Colorful Capitals (Thailand, Cambodia & Laos) 12 days

Morning
We set out at around 8:00 today to explore Bangkok's main attractions.

a tour of Thailand's most renowned and iconic royal structure, the Royal Grand Palace.
Proceed to the enclosed and magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is home to the Eight-Coloured Towers, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings, and the venerated Emerald Buddha.
What Pho? Thailand's first public university and school was Wat Pho. The temple's statues, inscriptions, and murals taught meditation, traditional Thai massage, astronomy, geology, literature, warfare, and archeology.
A 30-minute Thai massage is a great way to unwind after a morning of sightseeing.

Afternoon
Enjoy images of life by the river while taking a long-tail boat ride around the busy Chao Phya River and the serene Klongs (canals) in the afternoon.
As we softly pass Thonburi residential districts, we transport you to a more tranquil and traditional way of life, away from all the high-rise and contemporary buildings of Bangkok City Center.
The "Temple of Dawn" (formally known as Wat Arun) will be the destination.
At the vegetable and flower market, this day will come to an end. There is an enormous variety of flowers, especially orchids, in this rural area of Bangkok next to the Chao Phraya River, and merchants create one-of-a-kind floral garlands.
This day in Bangkok ends close to Golden Mountain. The surrounding Emerald Buddha Temple Enclosures and the Royal Palace Grounds are equally stunning.

Take note:

When visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex, please dress appropriately by avoiding sandals and sleeveless shorts.
On Sundays, the Grand Palace's interior courts are usually closed.

8:00: Pickup of the car and guide at the Bangkok hotel

The Summer Palace, also called the Royal Palace of Bang Pa, is visited at the start of the tour. The palace is occasionally used by King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit for feasts and festivities.

Proceed to the Ancient Capital of Ayutthaya, which includes the city and temples.

Visit a nearby eatery for lunch.

Afternoon
12:30: We will explore all of Wat in Ayutthaya in the afternoon.

Wat Phra Mahathat, Thailand's first Wat, was a royal temple belonging to the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Because it held the Buddha's sacred relic, it is among the oldest and most significant temples in Ayutthaya.

Proceed to the largest sitting Buddha, Wat Mongkol Borpit. Proceed to the former palace with the Big Chedies tree, Wat Phrasri Sanphet.

Last but not least is Wat Lokiyasutharam, a massive reclining Buddha statue built in the early Ayutthaya period with a murky past.

In the afternoon, head back to Bangkok.

You can be independent until it's time to head to the airport for your journey to Siem Reap.

When you arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, our guide will greet you with a smile and take you to the hotel to check in. After that, you'll receive enough sleep to overcome your jet lag.

After breakfast, see the magnificent Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is well-known for its series of enormous human faces carved in stone.

We'll eat lunch at a local eatery.

Afternoon
Continue to see Angkor Wat's architectural wonder. We explore the numerous galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and water-filled ponds that reflect the imposing temple as we meander about this enormous monument.

Spend the night in a Siem Reap hotel.

Morning
After breakfast, pay a visit to the women's castle, also known as Banteay Srei temple, which is regarded as a traditional gem in Khmer art.

After that, go on to Banteay Samre, which dates back to the third millennium. It consists of two four-winged libraries, a central temple, and a hall that shows both before and after examples of excellent preservation of southern ornamentation.

Lunch at a local eatery.
Afternoon
Around 16 kilometers from the southeast metropolis of Siem Reap, you will embark on a boat ride to the Tonle Sap. If you want to visit the floating village, this is a wonderful option. This comparatively modest community offers a fair glimpse into the way of living in Tonle Sap villages.

If there is time, we will visit Old Market before heading back to the hotel. In addition to shirts, CDs, and other mementos, you will discover antiquities, jewelry made of gold and silver, silk, rare stones, and wood carvings.

After that, return to your hotel and spend the night there.

Morning
The motel serves breakfast. This morning, take a family tour of the Artisans D'Angkor and Silk Farm, a handicraft center built by a French non-governmental organization to revive Cambodia's thriving silk industry. We can see every step of the silk production process.

Lunch at a nearby eatery.

Afternoon
After lunch, have some free time before heading to the airport in Siem Reap to catch a flight to Luang Prabang. Our guide will greet you pleasantly at the airport upon your arrival and take you to the hotel to check in.

You are welcome to explore the city on foot to get a firsthand look at its exceptional architectural, historic, and cultural treasures as well as the harmonious coexistence of the built and natural environments.
Night
Attend a local family's private Baci ceremony. Participants in the Baci ceremony, a traditional Lao ritual, gain a profound understanding of Lao culture and a profoundly memorable experience that reflects the nation's spirituality.

After that, you will be able to eat dinner with the host family. This is your finest opportunity to experience the local way of life and culture.

Morning
After filling out our security acknowledgment form and enjoying some tea or coffee at Hoi Khua Coffee Shop, you will receive safety riding Zip Line instruction from our knowledgeable guide.

It will be a worthwhile experience to begin climbing up to the upper trees for the 900-meter zip line down to the Valley, soar between the trees, traverse the Green Jungle Canopy, and challenge your friends.
Afternoon
starts with a tour of the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, which is a prime example of old Laotian architecture with its low-slung roofs.

Next, visit Wat Sen, the oldest temple in the city, which stands out for its dazzling gold stenciling that is instantly placed to the exterior walls.

You will then visit the Royal Palace Museum, which has a number of fascinating antiques. The next stop on our itinerary is Wat Prabath, a serene spot to witness the day's final splendor.

The journey ends with a visit to the well-known Night Market in Luang Prabang, where a stunning array of handcrafted textiles made by local and hill tribal people may be found.

Morning
You will participate in the Tamarind Restaurant culinary lesson today.
We begin with a tour of the main food market, where we describe the various foods and their purposes.
After that, we return to Tamarind Garden to prepare and consume. Tamarind's specialty (lemongrass filled with chicken and herbs), Mok Pa (a traditional meal of herbed fish steamed in banana leaves), and jeow (the basic Lao spicy dipping sauces) should all be on your itinerary.
Around 14:30 is when the lunch should be finished.
Afternoon
Before embarking on this lengthy afternoon excursion, take a little nap.

Proceed straight to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, the largest in the Luang Prabang region. The three levels of the cascade descend 50 meters into breathtaking turquoise pools before flowing downstream.

The pools are well-liked by both locals and visitors, and they also make excellent swimming holes. Additionally, we'll pay a brief visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which is home to a few dozen creatures that were saved from traffickers and poachers.

We make a stop at the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park before heading back to Luang Prabang. The park's goal is to establish a research center that studies and publishes information about Laos butterflies, host plants, and preservation.
We'll take a quick look at the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, which is situated beside the Mekong River and offers free half-hour excursions. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts.

Morning
8:00: Our English-speaking guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos.

When you arrive at the Elephant Village Camp, your guide will greet you and give you a briefing on elephants. Discovering elephant villages and feeding elephants are both incredible experiences.

Take a boat excursion to the Tad Sae Waterfall in a traditional Lao longboat and swim or relax in the crystal-clear water.

Our Elephant Camp restaurant will serve lunch. Water and coffee/tea are included with your buffet lunch (vegetarian options are available).

At 13:00, leave the camp. Go back to your Luang Prabang hotel.
Afternoon
Take a quick stroll through the narrow alleyways of the city center to see the local way of life and stop at Heuan Chan's traditional home, a wooden house that is 100 years old.

After that, we'll ascend Phousi Hill to get a broad perspective of the old city.

You'll spend the night in Luang Prabang.

08:30: Pickup of the driver and guide at the hotel.

Before arriving at the enigmatic Pak Ou Caves—two connected caves filled with hundreds of gold lacquered Buddha statues of all shapes and sizes left by pilgrims—we take an upstream ride on the Mekong River, which also offers us a stunning view of the serene landscape.

You will make a stop in Ban Muang Keo along the way, a community famous for its traditional Lao rice whisky distillation.

We'll take a car outside of the city to see the Thai Lue village of Ban Xangkhong, which is well-known for its handicrafts.

Explore Ban Xienglek, a small village that specialized in producing the traditional Saa paper.
Luang Prabang overnight