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Discover Cambodia and Laos
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A Group tour to temples, jungles, Mekong boat rides and the incredible lost city of Angkor on this journey through the hidden kingdoms of Cambodia and Laos. |
Ref: EX-AOC
18 days
from £1399 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Cambodia Laos
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Isolated by politics, conflict and geography, these fascinating countries can claim to be the least known and most mysterious in the Orient. Cambodia is home to a lost civilisation and the magnificent temple complex at Angkor stands testament to the former power of the Khmer empire. Rediscovered in the 1870s and famously described as being "grander then anything of Greece or Rome" by the French explorer Henri Mouhot, Angkor stands alongside Chichen Itza and Machu Picchu as one of the world's most spectacular archaeological sites. Water is the life blood of Cambodia and we journey by boat on the vast Tonle Sap (lake) past the rice fields to the capital Phnom Penh. Immortalised by Hollywood, visits to the infamous 'killing fields' and genocide museum are a moving and unforgettable experience, but the city has more to offer including the fabulous Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Closed until the 1970s, Laos is still an undiscovered gem and we journey by boat and road through spectacular limestone karst scenery, rice paddies and rugged forested hills fringed by waterfalls which are home to both indigenous tribes and numerous natural wonders. The towns exude casual grandeur with sleepy Louang Prabang, a world heritage site, typifying the tranquil atmosphere of this beautiful country.
Regional flights with KLM
For just £25 we can offer flights from the following airports for this trip: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, London city airport, Humberside, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Teeside and Stansted into Amsterdam to connect with your onward flight.
Trip Profile
An adventurous itinerary by boat and private vehicle, sometimes on poor roads; a busy trip but with plenty of free time to relax.
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 16 plus leader and local guides.
Accommodation
14 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night guest house.
Food
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Bangkok. | Day 3 | Visit Grand Palace then drive to Aranyaprathet, on the Cambodian border. | Day 4 | Cross the border and drive to Siem Reap; evening visit to see the sunset over Angkor from Phnom Bakheng temple. | Day 5 | Two full days to explore the magical temple complex of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Banteay Srei and other outlying temples. | Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | Morning boat ride across the Tonle Sap to Phnom Penh; free afternoon for individual exploration. | Day 8 | Full day sightseeing including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and memorials to the recent history including S21 prison and the 'Killing Fields'. | Day 9 | Fly to Vientiane, the capital of Laos; free afternoon to explore. | Day 10 | Morning sightseeing in the capital; afternoon drive to Vang Vieng on the banks of the Nam Xong River. | Day 11 | Free day to relax in this idyllic town or take a walk and explore the caves in the spectacular limestone karst and rolling hills. | Day 12 | Return to Vientiane; fly to Louang Prabang. | Day 13 | Early morning climb Mt. Phousi for sunrise; rest of the day free to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere or visit waterfalls. | Day 14 | Fast boat trip to Pakbeng visiting the Pak Ou Caves on the way. | Day 15 | Continue by boat to the border town of Huayxai and cross the Mekong to Chiang Rai. | Day 16 | To Chiang Mai; overnight train to Bangkok. | Day 17 | Free time for last minute shopping or exploration; evening depart. | Day 18 | London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 13 Nov 04 | *£1399 | 11 Dec 04 18 Dec 04 19 Mar 05 | *£1595 | 08 Jan 05 29 Jan 05 19 Feb 05 02 Apr 05 | *£1425 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$60 (approx. £40)
Optional single supplement £145
Insurance £88
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Discover Cambodia and Laos
A Group tour to temples, jungles, Mekong boat rides and the incredible lost city of Angkor on this journey through the hidden kingdoms of Cambodia and Laos.
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