Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia
For the past 7 years Triangle Travel have been escorting their own tours. Countries
visited include China, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, India – this year we have just returned from Japan.
- We include return car transfer from your home address to the airport.
- We move at a slower pace allowing you time to immerse yourself in each destination.
- We do not include meals every day giving you the option to eat out with the locals.
- Quality accommodation - there is nothing better than having a “tranquil haven” to return to after a full day of sightseeing.
- Early starts are minimal, giving you time to enjoy your morning breakfast.
- We have many free days built into the itinerary so you can go out and explore on your own or just sit by the pool and read a book.
- And finally our Tour managers, Rob and Sarah escort all our long-haul trips.
- Bustling Thai bazaars and temples of Bangkok
- The Grand Palace in Bangkok
- A Trip to the Bridge over the River Kwai
- Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam
- Cruise on one of the world great rivers – The Mekong on board the boutique-style small ship
- A visit to the infamous “Killings Fields”
- See the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple at Sunset
Depart from London Heathrow onboard Thai Airways TG 917 flight to Bangkok at 21:35. The flight is direct and takes 11h 25m.
Ariving in Bangkok at 16:00, you will quickly clear customs and
immigration and be met in the arrivals hall by your tour leaders, Rob and Sarah and your
local guide. You will transfer to your five-star hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and then
have time to rest and relax.
Hotel: The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok (Deluxe Room)
After breakfast at the hotel visit three of Bangkok’s most famous temples, plus the iconic
Grand Palace. The first on the tour; Wat Trimit houses a houses a 700-year-old, three-meter
tall golden statue, cast from five-and-a-half tons of solid gold which makes it the world's
largest solid gold statue. Wat Pho features one of the largest reclining Buddha images in
Thailand. It is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. The Temple of the
Emerald Buddha, situated in the Grand Palace complex, otherwise known as Wat Phra
Kaew is regarded as the most sacred temple in the kingdom. It is home to the Emerald
Buddha, a dark green statue which has been carved from a single jade stone. The former
residence of the King, the Grand Palace, adjoins the temple. Afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel: The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok (Deluxe Room)
Meals : Breakfast
Today’s tour provides a fascinating insight into Thailand’s Second World War history. The
infamous bridge and the “Death Railway” is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW’s
and forced Asian labourers who lost their lives in the Second World War during the
construction of the railway.
Visit the interactive museum and research centre dedicated to the history of the “Death
Railway”. This fascinating attraction offers an educational insight into the history of the area.
We also visit the War Cemetery which contains the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied
soldiers who lost their lives building the bridge and the notorious railway. Another highlight of
this excursion is a long-tail boat trip to view the bridge up close. We continue by road to
Wang Po for lunch at a local restaurant and then board a train for a thrilling ride along the
infamous railway.
Hotel: The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok (Deluxe Room)
Meals : Breakfast & lunch
After breakfast transfer by coach to Bangkok Airport to board Thai Airways flight to Hoi Chi
Minh City. After immigration and custom clearance, you will be met by your Vietnam tour
guide who will transfer the group by private coach to the hotel. The rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel: Renaissance Saigon Riverside, Ho Chi Minh City (Deluxe Room)
Meals : Breakfast
This morning explore Ho Chi Minh City driving down Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue
Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre and the Notre Dame
Cathedral. Tour the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace) and War
Remnants Museum. Explore the enormous Binh Tay Wholesale market, with its beehive of
stores hawking everything under the sun
Hotel: Renaissance Saigon Riverside, Ho Chi Minh City (Deluxe Room)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to the fascinating Cu Chi tunnel networks, established as a means of
waging guerrilla warfare against superior French, then later American firepower. Rest of the
afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel: Renaissance Saigon Riverside, Ho Chi Minh City (Deluxe Room)
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Morning bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon and travel 70 kilometers south
overland to My Tho to embark on your luxury floating home the RV Jayawarman for the
upcoming 7 night journey along the Mighty Mekong from Saigon (Vietnam) to Siem Reap
(Cambodia).
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning visit the Cai Be floating market full of colour, noise and vivacity! Later hop on a
traditional boat to explore the vast labyrinth of waterways of the Mekong to visit a local
village
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning Thai Chi lessons on the sun deck. (optional) Boat excursion to the fascinating
floating villages and catfish farms. Watch Bassa fish being fed. Shore excursion to the local
Muslim Cham Community. Mid afternoon cruise continues towards Phnom Penh.
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, city tour of this dynamic, historical capital of Cambodia, with its delightful
French colonial charm. Sightseeing in the morning will include the dazzling white and gold
architecture of the Royal Palace and the outstanding displays of Khmer crafts at the National
Museum. After lunch in a local restaurant, explore Cambodia’s heartbreaking past under the
Khmer Rouge regime, with an excursion to the infamous ‘Killing Fields’: the former detention,
torture and execution centres during the Cambodia civil war. Introduction and lecture by a
local history professor. Return to the ship and relax watching a Cambodian traditional
Apsara dance performance.
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The ship cruises along the narrow Tonle River towards Kam-pong Chhnang, Cambodia’s
“water world”, where everything is on sticks and balanced on water-rich soil. Perhaps it’s the
most fascinating cruising spot in Cambodia.
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning visit the island of Koh Oknha Tey which is famous for silk production. Explore
the island with its workshops and learn how silk is processed from its source, provided by
little silk-worms, to a final top quality product made of original Cambodian silk. Back on
board all passengers will have the opportunity to join a Monks’ blessing ceremony.
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning start to embark on a journey upriver to the pre Angkorian Temple of Wat
Hanchey. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the river, it offers some of the best views in
Cambodia. Dating from the 8th C. these ancient structures do more than justice to the
architecture of the Chenla Empire, predating the glories of the mighty Angkor. Later visit Wat
Nokor, a Wat built within the ruins of an ancient Temple. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner
on board
Cruise Ship : The Jayawarman Cruise (Superior Cabin)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast disembark the ship for a transfer by coach to the drop off point in Siem Reap.
The transfer takes about 4.5 hours. Snacks are provided during the trip. You will arrive in
Siem Reap in the early afternoon.
Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap (State Room)
Meals : Breakfast
This morning visit the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom – the last capital of the
great Khmer Empire. You will visit the sprawling Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper
King and the enchanting Bayon. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very centre of
Angkor Thom City and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. The exterior
gallery walls have extensive bas-reliefs but the main features are the towers each with 3 or 4
gently smiling faces, over 200 in total.. PJ de Beerski wrote of them; “godliness in the
majesty and the size, mystery in the expression.”
Continue your exploration of the Angkor Temples at Ta Prohm, the temple that has been left
largely in its natural state since its “re-discovery” by French explorers. Surrounded by jungle,
its labyrinth of stone hallways is overgrown with the roots and limbs of massive banyan
trees, which envelop the stone like tentacles. Lunch at local restaurant
This afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world, with a volume of
stone equalling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples
in that it faces west, and is inspired by 12th Century Hinduism. Its symmetrical towers are
stylized on the modern Cambodian flag. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took an
estimated 30 years to build. It is generally believed to have been a funeral temple for the
king. Sunset at Angkor Wat
Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap (State Room)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day of leisure to explore Siem Reap on your own
Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap (State Room)
Meals : Breakfast
Morning transfer to the airport to board Thai Airways TG 7059 flight to Bangkok departing at
09:50 and arrive Bangkok at 11:05. Connect onto onward Thai Airways TG 916 flight
departing Bangkok at 13:20 with arrival into London Heathrow at 19:35
Breakfast included
The luxury hotel lies on the western bank of the Choa Phraya River, the ancient River of the Kings, close to the Sathorn Bridge. A private ferry service links the hotel with the River City Complex as well as further shopping facilities and entertainment venues on the other side of the river.
This exclusive luxury hotel is located at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, just a few minutes from the town centre where guests will discover a wide selection of shopping and entertainment venues.
Wonderful panoramic views are to be had over the Saigon River from the hotel.
With three-and-a-half decks, Jayavarman is as spacious as it is beautiful. Guests can admire Khmer artifacts in the Henry Mouhot Lounge, mingle in the Club 1930 Bar, dine in the elegant Indochine
Dining Hall, and recharge with spa treatments in the Apsara Spa. A Jacuzzi pool is located on the top sun deck, which offers spectacular views of the passing delta.
With its centenary fast approaching, the iconic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is very much part of the history and scenery of Siem Reap.
The hotel is a commanding sight as you draw near, oozing an air of refined luxury that continues as you step through the impressive entrance and into the lobby. Styled in an eclectic manner, much
like Siem Reap itself, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor proudly showcases many aspects of this ancient city and the people who have passed through it. Art Deco curves flawlessly mingle with Cambodian motifs and colonial furnishings, not to mention the original wooden elevator, which is still very
much in use. That being said an incredibly modern feel prevails throughout, thanks to several renovations over the years.
- Return car transfers from your home address to the airport.
- International air fare on scheduled Thai Airways flights in economy class. Business and First Class supplements are available on request
- Meal Plan: Daily breakfast at all hotels. Lunch and Dinners included as per the itinerary. Full board meals on board the Heritage Line The Jayawarman Cruise
- Services of local English speaking guides for sightseeing and Triangle Travel tour managers
- Entry fee for all monuments and places of interest as per itinerary
- Visa fees.
- British passport holders do not require a visa for Thailand
- British passport holders can enter Vietnam for up to 15 days without a visa
- British passports holders require visa for Cambodia and this visa can be obtained on board the Jayawarman Cruise at a cost of US$37.00 per person which will be added to your onboard bill.
- Any expenses of a personal nature
- Tips and Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
