Our journey begins! We ll travel to Phnom Pehn steeped in Cambodia s rich history it is no wonder the capital is named the Pearl of Asia. There we wil

Transcription

1

2 Our journey begins! We ll travel to Phnom Pehn steeped in Cambodia s rich history it is no wonder the capital is named the Pearl of Asia. There we will discover the harrowing history of the Khmer Rouge and visit the Killing Fields, a now surprisingly peaceful place that was once the sight of one the worst atrocities in humanity s history. We will explore the city by the riverside, visit the National museum, a gorgeous traditionally designed terracotta building home to Khmer sculpture and art, then visit the Royal palace, still home to the incumbent King of Cambodia. The palace is famed for its 59- meter-tall Throne Hall and the Silver Pagoda, which is covered in 5,000 silver tiles.

3 Home to the majestic temples of Ankor, a backpacker s paradise and Tuk Tuk heartland, Siem Reap is not one to be missed! We will visit the temple complex including Angkor Wat - the cultural symbol of Cambodia, a portal back to 1000 years ago and deep rooted (both literally and figuratively!) into Cambodia. Spending time here will give us the chance to explore the maze of ancient causeways, passages that make up this astounding jungle complex. Of course, it wouldn t be a trip to South-east Asia without a Tuk Tuk tour, which we ll also be doing during our time in Siem Reap!

4 After our sojourn in the quiet and tranquillity of Siem Reap it s time to step things up! We ll dive into the world s busiest tourism destination Bangkok. Famed for its amazing food and restaurants featuring dishes from across Thailand. A city of contrasts, Bangkok has the gleaming towers and malls of a busy cosmopolitan city and the shimmering temple spires and quaint housing of a historical capital. Activities will include visiting the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand), the Temple of Reclining Buddha and Wat Arun the temple of Dawn. Later we will experience the infamous Khao San Road a tiny street packed with so much to do. A backpacker hotspot full of shoebox hotels ranging from the delicious to the bizarre, Khao San gained a reputation for being truly sublime!

5 After the hustle and bustle of Bangkok we ll relax in the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom nestled in Thailand s highest mountains. This part of the world is both interesting and absolutely stunning! During our time there we ll take a trip to the old town, experience the hubbub of the weekend markets and participate in a cooking class. On top of that we will spend an unforgettable day visiting Chiang Mai s elephant jungle sanctuary!

6 From Chiang Mai we ll head to Pai and enjoy the place for what it is simply amazing! Once a peaceful market village, Pai is now a haven for travellers from all corners of the globe. Sequestered away in a mountain valley it s stunning surroundings including Waterfalls and natural hot springs make a must-see destination on any trip to Thailand.

7 We ll travel back to Chiang Mai and relax. You ll have free time to explore the city for yourself before we catch our flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. Our epic journey will end where it started, in the tumult of Vietnam s largest city and home to InternVietnam! Programme Price - 1,195 You ll be asked to pay 200 upfront to secure your place on the programme. The remaining balance of 995 and a 100 fully refundable deposit would then need to be paid in full by 15 th June 2018.

8 The price includes all the visas needed to enter the countries on the itinerary, insurance, accommodation, transport, activities and your breakfast and evening meals. Yes, there will be a highly experienced tour guide and a member from InternVietnam accompanying you on the trip. There will be free time where you will be able to explore on your own, but staff will be available at all times to support you throughout the trip. The majority of the journeys on the trip will be via day bus, however the leg between Bangkok and Chiang Mai will be via train. We will be staying in hotels and hostels, which will include breakfast. All of the accommodation will be based on 2 sharing a twin room, have a private bathroom and air-con provided. Between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, we will take the overnight sleeper train. The budget depends entirely on how much you want to spend. Breakfast and dinner are included in the trip price, so you only need to pay lunch time meals. It is possible to eat cheap and expensive in both Vietnam and Bangkok, so it entirely depends on your own spending habits, but 6 per day for your Lunch should be plenty! ATMs are easy to find in all of the countries and you shouldn t have much trouble finding them! It may be worth bringing a small amount of cash with you at the start. If you wish to do this, American dollars are the best form of currency to take as they can be exchanged into local currency in both countries easily.