6 - day The best of Vietnam tour

Exploration of the charming town starts at the National Museum, formerly the Royal Palace, where you will learn the history of Laos. Continue on foot to Wat Mai, a temple famous for its golden bas-relief, and Wat Sensoukarahm, which features a beautiful dazzling golden façade. Wrap up your morning foot tour at Wat Xieng Thong, the most revered Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang. Located at the end of the confluence, close to the Mekong, this temple was built in 1560 by King Setthathirat and is decorated with ornate carvings and mosaics. 

Lunch with local cuisine. 

Start our afternoon on an excursion along one of the longest rivers in the world, Me Kong river. The boat journey takes us to Pak Ou Caves (locally called Tam Ting), filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha icons. The icons range in size from a few centimeters tall to the height of a human and are crammed into the cave which is nestled in a limestone cliff. The caves are frequently visited by local pilgrimages.

Return to Luang Prabang by car with stops at Ban Xiengkek and Ban Xangkhong where local villagers make jute paper. Explore night market on your own. 

• Meals: Breakfast  / lunch / dinner 
• Accommdatio:  Luang Prabang. 

This early morning, take the special dawn visit to watch the local monks collecting the alms.  As the sun begins to rise, you will see long lines of orange-robed monks walking barefoot down the streets collecting offerings (Alms Giving) from faithful local residents. This beautiful, serene ceremony is unique to Laos, making it the only Buddhist nation still preserving the daily procession.

You are free to explore the town till noon when being transferred back to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you are welcome by our local tour guide and driver for short drive to your preferred hotel for check in. 

• Meals: Breakfast  / lunch
• Accommdatio: Siem Reap. 

Early morning, drive to visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. This is the fabled pink temple of women, so called because it is made of pink sandstone & considered a tribute to the beauty of women. Its small size, delicate carving and remarkable state of preservation make Banteay Srei one of travelers' favorite temples. 

Head to Kbal Spean,  one of Cambodia’s earliest Hindu sites and refreshingly different from the other Khmer monuments. Take a 3-kilometre trek through jungle to appreciate the scope and beauty of Kbal Spean. The trek ends at the unique ‘River of 1000 Lingas’, a riverbed featuring stone carvings of the Hindu Gods, the animals (frogs, cows) and phallic symbols of fertility. Learn about the history of Hinduism in Cambodia while exploring this unique river.

In the afternoon, Start at ANGKOR THOM, where you will explore BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, which is famous for some 200 striking colossal humane faces carved in 54 stone towers and impressive bas reliefs. 

Then stroll to ELEPHANT TERRACE, which is over 350 meter long and is carved with a long line of elephants.  The terrace was used by Angkor's king Jayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army. 
Having dinner while enjoying traditional Apsara dance.

• Meals: Breakfast  / lunch / dinner 
• Accommdatio: Siem Reap.

Early morning, depart hotel by Tuk Tuk to visit the largest Hindu temple in the world: ANGKOR WAT , honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. 
This large pyramid temple was built between 1113 and 1150 by King Suryavarman II as state temple and capital city. The complex is surrounded by a great moat 570 feet wide. It features five trademark towers and stunning bas reliefs, it has become a symbol of Cambodia.
 
Next stop is jungle covered temple of TA PROHM which has been left relatively untouched. Enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers grow over and through the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it. 

This afternoon, walk up to Bakheng hill for wonderful sunset over Angkot Wat (weather permitting). Dinner at your own account. 

• Meals: Breakfast  / lunch
• Accommdatio:   Siem Reap.

This morning, explore lower part of Mekong river with visit to the famous Tonle Sap Lake on a boat trip out. This shallow lake boats the largest natural fresh water body in Southeast Asia and flows into the Tonle Sap River which joins the Mekong River in Phnom Penh. The traditional boat navigates along a small river towards the gigantesque lake, giving us a chance to explore floating village, local life style, friendly children in small boats and fishermen pulling in morning catch close up. 

This excursion is all depending on your departure time. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.

• Meal: Breakfast