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Phnom Penh
Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer for a 2 night stay at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. (B)
Raffles Hotel Le RoyalMagical, thought-provoking and largely unexplored, this is a beautiful land with charming people eager to welcome visitors. Your journey begins in Phnom Penh, before you embark on a magical journey along the Mekong and Tonle Rivers. On to Siem Reap where the highlight has to be your discovery of the Temples of Angkor with magnificent Angkor Wat as the centre piece. Laos makes the perfect ending to your holiday introducing an untouched world with the most laid back of atmospheres. In UNESCO World Heritage Listed city Luang Prabang beside the Mekong River, enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Phousi, watch monks in their saffron-coloured robes as they go about their daily rituals. In the sleepy capital, Vientiane, many of the country's major temples and palaces can be visited.
Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer for a 2 night stay at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. (B)
Raffles Hotel Le RoyalTransfer from the hotel to the pier, and embark The Jahan for a four night cruise. Take a tour of the historical capital of Cambodia which has preserved much of its French colonial allure. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Genocide muisum and the Killing Field. Return to the ship to freshen up, before enjoying cocktails on the sun deck, followed by an Apsara dance performance and barbecue. (FB)
An early start to visit the pre-Ankorian temple of Wat Hanchery. Located at the top of a hill, it offers one of the most breathtaking views in Cambodia. If the tide allows, take a trip in a zodiac to the nearby bank to swim in the tea-coloured Mekong River. Cruise towards Kampong Cham, visiting Wat Nokor along the way. (FB)
Before the sun rises, the ship sets sail towards Kampong Chhanf on the Tonle River. This narrow river flights through the leafy surroundings of the Southeast Asian jungle. Take a motorboat excursion to the landing, followed by a short bus ride to see the Khmer-styled pottery at the Aundaung Russey Village. Then its back to the river for an adventurous motorboat excursion to the wetlands, flotaing houses and fish farms. (FB)
Enjoy the still waters on the way to Siem Reap. The cruise comes to an end at the city of the fables Angkor temple complex. Check in for a three night stay at the Raffles Grand d'Angkor. (B)
Raffles Grand Hotel D'AngkorVisit Angkor Wat, marvel at its sheer size, and learn how the Khmer Empire prospered between the 9th and 13th centuries. Continue to Angkor Thom, and visit the Terrace of the Elephants, from where the King welcomed back his victorious army. Take a full tour of Siem Reap, taking in Preah Khan temple and Banteay Srei temple, the jewel of Khmer art. (B)
Fly from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang and transfer to Belmond La Residence Phou Vao hotel for a three night stay. During your stay here, you may participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks, take a tour of the temples and the Pak Ou Caves. (B)
Belmond La Residence Phou VaoTransfer to the airport for your flight to Vientiane, where you will spend your final two nights at the Settha Palace Hotel. Enjoy a half day tour of the quiet town of Vientiane. (B)
Settha Palace HotelReturn to Vientiane Airport for your return flight to the UK.
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