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Thailand, Laos & Cambodia

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Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia form the heart of mainland Southeast Asia, offering one of the world's most rewarding multi-country travel routes. Thailand draws visitors with its vibrant street food scene, ornate Buddhist temples, tropical islands, and buzzing cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Landlocked Laos offers a slower pace, with the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, the Mekong River, and rugged mountainous landscapes. Cambodia is home to the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple complex — one of the greatest archaeological sites on earth — alongside a rich and resilient culture shaped by a complex history.

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Thailand, Laos & Cambodia · 16 days

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Thailand, Laos & Cambodia Uncovered — Self-Launched

A 16-day self-launched version of Contiki's Bangkok-to-Siem Reap loop, rebuilt for independent travellers of any age. You'll hit the same highlights — Bangkok's Royal Palace and klongs, the River Kwai, Erawan Falls, Ayutthaya by bike, the Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Rai's white and blue temples, the two-day Mekong slow boat to Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Phnom Penh's Killing Fields, and Angkor Wat at sunrise — using public buses, overnight and high-speed trains, local flights, and self-booked day tours instead of a coach and trip manager. Costs are rough backpacker estimates (excluding international flights and travel insurance); booking direct with guesthouses, GetYourGuide/Klook day tours, and 12Go Asia for transport typically lands around £1,300-1,500 per person — roughly £650-850 less than the tour.

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