Now a World Heritage Site, the fabled Temples of Angkor offer a glimpse into a bygone age finally abandoned to pilgrims, holy men and the jungle in the 16th Century. Breathtaking Angkor Wat, believed to be the largest religious building in the world, is famous for its 3000 carvings of alluring nymphs. Ta Phrom, an atmospheric ruin swallowed up by the jungle, and Banteay Srei, with its three dimensional carvings, add to the many mysteries which make up this beguiling landscape. The temple mountain of Bayon with its 216 surreal faces staring eerily out into the forests,The Baphoun a representation of mythical Mt Meru and the Terraces used for royal audiences bring together the extravagant beauty of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Recommended accommodation
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Amansara
Once the holiday home of the King and in close proximity to the temples, Amansara comprises 24 luxurious suites which are decorated in muted tones and offer king-size beds, dressing areas and large bathrooms.
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Raffles Grand
The colonial Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor provides large rooms with all the mod cons one would expect. The hotel boasts a spa, pool and eight restaurants, with temples on the doorstep.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 - 4 Luang Prabang/Vientiane
Fly to Luang Prabang via Bangkok. Spend two days exploring the landscape, mountains, Royal Palace & the Wat Xieng Thong temple.Trek through local villages & waterfalls. Fly to Vientiane to explore the city, Pha That Luang & Wat Si Saket & pay a visit to Phu Khao Khuay National Park
DAY 5 - 7 Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi to experience the Old & French Quarters.Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, the Temple of Literature & the One Pillar Pagoda or watch a water puppet show. Enjoy a night at Halong Bay on a traditional junk & try the delicious fresh seafood of the area
DAYS 8 - 11 Hue/Hoi An
Take a short flight to Hue on the Perfume River, visiting the beautiful citadel & tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Then drive to Hoi An. Unwind on the beach or visit the World Heritage Site town & its wonderful architecture. Have a wardrobe of clothes made in a day by the world
famous tailors
DAY 12 - 14 Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, & experience the electric vibrancy of the city. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace & enjoy a drink at the famous rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel, once a popular haunt of journalists. Walk around the War Remnants Museum & visit the Cu Chi tunnels
DAY 15 - 18 Angkor
Fly to Siem Reap & spend a few days walking amongst the ancient temples of Angkor. A private guide will explain the intricacies of the different temples from Bayon to Banteay Srei. Spend a night on a temple safari or half a day on the Tonle Sap Lake for a taste of floating village life
Prices start from £2,045 including flights.
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