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\ LAOS & CAMBODIA UNVEILED 18 DAYS FROM @ $6,590 FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM SONA as OTN at ain ALL MEALS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Eee h yas TRAC OX TCT NACI uur Rl Perce Ur ced Rese Ceon Cnet Mod Sete la) LoL) ee eno eer Nene) * 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation * 4 star accommodation * Touring with guides and entrance fees * Visa fees for Australian passport holders | a Cr a ATSB Umi oem emi 18 Witness the dawn ceremony of Takbat, a daily ritual which sees the saffron-robed monks of Luang Prabang’s monasteries collect alms, in the form of food, from the local people who line the streets. Visit the headquarters of medical charity COPE, and learn about their work to provide prosthetic limbs to survivors of road accidents and landmines in Laos. Visit ithe lovely NGO of Golden Silk Pheach, a heritage silk workshop working to revive the rich art of hand-spun golden silk whilst also providing skilled employment to over 100 locals. 24 VISIT Swim at Kuang Si Falls Fly overnight to Vientiane. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. Nestled in a sleepy bend of the Mekong, Vientiane is a delightfully quaint city, more friendly backwater than chaotic capital. Visit the morning market, Wat Si Saket and Wat Phra Keo, the former royal temple, before viewing That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai Victory Monument. Also, drop in at the COPE visitor centre. Dinner this evening will be accompanied by a traditional Lao music and dance performance. Depart Vientiane for Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape that has become Laos’ adventure capital. En route, stop at Nam Ngum Lake, a reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River, where deep green waters are backed by mountains and forest Venture into the Tham Chang cave before wandering through the dramatic limestone karst countryside beside the Nam Song River. Return to Vientiane and fly to the beautiful city of Luang Prabang. The quintessential image of Laos and a place of vivid colours, here you'll find a rich heritage and enduring French legacy. Visit the exquisite Wat Visoun and Wat Xieng Thong. Cruise up the languid Mekong River to the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for the hundreds of Buddhist sculptures that reside within. On the return trip stop off at the villages of Thin Hong and Ban Xang Khong. Begin the day at the National Museum, housed in the former royal palace. Drive out of the city, stopping for a visit to Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre, before heading to the natural splendour of Kuang Si Waterfalls. Enjoy the vivid blue terraced pools that tumble down through their forest setting, taking a dip or relaxing by the water's edge. Rise early this morning to witness the monks of Luang Prabang’s monastic communities collecting alms from the locals ~ the ceremony of Takbat. These lines of silent saffron robeclad monks will be an enduring image of your trip. Later this morning, climb Phousi Hill for panoramic views over the city. Fly to Siem Reap the gateway to Angkor. The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Rising early, the tour begins in the heart of Angkor Thom, the old walled city - passing through its South Gate you'll reach the enigmatic Bayon and visit the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, an atmospheric temple left in the grips of the jungle. This afternoon is dedicated to the FOR A DETAILED TOUR DOSSIER
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