Laos & Cambodia Private Tour
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Why You Should Go
This comprehensive Southeast Asia private tour is among our favorites for those choosing to immerse themselves in some of the most pristine Buddhist countries in the region. Though less developed than their Thailand and Vietnam neighbors, rest assured that we have selected unique and culturally conscious luxury accommodations throughout your travels.
*All of our comprehensive private tour itineraries are inclusive of all luxury accommodations, private guide/driver throughout, daily meals as specified, INTERNAL flights/rail /private transfers as needed, & all taxes/service fees.
Sample Itinerary
8 Days
Each private luxury tour is custom to the wishes of each client. This itinerary is a sample. Partnering with our long-established relationship with United Airlines, our sister company, TRAVNET, may provide competitive Polaris/Business Class international airfare, along with mileage points conversion.
Day 1
Fly to Luang Prabang
Through our sister company, premium air provider TRAVNET, we may assist with your international airfare, as well as with mileage points conversion.
Day 2
Arrive Luang Prabang
Upon arrival in Laos, you will be privately transferred to La Residence Phou Vao or Amantaka in Luang Prabang, with the remainder of your evening free to spend at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: La Residence or Amantaka
Day 3
Luang Prabang Private Tour
The ancient royal city of Luang Prabang is a place where time seems to stand still. It was mentioned by the New York Times as being one of the 43 most interesting places to visit! My family and I have always felt that Luang Prabang is one of the best hidden treasures in Southeast Asia. Your private tour today will include participation in Buddhist monk offerings, the National Museum, and a Buddhist Baci ceremony.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: La Residence or Amantaka
Day 4
Fly Luang Prabang/Siem Reap
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be privately transferred to Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor or Amansara, where the remainder of your day will be free to spend at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor or Amansara
Day 5
The Temples of Angkor
Built during the height of the Khmer civilization from the 8th and 13th-centuries, you will explore the ancient and lasting remains of this sacred site spanning 400 square kilometers with your private guide. Our Kipling & Clark overview of the fascinating Angkor Wat Temples can be found here.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor or Amansara
Day 6
Siem Reap Private Tour
Today, you will take a drive to Cambodian countryside and the sprawling jungle of Beng Mealea with your private guide. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a water well donation to a local village. Your guide will drive you to the village to see your water well and the benefit you have given to the community.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor or Amansara
Day 7
Ton Sap Lake Private Tour
Today, you will be met by your private guide for a drive to Tonle Sap Lake, a floating village of Kampong Khleang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor or Amansara
Day 8
Fly Siem Reap/Home
Hotels
This beautiful 34-room luxury property has been among the top two or three hotels in Luang Prabang for quite some time. Though its hillside location overlooking the city is a bit far from the main Luang Prabang area, we feel the atmosphere here is quite special and reminiscent of the early 20th-century French-colonial era. Kudos to the very nice spa and the infinity pool. Bev and I feel the food here is simply outstanding — our meals at La Residence were perhaps our favorite in the city during our last stay here. As a reference point for the quality here, the Orient-Express folks operate and manage the hotel.
La Residence
This beautiful 34-room luxury property has been among the top two or three hotels in Luang Prabang for quite some time. Though its hillside location overlooking the city is a bit far from the main Luang Prabang area, we feel the atmosphere here is quite special and reminiscent of the early 20th-century French-colonial era. Kudos to the very nice spa and the infinity pool. Bev and I feel the food here is simply outstanding — our meals at La Residence were perhaps our favorite in the city during our last stay here. As a reference point for the quality here, the Orient-Express folks operate and manage the hotel.
Located in the Mekong Valley on the grounds of a former French hospital in Luang Prabang, the 24-suite Amantaka is the perfect place from which to experience Lao’s spiritual capital. Simultaneously embracing the past through architecture and experiences alongside modern amenities such as private pools and state of the art spas is what Aman does best, perfectly embodied at the Amantaka. Amenities include three dining venues, swimming pool, Aman spa, and cultural activities such as walking tours of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River cruises.
AMANTAKA
Located in the Mekong Valley on the grounds of a former French hospital in Luang Prabang, the 24-suite Amantaka is the perfect place from which to experience Lao’s spiritual capital. Simultaneously embracing the past through architecture and experiences alongside modern amenities such as private pools and state of the art spas is what Aman does best, perfectly embodied at the Amantaka. Amenities include three dining venues, swimming pool, Aman spa, and cultural activities such as walking tours of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River cruises.
For the past several years Bev, Zen, and I have felt the Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor to be our favorite hotel in all of Cambodia. Built in the early 1930’s in the classic French-colonial style, the Raffles combines pampered and understated luxury with heartfelt Khmer service. You see very little staff turnover here as we see the same familiar smiling faces at each returning visit. Bev feels the string of shops at the hotel are most impressive in terms of quality and diversity of their Cambodian and Laotian silks and artifacts. Zen loves the antique elevator and expansive pool, while I enjoy morning walks along the Raffles’ 15-acre French Gardens. Please do not miss one of the evening Apsara Terrace buffet dinner and dance performances (every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m.) — as we feel this is an amazing experience!
Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor
For the past several years Bev, Zen, and I have felt the Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor to be our favorite hotel in all of Cambodia. Built in the early 1930’s in the classic French-colonial style, the Raffles combines pampered and understated luxury with heartfelt Khmer service. You see very little staff turnover here as we see the same familiar smiling faces at each returning visit. Bev feels the string of shops at the hotel are most impressive in terms of quality and diversity of their Cambodian and Laotian silks and artifacts. Zen loves the antique elevator and expansive pool, while I enjoy morning walks along the Raffles’ 15-acre French Gardens. Please do not miss one of the evening Apsara Terrace buffet dinner and dance performances (every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m.) — as we feel this is an amazing experience!
Built around the former guesthouse of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, each of the villa’s 24 rooms come with a private driver, floor to ceiling windows, and furnished patios. The aesthetic is minimalist and classic with open floor plan rooms and secluded gardens for the courtyard suites. A short remork (Cambodian tuk tuk) ride away from the ruins of Angkor Wat, the Amansara has an indoor/outdoor dining pavilion serving both Khmer and Western dishes, a rooftop bar and lounge, spa, lap pool, yoga studio, and steam baths. In terms of luxury and location, the Amansara is simply unmatched in Cambodia and has been host to Jackie Kennedy and Angelina Jolie during their respective visits to Cambodia.
AMANSARA
Built around the former guesthouse of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, each of the villa’s 24 rooms come with a private driver, floor to ceiling windows, and furnished patios. The aesthetic is minimalist and classic with open floor plan rooms and secluded gardens for the courtyard suites. A short remork (Cambodian tuk tuk) ride away from the ruins of Angkor Wat, the Amansara has an indoor/outdoor dining pavilion serving both Khmer and Western dishes, a rooftop bar and lounge, spa, lap pool, yoga studio, and steam baths. In terms of luxury and location, the Amansara is simply unmatched in Cambodia and has been host to Jackie Kennedy and Angelina Jolie during their respective visits to Cambodia.
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Location
Overview
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Highs: Mid 90’s |
Lows: High 70’s |
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676,552 SQ KM |
261,218 SQ MILES |
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Nay Pyi Taw |
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54.4 Million |
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Burmese |
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Kyat |
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Highs: Mid 90’s |
Lows: Low 70’s |
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236,800 SQ KM |
91,400 SQ MILES |
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Vientiane |
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7.2 Million |
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Lao |
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Lao Kip |
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Highs: Mid 90’s |
Lows: Low 80’s |
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181,035 SQ KM |
69,898 SQ MI |
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Phnom Penh |
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16.7 Million |
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Khmer |
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Riel |