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The Golden Triangle - 28 days

Craig Jeffery says:
This was an enjoyable, well structured and paced tour of Asia. Each place was so unique, and our local guides were extremely exceptional. It was great to enjoy the experience in comfort and without having to worry about a thing!

Introduction: This is the big one. Four countries - the “jewels of Indo-China” in thirty three days. Another exciting and memorable trip, this time taking in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia with their breathtaking contrast in cultures, history and scenery. The tour opens in Thailand among the khlongs or canals of the capital Bangkok. After a days sightseeing and a visit to The Bridge over The River Kwai we head to Chiang Mai for trekking among the hillside villages of the north. Here we travel by foot, raft and on elephant back to spend time amongst the tribal villages, witnessing at first hand their culture and customs, and staying in traditional Thai minority family homes. On to Laos, the 'forgotten country', and “land of a million elephants”, where the highlight is a trip along the Mekong in a boat so that you can fully enjoy its waters, scenery and people. There are also trips to Luang Prabang with its monks in their bright orange robes going about their religious rituals and the sleepy capital Vientiane, with its wide boulevards. In Vietnam we visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in Hanoi, and then on to the beautiful limestone islets that have made Halong Bay a World Heritage site, spending the night on a traditional junk. Hue, with its cultural heritage, is followed by quaint Hoi An and then a night in Nha Trang, famous for its miles of white sandy beaches. Next we journey inland to Dalat in the Central Highlands to enjoy the cooler mountain air. Moving on to Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon - we enjoy the electric atmosphere of this dynamic city. Cambodia, on the final leg, offers one of the richest cultural legacies in South East Asia.The highlights are Phnom Penh, the capital - containing many memories of the countries violent past - and by contrast the spectacular fabled city of Angkor, home to many exotic religious monuments and the eighth wonder of the world.

Tour Style:	Small Group Tour - What's this?	Click map to zoom
Start:	Bangkok
Finish:	Siem Reap
Duration:	33 days
Cost:	US$3,950.00
Single Supplement:	US$1,590.00 - What's this?
Countries Visited & Visa Requirements:	Thailand - Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia
Maximum Group Size:	16
Age Range:	18-65 years - Any flexibility?
Itinerary:	Click here for details
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DEPARTURE DATES:

Start	Finish	Price	Trip Status	Book
Sun 20 Dec 09	Thu 21 Jan 10	US$3,950	Full
2010
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Sun 22 Aug 10	Thu 23 Sep 10	US$3,950	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 26 Sep 10	Thu 28 Oct 10	US$3,950	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 31 Oct 10	Thu 02 Dec 10	US$3,950	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 05 Dec 10	Thu 06 Jan 11	US$3,950	Available	BOOK IT
2011
Sun 09 Jan 11	Thu 10 Feb 11	US$3,950	Available	BOOK IT
Sun 13 Feb 11	Thu 17 Mar 11	US$3,950	Available	BOOK IT
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ITINERARY:

Day 1		Join Bangkok
Day 2		Bangkok - City Tour
Day 3		Floating Markets, Kanchanaburi - Bridge over River Kwai, Museum. Optional Visit to Tiger Monastery
Day 4		Hell Fire Pass, Ayutthaya, Dinner on Rice Barge Cruise. Overnight Train to Chiang Mai
Day 5		Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple, Night Markets
Days 6-7		White Karen Village, Hill Tribe Trek, Muser Village, Elephant Trek
Day 8		Bamboo Raft Trip, Drive Chiang Khong
Days 9-10		Mekong River Boat Cruise, Pakbeng. Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang
Day 11		Luang Prabang - City Tour, Kuangsi Waterfall
Day 12		Luang Prabang. Fly Vientiane
Day 13		Vientiane - City Tour, Buddah Park
Day 14		Fly Hanoi
Day 15		Hanoi - City Tour, Water Puppet Show
Days 16-17		Halong Bay - Boat Cruise and Overnight Stay. Reunification Express to Hue
Days 18-19		Hue - Perfume River Boat Trip and City Tour
Day 20		Drive Hoi An - UNESCO Ancient Town
Day 21		Hoi An - Free Day. Optional Cooking Class
Day 22		Hoi An. Fly Nha Trang
Day 23		Drive Dalat - City Tour
Day 24		Dalat - Free Day. Optional Walking, Biking
Day 25		Fly Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Days 26-27		Ho Chi Minh City - City Tour, Cu Chi Tunnels. Optional Mekong Delta Tour
Days 28-29		Drive Phnom Penh - City Tour, Killing Fields
Days 30-32		Drive Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Temple Complex, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom
Day 33		Siem Reap - Tour Ends After Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS:

Thailand

• Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha • Wat Pho • Floating Market • Bridge over The River Kwai • Hell Fire Pass • Chiang Mai • Doi Suthep Temple • Trekking • Elephant Trek • Bamboo Rafting

Laos

• Boat Cruise Mekong River • Luang Prabang • Kuang Si Waterfalls • Pak Beng • Mount Phousi • Victory Monument

Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum • Hanoi Old Quarter and Water Puppet Show • Halong Bay Overnight Boat Stay • Reunification Express • Hue • Boat Ride Perfume River • Forbidden Purple City • Hoi An (UNESCO Ancient Town) • Dalat • Saigon • Cu Chi Tunnels

Cambodia

• Killing Fields • Genocidal Museum • Royal Palace • Angkor Wat • Angkor Thom • Terrace of Elephants • Phnom Bakeng - Sunset over Angkor Wat

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 31 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners • All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary • Escorted Tour. Kumuka Tour Leader and/or Local Guides • Domestic Flights within Laos and Vietnam • International Flight Laos to Vietnam • Mekong Cruise in Laos • Overnight on Traditional Junk, Halong Bay

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT:

Accommodation

• Hotels (23 Nights)

• Lodges (1 Night)

• Guest House (3 Nights)

• Sleeper Train (2 Nights)

• Boat (1 Night)

• Village Houses (2 Nights)

Transport

• Plane

• Minibus

• 4wd Jeep

• Train

• Boat

• Tuk-tuk

• Rickshaw

• Elephant

• On Foot

GRADE:

Easy - suitable for anyone with an average level of fitness and mobility. Be aware that periods of walking and hill climbing will be involved




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