Southeast Asia Tour: Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand -18D/17N

Our private guide will be ready to meet and greet you at the arrival hall in Hanoi. A comfortable private car with an experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel. Your guide will help you check in at the hotel.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Begin your day with a visit to the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing structure crafted from marble and granite where the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh is being embalmed.
Nearby is Ho Chi Minh’s House, a modest wooden residence in a tranquil setting where he lived and worked. Visitors can glimpse into his life through some of his personal belongings.
One Pillar Pagoda: Next, explore the One Pillar Pagoda, a striking Buddhist temple designed in the shape of a lotus blossom and perched atop a single stone pillar.
Temple of Literature: Venture to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, constructed in the late 11th century. This picturesque temple showcases well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is prominently featured on the 100,000 VND banknote.
Museum of Ethnology: In the afternoon, visit the captivating Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays). Here, you’ll find an extensive collection of traditional costumes and artifacts representing Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups.
Old Quarter Cyclo Tour: Return to central Hanoi for a unique 1-hour cyclo tour through the famed Old Quarter. Known for its ’36 streets of 36 wares,’ this district traces its origins back to the 13th century, with each street named after the artisan guilds that once thrived here. Wander through a mesmerizing labyrinth of narrow back streets, lined with tunnel tube houses, a testament to Hanoi’s rich street life.
Water Puppet Performance: Conclude your day with a captivating water puppet performance, a distinctive art form originating from the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta. Colorful wooden puppets come to life, portraying rural scenes and episodes from Vietnam’s history, all set to lively music.

The First Day Boarding: Our driver will pick you up at the hotel, departing 3 hours to Halong Bay – a World Natural Heritage site recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while having a tour briefing. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board while the ship sails further to the Bay, make your time to admire its dramatic limestone islands.
You can rest on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on the kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages, too. Our expert and experienced guide surely instructs you on basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01-hour of exploring the bay, we will return to the cruise for relaxation before attending a cooking demonstration in the late afternoon.
Enjoy a dinner and stay overnight on board

The Second Day. We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on the cruise.
Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax, sightseeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, we will explore one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay.
10.30 Take a cruise back to the jetty, enjoy a brunch on the boat, disembark the cruise, and transfer to the Noi Bai airport for a flight to Danang.

Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, named after the sweet-scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the Pho Hoi people. Here is a new spirit for traditional Hoi An specialties like Cao Lau, and Quang noodles, enjoy the cooking class served by the host with the local ‘Tam Huu’ spring roll, primarily made from Tra Que vegetables and cake with meat (Banh Xeo). Experience a day of living and working with the local people in the Tra Que vegetable village, in which you will have a chance to discover the daily life of farmers.
08:30: Crossing the small streets by car or bicycle, you can leisurely cycle on the village roads through the fields towards Tra Que vegetable village – A local farm. Take a short stroll around the vegetable garden, and then you can join the farmers in preparing the land and fertilizing it with seaweed from the local lake. The following steps are raking the ground, sowing, watering, picking vegetables, and other gardening activities. After all these activities, you will rest before lunch. Your lunch will consist of many local delicacies, including ‘Tam Huu’ spring roll, Banh Xeo, or local pancakes of the people in the middle region. You can join the cooking demonstration with the chef for the meals.
14.00: Farewell & back to Hoi An and do a Walking Tour: Explore Hoi An’s charming World Heritage ancient town, renowned for its preserved architecture, car-free streets, and local cuisine. Stroll past old merchant houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Chinese Assembly Halls. Visit the bustling market and enjoy the town’s atmospheric sights. Your entrance ticket grants access to five attractions for 24 hours, including Hoi An Ancient Town.

Free for shopping, strolling around, or resting on the beach before being transferred to the Danang airport for flying to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, meet our guide and drive to the hotel.

08.00: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver, and do a 1,5-hour drive, you will arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels where you will start discovering to enrich and experience a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which is used to be the shelters of guerrillas and V.C during the war. These extensive underground tunnels, initially constructed in 1948, played a crucial role in sheltering Viet Cong guerrillas during ground operations.
The tunnels served as multifunctional hubs, offering shelter, communication routes, and storage for essentials like hospitals, food, and weaponry.
Drive back to HCM city for lunch, then take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market.
Drive back to your hotel, and then you are free to relax.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

08.00: After breakfast, your guide will take you to Cai Be. On arrival, get on a boat and visit the Cai Be floating market. Then cruise to some villages on islands, walking on the paths to see the local daily life: orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, and traditional houses. On the way, we can stop to see the locals making rice paper for spring rolls, rice vodka, coconut candy, pop rice…Then, take a rowing boat to go deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy a peaceful lifetime.
Lunch at a local home restaurant and then keep cruising back to the Pier, meet our bus, and drive back to Saigon
Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

Free at your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buying souvenirs, and taking photos until you are transferred to the airport for your noon flight to Siem Reap (03 hours before your flight time).

Angkor Wat: Considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World. It’s the largest religious structure ever constructed, encompassing temples, pagodas, statues, palaces, and chambers. Built during the height of the Khmer Empire’s power, Angkor Wat was dedicated to King Suryavarman II.
Angkor Thom: Encircled by a grand moat, Angkor Thom resembles a fortified citadel more than a religious site. Four monumental gates grant access in each cardinal direction: north, south, east, and west. The fifth, Victory Gate, leads eastward from the Angkor Thom Royal Palace grounds. Once, each gate was connected by a causeway, but today, only the south gate retains its watery approach.
Bayon Temple: Built in the late 12th to early 13th century under King Jayavarman VII’s reign, Bayon Temple is renowned for its iconic stone faces. From a distance, it appears as a mountain, but as you approach, the multitude of serene stone visages becomes apparent. Second only to Angkor Wat in significance, Bayon Temple holds a special place in the hearts of those who explore its labyrinthine corridors.
Ta Prohm: Situated in the western part of the Angkor Wat Complex, Ta Prohm boasts a unique charm. Its massive stones blend seamlessly with the towering trees that overtake the site. This temple was built under King Jayavarman VII as part of his ambitious monastery and university construction program. Its enchanting and somewhat mysterious atmosphere made it a fitting location for scenes in the movie “Tomb Raider.” Note: The best time to visit is in the afternoon when the enormous trees provide welcome shade.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

8:00 AM, drive to Ta Prak Village, 25 minutes out of town. A packed breakfast from the hotel will be taken, and on arrival, you will meet and sit down with a local family and share it with them, and learn about local village life early in the morning.
From here, take a 30-minute ox cart ride through the village to a local market. Take a short walk through this bustling center and be introduced to Cambodian vegetables, herbs, fruits, and other local produce. Continue 1 km by foot through the picturesque countryside village, stopping to meet the local community on the way to observe whatever seasonal activity is happening at that time, such as rice planting, weaving thatch roofs, planting or harvesting vegetable crops, making fish traps, etc. Each tour will be different and the activities will depend on the time of the year, the family, and the needs of the local village. The surrounding countryside, paddy fields, and sugar palm trees are typical of Cambodia. End the morning at the local pagoda, where a special water Blessing by Buddhist Monks awaits.
At the end of your ride, have fresh coconut juice.
Travel out to Kampong Phluk in Tonle Sap Lake, a village a bit further away but which receives very few tourists. Thus, this village is the best place to see the authentic life of the local fisherman and their families who live amongst the flooded mangrove forest. At Kampong Phluk, board a local boat for a ride on the lake. On the way, see houses on stilts submerged by the lake, pass by floating houses and impressive flooded forests, and get a good feel for life on the water. Enjoy the beautiful scenery dominated by the tranquility of the lake. You will have lunch at a local restaurant during your tours.
Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap.

Free for your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buying souvenirs, and taking photos until you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Bangkok (03 hours before your flight time).

Start your day at 8:00 AM as our guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Thailand’s largest flower market, Pak Klong Talad. Stroll through the market, sample local snacks, watch flower garland making, and even get hands-on at creating your own garland and lotus flower decorations, following the Thai tradition for temple visits.
Next, hop on a tuk-tuk to visit one of Bangkok’s oldest temples, Wat Pho – famous for its impressive 45-meter (14-foot) reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. 09:00 AM, you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness and listen to the soothing chants of the monks.
Following Wat Pho, visit the Grand Palace, home to the revered Emerald Buddha statue, made of jade or jasper. Then, embark on a longtail boat ride along the picturesque canals of Thonburi to experience local life, with a stop at Wat Arun along the way.
Return to land and enjoy a TukTuk ride to explore the vibrant Chinatown. Stroll along Yaowarat Road, where shops offer a variety of goods, including gold. Explore the bustling Talad Kao Market, known for its diverse selection of fresh and dried fruits, Chinese herbs, and culinary delights.
Finally, we’ll drop you off at your choice of MBK (a popular shopping mall), the weekend market (open only on weekends), or your hotel. Please note the dress code for temple visits, and be aware that the monks’ chanting ritual occurs in the morning and may be subject to change.

Explore Ayutthaya – a rich Heritage, captivating destination, steeped in history on a Day Trip: Embark on a fascinating day trip from bustling Bangkok to the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former capital. It is located just 76 kilometers north of the capital.
Founded in 1350 by King U-Thong, Ayutthaya served as Thailand’s capital for over four centuries. During this excursion, you’ll discover a wealth of ancient ruins and artworks that witness to its storied past.
Highlights of your journey include:
Wat Sri Sanphet: This remarkable monastery once served as a royal palace during King Ramathibodi I’s reign.
Wat Phananchoeng (Wat Mahathad): Home to a revered 19-meter-tall Buddha image, this sacred site is beloved by Ayutthaya’s residents.
Wat Mahathad: Explore this iconic temple, known for its Buddha head intertwined with tree roots, a hauntingly beautiful spot for photographs.
Wat Yai Chaimongkhol: Visit one of Ayutthaya’s largest chedis, constructed by King Naresuan in the late 16th century. Discover numerous Buddha images and a serene garden.
Additionally, you’ll enjoy a boat trip to Bang Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, showcasing exquisite Thai architecture.

Chiang Mai Street Food Tour: Explore Chiang Mai, a city of stunning landscapes and a rich culinary heritage that blends traditional and modern elements. Known as a food lover’s paradise, Chiang Mai offers a unique taste of Northern Thai cuisine, influenced by Burmese and Lao flavors.
Embark on a street food adventure centered around the Three Kings Monument in the heart of the city. Sample an array of dishes, from Northern Thai noodle soup and savory stir-fries to iconic favorites like Phad Thai, khao man gai (chicken rice), and khao soi. Satisfy your sweet cravings with Thai desserts and fresh tropical fruits.
Choose between morning and afternoon tours, each including a delightful lunch or dinner. Immerse yourself in the diverse and delicious flavors that define Chiang Mai’s culinary scene.

Chiang Mai City & Doi Suthep Mountain Half Day Tour: Start your day at a bustling food and flower market. Then visit Wat Suan Dok, a serene temple and royal resting place. Drive to Doi Suthep Mountain for panoramic views and explore Wat Phra That. Return for a charming rickshaw ride in the old town.
Khantoke Dinner & Hill Tribe Show: Experience Lanna culture over dinner. Enjoy Northern Thai dishes while traditional dancers perform. Witness dances like the Finger Dance and Sword Dance. After the show, return to your hotel.

Doi Inthanon National Park: Explore the stunning Doi Inthanon National Park, a journey through picturesque paddy fields. Visit the King and Queen Pagodas, built to celebrate their 60th birthdays, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the viewpoints. Discover the Karen Hill tribe village and explore the Hill Tribe Market. Take in the beauty of Wachiratharn Waterfall and immerse yourself in nature on the Kiew Mae Pan Nature Trail, a 3-kilometer hike through lush forests, passing waterfalls and streams. Then, experience the Mae Klangluuang Nature Trail, a less-traveled route that reveals the park’s diverse landscapes, coffee plantations, and local coffee preparation at a village coffee house.

Transfer from the hotel to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure.

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