Spectacular Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Tour

Sa-wat-dee! Welcome to Bangkok, the “City of Angels"!

Met and greeted at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in (check in time is 14.00). Remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Being one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife such as Bangkok redlight district, Bangkok really has something for everyone.   

Enjoy your free time to roam around, soaking up the sights, smells and sounds of the thriving metropolis. Perhaps, you may like to take a river taxi to the bustling Chinatown for an exploring of colorful streets, wander through busy local Bangkok night markets for a shopping spree, enjoy a

Thai massage, or walk down the famous tourist mecca of Khao San road and venture on a street food crawl.

Summary of inclusions

Private airport transfer

Hotel in bangkok

Take an early visit to the famed Wat Pho to observe the serene morning chanting ritual of the monks, an incredible start for the day. This temple is considered highest among the six first-class Royal temples in Thailand, housing the largest collection of Buddha images in the country and is home to the famous gold-plated 46 m long reclining Buddha with auspicious symbols on the feet.

Continue to the majestic Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok’s most important landmark which used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand and is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. Nearby is the Wat Phra Kaew, popularly known as the Temple of Emerald Buddha, which houses the mysterious Buddha imagethat is meticulously carved from a single block of jade and deeply venerated as the country's palladium.

This afternoon, hop on a long-tail boat and cruise down the Chao Phraya River into  the winding ‘khlongs’ (canals) of Thonburi which is considered ‘wild Venice of the East’, another world away from the chaotic streets of the capital. Cruise pass lush green dotted with gilded temples on both banks, wooden stilts houses right on water, charming local markets and vendor boats serving up Thai delicacies. Life along these ‘khlongs’ has long been an inseparable part of the Thai lifestyle and has hardly changed over the years.

End the day tour with your visit to the Wat Traimit, another Bangkok's famous temple with the Golden Buddha Image weighing over 5.5 tons of solid gold. The statue, said to be casted sometime around 14 century and was covered with a layer of stucco, was revealed in 1955 when people were trying to install it into a newly built viharn at the present place.

Evening is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Boat

bangkok sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in bangkok

Take a morning flight to Chiang Rai.

Being the northernmost large city in Thailand and has been noted as ‘the gateway to the Golden Triangle’, Chiang Rai is home to unique local culture, wonderful ancient architectures, relaxed atmosphere and fine local foods.  

Upon arrival, enjoy the exploring tour of Chiang Rai city which starts with a visit to the statue of King Mengrai who founded Chiang Rai. Then, spend time to explore the remarkable Wat Phra Kaew which is the original home of the holy Emerald Buddha.
Following is the Oub Kham Museum, the centre of the Lanna Heritage Conservation Centre that houses artifacts from ancient Lanna kingdoms that once occupied parts of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. It houses, amongst other prominent stuffs, the Golden Throne of Chiang Tung (now Keng Tung, located in eastern Burma).

From here we cross the Kok River to visit to the Wat Rong Suea Ten, a magnificent temple famous for its blue colors and intricate carvings.

If time permits, you will also visit to the Black House (Baan Dam) which includes nearly 40 small black houses in various unique traditional styles. There is is a great display of huge collections of paintings, sculptures, animal bones, skins, sorns, and silver and gold items from around the world.

Evening is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Internal flight

Chiang Rai sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in Chiang Rai

Early breakfast at the hotel and then depart for the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. Here we will take visit to the Opium Museum and surrounding sights and learn about the name “Golden Triangle”.

Continue with drive on winding road along the border with splendid views of mountain landscapes with stops to visit hill tribe villages of Karen long neck, Akha, Yao and Lisu people.

You will also spend time to visit a jade cutting factory and colorful local market where you can learn more about local products and merchant practice.

Drive down to Chiang Mai and stop for visiting the Wat Rong Khun which popularly known as White Temple, a prominent religious architecture with white color and very ornate carving and decoration and the Mae Kachan Natural Hot Springs in Wieng Pa Pao district.

Check in hotel in Chiang Mai and remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Being the most vibrant city in the northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is known for its dazzling temples, interesting old city area with colorful street life, friendly locals, excellent foods, exciting night markets, and fascinating surrounding landscapes.

This evening, why not head out and join in the exciting atmosphere at the Chiang Mai famous night Bazaar.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Golden Triangle explore

Breakfast

Hotel in chiang Mai

After breakfast, leave the hotel for a short drive out of the town then along the scenic winding mountain road to the Doi Suthep Temple, the holiest temple in Chiang Mai which situated on a hill thousand meters above the surrounding landscapes. Climb the 309 step naga-guarded stairway up to the temple, exploring the fascinating temple ground, listen to the beautiful chanting by resident monks and enjoy the rewarding view of Chiang Mai’s downtown and surroundings.

Following, drive to the Royal Park Rajapruek, a wonderful botanical garden that covers an area of 80 hectares and divided into different zones with the prominent Lanna architecture of Ho Kham Luang Royal Pavilion perched at the center.

Spend our time to explore the Orchid Garden to see rare orchids and hop into different areas to explore the architectures and gardening cultures from different countries around the world.

Today you will also visit Bor Sang village that is well known for traditional handicrafts of paper umbrella-making and Sankampeng village where you will have chances to explore other famous traditional handicrafts such as silk weaving, woodcarving, silversmith, and lacquer wares making.

Return to your hotel in remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Chiang Mai Sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in Chiang mai

Take an approximately one-hour scenic drive from Chiang Mai, winding through rolling hills, forests, and local farming areas, until you arrive at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary, one of best Chiang Mai elephant sanctuaries. Once there, you can spend the entire day getting to know the wonderful elephants and learning about their daily lives and behaviors.

In this safe environment, you can interact with these friendly and joyful creatures in a variety of ways. You can feed them, play with them, walk alongside them, and even bathe them in the river. Take your time to observe and allow the elephants to fully enjoy their freedom by scratching themselves, rubbing against trees, throwing dirt, and savoring the scenery while you capture plenty of pictures.

This up-close and personal experience with these magnificent animals in their natural habitat is a truly unforgettable experience. After your time with the elephants, drive back to Chiang Mai and enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Elephant sanctuary visit

Breakfast & lunch

Hotel in Chiang mai

Breakfast at hotel then check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Ha Noi. Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel to check in.

Boasted as one of the liveliest and loveliest city in Asia, Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam with its thousand year history retains in it a deep sense of tradition and at the same time containing very sparky character of a fast growing city.The city is home of tree-lined boulevards characterized by yellow painted colonial buildings, the Old Quarter with a maze of narrow streets where you can get lost among thousands of colorful shops, traditional guilds, ancient temples, food venues, street café, sounds and smells.

Later of the day we take a leisurely walking tour for sightseeing of the Hanoi Old Quarter, a maze of streets with thousands of photo opportunities around you. Along the way, we will have chance to sightsee local street life, traditional guilds, food market, shopping areas, food venues, ancient houses and temples.

Enjoy tasting some Hanoi specialties such as Bun Cha, Banh Goi (Pillow cake), Nom bo kho (beef salad), Banh Cuon (rice paper rolls), Snail with tamarind sauce and so on.

End the day with a cup of Hanoi special egg coffee in a hundred years old family shop.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

internal flights

hanoi walking and food tasting

Hotel in hanoi

Early riser will have chance to catch the sights of special Hanoi. What an interesting experience to join with local for morning exercise around lakes, strolling around and capture scenes of the city at dawn or just sitting back sipping café au lait, watching fast moving currents of the city’s traffic. 

After breakfast, enjoy your tour of Hanoi with morning visit to the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex dedicated to the father of modern Vietnam which consists of the Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s house on stilts. Near by is the One Pillar Pagoda – an iconic symbol of the city that dated back from 1049.

Following, visit the ruin of the ancient Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and then the Temple of Literature, the first University of the country that built from 1076, where huge stone steles on turtle backs bear names of the country’s men who received Doctor Laureate through royal examinations.

In the afternoon, spend time to explore the Saint Joseph Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon Hanoi) a Gothic Revival style resembled the Notre Dame De Paris that built in 1886, Hanoi Opera House - modeled on the Palais Garnier de Paris, the National History Museum, a typical French architecture originally was the Ecole Francaise D’Extreme Orient and, end the day by a visit to the Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple where a legendary turtle is reserved.

Evening is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

hanoi Sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in ahnoi

Breakfast is at the hotel then get picked up for a drive along the fertile land of the Red River Delta to Hon Gai pier where you board the boat for cruise on spectacular Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay. 

Said to be one of the most beautiful nature wonders in the World, Halong Bay consists of thousands of limestone islands soaring up from the emerald water of the bay. The different shape of islands here is the result of the work of wind and water through millions of year. With dotted pristine beaches, floating villages, amazing natural caves and fascinating scenes, Halong and its surroundings is the must-see for travelers to Vietnam.

Check in on board upon arrival at noon time. Have lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of the bay amongst thousands of dramatic lime stone islands.

In the afternoon you will enjoy Halong Bay kayaking through the karsts and breathtaking nature or swimming on one of the Halong beaches

Enjoy sunset party while our cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage.

Dinner and overnight on board amongst islands and under star live sky.

Note: the cruise itinerary can be different depending on tide condition, boat and route assigned.

Summary of inclusions

bus

halong bay cruise

Halong kayaking

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

o/n on board cruiser

To witness the stunning sunrise over the picturesque landscape of the Bay, it's recommended to rise early in the morning with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on a delightful rowing boat tour to explore a fascinating tunnel. Afterward, you'll continue your cruise to another charming part of the Halong Bay.

As you savor a mouthwatering lunch, you'll make your way back to the harbor. Disembark the boat in the early afternoon (around 11:30 - 12:00, depending on the boat and tide), and transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Nang, the gateway to the enchanting Hoi An ancient town.

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted and transported to your hotel for check-in. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

bus

private airport transfers

Internal flight

halong bay cruise

Breakfast & lunch

Hotel in hoian

Nested by the bank of the Thu Bon River, Hoi An ancient town once was the largest sea port the Centre Vietnam from 15th to 19th century and was the hub for merchant boats from both East and West. The town is characterized by medieval streets with yellow painted ancient houses, communal halls, temples all are designated as part of the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. The exceptionally well preserved architecture, traditions and life style along with benficialbe tourist services making Hoi An today one of the top destinations in the World.

Today you have a free day to enjoy your walk around Hoi An and exploring featured sights of the town such as central market, former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese communal hall, Hoi An museum and so on…

As Hoi an is a paradise for shopping lovers, it is the chance for you to indulge yourself with some fantastic shopping of tailor made clothes and souvenirs.

Along the walk you will also have chance try some local specialties such as: Cao lau, Quang noodle, white rose, VAC cake, fried wonton, chicken rice and so on.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Summary of inclusions

Breakfast

Hotel in hoi an

This morning you will take a bicycle tour to explore the charming country of Hoi An.

Cycle our way through stunning villages and green farm lands, visiting Tra Que herb garden veggie village, meeting local farmers and joining into farming activities like: hoeing soil, using seaweed, transplanting and watering vegetable…

Following, make our way along undulating rice paddies, shrimp farm, duck farms, getting into hidden country paths, visiting local home and enjoy local interaction.

Later, enjoy a round bamboo boat rowing trip thru the water coconut forest which war the lair of Viet Cong during the war and listen the story about the history of the land.
                                        
Back to the hotel and afternoon is free at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Hoi An country ride

Farming experience

Breakfast

Hotel in hoi an

Breakfast is at the hotel.

Morning free until getting transferred to the Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Being the largest metropolis in Vietnam, Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City is a very dynamic city that contains a big blend of old and new, East and West. This place is characterized by busy traffic, fast moving daily life, skyscrapers, exciting nightlife and is home of some best street foods.  

This afternoon you will have an interesting tour to explore Saigon Ho Chi Minh City with visits to the War Remnant Museum that houses a huge display of documents and artifacts of and about recent wars in Vietnam, the century-old Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Independence Palace (former Presidential Palace of the South of Vietnam).

End our day with a visit to Ben Thanh Maket, the central market of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City.

Evening is free to enjoy Saigon nightlife at your own pace. It is good idea to head out to the night market where you have chance to enjoy a wonderful street food crawl. Another option is Pham Ngu Lao street - the tourist hub in Saigon - where you can grasp a cold beer, enjoying the colorful night there or, get up the the top of Lanmark 81 buiding for a cocktail and enjoy fantastic view of Saigon by night.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Internal flight

ho chi minh city Sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in ho chi minh city

Breakfast is at the hotel then leave Saigon for a 2 hour drive through scenic country land to the Mekong Delta with stops to visit a Cao Dai church of Caodaism whose architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail and the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a special Buddhism architecture in Mekong with more than hundred year history.

In the Mekong, you will take boat cruise on a branch of the Mekong River, exploring lively activities along river such as fishing, water transferring etc, visiting to local cottage industries such as coconut candy processing, sleeping mat weaving, salt making, pottery making and so on.

Also, you will have an exciting ride on motor cart (or bicycle) along shady paths, pass by coconut forest, green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about this fascinating tropical land and take little sampan rowing along meandering canal to explore the local way of life.

Disembark the boat and drive further down to Can Tho. Check in accommodation and the rest of the day is to wander around to explore the area.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Boat cruise mekong river

mekong delta Sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in can tho

Breakfast at the hotel then take a boat trip along the small and picturesque tributaries for sightseeing of the Cai Rang floating market, the largest and most famous one in the Mekong Delta.

Here, hundreds of boats gather for selling and buying local products of different kinds and colors making it a very hustle atmosphere on the river.

Disembark the boat and take a tour of Can tho city with visit to ancient house of Binh Thuy that was the important background for the famous movie of Director J. Annaud – L’amant and visiting to Binh Thuy Temple.

Get transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for afternoon flight to Phnom Penh.

Pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Evening is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

mekong floating market

Boat

Private vehicle

Internal flight

Breakfast

Hotel in Phnom Penh

After breakfast, start your tour today with the first visit to the National Museum that has a great collection of Khmer art with over 5000 objects are on display.

Following is the Royal Palace that contains the Royal Residence and the Throne Hall, the Silver Pagoda which which is known for its floor paved by silver tiles and functions like a national repository for cultural treasures of which is a 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds.

End the morning with visit to the Wat Phnom Temple, one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh, built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Penh from whom the city got its name.

This afternoon you will spend time for a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum also called the S-21 Prison. This prison was converted from a secondary school and used by Khmer Rough during the bloody rule from 1975 to its fall in 1979. There was an estimate of 20,000 people were imprisoned, tortured, coerced to confess what so called “revolutionary reaction crimes” before being taken to be executed at the extermination camp – the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek, located 15 km south of Phnom Penh which you will visit after. The places of Toul Sleng and Choeng Ek is the reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot rule and may call distressing for someone but it is necessary for you to learn about the never-to-be-forgotten page in the country's history.

Back to hotel and remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Sightseeing phnom penh

Breakfast

Hotel in phnom penh

Get private transfer to the airport for morning flight to Siam Reap, the gateway to the Angkor Wonder.

The same afternoon, enjoy the first impression of Siam Reap with your visit to the Banteay Srei temple that was constructed in the late 10th century and is a masterpiece of religious architecture with its no space of pink stone left undecorated. Along the way there you will spend time to visit the local village of Preah Dak where you have chance to learn something about local life and enjoy local interaction and, the Banteay Samre temple which is adorned with impressive bas relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu and Krishna legends.

Early this evening, we will take the Tuk Tuk to cruise around the town and get a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your journey.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Internal flight

angkor Sightseeing

Breakfast

Hotel in siam reap

Breakfast is at the hotel then enjoy your full day exploring the Angkor with first visit to Angkor Thom - The Great City which was built in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. Step along the causeway that characterized by the two rows of devas and asuras pulling huge naga snakes, referring to the Hinduism myth of Churning of the Sea of Milk, into the impressive South Gate of Angkor Thom. Admire the majestic Bayon Temple that consists of 54 towers featuring multitude of Buddha’s serene and mysterious smiling faces. Wander around and discover the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and more.

In the afternoon, visit to the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm, one of the most famous sights within the Angkor Archeological park, known in the movie ‘Tomb Raider’ by Angelina Jolie. This Bayon style temple was built between late 12th and early 13th centuries during the reign of the King Jayavarman VII and originally called Rajavihara. The temple left relatively untouched since it was discovered and there are enormous fig trees embracing over parts of the temple giving the impression of natural forces claim over man-made works, making it a very photogenic site.

Your last visit today is the Angkor Wat temple, one of the most impressive religiuos monuments in the World, representing the soul of the Great Khmer Empire and its glorious history. This temples complex consists of two plans: the temple-mountain with five prominent towers featuring the 5 holy peaks of the Mount Meru which is home of gods in the Hindu mytholgy and, the galleried temple decorated by extensive bas-relief, depicting episodes from Hindu epics. This temple was built in the 12th and said to have taken more than 30 years of intensive labor. What amazing architecture constructed neary thousand years ago and remains for us to see today. The view of Angkor Wat becomes most impressive during sunset time when it looks like floating on the background of the magical twilight.

Evening is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

angkor discovery

Breakfast

Hotel in siam reap

Free morning until you get transferred to the airport for flight to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island that listed as one of the world’s finest beach destinations. This place is known for its great stretches of powdery white sand with coconut palms, emerald water, warm sunlight all year round and striking town atmosphere offering little something for everyone.  Phuket is also the fantastic gateway for exhilarating day trips to many nearby tropical islands nearby.

Get pick up from the airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for kicking back with sun, sea, sand and cocktails.

Also, you may like to take an optional trip to visit the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre located in the remaining untouched rain forest of the island, and take wonderful swimming in the nearby Bang Pae waterfalls. Another option is the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary or the Tiger Kingdom where you can get close contact with these big animals.

In the evening, it is time to join in exciting nightlife of Phuket with neon lights, sidewalk open air restaurants, bars and nightclubs. A visit to one of Phuket night markets would be great, otherwise consider one of exciting cabaret shows.   

Summary of inclusions

Private airport transfer

Internal flight

beach relax

Breakfast

Hotel in phuket

Breakfast is at the hotel.

Today you have a free day for sun, sea and sand in Phuket. Optional activity is avaialble at your disposal.

Accommodation in Phuket

Summary of inclusions

Breakfast

Hotel in phuket

Breakfast is at hotel.

Free day for sun, sea and sand in Phuket. Optional activity is avaialble at your disposal.

Accommodation in Phuket

Summary of inclusions

beach relax

Breakfast

Hotel in phuket

Breakfast is at the hotel.

Morning free at your leisure. Check out time hotel at 12.00AM.

Get transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Safe travel and see you again!

Summary of inclusions

Private airport transfer

Breakfast