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Cruise the Mekong – NEW for 2022 Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

Take a journey-of-a-lifetime through South East Asia’s verdant lands, experiencing unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights.

SAVE 15%

18-day escorted holiday from £3,799

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A guided tour of the floating markets at Damnoen

Saduak and Bangkok, including the Grand Palace and Golden Buddha • Scenic journey to the Cambodian border and

French colonial Battambang • Cruise across Tonlé Sap – South East Asia’s biggest lake • Two full days in Siem Reap, including a full day in astounding Angkor • A city tour of Cambodian Capital Phnom Penh, which exudes French colonial elegance • An exceptional four-night small-ship cruise on the majestic Mekong, with included excursions and activities • Visit vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon • See the infamous Chu Chi tunnel complex, used by the Viet Cong • 15 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two on the aircraft • 18 meals, including 7 lunches and 11 evening meals • Outbound flight to Bangkok, returning from Ho

Chi Minh City, via Singapore • Coach and air-conditioned boat transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager The undoubted highlight of this captivating tour is four blissful days spent sailing gently along the fabled Mekong from Cambodia to Vietnam, where you’ll gain a unique perspective of rural life on the Mekong Delta, which, in many places, has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

This extraordinary tour begins with the excitement of the Thai capital, a cacophonous, kaleidoscopic wonder. A full-day excursion will introduce you to the colourful floating markets at nearby Damnoen Saduak, together with Bangkok’s wondrous palaces and serene temples. From Thailand, journey through landscapes barely changed in centuries and into Cambodia, where you’ll visit the phenomenal Khmer citadel of Angkor and capital Phnom Penh, a French colonial treasure chest on the banks of the Mekong. Board your comfortable riverboat in Cambodia for a wonderful four-night cruise on the Mekong to Vietnam, where you’ll spend two nights in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, a fitting finale to a fascinating tour.

Available Jan, Mar, Sep & Nov 2022 Fly from (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow£3,799 • Manchester £3,799 Personalise your holiday • Thai Dinner Dance – from £22 • River Kwai & Death Railway (full day) – from £66 Cabin upgrade Cabin upgrade from £367 per person based on sharing a twin/ double cabin. Please call us for single room and cabin availability.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday. Golden Tulip Mandison Suites, Bangkok (nights 2–4), Classy Hotel & Spa, Battambang (night 5), Tara Angkor, Siem Reap (nights 6-8), Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh (nights 9-10), RV Mekong Pandaw, Mekong cruise (nights 11-14), Renaissance Riverside Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City (nights 15-17)

14-day escorted holiday from £2,469

Tour Highlights

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Botanic

Gardens in Singapore • Visit the Sepilok Orangutan

Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear

Conservation Centre • Visit the UNESCO-listed Kinabalu

National Park SAVE Singapore & Borneo 15% Rainforest Adventure This wonderful holiday combines a three-night stay in ultra-modern, former colonial gem Singapore with 10 days in beautiful Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’s verdant jungle paradise. Sabah is home to the endangered orangutan and the delightful sun bear, and is fringed by pristine, white-sand beaches.

Available Mar, Apr, Jun, Sep & Oct 2021, Mar, May, Jun, Oct & Nov 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Heathrow £2,469 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Classic China & Yangtze River

Join us for an unforgettable journey, including a cruise on the Yangtze River and visits to Shanghai, Chengdu and Xi’an.

16-day escorted holiday from £2,869 Available Apr to Jun, Sep, Nov 2021 & Apr to Jun, Sept to Nov 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Heathrow £2,869 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

China, Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall Discover the very 11-day escorted holiday from £2,349 best of China, a Available Jun, Sep to Nov 2021, Feb, Apr to Jun 2022 vast, fascinating Fly direct from these airports. Prices fromand mysterious land on this comprehensive • Heathrow £2,349 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) tour.

Japan & China – Wonders of the Orient

Explore two 16-day escorted holiday from £4,239 enthralling Available Jan, Mar, May, Jun & Oct 2022 countries on this Fly direct from these airports. Prices from two-centre tour, packed with thrilling highlights. • Heathrow £4,239 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Small-Group Tour Treasures of Cambodia & Thailand Savour this 16-day escorted holiday from £1,999 wonderful Available Nov 2021 & Jan to Apr, Sept to Nov 2022 cultural journey, Fly direct from these airports. Prices fromas you take in the best of Cambodia and Thailand. • Heathrow £1,999 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

NEW for 2021

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