Hidden Treasures of the Mekong
14 days
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In contrast to those holidays which focus on the buzz, glitz and ultramodern attractions of Asia, this alluring itinerary instead celebrates the spirituality, sublime natural beauty and languid charm of the famous ‘Golden Triangle’ region, where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Follow a stay in the delightful surroundings of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai with a sho...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Excursion to Elephants Camp, Wat Suan Dok and Wat Chedi Luang temples
- City tour of Chiang Rai
- Visit to Yao and Akha hill tribe villages
- Visit to Hall of Opium
- Golden Triangle boat trip and Chiang Saen temples
- Two full days of scenic cruising on the Mekong River, including hill tribe settlements and Ban Baw & Pak Ou Caves
- Kuang Si Waterfalls and Bear Sanctuary
- Evening Baci Ceremony
- Local market and Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Centre
- Full-day excursion to Angkor temples
What's this trip about?
In contrast to those holidays which focus on the buzz, glitz and ultramodern attractions of Asia, this alluring itinerary instead celebrates the spirituality, sublime natural beauty and languid charm of the famous ‘Golden Triangle’ region, where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Follow a stay in the delightful surroundings of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai with a short cruise along the mighty Mekong and discovery of two of the world’s great travel icons - Luang Prabang, with its gleaming golden temples, and Angkor, the most extraordinary collection of ancient religious buildings, now many romantically reclaimed by the jungle, with awe-inspiring Angkor Wat at its heart. Just as memorable are the smiling faces and friendly welcomes throughout, and picturesque scenes of rice paddies, lush forested hills and tribal villages.
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Itinerary
Day 1: London - In flight
VIP Outbound5 Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow Airport for a direct, scheduled Singapore Airlines flight to Chiang Mai via Singapore.
Day 2: Singapore - Chiang Mai
On arrival we transfer to the Empress Chiang Mai Hotel (4T) or Suriwongse Hotel (3T+), our base for two nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure in Thailand’s attractive and laid-back northern capital.
Day 3: Chiang Mai
A morning sightseeing tour takes in the Thai Elephant Care Centre, a fascinating and poignant sanctuary for elderly elephants, and two of Chiang Mai’s finest temples - the atmospheric 15th century Wat Chedi Luang, and gleaming Wat Suan Dok Temple, with its gold and white stupas. After lunch at a local restaurant, there is time to relax or make your own explorations this afternoon.
Day 4: Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai
Neighbouring Chiang Rai, more peaceful still, is set in a region of exceptional natural beauty. We take some time to get to know the small city, with visits to the White Temple (truly breathtaking on a clear sunny day, its pinnacle roofs and embellishments reflected in s...
Day 5: Chiang Rai
The ‘Golden Triangle’ region actually owes its romantic-sounding moniker to the CIA, which historically monitored its opium production. Today we visit Chiang Rai’s Hall of Opium Museum to find out more about this mysterious substance and its 5,000-year history, which inc...
Day 6: Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Mekong cruise - Pakbeng
This morning, we transfer to the frontier town of Chiang Khong, where a bridge spanning the Mekong links Thailand and Laos. Here we embark on a scenic Mekong cruise, making leisurely stops at various hill-tribe settlements. We take an overnight bag (leaving heavy luggage on the boat) to the Luang Say Lodge (3T) tonight, set in idyllic and tranquil riverside surroundings.
Day 7: Pakbeng - Mekong cruise - Luang Prabang
Early risers can join an optional trip to a characterful local market, then our cruise continues to Luang Prabang by way of Ban Baw, a hill-tribe village renowned for its silks, cottons and Lao whisky, and the spectacular Pak Ou Caves, carved out by the confluence of the...
Day 8: Luang Prabang
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most entrancing places in Asia, Luang Prabang features on many a traveller’s ‘must see’ list. Here, where the Mekong and Khan rivers meet, may be found 33 gilded wats (temples) adorned with colourful mosaics and frescoes,...
Day 9: Luang Prabang
Early risers can join an optional dawn walk to watch those saffron-clad, barefoot monks collect alms in a serene ceremony so evocative of the spirituality of this nation and its people. After breakfast, we head back out to a morning produce market, packed with exotic foo...
Day 10: Luang Prabang - Siem Reap
We transfer mid-morning to the airport for a Lao Airlines flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, we transfer to Le Meridien Angkor (4T+). Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Day 11: Siem Reap (Angkor)
Though breathtaking Angkor Wat justifiably takes the plaudits, Angkor is not just one temple, but the architecture of an entire civilization, the Khmer Empire, now lost to history. Monumental buildings are scattered across an area of some 400 square miles of jungle, yet ...
Day 12: Siem Reap
Discover life in a traditional Cambodian village this morning, as we join a local family in their house, for breakfast. We then visit the serene Bakong Temple, the core of the first Angkorian capital, and a traditional water blessing by Buddhist monks at a local pagoda. The afternoon is at leisure to reflect on a wonderful tour, then we gather once more for a delicious farewell dinner.
Day 13: Siem Reap - In flight
After a final visit to a local market and the Artisans d’Angkor organization, dedicated to the preservation of Khmer arts, we transfer to the airport for a scheduled Singapore Airlines flight to London Heathrow via Singapore.
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Last Updated: 7/16/2018
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Meals Included
22 meals:
- 11 breakfasts (days 3-13)
- 7 lunches (days 3-7 and 11-12)
- 4 dinners (days 4, 6, 10 and 12)
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