Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

Board your overnight flight from the UK to Bangkok Airport BKK.

Arrive in Bangkok, meet local tour guide and transfer to your hotel. Spend your afternoon relaxing and enjoying the hotel's facilities, or head out to begin exploring the city.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Aira Hotel, Bangkok or similar

Immerse yourself in Thai culture today, on a full-day sightseeing tour.

Your first stop will be the colourful floating markets at Damnoen Saduak. Watch as the locals buy fresh produce from the traders on the boats, then head back into Bangkok for a guided tour.

See the Royal Island, where the Grand Palace adjoins the Wat Phra Kaew temple with its Emerald Buddha, as well as the less formal Wat Pho temple, home to the gigantic Reclining Buddha.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Aira Hotel, Bangkok or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, lunch

An early start sees you journey, through a stunning rural landscape barely changed in centuries, to the border at Psar Phrum, where you'll cross into Cambodia.

Once formalities are completed, you'll begin the second part of your adventure with the short journey to the elegant French colonial city of Battambang.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Classy Hotel, Battambang or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Today you'll travel to Wat Ek Phnom, a pre-Angkor Period temple situated on the banks of the Sandker River.

Later, you'll visit the Cambodia Peace Gallery where you'll learn about Cambodia’s journey from war towards peace reconciliation.

Continue to the colourful market town of Siem Reap, home to the archaeological Angkor National Museum and your gateway to the incredible temple complex of Angkor Thom.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Hotel Vellita, Siem Reap or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, lunch

Today, you’ll be driven to the Kok Sangke community to visit the home of a local family who’ll make you several traditional Khmer desserts. You’ll then learn about the village’s sustainable farming techniques, visit a community center, which teaches local farmers about eco-friendly farming methods, see some nearby farms, and have lunch before travelling to Wat Luang Proleung and the village of Kampong Khleang.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Hotel Vellita, Siem Reap or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, lunch

Today you will discover the four vast stone heads and countless carved faces of the Bayon, which stands in the heart of the 'lost city' of Angkor Thom.

Angkor Thom was the greatest citadel of the Khmer Empire that ruled half of South East Asia for nearly 600 years, and its ruined boulevards and gateways cover a vast area to the north of Siem Reap. Yet it is not the highlight of this landscape littered with great ruins, that title goes to Angkor Wat. The world's largest religious building, with its five great towers and 1000-metre-long carved bas-relief, is dazzling and unforgettable. Expect to return to your hotel awed and amazed by everything you've seen.

Enjoy dinner with Apsara dance show at Kanell restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Hotel Vellita, Siem Reap or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, dinner

OPTIONAL PAID UPGRADE: ANGKOR TEMPLES BY VESPA WITH LUNCH 

This upgraded Angkor tour is fast emerging as the most original and exciting way to avoid the crowds and enjoy the magic of Angkor. On this adventure, you'll visit the major highlights of Angkor Wat, the walled city of Angkor Thom, the Bayon and Ta Prohm, as well as some lesser-known gems. The tour focuses not only on the temples but also the amazing surroundings, avoiding the big buses and megaphone-wielding guides by taking hidden trails through the jungle, villages and rice fields. These villages and trails have existed since the time of the temples and create a sense of adventure and discovery perfect for the traveller looking for a unique Angkor experience, and the ride on jazzy Vespas past ancient ruins, through the jungle and along ancient city walls becomes the real highlight!

Travel to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, a French colonial treasure-chest on the banks of the Mekong River. It's a city of dusty, faded glory, except in its stupendous Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda of priceless Buddhist artefacts.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Duong Chan Hotel, Phnom Penh or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Spend a thought-provoking morning at the Tuol Sleng Museum, which chronicles the Pol Pot years and the reign of the Khmer Rouge.

Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Wat Phnom Temple before you board the fast boat along the Mekong River to feel the wind on your face on a thrilling boat ride into Vietnam.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Victoria Chau Doc Hotel, Chau Doc or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Your day begins with a visit to the holy mountain of Nui Sam. Studded with pagodas and temples, the mountain offers visitors stunning views over the Mekong Delta, which awaits you today.

You'll stay overnight in the university town of Can Tho, with its colourful floating markets, busy working harbour and sacred Khmer pagoda, Muniwangsyaram.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Victoria Can Tho Resort, Can Tho or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Enjoy another journey through the Mekong landscape of rice paddies, flat-bottomed boats, fruit trees and bougainvillea, peopled by farmers in conical hats and dotted with floating markets. Take a fascinating boat ride to the floating markets of Cai Rang, before arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon, a guided tour will reveal its fascinating mix of French colonial history and modern Vietnamese life. Highlights include the grand General Post Office, the Reunification Hall on the site of the former President's Palace, the Xa Loi Pagoda with its bronze Buddha, and (time permitting) the War Remnants Museum.

Your day ends with dinner at La Perle D'Orient cruise along Saigon river, or choose to upgrade your dinner to the Noir. Dining in the Dark experience. 

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Hotel Grand Saigon, Ho Chi Minh or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, dinner

OPTIONAL PAID UPGRADE: DINNER AT NOIR. DINING IN THE DARK 

Noir Dining in the Dark was established in 2014, operating as a social enterprise aimed at providing stable employment for the visually impaired community in Vietnam. At Noir, you will eat in complete darkness, relying solely on your sense of taste to identify the ingredients—a concept that might seem gimmicky in other places but is executed exceptionally well here. Choose from several thoughtfully crafted set menus, including a vegetarian option, all made from the finest local and organic ingredients. Minimum child age 8 years old.

The remarkable Cu Chi tunnel complex provides a poignant reminder of the country's recent history. This 200 km underground labyrinth was used by the Viet Cong as a base, and now serves as a national memorial for those who lost their lives in the conflict.

In the afternoon, proceed to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Arrive in Bangkok, meet local tour guide and transfer to your hotel. Spend your afternoon relaxing and enjoying the hotel's facilities.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Aira Hotel, Bangkok or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

OPTIONAL PAID UPGRADE: CU CHI TUNNELS BY SPEEDBOAT WITH LUNCH

You will be picked up at your hotel at 7 am and driven to the pier, where you will board a nice boat and venture on the Saigon River, leaving the bustling city behind as the riverside quickly offers a wilder natural scene made of lush green and mangroves.

You will disembark around 9 am and transfer to the Cu Chi site. Take some time to explore this incredible maze of underground tunnels and learn more about how life was pursued during war time. After a local lunch, you will return to Saigon by boat with an expected arrival planned around 1 pm.

Enjoy a full day at leisure. 

OPTIONAL EXCURSION (AT A CHARGE): RIVER KWAI AND THE DEATH RAILWAY WITH LUNCH

Travel by train, through a fascinating landscape of rice fields and sugar-cane plantations and into the Thai jungle, to Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi. Enjoy lunch, and visit Kanchanaburi's beautifully-tended war cemeteries as well as the various museums connected with this area's tragic WWII history, the construction of the Death Railway and the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Aira Hotel, Bangkok or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Spend your final day relaxing till check-out before 12 pm noon.

Meet your tour guide and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Depending on your flights you will arrive home today or the next day

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast