SOUTH EAST ASIA - STA Travel Hub

ASIAN ADVENTUREBangkok Siem ReapFR$2,42914 DAYSHighlights• Relaxing cruise on the Mekong River• See local life at a Laotian guesthouse• Elephant ride in the forests of Laos• Visit Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields• Bike tour of pretty Luang Prabang• Relax in the serenity of Chiang Mai• Watch the sun rise over Angkor WatBurmaDepartures 2014/15STARTChiang RaiChiang MaiFINISHJan 19 Feb 01Jan 22 Feb 04Jan 26 Feb 08Jan 29 Feb 11Feb 02 Feb 15Feb 05 Feb 18Feb 09 Feb 22Feb 16 Mar 01Feb 19 Mar 04Feb 23 Mar 08Feb 26 Mar 11Mar 02 Mar 15Mar 09 Mar 22Mar 16 Mar 29Mar 23 Apr 05Mar 26 Apr 08Mar 30 Apr 12Apr 06 Apr 19Apr 20 May 03Apr 27 May 10May 11 May 24May 21 Jun 03Jun 01 Jun 14BangkokSTARTPakbengVientianeLAOSVang ViengTHAILANDFINISHJun 15 Jun 28Jun 22 Jul 05Jul 06 Jul 19Jul 16 Jul 29Jul 27 Aug 09Aug 10 Aug 23Aug 17 Aug 30Aug 31 Sep 13Sep 10 Sep 23Sep 21 Oct 04Oct 26 Nov 08Nov 02 Nov 15Nov 05 Nov 18Nov 09 Nov 22Nov 12 Nov 25Nov 16 Nov 29Nov 19 Dec 02Nov 23 Dec 06Nov 26 Dec 09Nov 30 Dec 13Dec 03 Dec 16Dec 07 Dec 20Dec 10 Dec 23VIETNAMLuang PrabangSiem ReapSTARTFINISHDec 14 Dec 27Dec 17 Dec 30Dec 21 Jan 03Dec 24 Jan 06Dec 28 Jan 10Dec 31 Jan 132015Jan 04 Jan 17Jan 07 Jan 20Jan 11 Jan 24Jan 14 Jan 27Jan 18 Jan 31Jan 21 Feb 03Jan 25 Feb 07Jan 28 Feb 10Feb 01 Feb 14Feb 04 Feb 17Feb 08 Feb 21Feb 11 Feb 24Feb 15 Feb 28Feb 18 Mar 03Feb 22 Mar 07Additional departure dates are available, please ask for details.InclusionsService Level: Superior Age Group: Exclusivelyfor 18-35s Accommodation: 3 star hotels(11 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), overnight train (1nt) Transport: Plane, private coach, overnighttrain, boat Meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches,2 dinners Group Leader: Experienced TourManager, local English-speaking guides GroupSize: Max 30, Avg 25 Tour Code: COASADCAMBODIAPhnom PenhAllow yourself to be whisked around Asia the easy way with a bunch of like-mindedtravellers. This fabulous trip will take you to three different countries - Thailand, Cambodiaand Laos, each of them unique and unforgettable. Stay in comfy three-star hotels enjoyinga host of amazing experiences at every stop. From the bright lights of Bangkok to culturalChiang Mai, onward to the chilled-out waterways of the Mekong before getting an insightinto Cambodia’s troubled past, you’re guaranteed an amazing contrast at every turn. Theperfect intro to South East Asia!DAY01-0203040506-0708-0910-1112-14ITINERARYBangkokBig, booming, bustling Bangkok - the gateway to Asia. Meet your crew before sampling the variednightlife. Neon lights, night markets or classy cocktails anyone? On Day 2, it’s a cultural morningvisiting the incredible Grand Palace before cruising the klongs (canals) to experience the local way ofliving. In the evening, board an overnight train north to Chiang Mai. (B)Bangkok / Chiang MaiArriving into Chiang Mai, inhale the refreshing mountain air and soak up its spiritual atmosphere.Check out Wat Phrathat and take part in a Buddhist blessing ceremony while you’re there. You canalso opt to whip up some authentic Thai food with a cooking class, chill by the pool or visit thefamous night market. (B)Chiang Mai / Chiang RaiTravel through a landscape of stunning rice paddies to Chiang Rai, a gateway town for trekking in thesurrounding jungle. Visit Wat Rong Khun, the unconventional modern Buddhist temple. Opt for a tripout to visit the hilltribes and meet the charming Akha, Yao, Lanu and Karen people, before heading toChiang Rai, the former imperial city. Eat amongst the locals at the town’s night bazaar and find outwhat the colourful Thai nightlife has to offer. (B)Chiang Rai / PakbengCrossing the Thai/Laos border, you’ll board a private traditional boat and cruise the mighty MekongRiver, taking sneak peeks of local life in remote waterside villages. This journey alone depictsa stereotypical day in South East Asia. Stay at a local guesthouse in Pakbeng for an authenticovernight Laos experience. (B, L, D)Pakbeng / Luang PrabangArrive in the historic hotspot of Luang Prabang. Visit the Pak Ou Caves, marvel at gold-spiredtemples, royal buildings, monks in their colourful robes and the Wat Xiang Thong Monastery. Ridean elephant and catch stunning views on a sunset walk up Mt. Phu Si. Munch on local food at themarket, or head out on an optional half-day trip to a beautiful cascading waterfall. (2B, L)Luang Prabang / Vang ViengToday it’s on to riverside Vang Vieng, an outdoor adventurer’s heaven. Spend your days exploring thisactivity capital of Laos by bike, or don your speedos and dive into one of the many swimming holes.While away the evenings checking out the buzzing nightlife in this vibrant backpacker town. (2B)Vang Vieng / Vientiane / Phnom PenhHead to Vientiane, the French-influenced capital of Laos. Visit the COPE support and rehab centre,the religious symbol of Pha That Luang and the Patuxai Monument. On Day 11, travel by plane tothe capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Walk down tree-lined boulevards and past gleaming palaces.You’ll visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about the Khmer Rouge regimeand Cambodia’s dark and troubled past. Tonight enjoy dinner at Friends Restaurant which helps traindisadvantaged young people in hospitality. (2B, D)Phnom Penh / Siem ReapFly to Siem Reap before taking a private boat cruise to see the unique floating villages found here.Get up for sunrise and travel by tuk-tuk to the incredible 13th Century Angkor Wat - one of thebiggest religious monuments ever built. Enjoy your last night and reminisce on your incredible Asianjourney. Your trip ends after breakfast on Day 14. (3B)SOUTH EAST ASIACALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK25