Laos and Cambodia for connoisseurs (2026/2027)
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Mekong River Cruise Jade Buddha

17-day boat trip through Laos and Cambodia with a 6-day Mekong River cruise from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Asia

Cambodia

Laos

18 - 29 people

17 days

Experience the highlights of Laos and Cambodia on a unique journey! Enjoy a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, and let yourself be enchanted by the unique scenery along the Mekong River on your boutique cruise to Vientiane. In the unspoiled south of the country, you’ll see the ruins of one of the oldest Khmer temples, Wat Phou, and the mystical region of the 4,000 Islands. Your journey will culminate in the temple complexes around Siem Reap, featuring the world’s largest religious structure, Angkor Wat; the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom; and the overgrown temple of Ta Prohm.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • The perfect combination of the highlights of Laos with the Khmer temples in Cambodia
  • The charming old town of Laos' spiritual capital: Luang Prabang (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • 6-day river cruise from Luang Prabang to Vientiane through the breathtaking landscapes along the northern Mekong
  • Southern Laos with the impressive region of the 4,000 islands
  • Visit to the temple complex of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Authentic encounters with locals, including a dinner in Luang Prabang

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itinerary

Day 1 Flight to Asia
Today is finally the day! We're heading to Laos! (If you booked without flights, your trip begins on Day 2)
Day 2 Arrival in Luang Prabang
After a short break, you’ll spend today exploring the Pearl of Southeast Asia. An orientation tour will give you an overview of the history and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage City. Stroll through the mountain tribes’ market, held every evening in downtown Luang Prabang, before being invited to dinner with a Laotian family. This will give you a glimpse into the daily life of the locals and Laotian cuisine. (D)
Day 3 Pak Ou Caves
Early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to watch the orange-robed monks on their morning alms round. After a brief explanation, you will know how to participate in this Buddhist tradition with dignity. After breakfast, board a private longtail boat and head to the Pak Ou Caves, where believers have donated thousands of Buddha statues over the centuries. In the afternoon, you will have the unique opportunity to get up close to the endangered Asian elephant in a unique way. (FM)
Day 4 Welcome aboard
Today, you’ll be welcomed aboard your comfortable boutique ship. Afterward, make yourself comfortable in your cabin. Enjoy the spacious decks, the onboard bar and restaurant area, and the welcome dinner in the evening, featuring a fine selection of Asian and European dishes. Before that, you’ll visit Luang Prabang’s oldest temple, the National Museum, and the nearby village of Ban Xang Khong, where you’ll get a glimpse into traditional crafts. (FA)
Day 5 Kuang Si Waterfalls
Today you’ll take an excursion to the Kuang Si Falls, the most spectacular waterfalls in Laos. Your boat trip continues southward. Today, you’ll pass through a lock at one of the largest construction projects in Laos—the imposing Xayaburi Dam. Overnight, your boat will anchor at a beautiful sandbar, surrounded by nothing but unspoiled nature. (FMA)
Day 6 Laotian tranquility
Relax on the sun deck or listen to entertaining lectures on board. You will learn interesting details about the history of Laos and its people in an entertaining way. Perhaps you would also like to take part in a fruit tasting on board? Along the way, you will visit an almost forgotten cave, go on short hikes, and discover unspoiled corners of the world with your tour guide. In the evening, your river cruise ship will anchor at the shore. (FMA)
Day 7 Relaxation on board
Your ship continues to wind its way southward. Green hills and miles of rapids alternate with calmer sections. Mountain rice fields and banana plantations appear repeatedly on the banks between individual teak stands. Enjoy the panoramic views in this undeveloped region and observe the local fishermen and the everyday life of the villagers on the banks. (FMA)
Day 8 Spectacular Mekong panoramas
The passing landscape is spectacular: mountains covered in tropical rainforest and impressive rock formations create a unique natural spectacle. During the day, you will visit a Laotian village and get up close and personal with the locals. In the evening, you will reach Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (FMA)
Day 9 Arrival in Vientiane
After breakfast, you will learn about a Laotian national symbol: you will visit the imposing Buddhist stupa Pha That Luang, the country's most important religious monument. Take the time to admire the gleaming gold structure, which is around 45 m high, from all angles. Incidentally, the mysterious structure at the top of Pha That Luang is a stylized banana flower. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to get to know Laotian cuisine better in the neighborhood around Chao Anouvong Park. (FM)
Day 10 Southern Laos
After breakfast, you’ll say goodbye to your Laotian crew. You’ll fly to Pakse and then travel by long riverboat through gentle rapids and past sandbars to Champasak. Experience the magical Wat Phou temple, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to the 10th century, it was once the economic and political center of the region. (FMA)
11. Day 4,000 Islands
A transfer and a short boat ride take you to the heart of the 4,000 islands in southern Laos. Here, the Mekong is over 14 km wide and thousands of islands characterize the tropical river landscape. At the Li Phi Falls, the most water-rich falls in Southeast Asia, the Mekong crosses the border into Cambodia. (FMA)
Day 12: Free time or day trip to the Bolaven Plateau
Today is yours to spend at your leisure. If you wish, you can take part in an excursion to the Bolaven Plateau, once a summer retreat for the French colonial rulers. Here, at an altitude of around 1,000 meters above sea level, there are numerous plantations, making it the largest coffee-growing region in Laos. The Bolaven Plateau is also home to several mountain tribes. (B)
Day 13 Arrival in Siem Reap
Today you’ll fly on to Cambodia. Over the next few days, the city of Siem Reap will serve as your base for exploring the world-famous Angkor Park, with its more than 100 temples dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries. In the afternoon, you’ll visit an absolute highlight: Angkor Wat, one of the largest temple complexes in Cambodia and one of the most fascinating photo opportunities in the world. (B)
Day 14 Temple in the Jungle
In addition to Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex in Cambodia, you will also visit Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm Temple is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: parts of the temple have crumbled and been overgrown by jungle trees and climbing plants. In the afternoon, you will visit Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the Citadel of Women, where you can marvel at the most beautiful reliefs in the entire Angkor Park. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to visit the non-profit organization Phare Ponleu Selpak. At this unique school, children and young adults can engage in musical activities and try their hand at visual and performing arts. Don't miss the circus performance. (B, picnic)
Day 15 Tonle Sap Lake
Today you’ll take a trip to Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Asia. Tonle Sap Lake is a world of its own, with floating villages, stilt houses, and workshops where skilled artisans create delicate masterpieces from rice paper or delicious treats made from palm sugar. If water levels are low, we’ll organize an alternative excursion to Phnom Khulen, the site where the first Khmer god-king was crowned in the 9th century. The day culminates with a farewell dinner where you’ll be enchanted by Apsara dancers. (FA)
Day 16 Farewell to Cambodia
Transfer to the airport and return flight to Germany. (B)
Day 17 Arrival in Germany
(If you booked without flights, your trip ends on Day 16)

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Included services:

  • Flights Frankfurt – Luang Prabang and Siem Reap – Frankfurt in Economy Class (connecting flight)
  • Flights from Vientiane to Pakse and from Pakse to Siem Reap in Economy Class (included in the price even when booking the travel option without flights)
  • Mekong River cruise with 6 nights aboard your Laotian boutique ship
  • 3 nights each at a comfort-class hotel in Siem Reap and Champasak, and 2 nights at a comfort-class hotel in Luang Prabang
  • Qualified German-speaking tour guide
  • Experienced German-speaking cruise director on board
  • Sightseeing tours, excursions, and transfers, including admission fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner), water, coffee, and tea on board
  • Comprehensive travel information material

Not included in the price:

  • Visa fees for Laos (70€) and Cambodia (60€)
  • tips
  • Desired excursions

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  • Passport and visa required.
  • Required vaccinations: Information before booking.

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