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Cambodia & Laos Mekong Adventure
15 days, Bangkok to Bangkok
Itinerary
Day 1Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Bangkok/Siem Reap
Travel from Thailand to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Wat. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food either at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home.
Leave Bangkok and head out on the journey to Cambodia. Cross the border, switch vans and continue on to Siem Reap.
The scenery is spectacular and the contrast between Thailand and Cambodia is immediate.
Get your first taste of Khmer food in the evening with an included local meal. Depending on your departure, you'll either visit a local family in a nearby village or the New Hope project for this meal. Alternating means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Thailand - Cambodia)
Get ready to cross into Cambodia. Aranyaprathet is known for being one of the most hectic border crossings but CEOs will help make the process go as smoothly as possible. The border crossing is done on foot and can take up to an hour so be patient and think of all the fun Cambodia has in store.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures. Providing skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members, the project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Visit the restaurant run by locals and see how the New Hope project has supported positive change in the community.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Siem Reap
Take a guided tour of the massive Angkor Wat temple complex. Opt to visit the Tonle Sap floating village or the Angkor Museum.
Angkor Wat Guided Tour
Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.
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Angkor Museum Visit
12USD per personLearn about the story of Angkor and the Khmer empire at the interactive Angkor Museum. Explore the museum’s inspiring galleries and interactive technology, which bring Angkor’s past to life. Opt to rent an audioguide (5USD) for the full experience.
Tonle Sap Floating Village
25-30USD per personTour the floating villages of Tonlé Sap. See what life is like living on a lake — rice planting, attending churches and school, are all done on top of water. (Please note: this activity runs seasonally.)
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BreakfastDay 4Siem Reap/Phnom Penh
Travel to the capital city of Phnom Penh. Opt for a cyclo tour through town for a street level view of this busy city.
Travel by public bus to Phnom Penh. Opt for a cyclo tour of the city or a drink in one of the many riverside cafés.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Free time to explore. Take an educational stroll through a museum or visit some of the local pagodas and palaces.
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Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.
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BreakfastDay 5Phnom Penh
Take a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum or Russian Market.
While in Phnom Penh, witness the darker side of Cambodian history with guided visits to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.
With a free afternoon, opt to visit the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda or the National Museum. The huge Russian Market is packed with souvenirs and all the necessities of daily life.
Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.
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Silver Pagoda Visit
10USD per personTour the Royal Palace complex to see the neighboring Silver Pagoda (aka the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). See the many magnificent treasures inside this beautiful vihara (Buddhist monastery), including its floor lined with more 5,000 tiles of silver.
Royal Palace Visit
Visit the King’s current dwelling place, a magnificent riverside palace with classic Khmer architecture. Dress appropriately please; visitors must wear clothing that covers knees and shoulders, and shirts must reach the elbow.
Russian Market Visit
Shop this must-visit market for souvenirs, handicrafts, antiquities, and Western brand-name clothing at (often) greatly discounted prices. Haggle away for the best deals!
National Museum
10USD per personVisit Cambodia's largest museum of culture, history, and archaeology. Tour its buildings inspired by Khmer architecture – constructed in the early 1900s, they house one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art. Visits here are well worth your time.
Wat Phnom Visit
1USD per personVisit Wat Phnom (Hill Temple) in late afternoon, a historic monument with lots of green space. Keep an eye on your food and belongings; cheeky monkeys like to get a hold of anything they can.
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BreakfastDay 6Phnom Penh/Kratié
Travel to Kratie and opt for a boat trip to see Irrawaddy dolphins.
Travel to Kratié. En route, pass through Skuon (a small town famous for its delicious spiders), where it's possible to sample an eight-legged snack. Once in Kratié, opt to head out on the water, trying to spot rare Irrawaddy river dolphins.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Spend free time on the water looking for Irrawaddy dolphins.
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Kratie Boat Trip
Come aboard for a one-of-a-kind wildlife encounter – the feeling you get as you spot an Irrawaddy dolphin breaking through the water’s surface is truly inspiring and will lift your heart. Enjoy the boat tour, and let the late-afternoon sun warm your face.
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BreakfastDay 7Kratié/Don Không
Cross into Laos and travel to Don Khong with options to cycle or walk through the village or choose to relax by the Mekong.
Travel by bus to the Cambodian/Laos border. After completing necessary border formalities, continue the journey to Don Khong Island.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Cambodia - Laos)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Cycling
Get on your bike and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 8Don Không/Don Deng
Enjoy a guided tour of Wat Phu Champasak. Enjoy a traditional homestay and local meal in Don Deng.
Travel through the beautiful province of Champasak, once the capital of the Lao kingdom. Head to Pakse and cross the Mekong River to visit Wat Phu with a local guide.
Overnight in a rustic homestay on Don Deng Island. A typical Laotian village environment doesn't have all the creature comforts of home but it allows for insight into the local culture and connection to the people of the village.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Wat Phu Guided Tour
Head to the base of Mt Phu Kao for a guided tour of Wat Phu, a temple complex associated with the Khmer Empire. Learn about one of the most important and impressive archaeological sites in Laos dating from the Angkorian period.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Your Local Living Moment: Don Deng Homestay
Learn about local culture and life on Don Deng on this memorable homestay. Experience typical Laos cuisine in a community setting; eating and sleeping arrangements are shared as a group (usually between two houses). Bring warm clothes; evenings can get cold.
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DinnerDay 9Don Deng/Luang Prabang
Arrive at charming Luang Prabang. With dozens of activities to choose from, spend your time exploring all this town has to offer.
Fly from Pakse to Luang Prabang and discover Laotian Buddhism and architecture. Opt to visit some of Luang Prabang’s most impressive temples and climb Mt Phousi to watch the sun set over the Mekong River and mountains beyond.
Be sure to visit one of the best night markets in all of Southeast Asia. Stroll through the nightly market, bargaining with vendors, sampling local food and picking up some souvenirs.
Free Time
Say goodbye to the homestay hosts and get ready for the flight later today.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Drive 20 mins from the airport to the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Note that during low season (Apr-Oct) the itinerary may vary slightly. Often there are no direct flights from Paske to Luang Prabang. Flights will be routed via Vientiane and may require an overnight stay. This may also occur at other times of the year as flights can regularly be cancelled or rescheduled. On some occasions we may have to fly from Savannakhet to Luang Prabang, a 4 hr drive north of Pakse.
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Phousi Temple Visit
2.50USD per personClimb more than 300 steps to the top of Mount Phou Si for a panoramic view of the sunset over Luang Prabang. Ornate Buddhist shrines dot the pathway up and the glistening seven-tiered golden pagoda of Wat Chom Si awaits at the summit.
Night Market Visit
Shop until your heart’s content at the night market in Luang Prabang – one of the best in Southeast Asia. Head to the market around dusk. Tour the vendor stalls lining the streets offering food, wooden statues, clothes, trinkets and souvenirs to dozens of people wandering up and down the market. Don't miss the opportunity to interact with the sellers and gently negotiate a good price.
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BreakfastDay 10Luang Prabang
Opt to rise before dawn and watch the monks walk through town in saffron robes receiving alms from local residents. Visit the Ethnology Museum and Kuang Si waterfalls. With free time, opt to take a cooking class, go hiking or biking or test out the local Laotian-style massages.
Ethnology Museum Guided Tour
Take a guided tour of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) to learn about the traditional arts and cultures of Laos’s many diverse ethnic groups. Shop in the TAEC Boutique for authentic village-made handicrafts and relax with a drink at the museum café.
Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Journey to this magnificent tiered waterfall, where relaxing is highly recommended. Opt for a dip in the turquoise waters and explore multiple picture-perfect pools, framed by the jungle landscape.
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Alms-giving in Luang Prabang
Rise early and watch the daily dawn ceremony of saffron-robed monks walking through town to receive alms from local residents. Residents prepare food for the monks to subsist on. Seeing this custom is a beautiful way to gain some insight into the local culture and Buddhist religion. Please be respectful and quietly observe.
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BreakfastDay 11Luang Prabang
Enjoy a free day to continue exploring.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Luang Prabang, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like learning about Laotian cuisine with a cooking class, getting a massage, and cycling around town.
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Cycling
Get on your bike and enjoy the ride.
Cooking Class
Refine your culinary skills with an optional cooking class. Discover the secrets of the delicious local cuisine.
Massage
Lay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.
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BreakfastDay 12Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng
Travel to Vang Vieng, a town full of adventure opportunities. Get active outdoors or relax in a café.
Take a winding drive through scenic mountains to picturesque Vang Vieng, a town resting on the Nam Song river surrounded by limestone karsts. Watch the sunset over the river and explore some of the many caves in the area.
Private Vehicle
The drive is spectacular but full of curvy mountain roads. If prone to motion-sickness, prepare accordingly.
Free Time
Free time to enjoy Vang Vieng however you'd like.
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Caving
Explore some of the many caves in the area. Some have lagoons for tubing in the dark or smooth terrain perfect for walking through. Ask your CEO for recommendations on which cave to visit for the best time.
Cycling
Get on your bike and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 13Vang Vieng/Vientiane
Spend the morning in Vang Vieng before travelling to Laos' capital city. Opt to visit temples, shop in the markets or check out city highlights. This is a great place to get a massage and try some local restaurants.
Depart in early afternoon and drive to one of Asia's sleepiest capital cities, Vientiane. Enjoy the highlights of Vientiane, including Wat Sisaket (one of the city's oldest and most fascinating temples), Pha That Luang (Laos' national symbol and one of its most sacred sites), and the Morning Market (an all-day affair selling virtually everything).
Free Time
Get in some last minute activities before the drive to Vientiane.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Unwind with a massage or start exploring the capital.
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Wat Sisaket Visit
1USD per personVisit one of Vientiane’s oldest and most fascinating temples featuring a cloister wall filled with thousands of Buddha images.
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BreakfastDay 14Vientiane/Bangkok
Spend a day in Vientiane before an overnight train to Bangkok.
Spend the morning visiting the sights, getting a massage or enjoying the local food scene. In the late afternoon, cross the Friendship Bridge back into Thailand to board the overnight train to Bangkok.
Free Time
Check out the Morning Market and visit some of the sights of the city.
Private Vehicle
From the city centre, it is approximately 20 kms to reach the Friendship Bridge that crosses into Thailand.
Border Crossing (Laos - Thailand)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Tuk-Tuk
Travel from the border to the train station.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
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Wat Pha That Luang Visit
1USD per personSee Laos’ national symbol and most important sacred monument, Pha That Luang (Great Stupa), completely covered in gold leaf. Every November, devoted Buddhists come here to celebrate Vientiane’s most important festival, Bun That Luang, with parades, music, and religious ceremonies.
Morning Market Visit
Visit Vientiane's vibrant, colourful morning market (which incidentally is open all day!) to find plenty of local treasures.
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BreakfastDay 15Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok in the morning. The trip ends on arrival at the Bangkok train station.