Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand – Laos – Cambodia

Depart from Los Angeles airport in the evening.

Across The Pacific.

Chiang Mai, the Ancient Kingdom of Lanna, Thailand’s rose of the north, with it’s 700 years of history and numerous charming cultural sites in the Old Town. Aside from the cultural and historic legacy, there are plenty of contemporary and natural attractions to keep you busy for days.
Our experience tour guide meet you & transfer to the hotel which is in downtown Chiang Mai on Changklan Road, only a short walk from Tha Pae Gate and Warorot Market.

Visiting to Chiang Mai would not be complete without a trip to the temple on top of Doi Suithep, an imposing mountain to the west of the city. The highly sanctified chedi and temple at the top is a popular pilgrim spot for visiting Thais and the views of the entire valley are humbling. Also on top of the mountain you can visit Phuping Palace gardens and Hmong villages, or go walking in the lovely forests of Doi Pui peak, which looms behind it. The Mae Sa Valley offers a plethora of sights and activities for visitors. The botanical gardens and lovely ten-tiered Mae Sa waterfalls are the chief nature attractions, but there is also a lovely elephant camp straddling the tumbling river, an orchid farm, and a selection of animal shows, including monkeys, dogs and snakes. (B/L/D)

Drive to Chiang Rai, is Thailand’s most northern province and is frequented mostly by tourists. Attractions include the famous Golden Triangle and the mighty Mekong River. Continue to visit White temple. Visit the long neck village. (B/L/D)

Flight to Luang Prabang. a ancient capital of Laos, is best known for its beautiful scenery and high numbers of ancient temples. This former royal capital has a rich variety of architecture, from the old facades of French colonial homes to the glittering temple rooftops. In the evening, explore Luang Prabang’s night market. (B/D)

Start a city tour with an visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a valuable collection of artifacts. Visit to magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground representing classical Laotian architecture. Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Later in the day adjourn atop the Mount Phou si for a spectacular views of the town and a great sunset. A leisurely jaunt around Luang Prabang Market. (B/L/D)

You will have an early rise today to participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black alms-giving bowls being given offerings from local people. Flight to Siem Reap, this town is our base for exploring the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire. (B/D)

Begin a tour with an visit Angkor Thom via the Southern Gate and explore the ancient city, then proceed to visit the ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terraces and the Leper King Terrace. Continue to visit Ta Prohm, is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees & gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. The most important visit is the magnificent Angkor Wat with its extraordinary architecture will provide an opportunity to experience a spectacular sunset over the monuments. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. (B/L/D)

Morning we proceed straight to a unique red sandstone temple called Banteay Srei (Lady’s temple), we go up to Phnom Kulen mountain, we have to take you to buy the entrance ticket of National Park. On the way, we will drive through the rural villages before reaching the most mystical mountain in Cambodia, Phnom Kulen mountain. It takes about 1 hour and a half from Siem Reap town to the mountain. This mountain is the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire and it was one of the oldest capital cities of Angkor. (B/L/D)

Drive to Phnom Phenh. Begin of this charming capital with a visit to the city’s namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. Visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom. Visit the Silver Pagoda so named because of its floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. See the different structures of this pagoda-style compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit Sleng Genocide Museum, a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide, the site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979. (B/L/D)

Flight to Los Angeles or pay extra as an option for ticket to Vietnam. (B)