24 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

The capital and only major settlement in the vast, verdant Mondulkiri province, Sen Monorom manages to retain a laid-back, rural charm, in spite of an increase in development.

Sen Monorom is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, admire the sheer force of Dakdam Waterfall, relax and rejuvenate at Darunee Massage Shop, and don't miss a visit to Phnom DoKramom.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Sen Monorom road trip website.

Phnom Penh to Sen Monorom is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pakse.

Resting at the meeting point of the Se Don and Mekong rivers, Pakse provides the ideal starting point from which to begin your discovery of southern Laos.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Dao Heuang Market, don't miss a visit to Wat Luang Temple, then relax and rejuvenate at Dok Champa Massage, and finally don't miss a visit to Phu Salao, Golden Buddha.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Pakse online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Sen Monorom to Pakse takes 8 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Pakse can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can fly to Vientiane.

The riverside capital of Laos, Vientiane still has a relatively small urban area and a laid-back, relaxed feel to it.

Vientiane is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Buddha Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Si Saket, contemplate the long history of Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), and appreciate the history behind Wat That Luang Neua.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Vientiane online itinerary planner.

You can fly from Pakse to Vientiane in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Pakse in January, expect Vientiane to be a bit cooler, temps between 33°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Huay Xai.

Overlooking the mighty Mekong River, Huay Xai serves as an important entry and exit point from Thailand into Laos.

Huay Xai is known for adventure, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Wat Chomkao Manilat and contemplate the long history of Fort Carnot.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Huay Xai trip itinerary planner.

Do a combination of flight and car from Vientiane to Huay Xai in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You will leave for Luang Prabang on the 28th (Sat).

Designated a World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang sits at the meeting point of two rivers and offers numerous opportunities for sailing, climbing, and exploring scenic caves and waterfalls.

Take a break from Luang Prabang with a short trip to 100 Waterfalls in Nong Khiaw, about 52 minutes away. Spend the 30th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Kuang Si Waterfall, steep yourself in history at Wat Tat Luang, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, and shop like a local with Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Luang Prabang attractions app.

You can drive from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a bus. In January in Luang Prabang, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Vang Vieng.

Lying 150 km (93 mi) from Vientiane en route to Luang Prabang, and perched on the Song River, Vang Vieng attracts eco-tourists for the bizarre limestone hills surrounding the town.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, explore the activities along Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon, and then soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Vang Vieng online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time for travel to Siem Reap.

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

On the 3rd (Fri), delve into the distant past at Bayon Temple, then steep yourself in history at Angkor Thom, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ta Prohm, and finally steep yourself in history at Angkor Thom South Gate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Pre Rup, then delve into the distant past at Angkor Wat, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Siem Reap planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Vang Vieng to Siem Reap in 11 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In February in Siem Reap, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Koh Rong.

A slice of paradise in the Gulf of Thailand, the island of Koh Rong stands out as one of Cambodia's premier beachside escapes.

Koh Rong is known for sightseeing, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Koh Rong, kick back and relax at Long Set Beach, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jungle zoo, and stroll through Sok San Beach.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Koh Rong trip builder app.

Getting from Siem Reap to Koh Rong by combination of bus and ferry takes about 13 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of flight and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Phnom Penh.

On the confluence of two major rivers, Phnom Penh occupies a scenic location largely responsible for its nickname the "Charming City." On a trip to Phnom Penh you'll discover one of Asia's most dynamic cities, where the natives live much of their lives outdoors, on the streets, and in the bustling markets filled with scents of spicy foods.

On the 8th (Wed), make a trip to Kurata Pepper, hunt for treasures at Central Market, see the interesting displays at National Museum, then steep yourself in history at Royal Palace, and finally pause for some photo ops at Independence Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, stop by Cambodian Handicraft Association, then get engrossed in the history at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Statue of King Sisowath, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phnom.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Phnom Penh trip itinerary planning tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Koh Rong to Phnom Penh in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and train. In February in Phnom Penh, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel back home.