Escorted Tours 2023-24 1st Edition

River Kwai Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam Tour highlights ✔ Witness Damnoen Saduak floating market ✔ Tour Sukhothai and Sri Satchanalai Historical Parks ✔ Explore the temple ruins of Angkor Wat and the Cu Chi Tunnels ✔ Visit the famous Bridge over the River Kwai Follow the winding waterways of the mighty Mekong as you journey from Thailand’s tropical north to the temple ruins of Cambodia, ending with a scenic river cruise in Vietnam. Meal plan: 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 15 dinners Accommodation: Bangkok, 4 H Montien Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai, 3 H The Empress Hotel Sukhothai, 4 H Sukhothai Legendha Sukhothai to Bangkok, Sleeper Train Siem Reap, 4 H Saem Siemreap Hotel Battambang, 4 H Classy Hotel & Spa Phnom Penh, 4 H Sunway Hotel Long Xuyen, 3 H Hoa Binh Hotel Mekong Cruise, 4 H Mekong Eyes Saigon, 4 H Muong Thanh Grand Flights: London Heathrow to Thailand, returning from Vietnam with Qatar Airways (via Doha). Regional flights available, please see page 168-169 Tour pace: Challenging Day 1: UK to Bangkok, Thailand Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Bangkok D Arrive this evening and transfer to your hotel. Day 3: Bangkok B/L/D Today, visit a salt and coconut farm, lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and then the River Kwai for lunch at a floating restaurant. Later, visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WW2 cemetery. Day 4: Bangkok to Chiang Mai B/D After breakfast, depart for your flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, join your group for an intimate dining experience and an inside look at Thai family life as you visit a locals home for dinner. Day 5: Chiang Mai B/L/D This morning, journey to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, then visit a jade factory before lunch. This evening, enjoy a Khantoke dinner and a dance show. Day 6: Chiang Mai to Sukhothai B/L/D Depart Chiang Mai this morning, travelling first to Lampang to explore Wat Pongsanuk temple. Drive onward to Sukhothai, with the day at leisure. Day 7: Sukhothai to Bangkok B/L/D Explore the palaces and temples of Sukhothai Historical Park and Sri Satchanalai Historical Park. After dinner, board your overnight train to Bangkok. Day 8: Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia B/D After an early breakfast, visit the impressive golden Buddha at Wat Traimit Temple then stroll through Chinatown. This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where the rest of your day is at leisure. Day 9: Siem Reap B/L/D Enjoy a full-day tour of Angkor Wat , visiting ruins, palaces and the temple of Ta Prohmset amongst the towering trees. Day 10: Siem Reap to Battambang B/L/D Journey to the city of Battambang where you’ll visit Wat Ek Phnom Temple and two local markets. Day 11: Battambang to Phnom Penh B/L/D Sample local coffee at a market then explore a Chinese temple and the city’s abandoned train station. Travel to nearby Phnom Sampeau and tour the Killing Caves then continue to Phnom Penh. Day 12: Phnom Penh B/L/D Today’s tour takes in the Royal Palace, National Museum and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Day 13: Phnom Penh to Long Xuyen B/L/D After a tour of the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum, take a speedboat into Vietnam, disembarking at Chau Doc and transferring to Long Xuyen. Day 14: Long Xuyen to Mekong Cruise B/L/D Transfer to Can Tho and board your cruise ship. Sail through the morning then take a shore excursion to a local village before anchoring for the night. Day 15: Mekong Cruise to Saigon, Vietnam B/L/D Set sail and explore the canals of the Mekong Delta on a sampan boat or by foot. Disembark and travel to Saigon for your overnight stay. Day 16: Saigon B/L/D Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels then visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace before a walking tour through the city. Day 17: Saigon to the UK B Transfer for your return flight, via Doha or continue on to your chosen extension.        Chiang Mai Sukhothai Phitsanulok Bangkok Siem Reap Battambang Phnom Penh Long Xuyen Saigon < < Cambodia Thailand Vietnam Coach Air Rail Boat Nights 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 Small Group Tour - 25 or less P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £949 Extend your tour Mui Ne beach stay, 3 nights, 4 H from £379 Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £949 Departures & from prices 22 Jun 23 £3,249 16 May 24 £3,499 14 Sep 23 £3,499 20 Jun 24 £3,399 12 Oct 23 £3,499 12 Sep 24 £3,599 16 & 30 Nov 23 £3,499 10 Oct 24 £3,699 More dates available on our website • Tipping paid locally $116 pp per tour • A single supplement starts from just £889 68 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia