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The Student Travel Specialists SINCE 1994 INCLUSIONS* Ancient culture and architecture surrounds NEW YORK you through Southeast Asia’s most treasured • All Local Transportation, including Private Motorcoach 30 Jericho Executive Plaza, Suite 500E and International Flights (Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam) countries. Explore the palaces of Cambodia, Jericho, NY 11753 • 10 Night Accommodations including Breakfasts shop the bustling markets of Laos, and direct: 516.334.2400 • Meals as Indicated Throughout Itinerary enjoy interacting with and aiding the villages toll-free: 800.896.3858 • English-Speaking Tour Guide throughout Trip fax: 516.334.2466 of . This wraps up with an eye- • All Activities and Tours Stated in the Itinerary opening trip to into the Vietnam culture. • Baggage Fees, All Tips and Gratuities Email Questions to: * Subject to individual customization [email protected] TRIP DETAILS AT A GLANCE

DAY 1 - Siem Reap DAY 8 - Vientaine Upon arriving in Siem Reap, your guide will meet you After breakfast, board a cruise upstream on the Visit Si Saket, nestled within a lush tropical at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for an Mekong River, featuring a gorgeous, panoramic view plantation. This large temple (wat) displaying a strong introduction to the delicious Cambodian and Khmer of the tranquil countryside and a visit to the mysterious Thai influence with some fine, but fading Buddhist seafood cuisine. Then, take the evening to relax after Pak Ou Caves. Along the way, we stop and do service murals, is home to over 6,000 Buddhas of different your long travels. at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice sizes and styles. During the day, you can climb the wine is distilled. monument for a breathtaking view of the city or hop in a tuk-tuk for a 10-minute ride, via the Arc de Triomphe- DAY 2 - Angkor Tham & Angkor Wat In the afternoon, we will drive our way to Kuang Si like Patuxai. Along the way, stop by Pha That Luang, a Siem Reap is your gateway to exploring the rich Waterfall, paying a visit to the Lao ethnic minority very-sacred, castle-like symbol of and the and exciting Cambodian culture. The temples of groups in Ban Na Ouan Village and Hmong Village Laotian state. The design embodies Buddhist ideas Angkor, built between the 7th and 11th centuries, before freeing yourself in the waterfall’s cool ponds. about ascending to Nirvana, and of course depicts represent one of the most impressive examples of Whether splashing, swimming, or simply walking the many Buddhas. man’s creativity. In the morning, we visit the antique lush trails, Kuang Si Waterfall is the perfect place to capital of Angkor Thom, including visits to the cool off from the exploration. Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, DAY 9 - Travel to Hanoi and the Bayon. The afternoon continues at Ta Prohm, DAY 5 - Xiang Khoung Spend the morning absorbing the leisurely air that an amazing monastery built in the 12th century and emanates from Vientiane, perhaps cracking open We will leave very early for a gorgeous bus ride to bearing resemblance to a smaller Angkor Thom. It is a a book at one of the French-inspired cafes. In the Xiang Khoung. Pass through lush green felds striking example of the ways in which the overgrowing afternoon, head to the airport for your fight to and pristine lakes on the way, enjoying the vegetation has broken up much of the buildings and Hanoi. unmatched view of Laos’ incredible natural rock. Afterward, continue your day with a visit to the landscape. Upon arriving in Xiang Khoung, famous Angkor Wat Complex. you will spend the day at a small village, DAY 10 - Hanoi City Tour After the tour of the complexes, return to the hotel completing service and interacting with the In the morning, explore Hanoi by touring to freshen up before being transported to a local locals. some major historic sites, including Ho Chi restaurant for an Aspara Dinner Show. Minh Mausoleum (which holds the embalmed DAY 6 - Vieng Kham Village remains of Ho Chi Minh), Ho Chi Minh House on Stilt, the One Pillar , Hoa Lo prison and DAY 3 - Khmer Village In the morning, we will take a bus to Vieng Temple of Literature. Visit the Khmer Village and enjoy views of the rice feld Kham, another small village where you will and lots of palm trees moving in the fresh air. Then, complete service and spend time with the In the afternoon, continue touring the city head to Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, local schoolchildren. and visit the Museum of Ethnology, focusing to enjoy a boat cruise past foating villages complete on the 54 officially recognized ethnic with an abundance of local life and spirit. After the DAY 7 - Travel to Vientiane groups in Vietnam, and widely considered tour, depart for Luang Prabang, perhaps the most to be the fnest modern museum in the Today, offers yet another incredible opportunity well-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia and an nation. From there, hop on your rickshaw for service and immersion. Spend the day in Ban UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City. and cycle through the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Boua or Boua Village where you have the chance Its 36 streets and guilds make it an exhilarating to make an incredible impact on the community place to cycle through. The last stop on the tour DAY 4 - Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves by partaking in medical service is Hoan Kiem Lake, where you can walk through Participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad in the village’s clinic and (if possible) the enchanted Ngoc Son Temple and also enjoy monks collecting offerings of Alms from the faithful in the school. a Water Puppet Show to learn more about residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being Once that is complete and you say your Vietnamese traditional culture. the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. goodbye’s to the community, it is time to head From there, head off to the Morning Market, where you to Vientiane, the national capital of Laos. will see a diverse array of offerings like dried buffalo DAY 11 - Departure skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

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