Day 1:
Bangkok
Arrival
Pick
up
upon
arrival
at
Suvarnabhumi
International
Airport
and
transfer
to
the
hotel
in
the
city.
Welcome
to
Thailand,
the
land
of
smiles.
Bangkok
is
the
financial,
political
and
cultural
capital
of
Thailand,
located
in
the
centre-south
of
the
country,
in
the
heart
of a
fertile
rice-growing
region.
Bisected
by
the Chao
Phraya
River,
which
is
overlooked
by
all
the
major
palaces,
Buddhist
temples
and
luxury
hotels,
Bangkok
is
seventh
heaven
for
those
who
love
their
food
and
their
shopping.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Bangkok.
Day 2:
Bangkok
Temple
Tours
This
half-day
sightseeing
tour in
Bangkok
will
allow
you the
opportunity
to
explore
the
Grand
Palace
complex,
which
houses a
number
of
attractions
including
Wat Phra
Keow
(Temple
of the
Emerald
Buddha)
and then
we will
proceed
to see
Wat
Traimit,
Wat Pho
and Wat
Benchamabophit.
A Wat is
a
Buddhist
building
where
both men
and
women
can be
ordained
as monks
or nuns.
Wat
Traimit
is also
known as
the
temple
of the
Golden
Buddha.
The 3
meter
tall
statue
is made
from
solid
gold and
weighs
5.5 tons
and is a
fine
example
of
Sukhothai
style
art. You
will
then
pass
through
Chinatown
on your
way to
Wat Pho,
the
temple
of the
reclining
Buddha.
At 46
meters
in
length
and 15
meters
high the
Buddha
is the
largest
in
Bangkok
and
illustrates
the
passing
of the
Buddha
into
nirvana.
Your
last
stop is
at Wat
Benchamabophit,
or the
marble
temple.
This
magnificent
monastery
was
built
out of
white
Italian
marble
from
Carrara
in the
late
19th
century. Overnight
at hotel
in
Bangkok
Day 3:
Bangkok
Touring
Those
that
love
architecture
and
buildings
or are
interested
in local
culture
will be
fascinated
by the
Jim
Thompson
house
and the
Vimanmek
Palace,
two of
the
finest
Thai
residences
to be
found in
Thailand
today.
The Jim
Thompson
House is
the
former
home of
James
H.W.
Thompson,
a
self-made
American
entrepreneur
who
returned
to live
in
Bangkok
after
the
Second
World
War.
Continue
to
amazing
Vimanmek
Palace,
the
largest
teakwood
building
in the
world.
The
former
home of
King
Rama V,
the
palace
fell
into
disuse
until it
was
restored
in the
1980s
and
today it
is a
fascinating
museum
reflecting
the Thai
heritage
from the
dramatic
reign of
King
Rama V.
A
fantastic
way to
end your
day in
Bangkok,
this
relaxing
dinner
cruise
aboard
one of
Bangkok’s
luxurious
restaurant
boats
will
take you
through
the
heart
the city
along
the Chao
Phraya
River
past
wonderful
night
time
views of
illuminated
temples
and
sparkling
skyscrapers.
As you
relax in
modern
comfort
and dine
on a
variety
of
local,
regional
and
international
dishes
you will
pass
landmarks
like the
Temple
of Dawn,
the
Temple
of the
Emerald
Buddha
and the
Grand
Palace.
Transfer
back to
hotel
and stay
overnight
at hotel
in
Bangkok.
Day 4:
Bangkok
- Luang
Prabang
Morning
flight
to Luang
Prabang.
On
arrival
at the
airport,
you will
be met
and
transferred
to your
hotel.
Luang
Prabang
was the
royal
capital
of the
former
Lane
Xang
Kingdom,
with its
gleaming
temple
roofs,
colonial
architecture
and
stunning
mountain
backdrop retains
a unique
charm
rarely
found in
all
Asia.
Overnight
in Luang
Prabang
Day 5:
Luang
Prabang
Touring
An
optional
early
start
gives
you the
fantastic
opportunity
to
participate
in the
daily
morning
rituals
of
saffron-clad
monks
collecting
offerings
of Alms
(often
in the
form of
sticky
rice)
from the
faithful
residents.
This
tradition
is very
unique
in Laos,
being
the only
Buddhist
nation
still
preserving
the
ritual.
Later,
we visit
the
National
Museum
(closed
Tuesdays)
at the
former
Royal
Palace.
It
displays
a
collection
of
artefacts
reflecting
the
richness
of Lao
culture
dating
from the
days of
the
early
kings
right
through
to the
last
sovereign.
In the
afternoon,
we enjoy
a
short-guided
tour
seeing
the
city’s
oldest
temple
of
impressive
stupa of
Wat
Visoun
and the
shrines
of Wat
Aham and
Wat Mai,
Wat Sene
and the
magnificent
Wat
Xieng
Thong
with its
roofs
sweeping
low to
the
ground,
which
represents
classical
Laotian
architecture.
Overnight
at hotel
in Luang
Prabang.
Day 6:
Luang
Prabang
Touring
The day
starts
with a
visit to
the Big
Brother
Mouse
shop to
select
some
books
for the
village
visit.
We then
head
north by
car
along
route
13,
before
taking a
unpaved
road to
Ban Khia
Luang
village.
We then
have
ample
time to
visit
the
school,
play
with the
kids and
watch
them
enjoy
their
new
books.
We also
take
some
time to
explore
the rest
of the
village,
where
you can
see
weaving
and
visit
the
local
temple.
We stop
for
lunch at
the
village,
which
can
either
be a
western
picnic
lunch,
or
traditional
Lao food
such as
sticky
rice,
fresh
vegetables
cooked
by the
villagers.
After
lunch we
say good
bye to
the
village
and
drive to
Ban
Khoklin,
which
takes us
through
some
beautiful
scenery
of
mountains
and
paddy
fields.
At Ban
Khoklin
we then
board a
private
boat
down the
Nam Ou
river
for 30
minutes
to Pak
Ou
Caves,
two
linked
caves
crammed
with
thousands
of gold
lacquered
Buddha
statues
of
various
shapes
and
sizes
left by
pilgrims.
and
continue
down the
Mekong
River
back to
Luang
Prabang,
arriving
back
there by
late
afternoon.
Overnight
in Luang
Prabang
Day 7:
Luang
Prabang
- Hanoi
Fly to
Hanoi.
Our tour
guide
will
meet and
greet
you upon
arrival
to Hanoi
City-
the
capital
city of
Vietnam,
is an
elegant
city
located
on the
banks of
the Red
River
with
tranquil
Restored
Sword
Lake at
its
heart.
North of
the lake
are the
bustling
streets
of the
Old
Quarter,
each
street
named
after
the
trade
that
used to
take
place
there.
Much of
the city
was
transformed
by the
French
when it
became a
French
protectorate
in the
1880s
and
there
are wide
boulevards
and
large
colonial
buildings
which
are now
home to
government
departments
and
foreign
embassies.
Transferring
to your
hotel in
the city
center
to
refresh.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hanoi
City.
Day 8:
Hanoi
City Touring
This
comprehensive
day tour
takes in
all of
Hanoi's
essential
sites.
In the
morning
we will
visit
the Ho
Chi Minh
Mausoleum
and
historical
presidential
relics
and then
the
Temple
of
Literature
nearby.
Afterwards
we head
to Ngoc
Son
Temple
and Hoan
Kiem
Lake.
The Ngoc
Son
temple
is set
on a
tiny
island
on the
Hoan
Kiem
Lake and
dates
back to
the 13th
century.
The lake
itself
is a
picturesque
focal
point of
Hanoi,
frequented
by
tourists
and
locals
alike.
In the
afternoon,
we will
visit
Museum
of
Ethnology,
widely
acknowledged
as the
best in
the
country
which
houses a
display
dedicated
to
Vietnam's
54
ethnic
minority
peoples. Then we
will
take 1
hour by
cyclo
ride
through
Hanoi's
Old
Quarters
to
experience
daily
life of
people
who are
living
in the
oldest
parts of
the
city,
Enjoying
the
famous
traditional
water
puppetry
show in
Thang
Long
Theatre
where
you will
have
chance
to get a
general
picture
of the
daily
activities
typical
to
Vietnam's
rural
areas.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Hanoi.
Day
9: Hanoi
- Halong
Bay
Cruising
in Style™
Morning
depart
for
Halong
Bay, we
go
through
the
scenic
countryside.
The
wondrous
Halong
Bay is
truly
one of
Vietnam’s
most
impressive
scenic
sights.
Check-in
and you
are
warmly
welcomed
by
friendly
crew
members.
A
longer
cruise
at a
relaxed
pace
with
more
time to
get “off
the
beaten
track”
and
discover
the
secrets
of Ha
Long and
Bai Tu
Long
Bay,
visit
the
fishing
villages,
explore
by
kayak,
unforgettable
dining.
This
worthwhile
three
day trip
on one
of our
traditional
junks
offers
the
highest
quality
luxuries
and
comforts
as you
enjoy
the
truly
wonderful
Ha Long
Bay.
Cruise
with us
aboard
this
once in
a life
time
experience.
Day 10:
Halong
Bay
Cruising
in Style™
Wake up
at
sunrise
before
breakfast,
cruise
Bai Tu
Long,
have the
whole
day
exploring
the
islets
and
pocket
lagoons
by kayak
or
aboard.
One of
the
meals
can be
served
at a
special
place.
Sleep
aboard.
Day
11:
Halong
Bay -
Hanoi -
Hoi An
This is
your
last day
in the
bay so
enjoy
it,
breakfast,
cruise,
a short
trip on
a local
rowboat
to visit
a
floating
fishing
village
called
Vung
Vieng,
chance
to learn
more
about
the
daily
life
here.
Cruise
ends at
noon and
our car
will be
awaiting
to pick
you up
and
transfer
back to
Hanoi
and then
we will
head for
airport
for a
short
flight
to
Danang.
Welcome
by a
local
tour
guide
and
driver
and then
we will
drive
you
along
the
coastal
road to
Hoi An.
Check-in
at
resort
in Hoi
An.
Day 12:
Hoi An
Touring
Known as
Faifo to
early
Western
traders,
Hoi An
Ancient
Town is
an
exceptionally
well-preserved
example
of a
South-East
Asian
trading
port
dating
from the
15th to
the 19th
century.
Its
buildings
and its
street
plan
reflect
the
influences,
both
indigenous
and
foreign,
that
have
combined
to
produce
this
unique
heritage
site. In
the
morning,
you will
enjoy a
walking
tour
with
first
stop is
the
bustling
fish and
vegetable
market
and then
we will
go
through
the Old
Quarters
to see
the
town's
landmarks
of
Japanese
Covered
Bridge,
ancient
Assembly
Hall,
Phuc
Kien
Temple
and then
we take
a river
trip and
you will
enjoy
the
scenery
along
the Thu
Bon
River
and the
general
view of
Hoi An
Ancient
Town. It
transforms
itself
at
night,
when
many of
the
shops
hang
lanterns
outside.
We will
transfer
you back
to the
town and
rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Hoi An
is well
know for
souvenir
shopping
with
great
prices
and also
famous
for its
large
number
of
tailor
shops,
so if
you want
to get a
cloth
tailor
made to
measure,
this is
the time
to do
it.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An.
Day
13: At
leisure
You will
be free
at
leisure
or make
your own
exploration
to the
town.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An.
Day
14: Hoi
An -
Saigon
We will
drive
you to
the
airport
to catch
flight
to Ho
Chi Minh
City,
which is
formerly
known as
Saigon,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
a
sprawling
metropolis
that is
home to
over 5
million
people.
Check-in
hotel
and the
rest of
time you
will be
at
leisure.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Saigon
City.
Day
15: City
Tour and
Cu Chi
Tunnels
Our
city
tour
will
help
you
to
see
the
best
of
Saigon.
In
the
morning
we
visit
the
historic
Reunification
Palace
and
War
Remnants
Museum,
followed
by
the
architectural
treats
of
French
colonial
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and
the
Post
Office.
In
the
afternoon.
In
the
afternoon,
we
drive
to
Cu
Chi
district,
50
km
to
the
Northwest
of
Saigon
City.
On
arrival
watch
a
video
presentation
on
the
construction
of
the
tunnels
before
making
your
way
into
the
tunnels.
Here
you
can
spend
around
an
hour
exploring
the
maze
of
tunnels
and
also
view
the
various
mantraps
on
display
and
the
remains
of
an
American
tank
as
well
as
numerous
bomb
craters
made
by
500
pound
bombs
dropped
by
B52
bombers.
This
unique
experience
gives
a
fascinating
insight
into
what
underground
life
in
the
war
must
have
been
like.
The
return
journey
to
Ho
Chi
Minh
City.
Free
time
at
leisure
or
shopping
at
Ben
Thanh
Market
nearby.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Saigon
Day 16:
Saigon -
Mekong
Delta
River
Cruising
in Style™
The
journey
starts
at 07:00
from
your
hotel
and we
will
head for
Mekong
Delta.
Explore
the
magnificent
Mekong
Delta
with
bustling
floating
market
of Cai
Be and
get an
insight
into
rural
life.
Enjoy
Signature
cruising
and
tours in
Style™
and stay
aboard.
Day
17: Back
to
Saigon
Your cruise journey will end at around 10.00 am. End of
the cruise and services. Driving back to Saigon City.
Day
18: Fly
to Siem
Reap
Today we
will fly
to Siem
Reap,
the
charming
riverside
which is
located
in
Northwest
Cambodia,
Siem
Reap is
the
major
tourist
hub in
Cambodia,
as it is
the
closest
city to
the
temples
of
Angkor.
The most
recognizable
of the
temples,
Angkor
Wat,
literally
Capital
Temple,
built by
King
Suryavarman
II the
early
12th
century.
Check-in
hotel
and at
leisure
or spend
your
time to
walking
around
the Old
town.
Overnight
at hotel
in Siem
Reap.
Day 19:
Siem
Reap
Angkor
Temple
Tour
Your
private
tour of
Angkor
Wat
starts
from the
South
Gate of
Angkor
Thom
City.
Explore
the
centrepiece
of the
ancient
city,
The
Bayon.
The
Bayon is
known
for it's
decorative
Khmer
temple
and it's
distinctive
features
are the
serene
and
massive
stone
faces
that
tower
around
the
central
peak.
Your
tour
continues
with
visits
to
Baphuon
temple,
the
Royal
Enclosure
and
Phimeanakas
as well
as the
Terrace
of
Elephants
and
Terrace
of Leper
Kings.
Enjoy
lunch in
front of
Angkor
Wat
before
entering
this
magnificent
temple -
easily
the most
famous
and
best-preserved
of all
structures
within
the
Complex.
Enjoy
most of
the
afternoon
here to
watch
sunset
over the
Angkor
before
heading
back to
Siem
Reap.
Overnight
at hotel
in Siem
Reap.
Day 20:
Siem
Reap
Angkor
Temple
Tour
In
the
morning,
you
will
continue
your
temple
visits.
Included
are
Prasat
Kravan
with
its
unique
brick
sculptures,
Srah
Srang
("The
Royal
Boths"
was
once
used
for
ritual
bathing),
Banteay
Kdei
(surrounded
by
four
concentric
walls),
Eastern
Mebon
(guarded
at
its
corner
by
stone
figures
of
harnessed
elephants,
some
of
which
are
still
in a
reasonable
state
of
preservation)
and
the
"Mountain
Temple"
of
Pre
Rup.
In
the
afternoon,
transfer
to
the
archaeological
site
and
continue
to
the
temple
tour.
Visit
Ta
Prohm,
one
of
the
most
beautiful
temples
in
the
area
-
The
Buddhist
monastic
complex
of
Ta
Prohm
is
one
of
the
largest
sites
at
Angkor.
Having
been
left
untouched
by
archaeologists,
this
Bayon
style
temple
is
ethereal
in
aspect.
Stone
pillars
and
tree
roots
intertwine
in
this
impressive
complex.
Ta
Prohm
has
been
left
relatively
untouched
since
it
was
discovered
and
retains
much
of
its
mystery,
then,
visit
Takeo,
Thommanon
and
Chau
Say
Tevoda
temples.
Stay
overnight
in
Siem
Reap.
Day 21:
Depart
Siem
Reap
Free at
leisure
until we
will
transfer
you to
the
airport
to take
your
flight
onward.
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