Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Vientiane
Your journey starts with a flight from Frankfurt to Vientiane, Laos's capital. Depending on your airline, you might be departing overnight, so plan accordingly for an early morning or late evening at the airport.
- Day 2
Vientiane
Once you've settled into your hotel in Vientiane, spend the day checking out the city's key temples. Wat Sisaket has thousands of Buddha statues, while Pha That Louang serves as the national shrine and Wat Phra Keo is the former royal temple. As the sun starts to set, head to Patuxai, the local triumphal arch, for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Pha That Louang national shrine
- Visit Wat Phra Keo former royal temple
- Sunset visit to Patuxai
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Pha That Louang Wat Phra Keo Patuxai - Day 3
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Start early with aromatic Laotian coffee at a local café before traveling to Vang Vieng. You'll pass through small villages and see how people live in the countryside, then do a short hike through rice fields and explore some natural caves in the area. The town itself sits between karst rocks and green rice paddies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Laotian coffee at local café
- Short hike through rice fields
- Explore natural caves
Landmarks Vang Vieng - Day 4
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
An express train takes you to Luang Prabang, the former royal city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. During the journey you'll see scenic countryside throughout Laos. When you arrive, take a walk along the river and check out the Hmong night market before heading to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Luang Prabang
- Walk along the river
- Explore Hmong night market
Landmarks Luang Prabang - Day 5
Luang Prabang
This morning you'll join monks for their traditional alms round, then explore Luang Prabang by tuk tuk. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, Visoun, Aham temples and the former royal palace. Later in the afternoon, you have free time to climb Phou Si temple mountain if you want to catch the sunset from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional monks' alms round
- Tuk tuk tour of Luang Prabang
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit Visoun temple
- Visit Aham temple
- Visit former royal palace
Optional Activities
- Climb temple mountain Phou Si for sunset views
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Visoun Aham Phou Si - Day 6
Luang Prabang
Hike through rural countryside to reach Kuang Si waterfalls where you can swim and have a picnic. Stop at a local village to see how traditional rice schnapps called Lao-Lao gets made. After that you'll head back toward Luang Prabang with an option to visit the Living Land rice farm if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Hike to Kuang Si waterfalls
- Swim at Kuang Si waterfalls
- Picnic at Kuang Si waterfalls
- Visit traditional Lao-Lao rice schnapps village
Optional Activities
- Visit Living Land rice farm (bookable on site, approximately 63 USD per person for 4 people, price varies by group size)
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 7
Luang Prabang to Don Khone
A flight takes you south to Pakse, then you'll visit Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage temple complex with important Khmer-era artifacts. From there, head into the Mekong Delta where the river splits into thousands of islands. You'll end up on Don Khone Island with a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phou temple complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Mekong Delta exploration
- Dinner on Don Khone Island
Landmarks Wat Phou Mekong Delta - Day 8
Don Khone
Check out the turquoise-blue Li Phi waterfalls and see remnants of the colonial period like old buildings and a historic railroad bridge. Khone Phapheng waterfall, the largest in Southeast Asia, shows massive water dropping into the depths. Finish the day with fresh fish and sunset views from your hotel terrace overlooking the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Freshly caught fish and sunset over the river on hotel terrace)
Included Activities
- Visit Li Phi waterfalls
- Explore colonial buildings
- Visit historic railroad bridge
- Visit Khone Phapheng waterfall
- Dinner with sunset view on hotel terrace
Landmarks Li Phi Waterfalls Khone Phapheng Waterfall - Day 9
Don Khone to Siem Reap
You'll fly out of Laos and arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia, which is the entry point for visiting the temples at Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meet your new tour guide and then you're free for the rest of the day to rest up or explore on your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Angkor Temple Complex - Day 10
Siem Reap
After breakfast, start touring Angkor by tuk tuk. Visit the south gate of Angkor Thom with its striking Bayon temple faces and Ta Prohm covered in jungle vines. In the afternoon, see Angkor Wat, the most famous temple here. You'll participate in a traditional Baci ceremony before returning to Siem Reap, then walk through the night market, try street food, and have a drink on Pub Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Angkor Thom south gate with Bayon temple
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
- Traditional Baci ceremony
- Explore Siem Reap night market
- Pub Street evening drinks
Optional Activities
- Sample street food at night market
Landmarks Angkor Thom South Gate Bayon Temple Ta Prohm Angkor Wat - Day 11
Siem Reap
Start by visiting the Roluos temple group, one of Angkor's earliest complexes dating back to the 9th century. In the afternoon, travel through the village of Preah Dark to reach Banteay Srei, which has ornate decorations. Later you'll see Banteay Samre and Pre Rup temples, both showing off Angkor's impressive architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Roluos temple group
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Visit Banteay Samre temple
- Visit Pre Rup temple
Landmarks Roluos Temple Group Banteay Srei Banteay Samre Pre Rup - Day 12
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Leave Siem Reap and travel to Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia's largest inland lake and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. A boat tour takes you to the floating village of Kompong Phluk where people live in pile dwellings and houseboats. You'll have a lunch snack on board, then continue to Phnom Penh, the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Small lunch snack on board)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Kompong Phluk floating village
- Small lunch snack on boat
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake Kompong Phluk - Day 13
Phnom Penh
Explore Phnom Penh, which was once called the Pearl of Southeast Asia. After a brief city tour, visit the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda. See the city from a different angle on a boat trip along the river. End your evening with a drink from a rooftop bar overlooking the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh city tour
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Boat trip on the Mekong River
- Farewell drink in rooftop bar
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 14
Phnom Penh to Frankfurt
Head to Phnom Penh International Airport at the right time and begin your journey back home with a flight to Frankfurt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Arrival at Home
You arrive back home today, carrying wonderful memories from your Southeast Asia adventure through Laos and Cambodia.
