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An ideal snapshot of Indochina with one short trip.
indochina multi-centres
Capture the essence of these three countries in one remarkable trip, see subtle changes, contrasts in culture and take home the experience of a lifetime.
itinerary 1
12 NIGHTS LUANG PRABANG: 3 NIGHTS SIEM REAP: 3 NIGHTS PHNOM PENH: 2 NIGHTS SIHANOUKVILLE OR KEP: 4 NIGHTS
Thom, The Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the incredible Angkor Wat.
itinerary 2
10 NIGHTS SIEM REAP: 3 NIGHTS HO CHI MINH CITY: 3 NIGHTS NHA TRANG OR PHAN THIET: 4 NIGHTS
DAY 8
Fly southeast on Siem Reap Airways to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. On arrival transfer to the first class Sunway hotel (p86) or the deluxe Raffles Le Royal (p86) for your next two nights. Explore the city on our prebookable City Tour which takes you to the splendid Wat Phnom, Royal Palace, Wat Ounalom, National Museum, Russian Market and the notorious Tuol Sleng detention centre, a painful reminder of the crimes committed by the Khmer Rouge government in the 1970s.
DAY 1
Fly Thai Airways overnight to Bangkok, connecting onwards with Bangkok Airways to Luang Prabang for three nights at the first class Three Nagas (p98) or deluxe La Residence (p99). Set on the banks of the Mekong River, Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of Laos and its many ornate temples have enchanted visitors and led to its status as a World Heritage listed site. Learn a little more about the subtle flavours and local ingredients involved in Lao cuisine by prebooking our Creative Cooking Class.
DAY 1
Fly British Airways overnight to Bangkok, connecting onwards with Bangkok Airways to Siem Reap. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the first class Sokha Angkor Hotel (p82) or the deluxe Sofitel Royal Angkor (p84) for three nights. As well as the temples of Angkor there is much more to discover in the area and we recommend our half day tour visiting Tonle Sap lake. The tour offers an insight into traditional life, visiting small fishing villages built on stilts over the lake. There is also the opportunity to spot the incredible array of waterfowl and other birdlife that inhabit the area's wetlands.
DAY 10
Transfer by road (approximately three hours) for four nights at the coastal resorts of Sihanoukville or Kep. Sihanoukville offers quiet beaches and a relaxed ambience, staying at the first class Sokha Beach Resort (p89). The area around Kep is still wonderfully underdeveloped, it was here that many of the French colonialists built beachside villas and the area is just starting to awaken to international tourism. Stay at the medium class Champey Inn (p88).
DAY 5
Fly Siem Reap Airways to Siem Reap (from April to October on Lao Airlines via Vientiane). On arrival transfer to the first class Sokha Angkor Hotel (p82) or the deluxe Sofitel Royal Angkor (p84) for three nights. Siem Reap is the gateway to the temples of Angkor and you may decide to explore them on our prebookable full day tour taking in Angkor 24
DAY 5
Fly Vietnam Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City for three nights at the first class Windsor Plaza (p48) or the deluxe Sheraton Saigon (p50). Our prebookable Ho Chi Minh City Tour provides an insight into the past, present and future of the city, taking you to
DAY 14
Return transfer to Phnom Penh and fly Thai Airways overnight to Heathrow, via Bangkok.
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