Cambodia&Laos (9 days tour)

Arrival to Phnom Penh International Airport. Meet and greet  by our representative and assist for your visa  then transfer to hotel, take a short rest at the hotel and  commence Phnom Penh city tour, visit Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active wat (pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of Phnom Penh and continue to Central Market where is the unique, art deco building in Phnom Penh landmark and built in 1935 then late evening transfer to take wooden boat ride on Chaktomouk River (Four face river) to view the city from water during sunset. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, visit Independence Monument, inaugurated in November 9, 1962, to celebrate Cambodia' independence from foreign rule, National Museum where is collection of over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statues, lingas and other artifact, most notably the legendary statue of the 'Leper King", then Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda, a unique among pagoda. So named for its silver tiled floor, itis where it houses a collection of priceless Buddhist and historical objects including the "Emerald Buddha". Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Killing of Choeng Ek, Toul Sleng Museum (S‐21), where was the largest center of incarceration and torture in the country during Khmer Rouge regime, then continue to Toul Tumpoung Market (known as Russian Market) where is the best place in town for souvenir shopping. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Siem Reap by private bus. Stop to visit some interesting site on the way. transfer to hotel for check‐in. After noon, visit floating and fishing villages in Tonle Sap Great Lake, which one of the world’s most productive bodies of fresh water. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting myriad water birds as well as people, who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythms of the water. This ecosystem of extraordinary biological richness and balance between humans and nature was recently designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Back to town to visit Artisans D’Angkor (wood and stone carving) where you will discover the traditional Khmer techniques used for stone and wood carving and shopping at Angkor Souvenir Shop for souvenir items and handicraft. Overnight at hotel.

Morning program: commence your wonderful temple tour to visit the lost city of the Khmer Empire:South Gate of Angkor Thom, Giant faces of famous Bayon and Baphuon Temples, Terraces of Elephants and Leper King, Phimean Akas and the unforgettable jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Afternoon program: visit the World Heritage of Angkor Wat Temple; study both the splendid architecture and bas-relief until late evening climb up Bakheng hill to view the Angkor Wat temple and surrounding areas during sunset. Overnight stays at Hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure till time transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Arrive in Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to our hotel for check-in

Breakfast at hotel, visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries…etc and then take an excursion (a few hours) by boat, upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of

foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well‐known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh‐Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take away. We arrive back at

 Luang Prabang in late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, visit Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture and shopping at Phosy market before transfer to airport to Vientiane. Arrival Vientiane and transfer to hotel. Continue to visit the Buddha Park, a blend of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monk on parkland located by the Mekong River and the impressive Friendship Bridge view of the Mekong River. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, we take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home‐temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo, but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, Symbol of Lao nation the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land mark of Vientiane. Shopping at morning market and overnight in Vientiane.

Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure until transfer Wattay airport flight to  your country  with your sweet memories in Cambodia and Laos.