Indochina, Thailand & Burma - Indus

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I invite you to step into the pages o our new Indochina, Thailand and Burma brochure to fnd yoursel in a mesmerising

world o majestic cities, ornate temples and landscapes both rugged and tranquil. For so long a place o mystery,

claimed by colonial culture and shaped by historic upheavals, the diverse beauty o the region is at last open to us.

I am confdent the brochure reects the highest standards you expect and what we as proessionals can deliver.

Many Indus travellers tell us the sumptuous, comprehensive and frst-class literature we produce is just the

beginning o the adventure. The dream starts when you look into the Indus kaleidoscope and contemplate the lands

and cultures you long to discover. Relax and let the images inuence your ideas. Then select and let us do the rest,

transorming your desires into your dream holiday or to put it simply, an …. Indus Experience.

We particularly welcome you to talk to us, to tell us exactly how you envisage your holiday. On our side, we

recommend and advise but, above all, we listen. This personal contact with my team o experts, who have travelled

ahead o you to prepare the very best experience, is the core o the Indus ethos. From sharing comes trust. Our

eorts to ensure that your holiday will be spectacular are paramount in oering all our clients consistent and

repeated satisaction.

At Indus there is no ‘us’ without ‘you’. When I started the company 16 years ago our ‘raison d'être’ was to put thetraveller at the heart o our understanding o what makes the ideal trip and to provide just that.

As is our custom at Indus, we researched, inspected and took time to prepare the next destinations o Indochina,

Thailand and Burma. They’re now ready. We don’t do things properly here, we do them perectly. Talk to our

experts and we’ll crat an Indus Experience tailor-made or you.

Fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority, (ATOL 4586) and ABTA (W5240), we are also members o AITO

and partners to the government initiative ‘Knowbeoreyougo, ensuring you can book with the confdence that your

money is sae with us.

I hope you get as much pleasure rom our brochure as we did putting it together or you.

Yasin M. Zargar B.Sc. F. Inst. TT

Managing Director

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O R E E R T I S E

Amongst the leading tailor-made specialist touroperator in the country and winner o BestSpecialist Tour Operator 2011 – Elite TravelGroup Awards, the indus experiences ethos topersonalised service, is absolute.

Our specialist team in London will work withyou, to ensure you have the best possible holidayat a competitive price, oering advice and ideasto inspire you.

The tours in this brochure are guidelines,designed to be a starting point or each itinerarythat can be tailored to your specifc preerences.Each tour has been individually crated to giveyou an insight into the land, to see the beauty,history and culture o the region.

Our local associate agents are careully selectedor their unrivalled local knowledge and are onhand to respond quickly and efciently.

S M A L L G R O T O R SA D S E C I A L I S TT O R S / E E R I E C E S Our Specialist Tours are all lead by distinguishedTours Leaders. ew tours are constantly addedand new areas visited. lease ask or our latest

exciting specialist tours in Indochina, Thailandand Burma.

Y O R T O R R I C EI C L D E S :

• Return International ights in economy class.• All airport taxes at K and chosen destination.• All internal / regional ights as per theitinerary in economy class.• All accommodation and transport as per theitinerary.• All transers and sightseeing by chaueurdriven private vehicles. (lease note: coaches willbe used on certain cruise and train excursions).• Services o an English speaking representativeor all arrival and departure transers at airportsand assistance at hotels.• Services o an English speaking guide duringsightseeing as specifed in the itinerary.• Entrances ees to all monuments as specifed inthe itinerary.

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C I S I E

The regions cuisine is an extravaganza o mouthwatering experiences - a wonderul mêlée o spices and herbs, some hot and pungent, otherssot and subtle. Taste Laotian spicy greenpapaya salad - Tam Som, or Amok Trey romCambodia. In Burma (Myanmar) try Lahpe -ermented tea. Why not add a cookery class tothe tour or tailor make a tour highlighting thecuisine. lease ask or details.

B O A R D A D L O D G I G

Our hotel portolio is extensive and ranges romsuperb deluxe properties to character, heritage,boutique hotels and more modest guest houses.We always use the best available but in someremote areas acilities can be very basic! The listis constantly being amended and up graded. I thehotel you require is not mentioned please don’thesitate to ask or it to be included in your tour.

Each tour price will state the meal plan.This can usually be adapted to suit yourrequirements. Most hotels oer a selection o Local and International ood.

G I D E S

On tour we use English-speaking guides. They

are accredited and experienced. All have apassion or their homeland regaling guests withlocal anecdotes and amusing tales.

R A C T I C A LI F O R M A T I O

Current British passport holdersVisa requirements are:Burma Available in the K or on arrival.Cambodia Available in the K or on arrival.Laos On arrival.Thailand Free on arrival.Vietnam Available in the K or on arrival.

Indus will undertake to arrange your visa or asmall ee. lease discuss with us your passport/ visa requirements.

T R A V E L A D V I C EA D D E S T I A T I O I F O R M A T I O

We are certifed strategic partners o the Foreign& Commonwealth Ofce, which guarantee ourcommitment to ensuring that our clients areully inormed o all relevant government traveladvice, saety measures and precautions. leasesee: www.co.gov.uk

H E A L T H & I S R A C E

We strongly advised that all clients talk to theirG or Travel Health Clinic about the variousinoculations and medical travel precautionsto be taken - including DVT and Malaria. It’sessential that you take out an adequate travelinsurance policy to cover all emergencies.

F I A C I A L S E C R I T Y

IDS TORS AD TRAVEL is a ullybonded and insured company, registered withthe Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL o4586. This means that once you have bookedwith us, you can rest assured that any moniespaid are secured. We are members o ABTA.Our membership number is ABTA W5240,

Indus is a member o AITO. The Associationrepresents Britain’s leading independent touroperators and encourages high levels o qualityand service. Indus abides by the AssociationsCode o Conduct and adheres to the AITOQuality Charter which can be viewed on www.aito.co.uk, or please ask us or more details.

Indus Experiences 3Travel within the Region 4Map 5Airlines 6

I D O C H I A I T R O D C T I O 9Laos 10Cambodia 12Vietnam 14Thailand 16Burma 18

T O R S

Ancient Kingdoms o South East Asia 20Grand Tour o Indochina 22Opulence o Indochina 24A Tale o Three Cities 26Vietnam Discovery 28The Spirit o Cambodia 30Secrets o Laos 32Memories o Thailand 34A Vignette o Burma 36Land o the Golden Spires 37

R I V E R C R I S I G 38Cruise Ships 39The Mekong Voyage o Discovery 40Road to Mandalay 42The Irrawaddy Experience 43

E A S T E R & O R I E T A L E R E S S 44Epic Thailand with Koh Samui Tour 46

H O T E L SOrient Express 48Four Seasons 49Anantara 50

Aman 51Raes 52Six Senses 53GHM 54Mandarin Oriental 55Relais & Chateaux 56Song Saa 57Vietnam 58Cambodia 60Laos 61Thailand 62Burma 63

Responsible Tourism... Indus Gives Back 64

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Ho Chi Minh CityPhnom Penh

Yangon

Hanoi

Da Nang

Hue

Nay Pyi Daw

Lao Cai

Sapa

Hoi An

Phan Thiet

Nha TrangDalat

Halong Bay

Haiphong

My Tho

Can Tho

Vinh Long

ChauDoc

Hua Hin

Pattaya

Nakhon SiThammarat

SongkhlaPhuket

Krabi

Trang

Koh Samui

Tak

Kanchanaburi

Ayutthaya

Sukhothai

Chiang Mai

Mae Hong Son

Chiang Rai

Chiang Saen

UbonRatchathani

Koh Chang

Phu QuocCon Dao

Kep

Sihanoukville

Preah Vihear

Angkor WatSiem Reap

Tonle Sap

BattambangRattanakiri

KompongThom Kratie

Kompong Cham

Vientiane

Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng

Lak Sao

Phonsavan

Pakse

Champasak

HoueyXay

Pakbeng

Hong Sa

Savannakhet

Kawthoung

Chumhon

Mergui

Kyaiktiyo

Moulmein

BagoNgwe Saung

Ngapali

Sittwe

Mrauk U

Putao

Myitkyina

Bhamo

Pyay(Prome)

Kentang

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B Y A I R

Air travel is the most efcient way o movingwithin the region. All the major places o interest and cities have airports within easyreach. The Thai and Vietnam service areparticularly well structured: and the othercountries rapidly ollowing suit with anincreasing choice o carriers and budgets tosuit all pockets. Myanmar currently does havea more limited schedule o ights, but with theexpansion o tourism, more will soon becomeavailable. Flying is the ideal means o transportwhen time is o the essence. Indus choose thebest possible option available at the time o booking or their guests.

B Y R O A D

Driving in the region is an experience in itsel.In some places the standard o road is poorand in the monsoon season prone to ooding,however, many new roads are being constructed:connecting all the main towns, cities and placeso interest together. Thailand or example

has an excellent network, Myanmar is slowlyupgrading, whilst Highway One in Vietnamrom Hanoi to the Mekong Delta is virtually a‘super highway’! Don’t orget there are otherorms o transport – ox and bualo cart rides,Remok (tuk-tuk) un,’ cyclos’ (rickshaws),elephant saaris and o course – the buses –oten ast, loud and manic! All Indus guestshave an exclusive private car with a/c, andan experienced English speaking driver, wellaccustomed to the local road nuances! For smallgroups all coaches have a/c and knowledgeabledriver/guides.

B Y T R A I

The rail system throughout the countries variestremendously in style and comort. In Myanmarit’s old, slow but cheap and a great way tomeet the locals – choose between hard or sotbenches! Contrast that with the most romanticway o travelling on a train on the abledEastern & Oriental Express or a touch o pureluxury or rumble along on Cambodian trains -

still with a ew teething troubles ater the Frenchbuilt it 100 years ago. But no matter – this iswhat a holiday is about, meeting wonderulpeople, passing through glorious countryside,eeling the rhythm o the land.

B Y W A T E R

Water, in the area is a synonym or ‘superhighways’. The mighty rivers o the region, theMekong and Irrawaddy with their countlesstributaries have been the main source o internaltransportation or generations. Today visitorscan take a short cruise through the maze o waterways scattered throughout the region orspend a ew days cruising in elegant luxuriouscruise boats taking in the sights and soundso the river bank villages, seeing some o theincredible ancient highlights or simply relaxon the observation deck. Other un waterexperiences include rating, long tail power boatand sampan rides. Indus oers an excellentselection o cruises and day excursions or theirguest’s enjoyment.

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t h e r e g i o nAs with all emerging and developing countries the standard o internal trav el can vary tremendously, and Indus

endeavours to use the best possible means o travel at each destination. With the advent o tourism Air links have

become more widespread as distances to travel can oten be vast. Gradually each country is building a network

o Local and International carriers and upgrading airports. Roads are oten crowded, congested and provide

an unorgettable experience! Many tours take to the water and use some o the luxurious river cruisers – whilst

occasional trips in sampans add an extra thrill! Trains ply the lands and or Indus guests memorable journeys on the

acclaimed Eastern & Oriental Express gives another glimpse into many unseen lands within the region.



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Aircraft: Boeing 777 – 200 ER

25 Business Class Seats• Width: 50 cm• Recline: 165°• itch : 150 cm• Individual touch screen (27cm) with

video on demand• ersonal travel amenity kit• Choice o 3 European and Asian dishes

with an open bar• riority check-in and baggage handling• 60 kg baggage allowance• Access to Business Lounges o Vietnam

Airlines and SkyTeam

54 Economy Deluxe• Width: 40 cm• Recline: 135°• itch: 100 cm• Individual touch screen (15cm) with

video on demand• ersonal travel amenity kit• Choice o 2 European and Asian dishes

with an open bar• 40 kg baggage allowance

T H A I A I R W A Y S

Thai airways operates two daily fights between Heathrow and Bangkok, with onwardconnections throughout Thailand & Asia.

Royal First ClassOn board, in the privacy o segregated cabins, the degree o riendly, personal hospitalityextended by a dedicated cabin crew is exceptional. The innovation in luxury is the newlyinstalled sleeper seating. Electronically controlled, with 180 degrees o recline and almostseven eet o space in which to stretch out, these seats are truly state-o-the-art. Each seat isequipped with the interactive Audio Visual On Demand entertainment system, plus in-seattelephone and laptop power outlet.

Royal Silk ClassOn board THAI ights Royal Silk class passengers enjoy segregated cabins, with two-abreast seating. On long-haul ights, newly installed shell seats oer 60 inches (fve eet) o stretch-out space, with 170 degrees o recline or sleeping. Each electrically controlled seat isequipped with telephone and laptop power outlet. The interactive Audio Visual On Demandentertainment system oers literally hundreds o channels, or movies, music, inormationand games.

Economy ClassTHAI has carried out a massive programme to expand and revitalize every aspect o itsEconomy Class experience, giving passengers even more reasons to make THAI their frstchoice. ew, wider seats o the latest design have been installed in many o the THAIaircrat, with a new interactive Audio Visual On Demand (AVOD) system oering almostunlimited choice o entertainment and inormation options.

E M I R A T E S

Emirates operates 15 fights to Dubai romHeathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham,Glasgow and Newcastle with onwardconnections to Bangkok

First ClassFreshen up with a mid-ight shower or closethe door and retreat to your own rivate Suite.Savour fve-star delicacies with dine-on-demandmenu, and enjoy over 1,200 channels o entertainment in Emirates First Class.

Business ClassWith at-bed seats and exclusive OnboardLounge, in-seat phone service and laptopcharging, Emirates Business Class helps youarrive rereshed and prepared or the next stepo your journey.

Economy Classersonal seatback monitors, thoughtullyprepared multi-course meals, telephone andemail service at every seat are just some o theeatures designed with comort and conveniencein mind.

R E G I O A L D E A R T R E S A D G R A D E S

For our clients travelling rom regional airports, we can either provide connecting ights to Heathrow / Gatwick or source an alternative scheduled carrier connecting through its own hub.

Indus can oer specially negotiated upgrade supplements or Club and First class travel on most airlines,please ask your consultant or more details.

L A O A I R L I E S (Regional)

Lao Airlines route network covers the majortourist destinations o Laos, and neighbouringcountries. Their main hubs are Vientiane andLuang rabang. All o Lao Airlines planeshave only a single class. Coach seating isgenerally comortable enough.

B A G K O K A I R W A Y S (Regional)

Bangkok Airways styles itsel as a "boutique"airline, aiming at a standard o service thatis above its rivals. Economy passengers haveaccess to their own business class-style BoutiqueLounges at airports oering ree snacks, hot andcold drinks, internet access and a kids' corner.Business class passengers have a separate BlueRibbon Club lounge.

E V A A I R

Eva Air ies six times weekly non-stop romLondon Heathrow to Bangkok’s brand newSuvarnabhumi airport. In conjunction withpartner airlines, Eva Air also oers convenientonward connections rom Bangkok to a rangeo other destinations within Thailand and South-East Asia. Eva Air oers 3 travel classes remiumLaurel class, Elite class and Economy class.

B R I T I S H A I R W A Y S

Ideal or leisure travel, British Airways oers requent schedules to Thailand and Singapore, ying dailyto its main airports. British Airways oer a choice o cabins ensuring your holiday starts the momentyou take o.

V I E T A M A I R L I E S• 4 fights weekly rom London Gatwick• 2 fights to Hanoi (Gatwick – Hanoi on

Tuesday & Friday) (Hanoi – Gatwick onMonday & Thursday)

• 2 fights to Ho Chi Minh City (Gatwick –Ho Chi Minh on Wedensday & Saturday)(Ho Chi Minh -Gatwick on Tuesday &riday)

First The ultimate in comort and luxury

• ersonal ‘demi cabin’ space creates anexclusive, private environment

• A 6' 6" ully at bed• À la carte dining with menus and

complimentary bar• Complimentary sleeper suit and wash bag

with luxury skin care products• Access to Departures and Arrivals lounges,

including the Elemis Travel Spa atLondon Heathrow

• Dedicated First Class check–in desks and achoice o check–in options

Club World Introducing a new Club World

• The new seat is 25% wider, has a privacyscreen and converts into a ully at bed

• Club Kitchen is open between meal timeswith complimentary hot & cold snacks

• À la carte menu with expertly sourcedwine list

• Access to Departure and Arrivals lounges• Complimentary treatments at the Elemis

Travel Spa available at London Heathrow

World Traveller PlusWorth the Dierence

• A separate quiet er cabin with up toa maximum o 6 rows

• Wider, more comortable seats with 7"more leg room than World Traveller

• riority meal service with complimentarydrinks rom the bar

World TravellerDesigned or comort• An ergonomically designed seat, blankets,

cushions, eyeshades, socks, toothbrush andtoothpaste are also provided or your addedcomort. Enjoy meals and a complimentarybar service, throughout your ight

228 Economy• Width : 40 cm• Recline: 120°• itch: 84 cm• Individual touch screen (15cm)• Choi ce o 2 European and Asian dishes• Snacks and drink available throughout

the ight• 30 kg baggage allowance

Domestic Service• Extensive network to 20 destinations

in Vietnam• p to 12 daily ights between Hanoi and

Ho Chi Minh City.• Dense requency to beach destinations

Regional RoutesHAN/SGN: the gateway to Indochina

• 25 weekly ights rom Vietnam to2 destinations in Cambodia (Siem Reapand hnom enh) and 2 destinations in Laos(Luang rabang and Vientiane usingA321/F70/ATR72)

• 2 daily trans-Indochina routes:Daily HA-VTE-H-SGDaily HA-LQ-RE



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All are quite perect destinations - holidays alivewith discovery, culture and new adventuresin distant lands: individually tailored or thediscerning traveller.

Here, lie still ollows the ancient rhythmso the land: blessed with a glorious culture,outstanding scenery, warm and wonderulpeople: - the region is a perect holidaydestination. The true soul o the lands canbe seen through their magnifcent treasures– both man made and created by nature: themighty Mekong River – the lieblood o somany nations – the quiet charm and sense o tranquillity in Laos, the ancient streets o oldHoi An in Vietnam. Each country is unique. Asense o timelessness flls the air. ride is taken inmaintaining cherished traditions: whilst quietlyand slowly moving into the modern world – ontheir own terms!

The history and culture o the lands areshrouded in the mists o ages past. Delightulvignettes o glorious ancient civilisations caressthe eye. Who cannot ail to all under the spello the incomparable Angkor Wat Temples, beintrigued by the mysterious and enigmatic laino Jars in Laos or delight, in the breathtakingbeauty o Vietnams Halong Bay? And... there’sstill romance in the air on a cruise to Mandalay!

The cuisine is undeniably superb – it’simpossible to resist a spicy Thai delicacy or thereshness and natural avour o Vietnamesecuisine. Yet there’s another side to thesecompelling lands... where East meets West in awhirlwind o lie in Bangkok and Saigon.

As with all ‘indus experiences’ a selection o careully crated tours have been created toshowcase these wonderul evocative countries.Each has been designed to allow guests toabsorb the avour and gain an understandingo some o the world’s most beautiul andenigmatic countries – waiting to be discoveredand savoured. The tours are a guideline and canbe tailored – mixed and matched - to individualrequirements.

I N D O C H I N A Indochina, or Indochine, as it was called by the French Colonists, is a region in Southeast Asia roughly to the east

o India and Southwest o China – hence the name – Indochina. Strictly speaking, the title should only apply to

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. However, today Thailand and Burma (Myanmar) are oten included in the region.

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S O T H E R L A O S

For a truly relaxed visit head down to the southo Laos home to many ethnic tribal peoples.Explore the incredible diverse countryside romsoaring wild highlands to the Bolaven lateauwith its tea and coee plantations, and thecountless Mekong Islands. The small city o akse is the main ocal point o the area.

The main places o interest include the WorldHeritage site o Wat hu Champassak –a ruined Khmer Temple. The Si han Don(Four Thousand Islands) area o the MekongRiver, with its numerous rapids and wateralls,including the Khon hapheng Falls. Watchout or sightings o the endangeredreshwater dolphins.

C O T R Y E S S E T I A L S

Best time to visit: Laotian weather is inuencedby the annual Southeast Asian monsoon cycle.The best time or visiting most the country isbetween ovember and February/March withcooler temperatures. The monsoon rain isheavy coming in brie bursts. Then the glorioussun shines! I you’re on a cruise ovember isprobably the best time, whilst in January – Junewater levels are low.

Fly to Luang rabang or Vientiane via Bangkok

Flying time 13 hours via Bangkok

Time dierence GMT + 7 hours

Visa Required or K passport holders

Wandering mists drit slowly across highmountain peaks. The silence o the dawn isbroken by the sound o chanting, as Monksleave their morning prayers, and go in search o alms in the towns and villages. T heir saronrobes shimmer, in the suns frst rays. Mysteriousplains are scattered with ancient relics. Mightyrivers, with small isolated villages dotting thebanks constantly fght back the verdant jungle,encroaching, on their already ragile ecologicalexistence. Lie is slow. Lie is traditional. omad rush here – the Laotians are laid back.

Laos is still unspoilt – a gentle country withan ageless charm, and relatively speaking, still‘o the beaten track’ o mainstream tourism.However, or many, this lack o sophistication isthe attraction o Laos, with the genuine warmthand hospitality o the people.

l a o sLaos is the hidden gem o the region and, ater years o unrest and uncertainty, is slowly emerging like a chrysalis

rom its cocoon - revealing its stunning beauty. It’s a country overowing with spectacular sights, glorious scenery,mouth-watering ood and truly delightul people.

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Vang Vieng

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Pakse

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HoueyXay

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Hong Sa

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Vientiane (Sandalwood City) is a sprawling oldColonial city, on the banks o the Mekong, with alaid back and almost serene atmosphere. Localsconsider it as being ‘mad busy’ in comparisonwith the other Laotian towns! Originally oundedin the 10th C. Vientiane became the capital aterthe all o Luang rabang.

Like the rest o the country, its history isturbulent: reected in the many culturalinuences rom the Siamese, Burmese, Khmers-more recently the French. Charming FrenchColonial boulevards and ancient BuddhistTemples blend seamlessly together.

L A I O F J A R S

In ieng Khuang rovince, there lies themysterious lain o Jars. Myth and legendabound but, as yet, no clue is orth coming asto why these jars, apparently cut rom the solidrock 2-3000 years ago, are there. ESCO issponsoring projects to help unravel the mystery.honsavan, the capital o the region, is the maintourist centre.

The mountainous area is one o great strategicimportance – both commercially and militarily– located close to the Vietnamese boarder. By1964, the orth Vietnamese and athet Lao hadestablished vast tunnels under the lain o Jars,as part o the Ho Chi Minh trail. Local ethnictribes live in the remote mountains, includingthe Thai Dam, huan and H’mong, the largestminority group in the area: all still ollow theirtraditional ancestral way o lie.

L A G R A B A G

ntil the mid-16th C. Luang rabang was the Royal capital o the country - Lane ang. Today, itretains an air o old world charm and tranquility; graced by its sotly aded French Colonial legacy.A myriad o ancient streets, hidden alleyways and over 30 glorious gilded Temples create a medleyo culture and history. ot surprisingly Luang rabang is a ESCO World Heritage Site. As dawn breaks, a timeless ceremony takes place, when oerings o ood are given to the solemn lines o saron robed Monks, coming orth rom their Monasteries, to receive alms rom the local people. It’s amoving and very special sight. Luang rabang continues to be the main centre or Buddhist learning in Laos. There are some delightul and ascinating places to visit close to Luang rabang. Take a boat tripalong the Mekong to the sacred ak Ou Caves. Set high in the clis, they shelter thousands o images o the Buddha, many are gold lacquered and let by pilgrims. Visit a Lu tribal village to seetraditional weaving and dyeing, or go or a swim in the crystal waters o the Kuang Si Waterall(water levels permitting).



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Best time to visit: Cambodia experiences itssouth western monsoon roughly rom May/ Juneuntil October which brings with it high humidityand temperatures. April sees the start o themonsoon continuing until October, with short,sharp cloudbursts. From ovember to Marchtemperatures are slightly cooler with little rain.The winter months o ovember - January areprobably the most pleasant.

Fly to hnom enh or Siem Reap via Bangkok

Flying time 12 hours and 30 minutes


Visa Required or K passport holders

The land o the incomparable Angkor Wat:the crown jewel o ancient Cambodia. A singleglance at this monumental structure cannotail but to take the breath away! Scatteredaround are other wondrous Temples: many stillembraced by the tangle weave o the jungle.

Lie is slow and traditional: tribal people live inthe ar mist strewn mountains o the orthwestin dense jungle, whilst stilt and oating villageson Tonle Sap Lake ollow the cycle o theseasons. For a aster pace o lie visit the capitalhnom enh, a delightul riverside city with aFrench Colonial air.

Remerging ater a long and tumultuous pastCambodia is a stunning destination; the peopleare quietly welcoming - and always smiling. It’sa land to savour and to roam.

c a m b o d i a As day breaks a rustle stirs the air as a sot breeze awakes the sleeping Temples, breathing the lie o a new day into

their ancient souls: colours change, moods change and the night slips silently away. Cambodia is a land wreathed inmystery. A land shrouded with secrets still to be discovered.

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Preah Vihear

Angkor WatSiem Reap

Tonle Sap

BattambangRattanakiri

KompongThom Kratie

Kompong Cham

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B E A C H R E S O R T S K E A D S I H A O K V I L L E

Kep is a delightul seaside resort (once calledKep-sur-mer by the French) – and is amed orits old Colonial heritage, wonderul seaood(especially the crab) and white sand islands.Sihanoukville or Kompong Som is nicknamedthe “Riviera o the East”, with its beautiulwhite sand beaches, crystal clear water, anddelightul bars and restaurants sprinkled alongthe beaches.

Oshore tiny resort islands, like the romanticSong Saa, oer excellent snorkelling, scubadiving and ocean fshing.

H O M E H

Today, hnom enh, ater weathering theebbs and ows o history, still has a decidedlyColonial atmosphere with boulevards, caesand now has a vibrant modern air. It’s noisy,alive rom dawn to dusk and ull o surprises.The rejuvenated waterront is a haunt o the‘in crowd’ with al resco restaurants and bars.Markets are perect or bartering or handwoven silks, silver and precious stones; ancientmonuments sit comortable side by side withtheir new neighbours.

The most important places to visit include theRoyal alace, home o the Royal amily: theSilver agoda with its oor splendidly coveredwith 5,000 silver tiles: the recently restoredational Museum displaying superb sculptures,Royal barges and palanquins, dance costumesand glorious art ranging rom the 6th – 13th C.

S I E M R E A A DO T L Y I G T E M L E S

Visit Temple sites arther afeld including: TheBanteay Srei - The Citadel o Women which hasthe fnest pink sandstone carving in Cambodia.The Beng Melea – 11th C. “Lotus ond” Templebuilt, by Suryavarman II, as a Hindu Temple,hidden in a maze o jungle. See the stunningRiver o a Thousand Lingas (Kbal Spean) withits intricate Hindu carvings.

The pre- Angkorian Roulos Group are quiteascinating. reah Ko was built with six towersdedicated to the Kings and Queens, who,in death became Gods. Consecrated in 881AD to Siva, Bakong was the State Temple o Indravarman, and the frst ‘Temple Mountain’.The last Lolei, is sadly in a bad state o repairand was once an island Temple.

A G K O R - T H E B I G T H R E E !

Words truly pale into insignifcance when you actually visit these amazing Temples – superlativesmean nothing as you ramble around Angkor, considered the largest religious building in the world,and originally built around the 12th C as a unerary Temple or Suryavarman 11. To truly absorb itsstunning beauty visit in the frst light o dawn: Angkor has mastered the art o making a grand entrance!

Ta rohm has not been restored and is shrouded in gnarled banyan trees and evocative allen Templestones. It is totally indescribable as the frst rays o dawn caress the land; as tantalising glimpses o thiswonder o man, emerge rom its nights slumber.

Each Temple is unique, individual and magical –none more so than the Bayon with 200 giant smilingaces: enigmatic and awe inspiring. The 300 metre long Elephant Terrace with its amous parade o elephants, complete with their Khmer mahouts, is truly magnifcent. The Temples have to be seen,touched, explored and to let the memories, hidden in the walls, ood over you. For a truly dierentperspective take to the skies and view these indescribable monuments rom a helicopter.



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Best time to visit: The weather in Vietnam variesconsiderably rom region to region. In the orththe winters are cold and summer can be hot. Thecentral belt coastal strip has hot dry summersand a monsoon season. The highlands are wetbut cool. In the tropical south the rainy season isMay to ovember making December to Marchthe best time to visit.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi (Direct serviceswith Vietnam Airlines)

Flying time Approximately 13 hours


Visas Required or K passport holders

The scenery is spectacular, particularly thetowering limestone islands o Halong Bay with itsawe inspiring beauty. Ancient towns like the sleepyold Imperial City o Hue, and charming Hoi An,with its cobbled streets and colourul markets areso delightul - lie here is slow and easy.

The main cities are ascinating and verydierent: renetic Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) –never sleeps or pauses or breath, whilst Hanoi,with its Colonial French chic graced with elegantboulevards, is relaxed with the smell o reshlybaked baguettes mingling with the aromas o Vietnams amazing cuisine!

Vietnams complex and poignant history willnever be orgotten - and memories linger on –but one thing never changes.....the warmth andriendliness o the people.

v i e t n a mVietnam is a palette o colour: greens o every hue cover the craggy mountains o the north with their emerald paddy

felds and ancient orests. Down on the coast stunning golden white sands and turquoise seas are almost to perect tobehold! The mighty Mekong River, the lie blood o the country, is a rush o colour – whites, blues and greens.

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One o the most scenic areas o Vietnam, theDelta is laced with a myriad o hidden waterwaysand tributaries o the mighty Mekong: - thelieblood o the region - a veritable highway o lie. Cruising the river allows glimpses into thetraditional daily lie o the river olk. Halong Bay is one o nature’s wonders with itsmassive limestone karsts jutting out o theEmerald sea. You can eel magic in the airsailing past these ancient rocks. Feast on reshseaood, swim in hidden lagoons and unwindamidst nature’s incredible beauty.

H O C H I M I H C I T Y- H A O I

Hanoi is a city o surprises: delightul Colonialgrandeur mingles with serene Temples andmagnifcent agodas. The incongruous rusticsimplicity o the house in which ‘ncle Ho’ spenthis fnal years contrasts with his monumentalMausoleum. Hanoi is a microcosm o Vietnameseculture – with lively street caes and shoppingmalls, poignant memories o a troubled past andhome to an ancient enduring culture. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is alive and pulsating– a modern metropolis with stylish internationalhotels, ashionable restaurants, shopping mallsand trendy bars. Thankully, behind the glitzSaigon preserves its elegant and unique charm:French Colonial boulevards, the delightulriverront, roadside hawkers and cyclo’s drivingat breakneck speed! Saigon! A city impossible todescribe and impossible to orget!

H O I A – H E - D A L A T

Hoi An, an ancient port, is an extraordinarytreasure to fnd virtually untouched with thepassing o time. Once a pulsating trading centreit was home to merchant and sailors romthe world over. Today, Hoi An has a relaxedand laid back air with numerous art and cratemporiums, delightul caes, restaurants andsome excellent shopping. Visit the amazingCham ruins at My Son, a unique ESCOWorld Heritage Site, or a ascinating dayexcursion rom Hoi An. In excess o 70 Templesand Stupa are a testimony to past golden ages.

On the banks o the erume River lies Hue,the country’s last ancient eudal capital. owa superb World Cultural Heritage site: see thewonderul orbidden walls, magnifcent palacesand the grandiose Royal Tombs - in completecontrast visit the demilitarised zone and theincredible tunnel complex at Vinh Moc.

B E A C H R E S O R T S A D T R O I C A L I S L A D S

Vietnam might have arrived late at Southeast Asia’s beach party, but it was worth the wait. The countryboasts more than 3400km o coastline, with infnite stretches o powdery sand, hidden coves, lovelylagoons, impossible boulder ormations and tropical islands ringed with yet more glorious beaches.

Incredibly gorgeous oshore islands astonish visitors with their scenery. Clichés are inevitable! huQuoc is quite simply the most stunning island in Vietnam: liberally sprinkled with picture-perect whitesand beaches and embraced with dense evergreen jungle. Long Beach is sophisticated, Ong Lan Beachromantic, and Bai Sao utterly irresistible.

Con Dao is another breathtakingly beautiul area, protected as a ational and Marine ark. Thebeaches are sheltered by a swathe o brilliant green orested hills, the sea is an unbelievable blue and thesands... blindingly white!

The beaches on the mainland vie with their oshore siblings or beauty. ha Trang is an old avouritewith a hectic nightlie and the beach is yet another gem. Mui e is an absolute charmer.

Dalat was originally built by the Frenchapproximately 100 years ago as an escaperom the humid summers o the coast,and thisheritage is still very much in evidence today.The landscape is a blanket o pine trees dottedwith lakes and rivers. At 1475 metres abovesea level, Dalat oers cool respite rom thehumid lowlands.

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Best time to visit: Thailand’s seasons arereasonably uniorm through the country – withregional variations. Simplist ically Thailand hasthree seasons: summer, rainy and winter – nowinter season down south. ovember to Marchis a good time to visit: - the north is best rommid-ovember to December or in February. Thesouth cooler during April to June – Bangkok canbe insuerable in April.

Fly to Bangkok (British Airways/Qantas/EvaAirways/Thai Airways)

Flying time 11 hours 30 minutes non-stop

Time dierence GMT +7 hours

Visas ot required or K passport holders

Bangkok eervesces with lie – the pace is astand urious. But, saying that, turn a cornerand fnd an oasis o calm and tranquillity inone o the many beautiul Temples. Close by,Sukhothai is amed or its glorious classicalarchitecture and Ayuthaya or its eclectichistory... ancient and modern sit contentedlyside by side in vibrant Thailand with traditionand modernity subtly entwined.

Thailand is incredibly lovely, Chiang Mai, the'Rose o the orth’, is surrounded by armlands,orchards and ramed by orested mountains.Wonderul ational arks rich in wild lie area ‘must’ or the keen birder. Then there’re theabled beaches o Thailand: a magnet or sunworshippers. Think o crystal clear waters andshimmering sands – huket the ‘earl o theAndaman’, Koh Lanta Islands, Koh Samuii –Hua Hin - all just perect!

t h a i l a n dSur, gently breaking on golden shores; picture perect oshore islands shaded by swaying palms - sot whispering

breezes cooling the balmy air. Mesmerising mountains soaring to craggy peaks in the north, home to ancient tribal

villages clinging to the jungle covered slopes. Dazzling Temples and venerable monuments echo to the sound o

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Bangkok is a city that never sleeps: it simplysizzles with lie! Here you can shop till youdrop.... party till dawn..... But, turn a corner andlie slows to a traditional pace. Canals meanderhither and thither, flled with people ollowingtheir time-honoured daily lie – selling goods,chatting to neighbours or visiting a nearby Temple– all by boat o course! Don’t miss the wonderulhistoric monuments including the magnifcentGrand alace, once the Royal residence,with its towering gold encrusted towers, theextraordinary 45cm statue o the Emerald GreenBuddha at Wat hra Kaew, and the Wat Traimitwith its solid gold Buddha statue.

S K H O T H A I– A Y T H A Y A

In the 13th C. Sukhothai was the capital o the frst Kingdom o Siam, with its subsequentarchitecture evolving to become the zenith o the‘Sukhothai style’. Set in beautiully manicuredparklands, the beauty and sensitivity o design o the monuments is outstanding – classic elegancewith delicate spires, delightul lotus pondsand enigmatic carved Buddha’s make this anincredible experience. Today it’s protected as aESCO World Heritage site.

Conveniently close to Bangkok Ayuthaya, wasor 400 years, the capital o Siam. Here history,religion and nationalism are all inextricablyintertwined. Destroyed by its Burmese enemiesthe mighty city died leaving behind a ruin o itsormer glory. So great was the cities inuence, inthose ar o days, that it literally put Siam ‘onthe world map’ as the city.

B E A C H E S A D I S L A D S

Thailand is acclaimed or its glory o beacheson its oshore islands and Gul coast. huketis one o the most outstanding and popularThai seaside destinations with some o thebest beaches, nightlie and water sports in thecountry. Hua Hua - was Thailand’s frst beachresort and is more relaxed and laid back. Mostvisitors to Krabi stay at the beautiul beachresort o Ao ang with its white sandy beachramed by dramatic limestone clis, amazingislets, and coral rees bounded by swayingcoconut palms.

O the Andaman coast Koh Lanta is a smallgroup o islands quieter than most Thai beachresorts. Long white sand beaches, with coconutpalms rustling gently in the breeze, are perector relaxing. Koh Samuii, in the Gul o Thailand, has over 60 perect tropical islets toexplore and are almost too beautiul to be true!

C H I A G M A I – C H I A G R A I

Chiang Mai, the ancient northern capital is now, slowly, being absorbed into a new dynamic moderncity juggling its heritage and culture. 300 Buddhist Temples grace the old city including the mostamous –Wat hrathat Doi Suthep. Festivals are a passion in the area - the 3 day ragrant ower estivalis beautiul beyond description, whilst the Loi Kratong estival is quite moving with people oatingbanana lea containers (krathong) on the river, decorated with owers and candles.

Founded in 1262 by King Mengrai, Chaing Rai became the capital o the Lanna Kingdom and is knownas the ‘Gateway to the Golden Triangle’. The town is flled with Temples including the most amousWat ra Keow, once the home to the amed ‘Emerald Buddha’. Take a trip to Mai Sai on the Thai/ Myanmar border or a real ‘border town’ eeling. Become a mahout or a day at an amazing elephantsanctuary and help ‘rehabilitate’ retired working elephants, or trek through the jungle to visit remotetribal people. Then, ater lunch river rat back ‘home’. umerous ethnic tribes live in the urthestregions o Thailand, including the Karen people amed or their beautiul embroidery and unique brassneck rings.



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Best time to visit: The best time to visit isbetween ovember – March during the mainlydry season. March to May can bring intenseheat particularly around Bagan and Mandalay.In the Shan state it’s cooler. The southwestmonsoon begins around mid-May/June withheavy downpours, easing o around October.Roads can oten become impassable.

Fly to Yangon (Thai Airways via Bangkok orVietnam Airlines via Hanoi or Saigon)

Flying time 12 hours 55 minutes via Bangkok

Time dierence GMT +6 1/2 hours

Visas Required or K passport holders

Gradually emerging rom a troubled history, thecountry has, unshakably, held frm to its strongBuddhist belies. Wherever you look there’ssure to be a Temple or agoda: a reection o the country’s soul. Burma has some o the mostoutstanding scenery in region - rom windsweptmountains ranges in the ar north to goldengentle shores on the Bay o Bengal.

The mighty Irrawaddy River dominates, andis the lieblood o the country. Yangon, thecapital is alive and pulsating. Close by InleLake is an area o outstanding natural beauty.Then... there’s ‘The Road to Mandalay’ whereromance and history are still intertwined. Thisunseen land is truly unique and beautiul, withcharming and delightul people always readyto welcome guests!

b u r m a - m y a n m a r Burma, or Myanmar as it is now called, is a land ull o culture and ancient belies. It’s a destination to be absorbed,

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Bagan, is, as Kipling said about Burma ‘unlikeany land you know’ – as indeed it does – simplytaking your breath away. Temples and Stupasrise majestically as ar as the eye can see – andurther and urther...

Built over a long period the monuments changein style and grandeur as each ruler vied with hispredecessors to make his architectural religiousmark. Sunset changes the landscape as theading rays linger a moment, caressing the stonewith muti-coloured rainbow hues and flling thesky with wonder. Then it is gone. The momentpassed and night comes with darkness.

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Yangon is alive and pulsating – yet it still retainsits cloak o turn-o-the-century architecturewith mansions straight rom London andcivic buildings in the immortal Colonial style.The extraordinary Shwedagon agoda orGolden agoda is totally unique – no buildingin Yangon dare rise higher than its GoldenSpire – and encrusted with gold plate and thetop studded with over 4500 diamonds withthe fnal stone being 72 carat. Shaven-headedmonks in chocolate or burgundy robes still walksolemnly, quietly accepting alms in the mistydawn. Markets teem with colour - with hawkerspeddling everything you could possible imagine!Hidden alleys with amazing architecture aretruly captivating. Smiling aces and warmgreetings – this is Yangon.

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Close to Yangon in the resh green highlandso the Shan Hills, lies the beautiul Inle Lake inan area o outstanding natural beauty. Smallvillages oat on the waters, each with its owngarden tethered in place by bamboo poles –gently rising up and down with the water level.Local fshermen are known or their distinctiverowing style which involves standing on oneleg in the stern and wrapping the other aroundthe oar. It evolved quite simply as a means tosee where they were going as the lake is coveredby reeds and oating plants! Hill tribes live inthe surrounding verdant valleys and soaringmountains. Religious monuments aboundincluding haung Daw with the shapes o its fve 12th C. statues totally obscured by theoerings o gold lea rubbed onto them.

M A D A L A Y

‘The Road to Mandalay’ – the poem immortalizing Mandalay by Rudyard Kipling - still brings a sighto the lips! It evokes the romance and history so closely intertwined in the ormer Royal capital andcultural heart o Burma. The main sights include the Royal alace with its surrounding moat andcountless Monasteries and agodas: all breathtakingly beautiul and demanding a visit. Highlightsinclude the Shwenandow agoda, with its walls exquisitely embellished with woodcarvings, theMahamuni agoda with its gold lea covered Buddha and the Kuthodaw agoda, home to the world’slargest book. It is estimated that 3 out o every 5 monks in Burma lives in the city!

o journey to Mandalay would be complete without a climb to the top o Mandalay Hill encrustedwith wonderul stupas, and to linger, at the end o the day, watching the magnifcent sunset. Mucho the cities lie revolves around the lie giving Irrawaddy River, still a main artery o the country.Mandalay is also amed or its ongoing traditions o nurturing skilled cratsmen who created the“Shwe Chi Htoe” (Golden Weaving) tapestries, and, excel at wood carving and silver and bronze ware.



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Day 9. To Siem Reap – Banteay Sreiand Ta rohmAter breakast y to Siem Reap. Aternoon visitBanteay Srei and Ta rohm. Seemingly miniaturein comparison to the other Angkor Temples,Banteay Srei is considered to be the jewel o

classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone,the walls are covered in exquisitely preservedcarvings o unusual delicacy. Ta rohm is oneo the most popular attractions o Angkor, withits beauty still partially lost to the jungle. Threenights at the Victoria Angkor Resort.

Day 10. Full day guided tour o Angkor Wat& Angkor Thom.Watch the sunrise, then, visit the amazingcomplex. The pinnacle o Khmer architecture,Angkor Wat is the national symbol and thehighlight o any visit to Cambodia. Angkorimpresses visitors by its sheer scale andbeautiully proportioned layout, as well asthe incredible creativity o its carvings. In theaternoon explore the amazing city o AngkorThom with the many aces o the unique Bayonat its centre.

Day 11. Siem Reap - at leisureDay at leisure to relax or continue yourexploration o the outerlying Temples.

A N C I E N T K I N G D O M S O F

S O U T H E A S T A S I A 1 4 D A Y S

Discover South East Asia’s ascinating history on this World Heritage circuit tour visiting highlights o early Siamese, Lao and Khmer

Kingdoms. Journey through Thailand, Laos and Cambodia to explore some incredible ancient sites; travel through beautiul landscapes; meet

the locals and taste the wonderul cuisine. Travel is at a relaxed pace, allowing time to ully appreciate the areas visited.

Day 1. To Sokhathai via BangkokMorning depart rom London Heathrow ondirect Thai Airways ight to Bangkok andonward connection to Sukhothai.

Day 2. Bangkok & SukhothaiArrive Sukhothai and transer to the SukhothaiHeritage or two nights.

Day 3. SukhothaiMorning guided tour o the ESCO WorldHeritage Ancient City o Sukhothai, Thailand’sCapital rom the mid 13th C. late 14th C. WatMahathat, the largest Temple, is surroundedby brick walls and a moat. Among the ruinedcolumns original Buddha images sit in quietnessand serenity. Close by is the Ramkhamhaengational Museum housing a miniature model o the old city (closed Monday/Tuesday).

Day 4. To BangkokAter breakast board ight to Bangkok.Aternoon visit the Grand alace and see theEmerald Buddha. Two nights at the SukhothaiBangkok Hotel.

Day 5. Floating Market & Thonburi KlongsTake a long tailed boat early in the morningto visit the colourul oating market a shortdistance outside Bangkok. ass along the Klongs– canal – which once gave Bangkok the name‘Venice o the East’. Glimpse the simple liestyleo riverbank dwellers, then, at the noisy, vibrantmarket bargain or souvenirs.

Day 6. To Luang rabangAter breakast y to Luang rabang. Aternoonsightseeing tour o Luang rabang. Visit Wat

Visoun (Wat Wisunalat), the oldest livingTemple in Luang rabang, dating to 1513. Itcontains a superb collection o antique woodenBuddha’s. Also visit Wat Aham and Wat iengThong, the jewel in the crown o the citiesMonasteries and Temples, eaturing numerousornate buildings with exquisite mosaic andgold-stencilled murals. Stay three nights at VillaMaly.

Day 7. Boat cruise to Tham ak Ou Cavesand local VillagesAter breakast, take an excursion by boat to theTham ak Ou Caves with their ancient Buddhasculptures. Also visit the Ban Chan and Baniengmane villages. Lunch at local restaurant. Day 8. Swimming and Village tourMorning visit Kuang Si Wateralls. Swim inglorious turquoise pools created by the multi-tiered waterall. Later visit Ban Tha ene, anearby Khmer village.

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Day 12. To hnom enhLate morning ight to hnom enh. Met onarrival with transer to the hotel. Two nights atthe Raes Le Royal.

Day 13. City tour and ‘Killing Fields’Morning explore o this ascinating city, withits graceul tree-lined boulevards and decidedlyFrench Colonial air. The city teems with lie andhas a pulsating vibrancy. Visits will include theRoyal alace and Silver agoda. Aternoon touro the inamous S-21 prison and the ‘KillingFields’ with a short talk on its poignant history.

Day 14. To London via BangkokMorning transer to the airport to board ThaiAirways ight to London via Bangkok.

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Day 9. My Son tourAter early breakast tour to My Son ruins – themini Angkor Wat o Vietnam. Ater a airlysmooth start the road becomes quite rickety,cross a bamboo ‘Monkey’ bridge and transerto a jeep, then walk the last 500m to the mainsite. There are over 70 classic Cham monumentsat My Son, dating rom the 7th – 13th C.Set against the backdrop o the Cat's ToothMountain, they remained relatively intact until1968 when B52 bombers destroyed most o thetowers during the Vietnam War.

Day 10. To Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon -City visitMorning ight to Ho Chi Minh City. Later visitthe ormer residential alace (now preservedas a museum) and see the undergroundcommunications bunkers, the headquarters orthe Saigon Government during the AmericanWar. Continue to the History Museum, housingan excellent display tracing the origins o theindigenou s Vietnamese. Visit otre Dame, animpressive neo-Romanesque Cathedral in thecentre o city, the 'wedding cake' styled HotelD' Ville and see the ormer S Embassy. Threenights at the Majestic Hotel.

Day 11. Cu Chi excursion Ater breakast drive to the ascinating CuChi tunnel networks, established as a meanso waging guerrilla warare against superiorFrench, then later American frepower.Aternoon at leisure.

Day 12. Mekong Delta Day Trip -Cai Be Floating MarketEarly this morning depart Saigon by road andjourney into the Mekong Delta. Embark on atraditional wooden boat, stylishly ftted out withbamboo chairs and lounging cushions. Tour thecolourul oating market o Cai Be, aterwardstour a historic Mandarin house dating romthe 19th C. Finally visit an untouched area o the Mekong Delta, where lie continues, largelyundisturbed; as it has or generations.

Day 13. To hnom enh – The Killing Fields Morning transer to the airport to board ightto hnom enh. In the aternoon visit the ToulSleng Genocide Museum and Cheung Ek.

During the ol ot regime, Toul Sleng, ormerlya high school was converted to a detentioncentre known as S21. Ater interrogation andoten torture, prisoners were transerred to the‘Killing Fields’ where they were oten torturedagain and brutally killed. Two nights at theRaes Hotel Le Royal.

Day 14. hnom enh - cultural visitsVisit the Royal alace: a number o structureswithin a pagoda-style compound. It was builtin 1866 by King orodo. The Silver agoda,was named ater its amazing 5,000 plus silvertiles. Also see the small 17th C. iconic ‘EmeraldBuddha’. The ational Museum has the world’slargest collection o Khmer art sculptures; themost notable is the legendary statue o the‘Leper King.’

Day 15. To Siem Reap - Angkor Thom tourAter breakast y to Siem Reap. Aternoon visitthe monumental magnifcence o Angkor Thom– the last capital o the great Khmer Empire.Visit the sprawling Elephant Terrace, theTerrace o the Leper King and the enchantingBayon with its enigmatic aces. Three nights atthe Raes Grand Hotel d’ Angkor.

Day 16. Banteay Srei, Ta rohm and TonleSap LakeMorning visit Banteay Srei and Ta rohm.Seemingly miniature in comparison to the otherAngkor Temples, Banteay Srei is consideredthe jewel o classical Khmer art. Built in pinksandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitelypreserved carvings o unusual delicacy. Tarohm, still partially lost to the jungle, is oneo the most popular attractions o Angkor.Aternoon boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, thelargest reshwater lake in South East Asia.

Day 17. Siem Reap - Angkor Wat tourThis morning visit Angkor Wat, arguably thelargest religious building in the world, with avolume o stone equalling that o the pyramido Cheops. Conceived by Suryavarman II, andgenerally believed to be his uneral Temple,Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build.nlike all the other Khmer Temples it aceswest, and was inspired by 12th C. Hinduismarchitecture. Its symmetrical towers are stylized

on the modern Cambodian ag. Occupied,continuously, by Buddhist monks it’s still wellpreserved. Intricate bas-relies surround AngkorWat on our sides. Each tells a story - the mostcelebrated o these is the mystical Churning o the Sea o Milk, located on the east wing.

Day 18. To Luang rabang -aternoon sightseeingAter breakast y to Luang rabang. Aternoonsightseeing tour o Luang rabang includingthe Haw Kham Royal alace Museum and theWat ieng Thong Temple. Three nights at theMaison Souvannaphoum.

Day 19. Morning Alms giving, River cruise,ak Ou cavesAt dawn witness the daily morning alms givingas hundreds o monks, o all ages, fle silentlyby collecting gits o ood rom devotees. Aterbreakast, take a cruise down the jungle ringedriver, visiting colourul local villages and theak Ou Caves flled with hundreds o Buddhastatues.

Day 20. Day Walking excursion with Elephantand Rat ridesWalk in the ootsteps o French explorer Dr.. eiss, who once surveyed the local tribesaround Luang rabang. This "saari" starts atthe Elephant village or an overview o the workgoing on - talk with the Veterinarian and eedthe elephants. Later take an elephant ride to adelightul waterall and stop or a traditionalLao lunch. Ater a short 1.5km trek to the amKhan River board a delightul bamboo Rat ora un trip to the landing jetty.

Day 21. To London via Bangkok or HanoiMorning ight to Bangkok or Hanoi withonward connection with Thai Airways orVietnam Airlines back to London.

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This journey captures the amazing diversity o Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. In Vietnam explore the ‘aris o the East’, Hanoi, then take an

excursion to the stunning Halong Bay. In the south soak up the vibrancy o Vietnam’s commercial capital, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), beore

visiting the incredible Cu Chi war tunnels and the Mekong River Delta. Learn some o the secrets o Vietnamese cooking. Continue on to Cambodia

and spend time absorbing the majesty and beauty o the incomparable Angkor Wat World Heritage complex: one o mankind’s most inspiring

religious structures. Finally travel to hidden Laos, a little-explored country with scenic hill tribe villages nestled amidst breathtaking mountains.

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Day 1. To Hanoi Midday departure rom London Gatwick ondirect Vietnam Airlines ight to Hanoi or romLondon Heathrow with Thai Airways ight toHanoi via Bangkok. Day 2. HanoiMorning arrival in Hanoi. Met and transerred tothe hotel. Two nights Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi.

Day 3. Hanoi City TourAter breakast guided tour o Hanoi visiting theHo Chi Minh Quarter, including the Mausoleum,Ho Chi Minh’s house and the One illar agoda.Continue to the Temple o Literature then see theinamous ‘Hanoi Hilton’ prison.

Day 4. To Halong Bay - CruiseAn early start to Halong Bay. On arrival at TuanChau Island board the aradise Cruise boat.Halong Bay achieved international ame as a keylocation in the French flm ‘Indochine’ starring

Catherine Deneuve. Considered Vietnam’sgreatest treasure, with its spectacular naturalscenery, Halong Bay boasts over 3,000 islandssoaring out o the sea. Explore its caves andcool down or swim in one o the many secludedbays. Overnight onboard the aradise Cruise.

Day 5. To Hue via HanoiAter brunch disembark and transer to Hanoiairport or late aternoon ight to Hue. Twonights at ilgrims Village Hotel.

Day 6. Hue - guided tourGuided tour o Hue including a boat trip onthe erume River to see some o the amoussights in Hue - the Thien Mu agoda and MinhMang’s tomb. Ater lunch at a local restaurant,visit Tu Duc’s Tomb and the Imperial Citadel.The Tomb o Emperor Tu Duc, resplendent intraditional architecture, is a delight with pavedwalkways, resting pavilions overlooking tranquillotus ponds and a small orest or hunting. The

Imperial Citadel, built in 1804 by EmperorGia Long (the frst guyen Emperor) has a10km perimeter. Originally made o earth, theramparts were, in the early 19th C. rebuilt in thestyle o the French military architect Vauban.

Day 7. To Hoi AnAter breakast depart or Hoi An. The coastaldrive rom Hue to Hoi An is considered the mostbeautiul drive in Central Vietnam passing througha unique combination o rural, mountainous andcoastal settings. Three nights at the Fusion Maia.

Day 8. Hoi An excursionIn the morning, visit the unique, car ree tradingtown Hoi An. Virtually cut o by destroyedrail lines and a silted river, it’s a vignette o anera past with old trading houses in Japanese,French, Chinese and Indian style. See theexceptional Japanese covered bridge and aChinese communal house.

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(ormerly the residential alace) and WarRemnants Museum, beore driving to Cholon,the Chinatown district o the city. Bargain in thevast Binh Tay wholesale market or souvenirs,beore visiting the ornate Thien Hau Temple,dedicated to the Goddess o the Sea. Aternoontranser to the airport to board Vietnam Airlinesight to ha Trang. Met on arrival and transerby road and boat to the Six Senses Hideaway,inh Van Bay or three nights.

Day 9 & 10. ha TrangTwo days at leisure, to simply relax and unwind:walking on the pristine white sands o the SouthChina Sea, maybe indulging in some sybaritictherapy in the Spa or, i eeling energetic, learninghow to windsur.

Day 11. To Hoi An via DanangAter breakast transer to the airport to boardVietnam Airlines ight to Danang. Met onarrival and transer to Hoi An. Three nights atThe am Hai Resort.

Day 12. Morning walking tour o Hoi AnAter breakast take a walking tour o Hoi Anvisiting the Japanese covered bridge, Sa HuynhMuseum with its unique insight into Hoi An’shistory, the Tran Family Chapel and fnally alantern making workshop.

Day 13. Hoi An – at leisureDay at leisure, maybe playing a round o gol onthe 18 hole Colin Montgomerie course, unwindin the spa or take a dip in the warm sea.

Day 14. To HanoiMorning ight to Hanoi. Met on arrival andtranserred to the Softel Legend MetropoleHotel or two nights.

Day 15. Hanoi - Guided city tour, water puppetdisplay, Evening Dinner at ineteen 11Ater breakast guided tour o Hanoi visitingthe Ho Chi Minh Quarter, including theMausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house, and theOne illar agoda. Continue to the Temple o Literature, and then the inamous ‘Hanoi Hilton’prison. In the evening see a unique display o water puppetry. Evening dinner at the ineteen11 restaurant.

Day 16. To Halong Bay – CruiseAn early start to Halong Bay. On arrival at TuanChau Island board the aradise Cruise boat.Halong Bay achieved international ame as a keylocation in the French flm ‘Indochine’ starringCatherine Deneuve. Considered Vietnam’sgreatest natural wonder, Halong Bay boasts over3,000 islands soaring out o the sea. The cruiseis just perect or exploring the myriad o caves,swimming in one o the many secluded bays orsimply relaxing on deck watching the gloriousseascape. Overnight on the aradise Cruise boat.

Day 17. To Luang rabang – Tai Chi classBeore breakast attend an (optional) earlymorning Tai Chi class on the sundeck.Disembark the cruise and return to Hanoi toboard evening ight to Luang rabang. Fournights at the La Residence hu Vao.

Day 18. Luang rabang – Aternoonsightseeing tourMorning at leisure. Aternoon sightseeing touro Luang rabang including the Haw KhamRoyal alace Museum and the Wat iengThong Temple.

Day 19. Morni ng Alms giving, River cruise,ak Ou cavesAt dawn witness the daily morning alms givingas hundreds o monks, o all ages, processsilently by, receiving gits o ood rom devotees.Ater breakast, take a cruise down the jungleringed river, visiting colourul local villagesand the ak Ou Caves flled with hundreds o Buddha statues.

Day 20. Shangri Lao Elephant TrekFollow in the ootsteps o French explorer Dr.. eiss, who once surveyed the local tribesaround Luang rabang. This ‘saari’ starts atthe Elephant village or an overview o thework going on – talk with the Vet and eed theelephants. Later, perched atop an elephant, takea slow journey to a delightul waterall and eata traditional Lao lunch. Walk 1.5km listeningto the cacophony o sound rom creatures greatand small beore boarding a ‘Rolls Royce’bamboo rat, complete with cushions and mats,or the journey back to the landing jetty.

Day 21. To London via BangkokMorning transer to the airport to board LaoAirlines ight to Bangkok and connect ontoThai Airways ight back to London.

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This tour o Indochina and Thailand places an emphasis on luxury, staying in the very best o hotels. Relax on an overnight river

cruise and bask in the breathtaking beauty o Halong Bay. Feel the pulse o Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Vientiane.

Explore the wonders o Angkor Wat and take a helic opter ride to really understand the vastness o this incomparable Temple

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Day 1. To BangkokMorning depart rom London Heathrow ondirect Thai Airways ight to Bangkok.

Day 2. BangkokMet on arrival and transerred to the hotel.Evening relax with a 4 course set dinner at theVertigo Moon Bar at the Banyan Tree Bangkok.Two nights Mandarin Oriental.

Day 3. Bangkok – alaces and Temples TourAter breakast visit the Grand alace, oncethe main Royal residence, and see the EmeraldBuddha in the Wat hra Si Rattana Satsadaram,Thailand’s holiest Temple.

Day 4. To Siem Reap – Aternoon Elephant rideto Angkor Thom/BayonAter breakast transer to the airport to boardBangkok Airlines ight to Siem Reap. Met onarrival then transerred to the hotel.Aternoon elephant ride rom the South Gate o Angkor Thom to Bayon then continue to visitthe monumental magnifcence o Angkor Thom

– the last capital o the great Khmer Empire.Visit the sprawling Elephant Terrace, theTerrace o the Leper King and the enchantingBayon. Two nights at the Amansara.

Day 5. Full day guided tour o Angkor Wat,Banteay Srei and Ta rohm – Helicopter ightBreakast at Angkor Wat beore touring thecrown jewel o Khmer architecture, and now,the national symbol. Escorted by a personalguide explore the wonders o the WorldHeritage site, built or King Suryavarman II inthe early 12th C. Later visit Banteay Srei andTa rohm. Seemingly miniature in comparisonto the other Angkor Temples, Banteay Srei isconsidered to be the jewel o classical Khmerart. The pink sandstone walls are covered withwonderully preserved carvings o unusualdelicacy. Ta rohm, with its tree covered ruinsis atmospheric and quite beautiul. Finally,helicopter ight over the amazing complex,to appreciate the sheer size and beauty o thisarchaeological wonder.

Day 6. To Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – EveningDinner CruiseMorning ight to Ho Chi Minh City. Eveningdinner aboard a traditional Bonsai RiverCruiser. Stay two nights at the ark Hyatt.

Day 7. Excursion to Cai Be oating market withlunchEarly morning depart Saigon by road andjourney into the Mekong Delta. Embark on atraditional wooden boat, stylishly ftted out withbamboo chairs and lounging cushions. Tour thecolourul oating market o Cai Be, aterwardsvisit a historic Mandarin house dating rom the19th C. Continue the visit to an untouchedarea o the Mekong Delta, where lie continues,largely undisturbed, as it has or generations.

Day 8. Ho Chi Minh City tour and ha TrangMorning city tour through the heart o thecity along Dong Khoi Street (ormerly RueCatinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi MinhSquare, Municipal Theatre and the otreDame Cathedral. Visit the Reunifcation alace

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Day 8. Cai Be Floating MarketEmbark on a traditional wooden boat,stylishly ftted out with bamboo chairs andlounging cushions. Tour the colourul oatingmarket o Cai Be and visit a historic 19th C.Mandarin house. Continue to the undevelopedarea o hu An, where lie continues, unchangedor generations.

Day 9. To Siem Reap - Angkor Thom excursionAter breakast transer to the airport to boardVietnam Airlines ight to Siem Reap. Aternoonsightseeing in Angkor by tuk tuk. Visit theBayon ,Jayavarman VII's mysterious mountainTemple. Later wander the ortifed city o Angkor Thom which covers an area o 10 squarekm. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats, the cityincludes many o Angkor's most popular sights.Three nights Hotel De La aix.

Day 10. Outerlying Temple excursionToday visit three special Temples outsidethe main Angkor group. Travel to KingSuryavarman II’s 11th C. rarely visited BengMealea complex (a prototype or the moreamous Angkor Wat). Then explore theintricately carved ‘Banteay Srei’, also knownas the ‘Citadel o the Women’; Late aternoon,walk around the Banteay Samre Temple. Watchthe beautiul sunset at re Rup.

Day 11. Angkor Wat and Tonle Sap withLake CruiseEarly morning sunrise visit and explorationo Angkor Wat. Aterwards, visit the eerieTa rohm Temple. Shrouded in jungle, thisamazing structure has been let untouchedsince re-discovered by French explorers in the1850’s. Ater lunch travel to Tonle Sap Lake, theworld’s second largest reshwater lake and cruisethrough oating villages.

Day 12. To London via Bangkok or SaigonMorning transer to the airport to board ightto Bangkok or Saigon or onward connection toLondon on Thai or Vietnam Airlines

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A T A L E O F T H R E E C I T I E S 1 2 D A Y S

This journey captures the amazing diversity o Vietnam and Cambodia. In Vietnam explore Hanoi, and take an excursion to the stunning

Halong Bay. In the south soak up the vi brancy o Vietnam’s commercial capital, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), then visit the incredible Cu Chi

war tunnels and the Mekong River Delta. Learn some o the secrets o Vietnamese cooking. Fly to Cambodia and spend time delighting in

the majesty and beauty o the awe -inspiring Angkor Wat World Heritage complex: mankinds largest and most moving religious structure.

Day 1. To HanoiMidday departure rom London Gatwick ondirect Vietnam Airlines ight to Hanoi or romLondon Heathrow with Thai Airways ight toHanoi via Bangkok. Day 2. HanoiArrive Hanoi and transer to the hotel. Twonights at the Softel Metropole.

Day 3. Morning City tour - EveningWater uppetryAter breakast guided tour o Hanoi visitingthe Ho Chi Minh Quarter, including theMausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house and theOne illar agoda. Continue to the Temple o Literature and the inamous ‘Hanoi Hilton’prison. In the evening, see a unique display o water puppetry.

Day 4. To Halong Bay - CruiseAn early start to Halong Bay. On arrival at TuanChau Island board the aradise Cruise boat.Halong Bay achieved international ame as a keylocation in the French flm ‘Indochine’ starringCatherine Deneuve. Considered Vietnam’sgreatest natural wonder, Halong Bay boasts over3,000 islands that jut out o the sea, providing aspectacular natural setting. Explore its caves andcool down, swimming in one o the many secludedbays. Overnight onboard the aradise Cruise.

Day 5. To Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)via Hanoi Watch dawn break, eel the resh sea air andrelax in the gentle breeze. Ater brunch leavethe ship and drive back to Hanoi’s airport orlate aternoon ight to Ho Chi Minh City. Fournights at the Majestic Hotel.

Day 6. Ho Chi Minh City - City TourAternoon city tour through the heart o thecity along Dong Khoi Street (ormerly RueCatinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi MinhSquare, Municipal Theatre and the otreDame Cathedral. Later see the Reunifcationalace (ormerly the residential alace) andWar Remnants Museum. D rive to Cholon, theChinatown district o the city to visit the hugeBinh Tay Wholesale market, selling everythingunder the sun, beore stopping at the Thien HauTemple, dedicated to the Goddess o the Sea.

Day 7. Morning Cookery class – with lunch –aternoon Cu Chi tunnel tour‘Taste o Vietnam’ cookery class designed tobe un, easy and tasty at the Vietnam CookeryCentre. Eat the ruits o the morning’s class! Aterlunch visit the Cu Chi tunnel network, establishedas a means o waging guerrilla war againstsuperior French and later American frepower.

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The Vietnam Discovery is the perect way to experience the highlights o Vietnam. Start o in renetic Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) exploring

the history and culture; the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta. ext, y to Danang on Vie tnam’s central coast to relax in enchanting Hoi

An. Drive to Hue, through spectacular scenery, beore ying north to Hanoi and cruising the gorgeous Halong Bay.

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Day 1. To Ho Chi Minh CityLate morning depart London Gatwick on directVietnam Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)Morning arrival in Ho Chi Minh City. Met onarrival and transer to the Majestic Hotel orour nights.

Day 3. Ho Chi Minh City Morning TourMorning city tour encompassing the heart o thecity driving down Dong Khoi Street (ormerlyRue Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho ChiMinh Square, Municipal Theatre and the otreDame Cathedral. Tour the Reunifcation alace(ormerly the residential alace) and WarRemnants Museum. Explore the enormous BinhTay Wholesale market, with its beehive o storeshawking everything under the sun. Finally visitthe ornate Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to theGoddess o the Sea.

Day 4. Cu Chi excursionAter breakast drive to the ascinating CuChi tunnel networks, established as a meanso waging guerrilla warare against superiorFrench, then later American frepower.Aternoon at leisure.

Day 5. Me kong Delta – Cai Be oating marketEarly this morning depart Saigon by road andjourney into the Mekong Delta. Embark on atraditional wooden boat, stylishly ftted out withbamboo chairs and lounging cushions. Tour thecolourul oating market o Cai Be, aterwardsvisit a historic Mandarin house dating rom the19th C. Continue on to an untouched area o the Mekong Delta, where lie continues, largelyundisturbed, as it has or generations.

Day 6. To Dalat – Aternoon Sightseeing tourMorning ight to Dalat. Aternoon sightseeingtour o Dalat: the City o Eternal Spring, with itscolourul ower gardens, picturesque scenery o

the Valley o Love, Tuyen Lam Lake, the Chineseagoda and Bao Dai’s Summer alace. Overnightat the Dalat alace Hotel.

Day 7. To ha TrangMorning drive to ha Trang across thespectacular goan Muc ass, then descendto the tropical plains o Vietnam’s south coast.Two nights Evason Ana Mandara & SixSenses Spa.

Day 8. ha Trang – at leisureDay at leisure perhaps visiting the serene spaor some well deserved pampering, or simplyjust laze the day away!

Day 9. To Hoi An via Danang – sightseeingMorning transer to ha Trang Airport toboard ight to Da ang. Met on arrival withsightseeing tour o Danang visiting the ChamMuseum, an elegant Colonial building, nowhousing the fnest collection o Cham sculpture in

the world. ass China Beach, a amous spot or

American soldiers during the Vietnam-AmericanWar. Two nights at the Lie Heritage Hotel.

Day 10. Hoi An Walking TourMorning walking tour o Hoi An visiting the

Japanese covered bridge, Sa Huynh Museumwith its unique insight into Hoi An’s history,the Tran Family Chapel and fnally a lanternmaking workshop.

Day 11. To Hue – erume River CruiseAter breakast drive along scenic mountainroads with spectacular views over the coastlineto Hue, arriving around lunch time. Thisaternoon take a leisurely boat ride down theerume River, stopping at the iconic Thien Muagoda, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower.Continue to the countryside to the ImperialTomb o Minh Mang, a majestic complex o courtyards, pavilions and Temples in a beautiulnatural setting. Overnight at La Residence Hotel& Spa Hue.

Day 12. Hue – Imperial alace Tour –

aternoon to HanoiMorning guided tour o the Old Imperial alace.Aternoon transer to the airport to board ightto Hanoi. Evening watch a unique display o water puppetry. Two nights at the MovenpickHanoi.

Day 13. Hanoi City TourAter breakast guided tour o Hanoi visitingthe Ho Chi Minh Quarter, including theMausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house and theOne illar agoda. Continue to the Temple o Literature then see the inamous ‘HanoiHilton’ prison.

Day 14. To Halong BayAn early start to Halong Bay. On arrival at TuanChau Island board the Emeraude Classic Cruiseboat. Halong Bay achieved international ameas a key location in the French flm ‘Indochine’starring Catherine Deneuve. ConsideredVietnam’s greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay

boasts over 3,000 islands rising dramatically outo the turquoise sea. Explore its caves and cooldown, swimming in one o the many secludedbays. Overnight onboard the Emeraude.

Day 15. T o Hanoi – Morning Tai Chi classBeore breakast attend an early morning- optional-Tai Chi class on the sundeck.Disembark the cruise and return to Hanoi.

Overnight at the Movenpick Hotel.Day 16. To London via BangkokTranser to the airport to board VietnamAirways ight to London Gatwick.

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Day 9. To the Cardamom Mountains –Koh KongMorning drive to the Koh Kong region at theoothills o the Cardamom Mountains. Twonights 4 Rivers Floating Ecolodge.

Day 10. Koh Kong ExplorationDelightul day gently exploring the mangroves bykayak and visiting the stilted village o Koh Kapi.

Day 11. To Sihanoukville – Song Saa ResortTranser to Sihanoukville and then take a30 minute boat ride to Song Saa Resort orthree nights.

Day 12. Song Saa ResortIn Cambodia’s untouched Koh RongArchipelago, two pristine islands lie side by side.Known locally as Song Saa – the Khmer or ‘TheSweethearts’ – the sot name conjures a pictureo quiet harmony and sweet romance gentlywrapped in pure heavenly bliss. This alluringnew resort was conceived or pure relaxationand or guests to become one, with the beautyo the islands – everything created has beenbuilt with the deepest respect or the naturalenvironment in this pristine tropical paradise.

Day 13. Song Saa ResortLinger in the Spa suspended in the rainorest,cool down in the gorgeous infnity pool, explore

the rees or beach comb searching or shells,stargaze, do yoga at sunrise.

Day 14. To London via hnom enhTranser to hnom enh or the onward ight toLondon via Bangkok.

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This is an outstanding tour covering the main highlights o evocative Cambodia rom its wondrous Temple heritage at Angkor Wat, beauty

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oothills o the Cardamom Mountains and end the tour on a wonderul paradise island retreat – with outstanding modern amenities – at Song

Saa. Quite perect relaxation to end the tour.

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Day 1. To Bangkok

Fly rom London to Bangkok with Thai airways.Day 2. To Siem Reap via BangkokOn arrival connect to onward ight to SiemReap. Transer to the hotel. Remainder o day atleisure. Five nights at the Hanuman Alaya.

Day 3. Siem Reap –Banteay Srei and Beng MealeaStart the day away rom the crowds with a visitto the River o a Thousand Lingas, Kbal Speanbeore marvelling at the pristine pink sandstonebas-relies at Banteay Srei. Explore urther afeldtaking in the massive temple o Beng Mealea.Witness here how the jungle has reclaimed itsterritory with unrivalled erocity.

Day 4. Siem Reap – Ta rohm and Angkor ThomBegin the exploration o the magnifcentTemples o Angkor with an exploration o theenigmatic Ta rohm at dawn; still bound tightby the inexorable jungle. Ater lunch, continuewith a visit to the ancient city o Angkor Thom,which houses the charismatic aces o the Bayon.

Day 5. Sie m Reap – Angkor Wat

o words can describe the beauty o a sunrisevisit to the mystical Angkor Wat. Then explorethe incomparable complex, probably the largestreligious building in the world. Conceived bySuryavarman II, and believed to be his uneraltemple, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 yearsto build. nlike all the other Khmer Templesit aces west, and was inspired by 12th C.Hinduism architecture. Today, its symmetricaltowers are stylized on the Cambodian ag.Occupied continuously by Buddhist monks,it’s still well preserved and totally charismatic.Intricate bas-relies surround Angkor Waton our sides. Each tells a story but the mostcelebrated o these is the mystical Churning o the Sea o Milk, located on the east wing.

Day 6. Sie m Reap – Tonle Sap Lake cruiseBoat trip on Southeast Asia's largest reshwaterlake, the Tonle Sap. First visit KompongKhleang, explore the canals (wet season) orstreets (dry season) o this incredible town. Inthe wet season, the houses appear to be oating,as water gently laps at the verandas, however,

in the dry season loty stilts are revealed and

the houses soar skyward. Visit a pagoda, builton the site o an ancient Temple, to see the wallpaintings. Journey by boat to Kompong luk, amedieval village, literally oating on the Lake.Space is tight or the residents and animals inthis unique place. ext see the ooded orestand fnally the oating village o Chong Kneas.Disembark and return to the hotel.

Day 7. To hnom enh – Culturalhighlight TourMorning ight to hnom enh. Aternoon tourthe city including the Royal alace and ationalMuseum. Two nights at the Softel.

Day 8. hnom enh – The Killing Fields andGenocide MuseumMorning tour to learn about the heartbreakinghistory o a nation virtually annihilated by civilwar. Visit the notorious Killing Fields outsidehnom enh and the Genocide Museum, a starkrecord o the violence o the Khmer Rouge.Aternoon at leisure.

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in the hospital and eed the gentle giants. Latertake an elephant ride through an interestingcountryside to a delightul waterall and stopor a traditional Lao lunch. Ater a short 1.5kmtrek arrive at the am Khan River – board acharming bamboo rat complete with pillowsand mats and elegantly sip tea or coee. It takes30-60 minutes depending upon the current toreach the jetty.

Day 6. Luang rabang - To VientianeAt leisure until midday ight to Vientiane.Two nights at Settha alace.

Day 7. Vientiane Market and City TourEarly morning visit to the ascinating

local market o Thongkhankham, where abewildering array o oods and produce are onoer. Ater breakast city tour to include: WatSisaket, the only Temple to be let intact aterthe Siamese invasion in 1828. It’s arguably themost beautiul temple in Vientiane and housesthousands o miniature Buddha statues withinits walls. ext is Wat hra Keo, now a religiousmuseum, with many Lao and Khmer works o art on display. Also see the atuxai monument- also called Anousavari – climb the steps tothe roo or abulous views; visit That Luang,the holiest place in Laos, and Wat Simuang,the most popular and venerated Temple inVientiane. Stop at Talat Sao, the morningmarket, or souvenirs – look out or silk andsilver jewellery.

Ater lunch visit the quirky Buddha ark, anenchanting collection o Buddhist and Hindusculptures situated on a Mekong Riversidemeadow outside o the city centre. The statueswere created by a mysterious Monk to spread his

philosophy on lie and revealing his ideasabout the universe.

Day 8. To akse, Bolaven lateau,Tad Lo WaterallsMorning transer to the airport or ightto akse. On arrival start the journey eastacross the Bolaven lateau, passing by manyplantations producing coee, tea, cardamomand bananas. The area is also amous or itsmany wateralls; the most beautiul is Tad Fan.During high waters, the scene is spectacular withtwin wateralls plummeting into the deep gorgebelow. Visit the ethnic minority group villages o Alak, ge, and Katu. Take a sunset swim in thewaterall. Overnight at Tad Lo Lodge.

Day 9. To Don Daeng via axuam Wateralland Wat houAter breakast head out o the plateau, stoppingfrst at the attractive axuam Waterall, thenonto Champassak and Wat hou, anotherESCO World Heritage Site. Its ruins wereonce part o a Temple built some time beoreAngkor Wat in Siem Reap - between 7th -11th C- and contain some o the most Ancient Khmerarchitectures. In the aternoon boat trip acrossthe Mekong to the island o Don Daeng. Twonights at the La Folie Lodge.

Day 10. Boat trip to Don KhoneAter an early morning breakast, return to themainland and drive to Ban Hatsaikhone, andboard a boat or a tour o the 4000 Islands.Reach picturesque Don Khone by lunchtime.Later explore the island by bicycle to see oldFrench Colonial buildings and the lovely Liphiwaterall. Or continue by boat to see to seek outthe endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. Return to the

mainland, visiting Khone hapheng, considered,by volume, to be the largest waterall in South EastAsia. Late aternoon return to Don Daeng.

Day 11. To London via akse and BangkokTranser to akse airport to board Lao Airlinesight to Bangkok connecting onwards with ThaiAirways to London.

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The perect itinerary or discovering the very best o Laos. Marvel at the majesty o Luang rabang, cruise the Mekong and am Ou Rivers

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Day 1. To BangkokMorning depart rom London Heathrow withdirect Thai airways ight to Bangkok.

Day 2. Luang rabang via BangkokArrive Bangkok and onward connection withLao Airways to Luang rabang. Barci welcomeceremony with music and dance. Remainder o day at leisure. Four nights at Satri House.

Day 3. Luang rabangDawn visit to observe the long lines o orange-robed Monks leaving their pagodas to receiveoerings o ood rom the residents o Luangrabang. It’s a unique experience. Aterbreakast, city tour includes the ormer Royalalace, now the ational Museum, Wat Mai,a Temple renowned or its golden bas-relies.ext see Wat ieng Thong, perhaps the mostphotographed Temple in Luang rabang, andthe unique Wat Visoun, entirely rebuilt ater itsdestruction in 1887 by the invading Black Flagsrom southern China. In the courtyard o WatVisoun stands the Watermelon Stupa; shapedlike the ruit it takes its name rom.

Ater lunch visit the excellent Arts and EthnologyCentre giving urther insight into the ethnicmix and culture o Laos. Also visit the weavingand textile villages o Ban angkhong and Banienglek beore returning to the Old Town toclimb Mount housi and enjoy the stunningviews across Luang rabang as the sun sets.

Day 4. Lua ng rabang - Cooking Class andak Ou Caves

Another opportunity, i wished, to see theprocession o Monks receiving their ood as dawnrises. Ater breakast explore Lao cooking, with amasterclass under the expert instruction o a che rom the Roots and Leaves Restaurant. The classstarts with a visit to the resh produce market.Ater the demonstration, lunch is an opportunityto ‘enjoy’ your morning's eorts! (lease note:there will be other guests joining you at thecooking school).

An aternoon departure by boat up the MekongRiver to the ak Ou caves, housing thousands o Buddha statues, hidden rom the looting ChineseHaw in times gone by. The statues range rom aew centimetres to the size o a human.

Day 5. Lua ng rabang – Day walking excursionwith Elephant and Bamboo Rat ridesWalk in the ootsteps o French explorer Dr.. eiss, who once surveyed the local tribesaround Luang rabang. First visit the Elephantvillage or a brie introduction into the greatwork they do there. Talk with the veterinarian

Mahout or a day

Nothing quite compares with working with elephants:

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See the Summer alace o King Rama V withits mixture o Thai, Chinese and Gothicarchitecture. Ater lunch at a local restaurantboard the Mekhala Cruise and travel alongthe Chao hraya ‘River o Kings’. Visit thesmall village o Baan Saladang, an old Moncommunity who migrated rom Burma in theearly 19th C. The villagers here have successullymaintained their traditional liestyle, customsand natural surroundings. The Mekhala docksat Wat Kai Tia, a Thai Temple set in a tranquilrural village. An exquisite candlelit dinner o mouth-watering Thai cuisine is served on thedeck. Overnight on board Mekhala Cruise.

Day 8. Bangkok - City sightseeingCruise departs early morning or a visit to themarket in athum Thani. Break ast is servedon board while cruising down the river, passingthe spectacular views o the Grand alace andTemple o Dawn. Ater disembarkation, visitBangkok’s Chinatown and take a walkingtour to Chinese Shrines and along the narrowstreets (or Sampeng) jam-packed with shops andstalls oering an exotic mix o merchandise.Overnight Sukhothai Bangkok.

Day 9. To Sukhothai - Aternoon Heritage tourVery early departure to the airport or ightto Sukhothai. Transer to the hotel. Aternoonguided tour o ancient Sukhothai, consideredthe cradle o Thai civilisation where Thai arts,culture, laws and alphabet originated andblossomed. Overnight at the Tharaburi Resort.

Day 10. To Chiang Rai - Lake o Kwan,Wat Rong Kun Ater breakast drive to Chaing Rai stoppingenroute at Lake o Kwan hayo, the largest reshwater fsh habitat in upper Thailand, whichprovides the livelihood or many local people.Stop at Wat Rong Kun (White Temple), acontemporary unconventional Buddhist Templedesigned by one o Thailand’s most noted artistin white with the use o white glass. Three nightsAnantara Golden Triangle Resort.

Day 11. Ch iang Rai - Tribal visit –Mekong Boat rideAter breakast visit the Karen people andexperience the authentic lives o the Hill Tribepeople. Take a boat ride on the Mekong Riverto Golden Triangle where, rom a hill top, viewthe splendour o the mighty Mekong joiningwith the Ruak River and orming the actual“Triangle” with Laos Burma and Thailand.

Day 12. D ay at leisure or ‘Day as a Mahout’Relax in the hotel or spend an unorgettable daywith the elephants at the nearby camp: becomingone with them – eed, bath, walk and learn tounderstand the intelligence o these gentle giants. Day 13. To Chiang Mai - Mae Ka ChanHot Springs - Wat hra Dhat Doi SuthepMountain TempleAter breakast drive to Chiang Mai, the ‘Roseo the orth’ through scenic hillside and jungles.Enroute visit Mae Ka Chan, amous or its hotsprings. In Chaing Mai visit Wat hra Dhat DoiSuthep mountain Temple. Two nights at theRachamankha Hotel.

Day 14. Chiang MaiCookery class at the Chiang Mai Thai cookeryschool. Learn the secrets o this wonderularomatic and visually delightul cuisine.Remainder o day at leisure.

Day 15. To Koh SamuiAter breakast private transer to Chiang MaiAirport to board ight to Koh Samui. Fournights Anantara Lawana Resort.

Day 16 - 18. Koh Samui - Days at leisureA ew steps rom the beach the luxuriant oliagehides beautiul rooms and villas – some withprivate plunge pools – Chinese inspired detailadds a charming air to the elegant property.Dine in a Treehouse restaurant, taste theavours o Thailand, snack in the laid back oolBar or Dine by Design. Feel the serenity o theSpa. Water sports, deep sea fshing, diving. Takecookery classes.

Day 19. To London via BangkokMorning transer to the airport to board ThaiAirways ight back to London via Bangkok.

M E M O R I E S O F T H A I L A N D 1 9 D A Y S

Experience Thailand on this tailor-made journey, combining the highlights o this beautiul country; rom the bright lights and renetic markets

o Bangkok, to the verdant rainorests in the River Kwai area. At Sukhothai, marvel at 13th C. ruined Temples, then travel to the mountainous

north, home o colourul ethnic minorities and Temples o Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai beore unwinding on the relaxing shores o Koh Samui.

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Day 1. To BangkokMorning departure rom London Heathrow ondirect Thai Airways ight to Bangkok.

Day 2. BangkokMet on arrival and transer to the hotel. Threenights at the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel.

Day 3. Bangkok – Grand alace &Emerald BuddhaAter breakast, visit the Grand alace, anarchitectural wonder o golden stupas, wallsand pillars encrusted in shining and colourulmosaics. reviously the residence o the Kingso Thailand visit the dierent ceremonialalaces; the Reception Hall, the Throne Halland the beautiul Wat hra Kaew which housesthe Emerald Buddha. Continue to The GoldenMount, part o the Saket Temple housingBuddha relics within its 58-metre high chedisurmount by a golden cupola. From the top o Golden Mount, there are panoramic views o Ratanakosin Island.

Aternoon, visit the private Thai-style houseo Jim Thompson, the “ather” o the amousThai silk industry. The house now serves as amuseum with a small Asian art collection andsome o his personal belongings.

Day 4. Bangkok - Thonburi KlongsAter breakast discover the Klongs (canals)o Bangkok and glimpse into the daily lie o the water and bank dwellers – the numerouscanals gave Bangkok the name o " Venice o the East." Also visit the Royal Barges and theTemple o Dawn. Day 5. To Kanchanaburi – Floating Market& River KwaiEarly start to Damern Saduak FloatingMarket, stopping at the Railway Market withstalls actually on the railway line at SamutSongkram - watch the train approach and thevendors rantically packing away their goods...Finally embark on a long tail speedboat tothe oating market, where Thai style canoes

laden with everything under the sun – paddlethe waterways selling their wares. ext headtowards Kanchanaburi, home to the River Kwaiand it's inamous bridge, where over 100000conscripted labourers and 12000 OW’s diedduring WWII constructing the bridge or the

Japanese to link the existing Thai and Burmeserailway lines. Also visit the Thai – BurmaRailway Centre and War Grave cemetery. Takeanother long tail ride to the hotel. Overnight atthe River Kwai Resotel.

Day 6. Kanchanaburi – Hellfre ass Memorialand Train rideAter breakast visit the Hellfre ass Memorialand board the historic Death Railway Trainor a ascinating train ride through lush orest.Overnight Dheva Mantra Resort.

Day 7. Ayutthaya and Mekhala CruiseAter breakast drive to Ayuthaya and visitthe impressive monuments and great museumso this ormer important capital o Thailand.

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Day 1. To Yangon via BangkokFly rom London to Yangon via Bangkok onThai Airways.

Day 2. YangonArrive in Yangon the ormer capital o Burmaand transer to the hotel. Two nights at theGovernor’s Residence.

Day 3. Yangon – Morning and Aternoon Cityexcursions and Aternoon TeaMorning excursion to Shwedagon agoda,Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha and KandawgyiLake. Aternoon visit to Bogyoke Aung market– perect or souvenirs, paintings, antiquesand clothing. Later walking tour rom theSule agoda to the vibrant Yangon riverront,beore returning to the hotel or a traditional’aternoon tea’.

Day 4. To Mand alay – Mandalay alace, Fort,Temples and Dinner with Cultural showEarly morning ight to Mandalay. On arrivalvisit Mandalay alace and its Fort, once a BritishHQ and renamed Fort Durin. Aternoon touro Mandalay’s beautiul Temples, includingKuthodaw aya and Shwenandaw Kyaung. Seethe unorgettable sunset over Mandalay Hillollowed by dinner and a cultural show. Twonights at the Mandalay Hill Resort.

Day 5. Mandalay - Full-day tour toAmarapura and InwaA ull day visiting the ascinating Monasteries

at Amarapura and Mahagandayon. See monksreceiving alms. Then onto the Bein teakbridge. ext by boat, and then take a delightulhorse and cart ride to the ormer Royal capitalInwa. Visit anmyint watchtower, the remainso the ancient palace, Maha Aungmye Bonzanand Bargayar Monasteries. View the sunset at Bein Bridge. Evening market visit.

Day 6. I rrawaddy River Cruise – Two nightsRV aukan- Mingun aya complexEmbark on the beautiul RV aukan or a 2night cruise to agan. Aternoon visit to Mingunaya a vast uncompleted stupa begun by KingBodawpaya in1790. Two nights on board.

Day 7. Sagaing and Yandabo visitsAternoon excursion to Sagaing consideredto be the living centre o the Buddhist aith inBurma and amous or its silversmiths. Alsovisit Yandabo, a village specialising in pottery,and where the peace treaty o the frst Anglo-Burmese war was signed in 1826.

Day 8. Bagan – Late aternoon Temples tourDisembark in Bagan this morning. Lateaternoon visit Bagan’s ancient Temples.Watch the glorious sunset over the IrrawaddyRiver rom a Temple top. Three nights at theThiripyitsaya Sanctuary Hotel.

Day 9. BaganContinue the tour o Bagan – visits will

include the Shwezigon agoda, GubyaukgyiTemple, Ananda Temple. Relax over dinner bycandle-light at a agoda or on the bankso the Irrawaddy.

Day 10. Day Tour to Mount opaFull day excursion to the sacred Mount opa, anextinct volcano. Climb to the top or stunningviews o the surrounding countryside. The shrineis dedicated to the worship o the 37 ats:Burmese ancient animist spirits.

Day 11. To Inle via Heho- Lake tourMorning ight to Heho and transer to InleLake. Later take a tour o the Lake and see theamous leg rowers, oating gardens, haungdawOo agoda and ga he Kyaung Monastery.Three nights Inle rincess Resort.

Day 12. Inle Lake – Indein Village visit andCookery demonstrationMorning visit to Indein village with its myriad o ancient ruined, yet still captivating agodas.

Day 13. Inle LakeDay at leisure

Day 14. T o Yangon – Visit ational Museum

and Farewell DinnerMorning ight to Yangon. Visit the interestingational Museum to round o the tour.Farewell dinner at Le lanteur. OvernightGovernor’s Residence.

Day 15. To London via BangkokAternoon transer to the airport and y back toLondon via Bangkok.

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This is a wonderul tour exploring the hidden secrets as well as the major highlights o the land o ‘The Golden Spires’. Wander through

magnifcent teak built Monastery’s, see delicate awe-inspiring agodas, eel the Colonial glow in the air. Cruise the mighty Irrawaddy River

and watch the numerous communities dotted along its banks; the people busily going about their daily lives. Visit Mount opa, home to the

mysterious ats. Learn traditional cookery secrets. Take a horse and c art ride thought spectacular scenery and a local boat to explore the

shores o Inle Lake. This is a delightul tour showing the many aces o this beautiul land.

Day 1. To YangonFly rom London to Yangon, via Bangkok onThai Airways.

Day 2. YangonArrive Yangon. Two nights at the Strand Hotel.

Day 3. Yan gon – City tourMorning excursion to Chaukhtatgyi RecliningBuddha, the Shwedagon agoda, andKandawgyi Lake. Aternoon visit to BogyokeAung San market and bargain or anythingrom jewellery, to paintings, to antiques andhandicrats or the local ‘longyi’. Later take awalk with a ‘colonial’ air rom the Sule agodato the Yangon riverront.

Day 4. To Mand alay – City tour, Amarapuraand Dinner with ShowEarly morning ight to Mandalay. Tour o Amarapura, including the MahagandayonMonastery, the main centre o Buddhistlearning in Burma. Aternoon city touro Mandalay and see the sunset at MandalayHill. In the evening have dinner watching acultural show. Three nights Mandalay HillResort.

Day 5. Day tour to Maymyo andational Kandawgyi GardensFull day trip to Maymyo (yin Oo Lwin). Initiallya military outpost, Maymyo became the summerCapital during British rule. Visit the Kandawgyiational Botanical Gardens and yin Oo Lwinursery, with their wide variety o plants, trees,indigenous orchids, owers and animals: see alsothe local agodas and Temple; the impressive weKauk Wateralls, and fnally, eik Chin Myaung -

an intriguing large Buddhist shrine-cave.Day. 6 Irrawaddy Cruise to Mingun Ater breakast, board a boat or a shortcruise on the Irrawaddy River to the 18th C.Royal capital o Mingun. Explore Mingun onoot, taking in the key sites, including KingBodawpaya’s unfnished Temple and themighty Mingun Bell. Visit the enchantingHsinbyume agoda, with its crisp whitewave-like roo set perectly against the deepblue sky. Return to Mandalay or lunch;ateroon at leisure.

Day 7. To Bagan via yaung – Bein,Inwa and visit to SagaingMorning visit Bein Bridge, Inwa - by horse-drawn cart - and Sagaing Hill with its superbviews particularly, o the almost surreal clusterso pagodas, dotting the surrounding hills.Aternoon ight to yaung then transerto the hotel. Three nights at the ThiripyitsayaHotel.

Day 8. Bagan

Full-day tour o Bagan, highlights includeTayoke yay and Ananda Temple - one o thefnest, largest, best preserved and most reveredo the Bagan Temples. Later visit a local villageperhaps Minanthu Village with its oil pressespowered by bullocks. In the evening, watch apuppet show with dinner. Day 9. BaganContinue the tour oBagan – highlights includeyaung Market, Shwezigon agoda, Hgnetyit Taung, Lawkananda and DhammayazikaTemples.

Day 10. To Inle Lake via Heho – Lake tourMorning ight to Heho and transer to InleLake. Aternoon tour the oating villages,gardens and Temples around Inle Lake andwatch the amous leg rowers in action! Twonights at the Inle Resort.

Day 11. Inle Lake - Inn Thein agoda

Morning excursion by boat to the Inn Theinagoda. Aternoon at leisure.

Day 12. T o Yangon – ational Museum visitand Farewell DinnerMorning ight to Yangon and visit the ationalMuseum. Farewell dinner at Le lanteur.Overnight at the Strand Hotel.

Day 13. To London via BangkokMorning transer to the airport and ight backto London via Bangkok on Thai Airways.

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Go shing with a local sherman to help catch the sh for dinner

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Lie, or the myriad o city and village dwellersliving along the banks, without the mightyrivers, would be impossible to comprehend –they’re the super highways with crat o everyshape and size plying the waterways: rom ladenbarges to bamboo rats, elegant river cruisersand bustling erries weaving their way constantlyup and down stream. Along the riverbanks,small villages live as one with the rivers: childrenlaugh and shout as they play, women poundclothes at the washing area and men take theirsmall boats and fsh or their supper.

Sometimes the only noise heard is the cacophonyo sound rom the jungle, which at dawn anddusk, becomes a riot o colour and noise as birdso every hue come to roost or take ight in thecool o the morning.

Occasionally wild elephants can be spottedquenching their thirst, imperiously ignoring theashes rom the cameras o the passing rivercruise passengers!

Ancient ruins, gripped by the inexorable marcho the jungle, enveloping all it touches, can stillbe seen, silent testimony to past golden ages.agodas rise above the dense canopy and theechoes o Monks chanting oat gently in thebreeze. Today, major cities line the banks - astark contrast to the village lie that meldsinto the rivers - but even here, the pulse o the river still reigns supreme as it oods withthe torrential monsoons or drops in times o drought – whatever the mood – the Mekong andIrrawaddy still hold sway over the millions whodepend upon them or lie.

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T H E E M E R A D EHalong Bay

Emeraude is a luxurious replica steamer with38 cabins painstakingly designed to evoke thenostalgic charm o Colonial Indochina. Eachstylish and elegant room opens directly ontothe deck. Dine on a wonderul melange o Vietnamese ingredients, served with Europeanair. Relax with a massage or simply sit andwatch the incredible view o iridescent seas anddramatic limestone Karsts.

T H E J A Y A V A R A M A Mekong Cruise

The Jayavarman, a 20th C boutique style cruiseliner, has a delightul French Colonial air.Spread over our decks the ship oers a taste o luxury and elegance. 27 staterooms, decoratedwith classical Indochine charm, with Frenchwindows leading to a private balcony withsuperb views. Dine in Colonial splendour, bepampered at the Spa, relax on the sundeck.

O R I E T - E R E S S‘ R O A D T O M A D A L A Y ’Irrawady Cruise

The ‘Road To Mandalay,’ by Orient-Expressremains aithul to the graciousness and elegancesynonymous with Orient-Express. Spacious ensuite cabins are air-conditioned and exquisitelydecorated with beautiul abrics and handmadeurnishings. Dine on Local and Internationalare, sip cocktails in the iano bar, swim in thepool or simply watch the world go by.

T H E J A H A Mekong Cruise

The Jahan is the latest and most luxuriousboutique cruiser on the Mekong River with itselegant Anglo Indian Colonial ambience. The 26cabins and suites have oor to ceiling windowsand sliding doors opening onto a privatebalcony. Dine on Western and Oriental cuisine,relax in the pool, unwind in the Spa, or takeHigh Tea in the Observatory.

R V A K A Irrawaddy Cruise

The lovely aukan is a boutique river boat,beautiully urnished with a unique combinationo modern and traditional motis. Accommodatingonly 55 passengers, the timber walled luxurycabins and suites are urnished with Colonial air- whilst ceilings are traditional Burmese. D ine ondelicious Western or Eastern cuisine, relax with amassage, watch cultural perormances on the Sundeck, or unwind in the bar.

R i v e r c r u i s i n g“Cruising down the river” takes on a completely new meaning when you ply the waters o the mighty Mekong and

Irrawaddy Rivers on a very special voyage o discovery. They’re the pulse o their respective lands –energising the

essence o the nations. A D A WMekong and Irrawaddy Cruises

andaw, once, the old Irrawaddy Flotilla, wasoriginally a Scot’s company ounded in 1865,and now oers exceptional style and comort ontheir cruise ships on the Mekong and IrrawaddyRivers. All the ships were built new, designed andfnished as replicas o Colonial river steamers.Staterooms, decorated with brass and teakftments are refned and elegant. Dine on Localand International are.



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Day 6. Mekong Cruise – Floating marketsand Cham village excursion Early morning Thai Chi lessons on the sun deck.(optional) Boat excursion to the ascinatingoating villages and catfsh arms. Watch Bassafsh being ed. Shore excursion to the localMuslim Cham Community. Mid aternooncruise continues towards hnom enh.

Day 7. Mekong Cruise – hnom enh CityTour including the ‘Killing Fields’Ater breakast, city tour o this dynamic,historical capital o Cambodia, with itsdelightul French Colonial charm. Sightseeingin the morning will include the dazzling whiteand gold architecture o the Royal alace andthe outstanding displays o Khmer crats atthe ational Museum. Ater lunch in a localrestaurant, explore Cambodia’s heartbreakingpast under the Khmer Rouge regime, with anexcursion to the inamous ‘Killing Fields’: theormer detention, torture and execution centresduring the Cambodia civil war. Introductionand lecture by a local history proessor. Returnto the ship and relax watching a Cambodiantraditional Apsara dance perormance.

Day 8. Me kong Cruise – Chong Kohand Wat okorDepart at dawn rom hnom enh with a stopat the little known Chong Koh: a silk weavingvillage. Later visit Wat okor, a Wat builtwithin the ruins o an ancient Temple.

Day 9. Mekong Cruise – Wat HancheyEarly morning embark on a journey upriver tothe pre Angkorian Temple o Wat Hanchey.Located at the top o a hill overlooking the river,it oers some o the best views in Cambodia.Dating rom the 8th C. these ancient structuresdo more than justice to the architecture o theChenla Empire, predating the glories o themighty Angkor.

Day 10. Mekong Cruise – Kampong Chhnang& Kampong Louang VillagesBeore sunrise, the cruise sets sail to KampongChhnang via rek K dam along the meanderingTonle Sap River. Take a walk through oneo the last surviving silversmith villages, andwatch the entire community’s involvementproducing various silver items to sell. Aterlunch, motorboat excursion to see the wetlands,oating houses and fsh arms in the region.(ote: the cruise does not operate to Tonle Sapduring Apr, May and June, as the water level istoo low.)

Day 11. Siem Reap Morning disembark the cruise, and transer bycourtesy coach to Siem Reap. Four nights LaResidence d’ Angkor.

Day 12. Siem Reap – Tour o Banteay Sreiand Ta rohmMorning guided tour o Banteay Srei-The Citadel o the Women- was built byRajendravaman II in the mid 10th C., and isdedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. It hassome o the most intricate sandstone relies inAngkor. Slowly being reclaimed by the junglewith huge trees growing out rom its ruinsthe charismatic Buddhist Temple - Ta rohmwas constructed around 1186AD - known

originally as Rajavihara (Monastery o theKing). The Temple's central sculpture representsrajnaparamita, the personifcation o wisdom.

Day 13. Full day sightseeing o AngkorFeel the magic o an Angkor Wat sunrise. Thecrowning jewel o Khmer architecture, AngkorWat is the national symbol and the highlighto any visit to Cambodia. Without doubt, theTemples are magnifcent, with breathtakingartistry and brilliance o design. The sheerenormity o the complex is amazing. The tourwill cover the highlights o this World Heritagecomplex including Angkor Thom: Bayon,Baphuon and Elephant and Leper King Terrace.

Day14. Siem ReapDay at leisure or urther visits to outlyingTemples can be organised.

Day 15. To London via BangkokMorning transer to the airport to boardBangkok ight with connection to Thai Airwaysight to London.

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T H E M E K O N G V O Y A G E O F

D I S C O V E R Y 1 5 D A Y S

Discover vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) visiting the colourul markets and Temples: at Cu Chi explore the intriguing network o tunnels

built to assist the Vietnamese in their war struggles, initially against the French and then the Americans. Cruise, or 7 nights, on one o the

world’s great rivers - The Mekong – watching the daily lie o the riverside dwellers as The Jayavarman glides past. Take excursions to see

oating villages, a school and catfsh arms. On a sombre note visit the inamous ‘Killing Fields’ o the Cambodian Khmer Rouge. See the glory

o the pre- Angkorian Temple o Wat Hanchey, beore ending the journey at the incredible Temples o Angkor Wat.

This is a true voyage o discovery and gives an insight into the lives o the people o the Mekong River through all its history, travelling to small

riverside villages, and past ancient Temples, inaccessible by road.

Day 1. To Ho Chi Minh City via BangkokMorning depart rom London Heathrow ondirect Thai Airways ight to Bangkok andonwards to Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2. Ban gkok and Ho Chi Minh City Arrive Ho Chi Minh City and transer to theMajestic Hotel or two nights. Aternoon tourexploring the heart o the city: Dong Khoi Street(ormerly Rue Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, HoChi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre and theotre Dame Cathedral.

Later tour the Reunifcation alace (ormerlythe residential alace) and War RemnantsMuseum. Drive to Cholon, the Chinatowndistrict o the city. Visit the enormous Binh

Tay Wholesale market with its countless storeshawking everything under the sun. Visit theornate Thien Hau Temple: dedicated to theGoddess o the Sea.

Day 3. Day excursion to Cao Dai andCu Chi TunnelsDrive to Tay inh, the birthplace o theunique Cao Dai religion: a usion o Buddhism,Conucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Islamand native Vietnamese spiritual belies. (ote:during the TET estival, ceremonies are otencancelled without warning). Ater lunch visit theCu Chi tunnel network; established as a meanso waging guerrilla war against superior Frenchand later American orces.

Day 4. 7 night Mekong Cruise – Saigon toSiem ReapMorning transer to The Jayavarman cruise.Cruise along the Mekong rom Saigon (Vietnam)to Siem Reap (Cambodia). The ship meanderspast busy ports and waterways, then, ater anabrupt change o scenery the ship enters theESCO Mangrove Biosphere Reserve o CanGio. Evening cocktail reception at the FunnelBar and Lounge ollowed by a welcome dinneron the sun deck. Drop anchor just outside o CaiBe or the night. 7 nights on The Jayavarman.

Day 5. Mekong Cruise – Cai BeThis morning visit the Cai Be oating marketull o colour, noise and vivacity!

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Wine and Dine in Memorable Places Dine by ickering candle light i n the shadow of ancient

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Day 2. To Yangon – City tour

Arrive Bangkok and connect to Yangon. Meton arrival and transer to The Governor'sResidence. Aternoon city tour includes the Suleand Shwedagon agodas.

Day 3. To Bagan and Road to MandalayMorning ight rom Yangon to Bagan. Transerto the Road To Mandalay berthed on theIrrawaddy River. Aternoon visit Bagan with itsawe inspiring Temples and agodas. Welcomedinner. Overnight onboard.

Day 4. BaganMorning tour o Bagan’s local markets sellinga pot pourri o treasures! Later sail orMandalay. Anchor mid-river or the evening.Overnight onboard.

Day 5. Aternoon excursion to SagaingAternoon excursion to Sagaing considered tobe the living centre o the Buddhist aithin Burma and amous or its silversmiths.Overnight onboard.

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Board the Orient-Express, ‘Road To Mandalay’ or a very special seven night cruise in elegant luxury. This delightul river cruiser glides in

style along the banks o the amous Irrawaddy River and oers all the amenities one would expect rom Orient-Express including 'The Road

to Mandalay Wellbeing’ with ftness room and a range o beauty therapies. Excell ent dining, a well stocked bar and regular entertainment

contribute to a relaxing journey o discovery. On the cruise explore the many Temples and agodas o Bagan. Relax and enjoy local river

lie as you cruise the mighty Irrawaddy River. Discover the sights o Sagaing, Mingun and Mandalay and take excursions to the traditional

Burmese village o Shanlay. Visit Mount opa the sacred home o the ats and relax i n the beautiul hill station o Maymyo.

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Day 1. To Yangon via BangkokMorning departure on direct Thai Airways ightto Bangkok.

Day 2. Yangon

Arrive Bangkok and connect to Yangon.Aternoon excursion to Shwedagon agoda.Overnight at The Chatrium Hotel.

Day 3. rome and yuMorning coach tour to visit the 5th -8th C.archaeological site o Thiri-ya-kittiya, see themonumental yu stupas. Join the cruise. 14nights on board.

Day 4. Minhla Forts and MagweVisit Thayetmyo, a Colonial town that onceguarded the border between Royal Burma andBritish Burma. Wander the colourul market andtake a horse and cart ride to see the countryside.

Day 5. Minhka Forts and MagweIn Minhla and Gwechaung visit the two Italianbuilt orts constructed to keep the British at bayrom Royal Burma. Climb the Gwechaung hill.Later visit Magwe to see the magnifcent Myat-thalon agoda constructed with solid gold bricks!

Day 6. Sale MonasteriesVisit a number o teak Monasteries includingthe Yout-saun-kyaung with its spectacular woodcarvings, and see splendid Colonial style houses.

Day 7. BaganMoor at the Tan-Chi-Taung Mountain.Aternoon tour a selection o the 3,000 listedmonuments at this World Heritage Site.

Day 8. Bagan MonumentsExplore by coach more monuments, visit a lacquerware workshop and local markets. Sail upstreamwith evening walk in Oh e Kyaung village.

Day 9. Yandabo VillageThis rural village specialises in pot making.Visit the andaw School.

Day 10. Manadlay and AmarapuraTour Mandalay visiting the Mahamuniagoda and Shwe an Daw Kyaung teakcarved Monastery. Explore the ancient capitalo Amarapura, ride in a sampan and cross the Bein Bridge to see Temple paintings.

Day 11. Mingun agoda and BellAt Mingun see the largest working bell in theworld and the unfnished agoda. Visit theMingun Old eople’s Home established with theassistance o the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company.

Day 12. Kyaung –myoung andKhan-nyat villageVisit the potteries near Kyauk-myoung Thensail upstream stopping at Khan-nyat village withits Monasteries.

Day 13. T agaung Ancient City and Tigyang HillExplore by oot the ancient city o Tagaung,the shrine o Bo Bo Gyi and the archaeologicalarea. Later climb the agoda Hill.

Day 14. Katha – ‘Burmese Days’Colonial Katha was the setting or GeorgeOrwell’ ‘Burmese Days’. O interest is the frestation’s collection o IFC ships bells taken romsunken ships in the Second War.

Day 15. Shewegu and the Second DefleTravel by speedboat to view the largest o thethree Irrawaddy Gorges.

Day 16. DownstreamEn route stop or a Jungle walk. Lastnight onboard.

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Disembark in Mandalay. Transer to the airportto board ight to Yangon. Overnight at TheChatrium Hotel.

Day 18. To London via BangkokDepart Yangon in the morning to Bangkok withonward connection to London on Thai Airways.

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This is a most exhilarating 14 night cruise showcasing the highlights o Burma. Cruise on a andaw boat, a replicas o a Colonial river

steamer and journey over 600 miles through some o the most beautiul scenery in the land: disembark to absorb local culture - to see

magnifcent teak Monasteries, superb Stupas, solid gold agodas and local crats people at work. Then add some unusual orms o transport

or a ‘dierent’ way o getting to see the land: step aboard a local speedboat and sampan, then go back in time with a sedate horse and cart

ride. This is an exceptional journey o discovery to a land still unspoilt by tourism. The cruise winds its way through wonderul countryside

and around every corner a new discovery awaits.

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Take to the Skies As dawn breaks take to the skies in a hot air balloon oating

silently over the immortal Temples in Bagan.

Day 6. Maymyo with Shan lunchA ull day's excursion to Maymyo, a Colonialhill station, with delightul English style housesand beautiul botanic gardens. Dine on a typicalShan lunch. Overnight onboard.

Day 7. Mingun and MandalayCruise to Mingun. Visit the most importantsights including the lovely Hsinbyume agoda.In the aternoon, guided tour o the key sightso Mandalay regarded as the centre o Burmese culture and Buddhist learning.Overnight onboard.

Day 8. Burmese Village and BaganAter breakast walking tour o a traditionalBurmese village. Discover the Burmese way o lie frst hand - rom arming and handicratsto spirit houses and tea-shops. Sail to Bagan.Evening cocktail party ollowed by dinner.Overnight onboard.

Day 9. Full day excursion to Mount opaational arkA ull day's excursion to Mount opa thesacred home o powerul 'ats' (spirits). Ontop o a rocky crag is a picturesque complexo Monasteries, agodas and shrines.Overnight onboard.

Day 10. To YangonAter breakast transer to Bagan airport oronward ight to Yangon. Overnight at TheGovernor's Residence.

Day 11. To London via BangkokMorning ight to Bangkok with connectionto London.



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With timeless grace the green-gold carriages o the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train,sister to Europe’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, recreates the golden age o traveltaking guests to some o the most beautiullocations in the world: Thailand, Laos,Singapore and Malaysia. Relax aboardwatching the amazing scenery slip by; takeexcursions to explore golden Temples andancient towns. It is an unorgettable andascinating experience, enhanced by superbservice rom the delightul sta.

For lunch and dinner dine on the fnesto Eastern and European are, created byInternationally renowned Ches using onlythe fnest and reshest o ingredients, in one o

the two stylishly decorated Restaurant Cars.Breakast is Continental and served in the cabin.As the pianist gently plays, sip a cocktail whilstwatching local entertainment. The Bar is openthroughout the day and late into the night. Thecabins with their cherry wood and elm burrpaneling are elegant and well-appointed; eachis ully air conditioned with en suite acilitiesand has a large picture window. Internationalsockets, sae and hairdryer are provided.aturally there is 24-hour steward service.Guests can choose rom residential suites,State and ullman Cabins.

At the end o the train the ObservationCar, with its Colonial ambience is perector watching the world go by. The outdoor

Observation area, with its unobstructed views,is the ideal place or photography. For memorieso the Eastern & Oriental Express train visit theBoutique or exclusive gits and mementoes.

‘Indus Experiences’ has chosen three, o theEastern & Oriental Express Chronicles o South-East Asia tours, to explore the highlightsand hidden backwaters o this beautiulregion. Relax in the luxurious trains andtake delightul excursions to experience theheartbeat o the lands:- wander around theancient Khmer Temples, discover the secretso wine production in a modern vineyard andwatch local cratsmen at work. Expert guidesaccompany and explain the sights and sounds o these journeys o discovery.

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Explore hidden, o-the-beaten-track treasures,still unseen by most travellers to the land. Meetlocal artisans - still ollowing the old traditions.See the modern ace o Thailand sampling winesat a cutting edge ‘new latitude’ vineyard.

articipate in a Bai Sii (sacred thread) ceremony;tour the town o Lampang - wild-west style in atraditional pony trap. Watch Silk weavers andwalk the paddy felds with the armers. This isthe real Thailand.

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Journey through the dramatic plains o Thailand’s remote north east, cross the bridgeinto Laos, over the Mekong River, and onto toVientiane over the only stretch o track in thecountry. Eastern & Oriental Express passengersare among the ew to travel this route to Laos.

Explore delightul Vientiane. At himai discoverthe impressive Angkor-style Khmer Temples.Visit the vineyards o the scenic Khao Yai hillsand sample the "new" latitude wines.

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E I S L ADiscover the beauty, history and culture o themost lovely parts o Asia: rom the poignantBridge over the River Kwai, to the turquoisewaters o the Andaman Sea at Trang, theascinating Colonial Georgetown on theisland o enang and the vibrant modern, yettraditional city o Kuala Lumpur. Experts meetguests at each destination bringing it to lie.Learn the secrets o Thai cooking; paddle adugout – talk with the elephants!

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elephant camp. 2. Tour one o Chiang Mai'smost revered Buddhist Temples. 3. Spend theaternoon shopping at some o the city's bestboutiques: Chiang Mai is renowned or itscrats. All excursions include a memorableLanna-style lunch.

Day 8. LampangAter breakast arrive in Lampang, anothernorthern Thai city rich in history and culture.Explore the city in its trademark pony carriages.These delightul carts originally were importedrom England or use by Thai nobility in Bangkok,but, with the introduction o the automobile,were sent to the provinces. The leisurelycarriage ride concludes at Ban Sao ak (Houseo Many illars). Built in 1895 on 116 pillars itis now a museum. Ater touring the house andgardens take morning tea on the lawn beorereturning to the Eastern & Oriental Express.Lunch on board. Dinner. Overnight on train.

Day 9. Kha o Yai ational ark andGran Monte VineyardEarly morning excursion to Khao Yai ationalark, Thailand’s oldest reserve. A naturalistwill explain the habitats and wildlie. Take aascinating hike along one o the park's leaywalking trails or a close up view o uniqueplants and owers.

Continue the tour by coach to the celebratedMonte Vineyard. Gran Monte bottles itsown wine under the direction o Thailand’sfrst emale oenologist, Ms. ikki VisoothaLohitnavy. The tour includes a leisurely lunch,wine tasting and a walk through the vineyard.Return to Eastern & Oriental Express in the lateaternoon. Evening “arewell” cocktail party.Dinner. Overnight on train.

Day 10. To Koh Samui via BangkokMorning arrival in Bangkok. Transer toairport or ight to Koh Samui. Five nightsapasai Resort.

Day 11 – 14. At LeisureSet in a grove o cashew trees, apasai is a trueOrient-Express paradise on the north coasto Thailand’s Koh Samui. estling besidesa beautiul sandy beach with a backdrop o lush tropical gardens and turquoise seas. Lieis as quiet or as lively as you desire, dip in theglorious crystal clear waters, relax in the spa orsimply... do nothing.

Day 15. To London via Bangkok Morning transer to the airport to board ThaiAirways ight back to London via Bangkok.

Discover a new style o luxury tour on the Eastern & Oriental Express train. Spend a leisurely six nights and seven days experiencing rarely

visited sites in orthern Thailand, travelling rom Bangkok to Chiang Mai through ascinating, untouched Thai landscapes. Ahead lies pure

adventure: a tour to hidden treasures that only a very ew oreign visitors observe. In addition, see the modern side o Thailand at a leading-

edge ‘new latitude’ vineyard and taste the excellent wines. Explore the amazing diversity o the land: Khmer Temples, remote settlements,

culture rich Chiang Mai and the Khao Yai ational ark. Experts meet guests along the way and bring each o these destinations to lie.

There’s also an opportunity to participate in a Bai Sii (sacred thread) ceremony, tour the town o Lampang wild-west style in a traditional

pony trap, and have a wonderul opportunity to see villagers at work creating traditional crats. Then relax in the elegance and beauty o the

apasai Resort on the gorgeous shores o Koh Samui.

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Day 2. BangkokArrive Bangkok. Met on arrival then transer tothe hotel. Two nights Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Day 3. Thonburi Klongs, Grand alace Tourand LunchAter breakast, discover the ascinating canals(Klongs) o Bangkok with their colour, vivacityand exotic aromas! Visit the Grand alaceand see the Emerald Buddha. Lunch at a localrestaurant.

Day 4. Eastern & Oriental Express JourneyBoard the gleaming green carriages o theEastern & Oriental Express. Greeted bystewards in immaculate Thai uniorms onarrival. Later, in the Bar Car there will be awelcome cocktail reception hosted by the TrainManager. Relax over dinner. A pianist tinklesthe ivories playing nostalgic melodies in the BarCar. Overnight train.

Day 5. Isa n - Village Lie, Bai Sii ceremonyand rasat SikhoraphumExcursion to a traditional Isan village. Visits

in the village include the local Temple, school,watch women weaving "matmee" cloth (silkor cotton) or bamboo mats on home loomsand learn about the complex system o ricecultivation. Also participate in the Bai Sii (sacredthread) ceremony perormed by the villageelders. Return to the train or lunch.Late aternoon visit rasat Sikhoraphum, abeautiully restored 12th C. Khmer Temple.Sunset cocktail reception. Return to train.

Day 6. hanom Rung and Village visit,Morning excursion to hanom Rung, a majesticand highly revered 12th C. Khmer Temple. Visita nearby village amous or its silk weavers.

Day 7. Chiang Mai – choice o excursionswith Lanna style lunchToday discover the northern province o Chiang Mai, the ancient Lanna Kingdom.This ascinating region pre-dates the Siamesesettlements urther south, including Sukhothaiand Bangkok by several hundred years. Thereare three tours to choose rom: 1.Visit a working

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For over 50 years the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have been renowned or their impeccably high standards.

Transorming the hospitality industry with their determination to maintain the highest traditional standards; and

careully ensuring their contemporary guests lack none o the modern essentials whilst away rom home.

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F O R S E A S O S H O T E L B A G K O KBangkok, Thailand

Taste the richness o the city, rom night-lie to ancient temples, rom chicdesigner shops to busy markets – all rom the unparalleled base o FourSeasons, with its sophisticated accommodations and gracious hospitality inthe heart o Bangkok's bustling core.

F O R S E A S O S R E S O R T C H I A G M A IChiang Mai, Thailand

Retreat to the serene Mae Rim Valley, minutes rom the artistic and culturalheritage o Thailand's northern capital. Overlooking terraced rice feldsand mountains, the Resort’s spacious Lanna-style pavilions are perect orrelaxing. The wonderul activities o the resort include the Thai cookingschool and the acclaimed spa.

F O R S E A S O S R E S O R T K O H S A M IKoh Samui, Thailand

Experience an away-rom-it-all hillside resort on the Gul o Siam. Relax ina spacious Thai villa surrounded by tropical gardens, coconut groves andthe amphitheatre o sky, sea and islands. nwind in the orest spa. Dineon a hill crest or beach side. Swim in the private bay and explore a pristineworld o beaches, rees, rain orest and sunshine.

F O R S E A S O S T E T E D C A M G O L D E T R I A G L EChiang Rai, Thailand

With only 15 luxurious tented accommodations, enjoy an escape shared bya select ew. Amid Thailand’s exotic bamboo jungles, reached only by riverboat, experience an all-inclusive two or three-night adventure. Learn to be amahout then relax and sip drinks in the riverside stilt-top bar.

nashamed luxury, elegance, style and a penchant or the most beautiul and unique settings in the world, is the

hallmark o the exclusive Orient Express hotels. Guests who expect the best stay at the Orient Hotels.

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L A R E S I D E C E H V A O Luang Prabang, Laos

Bougainvillea, palms and rangipani surround this hilltop hotel with its calmand tranquil ambience. The suites are quietly elegant with rich rosewoodurniture and crisp linen sheets. Delicious Laotian and Continental menustempt the palate. The relaxed cocktail bar overlooks the gorgeous pool.At the Spa discover traditional Lao treatments. Take a class and learn thesecrets o Lao cuisine.

L A R E S I D E C E D ’ A G K O R Siem Reap, Cambodia

Built in traditional Khmer style, nestled on the banks o the tree lined river,the hotel is a haven o calm. The rooms and suites are a delight - urnishedin traditional style with silk and cotton abrics. Contemporary Khymer andexciting International avours sit alongside BBQ are, tapas and light mealsin the bars. Indulge in the superb Spa or relax in the pool.

T H E A A S A IKoh Samui, Thailand

This secluded hideaway nestles beside a beautiul sandy beach in lushtropical gardens. The villa and villa suites are relaxed but unashamedlyelegant - decorated with rich abrics and teak urniture. Dining is a deliciousexperience rom zingy Thai to French seaood chic! Sip a cocktail and watchthe sun set... The Spa is unparalleled or restoring the body – and the pool –simply divine.

T H E G O V E R O R S R E S I D E C E Yangon, Burma

Dating rom the 1920’s the romantic, Colonial-style mansion, conjures upa bygone era with teak urniture and cooling ans. The rooms and suitesare stylishly elegant with tropical cottons and silks abounding. Dining isimportant here with Myanmar delicacies and International avours. Relaxin the Kipling Bar. Try a soothing treatment in the Spa. Learn to cook orcool down in the pool.



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The Anantara Hotels are unique: simply beautiul and set in amazing locations. Each is totally spellbinding and oer

guests a truly relaxing experience: rom being pampered in the sybaritic Spas to lazing by the gorgeous pool – unless you

want to work out in the gym, go scuba diving, deep sea fshing, learn to cook, sail, become a mixologist or Mahout!

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A A T A R APhuket, Thailand

estling on the shore o a breathtakingly beautiul lagoon, with a beachbounded by palms and the air flled with jasmine, the exclusive Villa’s allhave a plunge pool and terrazzo tub – or two! Dine on gourmet avours o Thailand’s, seaood, pasta and beach BBQ’s. Cocktail bar. nwind in theSpa, learn to cook, check out the water sport.

A A T A R A B O H T R E S O R TKoh Samui, Thailand

Tranquil sands, tempting waters and tropical magic set the scene or thebeautiul resort. ool villas, suites and guestrooms are stylish with uniqueThai artwork, ambience and the signature terrazzo tubs - large enough ortwo. Culinary delights include Thai, Italian, seaood and private gourmetBBQ’s. Relaxed Eclipse Bar. Wonderul massages at the Spa. Water sports,diving, infnity pool, Kids Club.

A A T A R A L A W A AKoh Samui, Thailand

A ew steps rom the beach the luxuriant oliage hides beautiul roomsand villas – some with private plunge pools – Chinese inspired detail addsa charming air to the elegant property. Dine in a Treehouse restaurant,taste the avours o Thailand, snack in the laid back ool Bar or Dine byDesign. Feel the serenity o the Spa. Water sports, deep sea fshing, diving.Cookery classes.

A A T A R A G O L D E T R I A G L E R E S O R TChiang Rai, Thailand

erched on a ridge top overlooking Laos and Myanmar, the resort spellstotal enchantment. The rooms and suites are light, spacious and urnishedwith Lanna silks and Tribal cottons. Thai, Italian and International cuisinetempt the palate. Snack on the Opium Terrace or Elephant Bar. Luxuriate inthe Spa; work out in the ftness centre. Learn to be a Mahout at the amazingElephant camp.

Small and intimate is the key to the success o the Aman Hotels - a response to a hectic contemporary liestyle – and

oering just that little bit extra to leave the guest with a n exceptional experience. Great care is taken when choosing

the locations o the properties - every detail considered- to make you want to return again and again

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A M A R IPhuket, Thailand

Overlooking the Andaman Sea the luxurious resort reects pure Thaielegance. The private beach is a tropical dream. The exquisite avilions arebeautiully urnished - many have ocean views and private pools. InspiredThai and International avours delight the palate, and in high season tasteFrench kaiseki are. Awaken the senses in the Spa, swim in the pool, learn toscuba dive, cruise the ocean or simply relax!

A M A T A K ALuang Prabang, Laos

eace and tranquilly flls the air at this timeless luxury property. Retainingthe grandeur o the original buildings the beautiul suites – many withpools- are a symphony o understated elegance. Authentic Lao and French-inuenced cuisine tempt the palate; next to the wonderul inviting pool atthe ool Terrace taste delicious light meals and relax in the Lounge Bar. TheSpa is sheer bliss.

A M A S A R A Siem Reap, Cambodia

A classical sixties creation, once the ormerguesthouse o King Sihanouk, the propertynestles in a garden compound. The low risesuites and pool suites are designed with air –each restul and chic.The spectacular dining room serves traditionalKhymer and Western cuisines. Sip a drink on theRoo Terrace. Try Cambodian massages at theSpa or swim in the delightul curved pool.



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R A F F L E S H O T E LL E R O Y A LPhnom Penh, Cambodia

An inspired blend o Khmer and French colonialarchitecture lends a delightul charm to thisworld class hotel. The guest rooms and suitesare elegant yet comortable, classic yet casual.Five restaurants and bars oer traditionalFrench, Khmer and International cuisines In theamous Elephant Bar indulge in a Million DollarCocktail. Relax in the luxurious Raes Spa orunwind in the pool. Fun kids pool

From their roots in Singapore, the Raes Hotels have grown to become one o the leading luxury international

hotel companies. Each hotel or resort, has a special ambience: an individual personality, a story, a sense o time

and place. However, each is bound together; ulflling the original Raes tradition o delivering thoughtul,

personal and discreet service to all guests.

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T H E R A F F L E S G R A DH O T E L D ’ A G K O RSiem Reap, Cambodia

The graceul Colonial hotel has a genteelelegance and relaxed ambience. Cool andinviting ater a day’s sightseeing. The excellentrange o guest rooms, suites and cabanas areall beautiully and tasteully urnished. Dine onwonderul Royal Khmer and an Asian cuisine.Don’t miss the delicious high teas - relax in theElephant bar. Be tempted by a Khymer massageat the Spa. Dip into the stylish pool.

Six Senses is a r esort and spa management and development company under the brand names o Soneva by

Six Senses, Six Senses Hideaway, Six Senses Latitude, Evason, Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination

Spas. The core o the groups philosophy is “To create innovative and enlightening experiences that

rejuvenate our guests’ a love o SLOW LIFE.

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S I S E S E S Con Dao, Vietnam

A mile o sandy beach, sheltered by the green orested hills behind, cradlesthe stunning resort built rom sustainable sources. Each villa with its infnitypool is simply elegant: light and cool. Taste authentic Vietnamese cooking,resh seaood or Asian usion – all delicious. At the Spa try the therapeuticsignature treatments. Learn to cook, sail, dive, go fshing or just chill out.

S O E V A K I R I B Y S I S E S E SKoh Kood, Thailand

Arrive in the hotels private plane, take a boat ride to the resort; climbaboard your personal buggy and drive to your beautiully urnished poolvilla. Dining options are delicious rom creative Thai and Mediterraneanavours to gourmet snacks and fne dining. Idyllic bars oer a superbselection. nwind the body in the sensuous Spa. Dive, stargaze or take acooking class.

S I S E S E S H I D E A W A Y Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Phuket, Thailand

Spectacular views over the curiously beautiul sugar-loa islands in thebay sets the eclectic tone or the resort. Stunning infnity pool villas arequietly chic and so relaxing. Dining options abound and include Italian,Thai, Tandoori and world avours. The bars are inviting and there’s a well-stocked wine cellar. o visit is complete without a reviving Spa treatment.Simply relax and enjoy..

T H E S I S E S E S H I D E A W A Y Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam

Conceived as a traditional Vietnamese village the gorgeous Hideawayclings dramatically to the remote coastline – accessible only by boat.ncompromised luxury is the key to the pool villas. Food choices areexcellent with an ‘East meets West’ theme – dining locations are pure magic!Sip drinks in the Wine cave. The Spa is truly exceptional. Dive, swim, fshand sail in the magnifcent waters.



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GHM resorts and hotels are unique – each is one o a kind - with individual concepts and design, providing

guests with a distinctive, unrivalled liest yle experience. The signature o the hotels is best defned as Asian

inspired with intimate touches blending individual concepts and design elements.

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T H E C H E D IChiang Mai, Thailand

The Chedi, on the banks o the Mae ing River is an elegant understatedretreat, stylishl y designed with a contemporary Asian air. Chic rooms andsuites with private courtyards, open balconies have delightul views. Betempted by Thai, acifc Rim and innovative Asian cuisine. For ultimatepleasure visit the serene Spa or perect revitalisation, unwind in the pool.

T H E S T R A D Yangon, Burma

The stately Victorian building is one o Yangon’s iconic landmarks. Teakoors, chandeliers and a private art collection grace the luxury hotel.The guest suites are elegant in sot muted shades with well appointedbathrooms. Take aternoon tea, dine in the Strand Grill, relax in the Caéor amous Strand Bar. Indulge in the delightul Spa or play gol close by.

T H E A M H A I R E S O R THoi An, Vietnam

Sprawling in 35 hectares with a magnifcentbeach rontage the property is one o the topluxury resorts in the world. Here everythingharmonizes with nature. The delightulvillas and pool villas, in muted shades, areunashamedly luxurious. Gourmet dining onresh seaood and tastes o International andVietnam dishes. Be pampered in the indulgentSpa, swim in one o three pools.

M A D A R I O R I E T A LD H A R A D H E V I Chang Mai, Thailand

Spread over 60 acres o natural landscapes theMandarin is a sel contained world o unashamedluxury and relaxation. It’s a cultural experiencecelebrating Lanna architecture and orthernThai antiques. The suites and villas are splendidlyappointed, some with plunge pools. Dining is aeast o avours rom exotic Thai to Americanbreakasts. Sip exotic cocktails in the delightulbars. Totally relax at the outstanding Spa, cooldown in the soothing pools.

The Mandarin Oriental luxury brand is a amily o individual hotels and resorts, eac h with their own distinct

personality- inextricably linked by their exotic Oriental roots. The core value o the group is to provide a service

that is both gracious, sincere and steeped in the values o the Orient.

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M A D A R I O R I E T A LBangkok, Thailand

Skilully blending contemporary luxury with itsimpeccable lineage the Mandarin is one o theworld’s legendary hotel. Celebrated personalitiesgrace it portals. Rooms and suites – some withwonderul themes - are delightully urnished ina variety o Colonial and Thai inspired styles.ine dining venues oer an unrivalled selectiono delectable dishes, and scrumptious lightsnacks and rereshment in the relaxed bars. TheOriental Spa is simply ‘the best’. Acclaimedcookery school.



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Established over hal a century ago, the Relais & Châteaux is an association o the world’s fnest hoteliers, ches and

restaurateurs who have set the standard or excellence in hospitality: whilst emphasising holistic experiences to take

guests on a sensual journey by introducing them to a deeper understanding o the Art o Living.

In Cambodia’s untouched Koh Rong Archipelago, two pristine islands lie side by side. Known locally

as Song Saa – Khmer or ‘The Sweethearts’ – the name conjures a picture o quiet harmony and sweet

romance gently wrapped in pure bliss and heaven.

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H E R I T A G E S I T E SSiem Reap, Cambodia

Close to the river the stylish boutique hotel is an oasis o calm, blendingnaturally into the lovely surroundings. Contemporary Khmer, Asian andArt Deco air inspire the stylish guestrooms and suites. Be tempted byCambodian and Western delights in The Lantern Restaurant or cocktailsand snacks in the Lobby Bar. Indulge in the intimate luxurious Spa andrelaxing pool.

E G E I ABangkok, Thailand

The late 19th century Colonial style house oers the elegance o yesteryearwith impeccable service. The guest suites are flled with antique urnitureand delightul sot urnishings. At D.B. Bradley dine on cross-culturaldelights, or at The Admiral Zheng He Lounge indulge in delicious lightmeals, aternoon teas and a scrumptious tapas menu to accompany drinks.Relax in the lovely swimming pool.

T H E R A C H A M A K H AChiang Mai, Thailand

Set in 2 acres o lovely grounds, in the centre o Chiang Mai, the inspiredarchitecture pays homage to the town’s golden age, the Lanna period.Sensitively urnished with Chinese antiques and Lanna artwork the suitesand rooms are elegant and refned. 2 dining venues oer distinctivespecialty regional dishes, International are and light snacks. Excellent winelist. Delightul ool Spa and private pool.

S A T R I H O S E Luang Prabang, Laos

Once the residence o rince Souphanouvong, the exquisite Colonial villais a study in refned taste and elegance inspired by Lao culture and set inrelaxed grounds. Glorious our poster beds grace the classically elegantrooms and suites. Each has a rain shower. Sample delicious Lao andWestern cuisine. Indulge in the gorgeous Spa or swim in the beautiul pool.

Song Saa rivate Island, is a perect romantic hideaway just a 30 minuteboat journey rom Sihanoukville or an hour’s ight rom Siem Reap – whichin turn is serviced with direct ights rom many major International airportsincluding Singapore and Bangkok.

This alluring new resort was conceived with pure relaxation and indulgence inmind, where guests can become one with the beauty o these untouched islands.Everything created has been built with the deepest respect or the naturalenvironment, ensuring minimal impact on this pristine tropical paradise.

Accommodation consists o luxury overwater, jungle and beach villas, builtwith sustainable materials wherever possible, and urnished with a refnedgrace and style that is gentle and pleasing to the eye.

The views rom the villas are spectacular, with guests able to enjoy surrealsunsets and sot blissul dawns rom their own balconies or terraces. TheRoyal Villa has its own private jetty.

The dining concept is delicious – drawing its inspiration directly rom thesurrounding environment, and using sustainably produced local ingredientswherever possible; celebrating the natural gits o the islands in a delectableusion o traditional Khmer, regional and Western styles. The che will cookor you in the intimacy o your own villa or that special occasion.

Enjoy a massage or ull pamper package in the Song Saa Sanctuary, whichis spectacularly positioned in the rainorest and along the water's edge.Cool down in the gorgeous infnity pool. Explore the islands protected reesor comb the white sand beaches or shells. The unobstructed sky make itperect or stargazing. Do yoga at sunrise or get married in aradise!

The Islands are surrounded by crystal clear waters, which provide a havenor marine lie. Above all the resort prides itsel on its mission o marineconservation, saeguarding the islands’ rees and marine lie includingdugongs, seahorses and exotic species o tropical fsh.

S O G S A AKoh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia



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hotels v ietnam

A A M A D A R A V I L L A S Dalat

In the central highlands o Vietnam, this uniqueproperty consists o seventeen French colonialvillas, with luxury rooms and modern amenities- still with a hint o their 1920’s charm. Dineupon mouth watering Vietnamese and usioncuisine and taste fne wines and cocktails in thedelightul bars. La Cochinchine Spa is perector revitalisation. Relax by the pool or book acookery class.

L A R E S I D E C E H O T E L& S A Hue

The charming Art Deco boutique hotel hasglorious river view rooms and suites reectingthe comort and atmosphere o a classiccolonial villa. Taste is the key to the cuisinewith wonderul Vietnamese and Internationalavours. Relax in the elegant Le GouverneurBar. Spoil yoursel in the luxury Spa, do laps inthe huge pool or work out in the gym.

I L G R I M A G E V I L L A G E Hue

The charm o this unique Vietnamese property isits rustic village ambience balancing the naturalenvironment with modern necessities. Thepool houses, bungalows and villas are cool andinviting. Try tempting Vietnamese usion oodor the tastes o old Hue in the dining venues;unwind in the eanut or Candle Bars. TheVerdana Spa soothes, swim or work out in theftness centre.

V E D A A L A G O O Hoi An

estled on the shore o a peaceul and serenelagoon, lie slowdowns here - relaxation isinevitable. All the villas and bungalows are cooland chic – some on stilts over the water. Thehouseboats are pure heaven. Dine on the reshesto fsh and savour the fnest o Vietnamesecuisine. nwind in the Cape Bar. Indulge yoursenses at the Verdana Spa.

F S I O M A I A I D A A G Hoi An

Located on My Khe Beach the resort isAsia’s frst all-inclusive spa. All ool suites,Spa villas and Beach villas have a personalpool and superb modern acilities. There’sa contemporary stylish ambience - yet thearchitecture is inspired by old Hue. Dine onan-Asian cuisine, light meals at the ool baror tapas in the Lounge bar. Experience truepampering in the Spa.

L I F E H E R I T A G E R E S O R T Hoi An

With its tranquil riverside setting the resortreects an East Asian and European style.Guest rooms have marvellous views o the riveror gardens and are light, airy and beautiullyurnished. Tastes o Vietnam, Japan and Europetempt diners. Sip coee in Cae Vienna or relaxin the Amsterdam or Heritage bars. The Spa is ahaven or unwinding. Delightul pool.

T H E R I C E S S D ' A A M Pha Thiet

Elegant modernist style and post-colonialambiance, blended with traditional Chinese andVietnamese sensibility makes staying at the resorta true sensual experience. The lavish villas withstate o the art electronics surround the ourpools. Dine al resco, indulge in refned Frenchcuisine or Vietnamese delicacies accompaniedby fne wines. Mellow in the Aquamarine Spa.Scuba dive, fsh, go mountain biking.

L A V E R A D A R E S O R T& S A Phu Quoc Island.

With an ambiance o a seaside colonial mansioncombined with the necessities o a modernliestyle, the luxurious resort is utterly laid back.Gorgeous our poster beds with crisp white linensheets grace the chic guestrooms. Seaood atLa Veranda or private candlelit dinners temptthe palate. Restore the body at the delightulSpa, dive, snorkel or beach comb on the goldensands.

V I C T O R I A S A A H O T E LSapa

A delightul mountain resort with stone hearths,blending perectly into the natural surroundings.The cosy rooms have Vietnamese panache withlocal decorations and modern acilities. At TaVan dine on Asian and International are. Sit bythe fre in the cool o the evening at Ta Fin bar.Luxuriate in the delightul Spa. Indoor heatedpool and ftness centre. Kids Club play area.

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S O F I T E L M E T R O O L EH O T E L Hanoi

The charming French colonial hotel boasts atradition o hospitality and elegance. All suitesand bedrooms are superbly appointed withsophisticated grandeur in the Metropole Wing anda chic neo-classical ambience in the Opera Wing.Sample delicious Thai, French and Italian cuisine.Relax in Le Club Bar and the lively Met ub. Bepampered in the lavish Spa, or dip in the pool.

M O V E I C K H O T E L Hanoi

Located in the heart o Hanoi’s businessdistrict, the Colonial acade complementsthe elegant interior decorated with a crispclean contemporary eel. Suites and roomsare urnished to a very high standard with allmodern conveniences. Dine at Mangosteen withits all day buet or sip cocktails in Lounge 83.For unwinding visit the Wellness Studio or workout in the Kinetic Gym.

H O T E L D E L A O E R A Hanoi

Set in the historic quarter o the city this uniquehotel recreates the ambience o an evening atthe Opera. Lavish silks, polished wooden oorsand amboyant urnishings abound. Dine in thesophisticated Satine or the laid back Lautrec.While away the night at La Fée Verte. Indulgein a massage or sauna in the Spa and relax bythe pool.

A L A M I H V A B A YNinh Van Bay

icturesque, pristine and o the beaten path,inh Van Bay is a hidden paradise waiting to bediscovered. The gorgeous Villas oer the ultimateindulgence o luxury liestyle with serenity, peace,excellent ood and superb service. A stunningmountain green backdrop caresses the resort,bounded by the crystal waters o the azure seaand stunning white beach.

T H E A R K H Y A T T Saigon

Cool elegance is the signature here with animpeccable combination o personalised serviceand style. Guestrooms and suites are classicallyurnished in muted shades and mellow woodwith all modern amenities. Dine in stylishrestaurants on delicious Vietnamese and Italiancuisine. Sip a cool drink in the bars or visit thesuperb award winning uan Spa, gym or plungeinto the delightul pool.

H O T E L M A J E S T I C Saigon

A delightul French Colonial hotel capturingtrue old world charm. The rooms and suitesare beautiully urnished and have colonialstyle bathrooms! Cyclo cae oers temptingVietnamese cuisine, try Serenade or aninternational menu. Breeze Skybar is an all daydiner and M Bar the night place to hang out. Bepampered in the spa and cool down in the pool.

D A L A T A L A C E Dalat

Overlooking picturesque uan Huong Lakethe hotel, with its distinctive architecture, was aavourite destination or the French colonialists.The rooms and suites are delightully urnishedwith silk draping, lavish bedding and cast ironbathtubs. Culinary experiences include ouveauFrench Cuisine and Vietnamese delicacies – ando course to imbibe fne wines. Be soothed atL’Aquitaine Spa and work out in Hermes gym.

A L A M S A I G O R I V E RSaigon

eaceul and pure: An Lam Saigon River is acaptivating luxury liestyle boutique hotel - anelegant usion o its own contemporary identityand elegant Vietnamese touches oeringextraordinary views o the Saigon River. rivatedining in beautiul locations within the groundsor in the privacy o your own villa. nwind inthe rejuvenating spa with exclusive treatments.

E V A S O A A M A D A R A Nha Trang

Located on a glorious beach the resort resemblesa Vietnamese village. The cool chic villas androoms are superbly appointed with beachor tropical garden views. Dining options arewonderul rom usion ood to Vietnamesedelights and beach buets. Relax in the manybars. erect or children and adults. umerouswater activites, pools and diving. The EvasonSpa is a sublime experience.



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T H E M A I S O S O V A A H O M Luang Prabang

The hotel, once a Royal residence, now combineshistorical splendour with contemporary styleoering the best in comort and service. Thesuites are elegant and opulent; the Garden Wingrooms evoke a bygone age. Dine decadently atthe Elephant Blanc Restaurant or in the privacyo your room. Relax at the signature AngsanaSpa or laze by the pool.

V I L L A M A L YLuang Prabang

With the ambience o a private villa, the hotel,once a noble residence set amid tranquil gardens,exudes colonial magic. The 33 charming rooms,with our-poster beds and ‘rain’ showersare scattered amongst 5 low rise buildings.Continental avourites are served in Le Caé,drinks are available at Le Bar. Relax with amassage at Le Salon or lazy by the pool.

H O T E L D E L A A I Luang Prabang

The new, centrally located Hotel oers just23 luxurious suites all with private gardens,a pavilion or pool. Traditional Lao designblends eortlessly with modern conveniences.Courtyards are a pleasure o pools andlandscaped gardens. Taste the delights o thecuisine - learn to cook in the school – relax inthe cocktail bar. nwind in the Spa or bathe inthe pool.

S H A G R I L A O C L A S S I CE L O R E R L R YE L E H A T C A M Luang Prabang

On the banks o the am Khan River, sleep indelightul our-poster beds and relax in a bathtubor whirlpool bath. A spa pool and Jacuzzi add tothe experience. The dining is excellent. Howeverthe main attraction is learning to be a Mahout,eeding, trekking and coming up close and verypersonal with these amazing animals!

T H E S E T T H A A L A C E ’ S Vientiane

ainstakingly restored, the hotel, centrallylocated in a side street, is the epitome o Frenchcolonial chic. The 43 rooms and suites, withall comorts o a luxurious hotel, are elegantlyappointed with our-poster beds and marblebathtubs. La Belle Epoch eatures classic Frenchcuisine and the Sidewalk Caé blends Local andInternational delicacies. The landscaped groundsshelter a beautiul swimming pool.

A S A R A H O T E L Vientiane

This small boutique hotel, in the heart o Vientiane exudes elegance and charm, and oerspersonalised attention. Rooms are decorated intraditional Lao and contemporary Asian stylewith silk headboards and rattan urnishings.Suites have a Jacuzzi. Dine at La Signature orInternational cuisine or The Terrace Lounge ora light meal. op into the Lobby Bar or AnsaraCocktail lounge.

G R E E A R K B O T I Q EH O T E LVientiane

The hotel captures the delightul, timelessLoa style blended with contemporary Loasarchitecture: elegantly combined with interiorsdesigned with touches o the contemporary andtradition. The 34 rooms are creatively styledand totally relaxing, each has views o either thegarden or lovely swimming pool. Dine on Localor International cuisine. nwind in the spa orwork out in the ftness centre.

L A F O L I E L O D G E Champassak

Surrounded by lush gardens on the tiny DonDaeng Island, in the middle o the MekongRiver, the lodge, is a charming property. The24 semi detached wooden bungalows aredesigned in traditional Lao style with rosewoodurnishings. By the poolside the restaurant oersContinental and Lao specialties in its open-airedambience. The bar has a large range o winesand cocktails

M A G L A R E S O R TMuang La

With only our wooden villas and ten bedroomsbuilt in a traditional style, the resort, surroundedby tropical gardens is perect or relaxation andpeace. The spa, with its magnifcent mountainand river views, is enhanced by a natural hotspring. Discover the delights o the largelyunknown cuisine o Laos and modern are usedwith highlights Asian inuences.

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S O F I T E L H O M E H H O K E E T H R A Phnom Penh

The 12 storey colonial style hotel, located inthe capital’s Old Quarter, sets the standardor luxury living in hnom enh. All 201guestrooms, eortlessly blending traditionaland contemporary style, have uninterruptedriver views. Chic bars and restaurants includingLa Coupole or French air and Hachi orsophisticated Japanese. Relaxation is the key here.Indulge in the wonderul Spa - dip in the pool.

T H E A V I L I O Phnom Penh

In the historical centre o hnom enh, thehotel, with its Khmer and French Colonialarchitectural style was thought to have been builtor Queen Kossamak. The lovely rooms andgarden bungalows are crisp and resh in design.Dining is eclectic in the nearby hotel restaurantwhilst natural and organic at the onsite aturae.Sybaritic spa and gorgeous pool.

H O T E L D E L A A I Siem Reap

The chic interiors and contemporary urnishingsharmonise together - balancing modern designand traditional elements. The hotel oersoutstanding levels o luxury and world-classacilities. The 107 guest rooms have hardwoodoors, rich textiles and a terrazzo soakingtub. Dining includes a Khymer menu andMediterranean tastes. The Indochine Spa revitalizeswhilst the Khymer inspired pool rereshes.

V I C T O R I A A G K O RR E S O R T & S A Siem Reap

Inspired by 20th C. Colonial explorer themes,it delightully blends Khmer cultural and thenostalgic comort and elegant refnement o theFrench 'art de vivre'. The lovely bedrooms havebeautiul hardwood oors and stylish urniture.Le Bistro Restaurant serves French cuisine andL'Escale superb International are. nwind atthe Le Lotus Blanc with an open-air healingmassage or the Jacuzzi by the poolside.

H A M A A L A Y A Siem Reap A delightul small property ull o character

with an upmarket guest atmosphere. Set arounda charming pool the en suite rooms are relaxed- decorated with dark woods and deep reds.Communal areas are light and bright. Situatedjust outside the centre o Siem Reap, it’s only ashort tuk-tuk ride to the popular shopping andentertainment district.

4 R I V E R S F L O A T I GL O D G E Koh Kong

On a bend, o the Tatai River, surroundedby dense, lush vegetation at the oot o theCardamom Mountains, the boutique Lodge is anenvironmentally riendly property with a jungleambience. The twelve tented oating lodge is atruly unique accommodation experience; each tentis well urnished and eye-catchingly decorated.Dine on Western and Southeast Asian arecomplement by a fne selection o wines and spirits.

T E R R E S R O G E S L O D G E Ratnakiri

O the beaten track, the Lodge, set in charminggardens, is an excellent retreat. It’s elegant - yettotally relaxed. Wide veranda’s are perect orsimply sitting and enjoying the view.The roomsand suites, creativly designed using Chineseand Khymer inuences, are delightul. Trylocal specialities, Khymer, French and Chinesecuisine. The bar is well stocked. nwind in thelovley Spa or swim

K A I B A C H A T T Kep

Originally 3 villas, the exclusive small hotelis perect or unwinding. Calmness pervadesthe air. Dine in the Sailing Club, a ormerfsherman’s house or relax with a sun downeron the terrace. Chill out in the cool bedroomsand be pampered in the Spa. The infnity poolhas amazing sea views. Hire a Hobie cat orspeedboat.

S A M B O R V I L L A G E Kampong Thom

Set in lush, ragrant gardens the lovely boutiquehotel is ideally located on the river bank o the Stung Seng River. Dine on the woodenhouse terrace on cuisine cooked or reshnessand avour. Relax with resh ruit juices orexotic cocktails in the oolside bar. Rooms, inbungalows set in the grounds, are simply butelegantly urnished in Khymer style.



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hotels burma

T H E S A V O Y Yangon

A luxurious, charming hotel transporting youback to the days o Hemmingway – but withmodern amenities. Beautiully urnished withBurmese antiques, polished teak and crispwhite linen sheets. Dine in style in the KiplingRestaurant, the Italian Rossini’s or Cae Yangonor aternoon tea. Sip a cool drink in theCaptains Bar. A delightul swimming pool andreading room compliment the property.

T R A D E R S H O T E L Yangon

Sitting in the heart o Yangon’s economic andshopping district, the Shangri –La hotel groups22 story hotel is located close to Yangon’s keyattractions including Bogyoke Aung San Market,Chinatown and Sule agoda. Top dining optionsincluding International, Chinese and Burmesespecialities. All the modern bedrooms haveexcellent views over Yangon.

K A D A W G Y I A L A C E Yangon

Set on the picturesque banks o the KandawgyiLake, the Kandawgyi alace bedrooms aregenerously proportioned, with simple butgraceul urnishings and en suite acilities. Dineon a variety o culinary styles and relax in thepleasant bar. Swim in the tiered pool, relax in theTerrace Bar or walk in the delightul gardens.

M A D A L A Y H I L L R E S O R T Mandalay

At the oot o Mandalay Hill, acing the majesticRoyal alace, the graceul hotel impeccablyblends the rich culture o Mandalay withluxurious modern amenities. Superb diningoptions include International, Burmese andChinese cuisine. Relax in Kipling’s Bar, workout with a personal trainer, swim in thedelightul pool or play gol at the adjacent 18hole course.

T H I R I Y I T S A Y AS A C T A R Y R E S O R T Bagan

Set in 24 acres o delightully serene gardensthe hotel is decorated in Myanmar style with anabundance o wood and local materials. Manyrooms, with modern amenities, have views o theIrrawaddy River. All have individual verandas.Excellent choice o indoor and outdoor diningvenues with innovative International andBurmese cuisine. oolside bar overlooking theriver. Superb pool and sybaritic spa.

A R E M A L A C E H O T E L& R E S O R T Bagan

estled in 27 acres o tropical landscapedgardens the hotels villas and deluxe rooms aretasteully urnished in a luxurious style. Thevillas are decorated with antiques. The deluxeroom complex is sel contained with its ownpool and restaurants. Relax in the Hero's Club.The ature Spa oers wonderul massages andtreatments. Workout in the gym or swim in thepool.

I L E R I C E S S R E S O R T Inle Lake

Inle rincess Resort nestles on the shore o Lake Inle. 46 traditional chalets are built uponstilts in the shallow waters rom native woodsand bamboo, each decorated with Burmesesilk textiles. The restaurant serves a variety o International, Myanmar and Chinese dishesincluding local specialities. The Terrace bar,overlooking the lake, is perect or relaxing. TheSpa chalet oers yoga and meditation.

T H E I L E L A K E V I E WR E S O R T Inle Lake

The Inle Lake View Resort is a charmingboutique style resort, built on the shores o InleLake. The stunning teak architecture blendsseamlessly into the lush green surroundings. 32beautiully appointed rooms are decorated inclassic colonial style with unmatched views o Inle Lake. The indoor/outdoor restaurant servesan excellent selection o local and Internationalcuisine. Relax at the sauna and spa.

A R E M R E S O R T & S A Ngpali Beach

The magnifcent scenery o the Bay o Bengalprovides a romantic setting or this elegantboutique Resort and Spa. Located on gapali'samous white-sand beachront the Resortoers the ultimate in personal service. Dine onwonderul cuisine and relax with outstanding Spatherapies. Each two roomed cottage, in tropicalgardens, is surrounded by a private wall and hasa Jacuzzi, bathroom and open air shower.

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T H E E I S L A Bangkok

Skilully weaving Thai hospitality withtimeless elegance, the eninsula Bangkok is anoutstanding city hotel. The 370 bedrooms andsuites are luxuriously appointed with Thai silkupholstery and a swathe o polished wood.Dine on classical Cantonese, Mediterranean orThai specialities; sip cocktails at sunset; swim inthe unique 3 tiered pool and be pampered at theheavenly eninsula Spa by ESA.

S K H O T H A I Bangkok

The hotel in the heart o Bangkok is one o Thailand's most luxurious hotel experiences.Decor in guest rooms is simply sumptuous -blending dark hardwoods and sot abrics. Tastethe best o Thai and International cuisines in oneo the seven restaurants. Drop by the coee shopor lively bar. Gorgeous infnity pool and healthclub. For ultimate relaxation visit theSpa Botanica.

S K H O T H A I H E R I T A G EH O T E L Sukhothai

Surrounded by rice felds and architecturallyreecting the ancient capital, the 68 guest roomsare delightul with crisp white linen sheets, Thaisilks and modern amenities. Dining ocuses ontraditional Sukhothai cuisine region with Thaiand International avourites. There’s regularthemed nights, a relaxing bar, two outdoorpools, massages are available and, in season,help plant rice at the property's organic arm!

R I V E R K W A I R E S O T E L Kanchanaburi

On the banks o the legendary Kwai River theResotel is the perect blend o serenity, adventure,and comort. The relaxed air-conditionedthatched-roo chalets blend with the lush verdantscenery – some have Jacuzzis. The jungle-styledrestaurant and bar oer Thai, Internationalcuisine and rereshing beverages. Delightul ree-orm swimming pool with children pool. Whitewater rat or trek with elephants.

I M A L A I R E S O R T & S A Koh Lanta, Krabi

estling amidst 100 acres o the island's tropicalorest and overlooking its pristine beach, theresort is classic yet contemporary. olishedwood and neutral tones reect refned elegance.Four restaurants and fve bars oer excellentchoices. Sport options include tennis, a gym,water-sports and on site ADI diving instructors.In 2007 the resort gained the World TravelAwards title o 'Thailand's Leading Resort'.

R A Y A V A D E EKrabi

With its incomparable location, surrounded bysheer limestone clis, the hotel pavilions are setamidst coconut palms. Some have private pools andall are luxuriously and stylishly urnished blendinginto the natural beauty. Secluded beaches andemerald seas makes this an amazing destination.Experience sumptuous barbeques, seaood andexquisite Thai dishes. Scuba dive, kayak, island hop– be pampered in the sybaritic Spa.

T H E S A R O J I Khao Lak

The Sarojin is an elegant escape in the heart o southern Thailand with unrivalled service andluxury, ringing a 11km stretch o secludedbeach. The rooms, some with plunge pools areurnished with a sot modern elegance. Dine inextraordinarily beautiul surroundings on seaoodand Mediterranean avours. Chill out in TheCellar, slow down in the unashamedly indulgentSpa. Sail, windsur, beach comb – relax!

K I R I M A Y A G O L F S AR E S O R T Khao Yai

The 18-hole gol course, designed by Jackicklaus, is surrounded by gorgeous tropicalorest. The suites and unique tented villas areluxurious and elegantly urnished - a usion o Asian air. Dine in one o the 4 restaurants onThai, Japanese or Italian cuisine Cool o in thepool and indulge at the Maya spa with a Thaimassage. Tour a local vineyard.

M T H I M A Y A Khao Yai

The chic, elegant ochre-hued private pool villaslook out over majestic mountains and orestso the ESCO-protected Khao Yai ationalark. At Myth dine on Japanese and Italiancuisine in your own private space. Listen to livemusic. lay a round o gol on the championshipcourse, unwind in the lovely Maya Spa, dip inthe lap pool or experience a jungle adventure.



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B A L A O L E E S C H O O L Chiang Rai, Thailand

100 kilometres rom Chiang Rai city, Ban LaoLee village, in the remote picturesque Vaveevalley, is home to members o Thailand’sHill Tribe peoples, who survive on a meagreincome gleaned mainly rom working on teaplantations. The school with approximately200 pupils, aged rom 4-15 years, is o vitalimportance to educate and give opportunitiesor the coming generations. Monies donatedare secured by trust type unds set up to sponsorchildren, who show particular promise, or usedto buy specifc items needed – i.e playgroundequipment or books.

K A L A Y W A T A W Y AM O A S T E R Y -Yangon, Myanmar

Kalaywa Monastery is located in the suburbs o Yangon. Many orphans and children rom pooramilies are sent to live in the Monastery, outo necessity, as a novice Monk. Here children,some as young as 6 years old receive the basicso lie..... ood, shelter and an education. Theaim o the Monastery is to ensure they becomewell versed in the Buddhist scriptures and to

Indus’s moral compass is resolutely committed to giving something back to the communities that its tours visit

in South-East Asia. We work with selected aid projects on a very transparent and simple platorm – that our

contributions and eorts should be tangible.

Working with our partners in Asia to ensure each Indus supported aid project is, in act, a vital organisation

working or the local people, we will donate £5.00 per person or every booking made to the region. Clients

wishing to donate extra monies or items can either get in touch directly with the project or i you wish, Indus

would be delighted to assist. Visits to the projects can be arranged (itinerary permitting) whilst on holiday.

We are currently supporting the ollowing projects in Indochina, Thailand & Burma:

H I V C L I I C F O RO R H A S Ba Vi, Hanoi, Vietnam

Donations to the HIV Clinic or Orphans in BaVi, Ha Tay province provides support to theCentre or Labour Education who manage thehome. In Vietnam the children, innocents as theyare, bear a stigma o shame or having HIV.Sadly, all the children at the centre have beenabandoned by their parents who are unable tocope. Their ages ranging rom virtual new bornsto 16 years. The money is used to improve theliving conditions o the children - anything romantiretroviral treatments to washing machinesand un days out.

S A L A G B O A R D I GS C H O O L Luang Prabang, LaosRun by the Laos Government, The Suan LuangEthnic Boarding High School, with over 600pupils, mainly rom minority tribes, is located25 km south o Luang rabang. nortunatelythe limited unding does not ully cover therunning costs. Donations received provide basicsincluding bedding and books. Also individualcases are evaluated to grant scholarships to aidstudents, who have not received their annual

H E A R T S R G E R YH O S I T A LSiem Reap, Cambodia

The Angkor Hospital or Children (AHC),supported by ‘Friends Without A Border’, isthe paediatric department or Siem Reap’srovincial Hospital, It also covers neighbouringprovinces, providing a vital community service.The hospital sees roughly 300-400 children perday and has 50 inpatient beds. All treatmentand inpatient care is provided ree o charge asthe majority o amilies are unable to pay evena modest sum. Monies donated will go towardsspecifc projects or to pay or a particulartreatment or a sick child.

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