Cambodia & Vietnam In Depth
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Highlights
- Witness the magic of angkor – the legendary khmer temple complex. two days at the site allows for in-depth viewing of marvels such as bayon, ta prohm and the renowned angkor wat.
- Relax on a sunset cruise along the kampot river and discover local tastes and sights in rural battambang on a remork (tuk-tuk) ride.
- Learn kitchen secrets of local khmer, with a cambodian cooking class and three-course meal out in the countryside around siem reap.
- Discover vietnam's astounding histories, both modern and ancient, from the cu chi war tunnels in ho chi minh city to the old-word heritage and architectural marvels of hue.
- Explore the french influence of the northern city of hanoi. be treated to an exclusive hat xam performance – an ancient musical art form.
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Sua s'dei! Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. You'll be transferred to your hotel, and in the evening, there will be an important group meeting where you will meet your group leader and fellow travellers. If you have free time in the afternoon, perhaps stroll the street...
Today, a full city tour introduces you to the sights of Phnom Penh, a city that lies near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are home to King Sihamoni and are closed to the public. You will, however, be able to ...
Drive south along National Road 2 in a private minibus through the town of Takeo towards Kampot, one of Cambodia's most charming old towns (approximate travel time is 4 hours). During the drive, your group can choose to stop at one or two additional Angkor era sites. ...
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On a remork (tuk-tuk), ride into the countryside to see some cottage industries producing rice paper, dried banana, sticky rice cooked in bamboo, and fish paste (Cambodia’s equivalent of Vegemite or Marmite). In the afternoon, take a visit to a heritage house in the v...
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Spend a full day among the amazing temples of Angkor on a guided tour. Angkor Thom, the 'Great Royal City', is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. The impressive Bayon temple is the centrepiece. The famous Angkor Wat is the largest and most ...
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