VIETNAM  CAMBODIA  THAILAND 23 SOUTH EAST ASIA Angkor Wat Extension Imaginative Facts Tour code: SCAW • Non- group tour: For individuals only • Activities: Extensive walking • Accommodation: 3 nights 5 star hotels • Transport: Plane, private transport • Flights: Saigon to Siem Reap, Siem Reap to Bangkok • Escorted: Services of local guides and representatives DAY 1: SAIGON ( HO CHI MINH CITY) - SIEM REAP- Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia to begin your Angkor Wat experience. Overnight in the Angkor Village Resort, built in traditional Khmer style and a haven of tranquility and comfort. ( BD) DAY 2: ANGKOR WAT- This morning visit the jewel in the Angkor crown, Angkor Wat. In the afternoon visit the impressive Ta Prohm Temple, known for the huge Banyan trees that are growing over and through the temple buildings. ( B) DAY 3: SIEM REAP- Transfer to the airport for a flight to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. ( B) DAY 4: BANGKOK- Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. ( B) Please note: This extension can also be made on a Traveller style basis. In this case you would stay for three nights in tourist class hotels, and would not stay in the Angkor Village Resort. A highly recommended addition to our Vietnam in Style tour • Explore one of the world's most impressive architectural achievements • Stay in five star luxuryin deepest Cambodia • A ' must see' sight in your visit to South East Asia Sapa Hilltribe Extension Imaginative Facts Tour code: STSX • Non- group tour: For individuals only • Activities: Hiking • Accommodation: 1 night tourist class hotel, 2 nights overnight sleeper train • Transport: Sleeper trains, private transport • Escorted: Services of local guides and representatives DAY 1: HANOI - SAPA- You will be collected from your hotel by your guide in time for the overnight soft sleeper train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. DAY 2: SAPA- Arrive in Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa in the heart of Vietnam's hilltribe country. Enjoy a 5- 6 hour easy hike to hilltribe villages belonging to the H'mong, Zay and Red Zao, all of whom wear distinctive tribal clothing. The scenery is spectacular, with steep rice terraces and lush verdant hills. ( If you do not wish to hike, there will be other options available). DAY 3: SAPA- Climb Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa and its environs. Later there is a short hike to Ta Phin village populated by the Dao whose women are particularly striking as they wear a large red turban often covered with old coins or jewellery. You will return to Sapa for lunch and in the afternoon transfer back to Lao Cai for the overnight train back to Hanoi. ( B) DAY 4: HANOI- You will be transferred to a hotel of your choice ( accommodation is not included). Note: This extension can be applied to most tours in Vietnam. A highly recommended addition to our tours in Vietnam • Interact with ethnic minority villagersdressed in traditional clothing • Hike through stunning mountain sceneryand colourful villages • Maximise your time using overnight sleeper trains between Hanoi and Sapa Solo Traveller Supplement £ 100( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 225pp Land OnlySolo Traveller Supplement £ 325( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 825pp Land Only travellerconnoisseur Tour duration 4 daysTour duration 4 days new tour for 2009 new tour for 2009

SOUTH EAST ASIATHAILAND 24 " The itinerary was great and the pace was good. Keep up the good work! We will not hesitate to recommend Imaginative Traveller again." Julian Taylor south east asia Wilderness Adventure Imaginative Facts Tour code: SAWA • Activities: 3 day hilltribe trek, elephant riding, bamboo rafting, jungle safari, optional canoeing, tubing, kayaking and swimming. Trek grade - Easy/ Moderate • Accommodation: 4 nights simple hotels, 3 nights sleeper train, 2 nights village houses, 2 nights rafthouses, 2 nights bungalows, 1 night jungle huts • Transport: Local bus, taxi, pick- up truck, tuk tuk, longtail boat, sleeper train, elephant, bamboo raft • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Bangkok Heart of the City tour' DAY 1: BANGKOK- Arrive in Bangkok. DAY 2: BANGKOK- Free day before taking the overnight train to Chiang Mai. ( B) DAY 3: CHIANG MAI- Meet our trekking guide for a briefing about the days ahead. ( B) DAY 4: HILLTRIBE TREK- Drive by pick- up truck to Mok Fah Waterfalls for a swim. After lunch we trek to a Lisu village. ( BLD) DAY 5: HILLTRIBE & ELEPHANT TREK- A three hour trek. After lunch we take an elephant ride to our rafting camp. We spend another night in a hilltribe village. ( BLD) DAY 6: BAMBOO RAFTING - CHIANG MAI-We board bamboo rafts and float down river, passing riverside villages of Karen, Lahu and Shan tribes along the way. Return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon. ( BL) DAY 7: CHIANG MAI- Free day. Board the overnight train and head south. ( B) DAY 8: BANGKOK- Free day. You might like to visit the Bridge on the River Kwai at Kanchanaburi. DAY 9: BANGKOK- A full free day to explore. Overnight train to Surat Thani. ( B) DAY 10: KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK-Transfer to Khao Sok National Park. Afternoon nature walk & wildlife spotting. Overnight in jungle huts. ( LD) DAYS 11 & 12, KHAO SOK - RAJA PHRABA LAKE- Boat ride along Raja Phraba Lake. We spend two nights in this beautiful setting, staying in rafthouses. Explore the caves and waterfalls and take a night walk in search of the nocturnal animals. We can also go canoeing or tubing. ( BLD) DAYS 13 & 14, KRABI- Transfer to Krabi Province, famous for its magnificent limestone karst scenery. Time to relax. DAY 15, KRABI PROVINCE- Tour ends. Note: This tour finishes in Krabi to enable you to extend your time on the beach. However we can also arrange an overnight bus and train transfer back to Bangkok. See dossier. An exciting trip packed with activity and variety • Visit temples in Bangkok and the famous night market of Chiang Mai • Trek through hilltribe country and overnight in traditional village houses • Ride elephantsthrough the jungle and take a bamboo raft downriver • Spend three days in the magnificent jungle of Khao Sok National Park • Chill out on the tropical beaches of idyllic Krabi Thailand Bangkok Surat Thani Krabi Khao Sok National Park Chiang Mai Wilderness Adventure Northern Adventure Beaches & Jungles Single Supplement £ 110 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 23.44 * Price includes tour price of £ 540and local payment of US$ 170All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 630pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 15 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Sat BangkokKrabi 2009 03- Jan- 0917- Jan- 09 10- Jan- 0924- Jan- 09 17- Jan- 0931- Jan- 09 24- Jan- 0907- Feb- 09 31- Jan- 0914- Feb- 09 07- Feb- 0921- Feb- 09 14- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 21- Feb- 0907- Mar- 09 07- Mar- 0921- Mar- 09 21- Mar- 0904- Apr- 09 04- Apr- 0918- Apr- 09 18- Apr- 0902- May- 09 02- May- 0916- May- 09 16- May- 0930- May- 09 30- May- 0913- Jun- 09 13- Jun- 0927- Jun- 09 27- Jun- 0911- Jul- 09 04- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 11- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 18- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 25- Jul- 0908- Aug- 09 01- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 08- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 22- Aug- 0905- Sep- 09 29- Aug- 0912- Sep- 09 05- Sep- 0919- Sep- 09 12- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 19- Sep- 0903- Oct- 09 26- Sep- 0910- Oct- 09 10- Oct- 0924- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0907- Nov- 09 07- Nov- 0921- Nov- 09 21- Nov- 0905- Dec- 09 28- Nov- 0912- Dec- 09 05- Dec- 0919- Dec- 09 12- Dec- 0926- Dec- 09 19- Dec- 0902- Jan- 10 26- Dec- 0909- Jan- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat BangkokKrabi 2010 02- Jan- 1016- Jan- 10 09- Jan- 1023- Jan- 10 23- Jan- 1006- Feb- 10 06- Feb- 1020- Feb- 10 20- Feb- 1006- Mar- 10 06- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 20- Mar- 1003- Apr- 10 03- Apr- 1017- Apr- 10 17- Apr- 1001- May- 10 01- May- 1015- May- 10 15- May- 1029- May- 10 29- May- 1012- Jun- 10 12- Jun- 1026- Jun- 10 26- Jun- 1010- Jul- 10 03- Jul- 1017- Jul- 10 10- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 24- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 31- Jul- 1014- Aug- 10 07- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 21- Aug- 1004- Sep- 10 28- Aug- 1011- Sep- 10 04- Sep- 1018- Sep- 10 11- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 18- Sep- 1002- Oct- 10 02- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 16- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 30- Oct- 1013- Nov- 10 13- Nov- 1027- Nov- 10 27- Nov- 1011- Dec- 10 04- Dec- 1018- Dec- 10 11- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 18- Dec- 1001- Jan- 11 25- Dec- 1008- Jan- 11 You can extend your time in Thailand with our Kanchanaburi Extension visiting the River Kwai. See page 31. don't forget ... We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243