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Trail of the Khmer
18 days ex Bangkok
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Be awed by the ancient temples of Angkor, Visit the notorious Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Crunch on fried spiders in Skuon, Take a slow boat up the Mekong, Relax at a mountain retreat in Tad Fane, Go caving or tubing in Vang Vieng, Swim under the spectacular Kuang Si Falls, Experience the hustle and bustle of Bangkok
Trek back in time on the trails of the ancient Khmer on a journey through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. This exciting adventure presents the very best that the region has to offer including the awe-inspiring ruins of Angkor, vibrant cities, remote villages and mighty waterways. Try tubing down the river in Vang Vieng, thumbing down a tuk-tuk in Bangkok, knocking back a jigger of local firewater on Dong Khong Island or haggling at a market in Phnom Penh - colour, culture and adventure, this trip has it all!
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (17 nts)
Transportation: Plane, boat, local bus, charter bus, jumbo, bicycle
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $250 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Bangkok | Take to the streets on a tuk-tuk or to the Chao Phraya River in a water taxi for an introduction to Bangkok city life. | | Days 2-4 | Siem Reap/Angkor Wat | Elaborate age-old temples and awe-inspiring architecture are next on the agenda - and a visit to the mysterious Ta Prohm is a must. | | Days 5-6 | Phnom Penh | Make a visit to S-21, now a museum filled with haunting prisoner photos and horrible intruments of torture, before heading out to the notorious Killing Fields of Choeng Ek to pay your respects. | | Day 7 | Kratie | Try some fried spiders in Skuon if you dare, en route to Kratie, home of rare Irrawaddy dolphins. | | Days 8-9 | Don Khong | Take a slow boat up the Mekong and stop for the night on Don Khong Island, famed for brewing Laos' finest firewater - lao-lao. | | Day 10 | Tad Fane | Make for our mountain hideaway today, where there's time to explore nearby hilltribe villages, marvel at the scenery or trek to spectacular waterfalls. | | Days 11-12 | Vang Vieng | Nestled amid dramatic limestone mountains studded with mysterious caves, Vang Vieng is a spelunker's dream. For the more adventurous, try taking on the river rapids in a rubber tube. | | Days 13-15 | Luang Prabang | Hop into a jumbo and head to the fabulous Kuang Si Falls for an invigorating afternoon dip. | | Days 16-17 | Vientiane | Scour the morning market for souvenirs, wander the gilded Pha That Luang or simply kick back with a Beer Lao in one of the many riverside stilt restaurants. | | Day 18 | Bangkok | The journey comes full circle on return to the bright lights of Bangkok. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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