Essential10 Days From Enchanting Luang Prabang to Majestic Angkor Wat
Private TourLaos and Cambodia in 20 days: a thousand-color itinerary
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EssentialLaos: a land of gentle charm, where life flows along the Mekong; discover the golden temples of Luang Prabang, misty mountains, and serene river towns.
Cambodia: the proud heart of ancient Khmer civilization — home to the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, traditional villages, and warm, welcoming people.
Shared spirituality and traditions: both nations are deeply rooted in Buddhism, reflected in saffron-robed monks, morning almsgiving, and temple rituals.
Tranquil pace of travel: ideal for slow exploration by river cruise or scenic overland routes connecting Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Siem Reap.
Cultural harmony: from Lao sticky rice and tranquil pagodas to Cambodian apsara dance and vibrant markets, both offer a glimpse into timeless Southeast Asia.

Ten days covers the essentials: Luang Prabang with Vang Vieng and Vientiane, then the Angkor temples at Siem Reap, as on our 10-day tour. Fifteen days lets you add Battambang, Phnom Penh and a few nights on the Cambodian coast at Koh Rong, as in our 15-day itinerary. Twenty days is what you need to include southern Laos, the Bolaven Plateau and the 4000 Islands, which are a long way from Luang Prabang.
November to March is the most comfortable window, and the two countries share a similar pattern, which makes them easy to combine. The dry season brings clear skies and little rain, the easiest time for the temples and for travel between regions, while April and May are the hottest months, with 30 to 35 degrees in Laos. The rains arrive from around April or May and the trip still works then: showers are usually short, the landscape is greenest, prices are lower and Angkor is much quieter.
Mostly by air, because the overland route is very long. Direct flights link Siem Reap with Luang Prabang and Pakse, and Phnom Penh with Vientiane, and several run only in the main season from around October to April, so the order of your stops is often set by the flights (how to get to Cambodia). In the far south, a land crossing near the 4000 Islands is possible and we use it when the itinerary already takes you there. Within each country most transfers are by private car with a driver. Schedules change, so we confirm flights when we finalise your itinerary.
Yes, most nationalities need a visa for both countries, including citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. For Cambodia, a visa on arrival costs 30 USD for a 30-day stay, or you can apply online at evisa.gov.kh, which only works at certain airports and land crossings. For Laos, a visa is available on arrival at the main airports and land borders or online at laoevisa.gov.la, allowing 30 days and extendable up to 90. Both countries also ask arriving travellers to complete an online arrival card. Rules and fees change, so please confirm the position for your own passport before you travel.
Yes. Every trip is private, so there are no fixed departures: the itineraries on this page start in Luang Prabang, but you can begin in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh and finish in Laos, and the direction usually comes down to which international flights suit you best, since Laos has fewer connections than Cambodia. Vietnam can be added by air; allow at least five to seven extra days, otherwise it becomes a stopover rather than part of the trip.
Quoted prices are based on a group of four travellers staying in standard hotels, and they do not include international flights. Because the trips are private, the final price depends on when you travel, the category of hotels you choose and above all the size of your group: the same itinerary costs less per person for six than for two. Send us your dates and group size and we will put together a detailed quote.



