Discover Thailand, Laos & Cambodia -Cultural Holiday

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Asia's backroads including the Golden Triangle and Mekong River

After exploring the cities of Bangkok and Chiang Khong in Thailand we head to charming, tranquil, laid-back Laos, many people's favourite Asian destination.

We adapt to the pace of life by cruising slowly down the Mekong, exploring river caves and admiring the temples in dreamy, monastic Luang Prabang.

Away to the south is Cambodia, a country shaped by tragedy, where everyone we meet will have a story to tell.

From Phnom Penh's wide boulevards we head north to Siem Reap with two full days to discover the magnificent Khmer ruins of Angkor, which just missed out on being added to the new list of the seven wonders of the world a few years ago.

What makes this trip responsible?

In Luang Prabang we support the Laos River Village Project aimed at improving educational opportunities for children in rural communities along the Mekong River. See the Project page for full details
There will be the opportunity to eat for a good cause at either Sala Bai or Green Gecko restaurants in Siem Reap, both of which train under-privileged young Cambodians and provide street children with vocational training and general education to allow them to find a job in the tourism industry.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Bangkok.

Day 3

Morning city tour including Grand Palace and Wat Po; afternoon free.

Day 4

Fly to Chiang Rai; visit the Golden Triangle; to Chiang Khong and overnight overlooking the Mekong River.

Day
5 - 6

Slow boat to Luang Prabang in Laos via Pakbeng, visiting Pak Ou Caves on the way.

Day
7 - 8

Two days in charming Luang Prabang including a walking tour and visit to nearby Kwang Si waterfalls, plus free time to explore and unwind.

Day 9

To beautiful Vang Vieng through stunning mountain scenery.

Day 10

Free day; options include cycling, canoeing, visiting nearby caves or hilltribe villages.

Day 11

To Vientiane, the capital of Laos; afternoon walking tour.

Day 12

Fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia; afternoon free.

Day 13

Sightseeing including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and memorials to Cambodia's recent history Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the 'Killing Fields'.

Day 14

Drive to Angkor via Skuon trying its famous fried spiders if you dare.

Day
15 - 16

Two days to explore the incredible temples of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Banteay Srei and other outlying temples.

Day 17

Fly to Bangkok; free afternoon.

Day 18

Fly to London.

Day 19

Arrive London.

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Cambodia the doors of Angkor Thom: View of the impressive stone seated guardians of the city

Incense sticks outside Wat Pnom temple in Phnom Penh

Luang Prabang

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An excellent way to see a lot of Laos and Cambodia in a relatively short time. There is quite a…

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Excellent value busy trip. If you are used to "activity" holidays you might find it too relaxing. If you are…

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The best of over 10 holidays we've had with Exodus. Organised like clockwork, plenty of variety, good hotels and excellent…

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