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road to angkor - westbound
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9 days, Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
Departs every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat & selected Mon, Wed, Sun itiNerary... Day 1 ho chi Minh city Vietnams largest city brims with streetside stalls, stylish new boutiques, tamarind trees and motorbikes carrying everything from chickens to children. *plus Local Payment US$100
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Arrive early for a first taste of pho or a bit of bargain-hunting at the Ben Thanh Market. Days 2-3 Phnom Penh Cross into Cambodia and confront the countrys tragic past in the chilling Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. A visit to the infamous Killing Fields is equally sobering, the site marked by a stupa made of some 8,000 skulls. Later, theres time to check out the capitals many other attractions such as the Silver Pagoda with its dazzling silver-tiled floor. Days 4-6 siem reap/angkor Wat Travel back to a brighter time in Cambodian history with a trip to the temples of Angkor. From sunup to sundown, soak up the sacred beauty of Angkor Wat, the eerie shadows of Ta Prohm and the serene smiles on the carved faces of the Bayon. Dont miss sunrise over the complex - the hilltop sanctuary of Phnom Bakheng is the best place to see it so climb up on foot or ride there on an elephant. Day 7 Battambang Travel by boat to Battambang via Tonle Sap Lake. Admire the elegant architecture left behind by the French, learn the secrets of Khmer cuisine in a cooking class or clickety-clack along on an ingenious contraption known as a bamboo train in the tranquil riverside town. Days 8-9 Bangkok Bus across the Thai border to Bangkok for a plate of pad thai, a soothing traditional massage or a spot of shopping at the Suan Lum Night Bazaar - all perfect ways to round off the historic journey from Angkor.
accoMMoDatioN Hotels (8 nts) traNsPort Plane, bus, boat, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch BuDGet Allow US$150 for meals not included DeParts Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat & selected Mon, Wed, Sun GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. Please note that you may be refused entry to Thailand if you cannot provide proof of ongoing travel out of the country, such as flight or bus tickets. 2. Some accommodation may be multishare traVeller ratiNG 4.55 out of 5 triP coDe Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Road from Angkor, Cambodia - Jamie Shotton
" relive the glory of the khmer empire at the temples of angkor " ride a bamboo train in riverside Battambang " experience the buzz of ho chi Minh city
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22 days, Hanoi to Bangkok
Departs every Wed, Sat & selected Mon itiNerary... Days 1-2 hanoi Explore the 36 streets of the Old Quarter amid the hum of motorbikes and hawker calls. Days 3-4 halong Bay Breakfast with the kids of the Blue Dragon Childrens *plus Local Payment US$300
Physical culture shock
Foundation before boarding a boat bound for beautiful Halong Bay. Days 5-6 hue Take a dragon boat cruise down the timeless Perfume River and discover Vietnams regal past amongst the tombs, temples and pagodas of Hue. Days 7-9 hoi an Traditional architecture, talented artisans and tasty local food make Hoi An a fantastic destination. Days 10-12 Nha trang Swim in the South China Sea or savour fresh seafood on a boat cruise over Nha Trangs aquamarine waters. Days 13-14 ho chi Minh city Lose yourself in the entrepreneurial tempest of Saigon before rowing leisurely along the Mekong. Learn about longan honey from a local bee-keeper and stroll through a rural village for an insight into traditional life. Days 15-16 Phnom Penh Reflect on the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime at the Tuol Sleng Museum and at the site of the Killing Fields. A visit to the glittering Silver Pagoda sheds light on brighter times in the countrys history. Days 17-19 siem reap/angkor Wat Temple-hop around the Angkor complex. Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the sight of silvery vines wrapped around the structures of Ta Prohm and the enigmatic smiles on the faces of Bayon will remain in your memory forever. Day 20 Battambang Try your hand at cooking Cambodian dishes, tour the surrounding countryside or travel along the railroad on a bamboo train. Days 21-22 Bangkok Raise glasses of beer to toast a great adventure.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Sharing a smile, Cambodia - Jenny Jones accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (18 nts), overnight boat (1 nt), overnight trains (2 nts) traNsPort Plane, overnight train, bus, minibus, boat, cyclo, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 15 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner BuDGet Allow US$300 for meals not included DeParts Every Wed, Sat & selected Mon GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. Please note that you may be refused entry to Thailand if you cannot provide proof of ongoing travel out of the country, such as flight or bus tickets. 2. Some accommodation may be multishare traVeller ratiNG 4.76 out of 5 triP coDe
" Be enchanted by the ancient ruins of angkor " cruise on halong Bay " take in the calm of French-style hoi an " kick back with a brew in Bangkok
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