Visit Talat local market and explore this veritable treasure-trove of beautiful temples and historical monuments including its many pagodas and the National Museum, formerly the Royal Palace. In the afternoon take a walk through the town to see its beautiful French-colonial buildings and the local market. View the town and its surroundings atop Mount Phousi at sunset.

Overnight        : Luang Prabang

Meal               : Breakfast

An excursion by boat to the Pak Ou caves today, located in the limestone cliffs at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers. These caves are full of Buddha images of various styles and sizes that have been collected over centuries. The afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight        : Luang Prabang

Meal               : Breakfast

Luang Prabang – Vientiane: 45mns flight

In the morning take a flight to Vientiane. Visit the Victory Gate Patuxai, the temples of Wat That Luang and Wat Si Muang. Also see Haw Pha Kaew, once the royal temple of the Lao monarchy and now converted into a museum as well as Wat Si Saket, the oldest monastery in Laos.

Overnight        : Vientiane

Meal               : Breakfast

Vientiane – Pakse: one hour flight

Fly to Pakse and transfer to Don Khone. Visit the pre-Angkorian Vat Phou temple.

Overnight        : Don Khone 

Meal               : Breakfast

An early morning cruise around the waters of the ‘4,000 Islands’ today. Take a small longtail boat to Khone Island to chance upon the rare Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin. Return to the mainland in time for lunch followed by a trip by road to the spectacular roaring waterfalls of Khone Phapheng.

Overnight        : Don Khone 

Meal               : Breakfast

Flight from Pakse – SiemReap: one hour flight

Transfer to Pakse in the morning and fly to Siem Reap. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Thom, the ancient royal city of the Khmer Empire with its centrepiece; the Bayon temple.

Overnight        : Siem Reap

Meal               : Breakfast

Visit Ta Phrom temple and the Banteay Srei temple, one of Angkor’s most significant structures, built in the 10th century. In the afternoon see some of the well-preserved carvings at Angkor Wat and witness the spectacular sunset in the countryside.

Overnight        : Siem Reap

Meal               : Breakfast

This morning take a short drive through the countryside to the Tonle Sap Lake, stopping to visit a local village en route. Board a local boat for a glimpse of life on this Great Lake of Cambodia to see floating schools, police stations and markets. The afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy the performance of the Phare Cambodian circus, with dinner in the evening

Overnight        : Siem Reap

Meal               : Breakfast

SiemReap – Battambang: 4-hour drive

Take a morning drive to the riverside town of Battambang, home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country. Take a tour of the town in the afternoon, including a ride on Cambodia’s bamboo railway.

Overnight        : Battambang

Meal               : Breakfast

Battambang – PhomPenh: 5-hour drive

A long journey by road towards Phnom Penh, set on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. Check-in to stay at the selected hotel for two nights.

Overnight        : PhnomPenh

Meal               : Breakfast

Visit the Royal Palace and its silver tiled pagoda. See Khmer art and sculpture from different periods of Cambodian history in the National Museum. The tour ends at the Central Market. This afternoon visits the Genocide Museum and ‘killing fields.

Overnight        : Phnom Penh

Meal               : Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal               : Breakfast