Angkor Wat sunrise - Courtney Goddard
Many travellers have the amazing temples of Angkor high on their must-see list, but Intrepid's Anna Harvie chose to set her sights even higher in Cambodia...
"Sunrise at Angkor Wat in Cambodia is always amazing, as you hear the monks chanting their morning mantras and see the golden rays of sun lighting up the thousand-year-old temples. It doesn't matter how many times I visit, I could never tire of this sight.
But one of my best sunrises was when I went up in a balloon to see this spectacular event. The balloon is certainly cheaper and more accessible than helicopter if you want to witness Angkor by air - and from the sky is the perfect vantage point for a fresh perspective on how it all fits together. At ground level it's sometimes hard to grasp the size and extent of the Angkor Empire and the waterways they built between temples..."
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Road to Angkor Westbound - 9 days
Travel on this Carbon Offset Trip from the chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the cosmopolitan canals of Bangkok, stopping en route at the spectacular Angkor complex and sobering Phnom Penh.
Special deal: 20% off 16 August trip - but hurry, this can change at any time!
Price: from £510 (plus US$150 local payment) -
Cambodia Basix - 15 days
With a do-it-yourself approach so you can do what interests you most, discover the ancient Angkor ruins, take on beguiling Phnom Penh and relax on the palm-fringed beaches of Sihanoukville.
Special deal: 20% off selected August trips - but you must book before they sell out!
Price: from £360 (plus US$300 local payment)
