Land of Laobodia
Visiting: Cambodia, Laos, ThailandCode: GTLC
Tour price from USD 1497.00 for 17 days - Land Only
The Tour Price displayed here is for the tour only and does not include international flights. Our flight prices are very competitive, please ask for a quote when making your booking
Plus a local payment of pp payable locallyThis is a payment for your trip that must be paid locally to your tour leader on the 1st day of the trip, in the specified currency.
Visiting: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand
Time for a game of ‘Spot the best Chinglish menu item’.
Land of Laobodia
Look out for: Braised dork, Upland forest trees pork ribs author, Bean salad with disabilities, Pork with fresh garbage, Slippery pig red paper fish chives**yes these are actual menu items we’ve seen(Was Laos & Cambodia)
Day
Bangkok
If you want to be formal you can refer to Bangkok by its traditional name: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit. We're sure nobody will mind if you want to keep things casual.Day 1Arrive in Bangkok and get to grips with this awesome cityDay 2Visit some of Bangkok’s most famous sights, including the Grand Palace and Emerald BuddhaEnjoy the rest of the day to further explore the city Shop for bargains, eat in exotic restaurants and perhaps hit some bars or nightclubsDay
Chiang Mai
Test your haggling skills at the Night Bazaar and see who can buy the cheapest DVD. Loser buys the khao soi.Spend a free day exploring the northern city of Chiang Mai, with over 120 temples in the centre aloneVisit the Tribal Research Institute and gain excellent background information on the cultures and customs of the various inhabitants of the hill regions Thailand and Laos Set off on an excursion to the top of Doi Suthep, with fantastic views over the city Perhaps get a traditional Thai massage or even partake in a cooking class Why not visit the Night Bazaar a great chance to practice those bargaining skillsDay
Huay Xai - Mekong River - Pakbeng
Cruise the Mekong on a slow boat, from one sleepy village to the next. You can’t miss the colourfully dressed Hmong hill women who come down from the mountains each day.Day 4Take a small boat across the Mekong River to Huay Xai, the first stop in Laos Enjoy time to wander around this small place and perhaps ascend the Naga stairs to Wat Jom Khao Manilat Perhaps visit a nearby minority village, where they make rice whiskey, noodles and handicraftsDay 5Board a slow boat for a trip down the Mekong River Arrive in the late afternoon at Pakbeng; a colourful village situated at the junction of the Mekong River and the smaller Beng RiverDay
Luang Prabang
Sounds like the name of an Italian fashion designer. In fact, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for temples and caves.Continue on the private slow boat, stopping to stretch your legs and explore the Pak Ou Caves, which contain hundreds of Buddha statues Arrive in Luang Prabang in the evening and wander the streets of ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’ Trek to the beautiful Kuang Si FallsDay
Vang Vieng - Vientiane
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Siem Reap - Angkor
Clear some space on your memory card, because everything at Angkor is photo-worthy. Our picks are sunset at Phnom Bakeng, the faces of Bayon and meeting the monks at Angkor Wat.Day 12Drive out to the Angkor temple complex to watch the sunset from one of the structures; Phnom Bakheng, Pre Rup temple, Sras Srong, Phnom Krom or Phnom Bok Day 13Take an informative day-long tour of the Angkor complex, visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant Terrace, Baphoun, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Prohm and, of course, Angkor WatDay 14Free time to do some exploring of your own Optional visit to the rose-coloured Banteay Srei Temple Perhaps visit Banteay Srei, located about 30 kilometres north of Siem Reap - considered to be the best preserved of all of Cambodia’s templesOptional trip with into the countryside to discover facets of rural life with a local site guide Kick back in Siem Reap and just wander around the town, visiting its market, shops and restaurants (B)Day
Phnom Penh
Heaps to do here: Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Prison, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom. Toast the end of your trip with a cocktail at the Foreign Correspondents' Club.Take a cyclo sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh to include the Royal Palace and the infamous Tuol Sleng Prison Join a bus to visit another reminder of the Khmer Rouge atrocities, the Choeung Ek killing fields Visit the Central Market, located in an old French colonial building - a good place to look for clothing or sarongs Enjoy the rest of the day exploring Phnom Penh city Perhaps stop by the Silver Pagoda, the temple of Wat Phnom, the National Museum and the French Quarter (B)While the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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