Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand Explorer

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Detailed Itinerary
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Inclusion

-Explore the old quarter by a cyclo and experience the daily life at night in Hanoi
-Overnight on a cruise to immerse yourself at the paradise landscape in Halong Bay
-Visit Hue where was a capital city in Vietnam and UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Explore the unique ancient town and relax at the beaches in Hoian
-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
-Learn about dark side and painful history of Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh
-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
-Visit the charming & romantic town and enjoy the "River Tubing" in Vang Vieng
-Wandering around in Vientiane, the capital of Laos and visiting its highlights
-Enjoy the breathtaking view of Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai and spend a fun time at Elephant Safari
-Experience the bustling city of Bangkok and explore the local life on Chao Phraya River by boat
-Relax on the beautiful beaches of Phuket Island

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

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 04

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Hue (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 Hue.

Day 05

Hue (B, L)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city, then discover the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 – 1945. After lunch, continue to visit the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh where you will learn about Royal’s life and their architecture.

Day 06

Hue – Hoian (B)

Transfer by car over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hoian. En route, visit the Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and the Stone Village. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour to visit the ancient town of Hoian then visit a home of craftsmen where you will discover the daily life of local people and observe how they make a lantern.

Day 07

Hoian – Free at Leisure (B)

Free time to relax on the beach or explore more the ancient town on your own. Or you can contact our travel consultant for more activities such as countryside tour, cycling tour, sunset cruise, cooking class, Golden bridge, My Son sanctuary, etc.

Day 08

Hoian – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free to relax on the beach or further explore the Old Quarter on your own until transfer to the airport in Da Nang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 09

Ho Chi Minh City – 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 the War Remnants museum.

Day 10

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 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 11

Ho Chi Minh City – Bus to Phnom Penh (B) (Cambodia)

Transfer to the bus station for an express bus to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 12

Phnom Penh (B, L)

Transfer to visit the main sights including Royal palace, Silver pagoda, Friendship and Independence monuments, National museum and Wat Phnom. After lunch, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide museum, the site is a former high school where was used as a prison by the communist Khmer Rouge and transfer to the Killing Fields where large numbers of people were killed and buried by the communist Khmer Rouge.

Day 13

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)

Transfer by private transport to Siem Reap. En route, stop at Skoun town to visit spider local market and before reaching Siem Reap, we will make another stop at Kampong Kdei, an ancient bridge from the Angkor era that was built in the 12th century.

Day 14

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 15

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 16

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.

Day 17

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Visit the city’s oldest temples: Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip along the Mekong river to the Pak Ou Caves where there are thousands of Buddha images. Stop to visit the two small villages then climb up to Wat Chomphet for the best view of Luang Prabang. Later, take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban XiengLek, small villages well known for silk weaving and Saa paper making, then return to the city and observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Day 18

Luang Prabang – Ban Long Lao – Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)

Transfer to the Khmu village of Ban Long Lao Nong & the Hmong village of Ban Long Lao Song. Here, you will observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups. Afterward, visit other ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. Next, stop at the Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths then climb up to Mount Phousi for an exploration of the sacred stupa and a panoramic view of the city at sunset.

Day 19

Luang Prabang – Express Train to Vang Vieng (B)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and the National Museum at the Royal Palace then take an express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 20

Vang Vieng – Tham Jang Caves (B, L)

You will explore the famous caves of Tham Jang and Tham Phoukham. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. The day ends with a superb sunset panorama reflecting over the Nam Song River.

Day 21

Vang Vieng – Express Train to Vientiane (B, L)

Take an express train to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will visit the temples of Wat Sisaket and Wat Prakeo. En route, visit the That Luang Stupa which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. End of the day with a visit to the Buddha Park, a scattered and enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge.

Day 22

Vientiane – Flight to Chiang Mai – Khantoke Dinner (B, D) (Thailand)

You are free at leisure to explore the city more on your own until transfer to the airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy Khantoke dinner with a music show by local dancers and singers.

Day 23

Chiang Mai (B, L)

Visit the Mae Taeng where you will see the demonstration of how the elephants are used as work animals including elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing the logs and responding to commands. Then you will ride an elephant for 45 minutes through the jungle, stopping at Lisu village. After lunch, you will take the bamboo raft along a river and then return to the hotel. On the way, stop to visit the orchid & butterfly farm.

Day 24

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (B, L)

Transfer to Chiang Rai. On the way you will visit Wat Rong Khun, known for its famous white temple. Next, visit the famous Golden Triangle then enjoy the boat ride for a panoramic view of the Mekong River. Continue to Mae Sai, the border between Thailand & Myanmar. Enjoy shopping for Myanmar products at the local market and then drive back to Chiang Mai. On the way, stop to visit the villages of Akha, Yao and Long Neck.

Day 25

Chiang Mai – Flight to Bangkok (B)

Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple containing a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. The temple compound offers a great view of Chiang Mai and surrounding countryside. A visit to Meo village will be made then transfer back to the airport for a flight to Bangkok.

Day 26

Bangkok (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Grand Palace complex and it consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. And then visit Wat Phra Kaew. After lunch, 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 Golden Buddha. A walk to visit Chinatown before going back to the hotel for relaxing.

Day 27

Floating Market – Railway Market (B, L)

Transfer to South west of Bangkok – a green and wet delta area, criss-crossed by canals and full of coconut plantations. You will enter the Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tailed boat via a labyrinth of narrow canals through the orchards. After lunch, visit the Maeklong Market where most stalls are placed on the railway. When the train comes through, all vendors must move, swing their stalls away from trails but return to normal in the short term.

Day 28

Bangkok – Flight to Phuket (B)

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, meet the driver and transfer to a hotel in Phuket.

Day 29

Phuket Beach Tour (B, L)

Transfer to the pier then depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay, snorkeling at Loh Samah bay, visit Hong Island for swimming and take a photo at Viking cave. After lunch, cruise to Khai island where you will have free time on the beach and also take photos with wonderful fishes. After that, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Day 30

Phuket – Free at Leisure (B)

Free at leisure for relaxing on the beach. Overnight in Phuket.

Day 31

Phuket Departure (B)

Depending on your departure time, you will have some free time to relax on the beach or further explore the island on your own before a transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	7569	8955	11064
2	4374	5093	6244
3	3788	4488	5641
4	3435	4124	5272
5	3257	3925	5090
6	3038	3696	4871
7	2977	3629	4803
8	2928	3576	4746
Sing - Sup	887	1454	2481

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
Hue	Rosaleen Boutique Hotel www.rosaleenhotel.com Superior Room	Eldora Hotel www.eldorahotel.com Deluxe City Room	Indochine Palace Hotel www.indochinepalace.com P.Deluxe 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
Phnom Penh	G Mekong Hotel www.gmekonghotel.com Superior Room	Frangipani Royal Palace Frangipanipalacehotel.com Deluxe Room	Palace Gate Hotel www.palacegatepp.com Royal Deluxe 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
Vang Vieng	Vansana Vang Vieng Vansanahotel-group.com Standard Room	Inthira Vang Vieng Hotel www.inthirahotels.com Superior Room	Amari Vang Vieng Resort www.amari.com Superior City Room
Vientiane	Lao Orchid Hotel www.lao-orchid.com Superior Room	Salana Boutique Hotel www.salanaboutique.com Superior Room	Crown Plaza Hotel Vientiane.crownplaza.com Standard Room
Chiang Mai	Amora Chiang Mai Hotel www.amorahotels.com Superior Room	Rimping Village Hotel www.rimpingvillage.com Superior Room	Chala Number 6 Hotel www.chalanumber6.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Bangkok	Silom Serene Hotel www.silom-serene.com Deluxe Room	Eastin Grand Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior Room	Muse Hotel Hotelmusebangkok.com Jatu Deluxe Room
Phuket	Patong Paragon Resort www.patongparagon.com Deluxe Room	Chanalai Garden Resort www.chanalai.com Deluxe Seaview Room	Bayon Kata Resort Kata.beyondresort.com Deluxe P Seaview Room

Inclusions

Hotel & Cruise accommodations
All domestic flights
Express bus Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh
Train Luang Prabang-Vang Vieng-Vientiane
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

Flights to Vietnam / from Thailand
Flight Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
Flight Vientiane - 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