Cambodia
Thailand's must-sees, then sunrise over Angkor Wat
Cambodia
Two countries in one trip, in a group of 24 at most: in Thailand, the markets of Mae Klong and Damnoen Saduak, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, the Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai and the night train; then a flight to Siem Reap, the lake village of Kampong Khleang, sunrise over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng, Banteay Samre and the great temples of Angkor. Domestic flights included.
When
Nov to March
Price
From 2 383€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
10 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-8
Bangkok, the historic capitals, the Golden Triangle and Chiang Mai.
Day 1
Flight to Bangkok
Flight to Thailand. Dinner and night on board.
Day 2
Arrival in Bangkok
Welcome by your French-speaking guide with a flower garland and transfer to the hotel.
Day 3
The markets of Mae Klong and Damnoen Saduak
The market laid out on the Mae Klong railway line, then the floating market of Damnoen Saduak by boat.
Day 4
Ayutthaya and Lopburi – Phitsanulok
Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam and a UNESCO site, then Lopburi, the monkey city, before Phitsanulok.
Day 5
Sukhothai – Chiang Rai
The Buddha of Wat Phra Buddha Chinnarat, then Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam, before Chiang Rai.
Day 6
The Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai
The Yao and Akha peoples, the Golden Triangle and the White Temple of Wat Rong Khun, before Chiang Mai.
Day 7
Chiang Mai and Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep temple and its view over the city, then the craft villages of Chiang Mai.
Day 8
Elephants and the night train
An elephant camp and an orchid farm, then the night train to Bangkok, in an air-conditioned sleeper.
Days 9-13
A flight to Cambodia and three nights for the temples of Angkor.
Day 9
Flight to Siem Reap – Kampong Khleang
An early arrival in Bangkok and a flight to Siem Reap. Visit the lake village of Kampong Khleang, some forty kilometres away.
Day 10
Sunrise over Angkor Wat
Leave before dawn, a picnic breakfast on site, then up Phnom Bakheng to watch the sun rise behind the towers of Angkor Wat. A day in the temples.
Day 11
Banteay Samre and the temples
Across the countryside to Banteay Samre temple, the Samre citadel built in the time of Angkor Wat, then more visits.
Day 12
Siem Reap – flight home
A free day, then a flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok and a connection to France.
Day 13
Arrival in France
Arrival in France during the day.
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