Tourism Indochina: Thailand, Laos And Cambodia Experience 14 Days

June 7, 2012 - PRLog -- This exciting tour, which commences in Thailand, takes you on a mythical journey on board the LuangSay cruise, a delightful way to explore the highlights of Northern Laos in style. You will see stretches of breathtaking mountainous scenery and pass beautiful lush forests as we enter the Laos border and stop over at hill tribe villages en-route to the charming, sleepy city of Luang Prabang. A trip to the paradise setting of the Khouangsi waterfalls is a highlight of this tour, which has many cool pools that you can swim in. You will see the unexpected view of Cambodia after the tragedy of the wars in the recent past and the beauties of ancient temples in Siem Reap area.

We will have 14 Days 13 Nights for the tour duration as details below:

Day 1: Chiang Rai Arrival:  Upon arrival in Chiang Rai you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Golden Triangle. Tonight meet your tour leader (or local guide) for welcome drinks and a tour briefing. Overnitght in Chiang Rai.

Day 2: The Golden Triangle: This morning we visit the Hall of Opium museum, a fascinating insight into the impact of this crop on this area. We visit the point where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet and enjoy a boat trip on the Khong River. Overnight in Golden Triangle.

Day 3 The Golden Triangle to Pakbeng: We drive east to the Thai border and cross the Mekong to serene Laos. We board our luxury vessel for a slow boat cruise down the Mekong, stopping at a Thai Lu village. Take in river scenery before arriving late afternoon in Pakbeng, and checking in to our exquisite lodge. Overnight in Luangsay Lodge.

Day 4: Pakbeng Luang Prabang: After breakfast you will sail downriver passing areas of un-spoilt forest with little villages along the riverbanks and perhaps the odd elephant or two with his mahout. You visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking village and perhaps even taste some of the infamous beverage known as Lao wine. You also visit the Pak-Ou caves crammed with thousands of Buddha statues left by devoted pilgrims. You will arrive in Luang Prabang around sunset and be transferred to your hotel. This evening you can take a stroll around this enchanting little town. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5: Luang Prabang City Tours: After breakfast, we explore this charming city. The Luang Prabang is a small, dream-like town on the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, in a beautiful mountain setting. From 1353 until 1545 it was the capital of Lane Xang before power was transferred to Vientiane. Despite the move Luang Prabang remained the seat of monarchical power and when the kingdom broke up in 1694, one of the deceased king's grandsons established a rival kingdom to those in Vientiane and Champassak. Though weakened, the Luang Prabang royalty endured until 1975, when after the reign of 63 kings it was formally dissolved. You spend the day exploring the temples and sites in what is called one of the last Shangri-La?s of Southeast Asia. You will visit Wat Xiang Thong, the most important Buddhist monastery in the country, Wat Visoun, Wat Khili and Wat Mai. Later, visit the former Royal Palace, now a National Museum (close Tuesday) where you will find ornate, gilded and brocaded reception rooms, as well as Buddha and Spectacular artifacts including the Prabang, a large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum. At sunset climb the nearby temple-topped hill of Mount Phousi where you'll catch a lovely view out over the town and the river. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 6: Luang Prabang Khouangsi Waterfall: An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional handicrafts, and today you will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene and the weaving village of Ban Phanom. Time permitting you may also wish to drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest paths. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 7: Luang Prabang Vientiane:  After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our drive south to Vientiane, on the way stopping off to see some of the minority villages along 13th north route, via Vang Vieng where we can enjoy the scenic, panaromic views of unspoiled nature, the mountain and the beautiful landscape. After a short stop, we head out to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, built by the French on the site of Wieng Chan, the 16th century capital of Lane Xang. Wieng Chan was already bristling by the time Europe was emerging from obscurity, and today is a small bustling city that retains an air of Its French colonial past. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 8: Vientiane City tours: This morning, you will commence sightseeing with a visit to the market. The market is a wildly colorful and olfactory delight - amid baskets piled with rice, eggs, and tea, ducks, pigs and fish both alive and dead, are food stalls selling noodles, soup, and 'food to go' wrapped in banana leaves, existing cheek by jowl with sellers of jasmine, orchids, and marigolds - the latter being woven into garlands for temple offerings. From there you begin a Walking Tour of the city's old Wats beginning with the venerable Wat Sisaket with its many wall niches holding small Buddha, Wat Prakeo - a former royal temple, the major Wats of Wat Mixai, Wat Ong Tu, Wat Haisok and Wat In Paeng, ending with some French colonial houses. You will pay a visit to the studio of Carol Cassidy, an American who has done much to advance the Lao weaving tradition. Later this afternoon you visit That Luang Stupa, a national symbol of Lao sovereignty and a Buddhist shrine. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 9: Vientiane Phnom Penh:  After breakfast, we transfer to the air port and flight to Phnom Penh. On arrival in Phnom Penh you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, we have a city tour: go to visit the National Museum where is collective of post-Ankorian antiques. Then visit the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom, and to the Independent Monument. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 10: Phnom Penh City Tour: After breakfast, we visit Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, which allows us to visit the precious Throne Hall, Prasat Khemarin, Prasat Samren Phirum, Hor Preah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and Silver Pagoda where the king regularly does the warship. In the afternoon, we continue to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum and the ?Killing Fields? at Choeung Ek. If time permitted, we go through the River Front Park whose scenery is much worth shooting before experiencing the exciting boat cruise along the Mekong River bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh city at night with breathtaking view along the river. At the end of the day, we will have dinner at the local restaurant Overnight in Phnom Penh.

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