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Bangkok - Arrival

• Activities:

  Arrive in Bangkok, relax

• Meal:

  N/A

• Included:

  Airport transfer with guide, hotel in Bangkok

Upon your arrival in Bangkok you will be transferred to your hotel. After freshening up, enjoy your first day in the thrilling Thai Capital at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

Bangkok - Sightseeing

• Activities:

  Visit Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benjabophit, explore the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Bangkok

Discover three of Bangkok's finest temples: Wat Traimit houses a striking 3-metre tall Golden Buddha image - a gleaming, 5-ton figure of solid gold. Wat Pho houses the highly revered giant Reclining Buddha and traditional massage school, while Wat Benjabophit is famous for its elegant, white marble facade and Buddha images lining the cloister walls behind the main chapel. Alternatively, combine a tour to the three temples above with a visit to the Grand Palace. Inside its 61-acre complex, you'll encounter what is undoubtedly one of the wonders of the world, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Overnight in Bangkok

Bangkok- Sukhothai

• Activities:

  Arrive in Sukhothai, visit Sukhothai Historical Park

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfers with guides, airfare to Sukhothai, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Sukhothai

A morning flight takes us to Sukhothai, the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam. There, you will be taken on a guided tour of Sukhothai Historical Park to see important historical monuments like Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum and Wat Sri Sawai. The almost 200 ruined chedis date back to the 13th Century, an era known as the golden age in Thai history, and are still in a remarkable condition. Overnight in Sukhothai.

Sukhothai - Lampang - Chiang Mai

• Activities:

  Depart for Chiang Mai, make stopovers at some temples, experience Thai pottery, discover the complex of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Chiang Mai

Today we will be driving north towards Chiang Mai, stopping along the way at several sites of interest. Explore the remains of several wats built during the reign of Phra Ruang at Si Satchanalai Historical Park, then learn more about Thai pottery at a Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center. Our last stop before Chiang Mai is the traditional ancient temple complex of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, outside the town of Lampang. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai - Sightseeing

• Activities:

  Take a boat trip along Ping River and experience river-side life, tour around Chiang Mai city, visit Wat Suan Dok and Doi Suthep

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, boat trip, entrance fees, hotel in Chiang Mai

Enjoy this morning cruising on long-tail boats down the Ping River, observing river side lifestyles and modern residences of the Northern Thais. Spend the afternoon exploring Chiang Mai's old city, which is still surrounded by a moat and crumbling walls. Next, visit Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of Chiang Mai's royal family are interred before ascending winding mountain roads up to Doi Suthep, where you'll enjoy splendid panoramic views from one of the most sacred stupas in the country. Overnight in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang

• Activities:

  Depart for Luang Prabang, explore the city

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfer with guides, airfare to Luang Prabang, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Luang Prabang

Enjoy the morning at your leisure until transferring to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend a relaxing afternoon strolling around the former Lao capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Sight of gracious temples and French Colonial architecture. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang

• Activities:

  Tour the former Royal Palace, explore stunning wats, experience local market, attend Lao cuisine cooking class

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, cooking class, entrance fees, hotel in Luang Prabang

Your day begins with a tour of the former Royal Palace, where the venerated Prabang Buddha is housed for most of the year. Continue on to visit some of the town’s stunning wats, where you’ll admire intricate bas-reliefs, gold façades and striking stupas before commencing a tour of the local museums. Hit the local market to stock up on ingredients which will be used in your afternoon cooking class with one of Luang Prabang’s top chefs. Today you will learn the secrets to cooking authentic Lao cuisine and be provided with a recipe booklet to take home. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Luang Prabang

• Activities:

  Travel to Pak Ou Caves, experience baci ceremony

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, boat trip, entrance fees, hotel in Luang Prabang

For early risers, there is an optional visit to watch the monks collecting their morning alms. Today a boat journey up the Mekong River brings us to the Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of lacquered Buddha relics are kept inside the towering limestone caverns. In the late afternoon if it's possible you’ll have chance to attend a very unique baci ceremony. Blending Animist and Buddhist beliefs, it is performed before important events to call escaped spirits back to the body. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang - Hanoi

• Activities:

  Visit weaving village and observe processing of Sa paper, depart for Hanoi

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfers with guides, airfare to Hanoi, hotel in Hanoi

Spend the morning visiting a weaving village and discovering how Sa paper is made. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your flight Vietnam's capital of the North, Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Hanoi - Halong

• Activities:

  Arrive in Halong Bay, witness local life, experience limestone peaks and emerald green water

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, over night on board

We depart early from Hanoi and drive through the fertile Red River Delta towards Halong Bay. Keep an eye out for farmers working the rice fields aided by water buffaloes, or live pigs carried on the backs of motorbikes on their way to the market. At Halong Bay you will stay on a luxury cruise where you will be spending the night in style, cruising among limestone peaks on the emerald green waters of the bay. Overnight on board.

Halong - Hue

• Activities:

  Arrive in the Imperial Capital of Hue

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfers with guides, airfare to Hue, hotel in Hue

Awaken to scenes of everyday life for the people living on boats in the bay, before heading back to Halong City where your guide will meet you for your return trip to the Noi Bai airport in Hanoi for your short flight to Hue, the Imperial Capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hue.

Hue

• Activities:

  Explore the city of Hue by cyclo, visit pagodas, temples, wander through Dong Ba market, discover the garden houses of Hue

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Hue

Start your day with a visit the regal Imperial Citadel, seat of power of the Nguyen Dynasty and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before spending the rest of the day weaving between the legendary pagodas, tombs and temples of this gentle town from a cyclo. Bring the afternoon to a close with a wander through Dong Ba Market to see the abundance of fresh produce on display. For something different and an optional extra, discover the garden houses of Hue. Overnight in Hue.

Hue - Danang - Hoi An

• Activities:

  Drive through Hai Van Pass, visit the museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang, arrive in Hoi An

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Hoi An

Pass through a scenic fishing village and the breathtaking Hai Van Pass as you drive to the tranquil port city of Hoi An. Stop on the way in Danang to visit a museum containing the finest collection of Cham Sculpture in the world. After transferring to the hotel in Hoi An, stroll through the historic town center on a walking tour, stopping at the Japanese Covered Bridge and a colorful market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An

• Activities:

  Explore the ancient town of Hoi An

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, hotel in Hoi An

Enjoy the day at your leisure, wandering the atmospheric old streets of Hoi An, spending time at attractive riverside cafes or wandering Cua Dai Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City

• Activities:

  Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, travel to Truc Mai House

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, aiport transfers with guides, aifare to Ho Chi Minh city, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Transfer to Danang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh, the dynamic economical capital still known by its old name, Saigon. A walking tour takes you on a visit to the Reunification Palace and the city’s major sights. Take in Saigon’s impressive French Colonial Architecture during the afternoon, before paying a visit to the moving War Remnants Museum displaying imagery of both the French and 'American' wars. An optional late afternoon excursion takes you to Truc Mai House - a family of local artists to hear a musical performance. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Depart for Siem Reap (Cambodia), explore the Angkor

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, airport transfers with guides, airfare to Siem Reap, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway for your explorations of the ancient ruins of Angkor. Begin with an afternoon visit to Angkor Thom, an old city housing stunning ruins, most notably the Bayon with its mysterious Lokesvara faces and magnificent bas reliefs. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Head towards Tonle Sap, visit floating market and floating villages, explore the complex of Angkor Wat

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, boat trip, tuk tuk, entrance fees, hotel in Siem Reap

Today, say goodbye to the temples for a morning as we head to Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, the Tonle Sap. Board a local boat and visit floating villages and flooded forests, before heading back to Siem Reap for a rest. (NOTE: Due to low water levels during the dry season, the boat trip is only possible from June to March. However an alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead).This afternoon hop on a local tuk-tuk and prepare to be awed by the magnificent Angkor Wat. This temple complex is considered the masterpiece of Khmer architecture and contains numerous bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Discover the temples of the Small Circuit, depart

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees

Today, explore the temples of the Small Circuit. The most illustrious of these is Ta Prohm, built in the mid 12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes the ‘Tomb Raider Temple’ one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. Your visit will also include Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist monastery from the late 12th Century, and Srah Srang, also known as the “pool of ablutions”. Enjoy some time at leisure until it is time for your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.