9 Nights - Exclusive LGTBQ-Luxury Thailand Tour with Cambodia & Laos

Day 01-Nov 28, 2024

PRE-TOUR Luang Prabang

3 Nagas Luang Prabang by M Gallery - 3 nights Deluxe

spiritual vibe, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage filled with traditional temples and French-Indochinese architecture built around a sacred hill, Mount Phousi. Once the capital of the old Lan Xang kingdom, the laid-back city retains much of its royal charm and celebrates a rich artistic and cultural history.
Fast track service is arranged for your arrival at the airport. Upon exiting the aircraft (or aerobridge), you are met by a representative who collects your passport and documents (two passport photos per person) and assists with your visa on arrival application and express immigration process.
The representative then accompanies you through luggage collection and customs before leading you into the arrival hall to meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Set on a scenic hilltop, Belmond La Residence Phou Vao is a sanctuary of serenity amid Luang Prabang’s lush forest mountains. Built in heritage style, the property recreates colonial elegance with accents of wood and local fabrics. The swimming pool is the centerpiece of the property, offering an oasis of calm amid gorgeous views of native frangipani trees and jungle greenery.
For added indulgence, take time to experience traditional treatments at the spa or dine at the restaurant which serves inspired French cuisine. Built for the king's counsellor in 1903, 3 Nagas Luang Prabang MGallery is a character-filled property housed in three heritage buildings in the heart of Luang Prabang’s old town. Set around a courtyard garden, the hotel has a rustic atmosphere with dark wood interiors and locally made amenities. The alluring street-side restaurant serves fine Lao cuisine while the bar is the ideal place to unwind with a cocktail or two.

Day 02- November 29, 2024

PRE-TOUR Luang Prabang B-L

3 Nagas Luang Prabang by M Gallery Deluxe

05:30 Experience a quintessential Lao morning, starting with a spiritual tak bat, or almsgiving ritual. Each morning, locals line the streets to make offerings and receive blessings from monks who walk through the town in single file. Join them in giving alms and taking part in this timeless tradition. After the ceremony, visit the morning market where locals pick up their daily supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Return to your hotel for breakfast.
08:30 Uncover layers of history, culture and endless charm in Luang Prabang's meandering streets and iconic temples. Start with an overview of Lao history at the Royal Palace Museum, then visit Wat Visoun, the watermelon-shaped stupa.
Continue to Wat Xiengthong, an iconic temple covered in glittering mosaic art and learn about life and tradition in Laos' remote communities at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center, which showcases a collection of tribal textiles, tools and traditional artifacts.
11:30 Trek through a limestone-rich forest in remote northern Laos, exploring an ethnic village, lush jungles and a waterfall. The adventure begins about 90 minutes' drive from Luang Prabang. Tucked away in the quiet countryside, the village offers a rare insight into authentic tribal culture and a window into a different way of life. Depart from the village on foot, following the jungle trail through the tropical forest for about two hours. As you make your way through the lush landscape shaded by tall trees, you begin to hear the sound of rushing water in the distance and the path opens up to reveal the sparkling, turquoise lagoons of Kuang Si Waterfall.
12:00 This is the perfect time to stop for lunch at a scenic restaurant that serves Lao soups and papaya salads amid the peaceful jungle foliage. The waterfall creates a spectacular vision of sparkling, turquoise lagoons backed by lush green vegetation.
After lunch, you may wish to take a quick dip in the crystal clear pools or explore more walking trails. Say hello to some of the rare Asiatic black bears at the Bear Rescue Center, a small sanctuary for rescued and rehabilitated bears located within the forest.
15:30 Then meet your driver and return to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.
Please note: This trek requires a moderate level of fitness. Please remember to wear suitable footwear for walking in the forest. The path can get muddy at times, particularly between June and October.

Day 03-November 30, 2024

PRE-TOUR Luang Prabang B-L

3 Nagas Luang Prabang by M Gallery Deluxe

08:00 Explore remote villages, Buddhist caves and charming northern Laos vistas on a scenic Mekong River cruise. Soak up the picturesque countryside views as you travel upstream.

Visit a small community that produces khaipen, a typical Lao snack made from dried riverweed.
Then continue to the sacred caves of Pak Ou.
Enjoy calmness and tranquility of the Mekong while savoring a lunch of local dishes on board.

13:00 After lunch, continue cruising to the point where the Nam Ou meets the Mekong. Relax and watch the scenery shift between quiet villages and towering mountains as the boat continues towards the sacred caves of Pak Ou. Set in a limestone cliff overlooking the Mekong River, the caves are filled with thousands of Buddha statues made of wood and metal and have been a center of pilgrimage for centuries.
15:00 Visit a local temple at Done Khoun before heading back to Luang Prabang.

Day 04-December 1, 2024

PRE-TOUR Luang Prabang B

Depart from your hotel and transfer to the airport.

Day 01-December 10, 2024

POST TOUR Siem Reap

Anantara Angkor Resort 3 nights Suite

A flourishing provincial town, Siem Reap is best known as the gateway to the treasures of Angkor. A collection of jungle-covered temples dating as far back as the ninth century, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat, one of the most impressive examples of the lost Khmer civilization's architectural and artistic grandeur. The town is also an excellent base for exploring Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, and its floating fishing villages and bird sanctuaries.
Fast track service is arranged for your arrival at the airport. Upon landing, you are met by a representative who collects your passport and arrival card. The representative then assists with your visa on arrival as you are escorted past the immigration counter to collect your luggage and proceed through customs. Your passport is returned to you as you exit the terminal.
Please note: Please ensure that your arrival card is completed before handing it to the officer. For your visa on arrival, please also prepare one passport-size photograph. Visa fee is included.
Meet your guide and transfer directly to your hotel in Siem Reap, a 30-minute drive (subject to traffic).
Just minutes away from the iconic Angkor Wat, Anantara Angkor Resort is a boutique retreat inspired by the splendor of ancient Khmer royalty. The sophisticated sanctuary is set around a courtyard pool and features chic rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, classic Khmer architecture and private balconies or garden terraces. The restaurants offer a range of international and local cuisine while the spa offers extra indulgence complete with sauna, steam and whirlpool bath.

Day 02-December 11, 2024

POST TOUR Siem Reap B

Anantara Angkor Resort Suite

05:00 Head out before dawn to witness sunrise at Angkor Wat and explore the iconic 12th-century temple without the crowds. A UNESCO World Heritage, Angkor Wat is the crowning achievement of Khmer art and architecture and features a series of concentric courtyards decorated with intricate bas reliefs depicting complex scenes of Hindu mythology.
Visit Ta Prohm, a lost-in-the-jungle temple that was once a monastery for kings. Wander courtyards lined with stone-carved lintels that are cradled in the roots of tall trees and strangler figs.

12:00 Return to Siem Reap town where you have time for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide is happy to help with restaurant recommendations according to your personal tastes and interests.
In the afternoon, uncover more lost-world wonders at Angkor Thom, the great walled city that was the last and most enduring vestige of the Khmer empire. Enter through the South Gate which is flanked on both sides by an army of gods and demons.
15:00 Visit the Bayon, a temple in the center of the city with large stone faces that look out in each direction. Explore the grand Baphuon temple and wander through shaded parkland that leads to Preah Palilay and Phimeanakas, the private temple of King Jayavarman VII.
Stroll across the Terrace of the Elephants, which was used as a ceremonial stage, and admire intricate bas reliefs at the Terrace of the Leper King.
Please note: Please dress appropriately when visiting temples and religious sites. Short skirts or short trousers are not permitted as shoulders and knees should be covered.

Day 03-December 12, 2024

POST TOUR Siem Reap B

Anantara Angkor Resort Suite

Angkorian temple located in the quiet countryside northeast of Siem Reap. Known as the "Citadel of Women," the pink sandstone temple was built by a Brahmin priest in the 10th-century and contains some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art.
On the way to the temple, drive through rustic villages and rice paddies to meet a local family that has benefited from the Cambodia Clean Water Project, a non-profit initiative by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy. The project funds the installation of water wells with bio sand filters that remove 99% of bacteria, giving access to clean water to over 24,000 villagers since 2008.
You can contribute to the Cambodia Clean Water Project by pre-purchasing a water well for a local family. In a country where safe, clean, fresh water is a scarcity, one well goes a long way to improving the livelihoods of people living in the poorest provincial areas.
During your time in Siem Reap, you can visit the family that directly benefitted from your contribution and see the positive impact you have made in their lives. Please note that pre-purchased wells must be requested at least four months prior to travel. To find out more, visit www.akphilanthropy.org.
Later, experience life on the great Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the world's richest sources of fish. Travel by boat across the lake to explore a floating fishing village. Watch fishermen go about their work, witness authentic moments of life in the community and discover rare water birds flying overhead.

Day 4-December 13, 2024

POST TOUR Siem Reap B

After checking out of your hotel, meet your guide for a 30-minute transfer (subject to traffic) to Siem Reap Airport.
Fast track service is arranged for your departure at the airport. A representative assist with the usual airline check-in procedures then collects your passport and departure card so you can bypass immigration. Proceed through to airport security where your passport is returned to you and continue to your departure gate in time for boarding.