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Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Cambodia: Siem Reap
Thailand: Bangkok, Pattaya
Fly to Hanoi from your hometown. Please inquire with your travel agent about the international air ticket.
Cross the International Date Line and arrive in Hanoi. Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your local guide and transferred directly to your hotel to rest.
Our day will start with a visit to the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Then, enjoy a Cooking Class (with lunch). After lunch we will go for a city tour of The Hilton Prison – Hoa lo Museum, the Hanoi Opera House, and then we will go for a Rickshaw tour around an area of Hanoi that has been in existence since imperial times called The Old Quarter. At the end of the day, we will stop for a drink at Pho Co café. Have some free time to take photos of this local family house and enjoy an overview of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter from the rooftop of the house. In the evening, enjoy a show that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam called the Water Puppetry Show. Enjoy a Special Welcome Dinner. (B / L / SD)
After breakfast, we will drive to northern Vietnam’s number one tourism hub, Halong Bay (a World Heritage Site since 1994), an area of ethereal natural beauty with more than 1,500 towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest that rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Halong Bay’s scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes will take your breath away. Once we arrive we will board our cruise ship, have a welcome drink and then have lunch. Go for a boat ride around Bai Tu Long Bay. Here we will explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and Hon Co Island. Head back to the cruise and enjoy a set dinner meal aboard. (B / L / D)
Halong: Victory Star Cruise (5-Star Halong Bay Cruise Boat) or Indochine Cruise
Note: The itinerary above may be changed because of weather conditions and other cases of force majeure.
On this day you can join a Tai Chi class that will take place on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Then have breakfast and head out on a rowing boat for a tour of Vung Vieng Fishing Village. At noon return to the cruise for an International Buffet Brunch. We will return to Hanoi in the afternoon. (Brunch)
After breakfast, the local guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)
Free morning, after lunch, we will go for a tour of a suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City called Củ Chi. This place, served as base for the 269th Aviation Battalion of the United States Army in 1967. It is famous for its Củ Chi Tunnels, which were constructed during the Vietnam War, and served as headquarters for the Viet Cong. In the afternoon, visit Thien Hau Pagoda – a spiritual destination of Ho Chi Minh City and was built by a group of Chinese immigrants around 1760. Then continue to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials imported from France, the 19th century Central Post Office, The Opera House, the Reunification Palace, and after dinner we will walk around the food stalls that line the streets of the bustling Ben Thanh Night Market. (B / L / D)
On this day we are going to drive to My Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta which is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies where boats are the main means of transportation. Here you will see some very beautiful landscapes of the countryside. And to make your trip more enjoyable we will sail on the Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits while listening to some Traditional Vietnamese Music and Songs. Then we will ride on a Horse Carriage to a typical local house for a taste of homemade honey-tea. After that, we will hop on a rowing boat and sail through small canals and side-arms of the river to observe the daily life of Vietnamese people who inhabit the riverbanks. While in the area we will arrange for you to go for a stroll on Turtle Island where you can find different types of tropical fruits such as longan (member of the soapberry family), sapoche (Sapodilla fruit), grapefruit, plum, mango, and jackfruit. At noon enjoy a Special Fish Lunch. We will head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. At night enjoy a Special Dinner Cruise along the Saigon River, (B / SL / SD)
This morning will be free, take an afternoon flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia). Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. (B)
After breakfast, drive to Banteay Srei Temple (10th century), located at the north of Siem Reap Town about 32 km. Visit the world-famous Angkor Wat (7th Wonder of the World), one of the world’s most stunning buildings. Angkor was the capital of Khmer that existed from 802 to 1431. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag, and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world, and the surrounding moat – the ocean beyond. Tonight , a night tour to Angkor Night Market will be arranged. Dinner on your own. (B / L)
After breakfast, take an excursion to Kampong Phluck floating villages for a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the daily life of local people on the lake. You will see houses on high stilts built within the floodplain about 16km southeast of Siem Reap. The villages are primarily Khmer and house a combined 3000 inhabitants. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab-eating macaques. On the way, you will pass by the floating houses. Experience ox-cart riding throughout the local villages, rice fields, and vegetable fields. Interact with schoolchildren as they make their way home from school. Next, visit the Wat Thmey (Killing Fields). Visit the Fair-Trade Village is a handicraft center dedicated to authentic Cambodian arts, crafts and traditional techniques dating back more than seven centuries to the ancient city of Angkor. At night enjoy a Cambodian Dinner accompanied by a Music & a Dance Show. (B / L / SD)
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. (B)
Drive through Bangkok City (Old town & New town). Visit and walk along Golden Street in China Town. And then visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple. Take ferry across Chao Phraya River to visit Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). Transfer to Siam Paragon & World Trade Shopping Center – free time for own shopping or return to hotel. At night, Welcome Buffet Dinner Cruise along the Chao Phraya River. (B / L / SD)
This morning, explore the world-renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. It is a top tourist attraction and an ideal spot for taking photos. Then visit the Maeklong Railway Market followed by the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit). In the evening, take a night tour to Asiatique Night Market and enjoy free time for shopping. (B / L)
Take a full-day tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the ancient temples, ruins, and Buddha images of the Siamese empire settlement that was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Also, visit the National Chao Sam Phraya Museum and enjoy a buffet-style lunch, after lunch, transfer to Pattaya. Dinner at Pattaya Park 52 Floor Buffet Dinner. After dinner, visit famous Pattaya Walking Street at night. (B / L / SD)
After breakfast you will explore Pattaya’s Asian cultural village – Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, enjoy the cultural performance of Thai Traditional Dancing and Sword Fighting, and the Elephant Show. Late Afternoon, back to hotel, enjoy your free time in swimming pool or spa. (B / L)
After breakfast, visit Pattaya Floating Market, Big Buddha Temple, Hill Tribe Village Pattaya, after lunch, you will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax in the hotel. In the. evening, enjoy the Thai Style Dinner with Thai Dancing Show. (B / L / SD)
After breakfast, transfer to Bangkok International Airport. Fly back to your hometown. (B)
This morning, transfer to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Nestled on the banks of the Mekong River and surrounded by mountains, Luang Prabang is one of Asia’s most beautiful and enchanting cities. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide. This afternoon, explore Wat Xiengthong, a 16th-century temple known for its elegance, and Wat Visoun, which houses a small museum of religious artifacts. You may also choose to walk up the 329 steps of Mt. Phousy and enjoy the view of the World Cultural Heritage City and the Mekong before returning to your hotel. (L)
The Grand Luang Prabang (5-Star)
Today, enjoy a boat ride upstream on the Mekong River. Watch slender canoes bobbing by the shore, floating poles marking the location of nets and fish traps, children playing on sand beach, women washing laundry or taking showers. Visit Pak Ou cave, situated in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mount of Mekong and Ou rivers. Two large caves are home for one thousand Buddhas which are allegedly more than 300 years old. It is believed by the locals that many good-natured spirits reside in these caves. Climb some more steps up to visit a small royal cave Wat nearby you will see Lao typical village, well-known for the Lao welcome cocktail ‘lao khao’. Learn about its traditional process and have a taste of the local rice whisky. (B / L)
The Grand Luang Prabang (5-Star)
After breakfast, visit the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1904 during French colonial rule. It blends traditional Lao and French Beaux-Arts architecture, housing art objects, Royal Theater costumes, and treasures of former kings. Afterwards, travel south of town to the Kuangsi Waterfull. Its spectacular and green surrounding makes it a preserved National Park. End-route visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of the hill tribe called Hmong. They are the best-known minority group in Laos. Relax at the shady park and take a picnic lunch nearby the waterfall. We will return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon. (B / L)
The Grand Luang Prabang (5-Star)
Start your day with an optional visit to the morning alms-giving ceremony. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok and connect to your flight home. (B)
