Indochina: Thailand, Laos & Cambodia

Upon arrival at the Bangkok airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

Today, wake up very early in the morning to begin your journey to the floating market, Damnoen Saduak. Boats with goods float along the river for the daily market. Return to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the most unique Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr (with its Golden Buddha – 5 tons of solid gold) and Wat Po (featuring the infamous reclining buddha). Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Enjoy a day of leisure exploring the city on your own. Overnight at your hotel. (B)
Suggested: Weekend market.

After breakfast, head towards the ancient capital city of Ayutthaya and visit its Buddhist temples including Wat Phra Si Sanpeth. En route, stop at the Royal palace in Bang Pa In. Continue to Lopburi for a tour of its unique temples along with the nearby stone temple of Prang Sam Yod. Continue to your hotel for overnight. (BL)

After breakfast, drive to Sukhothai, the kingdom often viewed as the “golden age” of Thai Civilization. Today, enjoy a visit to the temples Wat Sra Sri and Wat Si Chum. Continue to Chiang Mai. Overnight at your hotel. (BL)

Today, visit an elephant farm where you will learn how to care for these incredible creatures. Located around a beautiful lush tropical valley, you may have an opportunity to bathe them. Return to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B)

Enjoy a day of leisure exploring the city on your own. Optional tours available. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to Laos. Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Luang Prabang. Enjoy some time of leisure. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

After breakfast, ascend Vat Phousi Hill and behold the stunning scenery of the city. Visit Vat Visoun, the oldest and perhaps most striking temple in Luang Prabang. Continue to visit other temples in the area: Vat Aham, Vat Mai and Vat Xieng Thong. Depart towards Mekong River for a boat ride to the Pak Ou Caves, known for its abundant sculptures of Buddha. Overnight at your hotel. (BLD)

After breakfast, you’ll have the opportunity to watch local monks fulfill their morning duties. Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure exploring the fascinating city on your own. Overnight at your hotel. (BD)

Today, visit the temple of Prasat Kravan. Continue to Srah Srang believed to be a chapel of Kama, dedicated to the god of love. Depart towards the temples of Neak Pean, Preah Khan, and Banteay Srei. Continue to rural villages to learn about the production of palm sugar. Enjoy a visit to the temple of Banteay Samre, presenting Angkor Wat-style construction and artistry. Overnight at your hotel. (BLD)

After breakfast, visit Angkor Thom and see the South Gate. Continue to the temples of Bayon and Phimeanakas, and the Royal Enclosure, a walled-off section slightly northwest of the city. Visit the Elephants Terrace, an ancient temple part of the walled city of Angkor Thom. Continue to see the ancient ruins of the Leper King Terrace and the temples of Chau Say Tevoda, Thommanon and Ta Prohm. Return to your hotel for overnight. (BLD)

In the morning, enjoy a visit to the floating village. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in southeast Asia. Continue to Senteurs D’Angkor where there will be opportunity to purchase local culinary delights.
After enjoying a final morning in Cambodia, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)