Cambodia, Laos
Art & Culture
January, February, March, November, December
Day 1
Arrival in Luang Prabang – Baci Ceremony
Day 2
Luang Prabang – Waterfalls & Weaving Traditions
Day 3
Luang Prabang – Elephant Sanctuary Experience
Day 4
Travel to Siem Reap – Cambodia Transition
Day 5
Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Exploration
Day 6
Siem Reap – Cultural Landscape & Surroundings
Day 7
Koh Rong Archipelago – Island Escape
Day 8
Koh Rong – Beaches & Marine Life
Day 9
Koh Rong – Bioluminescent Waters & Relaxation
Day 10
Departure from Cambodia
Day
1
Touching down in Luang Prabang, you will be met by your private driver and taken to the heart of the city.
In the evening, take part in a Laotian Baci ceremony, a traditional ritual to realign the body with the “kwan”. Surrounded by candles and marigolds, you will listen to the prayers of a respected community member as a white Baci string is tied around your wrist to preserve good fortune.
Day
2
Rise early to explore Kuang Si Falls, where striking blue waters cascade over limestone cliffs. Wander along jungle trails and swim in the natural pools.
In the afternoon, visit Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre to learn traditional Laotian weaving techniques, including indigo dyeing and silk reeling. Later, explore Gallery ASIAMA with a curator, discovering the stories behind Southeast Asian textiles.
Day
3
Travel with your private guide to MandaLao, an elephant conservation sanctuary.
Cross the Nam Khan River by longtail boat and trek through the जंगल, walking alongside elephants as they wander, play, and forage in their natural habitat.
Day
4
Fly from Laos to Cambodia. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, a traditional Khmer-style retreat surrounded by rice paddies and gardens.
Day
5
Explore the Angkor temple complex, the historic seat of the Khmer kingdom.
Discover ancient temples surrounded by jungle landscapes, experiencing one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic cultural sites.
Day
6
Continue exploring the surroundings of Siem Reap, a region encircled by silk farms and rice paddy fields, offering insight into rural Cambodian life and traditions.
Day
7
Fly to Sihanoukville before boarding a private speedboat to Song Saa, a secluded island resort in the Koh Rong Archipelago.
Day
8
Spend time exploring the islands, where coral reefs, mangrove forests, and pristine beaches create a diverse natural environment both above and below the water.
Day
9
Experience the unique bioluminescent waters of the Koh Rong Archipelago, where the ocean glows at night, alongside time to relax on secluded beaches.
Day
10
After your island stay, depart Cambodia for your onward journey.