DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Cambodia Angkor Air operates flights between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and between Siem Reap and Sihanoukville with A321 & ATR72 and accepts 20 kg luggage. Bassaka Air operates flights between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap with A320 and accepts 20 kg luggage for economy class and 30 kg luggage for business class.
GENERAL ADVICE
Use an insect repellant against mosquitoes, especially when travelling up-country and in forested areas. Since Laos has a hot and humid tropical climate, casual and light clothing is best all year round, preferably made from natural fibres. A sweater or jacket may be useful in hill areas, particularly during winter months when evenings can be cold. A windproof jacket is essential when touring alon
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
All visitors to Vietnam must fill in declaration forms and show their luggage to customs officials on request. Visitors can bring with them unlimited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold, all of which must be declared in detail on the customs forms. Commercial video films and printed materials that are considered off
FOOD AND DINNING
Choosing a place to eat is pretty much a matter of using common sense: if a restaurant looks clean, well run and is packed with tourists or locals, then the food is probably safe, while an empty one is questionable. Be aware that Thai food can be very spicy. Go easy if you are not used to spicy food. Fruits and vegetables should be washed or peeled wherever possible before eating. Recommended rest
GETTING THERE
By Air Presently, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse and Savannakhet are the four international airports. Overland The country can be entered or exited overland at the following immigration checkpoints, which are open daily from 08.30 AM to ca. 05.00 PM (only Friendship Bridge Vientiane from 06.00 AM to 10.00 PM). Laos-China Boten, Luang Namtha province, from / to Bohan and Mengla (Yunnan, China) Lao
FOOD AND DINNING
There are a number of good restaurants in Yangon offering Thai, Chinese, European, Italian, Indian and Burmese cuisine, which serve quality food at reasonable prices. Eating at the street restaurants can be a wonderful Asian experience but is not suggested unless an experienced guide has recommended the restaurant. Throughout upcountry Myanmar, the choice of food is limited to Burmese and Chinese.
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Any flight in your itinerary is in economy class unless specified otherwise. Flight times quoted are local and subject to change. Domestic flights require a check-in 1 hour prior to the flight departure. Vietnam Airlines has frequent flight time changes and cancellations often occur at short notice even after confirmations for a flight have been received. Carry-on luggage is limited to one piece p
GENERAL ADVICE
Accommodation Accommodation standards in Myanmar still vary widely, especially in quality. During high season, the hotels with character are in huge demand getting booked up many months ahead. New and refurbished hotels meeting international standards are available in Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, Ngapali Beach and Ngwe Saung Beach. Diethelm Travel cannot guarantee specific hotel requests an