AN INTRODUCTION TO CAMBODIA (Please move down for tours details)   
 
Cambodia is undergoing a rapid rise in popularity for visitors.  This is due in part to the increased exposure of the sheer size and grandeur of Cambodia's major attraction located in the north of the country - the Temples of Angkor.  It is also the gentle, polite nature and charming personality of the Khmer people, which makes Cambodia a memorable destination.

PHNOM PENH
Phnom Penh is the political and commercial centre of Cambodia and sits on the banks of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers.  It is a bustling city dotted with fine colonial buildings creating a charming atmosphere characterised by the exceptionally friendly Khmer people.

SIEM REAP/TEMPLES OF ANGKOR
The provincial capital of Siem Reap is an energetic tourist destination due to its proximity to both the ancient Khmer national capital city of Angkor and Tonle Sap Lake.  Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, is the spiritual and cultural heart of Cambodia.  The huge complex of palaces and temples were built on the sprawling alluvial plain to the north of Tonle Sap.   No amount of words can do justice to these magnificent sacred wonders.   In excess of 100 temples surround this area giving rise to a surreal atmosphere and historical presence.

CLIMATE
Situated 14 degrees north of the equator, Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate with the southwest monsoon (wet season) lasting from May to October bringing heavy tropical rains whilst the northwest monsoon (dry season) from November to April spreads dry weather and high temperatures throughout the country.   These months, especially April, can be extremely hot with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and humidity levels maintaining a sticky 80-90%.  Rainfall is highest between May and June, and September and October.   The coldest month is January.  The best time to visit is during the cooler months of the dry season, although daytime temperatures can remain high, nights become much more tolerable with an average temperature of 22ºC.   The air can be rather dusty during this period.

An Introduction to LAOS (Please move down for tours details)    
 
Laos provides the traveller a chance to truly experience Asia as it once was.  Largely undeveloped, devotedly Buddhist and blessed geographically with natural beauty, this country will forever leave a lasting impression on all travellers.
 
VIENTIANE
Weaving along the Mekong River, Vientiane, the capital of Laos, emits an atmosphere of timelessness.  Vientiane, which translates as Sandalwood City, is a city of villas and boulevards.  It is one of three classic Indochinese cities (including Saigon and Phnom Penh) that most strongly conjure up images of exotic Eurasian settings.  Although Vientiane is the largest city in the country, it is still small enough to get to know easily.  The tree-lined boulevards and old temples impart an old world charm in spite of passing traffic.  This laid back town possesses a charisma that no one can resist.

LUANG PRABANG
Set amidst a striking mountainous skyline, Luang Prabang is a beautiful town retaining its original enchanting character.  This UNESCO listed city is 397 km from Vientiane, is the crown jewel of Laos and royal residence of the last king Sisavan Vatthana.  Luang Prabang is perhaps the best preserved traditional city in South East Asia.  It is a sleepy town which has preserved its long-standing reputation as a stronghold of Lao culture set amongst splendid natural scenery.  Magical and charming, Luang Prabang is one city that every traveller has to see in his lifetime.

VANG VIENG
Set amongst a backdrop of mountains and the tranquil Nam Song River, this breath-taking scenery captures the hearts of all who encounter the natural beauty of this town.

LAOS CLIMATE
Laos's weather ranges from tropical to sub-tropical, and temperatures vary accordingly between north and south as well as from season to season. The best time to travel is from November to February/March when the weather is dry and warm without being too hot. It can however get quite chilly in the north of the country during these months.   From March, the temperature starts to warm up significantly, peaking in April/May, just before the rains come to signal the beginning of the humid wet season which runs until mid-October.   Slightly lower rainfall occurs in the north of the country and as a result, Vientiane tends to be wetter than Luang Prabang.