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Craig Jeffery says:
This was an enjoyable, well structured and paced tour of Asia. Each place was so unique, and our local guides were extremely exceptional. It was great to enjoy the experience in comfort and without having to worry about a thing!

Introduction: Four countries - the “jewels of Indo-China” in thirty three days. Another exciting and memorable trip, this time taking in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia with their breathtaking contrast in cultures, history and scenery. The tour opens in Thailand among the khlongs or canals of the capital Bangkok. After a days sightseeing and a visit to The Bridge over The River Kwai we head to Chiang Mai for trekking among the hillside villages of the north. Here we travel by foot, raft and on elephant back to spend time amongst the tribal villages, witnessing at first hand their culture and customs, and staying in traditional Thai minority family homes. On to Laos, the 'forgotten country', and “land of a million elephants”, where the highlight is a trip along the Mekong in a boat so that you can fully enjoy its waters, scenery and people. There are also trips to Luang Prabang with its monks in their bright orange robes going about their religious rituals and the sleepy capital Vientiane, with its wide boulevards. In Vietnam we visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in Hanoi, and then on to the beautiful limestone islets that have made Halong Bay a World Heritage site, spending the night on a traditional junk. Hue, with its cultural heritage, is followed by quaint Hoi An and then a night in Nha Trang, famous for its miles of white sandy beaches. Next we journey inland to Dalat in the Central Highlands to enjoy the cooler mountain air. Moving on to Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon - we enjoy the electric atmosphere of this dynamic city. Cambodia, on the final leg, offers one of the richest cultural legacies in South East Asia.The highlights are Phnom Penh, the capital - containing many memories of the countries violent past - and by contrast the spectacular fabled city of Angkor, home to many exotic religious monuments and the eighth wonder of the world.

Tour Style:	Small Group Tour - What's this?	Click map to zoom
Start:	Bangkok
Finish:	Siem Reap
Duration:	33 days
Cost:	US$4,710.00
Single Supplement:	US$1,390.00 - What's this?
Countries Visited & Visa Requirements:	Thailand - Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia
Maximum Group Size:	16
Age Range:	18-65 years - Any flexibility?
Itinerary:	Click here for details
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DEPARTURE DATES:

Start	Finish	Price	Trip Status	Book
Sun 17 Jun 12	Thu 19 Jul 12	US$4,710	Full
Sun 22 Jul 12	Thu 23 Aug 12	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 26 Aug 12	Thu 27 Sep 12	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 30 Sep 12	Thu 01 Nov 12	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 04 Nov 12	Thu 06 Dec 12	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 09 Dec 12	Thu 10 Jan 13	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
2013
Sun 13 Jan 13	Thu 14 Feb 13	US$4,710	Guaranteed	BOOK IT
Sun 17 Feb 13	Thu 21 Mar 13	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 24 Mar 13	Thu 25 Apr 13	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 28 Apr 13	Thu 30 May 13	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 02 Jun 13	Thu 04 Jul 13	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 07 Jul 13	Thu 08 Aug 13	US$4,710	Available	BOOK IT

ITINERARY:

Day 1		Join Bangkok - City Tour
Day 2		Floating Markets, Kanchanaburi - Bridge over River Kwai, Museum
Day 3		Hell Fire Pass, Ayutthaya, Dinner on Rice Barge Cruise. Overnight Train to Chiang Mai
Day 4		Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple, Night Markets
Days 5-6		White Karen Village, Hill Tribe Trek, Muser Village, Elephant Trek
Day 7		Bamboo Raft Trip, Chiang Mai
Day 8		Chiang Mai, To Chiang Rai via Tiger Temple
Days 9-10		Mekong River Boat Cruise, Pakbeng. Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang
Day 11		Luang Prabang - City Tour, Kuangsi Waterfall
Day 12		Luang Prabang. Fly Vientiane
Day 13		Vientiane - City Tour, Buddah Park
Day 14		Fly Hanoi
Day 15		Hanoi - City Tour, Water Puppet Show
Days 16-17		Halong Bay - Boat Cruise and Overnight Stay. Reunification Express to Hue
Days 18-19		Hue - Perfume River Boat Trip and City Tour
Day 20		Drive Hoi An - UNESCO Ancient Town
Day 21		Hoi An - Free Day. Optional Cooking Class
Day 22		Hoi An. Fly Nha Trang
Day 23		Drive Dalat - City Tour
Day 24		Dalat - Free Day. Optional Walking, Biking
Day 25		Fly Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Days 26-27		Ho Chi Minh City - City Tour, Cu Chi Tunnels. Optional Mekong Delta Tour
Days 28-29		Drive Phnom Penh - City Tour, Killing Fields
Days 30-32		Drive Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Temple Complex, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom
Day 33		Siem Reap - Tour Ends After Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS:

Thailand

• Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha • Wat Pho • Floating Market • Bridge over The River Kwai • Hell Fire Pass • Chiang Mai • Doi Suthep Temple • Trekking • Elephant Trek • Bamboo Rafting

Laos

• Boat Cruise Mekong River • Luang Prabang • Kuang Si Waterfalls • Pak Beng • Mount Phousi • Victory Monument

Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum • Hanoi Old Quarter and Water Puppet Show • Halong Bay Overnight Boat Stay • Reunification Express • Hue • Boat Ride Perfume River • Forbidden Purple City • Hoi An (UNESCO Ancient Town) • Dalat • Saigon • Cu Chi Tunnels

Cambodia

• Killing Fields • Genocidal Museum • Royal Palace • Angkor Wat • Angkor Thom • Terrace of Elephants • Sunset over Pre Rup Temple

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 31 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners • All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary • Escorted Tour - English Speaking Local Tour Leaders and/or Local Guides • Domestic Flights Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Hoi An to Nha Trang and Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City • International Flight Vientiane to Hanoi • Mekong Cruise in Laos • Overnight on Traditional Junk, Halong Bay

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT:

Accommodation

• Hotels (23 Nights)

• Lodges (1 Night)

• Guest House (3 Nights)

• Sleeper Train (2 Nights)

• Boat (1 Night)

• Village Houses (2 Nights)

Transport

• Plane

• Minibus

• 4wd Jeep