Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand

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-Explore the old quarter by a cyclo and experience the daily life at night in Hanoi
-Get a glimpse of countryside in Ninh Binh, enjoy the amazing view and the yellow rice fields
-Overnight on a cruise to immerse yourself at the paradise landscape in Halong Bay
-Wandering in the ancient town of Hoian and visit Cam Thanh coconut village then enjoy the basket boat tour
-Visit Ho Chi Minh bustling city and explore the tunnels for learning about the hard life during wartime
-Observe the countryside and colourful daily life of locals along the Mekong river
-Explore amazing Angkor temples in Siem Reap and observe the local life on Tonle Sap Lake by boat
-Explore Luang Prabang, considered as the best-preserved traditional city in ASEAN with rich architectural and artistic heritages
-Observe local life of various ethnic minorities in traditional villages, enjoy the breath-taking view of Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai
-Explore the bustling city of Bangkok and experience the local life on Chao Phraya River by boat
-Discovering history's value in World War II, taking a train, and witnessing the spectacular waterfall and bridge in Kanchanaburi
-Learning historical records of the strong dynasty's existence with historic citadel artifacts and temples in Ayutthaya

Day 01

Hanoi Arrival (Vietnam)

Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02

Hanoi (B, L)

Take a full day city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex area and One Pillar pagoda. After that, visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam and the Museum of Ethnology where you can learn different life aspects of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. After lunch, enjoy a cyclo tour to visit the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem lake then watch the traditional water puppet show.

Day 03

Ninh Binh (B, L)

Transfer to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, visit the Mua Cave where you will climb around 500 steps to enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc, rice fields and karst landscape. After lunch, take a sampan on a river through the rice paddies to Tam Coc where it is called “Inland Halong Bay”. Later, drive back to the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 04

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor & outdoor activities. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 05

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang – Hoian (B)

Join a Tai Chi session then enjoy an international breakfast while the cruise cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel in Hoian for check in.

Day 06

Hoian Ancient Town – Basket Boat Tour (B)

You will visit Hoian’s vibrant market and ancient port to explore the rhythm of local daily life then enjoy a walking tour to visit the Hoian ancient town. After lunch, transfer to Cam Thanh village to learn about the traditional art of making basket boats as well as the daily life of fishermen then take part in some hands-on activities in the basket boats that are fun, safe and interesting.

Day 07

Hoian – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free at leisure on the beach until transfer to the airport in Da Nang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 08

Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Driver to Cu Chi district to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. After lunch, transfer back to the city to visit the main sights including the Opera House, Town Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

Day 09

Mekong Delta (B, L)

You will explore Ben Tre through a scenic boat ride along the river, witnessing traditional brick making, exploring coconut workshops and immerse yourself in local music. Then, you take a leisurely walk to a farmer's house crafting sleep mats, journey through coconut groves and local villages via tuk-tuk. After that, you will enjoy a rowing boat ride along palm tree-lined canals, followed by a lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10

Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Siem Reap (B) (Cambodia)

Free time to relax until transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 11

Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L, D)

Transfer to visit Angkor Thom including Elephant terrace, Leper King terrace, Baphuon, Royal enclosure, Phimeanakas, Bayon temple and Ta Prohm temple. After lunch, visit Angkor Wat which is one of the 7 wonders of the world. In the evening, enjoy dinner in front of a traditional dancing show at the Apsara Theatre.

Day 12

Banteay Srey – Big Circuit (B, L)

You will enjoy the sunrise at Angkor Wat (Optional) and spend the whole morning exploring the greatest fine-art of the Angkor Empire at Banteay-Srey temple. After lunch, visit the Grand Circuit of temples: Preah Khan, Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Neak Poan and Ta Som. Late afternoon, you will enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup temple.

Day 13

Tonle Sap Lake – Siem Reap – Flight to Luang Prabang (B) (Laos)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake. This is a great opportunity to learn about the life of the locals in this village then get back to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 14

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Participate in the daily early morning alms giving to saffron-clad monks (Optional). Transfer to visit the city’s temples including Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip to visit Pak Ou Caves. On the way, you will also enjoy a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. In the afternoon, you will visit some villages including Ban Xan Hai where the local rice wine is produced and other small villages.

Day 15

Luang Prabang – Asia Elephant Riding – Kuang Si Waterfalls (B, L)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and Phosi market. Next, enjoy an elephant tour and venture on a 35 mins journey through forests then visit some ethnic minority villages. Afterward, transfer to visit Kuang Si waterfalls then climb up to the top of Phousi mount for the beautiful view of the city & river at sunset. From there, visit the Night Market then transfer back to the hotel.

Day 16

Luang Prabang – Flight to Chiang Mai (B) (Thailand)

Transfer to visit the National Museum at the Royal Palace and the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre then transfer to the airport for a flight to Chiang Mai.

Day 17

Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep (B, L)

Transfer to see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple and Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walk through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night market for yourself.

Day 18

Chiang Mai – Mae Sapok Trekking (B, L)

Departure from your hotel in a private car for a day of trekking in the villages of the white Karen tribe. You start with a walk in the jungle in 2 hours to the village where you meet and interact with the villagers. Continue walking in the jungle in 1 hour to go to the beautiful waterfall. You will enjoy a relaxing swim and picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you take a pleasant bamboo raft ride along the river.

Day 19

Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (B)

Taking a boat trip along the Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Myanmar & Laos meet at the Golden Triangle. In the afternoon, drive to visit Chiang Saen, the ancient city located on the Khong River Bank. After that, visit the Opium Museum which shows about the opium’s history in the past in Thailand. Later, transfer directly to your hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 20

Chiang Rai (B)

Visit the local market to discover the local products then visit the world-famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then drive to Baan Dam and visit the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants and enjoy 1-hour elephant trekking.

Day 21

Chiang Rai – Flight to Bangkok (B)

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 22

Bangkok (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Grand Palace complex and then visit Wat Phra Kaew. In the afternoon, take a joint local public ferry crossing the Chao Phraya River. Along the way, stop at Wat Arun and then take a joint local public back to visit Wat Pho, you will also visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha. A walk to visit Chinatown before going back to the hotel for relaxing.

Day 23

Bangkok – Railway Market – Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)

We drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a long-tailed boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Continue to the city of Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. Then visit Wang Pho to get on a train ride along the railway to enjoy a beautiful river view for around 30 minutes.

Day 24

Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)

Transferring to Ayutthaya. First, visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Monastery of the Golden Mount”, which is located just outside Ayutthaya. Then proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, one of the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand and visit Wat Lokaya Sutha. This temple enshrines a large reclining Buddha image.

Day 25

Ayutthaya – Bangkok – Departure (B)

Visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. Later, transfer back to the airport in Bangkok for the departure flight.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	6699	7917	9439
2	3765	4443	5236
3	3226	3813	4612
4	2979	3562	4354
5	2647	3207	4007
6	2552	3108	3909
7	2425	2973	3778
8	2386	2927	3740
Sing - Sup	652	1149	2086

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Hanoi	Hanoi Nostalgia Hotel Hanoinostalgiahotel.com Historical Window Room	Hanoi Pearl Hotel www.hanoipearlhotel.com City Deluxe Room	Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel www.panpacific.com Deluxe Room
Halong Bay	Syrena Cruise www.syrenacruises.com Deluxe Room	Starlight Cruise www.orientalsails.com Deluxe Room	Paradise Elegance Cruise www.paradisevietnam.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.peakhospitality.com.vn Superior Room	Hoian Historic Hotel Hoianhistorichotel.com.vn Superior Room	Palm Garden Resort Palmgardenresort.com.vn Superior Room
Ho Chi Minh City	Queen Ann Hotel www.queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room	Eden Star Saigon Hotel Edenstarsaigonhotel.com Premium Deluxe Room	Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room
Siem Reap	Hari Residence & Spa www.hariresidence.com Deluxe Room	Tara Angkor Hotel www.taraangkorhotel.com Superior Room	Borei Angkor Resort www.boreiangkor.com Deluxe Room
Luang Prabang	Villa Chitdara Hotel www.villachitdara.com Standard Room	Le Belair Resort www.lebelair-resort.com Ganier Room	Villa Maly Resort www.villa-maly.com Superior Room
Chiang Mai	M Chiang Mai Hotel www.hotelmchiangmai.com Superior Room	Bohdi Serene Hotel www.bodhiserene.com Deluxe Room	Melia Chiang Mai Hotel www.melia.com Melia Room
Chiang Rai	Laluna Hotel Lalunaresortchiangrai.com Garden Bungalow Room	The Legend Chiang Rai Thelegend-chiangrai.com Superior Studio Room	The Riverie Chiang Rai www.theriverie.com Deluxe Garden Room
Bangkok	W22 by Burasari Hotel www.w22hotel.com Standard Room	Nouvo City Hotel www.nouvocityhotel.com Deluxe Canal Room	Mövenpick Sukhumvit Movenpick.accor.com Superior Room
Kanchanaburi	Royal River Kwai Resort Royalriverkwairesort.com Deluxe Room	U I Kanchanaburi Resort www.uhotelsresorts.com Superior Garden Room	Dheva Mantra Resort Dhevamantraresort.com Superior Garden Room
Ayutthaya	Classic Kameo Hotel www.kameocollection.com Deluxe Room	Kantary Hotel Website: TBA Studio Suite Room	Kantary Hotel Kantaryhotel-ayutthaya.com One Bedroom Suite

Inclusions

Hotel & Cruise accommodations
All domestic flights
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
Mineral water
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

Flight to Vietnam / from Thailand
Flights HCM City-Siem Reap-Luang Prabang
Flight Luang Prabang-Chiang Mai
Early check-in & Late check-out at hotels
Visa fee
Travel insurance, personal expenses
Tipping, gratuities, other drinks
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above