10 Days World Heritage Tour Thailand - Laos - Cambodia

Meet your private guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart to Bang Pa In. Visit the former summer palace of Thai royalties, Bang Pa In Palace then continue to Ayutthaya by motorized long-tail boat. Disembark at Wat Panan Choeng and continue by van to visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol. After lunch, visit some of the outstanding historical sites, such as Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phra Si Sanpeth, and Wat Phra Mahathat. Also included is a visit to the interesting Boat Museum. Dinner and overnight at Kantary Ayutthaya Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Khampheng Phet (290 km). Visit Khampheng Phet National Museum (closed on MON & TUE) or the Khampheng Phet Province Museum. Tour Khampheng Phet Historical Park (Aranyik & Khampheng Phet area). Upon arrival in Sukhothai, visit Wat Si Chum, and then continue on back-roads local style on an ox-cart, passing rice fields and rural homes to Wat Chang Lom. Dinner and overnight at The Sukhothai Treasure Resort or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning touring the Sukhothai Historical Park on bicycle (if you do not wish to ride a bicycle, our van will take you to the various sites instead). Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Sangkhalok Museum and if you wish, continue sightseeing of the sites in the historical park (Wat Saphan Hin, Wat Chetupon). Alternatively, spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing at your resort’s pool and garden. Dinner and overnight at The Sukhothai Treasure Resort or similar.

Breakfast at the resort. Excursion to Si Satchanalai Historical Park and Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Centre. Lunch at Gaeng Luang Restaurant. Onward transfer to Chiang Mai – approx. 240 km / 3.5-4 hours drive. Dinner and overnight at The Empress Hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. City tour: Visit Woraros Market, Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep. Return to the hotel to freshen up and lunch. Transfer from hotel in Chiang Mai to the airport for your onward flight to Luang Prabang (QV645 1505-1605hrs). The crown jewel of Laos and former Lanexang, Luang Prabang, is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in South East Asia. Magical and charming, it has preserved its long-standing reputation as a stronghold of Lao culture with its splendid natural scenery and sense of timelessness. In 1995 UNESCO voted Luang Prabang as a World Heritage City. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer to Villa Maydou In Luang Prabang. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Climb Vat Phousi hill for an outstanding view over the city. Continue to Vat Visoun, the site of an impressive stupa, That Makmo, stylistically more Sri Lankan than Lao. Then walk to the nearby Vat Aham, which is one of the city’s major tutelary shrines, dedicated to Deveta Luang (spirit) Pu Gneu Ya Gneu (ancestors). Continue to visit Vat Mai, built in 1796, famous for the five – tiered roof of its wooden sim built in the standard of Luang Prabang style. After lunch, visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. The sim of the Vat represents the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the compound stand several small chapels housing bronze Buddha images, which were displayed in Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands the Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an impressive 12-meter high funeral chariot and various funeral urns of each Royal Family’s member. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts a semi-erotic episode from Ramayana. Then board a traditional riverboat for a trip upstream the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak Ou, housing thousands of statues representing Lord Buddha. Dinner and accommodation at Villa Maydou.

Early morning, watch the procession of monks on their morning alms round. Then transfer to the airport for departure to Siem Reap (QV513 1050-1415hrs). Home of Angkor Wat, one of the greatest religious monuments in the world, Siem Reap is a charming tree-lined city with a narrow river flowing through the center of town. While most visitors spend their time exploring the ancient temple ruins, there are plenty of other diversions in town. The Tonle Sap Lake (and river), considered the heart of Cambodia, is located near here and boat tours offer visitors a glimpse into the traditional Khmer way of life. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Tara Angkor Resort

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Srah Srang (The Royal Baths), undoubtedly used in the past for ritual bathing. Next visit Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake, then continue to Preah Khan temple. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, drive to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Built under Jayavarman V, Banteay Srei is regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished art that Angkor has to offer. Stop at a local village to visit families who are producing palm sugar. Visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of “anastylosis”. Sunset at Pre Rup. Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at Tara Angkor Resort.

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, Bayon temple, Baphuon (recently re-opened after years of restoration), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon temples. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon, visit Ta Prohm, then visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at Tara Angkor Resort.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit a floating village and take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Visit Senteurs D’Angkor and experience the authentic scents and tastes of Cambodia through a range of traditional handmade products that help create jobs and incomes for impoverished rural communities. Delicatessen delights include spices, traditional teas, highland coffees and local rice liquors. There are also medical balms and natural massage oils as well as perfumed candles and incense. Lunch at hotel. Visit “Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles”; this centre is working with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer ware, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair, sustainable development in order to provide benefits to the rural communities. Time at leisure at the local market (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.