Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Hanoi

  Say hello to Vietnam! Upon arrival, your guide will warmly greet you and escort you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free you to have a good relax after a long flight.

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• Day 2: Hanoi

  In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays and Fridays, October and November) and Temple of Literature. Later, get to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which fully demonstrates the diversity of Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities' cultures (You can also opt to pay a visit to Hanoi Hilton Prison, Army Museum, History Museum or Fine Art Museum) .

  Walk around the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter to get to know the daily life of local people. After that, watch a water puppet show which depicts the daily activities in Vietnamese rural life as well as important historical events and ancient legends.

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  • Hanoi

• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  In the following 1.5 days, you'll enjoy a Halong Bay Cruise. During the cruise trip, you can have a glimpse of the beautiful landscape of the sea with nearly 2,000 limestone islands scattered over the sea. Also, there're many interesting activities to be experienced like kayaking, swimming and diving.

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  • Halong Bay

• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue

  Today, continue your leisure Halong Bay Cruise. After brunch, your cruise trip will come to an end and the guide will wait for you at the pier then accompany you to Hanoi airport (about 4 hours' drive) for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. You're walking around on your own in the evening.

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  • Hue

• Day 5: Hue

  Today, go sightseeing for the Tomb of King Ming Mang and then take a royal dragon boat on the Perfume River to the famous Thien Mu Pagoda, which has a seven-storey octagonal tower built in mid-19th century. Proceed to tour the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the former served to protect the important palaces inside while the latter was where the emperor and the royal family stayed as well as the court's workplace. Later on, stroll around the bustling Dong Ba Market and taste some delicious food.

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  • Hue

• Day 6: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An

  In the morning, depart for Hoi An. On the way, enjoy a paranoiac view of Da Nang from Hai Van Pass. Stop at Da Nang for a while, relax at the fantastic Non Nuoc Beach and visit the Cham Museum which displays an intensive and diverse collection of Champa sculpture dating from the 7th to the 15th centuries. Lastly, climb the famous Marble Mountains.

  Upon arrival in Hoi An in the afternoon, check in to the hotel and enjoy a leisure time on your own.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 7: Hoi An

  In the morning, stroll along the tiny town of Hoi An and visit the aged-old Japanese Bridge, the holy Chinese Temple and former Vietnamese merchants' houses. Your guide will explain all the historical backgrounds of these places.

  In the afternoon, explore Thanh Ha Pottery Village by a boat ride on the Hoai River. The view from the side of the river over the ancient town is truly spectacular at night.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

  Fly to Ho Chi Minh City in the morning. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and escort you to the hotel. After freshening up, you'll tour the former Presidential Palace (Reunification Palace), a great place to know about Vietnam's history. Then visit the nearby Tan Dinh Church, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. The last place you will visit today is Binh Tay Market, one of the biggest wholesale markets in Ho Chi Minh City.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

  In the morning, head to explore the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, which has mess halls, meeting rooms, an operating theater and even a tiny cinema. Then visit the massive nine-story Cao Dai Temple as today's highlight trip. In the afternoon, back to the hotel and have a good relax for the rest of the day.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho

  Leave for My Tho and enjoy a boat trip on Tien River to have a glimpse of My Tho Fish Market and four islands. Drop by a coconut candy and rice paper factory in Ben Tre. Later on, ride on a horse cart along a beautiful village to Mr. Muoi Hai's house to drink honey tea, eat some seasonal fruits and listen to the traditional music 'Tai Tu'.

  Take a sampan cruise on Mekong River. After having Lunch at a local restaurant, head to Can Tho by car and stay for overnight.

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  • Can Tho

• Day 11: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap

  Today, you'll get to Cai Rang Floating Market along the mighty Mekong River by boat. It's the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta in which people sell fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. After that, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and fly to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel. The rest of the time is free for you to spend.

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  • Siem Reap

• Day 12: Siem Reap

  In the morning, explore the famous Angkor Thom Complex. You'll visit South Gate, Bayon Temple and the Elephant Terrace, etc. in walking distance.

  In the afternoon, dive deeper into Cambodian culture by visiting the impressive Angkor Wat before continuing to Bakheng Temple for the spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat. In the evening, you'll be treated to a wonderful Apsara Dinner Show at Angkor Village Resort.

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  • Siem Reap

• Day 13: Siem Reap

  In the early morning, you can opt to watch the sunrise over the Angkor Wat to reveal the natural beauty of this area. After breakfast, move to Banteay Srei Temple renowned for splendid well-preserved stone carvings decorated the pink-hued sandstone. Later on, drop by some local villages on the way. In the afternoon, continue to visit Ta Prohm Temple with the roots of trees entwine the stone and Ta Keo Temple with five sanctuary towers on a five-level pyramid.

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  • Siem Reap

• Day 14: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang

  In the morning, take a long tail boat at the Tonle Sap Lake and get to Kompong Phluk, a floating village. Transfer to a small boat riding along the flooded mangrove forests. You'll be amazed by the sights of fishermen using all types of homemade flotation devices from the plastic bucket to polystyrene squid rafts between the sunken trees.

  In the afternoon, depart for Luang Prabang by plane. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel.

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  • Luang Prabang

• Day 15: Luang Prabang

  In the early morning, watch the alms giving ceremony. After that, visit the Morning Market or Phousi Market before getting back for breakfast. You'll head to admire Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Visoun and the fascinating Royal Palace Museum then.

  Later, marvel at the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls that falls over the rocks' edges with the light casting an ethereal glow on the scene. After a picnic lunch near the waterfall, stay at Ban Ouay Village for a while and return to Luang Prabang. On arrival, if you feel energetic, you can climb up to Mount Phousi and watch the incredible sunset.

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  • Luang Prabang

• Day 16: Luang Prabang

  After breakfast, take a cruise on the Mekong River, which provides a fascinating insight into the local rural way of life, including the opportunity to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves which collected arts of many hundred years of the Buddhist people. Further up the river, the boat will stop in Ban Xang Hai, a rice whiskey village. Return to Luang Prabang by boat and continue by car to visit Ban Xang Khong, a weaving village where traditional Sa paper is also produced.

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  • Luang Prabang

• Day 17: Luang Prabang - Chiang Mai

  After breakfast, you'll then take your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, your guide will welcome you and escort you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to discover the city.

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  • Chiang Mai

• Day 18: Chiang Mai

  Today, you will make some new friends by visiting the inhabitants of Baan Chang Elephant Park. After leaving the hotel at around 8:30 to 9:00, 50 minutes later you will be meeting, playing with, touching and bathing the elephants which live in this sustainable, ethical tourism park. After a vegetarian lunch for yourself, you will help prepare another for the elephants then feed them. Before returning to Chiang Mai, the Elephant's Day Care ends with a visit to the nursery area to meet the delightful baby elephants.

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  • Chiang Mai

• Day 19: Chiang Mai - Bangkok

  Today, stop at Wat Umong on your way to Doi Suthep. The most unique feature of the temple is the tunnels which give the wat its name ("umong" is the Thai word for "tunnel"). Later, further up the road you'll reach the magical staircase leading to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a major temple overlooking Chiang Mai part way up Mount Doi Suthep. After that, you'll fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel.

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  • Bangkok

• Day 20: Bangkok

  Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel; then, you will glimpse the local daily life in the vibrant flower and vegetable market. Next, explore the renowned Grand Palace and the nearby Wat Phra Kaew. After that, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the Palace.

  Take a long-tail boat trip in the afternoon to see a more tranquil and verdant side of Bangkok. Wat Arun, the day's final stop, is a good place for you to take some stunning photos.

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  • Bangkok

• Day 21: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok

  After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ayutthaya for a journey back to the former capital, which is now UNESCO's World Heritage site. You will start your sightseeing from Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, one of the most beautiful Summer Palace in Thailand. Continue to Wat Maha That, a classic temple ruin of Ayutthaya and famous for the picturesque Buddha head engulfed by the Bodhi tree roots. The foundation size, remaining prangs, and towers attest to the significance of its time.

  After a local Thai lunch, you move on to the Ayutthaya Historical Park and visit to the ancient palace ground. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, once a royal temple lying beside the Grand Palace, was once the most significant temple during the Ayutthaya period. Adjacent to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is Viharn Phra Mongkolbopit, an impressive building that houses a large seated bronze Buddha image. Its rebuilt pristine hall was believed to be a replica of the old Assembly Hall of Ayutthaya.

  After the tour back to your hotel in Bangkok for an overnight.

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  • Bangkok

• Day 22: Departure

  In the morning, enjoy your last stay in Thailand and your guide will accompany you to the airport for your return flight.

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