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Trail of the Khmer [INKSL] |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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| Overview |
Trek back in time on the trails of the ancient Khmer on a journey through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. This exciting adventure presents the very best that the region has to offer including the awe-inspiring ruins of Angkor, vibrant cities, remote villages and mighty waterways. Try tubing down the river in Vang Vieng, thumbing down a tuk-tuk in Bangkok, knocking back a jigger of local firewater on Dong Khong Island or haggling at a market in Phnom Penh - colour, culture and adventure, this trip has it all.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Small Group Moderate |
Number of Days
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19 days |
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ex Bangkok
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Cambodia, Laos, Thailand |
Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
Trek back in time on the trails of the ancient Khmer on a journey through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. This exciting adventure presents the very best that the region has to offer including the awe-inspiring ruins of Angkor, vibrant cities, remote villages and mighty waterways. Try tubing down the river in Vang Vieng, thumbing down a tuk-tuk in Bangkok, knocking back a jigger of local firewater on Dong Khong Island or haggling at a market in Phnom Penh - colour, culture and adventure, this trip has it all.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Be wooed by the energetic Thai capital , Go biking or caving in Vang Vieng, Take a dip in Kuang Si Falls, Stay on a remote Mekong island, Crunch on fried spiders in Skuon, Pay respects at the Choeung Ek Killing Fields , Gaze in awe at the magnificent temples of Angkor |
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- Hotel (13 nts), Guesthouse (3 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt), Homestay (1 nt)
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- Taxi, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Bus, Jumbo, Plane, Boat
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Days 1-2 BangkokGlide along the famous city khlongs in a longtail boat for a great introduction to Bangkok. Visit Bangkok's oldest temple and then board an overnight train bound for Nong Khai. Days 3-4 VientianeCross the mighty Mekong and travel onwards to Vientiane. Scour the market for bargains or wander the gilded Pha That Luang. When bellies rumble, dine at the Intrepid Foundation-supported Makphet Restaurant, a local business that provides education and training to street kids in Vientiane. Days 5-6 Vang ViengHead north to the backpacker mecca of Vang Vieng. Chill out riverside or hire a bike and explore nearby caves. Days 7-9 Luang PrabangPeruse a local arts museum then take a jumbo, Laos' version of a tuk-tuk, out to Kuang Si Falls for a refreshing dip. Day 10 PakseDays 11-12 Si Phan Don Hire a bike to explore the island, famous for its cultivation of coconut and bamboo, or simply laze the day away in a hammock.Day 13 Homestay Visit a silk weaving centre that provides jobs for local women while on the way to Kratie. Get a taste of island life during a local family homestay on Koh Trong.Days 14-15 Phnom Penh Sample fried spiders in Skuon en route to Phnom Penh. In the capital, make a sobering visit to S-21 prison and the Killing Fields.Days 16-19 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat Discover elaborate temples and awe-inspiring architecture. A visit to the mysterious Ta Prohm is a must, as is seeing a remarkable Angkor sunset.
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| If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people you might better stay home" - James Michener |
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