Oriente Selvaggio - Cambogia e Laos

Meeting at Catania airport on January 24, 2027, at 04:00. Departure for Rome at 06:00. Arrival at Rome Fiumicino at 07:25. Departure of the Rome Fiumicino/Singapore flight at 10:50, arriving in Singapore at 05:40 on January 25. Singapore/Siem Reap flight at 08:40, arriving in Siem Reap at 09:50.

For those departing from Rome, the meeting point is at the boarding gate for Singapore at 09:00 on January 24, 2027.

Siem Reap Arrival (Dinner).

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Siem Reap. After checking in, treat yourself to a walk through the Old Market of Siem Reap. By day, the market offers everything from fresh fish to gear, while in the evening, the nearby streets and alleys come alive with small boutiques, galleries, cafes, and bars. In the evening, a delicious dinner with an Apsara dance performance awaits you at a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap. Lunch on your own. www.pierrehotelspa.com

Siem Reap – Angkor Complex (25 km by bicycle) Breakfast and Lunch.

We begin a fantastic bicycle tour, riding along secondary and less-traveled roads to the West Gate of the city of Angkor Thom. This route offers more authentic glimpses of traditional houses and fascinating stilt architecture. We continue to the Bayon Temple (216 Buddha faces) and the Ta Prohm Temple. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will deeply explore the magnificent 12th-century Angkor Wat: you will understand why this great temple has no equal. From Angkor Wat, we return to Siem Reap via the back road.

Overnight in Siem Reap. Dinner on your own. www.pierrehotelspa.com

Siem Reap – Roluos Temples – Tonle Sap (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) - (tuk-tuk tour).

Today we travel by tuk-tuk to visit the Roluos temples, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. We explore the small temples of Bakong, Preah Ko, and Lolei, then hop back on our bikes and ride to Tonle Sap Lake, in the Kampong Kleang area, for a boat excursion. Along the way, we will pass through small villages and vibrant green rice paddies: a true portrait of rural Cambodia. Children may run out of their homes to greet us, while water buffalo wallow in muddy pools. Check-in at a homestay in Kampong Kleang, dinner at the homestay.

Overnight in a homestay in Kampong Kleang.

Mount Kulen – Preah Kral (15 km trekking) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).

Breakfast at the homestay. Early departure and transfer to the base of Mount Kulen to begin the trek. We start the uphill walk through the dense forest, passing lingams carved into the rock and waterfalls. We will enjoy beautiful views and a well-deserved lunch; after lunch, we continue towards Sras Damrei. Return to Tisak Resort. Dinner at Tisak Resort. Overnight at Tisak Resort. https://thisakresortcheungphnomkulen.com/

Tisak Resort - Preah Kral – Ta Penh Village (15 km trekking) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).

After breakfast at Tisak Resort, transfer to Preah Kral and departure for a trek through the forest to a hidden temple. We continue the trek until we reach the village of Ta Penh. The village has about 200 families, most of whom live by farming.

Dinner at Tisak Resort.

Overnight at Tisak Resort. https://thisakresortcheungphnomkulen.com/

Ta Penh Village – Preah Angthom Waterfall (19 km trekking) – Siem Reap. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).

Today you will continue your trek, walking through rice paddies and forests to the Kra Hom temple on the mountain top. Here you can admire the statue of the Reclining Buddha and take some photos of the landscape below. Finally, you will arrive at the Preah Angthom Waterfall, where you will have lunch, take a swim, or simply relax.

Return to the city. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap. www.pierrehotelspa.com

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Satcha Handicraft Center, a unique place with free admission. The 6 workshops, built exclusively with Cambodian bamboo from Kampong Cham, combine traditional knowledge with contemporary design inspired by Khmer ornaments. They host over 50 artisans and 15 different crafts: stone and wood carving, bamboo, leather, weaving, rattan, seagrass, water hyacinth, silk, cotton, painting and lacquering, jewelry, and silversmithing.

In the afternoon, visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, which houses very unique frescoes of the Reamker (Ramayana), believed to date back to the late 19th century. Continue with a visit to “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecole”, the best of authentic Khmer art and craftsmanship. We conclude our visits at one of the city's lively markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where you can find truly everything. Lunch on your own.

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap. www.pierrehotelspa.com

Siem Reap – Flight to Luang Prabang (Breakfast, lunch).

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang.

Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this place, with its stunning natural landscape and cultural sites, make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. Dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang. https://www.treasurehotellaos.com/

Luang Prabang – Trekking to Ban Long Lao and Kuang Si Waterfalls (Breakfast and lunch)

For those interested, there is the possibility to witness the traditional alms-giving ceremony of the monks at dawn. After breakfast, transfer to Ban Long Lao and visit the Khmu and Hmong villages to learn about the traditions of the two communities.

The trek crosses rice paddies, vegetable gardens, and forest, with a stop at a historic cave and arrival at the springs of the Kuang Si waterfalls. In the afternoon, relax and swim in the famous natural pools, with the possibility of visiting the bear rescue center.

Return to Luang Prabang with a stop at the Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center to admire local crafts and the sunset over the Mekong. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

Luang Prabang - Train to Oudomxay (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).

After breakfast, we will take the express train to Oudomxay. The Oudomxay province is home to 23 ethnic minority groups. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to the Namkat Yolapa jungle resort. After checking in, we will enjoy a short trek in the jungle to the Namkat waterfall. Take your time at the waterfall before returning to the hotel.

Overnight in Oudomxay. http://www.namkatyorlapa.com/

Oudomxay - Trekking to Ban Phavie (Breakfast, Packed Lunch/Dinner).

In the morning, you will depart for Pak Khai. This pleasant journey will offer wonderful views of the Nam Pak River, terraced rice paddies, and small villages along the riverbanks.

Upon arrival, you will begin your trek along a mountain path that follows a stream through lush vegetation. Along the way, you will have the chance to meet local farmers working in their rice paddies and learn how they cultivate the land, hunt small game, and fish in the mountain stream, before heading into the rainforest.

After about 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will emerge from the forest and reach Ban Phavie, a beautiful Khamu village on a hilltop. Packed lunch in the village (prepared/provided by the guide). Continue to some nearby waterfalls, with the possibility of relaxing in the clear, refreshing waters (weather permitting).

Around 14:30, you will return to Namkat Yolapa, arriving in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Oudomxay. http://www.namkatyorlapa.com/

Oudomxay – Road to Nongkhiau (Breakfast/Dinner).

After breakfast, departure towards the remote mountainous area of Northern Laos in the direction of Nongkhiau. The green and rugged landscapes, along with the ethnic diversity of the local population, make this journey a memorable experience. Stop for a brief visit to some Kamu and H’Mong hill tribe villages. Upon arrival in Nongkhiau, start the hike to the Pha Xomnang viewpoint: the path is mostly uphill and leads to a panorama surrounded by karst mountains and valleys. Time at the summit to admire the view and rest, then descend and return to the hotel.

Lunch on your own.

Overnight in Nongkhiau. http://www.nongkhiau.com/

Nongkhiau - Trekking to the 100 Waterfalls (Breakfast, Lunch).

Start the day with a boat ride on the Nam Ou to a small village, where you will discover the lifestyle along the river. Continue with a trek through streams and rice paddies to the base of the “100 Waterfalls”. In the following hours, you will be immersed in water and jungle, accompanied by the sound of the falls; the natural pools invite you for a refreshing swim.

The guide will accompany you along the waterfalls and prepare a local-style lunch directly at the falls (lunch provided/prepared by the guide). Afterwards, return via a path used by local inhabitants from the top of the waterfalls towards the valley, with views of the Nam Ou Valley.

Return to the village and time to observe daily life, then return to Nongkhiau by boat.

Dinner on your own.

Overnight in Nongkhiau. http://www.nongkhiau.com/

Nongkhiau – Visits and return to Luang Prabang (Breakfast).

After breakfast, departure to visit the historic Tham Pha Tok cave, where local inhabitants hid during the Indochina War, and the nearby Ban Manda War Museum, a community museum that tells the story of local life and the resilience of Laos during the long US bombings. Meet the driver and transfer to Luang Prabang. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight in Luang Prabang. https://www.treasurehotellaos.com/

Luang Prabang – Ban Nong Heo & Trekking to Kuang Sy - Siem Reap – Flight to Siem Reap - (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).

After breakfast, we will climb to the top of Mount Phousi, where we will visit the golden stupa and enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the city.

The visit continues to the National Museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, which preserves a rich collection of artifacts representing the history and culture of Laos.

We will also visit the oldest temple in the city, Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, famous for its extraordinary “Tree of Life” mosaic, made with colored glass.

At the end of the visits, transfer to the airport in time for the return flight to Siem Reap.

Arrival in Siem Reap in the late afternoon. Overnight in Siem Reap. www.pierrehotelspa.com

Return to Italy (Breakfast).

After breakfast, free day until the transfer to the airport for departure. Departure from Siem Reap at 16:45. Arrival in Singapore at 20:10.

Departure on February 10, 2027, from Singapore for Rome Fiumicino at 01:55. Arrival at Rome Fiumicino at 08:10. Flight from Rome Fiumicino to Catania at 12:05, arriving in Catania at 13:25.