In Thailand, visit with the residents of a Padong village and ride a cyclo through the storied streets of Hué


8. SIEM REAP’S ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES Fly to Siem Reap for a stay near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor. Inside are scores of temples and palaces, built by the Khmer people from the 9th – 15th centuries, tributes to an exemplary civilization. Your visit today focuses on the best-preserved temple, Angkor Wat; surrounded by a moat dug by thousands of workers, its towers are nested in an alignment precisely oriented along the Earth’s north-south axis. Meals BLD


9. SCULPTED TEMPLES OF ANGKOR Jungle-clad Ta Prohm temple is your first stop today. Left in the clutches of century-old vines, the effect of its delicate reliefs covered with creeping plants and massive stones cleaved by green is otherworldly but resplendent still. Sightseeing continues in Angkor Thom, at the Terrace of the Elephants, and at Bayon Temple, carved with more than 200 expressive images. Later enjoy time at leisure back at your hotel. Meals BLD


10. NORTH TO CHIANG MAI & UP TO DOI SUTHEP Morning flights bring you to Chiang Mai; Thailand’s “Rose of the North” is known for its artistic heritage. Upon arrival, venture into Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, a wildlife reserve set in a dense mountain forest. At the summit of Doi Suthep lies one of the north’s most sacred sites, Wat Phra That temple; its golden-colored chedi (tower) overlooks the hills of Chiang Mai. Settle into your award-winning resort for three nights, nestled in terraced rice fields with scenic mountain views. Meals BD


11. ELEPHANTS IN A TEAK FOREST Visit an elephant camp for an opportunity to feed sugar cane and bananas to these gentle giants. Watch them bathe and demonstrate their skills as valued workers in the teak industry and as artists, painting pictures by holding brushes in their trunks. Enjoy a picnic lunch and see the baby elephants in the nursery before spending the remainder of the day at your leisure at your Four Seasons resort. Meals BLD


12. COLORFUL, CULTURALLY RICH HILL TRIBES Become acquainted with the region’s hill tribes who live in farming communities outside of Chiang Mai. Each tribe has its own language, beliefs, and customs, and many of them sell colorful handmade wares. Village hop today, see how a local school operates, and meet members of the Palong and Padong tribes; the “long-necked” Padong women are known for the distinctive brass rings they wear around their necks, making their necks look elongated. The rest of the day is free. Meals BD


See how Ta Prohm temple in Angkor defies both time and the jungle 28


13. ON THE RIVER OF KINGS IN BANGKOK Your return flight to Bangkok touches down in late morning. Have lunch before checking into your hotel. From the balcony of your room, you’ll be able to look out over the city’s spectacular Chao Phraya River, the “River of Kings.” Enjoy time at leisure, followed by a choice of dining venues this evening. Meals BLD


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