Contact Details. WEA Travel Overseas Cultural Tours Lic. No. TTA 183

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2 Contact Details For more information on WEA tours contact Brigitte at the WEA 9.30am 2.30pm Monday-Wednesday - Friday Phone: (08) Write to: Tours Office, Box 7055 Hutt St PO, Adelaide 5000 Fax: (08) tours@wea-sa.com.au Web Site: WEA Travel Overseas Cultural Tours Lic. No. TTA 183

3 Cambodia: Culture & History Captured in Stone. 18 November 27 November, 2007 Long off the tourist trail because of civil war and genocide under the infamous Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia fortunately is now open again due largely to the resilience and friendliness of its people and its unique historic attractions. Chief among these attractions is Angkor Wat, one of the wonders of the world, and included in BBC Books list of unforgettable places to see before you die. Lonely Planet says of Angkor The ruins of Angkor are in a category of their own: there is no other historical site in South-East Asia that matches their grandeur. Angkor was once the capital of the mighty Khmer Empire that extended over much of present-day Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, and which reached its zenith in the twelfth century. Angkor Wat is reason alone to visit Cambodia but there is more to attract the visitor. The Mekong River, one of the great rivers of the world, flows nearly 500 kilometres through Cambodia on its way to Vietnam and the South China Sea, its annual flooding contributing to the rich agricultural countryside. The Tonlé Sap Lake is linked to the Mekong River by the Tonlé Sap River, a river that has the unusual distinction of flowing in different directions at different times of the year. The county s capital, Phnom Penh, on the Tonlé Sap River, was at one time the loveliest of French cities in Indochina, and it still retains much of its charm despite the violence of the recent past. Finally, there are the friendly Cambodian people who welcome all visitors.

4 This oldest and most highly cultured kingdom of Southeast Asia attracts travellers from afar drawn to the splendours of Angkor Wat temple complex. But Cambodia has more to excite the traveller than temple complexes. Phnom Penh, capital of this Buddhist nation, exudes French heritage and charm, the museums and markets display or sell masterpieces of Khmer design, and the monks and local people provide living colour in the streets. Here we cruise the Chaktomuk River at sunset and visit local restaurants. Our land trip across the country to Siem Reap in the north, takes us along the banks of the Tonlé Sap Lake, past the rice fields and fishing villages of the nation, and we even stay in a Kampong. At Siem Reap we explore the wonders and magnificence of Angkor Wat over three days interspersed with markets, a Cambodian Cultural Show and another sunset river cruise. The scale and variation of the temples at Angkor Wat will keep you enthralled and wanting to explore more as the history of the nation unfolds from the stone carvings and monuments. Tour Leader: Dr Suzanne Brugger, popular WEA Tour leader and formerly lecturer in Asian Studies at Flinders University. Suzanne had led many tours to Asia and the Middle East for WEA Travel. Weather: Cambodia is within the tropics and we visit at the end of the wet season and start of the slightly cooler season. Temperatures will range between 22 and 30 degrees.

5 Itinerary Day 1. Sunday 18 November. We depart Adelaide International Airport mid afternoon on our flight to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival we will be transferred to a hotel and accommodated for the night by the airline. Overnight Kuala Lumpur (Meals in flight) Day 2. Monday 19 November. This morning we transfer back to the airport for our flight to Phnom Penh, arriving mid morning. On arrival we begin our sightseeing in the capital with a visit to a restaurant for lunch. We begin learning about the art and architecture of the Khmer with the Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound. Nearby is where the royal elephants are kept. We visit the National Museum with it stunning collection of Khmer artwork, much of it dating back to the 1 st to 6 th century kingdoms. It is known for its bronzes and pottery, with many of the bronzes dating back to the classical period of Angkor - the 10 th to 14 th centuries AD. Next we drive along the city s beautiful river to the Ounalom Monastery to learn about Phnom Penh s history and people. Overnight Phnom Penh (Lunch, dinner.) Day 3. Tuesday 20 November. After breakfast we make an excursion to the Genocide (Tuol Sleng) Museum to learn about the darkest period of Cambodia s history. The museum was formerly a high school taken over by the security forces of Pol Pot. In a sombre mood we then move on to Cheung Ek, the immortalised Killing Fields of Pol Pot s regime. It was originally an orchard. After lunch we have a more uplifting, but equally emotional experience with a visit to Geraldine Cox s orphanage just outside the city. This remarkable woman from Adelaide lived through the Khmer Rouge period as she was determined to protect her precious orphans. She was eventually granted Cambodian citizenship by Royal Decree (the monarchy was re-established in 1993) and she has also been honoured with a Member of Australia award.

6 On our return to the city we visit the Wat Phnom with the first pagoda here dating from The city was named after this temple. Then in the late afternoon we board a boat to cruise along the Chaktomuk River, one of the many tributaries of the might Mekong which flows through Phnom Penh on its way to Vietnam. Overnight Phnom Penh (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 4. Wednesday 21 November. This morning we visit the famous Toul Tompoung Market of Phnom Penh, also known as the Russian market. It is best for antiques, silver, gold and textiles! We leave the city and drive out to the former capital of Cambodia, Oudon, before we begin our long journey along the edge of Tonlé Sap Lake. We can observe the daily life of the farmers and fishermen, with views of ancient stupas along the way. We continue till we arrive at Kampong Chnang (Port of Pottery), known for its pottery production and the fishing villages with floating houses. We spend the night in the old French colonial quarter of town, in the best available hotel, which is only of budget class and not international standard. Be prepared to experience of bit of the real Cambodia for just one night! Overnight Kampong Chnang (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 5. Thursday 22 November. We continue our rural travels towards Siem Reap in our airconditioned coach. Upon arrival we lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to our hotel for the next four nights. After some free time we do a late afternoon tour of the city, the Artisan d Angkor (craftsmen) section, a local fishing village and we then enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Tonlé Sap itself. Overnight Siem Reap (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 6. Friday 23 November. King Jayavarman II created a kingdom and royal city for himself in the ninth century AD at the site of Angkor. The most famous of these UNESCO listed temples is Angkor Wat itself, which dates from 1131AD to 1150AD. The temple was dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu by King Suryavarman II, but it is now a Buddhist temple.

7 Angkor Wat is just one of about a dozen temples at the site and Angkor Wat itself covers about 200 hectares, has five towers, and the longest continuous bas-relief in the world. It is the largest, most impressive and most important temple in Asia and its dimensions makes it comparable to the Egyptian Pyramids in terms of the size and scale of the monument. We begin our explorations with the southern area with the ancient royal palace and city of Angkor Thom, which includes the golden tower of Bayon (flanked by more than 20 other towers), Baphoun temple, the Elephant terraces, the majestic entrance towers (23 metres or 75 feet tall), and the dozens of stone figures and bas-reliefs. This city of Angkor Thom was some 3 kilometres square. We return to our hotel for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent Taprom Temple, which has massive banyan and kapok trees growing through the stone buildings just as the archaeologists found it many years ago. Here the jungle still encroaches on the temple complex, but in its heyday 79,000 people were employed to maintain the complex! This is a photographer s paradise. We continue with a visit to Angkor Wat itself. Be prepared to be amazed and impressed with this visit. The architectural struc-

8 ture of the temple is difficult to grasp, as it is so huge. The covered galleries, massive stone towers (up to 213 metres or 700 feet) and the symbolism of the carvings and bas-reliefs all require some interpretation. Yet the symmetry of the design is striking. The walkways across ancient moats, carved lion guards, elaborate staircases, hundreds of carved apsaras (dancing ladies) and complex chambers will keep you fascinated and impressed. Later we go to Backheng Hill to view the temples and the sunset.

9 After dinner at our hotel we relax with a Cambodian Cultural Dance Show. Overnight Siem Reap (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 7. Saturday 24 November. This morning after breakfast we visit Banteay Srey, the citadel of the women. This tenth century temple is known for its intricate pink stone carvings. Although small, the temple is remarkably well preserved and considered a gem of Khmer art. Nearby we explore Banteay Samre, the citadel of a local ethnic group of people related to the Khmers. The temple has a unique interior moat which gives it an ethereal atmosphere. We return to the city of Siem Reap for lunch. In the afternoon we view Banteay Kdey, Takeo, Srah Srang Terrace and the Prasat Kravan. This complex of buildings includes a 12 th Century temple, a 10 th century pyramid like structure, and the royal pool or king s bathing pool. Banteay Kdey has not been restored and allows you to experience the site as found by archaeologists. We return to Siem Reap and dine in a local restaurant. Overnight Siem Reap (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 8. Sunday 25 November. This morning after breakfast we visit another group of buildings including, Pre Roup (temple know for its perfect proportions), Mebon (a temple on a small island in the middle of an ornamental lake), Neak Poun (a temple dedicated to the cosmic world), and more. After lunch at our hotel we continue with visits to the gate of death, and the ancient bridge. We have dinner in a city restaurant. Overnight Siem Reap (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Day 9. Monday 26 November. You have a free morning, which will allow you to visit the local markets and do some shopping. In the early afternoon we transfer to the airport for our flight to Kuala Lumpur. We have a few hours here before we board the overnight flight to Adelaide. Overnight in flight (Breakfast, meals in flight) Day 10. Tuesday 27 November. We arrive early at Adelaide International Airport. g

10 COST The inclusive cost Adelaide to Adelaide is $2099 (November 2006). Single Supplement $210. A deposit of $300 is due with your application. Balance of payment due by close of business Friday, 28 September INCLUSIONS Air fare Adelaide to Phnom Pen return. Twin share accommodation with private facilities. Meals as detailed in itinerary. All entrance fees, transfers and tours as detailed in the itinerary. Study notes and pre-tour wine and cheese get-together. EXCLUSIONS Travel insurance (must be obtained and sighted by the WEA travel office prior to departure - refer clause 11. of Enrolment Conditions). Passport Visa Personal items and drinks with meals. Airport taxes. (estimated $350 October 2006) Meals not specifically detailed in itinerary. Gratuities and tips. Single room supplement does not include stopovers provided by the airlines between connecting flights. Activities described as at your leisure, optional or additional cost and activities listed as possible on free days.

11 NOTES Where possible the WEA will attempt to match singles wishing to share, however this cannot be guaranteed and the single supplement will apply should no match be possible. Any changes or extensions to the WEA Tour travel arrangements must be in writing at least two months before final payment date. No changes will be pursued if altered flights are not able to be confirmed by the airline at the time of final payment. A service fee may be incurred for individual alterations to the Group Tour arrangements in addition to fees and charges levied by our suppliers. E&OE The WEA urges you to attend any pre-tour briefing that may be arranged. You are also urged to study the tour enrolment conditions following: The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs has daily updates of Travel Advisories on their Internet site. Current travel advisories can be found at

12 Tour Enrolment Conditions THESE CONDITIONS are to be read in conjunction with and deemed to form part of the attached TOUR ENROLMENT FORM. That form must be signed by you prior to your enrolment in the tour described herein. The conditions form part of your offer to WEA and of your contract with WEA. Please read them carefully. 1 EXCURSION FEE Subject to condition 8, the cost of the tour shall be $2,099 which is hereafter called the tour fee. 2 DEPOSIT 2.1 Upon enrolment, a deposit of $300 shall be paid immediately to WEA and 2.2 The deposit will not be accepted unless it is accompanied by a completed TOUR ENROLMENT FORM 2.3 After acceptance by WEA of your enrolment, the deposit will not be refunded by WEA under any circumstances. 3 CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT 3.1 Upon receipt of the TOUR ENROLMENT FORM and the deposit, WEA will confirm in writing on your receipt the acceptance or non acceptance of the enrolment. 3.2 It is only upon the confirmation of acceptance of the enrolment that a contract shall come into existence. 3.3 The date of formation of acceptance of the contract and the acceptance of the enrolment shall be the date shown on the written confirmation of acceptance to be issued by WEA 3.4 WEA reserves the right to refuse to accept any enrolment and shall not be bound to give any reasons for its refusal. 3.5 If WEA does not accept your enrolment, your deposit will be refunded in full. 4 PAYMENT OF BALANCE 4.1 The balance of the tour fee shall be paid by the close of business on Friday 28 September 2007 at the offices of WEA at 223 Angas Street Adelaide Enrolments in relation to which payments are received by WEA after that date may or may not be accepted by WEA at its absolute discretion. 5 EFFECT OF NON-PAYMENT OF BALANCE Both non-payment of the balance of the tour fee by the due date and nonacceptance by WEA of a late payment of the balance of the tour fee will result in: 5.1 The forfeiture of the deposit paid by you; and 5.2 Cancellation of your enrolment so that there shall thereafter be no further contractual relationship whatsoever between you and the WEA. 6 CANCELLATIONS 6.1 Cancellations will be accepted after your enrolment is accepted but not after the payment by you of the balance of the tour fee.

13 6.2 If a cancellation is made by you during the period after your enrolment is accepted but before the payment by you of the balance of the tour fee, WEA is not required to repay your deposit to you. 6.3 No cancellation of any nature whatsoever will be accepted after the payment of the balance of the tour fee. 7 CANCELLATION OF TOUR BY WEA - REFUND OF MONEYS 7.1 WEA may, at its discretion, cancel the tour prior to the date of commencement thereof. Upon your request the WEA will provide reasons for its decision to cancel the tour. 7.2 WEA shall be entitled to cancel the tour after its commencement if, in the opinion of WEA or the tour leader: (i) the continuation of the tour would for any reason jeopardise the safety of the participants; (ii) the continuation of the tour would for any reason make the tour financially burdensome to WEA or the tour leader: (iii) the continuation of the tour would for any reason violate any law or direction of any government authority and the re-routing of the tour is impracticable 7.3 Upon cancellation of the tour, WEA will repay to you in full any monies paid by you pursuant to this contract to the extent that they have not been paid by WEA to third parties. 7.4 WEA shall not be bound to seek to recover moneys paid by WEA to third parties, but if indemnified by you, will lend its name to an action for the recovery of moneys against such third parties. 8 VARIATION OF TOUR FEE 8.1 The tour fee has been calculated based on fees, fares and costs current as at time of publication 8.2 Increases in fees, air fares and other tour costs of any nature whatsoever which occur at any time before the commencement of the tour are at your risk and will be passed on to you. 8.3 Increased fees, fares and costs are payable by you within fourteen days of demand being made for the same by WEA. 8.4 In the event of failure by you to pay increased fees, fares and costs within fourteen days of demand being made for the same by WEA, you will be deemed to have cancelled your enrolment and clause 6 shall apply. 9 VARIATION OF TOUR 9.1 WEA reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour: (a) when required to do so by events outside its control; or (b) if it or the tour leader is reasonably of the opinion that the change or changes are in the best interests of the participants of the tour. 9.2 No compensation shall be payable to you by WEA as a result of such changes. 10 THIRD PARTY LIABILITIES 10.1 All travel arrangements in relation to the tour (including arrangements for the

14 issuing of tickets and the making or arrangements with travel agents, hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroad companies and other third parties) are made by WEA as your agent and not as agent for any third party Accordingly, WEA is not liable for any act, omission or default of any such third party (whether negligent or amounting to a breach of contract by the third party or otherwise) nor is it responsible for any loss, damage, or injury caused by any such third party In addition, you are subject to any conditions imposed by the third party on the tour arrangements. 11 TRAVEL INSURANCE 11.1 All tour participants must take our personal travel insurance to cover the costs and effects of personal injury, property loss or damage, tour delays and cancellations (including cancellations before the tour commences), repatriation, and all other risks against which international travellers usually insure WEA may require production of the insurance contract prior to the commencement of the tour If you are unable to show to the satisfaction of WEA that such an insurance has been issued to you, you will not be permitted to commence the tour In that event, you will not be entitled to a refund of any monies paid by you to WEA pursuant to this contract. 12 EXCLUSION CLAUSE 12.1 WEA does not accept any liability or responsibility for: (i) any loss, accident or delay however caused whether prior to, during or subsequent to the tour; or (ii) loss or damage caused to you or your effects caused (a) by the acts or omissions of its employees, whether negligent or involving a breach of contract or otherwise (b) by any act or omission of any nature by any third party 12.2 Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, WEA shall not be responsible for any injury or loss caused by political disputes, border closures, refusal of visas, industrial action, delayed transport, effects of climate, war, natural disaster or other events beyond the control of WEA. 13 NECESSARY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS You are responsible for ensuring that all necessary travel documents (e.g passport, visas, certificates of vaccination (where and if required etc.) are current, valid and effective. 14 AUTHORITY OF TOUR LEADER 14.1 At all times before and after the commencement of the tour, the decision of WEA s expedition or tour leader or representative will be final on all matters pertinent to the safety and well being of the tour participants You must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs and currency and drug regulations of all countries visited. Should you fail to comply with any such law, custom or regulation or should you interfere with the well being of

15 the group, WEA s tour leader or WEA representative may order you to leave the tour and in that event you will have no right to any refund from or any other recourse against WEA. 15 DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS You are required to make full and true disclosure to WEA of all ailments and physical or psychological impairments of which you are aware that may affect in any way you ability to undertake the tour without endangering your health, or the health or safety of other tour participants or the orderly progress of the tour. The WEA may at its discretion request a medical report from a medical practitioner nominated by the WEA concerning your physical and or psychological medical condition. The reports will be provided to the WEA at your cost. Upon production of the report the WEA may, at its discretion, terminate your enrolment. Upon termination in these circumstances the WEA is not bound to provide a reason for that termination. If your enrolment is terminated in these circumstances the WEA will (except where the tour is cancelled) fully refund to you all moneys paid by you pursuant to this contract. 16 EFFECTS OF ACTING ILLEGALLY Should you act in any way contrary to the laws of Australia or any other country during the course of the tour, you do so at your own risk and WEA is not obliged to provide legal or other assistance to you. 17 LAWS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA This contract is subject to the law of South Australia and is to be interpreted in accordance with that law. The parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of South Australia.

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