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Countryside around Nong Khiaw

Mountains & mangroves: Laos & Cambodia tour

22 days from £7,640pp
Countryside around Nong Khiaw
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Tour highlights

  • Take the road less travelled to Nong Khiaw in Laos.

  • Kayak through the Koh Kong conservation corridor on Cambodia's south coast.

  • Relax on a beautiful Thai beach.

  • Experience the varied flavours of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Chiang Rai.

  • Arriving in Chiang Rai, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is spent at leisure relaxing after your flight.

    • Couple from the Akha tribe, Chiang Rai
      Couple from the Akha tribe, Chiang Rai
    • Wat Rong Khun in the Chiang Rai province
      Wat Rong Khun in the Chiang Rai province
    • The White Temple, Chiang Rai
      The White Temple, Chiang Rai

  • This morning your guide and driver will take you to Huay Xai, where you cross the border into Laos and board the Luang Say boat. The rest of the day is spent cruising down the mighty Mekong River. This relaxing journey is a fantastic way to see the Laos countryside and get under the skin of this laid-back country.

    • Village children, Pakbeng
      Village children, Pakbeng
    • View of the Mekong near Pakbeng, Laos
      View of the Mekong near Pakbeng, Laos
    • Flower at the White Temple, Chiang Rai, Thailand
      Flower at the White Temple, Chiang Rai, Thailand

  • You depart Pakbeng and continue to cruise downriver. En route, you can visit the Pak Ou caves before reaching the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang.

    • Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
      Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
    • Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos

  • This morning, your guide and driver will take you on a tour of this charming town, visiting some of the many temples and the National Museum. In the afternoon your guide and driver will take you outside of the town to visit the scenic Kuang Si Waterfalls — remember to take your swimming kit so that you can have a dip in the refreshing pools. Also nearby and worth a visit is a bear sanctuary.

    • Tad Sae waterfall
      Tad Sae waterfall
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Kamu Lodge
      Kamu Lodge

  • The morning is free to spend at your leisure. You then travel by road north of Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw where you can see some of the beautiful Laos countryside.

    • Nong Khiaw, Laos
      Nong Khiaw, Laos
    • River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
      River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
    • Lady of the Akha tribe, Laos
      Lady of the Akha tribe, Laos

  • Travel upstream to Muang Ngoi where you disembark for a walk around the countryside and visit one of the local villages. This is a great chance to learn more about some of the various ethnic minority groups that live in Laos.

    • Trekking scenery around Nong Khiaw, Laos
      Trekking scenery around Nong Khiaw, Laos
    • Trekking scenery around Nong Khiaw, Laos
      Trekking scenery around Nong Khiaw, Laos
    • Local H'mong village around Nong Khiaw, Laos
      Local H'mong village around Nong Khiaw, Laos

  • Travelling by boat you can enjoy some of Laos's beautiful scenery en route to Luang Prabang.

    • Street scene in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Street scene in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Luang Prabang street scene
      Luang Prabang street scene
    • Monks studying, Luang Prabang
      Monks studying, Luang Prabang

  • Day at leisure in Luang Prabang. This is a chance to relax or explore the town further.

    • Temple detail, Luang Prabang
      Temple detail, Luang Prabang
    • Temple detail, Luang Prabang
      Temple detail, Luang Prabang
    • Monks collecting alms, Luang Prabang
      Monks collecting alms, Luang Prabang

  • This morning you have a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.

    • Ta Prohm temple being reclaimed by the jungle, Siem Reap
      Ta Prohm temple being reclaimed by the jungle, Siem Reap
    • Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
      Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Angkor Wat from above
      Angkor Wat from above

  • Rising early your guide will show you around Ta Prohm — seeing this 'lost to the jungle' temple at this time lessens the chances of sharing the experience with lots of other tour groups. The rest of the day you can explore the temple complex of Angkor Thom and the stone faced covered temple, the Bayon. Your day will finish with a visit to the most majestic temple of them all, Angkor Wat.

    • Monk, Angkor Wat
      Monk, Angkor Wat
    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
      Angkor Wat, Cambodia
    • The atmospheric streets of Siem Reap at night
      The atmospheric streets of Siem Reap at night

  • Today, you have a day trip to see the jungle-covered Beng Mealea and the intricate carvings of Banteay Srei.

    • Sunset flood
      Sunset flood
    • Houseboat on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap
      Houseboat on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap
    • Srah Srang, the Royal Bath at Angkor, Siem Reap
      Srah Srang, the Royal Bath at Angkor, Siem Reap

  • You have a private transfer by road to the capital city, Phnom Penh. En route, you can see local life in Cambodia and stop at any point to take photographs.

    • The Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh
      The Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh
    • Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
      Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Local transport, Phnom Penh
      Local transport, Phnom Penh

  • Today you have a full day exploring Phnom Penh's cultural and historical sights accompanied by your guide and driver. Sights include the National Museum and harrowing killing fields.

    • Young woman at market, Phnom Penh
      Young woman at market, Phnom Penh
    • French colonial architecture, Phnom Penh
      French colonial architecture, Phnom Penh
    • Waterfront activity, Phnom Penh
      Waterfront activity, Phnom Penh

  • You have a private transfer (driver only) to the remote area of the Cardamom Mountains. The last part of your journey will be by speedboat as the area is inaccessible by car.

    • Koh Kong, Cambodia
      Koh Kong, Cambodia
    • River life in Koh Kong, Cambodia
      River life in Koh Kong, Cambodia
    • Koh Kong, Cambodia
      Koh Kong, Cambodia

  • Enjoy time at leisure at 4 Rivers — there will be a range of activities for you to choose from and pay for at the lodge on the day.

    • Koh Kong, Cambodia
      Koh Kong, Cambodia
    • Koh Kong, Cambodia
      Koh Kong, Cambodia
    • Koh Kong, Cambodia
      Koh Kong, Cambodia

  • Departing the resort by boat once more, you meet your car at the bridge and continue by road into Thailand and the pier for the boat to Koh Samet. The car journey will take approximately six hours. On this idyllic island you can relax before returning home.

    • Beautiful white sand at Koh Samet
      Beautiful white sand at Koh Samet
    • Koh Samet, Thailand
      Koh Samet, Thailand
    • Paradee, Koh Samet
      Paradee, Koh Samet

  • Day at leisure.

  • Day to relax by the beach.

  • Day at leisure.

  • You have a boat transfer to the mainland where you continue by road to Bangkok Airport for your flight home.

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Chiang Rai
 
Pakbeng
 
Luang Prabang
 
Nong Khiaw
 
Siem Reap
 
Phnom Penh
 
Koh Kong
 
Koh Samet
 

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