MYSTERIOUS CAMBODIA AND LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY
With mysterious Cambodia and Laos family tour, you will your kids will discover the top sites in Cambodia and Lao – the heart of Indochina. This 11-day tour beginning in Phnom Penh – the capital city of Cambodia brings you to Cambodia Royal Palace, National Museum and Wat Phnom. Then, the journey turns to Siem Reap – home of the world-famous Angkor Wat. In Siem Reap, your family will explore the sacred landmarks including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei Temple and more. Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake by a boat to view the daily life of the locals on the floating villages.
The next part of the family trip continues in Laos. Embark on the Luang Prabang city tour and make an unforgettable experience for your family with the Shangri Lao Mahout experience. The last destination before flying back to your country will be Vientiane, where you will see the city’s own Arc de Triumph – the imposing Patuxay Monument and other major sites like Wat Sisaket, Wat Ho Phra Kaew.
With expertised travel consultants, excellent English-speaking local guides, tailor-made itineraries, and high-quality accommodations, Viet Prestige Travel surely creates the best tours for your family with unforgettable moments in Southeast Asia!
The Exploration of Buddhist temple
- The largest and the most spectacular temple all over the world - Angkor Wat
- Bayon temple with more than 200 smiling faces in Angkor Thom
- Wat Xieng Thong – one of the largest and the most decorative temples
Wildlife & Animals Activities for Kids
- Admire tons of animals in Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
- Learn how to be a Mahout and take care of elephant in Elephant Village Camp
- Get a closer view to Asiatic Bears in Bear Rescue Centre
Day 1: Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Day 2: Phnom Penh Family Sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Day 4: Siem Reap - the Exploration of Wats in Angkor
Day 5: Banteay Srei Temple - Ta Prohm Temple
Day 6: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
Day 7: Luang Prabang City Tour
Day 8: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Kuangsi Waterfall
Day 9: Luang Prabang - Shangri Lao Mahut Experience
Day 10: Vientiane - Buddha Park
Day 11: Vientiane - Departure
- Once arrival to Phnom Penh International Airport, Viet Prestige Travel’s guide and driver will meet you at the arrival lounge and escort you to your family’s hotel in downtown.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh.
- Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, this city was once considered the ‘Gem’ of Indochina. The capital city exudes a sort of provincial charm and tranquillity with French colonial mansions and tree-lined boulevards amidst monumental Angkorian architecture.
Local Activities
Hotel
Monks in Phnom Penh
- After breakfast, start Phnom Penh City tour for your family:
- Victory Monument (Independent Monument) – a modern reinterpretation of traditional Khmer architecture, was erected in 1958 to commemorate independence from France.
- National Museum of Cambodia – the largest museum of cultural history containing a collection of Khmer art.
- Royal Palace – a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia, comprising four main compounds: Silver Pagoda, Khemarin Palace, Throne Hall and Inner Court.
- Then, move to Toul Tom Pong Market (Russian Market( – the city’s best place to go shopping for art objects, including textiles, antiques, wood and marble carvings, ritual objects and old Indochina coins.
- End the second day of Cambodia and Laos Family Holiday with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple – Phnom Penh’s namesake – the tallest and most important temple in Phnom Penh Capital. From this temple, your family can enjoy the sunset views over the tree-lined avenues.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Machine
To walk
Hotel
- In the morning, head out to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center – a wonderful home to over 1200 Cambodian animals including leopards, sun bears, elephants, tigers, gibbons, crocodiles, deer, enormous pythons, birds, etc.
- Most of these creatures were rescued from poachers and traffickers, and are kept in excellent, spacious enclosures where they are allowed to roam free. They will be well cared for here at the reserve until they recover when they will be released back into the wild.
- After that, transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for a domestic flight to Siem Reap.
- Welcome to Siem Reap – the gate to the Angkor Times! Viet Prestige Travel’s guide and driver will escort your family to hotel.
- Enjoy traditional Apsara dance while having dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
Local Activities
Flights
Hotel
Traditional Apsara Dance Show in Siem Reap Restaurant
- Start the Angkor Complex tour with Angkor Wat Temple, listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 1992. With its slender towers and unique bas-reliefs, it is one of the most extraordinary monuments ever designed by the human spirit, erected in the 12th century in honor of the God Vishnu.
- Then, turn to the South Gate to visit all the temples of Angkor Thom, the last royal city of the Khmer empire built under Jayavarman II. The heart of Angkor Thom is Bayon Temple consisting 54 gigantic towers with the sculpture of more than 200 smiling faces – the combination of the Avalokiteshvara and King’s face.
- Next, visit Hindu Temple Phimeanakas, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Built from the 9th to the 13th century at the height of Khmer civilization, the Angkor archaeological park is a masterpiece of the heritage of humanity. On the bunds of rice fields, on forest paths, you will have the opportunity to walk between giant stone smiles and discover the most secret monuments of Angkor. In addition, Siem Reap also retains the eternal rural beauty of Cambodia. The peaceful walk through the rice fields is a perfect antidote to the urban bustle.
Local Activities
To walk
Hotel
Smiling Faces in Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap
- Drive out of Siem Reap city to Banteay Srei Temple or The Citadel of Women, a precious jewel of Khmer art.
- Built in the 1930s, this temple is made up of several pavilions whose facades are finely carved with a multitude of flower motifs and scenes from Hindu mythology. Patterns are carved in pink sandstone which changes colors according to the sunshine.
- Then, discover the mysterious Ta Prohm Temple – the temple covered by the huge roots.
- This temple was a monastery built by Jayavarman II as a residence for his mother. After the fall of the Khmer Empire in the 15th century, the Ta Prohm was abandoned. Over time, it was truly engulfed by gigantic cheese trees. Since the shooting of the film “Tomb Raider”, this temple is famous for adventure and discovery enthusiasts.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
Family Trip to Ta Prohm Temple
- Drive about 40 minutes into the countryside near Siem Reap to visit local village and then take a boat on Tonle Sap Lake about 30 minutes.
- Your family can observe the floating lives of many communities on floating houses and boats, including schools, markets, police stations, children playing and swimming, and freshwater aquariums with different fish species displayed.
- Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water in South East Asia. Its dimension changes depending on the monsoon and dry season. This lake provide many of biodiversities, over 300 species of fresh water fishes, as well as snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, turtles and otters. More than 100 varieties water birds including storks, pelicans, etc. There are four main floating villages on Tonle sap Lake: Chong Kneas, Kampong Phluk, Merchey, and Kampong Khleang.
- Move to Siem Reap International Airport for the next flight to Luang Prabang City.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Local Activities
Flights
Boat
Local life of floating villages in Tonle Sap Lake
- Participate an Alms Giving Ceremony, at which hundreds of Luang Prabang monks from the different 35 temples walk in silence, meditating as they collect their daily alms from devotees.
- Your city tour begins after the breakfast, with some highlights in Luang Prabang such as Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong – one of the largest and the most decorative temples; Wat Mai with its impressive gilded facade.
- Do not forget to climb 328 steps to the top of the mount Phousi and enjoy the panoramic views of the city.
- When the sun sets, take a one-hour walking tour to Luang Prabang Night Market, which opens from dusk until 10 p.m selling various kinds of souvenirs such as colorful textiles, carvings, ceramics, clothing, etc.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
To walk
Hotel
Laos Alms Giving Ceremony in the early morning
- Take a boat up along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves – home to hundreds of statues of Buddha with different shapes and size.
- On the way to come back, pay a visit to Living Crafts Centre, located on the bank of Mekong River, consider as the world of Laos handicrafts and textiles.
- Discover stunning giant Kuang Si Waterfalls that flows through limestone-rich jungle and empties out into a series of three gently cascading pools.
- See up close Asiatic bears at the Bear Rescue Centre along the jungle walk to the waterfall.
- Make a stop at Ban Xang Hai, which is famous for its home-made rice alcohol “Lao-lao”.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
Local Activities
Hotel
Boat
A family on a boat to Pak Ou Caves
- Today, your family will learn how to be a Mahout (Elephant Controller), each family member will take care of each elephant in the Elephant Village Camp.
- Receive basic mahout training on how to control your elephant just like a mahout, get closer and personal with elephants then feed him or her.
- Take your own elephant down to the Nam Khan river for an exhilarating and once in a lifetime bathing experience!
- Then, take a traditional Lao longboat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax, dip your feet or take a swim in the clear, cool water.
- Transfer back to hotel and be ready for the next flight to Vientiane – the capital of Laos.
- Overnight in Vientiane.
Local Activities
Flights
Hotel
Kid feeds an elephant at Elephant Village Camp
- After breakfast, first visit Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power.
- Next stop is Buddha Park – an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, next to the Friendship Bridge.
- There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe.
- Take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane to religious museum of Wat Si Saket – the oldest temple from the Siamese war of 1828. The cloister and sim have been turned into a museum housing thousands of Buddha images. The museum includes over 10,000 images of the Buddha in various mudras.
- Right across the street is another Vientiane’s most important temples – Haw Phra Kaew. Its name derives from the Emerald Buddha. It then turned into the temple for Laos Royals and to enshrine the Emerald Buddha, which stayed here until 1779 before being taken to Thailand.
- Visit Pha That Luang Stupa – Lao’s most important Buddhist monument. The galleries on the inside of the cloister walls contain ancient Laos and Khmer artifacts like sculpting, statues, and inscribed steles.
- On the way, take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
- Finish the tenth day of Cambodia and Laos Family Holiday during 11 days with a spectacular view over the Mekong River at sunset.
- Overnight in Vientiane.
Local Activities
To walk
Hotel
Buddha Park in Vientiane, Laos
- Enjoy the free time to go shopping nearby before moving to Vientiane International Airport for the flight back to your country.
- Thank you very much for booking Cambodia and Laos Family Holiday from Viet Prestige Travel! Hope to meet you again on other journeys in southeast asia!
Machine
Local Activities
Girls walk on Vientiane's street
| Angkor Airline Economy |
Phnom Penh10:00 | K6 117 55 min |
Siem Reap10:55 | Availability | 60 Domestic |
| Laos Airline Economy |
Siem Reap16:25 | QV 526 2hr 20min |
Luang Prabang18:25 | Availability | 120 International |
| Laos Airline Economy |
Luang Prabang 18:20 | QV 104 40 min |
Vientiane19:00 | Availability | 125 Domestic |
- Airfare and schedule are subject to modification without prior notice from the airlines
- Each ticket is inclusive of 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked baggage
- Confirmation is subject to availability
- Hotel/ Beach resort including daily buffet breakfast, tax, service charge and free WIFI
- Professional Local English speaking guides on day trips & excursions
- All transportation by private comfortable AC car
- Additional meals as clearly mentioned (B:Breakfast, L:Lunch; D:Dinner)
- Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
- Domestic Flights
- Bottled water available on the transfer
- 24/7 hotline customer services during the trip
- No extra charge after confirmation
- All the International flights to or from your country
- International departures taxes,Travel insurance
- Surcharge for early check in and late check out the hotel
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Vietnam visa stamp fee
- Other services not mentioned above
Excellent 100%
Good 0
Average 0%
Rather poor 0%
Bad 0%
We booked a Cambodia-Thailand 13 day holiday package through Viet Tour. It was one of the most amazing Southeast Asia trip to my family. Viet travel Consultant Thao Nguyen guided us with her superlative professionalism. Extremely reciprocative and spot on to the real time info. Probably one of the best tour and travel consultant I encountered so far. We have plan to make further tours in South East Asia and will certainly rely on Viet. Simply one stop shop with high value for money.
Miss Loan the tour operator took us out for an evening meal when in Hanoi, she had been extremely helpful throughout the whole process, particularly as this was our first visit to the area. Then on to Ha Long Bay on an incredible cruise with Ginger Cruise with high quality dinning and wonderful decor in the cabins. I would strongly recommend Viet Prestige Travel to anyone who is looking to visit this part of the world with a bespoke agenda.
Had 10 days vietnam holiday as arranged by viet prestige travel with the help of Mr.Tuan. It was the most memorable vacation, it was very organized from the hotels, transportation and my itinerary was exceptional. I definitely will have my another holiday to be arranged by them.Great thanks to Mr.Tuan who assisted me from the time I arrived in the airport until I left the country.
Our organisor at Viet Prestige (Hoa Pham) was brilliant from start to finish. She designed and arranged our 15 day tour through Vietnam & Cambodia and our expectations were exceeded in every way. She was always in contact before (and during) the trip to ensure everything was going smoothly and also went far and beyond the call of duty when my wife left her coat in a minibus coming back from Halong Bay. Although it was a Sunday afternoon and we were due to leave for the airport in 45 minutes, on her day off, Hoa not only tracked down the driver and found the coat but managed to get this delivered to us within the hour as we were in transit going to the airport! Wonderful service and support. I can highly recommend Viet Prestige and especially Hoa, who ensured everything went to plan.
I contacted Thao Dinh at Viet Prestige travel to organise a private tour from North to South Vietnam for 17 days for the two of us. Thao was amazing, she listened to what we wanted, made great suggestions re what level of accommodation we should look at in each city. We had a private driver and private tour guides who were extremely flexible when we wanted to change our sightseeing around. Thao, Organised a cookery course, put us on the most amazing boat to cruise around Halong Bay (a definite must). Was contactable throughout the tour. I was so delighted that I have recommended her to all my friends.
Mrs. Thao Dinh
Sales Executive
From TripAdvisor: “…Viet Prestige did all of the arrangements. Thao Dinh was so thoughtful and her attention to detail was impeccable. She’s a delightful lady….”
Mrs. Hoa Pham
Sales Executive
From TripAdvisor: “…Hoa is very responsive and knowledgeable. She listened well, was responsive to our desires, and made many wonderful suggestions….”
Mr. Duc Tuan
Travel Consultant
From TripAdvisor: “…Mr.Tuan Truong our travel consultant was most helpful organizing the tour. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Viet Prestige Travel…”
Ms. Loan Vuong
Travel Consultant
From TripAdvisor: “…I must comment that Loan was a very helpful & informative agent. She helped us to plan our entire trip…”
Ms. Thao Nguyen
Travel Consultant
From TripAdvisor: “…Viet travel Consultant Thao Nguyen guided us with her superlative professionalism. Extremely reciprocative …”
