Cambodia & Laos

Travellers to Cambodia can enjoy many wonderful aspects of this country. Pleasurable moments can be had in the snatches of friendly conversations, in the tranquillity ushered in by Buddhist prayer or in the sounds of workers in the rice paddies. One can also search for the charms of the French-era capital city Phnom Penh, visit the tragic horrors of the Killing Fields or drift past sleepy riverside locations on a boat. The scenery is beautiful and abundant, shaped by landscapes of lush green forests and jungles, banana plantations, agricultural fields and mighty rivers. The country's world-class attractions and less-explored reaches, golden beaches and islands beckon the enterprising traveller, and make this unique destination the equivalent of a pearl in an unopened oyster. Laos offers natural beauty and shy hospitality combined with a mix of original Buddhist culture and French influences. It also shares its borders with Burma and Cambodia. A mountainous, landlocked country, situated at the heart of South East Asia, Laos' lifeline is the Mekong River that flows the length of the country, providing water for agricultural lands and a major means of transport. Vientiane, the unassuming capital, is situated on its banks, and the city provides a comfortable introduction to the charms of the country. Laos's most enticing destination is the town of Luang Prabang, the former royal kingdom, with a legacy of splendid golden temples and whitewashed houses.

Siem Reap Prices from £19 A base from which to explore the magnificent temples of Angkor Select

Phnom Penh Prices from £34 Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River Select

Luang Prabang Prices from £14 Situated on the banks of the Khan and Mekong Rivers, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage city, with gleaming temples and crumbling French architecture surrounded by soaring mountains Select