CAMBODIA & LAOS
TOUR
Luang Prabang
Rice fi elds
Buddhist monks
Si Falls, Luang Prabang
Ta Prohm
Kampong Thom, a former Khmer Rouge stronghold, en route, with the rest of the day at leisure. ANGKOR PARADISE HOTEL, SIEM REAP (4-STAR)
DAY 8 Angkor complex Magnificent Angkor Wat is the centrepiece of the centuries-old Angkor complex, and we’ll see this awe-inspiring temple on today’s tour, along with all the main highlights. Admire the carved smiling faces adorning the Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm, a temple shrouded in dense jungle, which featured in the movie Tomb Raider. We’ll also see the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and the pyramid-shaped Phimeanakas. ANGKOR PARADISE HOTEL, SIEM REAP (4-STAR)
DAY 9 Siem Reap province & Tonle Sap Lake The great Tonle Sap Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia and we’ll discover its floating villages during a cruise this morning. Next we’ll visit Angkor Silk Farm village, where we’ll learn about silkworm farming and silk weaving.
The exquisite pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey is known as ‘the jewel of Khmer art’ and we’ll see this after lunch. We’ll then enjoy a short stop at Banteay Samre before heading back to our hotel. ANGKOR PARADISE HOTEL, SIEM REAP (4-STAR)
DAY 10 Chansar & Luang Prabang The rural village of Chansar is where we’ll head today. We’ll visit a non-profit
organisation employing village women, who specialise in the traditional craft of mat weaving, before travelling in an ox cart, receiving a blessing at a local monastery and participating in fishing, farming or animal husbandry.
We’ll then transfer to the airport for our flight to Luang Prabang in Laos. LE SEN BOUTIQUE, LUANG PRABANG (4-STAR)
DAY 11 Luang Prabang The former royal capital of Luang Prabang has been proclaimed the best-preserved city in South East Asia and we’ll see its highlights today. We’ll admire the wonderful architecture of Wat Xieng Thong and the gilded façade of Wat Mai before continuing to the former Royal Palace, which is now a museum housing rare religious and cultural artefacts.
Panoramic views will be our reward for climbing 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi, before our last stop at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre.
Luang Prabang’s night market is bursting with colourful textiles, quilts, carvings, basketry and ceramics and, as the sun sets, we’ll browse its stalls. LE SEN BOUTIQUE, LUANG PRABANG (4-STAR)
DAY 12 Luang Prabang The Buddhist alms giving ceremony is one of Laos’ most sacred traditions and we will experience it this morning. We’ll rise early to the sound of the temple gong and watch about 300 monks walk silently by, collecting sticky rice and other foods in their bronze bowls. If you
Tonle Sap Lake
would like to offer food, our Local Guide will show you how to interact with the monks.
The Kuang Si Waterfall is truly spectacular – and just a short drive from our base. Grab your swimsuit as we head to Kuang Si Park, where this multi-tier fall cascades down several hundred feet to a series of turquoise pools, many of which are open for swimming. LE SEN BOUTIQUE, LUANG PRABANG (4-STAR)
DAY 13 Living Land Farm The organic Living Land Farm project aids the local community through the cultivation of rice, vegetables and herbs, and we’ll discover more today. We’ll begin by helping out in the fields where farmers plough, plant and harvest without the aid of machinery. Roll up your trousers as you get knee deep in mud to try your hand at planting rice, or learning to steer a water buffalo to plough the field. You may choose to help pick herbs or husk rice, or simply watch from the veranda. We’ll also get to see the farm’s basket- weavers and blacksmiths at work.
This evening, we’ll gather as a group for a farewell dinner. LE SEN BOUTIQUE, LUANG PRABANG (4-STAR)
DAYS 14 & 15 Luang Prabang to UK You’ll fly back to the UK on day 14, arriving on day 15.
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
ADD-ON
Vietnam 3 nights from £299
Why not extend your holiday with a 3-night stay in Vietnam. At the end of your time in Laos you will fl y to the country’s vibrant capital, Hanoi, and you’ll get to see all the city’s highlights on an included full- day tour. Available on all dates. Price is a supplement to the quoted holiday price. Vietnam visa is free up to 30th June 2017. It may be re-introduced from 1st July 2017 and will cost approx £100. You will be accompanied by a Local Guide.
You will stay in a hotel such as the 4-star Sunway Hotel, which is close to many of Hanoi’s main attractions. Hotel will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Holiday ref: SLCLA DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SLCL
2017 Heathrow 7 Mar 11 Apr 10 Oct 7 Nov 2018 Heathrow 6 Feb 6 Mar 10 Apr
Flights with Vietnam Airlines or similar scheduled airline to Phnom Penh via Hanoi. Cambodia visa from £68, Laos visa on arrival from approx. US$40 - see page 209. Transfer time is approx. 45 mins. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Please have passport details ready when booking 169
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