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Spirit of Laos and Cambodia

16 days
From Vientiane to Bangkok
4.2
17 traveler reviews
Spirit of Laos and Cambodia - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Visit a small rustic town on the Ou River
  • Wander through the stunning temples of Luang Prabang
  • See the mysterious site of huge 2,000-year-old stone jars
  • Explore the 4,000 islands region of southern Laos

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Luang Prabang
  2. Day 2 Explore the temples and architecture of Luang Prabang
  3. Day 3 Morning trip to Kuang Si Waterfall, free afternoon in Luang Prabang
  4. Day 4 Cruise up the Mekong on a longtail boat to Pakbeng, stopping at Pak Ou Caves en route
  5. Day 5 Scenic drive through rural countryside and past small villages to Oudomxay
  6. Day 6 Walk past rice paddies through remote villages in rural northern Laos
  7. Day 7 Morning high-speed train to Vientiane. Afternoon tour of the sleepy capital
  8. Day 8 Fly to Pakse, explore Wat Phou temple and then drive on to the Bolaven Plateau
  9. Day 9 Walk across the plateau and visit coffee plantations. Free time at Tad Fane waterfalls
  10. Day 10 Travel by car and then by boat into the 4,000 Islands region of southern Laos
  11. Day 11 Explore the Mekong's 4,000 Islands by boat and bicycle
  12. Day 12 Cross the border into Cambodia via Khone Phapheng Falls
  13. Day 13 Explore the ancient temples of Preah Vihear and Koh Ker, then drive to Siem Reap
  14. Day 14 A full day exploring the magnificient Angkor temple complex, including Angkor Thom and sunset at Angkor Wat
  15. Day 15 Morning at Banteay Srei temple, afternoon on Tonle Sap Lake exploring the floating villages
  16. Day 16 Trip ends in Siem Reap
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Good
    3.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · February 15th, 2023
    Wat Phou temple ... also our free time in Bangkok which is a wonderful city ..
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 22nd, 2023
    Plain of Jars In Luang Prabang Longboat to/walk to falls in Muang Ngoi Neu Wat Phou 4000 Island region - stay at Villa Muang Khong at longboat sightseeing,
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 13th, 2023
    One lengthy walk to a waterfall and kayaking
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 19th, 2023
    A trip to an emerging location that exceeded expectations. Some memorable sites that have a long and sometimes sad history
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 19th, 2023
    Many highlights - the amazing butterflies, the waterfalls and the friendly people of Laos
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 20th, 2023
    The people of Laos were wonderful. The trip.to the.pre ankor temple and to the plane of jars were also.highlights.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 3rd, 2023
    Luan Prabang was as good as I expected, but the lesser known north and south of the country were amazing too. Also it was astonishing to see bomb clearance still taking place and that brought home the issues the country still faces.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 4th, 2023
    Luang Prabang and the temple Wat Xieng Thong,Kuang Si waterfall, the village walk around Nong Khiaw, the Tad Fane waterfall walk (trek!).
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 5th, 2023
    meeting people in the villages.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 2nd, 2023
    Plain of jars and the highlands
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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Spirit of Laos and Cambodia
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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    Kip
    Laos
    ฿
    Baht
    Thailand
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    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos and Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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