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Beyond the Mekong

16 days
Start and end in Bangkok
5.0
3 traveler reviews
Beyond the Mekong - Explore!

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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124396
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Highlights

  • Discover the glittering Grand Palace of Bangkok
  • Cruise past rugged cliffs, fishing villages and jungle hills
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring temple complex of Angkor
  • Wander through the Reclining Buddha temple at Wat Po|
  • Explore the town of ancient temples at Chang Mai

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tour starts in Bangkok; Optional Longtail Canal trip
  2. Day 2 In Bangkok, visit the Grand Palace and Buddhist temples; take sleeper train to Chiang Mai
  3. Day 3 In Chiang Mai, free day to explore or try a Thai cookery class
  4. Day 4 From Chiang Mai journey by road and boat along the Kok River to Chiang Rai
  5. Day 5 From Chiang Rai travel via the Golden Triangle across the border into Laos
  6. Day 6 Cruise along the Mekong River, overnight in Pakbeng village
  7. Day 7 Continue boat journey via Pak Ou Caves to Luang Prabang
  8. Day 8 In Luang Prabang, free day with the option to visit the traditional village of Lao Loum
  9. Day 9 From Luang Prabang, visit Kuang Si Waterfalls; afternoon flight to Vientiane
  10. Day 10 In Vientiane, morning city tour; free afternoon with the option to visit the Buddha Park
  11. Day 11 Fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, visit Royal Palace and National Museum of Arts
  12. Day 12 In Phnom Penh, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the 'Killing Fields'
  13. Day 13 Drive to Siem Reap; late afternoon visit Angkor Temples for sunset
  14. Day 14 From Siem Reap, return to Angkor to explore temples of Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Angkor Wat
  15. Day 15 From Siem Reap, option to see sunrise at Angkor Wat; explore Angkor Thom; afternoon flight to Bangkok
  16. Day 16 Tour ends in Bangkok
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.5
  • T
    · February 19th, 2020
    Involves you completely in the Moroccan way of life
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for your positive review, so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip.
    Trip date: January 2020
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Would definitely recommend Explore to friends and family
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review and recommendation. Glad you had a nice trip.
    Trip date: January 2018
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    This was our first experience with Explore, but would definitely book again.
    Explore! commented on this review
    That is great to hear, we can't wait to see you again soon. The Explore Team
    Trip date: January 2018
  • Beyond the Mekong reviewer 4
    · November 30th, 2018
    Wit was exceptionally friendly and caring. He seemed to have every small detail nailed. Always punctual, polite and knew how to deal on a one on one basis. This takes talent.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for the great feedback, we'll pass those comments straight to Wit!
    Trip date: November 2018
  • SS
    · November 30th, 2018
    This tour was a wonderful opportunity to have experiences of the country and people of Thailand Laos and Cambodia. I loved the amount of time spent on the water and in the countryside. Our guide, Wit, provided amazing perspective given his background as a Buddhist monk, his interest in advancing socially just causes, and his incredible positive energy. The “local guides “ were more uneven in terms of their capacity to communicate with clarity, though the guide in Phnom Penh provided an amazing personal story of her family’s experience of the Khmer Rouge. The accommodations were always adequate but sometimes located further from the center of town than would have been convenient to allow easy access during our free time. I loved that our group ended up being only six people because it allowed us to bond and rely on each other for support when needed.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    thanks for the great feedback, especially your comments on Wit who is one of our superstar leaders!
    Trip date: November 2018
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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    Riel
    Cambodia
    Kip
    Laos
    ฿
    Baht
    Thailand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.

    Type A
    Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
    Type B
    Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
    Type C
    Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
    Type E
    Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
    Type F
    Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Cambodia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Explore!" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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