Cambodian Traveller

Taking a break from public transport, you travel by private charter vehicle to Siem Reap (approx 6hrs). The journey will provide you with a great opportunity to witness the real Cambodia, as you'll make several stops along the way. The brave among you might like to sample the local delicacy of fried spiders and at Tonle Sap Lake you board a boat for a cruise to one of the floating villages.

The main highlight of the trip awaits you at Angkor Wat and you won't be disappointed. You'll have two full days from sunrise to sunset, to temple hop around this world-famous site to your heart's content. Arguably the zenith of human ingenuity in Indo-China, the sprawling site of Angkor was built between the 9th and 12th centuries, when Khmer civilisation was at the height of its extraordinary creativity and constitutes one of humanity’s most magnificent architectural achievements. It is thought that the temples represented the cosmic world and it's incredible how perfect their balance, symmetry and composition are. The intricately carved bas-reliefs and architectural designs are mind blowing and there are spectacular photographic opportunities at all times of the day.

The ruins are scattered over an area of some 160 sq km, but the main cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap, so there will be plenty of time for you to fully appreciate the great archaeological sites of Angkor Wat, where the towers, courtyards and moats of this colossal work reveal a myriad of views and ornate carvings. You'll go to Angkor Thom, where the Bayon, the eerie unsettling third level of 49 towers, projects 172 icily smiling, gargantuan faces and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm. Hotel - 3 nights

It's a long day's drive from Battambang to Bangkok (approx. 8hrs including the border crossing and lunch stop), but it is enjoyable nevertheless as it will show you more of Indochina and the people that call this part of the world home.

Bangkok is the epitome of the modern, steaming Asian metropolis; no matter what your interests, there is something here for everyone. If there is time when you arrive, you might be able to visit the opulent Grand Palace (additional charge), with its many spectacular temples, the most famous of which is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This spectacular collection of buildings was once the seat of power and was built to be self-sufficient. You could take a boat ride down the city's famous khlongs (additional charge), where it is totally different from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city - it’s like entering a different world. or perhaps pay a visit to the shopping districts downtown to hunt out some last-minute souvenirs. Your options are endless! In the evening you'll have the option of joining the group for a final farewell dinner, where you can reminisce about the memories you have collected over the last few days. Hotel - 1 night