Angkor & The Mekong

South East Asia is a region rich in historic sights, glittering temples, exotic cities and beautiful countryside.

This tour travels through three countries, visiting Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. You'll travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok through the picturesque Mekong Delta and Cambodia, home to the incredible Angkor temple complex.

Tour overview
•   Explore Ho Chi Minh City
•   See the famous Cu Chi tunnels
•   Cruise the Mekong Delta
•   Tour Phnom Penh
•   Stay in Siem Reap and see Angkor Wat
•   Visit Tonle Sap Lake
•   Explore Bangkok

Meal plan
•   Prices include breakfast from Day 3 to Day 10, lunch on Days 7 and 9, and dinner on Days 4 and 5

Taxes
•   Prices include pre-paid government taxes
•   Prices do not include departure taxes payable locally

Accommodation
•   3 star accommodation is used throughout
•   We've chosen comfortable, great value properties, allowing us to include the real highlights

Gratuities
•   Tips are often the main source of income for those working in the travel industry. Tipping for drivers, guides and porterage is at your discretion

Travel tips
•   Vietnam celebrates New Year's Day (Tet) on Jan23 2012, when domestic travel increases significantly and transport availability is limited. Many markets, shops and restaurants close, although hotels remain open.
•   Cambodia is not as developed as other Far East destinations, therefore roads can sometimes be bumpy and transport may change or be subject to delays.
•   During the visit to Angkor Wat shoulders and legs must be covered.

NB: Prices do not include Cambodia visa, Vietnam visa and optional travel insurance

DAY 1 - LONDON TO HO CHI MINH CITY
Overnight flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2 - HO CHI MINH CITY
Spend two nights at Park Royal Hotel in Vietnam’s commercial capital, formerly called Saigon. Today you'll visit the Reunification Palace, the War Remants Museum, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda on a city tour.

DAY 3 - HO CHI MINH CITY
This morning we travel to the famous Cu Chi tunnels, used by the Vietcong during the Vietnam War. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 4 - HO CHI MINH CITY TO THE MEKONG DELTA
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be and take a boat trip along the Mekong Delta to explore this picturesque region, visiting floating markets and local villages. Stay one night at Victoria Can Tho.

DAY 5 - MEKONG DELTA
This morning take a boat ride on Rach Ngong River to Cai Rang floating market, before visiting temples and the Tay An Pagoda in Chau Doc.

Return to the Mekong River and head by boat to Champa Village to see the fish breeding houses. Stay overnight at Victoria Chau Doc.

DAY 6 - PNOMH PENH
Early departure from Chau Doc by speedboat over the border into neighbouring Cambodia. On arrival transfer to Sunway Hotel, before enjoying the afternoon at leisure.

DAY 7 - PNOMH PENH
Today embark on an introductory tour of the city, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and the important Buddhist pagoda of Wat Phnom.

After lunch in a local restaurant you'll visit Tuol Sleung museum, a harrowing reminder of the crimes of the Khmer Rouge.

DAY 8 - PNOMH PENH TO SIEM REAP
Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia for 3 nights at the Lotus Angkor. The remainder of the day is at leisure or you may choose to take an optional tour (time permitting), visiting Angkor National Museum or Ta Prohm temple (extra cost).

DAY 9 - ANGKOR WAT
Enjoy a full day tour in the temples. In the morning visit the Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King.

After lunch we'll visit Angkor Wat itself - this breathtaking temple with its 3-tiered pyramid is the centrepeice of the temple complex.

DAY 10 - TONLE SAP LAKE
A half day tour to Tonle Sap Lake. Travelling by traditional wooden boat we visit the floating village, offering an insight into the local way of life.

NB: When water levels are low (usually between January and July) a visit to the National Silk Centre in Puok will be included in place of Tonle Sap.

DAY 11 - BANGKOK
Continue by air for 2 nights in Bangkok at Majestic Grande. Time is at leisure to explore this dynamic city.

Day 13 - BANGKOK TO LONDON
Return flight to London, arriving the next day.

YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS:

THAI BEACH
Extend your holiday with time on one of Thailand’s stunning beaches - Cha’Am, Phuket or Koh Samui.