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Monk at Preah Vihear

Eastern Thailand & the forgotten temples of Cambodia

11 days from £7,720pp
Monk at Preah Vihear
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Tour highlights

  • Discover the charming temples in and around the Phimai National Historical Park.

  • Visit the stunning mountain top temple of Preah Vihear.

  • Explore the wonders of Angkor and perhaps catch the sunset over this iconic temple.

  • Witness the magic of the Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus in Siem Reap.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bangkok.

  • Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be greeted by an Audley representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

    • Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
      Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
    • Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
      Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
    • Evening river cruise of Bangkok, Thailand
      Evening river cruise of Bangkok, Thailand

  • This morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station for the journey to Khorat. On arrival, you will be met by your driver and guide and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure with your guide and driver at your disposal.

    • Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho
      Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho
    • Monk, Temple of the Dawn, Wat Arun, Bangkok
      Monk, Temple of the Dawn, Wat Arun, Bangkok
    • Garuda Statues, temple of the Emerald Buddha, Grand Palace, Bangkok
      Garuda Statues, temple of the Emerald Buddha, Grand Palace, Bangkok

  • Leaving Khorat you travel to Buriram, stopping along the way to explore the Khmer architecture at Phimai Historical Park.

    Stay at X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel   

  • Visit the Phanom Rung Historical Park with your guide today. The Khmer complex was built around the 12th century when Angkor was still a powerful force in the region.

    Stay at X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel   

  • A very early start is required today in order to be at the border for around 10am. Here you meet your Khmer guide and your 4x4 Jeep. You journey east to the town of Preah Vihear with stops en route, including Banteay Chhmar. The rest of the day is with your guide and driver at your disposal.

    • Buddhist monks walk alongside the central sanctuary at Preah Vihear
      Buddhist monks walk alongside the central sanctuary at Preah Vihear
    • Preah Vihear, Cambodia
      Preah Vihear, Cambodia
    • Old man busking at Preah Vihear
      Old man busking at Preah Vihear

  • An early start today as you take some time to explore the temples of Preah Vihear. You will then leave Preah Vihear and travel to Siem Reap with stops en route. This evening you will visit Phare Circus, which receives exceptional client feedback.

    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
      Angkor Wat, Cambodia
    • Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
      Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Angkor Wat from above
      Angkor Wat from above

  • This morning, you head out to Pre Rup early and combine it with a visit to Banteay Srei to see it before the crowds arrive later in the day. Breakfast at Sala Kdei, a traditional Khmer House this morning. From here you journey out to Phnom Kulen and the overnight temple safari, the day is relatively flexible so please discuss in detail your preferred temples.

    • Monk, Angkor Wat
      Monk, Angkor Wat
    • The atmospheric streets of Siem Reap at night
      The atmospheric streets of Siem Reap at night
    • Sunset flood
      Sunset flood

  • Day two of the temple safari and you wake to the sounds of birds at sunrise. Returning to Siem Reap you have the guide and driver at your disposal to explore any further temples.

    • Houseboat on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap
      Houseboat on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap
    • Srah Srang, the Royal Bath at Angkor, Siem Reap
      Srah Srang, the Royal Bath at Angkor, Siem Reap
    • Countryside views from the air
      Countryside views from the air

  • Today will be a very long day. You visit Sambor Prei Kuk, and the roads can be poor quality, so the timings will depend on the journey there. Return to Siem Reap late in the afternoon for your onward flight to Bangkok and home.

    • Local transport at Angkor
      Local transport at Angkor
    • Intricate stone carvings at Angkor
      Intricate stone carvings at Angkor
    • Twisted limbs among Ta Prohm, Siem Reap
      Twisted limbs among Ta Prohm, Siem Reap

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Bangkok
 
Preah Vihear
 
Temples of Angkor
 

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