Regional Tours IndoChina IndoChina refers to a part of South East Asia in between India and China, a peninsula comprising of six very different countries: - Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsula Malaysia. For the traveller it has become more simplified and now it refers to Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Each of these countries has only recently opened their doors to tourism; as such they have preserved their uniqueness to offer you the ultimate experience in a new era of travel! Tour East is pleased to offer you the opportunity to see, feel and be part of these exciting destinations. With our own operating offices and close partnerships with well-established tour operators, we have created a super selection of tours and travel itineraries. Each country has its own amazing myriad of sights and sounds that will leave you with long-lasting memories. Cambodia Experience the charms of Cambodia's bustling but attractive capital, nestled at the confluence of four major rivers. There is an excellent range of accommodation and dining in this sophisticated city, as well as a number of important sights to see. The royal palace and silver pagoda are home to an extraordinarily fine collection of ornamental Buddhas, while the national museum houses an incredible collection of Angkorian stonework, as well as important items from the pre-Angkorian and post-Angkorian periods. The fabled temples of Angkor, constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer empire was at the peak of its creativity, represent one of humankind's most magnificent architectural achievements. Of the countless temples in the area, Angkor Wat stands unrivalled in its magnificence. It is one of the main reasons people come to Cambodia. Suggested Itinerary: Angkor Wat - 3 Days/ 2 Nights • Day 1 Arrive Siem Reap by morning flight and transfer to your hotel. Visit Angkor Thom: the South Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace. Visit the grand circuit: Neak Poan, Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup, Preah Khan. Sunset view over Angkor Wat from the top of Phnom Bakheng. Return to town for dinner and overnight. • Day 2 Visit petit circuit: Prasat Kravan, Sars Srang, Banteay Kdei, Takeo, Taprohm. Visit Angkor Wat: architecture and bas reliefs. • Day 3 Early morning visit Angkor Wat to watch the sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer to Phnom Krom: cruise on Tonle Sap, visit typical floating villages. Depart the hotel, visit Chantiers Ecoles "les Artisans Khmers", Western Baray. Transfer to the airport for evening departure flight. Laos Sabbai Dee and welcome to Laos, the 'land of a million elephants' and one of the last places to see old IndoChina. The pace of Laos is slow and its people relaxed and friendly. Laos is landlocked and lies between Thailand, Myanmar, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. The Mekong River forms the country's western border and the Annamite Mountains form its eastern border with Vietnam. The total land area is approximately 237,000 sq km - an area similar to that of the United Kingdom. The main features of the country are its mountains and the Mekong River Valley. Suggested Itinerary: Vientiane/ Luang Prabang/ Pakse - 8 Days/ 7 Nights (LS 02T) • Day 1 Bangkok/ Vientiane Arrival Wattay Airport or Mittaphab Bridge. Meet and transfer to hotel. PM: City tour at Vientiane, visit temples: Vat Sisaket, Ho Prakeo, Patuxai and That Luang. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D) • Day 2 Vientiane/ Luang Prabang QV101 Breakfast at hotel. Fly to Luang Prabang. Transfer to hotel, city tour at Luang Prabang, visit temples: Vat Vixoun, Vat Xiengthong, Vat May, etc. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant. (B/L/D) • Day 3 Luang Prabang (Pak Ou) Full day excursion by boat along Mekong River to Pak Ou holy caves - Thamting. Visit village Ban Xanghai - Whisky Lao, picnic lunch. Visit Vat Long Khoune, Chomplet and weaving village - Ban Phanom. Dinner at local restaurant. (B/L/D) • Day 4 Luang Prabang/ Vientiane QV106 Breakfast at hotel. Tour to local market, Old King Palace and fly to Vientiane. Transfer to hotel. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant. (B/L/D) • Day 5 Vientiane/ Pakse/ Tadlo QV201 Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Vientiane/ Pakse (0600-0720). Meet and transfer to hotel. Depart directly to visit Tadlo local villages and plateau boloven. Return back to Pakse for overnight stay at hotel. (B/L/D) • Day 6 Pakse/ Wat Phou Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion by boat to visit Pre-Angkorians ruins of Wat Phou. Return back by car to Pakse. (B/L/D) • Day 7 Pakse/ Vientiane Breakfast at hotel. Visit local market. Transfer to airport. Flight back to Vientiane. Transfer to hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurant. (B/L/D) • Day 8 Vientiane/ Bangkok Breakfast at hotel, visit central market for shopping. Transfer to airport for departure. (B/L) Note: We offer a wide selection of tours in IndoChina and it is not possible to show all of them here. Please contact us for more information on the itineraries available or alternatively we are also happy to tailor-make a special tour for you.