Day 1 – To Chiang Rai: Fly from London to Chiang Rai, via Bangkok, with Thai Airways. (N)

Day 2 – Chiang Rai: Arrive and transfer to the Legend Chiang Rai for 2 nights. (N)

Day 3 – Golden Triangle: Morning tour of the Golden Triangle where Laos, Thailand and Burma meet, and visit the ancient Lanna kingdom of Chiang Saen. In the afternoon, visit the Hall of Opium museum. (B, L)

Day 4 – Mekong cruise: Travel to the border between Thailand and Laos at Houei Say and board a private boat / Luang Say cruiser for the journey down the Mekong to Pak Beng. Stay overnight in the simple Pak Beng / Luang Say Lodge or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 5 – To Luang Prabang: This morning, visit a local market and sail downstream to Pak Ou caves where, over the centuries, thousands of images of Buddha have accumulated as offerings. Continue to Luang Prabang, regarded by many as the most beautiful town in Asia. Stay at Villa Maly for 3 nights. (B)

Day 6 – Luang Prabang: Full-day tour of Luang Prabang, including the ancient temple district, the National Museum and the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre. See the sunset over the city from Phousey Hill. In the evening, take part in the Baci, Laos’ traditional welcoming ceremony, and Lao dancing. (B)

Day 7 – Luang Prabang: An optional early start to participate in the daily morning ritual of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings from faithful residents. Morning visit to Phosi market and Ban Ouay Hmong village, before continuing to the beautiful Khouangsi waterfalls. Return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon with a visit to Ban Phonesay, highly regarded for its silk weaving. (B, L)

Day 8 – To Vientiane: Fly to Vientiane and transfer to the Settha Palace for 2 nights. (B)

Day 9 – Vientiane: Full-day Vientiane city tour, including Buddha Park, the Friendship Bridge, Wat Sisaket, Wat Hor Prakeo, That Luang Stupa and Patouxay. (B, L)

Day 10 – To Phnom Penh: This morning, fly to Phnom Penh and stay at the Amanjaya Pancam Hotel* 2 nights. In the afternoon, take a tour of Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide. (B)

Day 11 – Phnom Penh: Full-day tour of Phnom Penh, including Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Today, lunch will be taken at Pour un Sourire d’Enfant, a school that provides education and training for disadvantaged children. Late afternoon walking tour of historic Phnom Penh. (B, L)

Day 12 – To Siem Reap: In the morning, drive to Kampong Thom to visit the Sambor Prei Kuk pre-Angkorian temples. Continue to Siem Reap and stay for 3 nights at the Victoria Angkor. (B, L)

Day 13 – Angkor: This morning, visit Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei. In the afternoon, visit Ta Phrom, where the jungle twists over ancient ruins, and Preah Khan and Pre Rup to watch the sun set over the Cambodian landscape. (B)

Day 14 – Angkor: At the crack of dawn there is an optional tour to see Angkor Wat at sunrise. Take a dawn tour of the magnificent temples before the crowds arrive. This afternoon, visit Angkor Thom, Bayon and the Terrace of Elephants. See the sunset from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Evening farewell dinner and dance performance. (B, D)

Day 15 – To London: Morning at leisure to explore Siem Reap or visit Artisans d’Angkor, a unique project that offers training in the Khmer arts and crafts to disadvantaged local youth. Evening transfer to the airport and fly to London, via Bangkok. (B)

Day 16 – London: Morning arrival in London. (N)

* Please note, on the 24 Jan, 7 Feb and 21 Feb departures, accommodation in Phnom Penh will be at The Plantation.

Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals