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Angkor Trails

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9 days (ex Bangkok)

Destinations visited: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand, Bangkok, Cambodia, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Take a trip through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and follow the road to Angkor. Paved with historic riches and cultural treasures, the route meanders through the exotic cultures of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. From the bustle of Thailand's capital Bangkok, through the grandeur of Cambodia's intricate Angkor temples, to the rural charm of Chau Doc and energy of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, be charmed by the people and seduced by the lush landscapes of this beautiful region.

Highlights

Be mystified by the temples of Angkor Wat.
Remember Cambodia's compelling past in Phnom Penh.
Zip down the Mekong River on a speedboat.
See the floating houses of Chau Doc.
Soak up the frenetic vibe of Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary

Day 1 Bangkok

Travel to Thailand's hedonistic capital Bangkok. Tap into the buzz of Bangkok on a tuk-tuk adventure through the crowded city streets. Perhaps drop by the Ratchadamnoen Stadium for an electrifying Thai boxing match.

Days 2-4 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Travel from Thailand to Cambodia and follow the road to the former kingdom of the Khmers. Experience the extravagant beauty of the temples of Angkor with a local guide and examine the exquisite Cambodian bas-reliefs. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit Tonle Sap Lake or a nearby local village.

Days 5-6 Phnom Penh

Visit Phnom Penh and reveal the chilling events of Cambodia's past at S-21, the notorious Khmer concentration camp, and Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. In free time, the Royal Palace reveals a different side of Cambodian history, while the Russian Market is a good place to pick up a traditional krama.

Day 7 Chau Doc

Feel the wind whip past while travelling down the Mekong Delta in a speedboat, crossing into Vietnam along the way. See the floating houses of Chau Doc, watch fishermen ply their trade and maybe even travel up Sam Mountain to admire a dramatic sunset over the Vietnamese and Cambodian border.

Days 8-9 Ho Chi Minh City

The final leg of the tour introduces travellers to the frenetic streets, overflowing markets and the boisterous street vendors of Ho Chi Minh City. Hunt for bargains in bustling Ben Thanh Market or discover the French presence that lingers in the form of colonial buildings, great coffee and freshly baked baguettes. A night out enjoying a sumptuous Vietnamese feast is an ideal way to cap off the adventure.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nts)

Transport

Van, Private minibus, Boat, Bus

Budget

Allow USD $180 for meals not included.

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