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18 DAYS FAR EAST EXPLORER
9 DAYS THAILAND EXPLORER
8 DAYS VIETNAM IMPRESSIONS
9 DAYS THE BEST OF MYANMAR
4 DAYS CLASSIC CAMBODIA
7 DAYS CAMBODIA - DISCOVERY
5 DAYS LAOS - CLASSIC

18 Days Far East Explorere Cambodia, Vietanam & Myanmar
ESCORTED WITH MINIMUM 8 AND MAXIMUM 16 PASSENGERS. LOCALLY HOSTED IF LESS THAN 8 OR MAKE IT A WORLDVIEW 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR.

CAMBODIA, also known as Kampuchea, covers an area of 181,035 square kilometers and has a population of about 12 million. Ninety percent of the population consists of ethnic Cambodians, called Khmers, with the remaining ten percent consisting of Vietnamese, Chinese, and the semi-nomadic tribal groups scattered in the mountains of the northeast. More than ninety percent of Cambodians citizens are Buddhists. The dominant features of the Cambodian landscape are the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap (Great Lake). VIETNAM, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, covers an area of 332,000 square kilometers. It shares common borders with China, Laos, and Cambodia. With a population of more than 80 million, it is the most densely populated country in Southeast Asia. The vast majority of the population is Vietnamese. MYANMAR, formerly known as Burma, covers an area of 677,000 square kilometers - approximately the size of France and Great Britain combined. It shares borders with Thailand, Bangladesh, China, India and Laos. Myanmar has a population of some 50 million and is among the most ethnically mixed countries in Southeast Asia.

CLIMATE
The best time to travel to the Far East is the cooler season: October to March.

MONEY/CURRENCY:

Cambodia
The Cambodian monetary unit is the Riel. However, in Phnom Penh and in Siem Reap/Angkor almost all goods and services are calculated and paid for in US currency. Current exchange rate is US$1=3816 Riel. Money and travelers checks of all major currencies - other than U.S. Dollar - can be exchanged only at major banks.

Vietnam
The local currency is the Dong (abbreviated "d" or VND). Bank notes are 100d, 200d, 500d, 1000d, 2,000d, 5,000d, 10,000d, 20,000d, 50,000d, 100,000d & 500,000d. Coins include 200d, 500d, 1000d, 2000d & 5000d. Money and travelers checks, particularly U.S. Dollars, can be exchanged at banks, hotels and authorized money- exchangers. It is advisable to carry U.S. Dollar bills in small denominations. Credit cards are generally only accepted in major hotels, and in some up-market shops and restaurants in major cities. ATM facilities are readily available now in major cities only

Myanmar
The Myanmar monetary unit is Kyat. The official exchange rate is around 6.50 kyat and the unofficial one is as high as 600 kyat to one U.S. Dollar (at the time of printing). There are now many authorized money changers in Yangon who will change U.S. Dollars (no other currencies) into FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificates) and kyat at market rate. Traveler’s checks are not widely accepted. It is best to carry U.S. Dollar bills in small denominations, as many hotels and restaurants require payment in either U.S. Dollar or FEC.

Credit Cards:
In al these countries credit cards are accepted only at major hotels and at a few up-market shops and restaurants. We advise not to count on credit cards and please carry US Dollars cash or traveler’s checks

PASSPORTS & VISAS
A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is required.

Cambodia
Cambodia has very liberal visa regulations. All travelers can obtain a tourist visa valid for a stay of 30 days upon arrival at the airport in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. The cost is US$20 and a passport-size photo is needed.

Vietnam
Visas are usually issued by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok or in the passengers home country (against the visa's approval number), which require the original passport, and 2 photos and for 2 (two) full working days in order to issue a visa stamp. We will assist you process the visas for Vietnam

Myanmar
Tourist visas are issued with regularity at most Burmese embassies and consulates abroad. To obtain a 28-day tourist visa travelers must have a valid passport, two application forms and three passport-size photos. The visa fee is approximately US$25.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations are presently required to visit Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar. For more information you may contact your local health department or the CDC at (404) 332 4559 or visit http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm

ELECTRIC CURRENT
The electric current in Cambodia, Vietnam & Myanmar is 220 volts AC, 50 cycles.

 TIME ZONES
Cambodia , Vietnam and Myanmar have only one time zone;

Cambodia :
+7 hours GMT
Vietnam : +7 hours GMT
Myanmar :
+6.5 hours GMT

For current time visit: www.worldtimeserver.com


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