BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769Tadhiln / Laos / Vaeimnt / Cabdimo121ItineraryDay 1-2 / Bangkok On Day 2, we visit the Grand Palace and discover the other magnificent temples of Bangkok.Day 3 / Chiang Mai The 'Rose of the North', is a city of wonderful hidden temples, fascinating hill tribe cultures and delicious cuisine. Day 4 / Huay Xai We continue further north and cross the mighty Mekong River into Laos. Day 5 / Mekong River - Pakbeng Travel on a slow boat down the Mekong. We stay the night in a simple guesthouse in the small village of Pakbeng.Day 6-8 / Luang Prabang Board another slow boat and drift downriver to Luang Prabang, the country's cultural treasure trove and home to many exquisite temples.Day 9-10 / Vang Vieng Chill out in this traveller hot spot!Day 11-12 / Vientiane The Lao capital lies on the banks of the Mekong - it is a relatively small and quiet city, with some great cafes and bars located on the riverside. Day 13-14 / Lak Sao - Vinh We travel by local bus to Lak Sao on the Vietnamese border. Continuing through the Vietnamese countryside, we stop at Vinh, birthplace of Ho Chi Minh, before boarding the Reunification Express train for the overnight journey to Hanoi.Day 15-17 / Hanoi A tour of this charming city showcases the major attractions, but a walk on your own in the Old Quarter will reveal many a surprise and delight. On the evening of Day 17, we board the southbound overnight train for Hue.Day 18 / Hue Ride bicycles around the city and along the banks of the Perfume River before a cool afternoon boat cruise.Day 19-20 / Hoi An Wander the French colonial facades, perhaps get a shirt tailored and visit the world-famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains nearby.Day 21-23 / Nha Trang We head to Nha Trang, where we enjoy a cruise on the waters of the South China Sea and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. There's plenty of time to enjoy swimming and snorkelling before boarding the train for the overnight journey to Saigon.Day 24-25 / Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is Vietnam's largest city. Revel in the heady hubbub of the city and visit many of the sites that played a prominent role in the Vietnam War.Day 26-27 / Phnom Penh We take in the sights of the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace before visiting Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.Day 28-30 / Siem Reap - Angkor The world famous Angkor Wat is the jewel in the crown, but there are other equally amazing splendours in the Angkor temple complex, including the elaborate stone carvings of Angkor Thom and the sprawled tree roots and 'lost city' feel of Ta Prohm.Day 31 / Siem Reap - Bangkok From Angkor, we travel on a rough road to the Cambodia-Thai border then continue on to bustling Bangkok.Day 32-33 / Bangkok Tour ends.Thai-Indochina Loop 33 daysThe ULTIMATE Asian adventure!The ultimate Asian adventure! On this huge circuit through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, you'll get to soak up the very best of Indochina, from the great temples of Angkor to the sleepy villages along the Mekong. An epic trip you'll never forget.Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Walking Moderate.Transport: Aircon bus, Bicycle, Local bus, Mekong slow boat, Mini-van, Overnight train, Songthaew, Tuk-tuk.Accommodation: 4 nights sleeper train, 10 nights guesthouse, 18 nights hotel.Meals: 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch.Start Day: Saturday End Day: WednesdayTour code: GTILStart FinishTrip departs every Saturday.See our website for detailsTOP SELLER

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website122VIETNAM / cambodia / Thailand / malaysiaItineraryAbsolute Asia - Hanoi to Singapore 29 daysA fantastic South East Asian experience traversing five countries.Travel overland the length of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and the Malay Peninsula with plenty of meandering in between. Walk the historic streets of Malacca and experience the eclectic mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultures all blended together in an amazing pot-pourri of heritage buildings, friendly people and delicious cuisine. Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1-2 / Hanoi On the evening of Day 2 we board the Reunification Express to Hue.Day 3 / Hue There is time to explore the city's massive citadel, cycle through the countryside and take a 'dragon boat' along the Perfume River.Day 4-5 / Hoi AnDay 6-8 / Nha Trang We enjoy a relaxing cruise on the South China Sea. After basking in the sea, sand and sun, we rejoin the train to Saigon.Day 9 / Saigon Today you can choose to explore the city or take a day trip to the Mekong Delta (additional cost).Day 10 / Saigon We start the day with a walking orientation tour of Saigon and visit the Reunification Palace.The afternoon is free to further explore this vibrant city.Day 11-12 / Cu Chi Tunnels - Phnom Penh Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the guerilla stronghold made famous during the Vietnam War. The following day we explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda on a cyclo tour, as well as visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.Day 13-15 / Siem Reap - Angkor Our Cambodian guide will take us on an extensive tour of the amazing World Heritage site of Angkor.Day 16 / Siem Reap - Bangkok We travel on rough roads to the Cambodia-Thai border town of Poipet, before heading to Bangkok.Day 17 / Bangkok We are introduced to some of Bangkok's most famous sights on a short walking tour, including the impressive Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha and Wat Po. Day 18-19 / Khao Sok National Park - Koh Panyi We canoe into the wildlife-rich rainforest at Khao Sok National Park, before boarding a long-tail boat at Phang Nga. We spend the night as guests of a local family.Day 20-21 / Ao Nang The next stage of our adventure unfolds at beautiful Ao Nang near Krabi. Choose between cave exploring, sea kayaking, diving, rock climbing, swimming or just some good old fashioned 'R&R' at this hidden tropical paradise.Day 22-23 / Penang We make an early start for the journey to Malaysia, where our first destination is the island state of Penang. Day 24-25 / Cameron Highlands Leaving the hot coastal lowlands, we head south to the Cameron Highlands and the hill station of Tanah Rata. Day 26 / Kuala LumpUr A mixture of the old and new, Kuala Lumpur has strong Indian, Malay and Chinese influences and contains some of the finest markets and restaurants in South East Asia. Our leader will share his local knowledge on a walking tour of the city.Day 27 / Malaca The Portuguese, Dutch and British have all left their mark on this historic town. We can walk, cycle or relax in a rickshaw to explore the intriguing Chinese side streets dotted with reminders of the rich colonial past.Day 28-29 / Singapore We head to the Straits of Johore and cross to the island nation of Singapore. The day is ours to sample the amazing contrasts found in this very modern Asian city - don't forget to sample the famed chilli crab!Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Walking Moderate / Culture Easy.Transport: Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Mini-van, Overnight train.Accommodation: 23 nights sleeper train, 6 nights guesthouse, 19 nights hotel.Meals: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch.Start Day: Sunday End Day: SundayTour code: GTAANEWStart FinishStart Finish201123-Jan 20-Feb20-Feb 20-Mar20-Mar 17-Apr17-Apr 15-May15-May 12-Jun12-Jun 10-Jul10-Jul 07-Aug07-Aug 04-Sep04-Sep 02-Oct02-Oct 30-Oct30-Oct 27-Nov27-Nov 25-Dec25-Dec 22-Jan201222-Jan 19-Feb19-Feb 18-Mar18-Mar 15-Apr15-Apr 13-May13-May 10-Jun10-Jun 08-Jul