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To View Online Click Here YOUR O.A.T. ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE® Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam 2022 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 13) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Personalized Small Group Adventures on the Road Less Traveled 1 Dear Traveler, At last, the world is opening up again for curious travel lovers like you and me. And the O.A.T. Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam itinerary you’ve expressed interest in will be a wonderful way to resume the discoveries that bring us so much joy. You might soon be enjoying standout moments like these: Whether it is the cities of the lowlands or the villages of the highlands, Laos offers opportunities for intimate interactions with the local people. You’ll experience the warm welcome of locals during A Day in the Life of a Laotian village, where you’ll meet young schoolchildren at a local elementary school— supported in part through Grand Circle Foundation’s World Classroom initiative. You’ll then meet members of the Hmong hill tribe, an indigenous people of Laos’ northern highlands, and step into the home of shaman who will delve into the time-honored traditions of his people. After a community-hosted lunch with the village chief and his wife, you’ll visit the village’s weaving center. The most moving stories you’ll hear as you travel the world are from the locals who live and work in these areas, and you’ll have the opportunity to hear from local student activists when you visit Thammasat University in Bangkok. They will share their opinions on freedom of expression in Thailand. The students leading this discussion have been on the front lines of protest against the militaristic government, which they feel oppresses their freedoms. The way we see it, you’ve come a long way to experience the true culture—not some fairytale version of it. So we keep our groups small, with only 8-16 travelers (average 13) to ensure that your encounters with local people are as intimate and authentic as possible. It’s also why your O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader will be a resident “insider” who can show you the culture as only a local can. To ensure that your adventure is truly unique, put your own personal stamp on it. You can arrive early and stay later, add a pre- or post-trip extension, spend time in a Stopover city, or combine two or more trips. Plus, your itinerary offers ample free time so you can pursue your own interests. So until the day comes when you are off to enjoy your Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam adventure, I hope you will relish the fun and anticipation that this O.A.T. Adventure Travel Planning Guide® will inspire. Should you have further questions, feel free to call our Regional Adventure Counselors at 1-800-955-1925. Love and peace, Harriet R. Lewis Vice Chairman, Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. For further peace of mind, please know that we are EXTENDING our Risk-Free Booking Policy through 12/31/21. Learn more at www.oattravel.com/risk-free-booking. USA Today “Best Tours” 10Best Readers’ Presented by Choice Awards Solo Traveler 2 CONTENTS A Letter from Harriet Lewis ................................................................2 The O.A.T. Difference......................................................................4 The Freedom to Personalize Your Experience ................................................6 Grand Circle Foundation...................................................................8 The Leader in Solo Travel ..................................................................9 ANCIENT KINGDOMS: THAILAND, ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS: LAOS, CAMBODIA & VIETNAM CULTURE, ETIQUETTE & MORE Your Adventure at a Glance: The Culture of Southeast Asia ............93 Where You’re Going, What it Costs, Religion and Religious Observances .......93 and What’s Included ..................... 10 Shopping: What to Buy, Customs, Your Detailed Day-To-Day Itinerary ........ 12 Shipping & More ........................101 Optional Tours .......................... 39 Pre-Trip Extensions ...................... 40 DEMOGRAPHICS & HISTORY Post-Trip Extensions ..................... 51 Thailand................................105 Dates & Prices ........................... 65 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........105 Thailand: A Brief History .................106 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Laos....................................107 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements. 66 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........107 Laos: A Brief History .....................107 Visas Required .......................... 67 Cambodia ..............................108 Rigors, Vaccines & General Health ......... 69 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........108 Vaccines Required ..................... .. 70 Cambodia: A Brief History ................109 Money Matters: Local Currency & Tipping Guidelines....................... 73 Vietnam ................................110 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........110 Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch ..... 78 Vietnam: A Brief History ..................111 Optional Tours .......................... 78 Burma..................................112 Optional Tours: Reserve Before You Go .... 79 Communicating with Home from Abroad . 79 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........112 Burma: A Brief History ...................113 Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . 82 114 Suggested Packing Lists .................. 84 Sri Lanka ............................... Electricity Abroad ....................... 87 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........114 Sri Lanka: A Brief History .................115 Climate & Average Temperatures .......... 89 RESOURCES Suggested Reading ......................118 Suggested Film & Video ..................122 O.A.T. Health & Safety Measures..........................................................126 Notes..................................................................................127 Map ...................................................................................131 3 EXPERIENCE THE O.A.T. DIFFERENCE in southeast Asia This adventure not only showcases iconic sights, but takes you beyond them to experience the culture through unique activities, engagement with the natural world, and authentic encounters with local people. Since our founding in 1978, O.A.T. has become America’s leader in personalized small group journeys on the road less traveled. SMALL GROUPS: 8-16 TRAVELERS LOCAL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION (AVERAGE OF 13)—GUARANTEED To see the world like the locals, you should The world feels more intimate and engaging travel like one. Our small group size allows when your experience of it is also personal us to take the roads and waterways that are and genuine. That’s why our groups never less traveled, and we often follow them using exceed 16 travelers. This gives you access to the same unique modes of transportation people and places larger groups simply can’t that the locals use—be it a canoe, a camel or a reach. More authentic interactions. Deeper vintage cab. bonds with your travel mates. Personal service from your Trip Experience Leader. Smoother UNIQUE LODGINGS transitions. And a far more satisfying Our lodgings reflect the local character, experience than any traditional tour offers. from smaller family-run hotels and historic manors to comfy inns. Occasionally, larger THE BEST TRIP EXPERIENCE LEADERS hotels closer to city centers are used. Wherever Your English-speaking, O.A.T. Trip Experience you stay, you’re assured fine comfort and Leader is a resident of the region you are visiting, hospitality. so you will get a true insider’s perspective that brings each place alive—the stories, food, OUR WORLDWIDE OFFICES customs, hidden treasures and more. With 36 regional offices around the world, we are perfectly poised to leverage our local AUTHENTIC CULTURAL CONNECTIONS relationships to deliver an excellent experience Engage with local people through visits to and value. During this trip, you’ll be supported farms, factories, markets, and artisans’ by our team in Bangkok, Thailand; Ho Chi studios; school visits; Home-Hosted meals; Minh City, Vietnam; and Siem Reap, Cambodia. and more. Shop like a local in Luang Prabang's markets Savor local ingredients during a Home-Hosted meal 4 THE PILLARS OF DISCOVERY Enriching. Inspiring. Unforgettable. These features form the foundation of your Ancient Kingdoms adventure. GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION (GCF) VISIT Let’s find out during your O.A.T. A Day in the Life GCF was established in 1992 to help change , an exclusive, immersive experience people’s lives in the world where we live, that places you in the heart of a community work, and travel. To date, we have pledged or where you’ll meet various people where they donated $200 million worldwide. live, work, and play; visit the neighborhood school; lend a hand with daily chores; and You’ll see GCF’s work in action when you visit break bread with our hosts. After enjoying an elementary school, supported in part by a community-hosted lunch with the Grand Circle Foundation as part of the World villagers, you will witness local women Classroom initiative, in a small village near creating handcrafted goods at the village’s Luang Prabang. You’ll join the students in weaving group. their classroom and get a intimate view into A Day in the Life the village’s education system. You’ll also This adventure includes have the opportunity to ask the teacher and experience of a local village near Luang students any questions you may have. Prabang. Your discoveries will
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