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Thailand, Cambodia & Southern Laos : The Emerald Triangle
offered by supplier M08525 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 16
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 9
people
Destination(s):
Thailand
Cambodia
Laos
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Ecotourism
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 995 Pound Sterling (GBP)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1030 Pound Sterling (GBP)
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From Eastern Thailand we'll journey into South Laos’ Champassak Province to explore the Boloven Plateau and Sepian National Bio-diversity Area before heading south via the World Heritage ruins of Wat Phu Temple, to discover the stunning Four Thousand Islands region, where the Mekong cascades into Cambodia over a series of spectacular falls. From here we'll continue downriver through the jungles of Northern Cambodia to our final destination of Phnom Penh.
* Itinerary
Day 1 Departure from London
Day 2 Morning arrival in Bangkok - meet your tour leader and transfer to a downtown hotel in the City’s lively Banglamphu district. Afternoon to relax, recover from your jet-lag by the pool or explore the area and the local markets.
Day 3 City tour with a difference! Central Bangkok by public transport; riverboat, skytrain, tuk-tuk and canal boat including stop-offs to take in the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keow – the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - and the fascinating Jim Thompson Museum.. (Note alternatives can be arranged for those who have already visited Bangkok). In the evening we’ll board the night sleeper train for Si Saket in Eastern Thailand.
Day 4 Our exploration of the Emerald Triangle begins at the dramatic 12th century Khmer ruins of Preah Viharn -situated on the border at the summit of a 1,800 ft escarpment overlooking the Cambodian plains below. From here we'll head eastwards to our day's destination - the small, scenic town of Khong Jiam on the banks of the Mekong, overlooking Laos.
Day 5 Off to spectacular Pha Taem National Park for a hike to visit the prehistoric cliff paintings and unusual rock formations before returning to Khong Jiam by boat down the Mekong River.
Day 6 Leisurely morning in this riverside town before crossing into Laos for our overnight stop at Pakse. Afternoon to check out the market and bustling waterfront area of this old port.
Day 7 Day tour of some of the sites of the Boloven Plateau, home to numerous ethnic minorities and the centre of Lao’s coffee growing industry including visits to one of the area’s coffee plantations and a chance to bathe in the Tad Yeuang Falls.
Day 8 Boat trip down the Mekong River south to the small town of Champassak. Afternoon trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phu – a pre-Angkor, Khmer temple dramatically situated on a mountain side overlooking the valley of the Mekong.
Day 9 Morning transfer to Kietngong Village for an elephant trek to some mysterious hilltop ruins and on to the delightful Kingfisher Eco Lodge on the edge of the Sepian national Biodiversity Area for our night’s accommodation. Afternoon hike to discover the area, bird watching in the nearby wetlands or simply resting up on the balcony admiring the superb view.
Day 10 Continue south to the ‘4 thousand islands’ - a stretch of the Mekong River of truly outstanding natural beauty straddling the Lao/Cambodian border. Accommodation on floating raft houses on Don Khone Island.
Day 11 Explore some of the islands by boat, kayak and on foot. Visit S E Asia’s largest waterfalls – the stunning
Khon Phapaeng Falls – and with luck catch a glimpse of some of the rare freshwater dolphins which still inhabit this stretch of the river.
Day 12 Free day to relax on the islands or a hike to discover some of the local scenery and villages.
Day 13 Continuing down the Mekong we’ll follow the picturesque jungle-lined river into Cambodia and head south to the old French port of Kratie for our night’s stay. Afternoon to wander the bustling river front area.
Day 14 The final leg of our journey will take us overland via Kompong Cham and a visit to the Angkor era temple of Wat Nokor to Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.
Day 15 Day at leisure - relax, roam the famous 'Russian Market' or explore some of the City's sites such as the Royal palace or Tuol Sleng Museum before an evening departure for London, via Bangkok.
Day 16 Arrival in London
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Meals: full board except dinner on day 7 and lunch on days 12 & 15
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Cambodia
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Cultural Journey
Ecotourism
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