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Signature: Laos And Cambodia's Ancient Traditions
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Length
7 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Luang Prabang (Laos)
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Ends in
Siem Reap (Cambodia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 13, 2027 to DEC 28, 2027
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
National Geographic Signature
Exceptional exploration led by renowned experts, offering rare, private access to the world's most storied sites - all defined by an unparalleled level of service and comfort., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$4,399.00
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Overview
Drift from the saffron-robed quiet of Luang Prabang to the jungle majesty of Angkor Wat. Your journey flows from the upper Mekong to the Khmer Empire, weaving together monk blessings, bear rescue, and the resilience of local culture. Guided by experts, step into a story of deep spirituality and enduring stone.
Visited During Tour
Luang Prabang (Laos) | Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Signature: Laos And Cambodia's Ancient Traditions tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code ALLZNS-11203
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1Luang Prabang
Welcome to Laos. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel to settle in. Take a moment to absorb the atmosphere of this spiritual center, where golden temple roofs glint through the palm trees and the air is heavy with the scent of frangipani. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and dinner to celebrate the start of your expedition through Laos and Cambodia.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Welcome Reception, Briefing & Dinner
Join the Expedition Leader and group for a welcome reception with drinks and finger foods, an orientation/presentation, and a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Accommodations: The Luang Say Residence -
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2Luang Prabang
Step into the serenity of Wat Xieng Thong, the "Golden City Monastery," admiring its sweeping roofs and intricate glass mosaics that catch the morning light. Engage in a special monk chat, learning directly from a resident about monastic life and the path of enlightenment. Continue to Ock Pop Tok for an exclusive founder-led tour, diving into the colorful world of Lao textiles. Try your hand at natural dyeing, creating a scarf to take home. The day culminates in a profound cultural exchange: visit a local family in Ban Nongkham for a Baci ceremony. Tie white cotton threads around wrists to call back the spirits, then share a traditional family-style dinner and warm conversation in their home.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Cultural Foundations at Wat Xieng Thong and Monk Chat
Visit Luang Prabang's most important temple, Wat Xieng Thong, including a special monk chat to learn about monastic life, spirituality, and Buddhist traditions.
Ock Pop Tok Founder-Led Visit & Hands-On Dyeing Workshop
Experience an exclusive founder-led tour of Ock Pop Tok, with a Silk Road textile seminar, weaving demonstrations, and a hands-on natural dye workshop.
Free Time in Luang Prabang
Arrive at the hotel for free time in the afternoon.
Home Experience & Baci Ceremony in Ban Nongkham
Join a local host family for cultural activities from lemongrass-stuffed cooking and bamboo weaving to a traditional Baci Ceremony followed by a family-style Lao dinner.
Accommodations: The Luang Say Residence -
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3Luang Prabang
Rise in the mist of dawn to participate in Tak Bat, the sacred alms-giving ritual. Kneel quietly on the sidewalk to offer sticky rice to the silent procession of saffron-robed monks-a timeless rhythm of Luang Prabang. Wander the morning market, smelling the fresh herbs and river fish, before boarding a boat for a scenic cruise along the Mekong. Transfer to the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Waterfall, surrounded by dense jungle. Here, visit the Free the Bears Rescue Centre. Guided by a conservationist, learn about their efforts to protect sun bears and Asiatic black bears, even helping to prepare their food. Return to town to explore the vibrant night market after dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Alms Giving & Old Town Morning
Rise and shine to participate in Luang Prabang's sacred alms-giving ritual and explore the morning market with a coffee stop before returning back to the hotel for breakfast.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Kuang Si Waterfall and Bear Conservation Center Visit
Depart the boat and continue by minivan to Kuang Si Waterfall. First, visit the Kuang Si Bear Conservation Center with a conservationist before continuing on to see Kuang Si Waterfall with lunch.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time in Luang Prabang
During your free time, relax at your hotel or explore your surroundings.
Dinner and Night Market Visit in Luang Prabang
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the night market.
Accommodations: The Luang Say Residence -
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4Luang Prabang/Siem Reap
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Luang Prabang, perhaps visiting a French colonial cafe. Enjoy Lunch before transferring to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the Khmer Empire. Settle into your hotel, transitioning from the quiet of Laos to the historic energy of Cambodia. This evening, dinner at the hotel is included, but at your leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Shinta Mani Angkor -
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5Siem Reap
Wake in the pre-dawn hours to witness the silhouette of Angkor Wat's lotus towers against a violet sky. As the sun rises, explore the world's largest religious monument, marveling at the intricate bas-reliefs that tell Hindu epics in stone. Continue to the Bayon Temple, where 216 giant stone faces smile enigmatically from the towers, watching over the forest. Take a mid-day break for lunch at a local restaurant inside the complex then walk through the jungle-claimed ruins of Ta Prohm Temple, where massive silk-cotton tree roots strangle the stone walls in a slow-motion embrace. Head back to the hotel for some time at leisure before connecting with the local culture at a family-style dinner, tasting the distinct flavors of Khmer cuisine and reflecting on the empire you have walked through.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Witness the iconic sunrise over Angkor Wat before returning back to the hotel for breakfast.
Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm Temple Visit
Visit Bayon and Ta Prohm Temple with a stop for a light lunch at a local restaurant in between visits.
Dinner at Spoons Restaurant
Sit down for a delicious dinner at Spoons Restaurant, part of SPOONS a Cambodian Organization that works with underprivileged young adults and gives them the opportunity to be self-supporting by providing them with education, training, and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry. Their vision is to create a future where all young adults will have equal opportunities to gain independence and be able to shape their own lives.
Accommodations: Shinta Mani Angkor -
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6Siem Reap
Begin with a scenic boat ride to Kampong Kleang, observing life in the stilted villages hovering over the water. Visit the New Hope Project, a G Adventures-supported initiative providing healthcare and education to youth. Meet a co-founder to see the impact firsthand then enjoy lunch at the community restaurant. In the afternoon, gain exclusive access to Conservation D'Angkor. Step behind the scenes to see how looted artifacts are restored, a vital effort to preserve Khmer heritage. Travel between sites with the Lady Tuk Tuk drivers, a project empowering women in tourism. The expedition concludes with a farewell dinner and a Khmer drumming show performed by lady drummers, celebrating the depth of history and the resilience of the people you have met along the way.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat Ride through Kampong Kleang
Hop-on a wooden boat and enjoy a scenic ride through the high-stilt house village of Kampong Kleang.
New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant Visit and Lunch
Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures. Providing skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members, the project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Visit the restaurant run by locals and see how the New Hope project has supported positive change in the community. Learn about the social enterprise and meet one of the co-founders, followed by a guided walk through the project and its impact on the local community.
Travel to Conservation D'Angkor by Lady Tuktuk Drivers
Travel to Conservation D'Angkor by Lady Tuktuk Drivers, a G Adventures-supported organization.
Conservation D'Angkor Visit
Gain exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the Angkor Conservation Center, an area not open to the public before returning to the hotel.
Farewell Dinner at Bensley’s Bar with Lady Drum Show
Enjoy a private dinner in Bensley's Art Gallery, accompanied by a wrap up presentation by the local expert and a unique performance.
Accommodations: Shinta Mani Angkor -
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7Siem Reap
Your expedition through Southeast Asia concludes today. Transfer to the Siem reap airport, provided at any time during the day.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your Expedition Leader can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Departure Transfer
You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport at the end of your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Signature: Laos And Cambodia's Ancient Traditions tour:
Luang Prabang
The Luang Say Residence
Location
Luang Prabang, Laos
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Siem Reap
Shinta Mani Angkor
Location
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Signature: Laos And Cambodia's Ancient Traditions tour:
Group Size
Max 22
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Dinner at Spoons Restaurant, Siem ReapYour G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant Visit and Lunch, Siem ReapYour G for Good Moment: Travel to Conservation D'Angkor by Lady Tuktuk Drivers, Siem ReapYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Reception, Briefing & Dinner, Luang PrabangYour Local Living Moment: Home Experience & Baci Ceremony in Ban Nongkham, Luang PrabangSignature Moment: Kuang Si Waterfall and Bear Conservation Center Visit, Luang PrabangSignature Moment: Conservation D'Angkor Visit, Siem Reap. Arrival and Departure Transfer. Cultural Foundations at Wat Xieng Thong and Monk Chat. Ock Pop Tok Founder-Led Visit & Hands-On Dyeing Workshop. Free Time in Luang Prabang. Alms Giving & Old Town Morning. Free Time in Luang Prabang. Dinner and Night Market Visit in Luang Prabang. Sunrise at Angkor Wat. Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm Temple Visit. Boat Ride through Kampong Kleang. Bensley's Bar with Lady Drum Show farewell dinner.
Highlights
Visit a National Geographic-funded sanctuary with a conservationist to see rescued bears, Go behind the scenes at Conservation D'Angkor to view rare artifact restoration, Join a local family for a traditional Lao ritual that gathers and protects the soul, Savor a six-course feast at Embassy Restaurant while hearing the chef's personal journey, Participate in the sacred morning tradition of offering sticky rice to monks in Luang Prabang.
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Accommodation Summary
Hotel (6 nights)
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your Expedition Leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. While trekking in remote regions food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
National Geographic Expedition Leader and Expedition Expert throughout
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Private Vehicle, Walking, Boat, Plane, Tuk tuk.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
How should I dress to respect local customs during the tour?
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Service Level
Luxury: Five-star hospitality and meticulously curated inclusions, featuring iconic properties, fine dining, and private door-to-door service.
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