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Discover the secrets of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia on this illuminating voyage.
Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are home to some of the most beautiful countryside, scenery, temples and architecture in the world. On the surface things may appear chaotic – particularly in Bangkok – but there’s a kind of quiet cohesion that makes everything click into place and keep moving along. Let yourself slip into this relaxed way of life and soak up the atmosphere as you boat along the Mekong River and see magnificent temples in Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang. Learn about the fraught history on the Thai-Burma Railway and then enjoy the whimsy of French colonial architecture meshed with Buddhist temples in Vientiane. Then, travel to Cambodia to discover the dark history of the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and explore the once ‘lost’ ruins of Angkor, the archaeological treasure of the Khmers. You’ll have plenty of time to explore, discover, taste and experience South East Asia on this illuminating voyage.
- Code
- PABIC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Support an important animal welfare initiative and get close to incredible creatures at the Elephant Nature Park
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Visit the home of the infamous ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’, learn about its dark history and the construction of the railway during the war
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Enjoy lunch on board a slow trip down the Mekong River, observing the stunning scenery and remote village life, and visiting a cave crowded with shrines - all at a relaxed pace
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With a visit to the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, immerse yourself in the wonders of an ancient tribal culture without compromising on creature comforts
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Unwind in the laid-back jungle town of Luang Prabang. Watch as orange-clad monks gather offerings of rice, fruit and sweets from locals before sunrise in a daily alms giving ceremony
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See the important sights of Phnom Penh on a full-day guided tour around the Cambodian capital. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek are sobering experiences you won't forget
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Enjoy two days of fully guided temple tours in Siem Reap, with in-depth insights into the history of these extraordinary structures and plenty of time at Angkor Wat
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Spend your nights in comfort under the roof of Peregrine standard hotels – centrally located and ideal for relaxing
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Enjoy a visit to a working Buddhist Monastery and meet the resident monks to learn more about this religion and it's importance to the Cambodian people.
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Included flights on this trip makes travelling easy and allows for maximum time in each destination
Is this trip right for you?
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Thailand is a big country and there are some drives on this trip of up to 4 hours. Many of these journeys, however, offer beautiful scenery and interesting snapshots of rural and mountain life.
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Laos is a beautifully laid back destination, but it's also less developed than most in South East Asia, so a little bit of patience goes a long way. Roads may be bumpy and journeys may take longer than expected.
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This trip includes a cycling tour around Sukhothai Heritage Park, so a level of confidence on a bicycle will be required. That said, the roads are quiet with minimal traffic, and within the confines of the park it will be easy going.
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You will visit a number of temples which requires a level of modesty. You will need to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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The bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge is a painful but important part of Cambodian history to confront. If you would rather not visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, just let your leader know.
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It’s important to prepare for hot and sticky temperatures during the day and cooler climates in the evening. Layers are the best way to tackle this disparity in weather.
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You will visit a number of temples on this trip, and this requires a level of modesty. Be sure to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Rembrandt Hotel or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Rembrandt Hotel or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bangkok - Grand Palace
- Bangkok - BTS one day pass
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
Optional Activities
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB150
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note when visiting the Grand Palace clothes covering your shoulders and knees are a requirement for entry.Accommodation
- Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kanchanaburi - Historical train ride
- Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Grand Hill Resort or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Uthai Thani - Hup Pa Tat
- Uthai Thani - Wat Tha Sung
- Uthai Thani - Traditional rice barge lunch cruise
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Sukhothai Heritage Resort or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Sukhothai - Organic Farm lunch - THB900
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Sukhothai Heritage Resort or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sukhothai - Historical Park bike tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hmong Hilltribe Lodge (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Traditional meal & cultural performance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Bodhi Serene Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Chiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park day trip
- Chiang Mai - Street food tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Bodhi Serene Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Chiang Mai - Buddist offering and Monk chat
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
When you arrive in Luang Prabang you will be transferred to your hotel. A welcome meeting will be held in the evening. Please check for a welcome notice on the Peregrine notice board located in the reception area of the hotel. This will provide you with your leader's name and the exact time and location of your Welcome Meeting. Keep in mind that you will need to again bring your travel insurance details with you to the meeting.
After meeting the new travellers joining your group, take part in a Baci ceremony to welcome you to Laos, and balance your soul according to Lao tradition. The ceremony is based on an ancient belief that the body is made up of 32 different spirits – all inhabiting different organs. The ritual is intended to call back spirits that may have strayed from the body, bringing a sense of balance and health.
Accommodation
- Sada Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luang Prabang - Baci welcome ceremony
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note: departures staying in Luang Prabang in January and February 2020 will stay at the Luang Prabang View Hotel.Accommodation
- Sada Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
- Luang Prabang - Mekong River cruise & Pak Ou Caves
- Luang Prabang - Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Please note departures staying in Luang Prabang in January and February 2020 will stay at the Luangprabang View HotelAccommodation
- Sada Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Luang Prabang - Ock Pop Tok visit
- Luang Prabang - Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note departures staying in Luang Prabang in January and February 2020 will stay at the Luangprabang View HotelAccommodation
- Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Vientiane - Wat Si Saket
- Vientiane - Haw Pra Kaew
- Vientiane - That Luang
- Vientiane - Pratu Xai
- Vientiane - COPE visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
If you have free time in the afternoon, perhaps stroll the streets of Phnom Penh and explore the city, taking in the interesting French colonial architecture. Dinner tonight will be at the restaurant run by Friends International. You might decide to go for a drink at the Foreign Correspondents' Club afterwards.
Note: The restaurant run by Friends Internationl is closed on public and school holidays. Alternative dinner arrangements will be made during these times.
Accommodation
- Aquarius Hotel or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Note: The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek are major parts of the experience here, but if you don't wish to visit them, please inform your leader.
Accommodation
- Aquarius Hotel or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh - Buddhist monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
- Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
- Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Note: The Sala Bai Hotel School is closed on public and school holidays, so on these days an alternative restaurant will be used.
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap - Lunch at Sala Bai
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple visit
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap - Khmer massage - USD17
- Siem Reap - Landmine museum - USD5
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
19 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Private minibus, Plane, Train, Tuk-tuk, Bicycle, BoatAccommodation
Hotel (13 nights), Lodge (1 night), Resort (5 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Bangkok - Grand Palace
- Bangkok - BTS one day pass
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
- Kanchanaburi - Historical train ride
- Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
- Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park
- Uthai Thani - Hup Pa Tat
- Uthai Thani - Wat Tha Sung
- Uthai Thani - Traditional rice barge lunch cruise
- Sukhothai - Historical Park bike tour
- Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Traditional meal & cultural performance
- Chiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park day trip
- Chiang Mai - Street food tour
- Chiang Mai - Buddist offering and Monk chat
- Luang Prabang - Baci welcome ceremony
- Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
- Luang Prabang - Mekong River cruise & Pak Ou Caves
- Luang Prabang - Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre
- Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Luang Prabang - Ock Pop Tok visit
- Luang Prabang - Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre
- Vientiane - Wat Si Saket
- Vientiane - Haw Pra Kaew
- Vientiane - That Luang
- Vientiane - Pratu Xai
- Vientiane - COPE visit
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh - Buddhist monastery visit
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walking tour
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap - Lunch at Sala Bai
- Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple visit
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available on this trip, subject to availability. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to book this. Please note the single supplement is available on every night of this trip.

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