FAR EAST
PLAIN OF JARS, LAOS Explore the mystery of the Plain of Jars. There are over 500 jars carved out of solid stone and spread over 3 sites in the Laotian countryside.
LUANG SAY RIVER CRUISE, LAOS The 2-day cruise to Luang Prabang in Laos from northern Thailand provides a relaxing journey amidst rural landscapes.
LUANG PRABANG, LAOS With its many historic temples, riverside setting and quiet streets this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a delight to explore on foot or bicycle.
THE TEMPLES OF ANGKOR, CAMBODIA Dedicate at least 2 days to exploring Cambodia’s majestic temples and monuments that once formed the heart of the Khmer empire.
BAGAN, MYANMAR
Climb one of the pagodas in Bagan and watch the sun setting across the plain for a truly awe-inspiring experience.
YANGON, MYANMAR The Shwe Dagon pagoda is reputed to contain more gold than is held within the vaults of the Bank of England.
MT. BROMO, JAVA Located on the region’s awesome Tengger Massif, stretching 10 kilometres across, Gunung Bromo is best seen at dawn as the sun rises over a stunning view.
KOMODO DRAGONS
The Komodo National Park is located in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. It is home to one of the world’s largest reptiles, the fearsome Komodo Dragon.
BANGKOK, THAILAND Explore the dynamic Thai capital with its colourful streets, markets and impressive temples including the Grand Palace and Wat Po.
LONGHOUSES, BORNEO Visit a traditional Borneo longhouse to learn about cultural traditions and ancient religions.
ORANGUTANS, BORNEO
The Sepilok and Semonggoh orangutan sanctuaries have been set up to protect these magnificent apes and rehabilitate them into the wild. A visit is an unforgettable experience whilst in Borneo.
SOUTH EAST ASIA GUIDES
HEM KHET, CAMBODIA Khet was born and raised in Siem Reap and has lived his whole life in the province, often travelling to other areas for work or recreation. Khet started working in the growing tourist industry from a from a young age and received his Tour Guide Licence
in 1998. Khet provides an exceptionally high level of service and an unparalleled level of enthusiasm and knowledge for Cambodia.
PHAM HAO, VIETNAM Pham graduated from university with a BA in English and started his career in tourism in 1994. First working as a tour guide in Hoi An, he has worked with many of our clients over the years. He has a great insight into all the regions in Vietnam but is particularly knowledgeable of Central Vietnam. His work motto is “your satisfaction is my happiness”.
ROBERT, MYANMAR
Robert has been a professional tour guide since 1999 and has guided many of our Golden Land tours. Born in Maymyo, he studied at the University of Mandalay. He is married with a 6 year old son and counts reading, swimming and dancing amongst his hobbies. He likes nothing more than talking about the ancient cultures and contemporary lifestyle of Mynamar. Naturally enthusiastic, clients immediately feel relaxed and safe in his company.
Orangutans, Borneo
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL In Vietnam the climatic variations from north to south differ greatly. The most popular time to visit is from October to April, but stormy weather can hit the central coastal regions around October and November. It is worth avoiding the Thet celebration (9th - 12th February 2013 & 30th January - 4 February 2014) when some tourist sites are closed and half of Vietnam appears to be on the move. Generally the best time to travel to Cambodia is between November and March. Laos follows very similar patterns to its neighbours, with the cooler dry season, from November to February, being the best time to travel.
Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar have a tropical climate with high temperature and humidity throughout the year. There are regional variations but generally it is most settled between November and March. Whilst rainfall can be heavy during the monsoon it tends to be a short tropical downpour rather than anything prolonged. Borneo has an equatorial climate and although it can rain at any time of year the heaviest rainfall is between November and March. New Year festivities in all South East Asian countries bring their own unique celebrations and water throwing is quite common to cool down from the heat in Thailand and Myanmar around April each year.
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