G Adventures: Cambodia & Laos Mekong Adventure

From Angkor Wat to remote river towns, journey down the Mekong and into the heart and soul of South East Asia. Highlights include bustling Bangkok, amazing Angkor, colonial Phnom Penh, the rare Irrawaddy River dolphin, Mekong homestay, cascading waterfalls, serene Luang Prabang.

Itinerary

    Gap Adventures guide will share with you the region’s cultural treasures and natural splendours. Explore the region’s many temples and, if you’re lucky, spot a rare Irrawaddy dolphin. Experience the highlights with a chance to get off the beaten track and explore the remote islands of Don Khong. With local transportation and authentic accommodation—like rural homestays—this adventure offers an intriguing blend of included activities and free time for personal discovery.
     
  • Day 1: Bangkok

    Arrive at any time.

  • Day 2-3 : Siem Reap (2B)

    Guided tour of the Angkor Wat temple complex. Option to visit the Tonle Sap floating village or the Angkor Museum.

  • Day 4-5: Phnom Penh (2B)

    Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Option to visit Royal Palace, National Museum, shopping at Central Market.

  • Day 6: Kratie/Steung Treng (B)

    Optional boat trip to see Irrawaddy dolphins.

  • Day 7: Don Khong (B)

    Optional bike riding, village walks or relax by the Mekong.

  • Day 8: Champasak and Dong Deng (D)

    Guided tour of Wat Phu Champasak. Enjoy a traditional home stay and local meal.

  • Day 9-11: Luang Prabang (3B)

    Visit the Ethnology Museum and stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls. Optional cooking school, elephant trek, hiking, bike riding or shopping at the night market.

  • Day 12: Vang Vieng (B)

    Optional bike rides, kayaking, caving or swimming around Vang Vieng.

  • Day 13-14: Vientiane (B)

    Optional temples visits, shopping in the markets and seeing the city highlights. Overnight train to Bangkok on Day 14.

  • Day 15: Bangkok

    Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station. If you are leaving Bangkok today we recommend that you do not book onward travel until after 2pm.

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

15 Days / 14 Nights From $2,349*

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StartFinish: ex Bangkok

What's Included: Entrance and guide to Angkor temples, Entrance to Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields),Entrance to Wat Phu Champasak with guide,Entrance to Ethnology Museum (Luang Prabang), Kuang Si Falls trip(half day)

Group Size Notes: Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Meals Included: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Transport: Private bus, Local bus, Plane, Boat, Sleeper train

Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), Basic Family Homestay (1 nt), Sleeper train (1nt)

Meal Budget: Please allow USD285-375 for meals not included.

My Own Room: Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 7, Homestay; Night 14, Sleeper Train

Highlights

  • Bustling Bangkok

  • Amazing Angkor

  • Colonial Phnom Penh

  • The rare Irrawaddy River dolphin

  • Mekong homestay

  • Cascading waterfalls

  • Serene Luang Prabang