Great Route Of Cambodia And Laos - 11 Days/ 10 Nights

Tour router: Siem Reap - Kompong Thom - Kompong Cham – Kratie - 4000 Islands - Pakse and Luang Prabang

Day 1 - Siem Reap arrival - Rolous Temple
Day 2 - Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom (B)
Day 3 - Siem Reap - Kompong Kleang - Kompong Cham (B,L)
Day 4 - Kompong Cham - Kratie - Koh Trong Island (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Koh Trong Island (B)
Day 6 - Koh Trong Island - Kratie - Strung Streng - Khong Island (B,L)
Day 7 - Khong Island (B,L)
Day 8 - Khong Island - Pakse - Luang Prabang (B)
Day 9 - Luang Prabang Sightseeing (B)
Day 10 - Pak Ou Caves
Day 11 - Luang Prabang Departure (B)

Day 1 - Siem Reap arrival - Rolous Temple
Arrive and be met at Siem Reap airport. Check in at the hotel (rooms available from 13.30). In the afternoon, about half an hour from Siem Reap, discover one of the most ancient sites of the region: the Roluos group. Begin your visit with the impressive Bakong, a 9th century temple, then Preah Ko and Lolei which today houses a small monastery. This is an ideal introduction to Angkor because it allows you to understand how the Khmer city was structured. Take a bicycle ride around Bakong. Return to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel. Note: A short stop is necessary to hand in your entry passes (an identity photo is required and is taken free of charge on site). Advice: For visits to Angkor, wear good comfortable shoes and a hat.

Day 2 - Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom (B)
Meet your guide at your hotel reception then leave to discover the marvellous temple of Angkor Wat, a world heritage site with soaring towers and extraordinary bas reliefs. It is one of the most amazing monuments ever conceived by man, erected in the 12th century (1112-1152) in honour of Vishnu. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Thom (the Great City) beginning by the south gate and the famous Bayon of the 12th and 13th centuries, dedicated to Buddhism and composed of 54 gigantic towers featuring 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Then, visit the Elephant Terrace, 350m long, used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; and the raised Leper King Terrace, built in the 12th century and which features many beautifully sculptured Apsaras. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Siem Reap - Kompong Kleang - Kompong Cham (B,L)
In the morning, leave for Kompong Khleang (40 km - 1 hour driving). Here all the houses are on stilts offering an exceptional natural environment offering breathtaking views of floodplains, rice fields and water views as far as the eye can see. Walk through the village meeting the friendly locals and thier childrens. Afterwards, travel by boat over the canals to a large lake where Vietnamese people live when they are displaced from their homes because of the seasons. Return to the village and have a picnic lunch in a villager’s home. In the afternoon, continue by land transfer to Kompong Cham (~200 km - 3.5 hour driving) where we will spend the night. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Kompong Cham - Kratie - Koh Trong Island (B,L,D)
Drive to Kratie (200 km - 3.5 hours driving) with stop at the temple of Wat Nokor which shelters a colourful modern pagoda (340 km – about 6 hours driving). On arrival in Kratie, visit this small town situated on the banks of the Mekong and home of the old houses of colonial times. Lunch at local restaurant. Crossing the Mekong by ferry to reach the local Koh Trong island. In the middle of Mekong, surrounded by white sandy banks, the island of Koh Trong Cambodia is a totally different area which is still far from hectic modernism that is now affecting the land of smiles. After check in your lodge, take a leisure walk to explore the surrounding area: no noisy car, peaceful atmosphere, hospitable locals, hardworking fishermen, lush orchards – a true paradise you could find in Cambodia. Experience an ox cart riding if you might wish to. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Notice: Kratie has not yet been a developed tourist town, the quality of the restaurants, hotels and general services therefore is at local standard.

Day 5 - Koh Trong Island (B)
Spend a lazy day to wander around the tiny island, join a trees planting project or simply relax to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the island. Meals on your own and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - Koh Trong Island - Kratie - Strung Streng - Khong Island (B,L)
In the morning, travel to Stung Treng at the Laos border (194km - 2.5 hours driving) where you’ll do immigration and customs for both countries. Lunch in a local restaurant. Then visit Pa Peng falls where fishermen frequently fish among these amazing rapids. Arrive and check in to your hotel at Khong Island (around 25 km from the border - 1 hour driving). Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 - Khong Island (B,L)
Go by dugout canoe through Si Phane Done (the region of 4,000 islands). Cross to Done Det Island and then via bridge to Done Kone. Visit Ban Khone Fishing Village and stop at the ruins of French railway tracks and the old locomotive. Have lunch on the way and then walk to Liphi Falls (a local bus is available for those that would prefer this option). Return to Khong Island by boat and spend some free time to stroll through the village. You can simply relax or take a bicycle ride for further exploration of the area. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - Khong Island - Pakse - Luang Prabang (B)
Today, we will travel towards Pakse (130 km - 2 hours). Stop to visit the temple of Vat Phou, an interesting collection of pre-Angkorian Khmer architecture which reminds you that this region was once part of the Kingdom of Tchen-La within the Khmer nation. This temple devoted to Shiva, leaning on a sacred mountain, is an early example of the mountain temples which you now see in Cambodia or in Thailand. Continue on the road until arrival at Pakse airport. Take the afternoon flight to Luang Prabang where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 - Luang Prabang Sightseeing (B)
Visit this city found on the left bank of the Mekong River. Previously a religious capital, Luang Prabang showcases more than 100 temples, considered amongst the most beautiful in Laos. In particular, you will discover: Vat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Royal City - a vast collection of sacred buildings and the most beautiful temple in the city. Vat May - built at the end of the 18th century, a capped sanctuary featuring a five sided roof surmounted by three parasols. Vat Visoun - the oldest temple in the city with its wooden windows inspired by the Khmer Temple of Vat Phou. Vat Aham - located just beside Vat Visoun, framed by two large Banyan trees. Vat Senna - the first monastery whose roof was to be covered with yellow and red tiles. At the end of the afternoon, climb Mount Phousi Mount to admire the sunset and then discover the H’mong Night Market on your way back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 - Pak Ou Caves
Driving to the pier and embark on a beautiful traditional-style cruising boat to cruise along the Mekong until reaching Pak Ou Cave. Visit these sacred caves – also known as Tham Ting by many locals, which shelter hundreds of Buddha statuettes. The caves offer a splendid view of the Mekong. Return to Luang Prabang in the late morning. The remainder of day is free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 - Luang Prabang Departure (B)
The day is free at leisure until your transfer to airport for departure flight. Room is at disposal until noon time only. Meals on your own. Service ends.

These prices include
• Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
• All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
• Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
• Local English speaking guide(s).

These price exclude
• Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program.
• International flight tickets and airport taxes. All internal flight tickets in economy class with airport tax (Pakse - Luang Prabang).
• Visa fee upon arrival in Cambodia. Lao visa fee.
• Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

    1. What should I do if I want to book a tour but cannot pay immediately?
    2. How do I know that my booking is confirmed?
    3. What if I have special requirements for the tour?
    4. The manner and method of payment?
    5. Do you accept credit card and what kind?
    6. What can I get more information if I can’t go to meet you in person?
    7. What currency system is your company using?
    8. How about the quality of the tour which we buy from Kinhdo Travel
    9. What should I do if I want to cancel/change my itinerary?
    10. Can I make a reservation for my friends or my family members?
   Anwsering Questions

1. What should I do if I want to book a tour but cannot pay immediately?

When watching tour on the websites, if you want to book a tour but cannot pay immediately, you can definitely book that tour in advance. We would record the tour on our system. Then we will contact you via email to discuss payment issues. And you need to pay in advance 30% of the invoice value to ensure that you will use our service.

2. How do I know that my booking is confirmed?

After you have booked our tour, there will be an automatic email sent to your email which you used to book your tour. It is a confirmation of our company to notify that the booking process have been successfully stored. Within 2 working days, our representative will make a conversation with you via email or telephone call. The itinerary along with detailed information about your tour will be specified during this process.

3. What if I have special requirements for the tour?

In our online booking form, there would be a blank box which is offered to the visitor, who has special needs. It so called Special Requirements. By filling this blank, you will be ensured that our company would try our best to make you the most comfortable days without worrying anything.

4. The manner and method of payment?

Manner:
You can pay at the time of booking confirmation.

Or for any reason that you cannot pay immediately, you can pay after successful booking confirmation. But you have to pay before the start of the tour at least 3 working days. (For the tour that starts no later than 3 days from the date of booking, you must pay immediately after successful confirmation of booking. Because we have to pay the costs necessary for you during the tour in advance (for example, hotel reservation cost, or entrance fees, and so on).

5. Do you accept credit card and what kind?

Visa card are

6. What can I get more information if I can’t go to meet you in person?

If there is any enquiry, please contact us via email or telephone call.

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7. What currency system is your company using?

We will change to USD with the equivalent value at the exchange rate of the Vietnamese market at the time of payment.

8. How about the quality of the tour which we buy from Kinhdo Travel

Operated over 5 years, our company has been secured one of the leading travel agencies in quality. With such a long time working in tourism, we have drawn a lot of experience gradually. The company is staffed entirely by experts in the tourism field. The qualified workers have been trained carefully, which aim to deliver the best service to any tourist. Whether you are a hard-to-please customer or an easygoing one, you will soon enjoy the guaranteed services and facilities in our tour. With such the experience like that, we make sure that all organized tours are designed for each particular customer with the best quality that we can offer.

9. What should I do if I want to cancel/change my itinerary?

Change The Time of A Tour: Normally, we will not charge this change if you notify us 10 days before the starting day of the tour. Except hotel partner refuses to change (very rare), you have to pay additional costs to book hotels at the new time.

Change A Tour: We will calculate the different levels of the prices between the old tour and the new one, and the cost of the booked service in advance can be refunded or not (hotel booking fees). After that, we will you with the complete detail.

Cancel A Tour: Deciding to cancel the tour, you will pay a cost to tour cancelling services. This cost will depend on many factors, which may change from time to time (for example, how long does the notice time in comparison with starting day of the tour...)

IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTECT US IMMEDIATELY FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION.
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10. Can I make a reservation for my friends or my family members?

Yes, you can. If you are a person who pays for and participates in the tour, you won’t need to worry about this. In case you want to make a reservation for your friends or family members, you should follow our instruction. In other words, this means you pay for it but you don’t come along with the tour. In that case, we offer you a blank space which is “Customer information”. That is the name of a person who pays for the tour. Right below that space, there is “How can we contact you in Vietnam”. Please fill in the blank with any person that you intend to book a tour for.
After completing the payment procedure online, you will receive an email in which a form is attached. Then, you fill in the form with the personal information of your friends or family members. After that, we can acknowledge all the necessary information.