Suggested itinerariesClassic CambodiaThis trip is perfect for those who have two weeksand would like to take in all the main highlights ofthis fascinating country. The combination of history,culture, architecture, countryside and coastalrelaxation provides the opportunity to get underthe skin of the country.Day 1Fly from the UK to Bangkok.Day 2Connect in Bangkok with a flight to Siem Reap.Days 3-5Three days to explore the majestictemples of the Angkor period withyour specialist guide as well as visitingthe tranquil Tonle Sap lake.Day 6Fly to the capital of Phnom Penh.Day 7A full day tour of Phnom Penh withyour guide.Day 8Drive out to Koh Kong to explorethe protected area of the Cardamom Mountains.Day 9Explore the Tatai River and nearby waterfalls. Kayak amongst the mangroves.Day 10Travel along the coast to the colonialtown of Kampot to explore thenearby cave pagodas.Days 11-13Head to Kep for some time relaxingin this charming resort.Day 14Return to Phnom Penh for anevening flight to Bangkok, and thenan overnight flight back to the UK.Day 15Early morning arrival in the UK.Stay longerAdd a few days to your journey and enjoy astopover in Bangkok. Alternatively extend your trip by a week to explore the highlights of Laos,including the UNESCO protected town of LuangPrabang or, from Phnom Penh, take a few days todiscover the northeast, a most rewarding diversion.Cambodia ExploredThis is a comprehensive tour of Cambodia takingin the more remote areas such as the northeast ofthe country and the south coast, as well as theAngkor complex at Siem Reap and the freneticcapital, Phnom Penh. A fascinating tour, allowingthe visitor to really uncover Cambodia's charm and inherent beauty.Day 1Late morning flight to Singapore.Day 2Fly on to Siem Reap. Afternoon at leisure.Days 3-4Explore the temples of Angkor andthe Tonle Sap lake.Day 5Fly to Phnom Penh.Day 6Explore the capital.Day 7Depart Phnom Penh for Kratie. Take an afternoon cruise along the Mekong looking for the Irrawaddy dolphin.Days 8-10Continue by road to Ban Lung in the remote northeast corner ofCambodia to spend time exploringlocal villages and waterfalls.Day 11Return to Kratie and on to the ELIEproject at Sen Monorom. On arrival,you will meet the elephant herd andlearn a little about the bio-diversity in the area.Day 12Spend the day with the elephants,helping bathe and feed them withtheir friendly mahout guide.Day 13Return to Phnom Penh by road.Day 14Travel south to the colonial town ofKampot visiting pre-Angkorian cavepagodas en route.Days 15-16Continue to the outer reaches of theCardamom Mountains and explorethe mangrove forests and waterfalls.Days 17-19Continue along the coast to thesleepy coastal town of Kep for a fewdays of relaxation.Day 20Travel overland back to Phnom Penhfor your flight back to Singapore andon to the UK.Day 21Arrive back in the UK.Colonial CambodiaThis tour aims to show Cambodia from a slightlydifferent viewpoint than the usual temples andbeach route. Scattered throughout Cambodia aresome wonderful examples of old French colonialarchitecture. Much of it left in a state of gentledecay, ramshackle vestiges of a bygone era. Startingat the magnificent temples of Angkor you willtravel by road through the country on a Frenchcolonial trail, ending your trip with a few days reston the tropical beaches of the south.Day 1Fly from the UK to Bangkok.Day 2Fly on to Siem Reap.Days 3-4Explore the temples of Angkor with a knowledgeable guide.Days 5-6Depart Siem Reap for the quiet townof Battambang.Day 7Head south to Phnom Penh stoppingat the former capital of Oudong en route.Day 8Enjoy an architectural tour of the city,showing the history of Phnom Penh'sdevelopment.Day 9Depart Phnom Penh and head to the coastal town of Kep.Day 10A day trip to the nearby old colonialtown of Kampot.Day 11Take a boat trip over to Koh Tonsay to spend the day relaxing on the beach.Day 12At leisure to relax by the sea.Day 13A leisurely start to the day and thena transfer back to Phnom Penh tocatch your flight home via Bangkok.Day 14Early morning arrival in the UK.Stay longerFrom Kep, it is easy to cross the border intoVietnam where you can explore the Mekong Deltaand then head north through the country.www.audleytravel.com/cambodia ?01993 838 160 ?Cambodia39Phnom PenhSiem ReapKoh KongKampotKepPhnom PenhSiem ReapKepBattambangPhnom PenhSiem ReapKoh KongKampotKepKratieBan LungSen Monorom

who trail along paths and alleys in search of their morning alms. Refreshingly,traditional ways of life continue in the faceof our rapidly changing world. Laos is not aplace you simply see: it is more a country youfeel and experience. The Laotians themselvesare very welcoming, allowing you aninsight into their lives and country. The timeless appeal of this gentle land isboth caused by and reflected in the verynature of the Laotians themselves - to hurryis simply not the Lao way. The Frenchobserved during colonial times that theVietnamese plant the rice, the Cambodianswatch it grow and the Lao listen to it grow. Visiting Laos is an opportunity toescape from the fast-paced lifestyle of thedeveloped world.One of Asia's most beautiful secrets, Laos has remained virtuallyuntouched after years of political isolation.Its Buddhist religion is devout, while thediverse hill tribes retain their age-oldcultures. Travellers find themselvescaptivated by the mist-veiled mountainsand enigmatic plateaux, the rivers that runthrough untouched forests and the monks40Laos