Travel throughout Southeast Asia from bustling cities to Ancient ruins on this special vacation!
Arrive in Bangkok, one of Asia's most lively cities with exciting nightlife, magnificent parks and temples and abundance of shopping. Home to over seven million people, Bangkok is an exuberant, exhilarating, at times exhausting metropolis that no world traveler should miss. Continue your journey to Luang Prabang and Vientiane, two distinctly different cities in Laos. With a strong traditional Buddhist culture, and a noticeable French influence, Laos is one of the most intriguing countries in the region, one that actually limits tourism as a matter of policy, to ensure that places such as Luang Prabang remain unspoiled. With small, charming, comfortable hotels with teakwood floors, locally woven fabrics and the ambience of another century, Laos is one of the best places to visit for travelers searching for somewhere off the beaten path. Venture onward to Siem Reap, the gateway city to the Angkor Complex. Explore the ancient temples of Ankor Wat; from those that have been preserved to those left in their original state, partially engulfed in the surrounding jungle. Conclude your vacation in Singapore where the cultures of the East meet the West. Downtown Singapore offers outstanding shopping and fabulous restaurants while just outside you'll have easy access to nature reserves and lush tropical greenery.
Package IncludesRoundtrip airfare into Bangkok returning from Singapore on Singapore Airlines3-night hotel accommodations in BangkokContinuing flight to Luang Prabang2-night hotel accommodations in Luang PrabangContinuing flight to Vientiane2-night hotel accommodations in VientianeContinuing flight to Siem Reap2-night hotel accommodations in Siem ReapContinuing flight to Singapore3-night hotel accommodations in SingaporeAll airport transfersEnglish-speaking guide provided on all sightseeing (see itinerary for details)Breakfast dailyHotel taxes and service chargesPackage price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price)
Vacation Package Itinerary
Day 1 : Depart USA
Day 2 : Arrive Bangkok
Upon arrival in Bangkok you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideAccommodation in BangkokDay 3 : Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotelGrand Palace Half-day tour: One of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. Previously the residence of the Kings of Thailand, here you will see Palaces which were used for different occasions; the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.Rest of day at leisureAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 4 : Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotelFull day at leisureAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 5 : Bangkok - Luang Prabang
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer to the airport for your flight to Luang PrabangFlight to Luang PrabangUpon arrival into Luang Prabang you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideRest of day at leisureAccommodation in Luang Prabang (B)Day 6 : Luang Prabang
Breakfast at the hotelRiver trip to Pak Ou Buddha Caves with Ban Phanom: Depart with your local gued at approximately 8:30am to Visit Wat Xieng Thong - often said to be Luang Prabang's most beautiful. It is characterized by its several roofs sweeping low to the ground and the impressive "tree of life" mosaic.
Next begin a riverboat trip with your guide on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. These caves overlooking the confluence of the Mekong & Ou Rivers have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that have been placed here by local people since the 16th century, when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot.
Stop for Lunch at a local restaurant
Return to Luang Prabang by boat and then transfer to your private vehicle to drive out of town to the village of Ban Phanom - a weaving village populated by Lu minority people that originally came from Sipsonpanna in Southern China. Lao textiles are still woven here in the traditional manner on wooden looms, and this village was once famed for producing silks for the Royal Palace. Arrive back in Luang Prabang town mid to late afternoon.Accommodation in Luang Prabang (B)Day 7 : Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer to the airport for your flight to VientianeFlight to VientianeUpon arrival in Vientiane you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideRest of day at leisureAccommodation in Vientiane (B)Day 8 : Vientiane
Breakfast at the hotelMorning city tour with Buddha park: Visit Wat Sisaket, the oldest original temple in Vientiane. Wat Sisaket features remarkable frescoes and over 6,000 Buddha images. Nearby Haw Phra Kaew was once the royal temple of Lao monarchy - the main structure originally housed the famous Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok. One of the most photographed images of Vientiane is Patousay, the victory gate also known as Anousavari, with architecture inspired by the Arc d'Triumph in Paris. Another famous Vientiane landmark is the Phra That Luang stupa. This great sacred stupa, considered the national symbol, is said to contain relics of Lord Buddha.
Afternoon visit Xieng Khuan Buddha Park with your guide - a religious sculpture park located by the Mekong River approximately 24 kilometres south of Vientiane which captivated visitors with an unusual blend of Buddhist and Hindu imagery. If time permits you can also visit the Talaat Sao - a great food and vegetable market.Rest of the day at leisureAccommodation in Vientiane (B)Day 9 : Vientiane - Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer to the airport for your flight to Siem ReapFlight to Siem ReapUpon arrival in Siem Reap you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideRest of day at leisureAccommodation in Siem Reap (B)Day 10 : Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotelPlain of Angkor Full-day tour: In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat, the temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. It's distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
Visit the South Gate (with it's huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for it's 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimenakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat.Accommodation in Siem Reap (B)Day 11 : Siem Reap - Singapore
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer to the airport for your flight to SingaporeFlight to SingaporeUpon arrival in Singapore you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideRest of day at leisureAccommodation in Singapore (B)Day 12 : Singapore
Breakfast at the hotelSingapore City tour: Enjoy this city tour with first stopping at the "Colonial Heart" for a view of Padang, Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. Then we are enroute to Thian Hock Keng Temple, oldest temple in Singapore and drive pass Chinatown. Next Stop at Mount Faber before proceeding to local handicraft centre. Continue with the National Orchid Garden located within Botanic Gardens. Last stop of the tour will be at Little India.Accommodation in Singapore (B)Day 13 : Singapore
Breakfast at the hotelRest of day at leisureAccommodation in Singapore (B)Day 14 : Depart
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer to Singapore Airport for your flight home
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