CAMBODIA TOURS & HOLIDAYS
Experience the awesome remains of the once mighty Khmer Empire at Angkor Wat, in the Province of Siem Reap.
The temple has unbelievable majesty and stunning architecture of carved sandstone walls.
The jungle setting enhances the mystery of this ancient civilisation.
New for 2004 is the Cambodia Discovery combining the cultural centre of Siem Reap with Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.
Our opinion Cambodia blends a fascinating history with its genuine hospitality, smiling people and culinary delights.
KUONIPLUS
For full details and conditions please read pages 4-13
FREE NIGHTS THAILAND
Stay 4-7 nights for up to 4-7 extra nights accommodation free (ie. same number of free nights as paid nights). For hotels applicable see page 102.
EXCURSIONS
Guests spending a minimum of 3 nights in Angkor have the opportunity to enjoy two very special tours: These may be pre-purchased at a cost of £86 per adult, £43 per child under 12 (based on minimum 2 persons).
Mighty Tonlé Sap Lake: Half day tour including a boat trip on the ‘Great Lake’ to enjoy the natural splendour of the landscape and witness the facinating bird life and human activity on the lake’s shores.
Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom: Full day tour to see the amazing Royal City’ of Angkor Thom (Victory Gate), The Bayon, Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat with its stunning architecture and intricate bas reliefs.
ESCORTED
All tours are accompanied from arrival in Siem Reap through to departure from Siem Reap Phnom Penh by a local tour guide. Extensions to the main tour are on an unescorted basis, however assistance will be available from our local tour representatives throughout.
SIGHTSEEING
For most resort and sightseeing information please refer to the following pages:
Bangkok - pages 70-74,
Hong Kong - pages 130-133,
Phuket - pages 75-83.
TAILOR MADE
Create the holiday of your choice. See pages 4-5 for details of Kuoni’s flexibility. Any featured hotel may be substituted, or any number of nights, subject only to flight schedules.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The tourist infrastructure in Cambodia is not as developed as it is in other Far Eastern countries. Hotels are generally of a lesser standard than other hotels featured and transport may be subject to delay or change without prior notice.
As with many other places in the world, keep an eye out for pickpockets. Ask your tour guide for up to date advice on things to do and not to do.
CLASSIC KINGDOMS TOUR (Ref CM500)
- Bangkok: 2 nights
- Angkor Wat: 3 nights
- Bangkok: 1 night
- Thai Beach: 4 nights (optional) Plus up to 4 nights FREE
ITINERARY
- Day I Mon London to Bangkok Thai Airways from Heathrow.
- Day 2 Tue to Day 3 Wed Bangkok On arrival, transfer to your hotel for two nights. Take time to explore Bangkok, Siam’s new capital more than 200 years ago. Don’t miss the magical temples, palaces and waterways.
- Day 4 Thu Bangkok to Angkor Wat Transfer early to Bangkok airport for your morning flight to Siem Reap. Kingdom of Cambodia. On arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. Start your tour here with morning and afternoon excursions to temples including the Roluos Group. Built in the 9th century, these temples define the earliest of the Khmer civilisation. Lunch in town. Dinner and overnight at your hotel (L,D).
- Day 5 Fri Angkor Wat Full day exploring many temples including the famous Bayon tei’nple at Angkor Thom with it’s 300 metre long THE SPECTACULAR TA PROHM Elephant Terrace of large sculptured royal elepha~ Also visit untouched Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s temples surrounded by jungle and overgrown with of giant Banyan trees. Before dinner, end your day the spectacular sunset atop Phnom Bskhong (B,L,D)
- Day 6 Sat Angkor Wat Take an early morning visit to Angkor Wat temple to watch the sunrise. After breakfast at your hotel, explore Banteay Srei, known as the Pink Temple of Women followed by a return visit in the afternoon to Angkor Wat temple to study it’s architectural merits and reliefs (B,L,D).
- Day 7 Sun Angkor Wati to Bangkok Today, enjoy a morning cruise on Cambodia’s main lake Tonlé Sap, and visit typical floating villages. After Iunch transfer from your hotel for the airport, visiting Chantiers Ecoles ‘les Artisans Khmers’ a handicraft centre in Siem Reap on the way. Evening flight to Bangkok for one more night (B,L).
- Day 8 Mon Bangkok to London Spend the day at leisure before transferring late evening for your return Thai Airways flight arriving Heathrow the next day. Alternatively extend your stay on a Thai beach, see page 69 for transfer prices and page 102 free night offers.
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Day 6 Sat Siem Reap pest “‘in Swoon temple surrounded by rainforest j,nmmvurir’:..~jed faces peering down from above, enjoy the sights of the Elephant and Leper King Terrace’s. This afternoon depart from the temples to take a boat cruise down the Mighty Tonlé Sap “Great Lake” to see life on the water (B,L,D).
Day 7 Sun Siem Reap Today is more relaxed, take a trip to Phnom Kulen, enjoy a picnic lunch then visit Western Baray before returning to Siem Reap for your evening meal (B,LD).
Day 8 Mon Siem Reap/Phnom Penh Take a short flight to the City of Phnom Penh the Capital of Cambodia. On arrival transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore this fascinating city (B,L,D).
Day 9 Tue Phnom Penh After breakfast take time to see the sights of Phnom Penh, see the Silver Pagoda, National Museum and the hustle and bustle of the Central Market then take a stroll along the riverfront to see the mightiest river in Asia (B,LD).
Day 10 Wed Phnom Penh This morning visit Toul Sleng Museum giving a gruesome insight into life under the Khmer rouge, later visit the Russian market Phnom Penh best market for shopping, this afternoon take an optional boat cruise on the river front, return to the hotel for dinner (B,L,D).
Day II Thu Phnom Penh/BangkoklLondon Today depart Cambodia for Bangkok and your onward flight to Heathrow, alternatively you may wish to extend your stay and relax on one of Thailand’s beaches, see page 69 for transfer prices and page 102 for some great free night offers.
ANGKOR HOTEL
Location Situated just 10 minutes from the airport, near local markets and areas of interest. Facilities Lotus restaurant for Khmer and Asian cuisine, bar, and 24 hour room service. There is also a swimming poo1, health club with sauna and souvenir shop. Accommodation 193 rooms. Standard rooms (STD): have airconditioning, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, minibar, bath and shower. Deluxe rooms: on request; have same as above, but larger. Opinion A superior medium 4ass hotel with personalised service in a good location,
SOFITEL ROYAL ANGKOR HOTEL
Location Set amidst landscaped gardens just a few minutes drive from the Angkor Wat complex. 15 minutes from the airport. Facilities A wide choice of restaurants and bars, swimming poo1, health club with sauna, steam room and a full complement of massage treatments and spa. Accommodation 238 rooms, Superior rooms (SUP): have airconditioning, telephone, satellite television, minibar, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and ensuite bathroom. Deluxe rooms: on request, are slightly larger whilst Junior suites have separate seating ares. Opinion French flair beautifully blended with Khmer architecture. A fine deluxe hotel in a fabulous spot. .I~ i PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES Holiday Prices — F ,-~p~ji~ Hotel Meals No. ofl 01 Jan. 26 Feb- 01 Apr- 30 Apr- 01 Jul. 01 Sep- 26 Sep- 01 Nov. 19 Nov- OlJanJ OlAprJOl Ma~J~iö~1~l Jan-Grade Nights, 25 Feb 31 Mar 29 Apr 3OJun 31 Aug 25 Sep 31 Oct 18Nov31 Dec 31 Marj)OAprI3O ~ ~r RB 5 924 924 924 859 1054 924 949 949 949 28 I 28 23 28 I 19 j~laslfi~ tuor HB 5 1224 1224 1184 1148 1339 1209 1249 1249 1249 ~ I 80 80 88 I 72 Medium MMP 6 1227 1227 1227 1168 1388 1253 1253 1253 1253 I 123 Deluxe MMP 6 1455 1455 1455 1446 1607 1472 1487 1487 1487 I 366 rlum~ —~ngkok+AngkorWat Medium MMP ~ 1398 1398 1462 1325 693 1425 1517 1470 1378 170 Deluxe MMP 9 1565 1605 1659 527 1878 1610 1746 1699 1543 I 369 ‘~srz~.overy - MMP 9 1566 1566 1566 1488 1727 1592 1592 1592 1592 .,,‘ ,,nitheees can be of any duration subject to flight schedules (airlines cannot be mixed). Simply add the required number of extra nights together with any applicable supplements to the base price mnas- asmee. Also add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. ~liIlliilllrp FLIGHT SU’PPLEMENTS N’--uacosre’e—etharion only. WEEKLY: Flights as per detailed itineraries. Ex UK: 2004 Apr01- 12 £65, Dec 10-24 £210, ~fledium Deluxe Page no. Dec 25-31 £95. Except: CM503-04; 2004 Jun :-~ *r,e Plaza Royal Orchid Sheraton (SUP) 71-72 IS-Feb 07 £85, Apr 01-08 £95. Dec 10-23 ~-ooor Hotel or similar Sofitel Royal 117 £355, Dec 24-31 £75. “et-opole Excelsior (SUP) 130-133 Es Thailand: 2004 Apr 12-26 £40; 2005 Jan it. ~rrrr :. together with extra night costs, peak season, single and optional meal supplements. see appropriate page number. 01-08 £60. Meal Plans: MMP - Full Breakfast in Siem Reap. Classical Cambodia and Cambodia Discovery: meals as shown text B — breakfast; L — lunch; D — dinner; Upgrades: available at a supplement on ci otherwise no meals are included in Bangkok. ~8 uu,.jC AVAILABLE WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS. QANTAS AND EMIRATES AT A SUPPLEMENT - DETAILS ON REQUEST. IMPOTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ PAGES 382-387 BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR HOUDAY. BROCHURE PRICES CAN GO UP OR DOWN - SEE KUONI’S PRICE GUARANTEE PAGE 385. THE PRICE CONFIRMED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING IS THE PRICE WE GUARANTEE. THIS INCLUDES ANY INCREASES OR REDUCTIONS TO THE ABOVE PRICES AT THAT TIME.