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

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.

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

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, dinner

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

Enjoy a full day at leisure. 

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

It is not common to get malaria, unless you are staying in the mountains or the jungle for a long time.

Be mindful of local customs and wear suitable attire when visiting religious or cultural sites. This typically involves covering your shoulders and knees. Dress code guidelines are often displayed at the entrance to these places.

The internal flight with Vietnam Airlines includes 23kg check-in luggage and 12kg cabin baggage per person.

This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties. Children aged 6 and above.

We recommend consulting your GP or a travel health clinic before you travel to ensure your routine vaccinations are up to date and to receive any personalised health advice.