Ancient Kingdoms, Fallen Empires: Thailand, Cambodia, Burma

Experience overview

This program visits Southeast Asia's most stunning temples, palaces, and ruins -- the remains of some of the world's greatest empires. Start with four nights in Bangkok, touring the city and nearby Ayuthaya. Touring includes the Royal Palace and the excellent National Museum. Travel to Sukhothai, Thailand's earliest capital; the region is a wealth of ancient temples and statuary. Next fly to Yangon to visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's spiritual and social heart. Travel to Bagan for three days spent exploring the temples, pagodas, and remains of the awesome empire that once flourished on the banks of the Irrawaddy. Touring also includes Mt Popa, with its sweeping views and nat temples. Return to Yangon for one night to continue touring before heading to Cambodia. Fly into Phnom Penh and visit the National Museum and Silver Pagoda, teeming with Khmer art of the highest quality. Fly to Siem Reap for three days at Angkor, the jewel in Indochina's crown. Erected before 1150 AD, this temple-complex represents one of the most intricate and dramatic religious structures ever built by human hands. Finish your journey with one night in Bangkok before your international departure. (An optional beach extension can be arranged.)

Highlights

  • Exploring Southeast Asia's Treasures: Visit stunning temples, palaces, and ruins, remnants of great empires.
  • Start in Bangkok: Spend four nights in Bangkok, touring the city and nearby Ayuthaya. Visit the Royal Palace and National Museum.
  • Explore Sukhothai: Travel to Sukhothai, Thailand's ancient capital, known for its temples and statues.
  • Visit Yangon: Fly to Yangon to see the Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's spiritual center. Exploring Southeast Asia's Treasures: Visit stunning temples, palaces, and ruins, remnants of great empires. Start in Bangkok: Spend four nights in Bangkok, touring the city and nearby Ayuthaya. Visit the Royal Palace and National Museum. Explore Sukhothai: Travel to Sukhothai, Thailand's ancient capital, known for its temples and statues. Visit Yangon: Fly to Yangon to see the Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's spiritual center. Discover Bagan: Travel to Bagan for three days exploring its temples and pagodas along the Irrawaddy River. Visit Mt Popa for sweeping views and nat temples. Return to Yangon: Return to Yangon for one night, then head to Cambodia. Tour Phnom Penh: Visit Phnom Penh's National Museum and Silver Pagoda, known for Khmer art. Explore Siem Reap: Fly to Siem Reap for three days at Angkor, a temple complex built before 1150 AD. End in Bangkok: Finish with one night in Bangkok before your international departure.
  • Discover Bagan: Travel to Bagan for three days exploring its temples and pagodas along the Irrawaddy River. Visit Mt Popa for sweeping views and nat temples.
  • Return to Yangon: Return to Yangon for one night, then head to Cambodia.
  • Tour Phnom Penh: Visit Phnom Penh's National Museum and Silver Pagoda, known for Khmer art.
  • Explore Siem Reap: Fly to Siem Reap for three days at Angkor, a temple complex built before 1150 AD.
  • End in Bangkok: Finish with one night in Bangkok before your international departure.

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket

Culinary highlights

Beach holidays

Exotic islands


Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive Bangkok;
Day 2: Morning Bangkok touring;
Day 3: Day excursion to Ayuthaya;
Day 4: Day at leisure;
Day 5: Fly to Sukhothai;
Day 6: Tour Sukhothai, Fly to Bangkok ;
Day 7: Fly to Yangon, visit Shwedagon Pagoda;
Day 8: Fly to Bagan, full day touring;
Days 9-10: Full days touring Bagan;
Day 11: Fly to Yangon, afternoon city tour;
Day 12: Fly to Phnom Penh, afternoon tour;
Day 13: Fly to Siem Reap;
Days 14 & 15: Flexible full days touring Angkor area, including Banteay Srei and Tonle Sap;
Day 16: Morning touring, afternoon flight to Bangkok;
Day 17: Depart Thailand.

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