ABOUT THE TOUR
Our captivating tour journeys through Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, encompassing some of the most fascinating parts of each country and exploring their historic and cultural heritage.
Beginning in Chiang Rai in northern Thailand with its ancient temples, we set sail across the Thai / Lao border on a two-day cruise in a traditional river boat along an enchanting stretch of the Mekong River. We pass through the breath-taking scenery of Laos, a land of mountains, rapids, gorges, jungle, un-spoiled riverside villages and sacred caves filled with Buddhas. We arrive at Luang Prabang the former capital and the jewel of Laos with its dazzling wood-carved monasteries and French colonial architecture. We spend a couple of days exploring this enchanting sleepy city and discovering its ancient Buddhist traditions.
We then fly to Cambodia arriving in Siem Reap for a highlight of our tour and Asia’s most magnificent archaeological remains – the Khmer Temples of Angkor – a great complex of Hindu and Buddhist temples built between the 7th and 11th centuries.
Our final stop is Phnom Penh, once considered the Pearl of South-East Asia and one of the most beautiful cities in the Orient. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still retains an eccentric colonial charm with Khmer Royal buildings sitting alongside French villas.
TOUR LEADER
Chris Caldicott
TOUR DATE: 21 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH 2026
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,575
Prices Includes
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily; 5 lunches; 8 dinners
- All entrance fees, visits and excursions as per the itinerary
- Group transfers and all transportation as detailed in the itinerary
- Gratuities in restaurants for included meals
- Gratuities to driver/s and guides
- Porterage
- Local English-speaking guide/s
- The services of your tour leader throughout
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals ‘under own arrangements’
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Visas
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 30/04/25
DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW
Saturday 21 February – London / Bangkok
Depart from London Heathrow on a flight to via Bangkok to Chiang Rai (not included in the cost of the tour).
Sunday 22 February – Bangkok / Chiang Rai
On arrival in Chiang Rai, take group transfer to The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa where two nights are spent.
Lunch under own arrangements. Orientation tour of Chiang Rai including the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Black House (Baan Dam Museum) designed by Thawan Duchenee and Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten). Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: The Legend Chiang Rai
Monday 23 February – Chiang Rai
Excursion to Doi Tung on the Thai / Lao Border to visit the Mae Fah Luang Botanical Gardens, the Princess Mother’s Palace and Wat Phra That. Stop at the Long Neck Karen Tribe village enroute back to Chiang Rai. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: The Legend Chiang Rai
Tuesday 24 February – Chiang Rai / Pakbeng
Transfer to the Houei Sai Pier, cross the Thai / Lao border and board a traditional Mekong river boat for a two-day cruise along Mekong River with stops enroute at Hmong, Yao and Khmu ethnic minority villages.
Lunch on board. Disembark at Pakbeng for an overnight stay at the Sanctuary Pak Beng Lodge. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Sanctuary Pak Beng Lodge
Wednesday 25 February – Pakbeng / Luang Prabang
Visit the Mekong Elephant Park, a sanctuary for rescued elephants. Continue the river boat journey to Luang Prabang.
Lunch on board. Visit the Pak Ou Caves. Disembark at Luang Prabang and transfer to the Satri House hotel where three nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel. Option to visit the H’mong night market.
Overnight: Satri House, Luang Prabang
Thursday 26 February – Luang Prabang
Tour of Luang Prabang’s ancient temples including Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Visoun.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the National Museum and climb Mount Phousi for views over the city. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Satri House, Luang Prabang
Friday 27 February – Luang Prabang
Early morning traditional ceremony of alms giving to the local monks before breakfast. Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfall and visit the Free Bears project for rescued Moon Bears.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure and dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Satri House, Luang Prabang
Saturday 28 February – Luang Prabang / Siem Reap
Morning at leisure.
Lunch under own arrangements. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Transfer to the Shinta Mani Angkor hotel where three nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Shinta Mani Angkor, Siem Reap
Sunday 1 March: Siem Reap
Visit the Temples of Angkor including Ta Prohm, Sala Kdei (for a traditional breakfast overlooking Sra Srang the royal bathing pond), Banteay Kdei and Ta Nei. Stop at the local market to sample local delicacies such a edible insects and durian.
Lunch under own arrangements. Visit Preah Khan Temple and the Angkor National Museum. Drinks at local artist Theam’s house and dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Shinta Mani Angkor, Siem Reap
Monday 2 March: Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Wat for sunrise before breakfast. Excursion to Tonle Sap Lake.
Lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon a leisure before dinner at local restaurant followed by an evening performance at the Phare Circus.
Overnight: Shinta Mani Angkor, Siem Reap
Tuesday 3 March: Siem Reap / Phnom Penh
Visit Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants followed by Baphuon Temple and Bayon Temple. Visit the Apopo Rats mine clearing project.
Lunch under own arrangements. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for a flight to Phnom Penh. Transfer to Raffles Hotel le Royal where three nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh
Wednesday 4 March: Phnom Penh
Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom.
Lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh
Thursday 5 March: Phnom Penh
Visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide Crimes and the Killing Fields.
Lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh
Friday 6 March: Phnom Penh / Bangkok
Group transfer to Phnom Penh airport for a flight via Bangkok to London (flights not included).
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