Best price guaranteeBeauty Of Vietnam Cambodia & Thailand 19 Days
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Overview
There is never an end to the splendor of Southeast Asia on this 19-day tour through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Join in this tour, you will have a chance to discover the breath of life along the Mekong Delta and savor every moment among the lushly green vegetation and mighty waterways. Explore the complex of Angkor where the vast collection of temples is not just inspiring but breathtaking and have an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay in a wooden junk with visits to one of its amazing caves. Your well-deserved and truly wonderful holiday has begun.
Code: MC03
Duraton: 19 days
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Departure From: Vietnam
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Destination: HANOI - HALONG BAY - HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - BANGKOK
Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival
Welcome to Ha Noi, the capital of Vietnam. You will be welcomed by our tour guide and transfer directly to hotel in Hanoi.
Optional: The rest of the day is free at leisure. You might have a sleep to recover or wander around for some own exploration or consider taking part one of our suggested actvities below:
Water Puppet Show: A traditional Vietnamese water performing art, at which Vietnamese folk tales, history and local lives are introduced via colorful puppets.
Vietnamese Cooking Class or Foodie Tours: Food in Vietnam, especially Hanoi, is totally tasty and able to mesmerize any visitor. A short walk around Old Quarter for some of Hanoi’s best food, or participation in a fun Vietnam’s cooking class could be a good start to your journey in this lovely country.
Optional: The rest of the day is free at leisure. You might have a sleep to recover or wander around for some own exploration or consider taking part one of our suggested actvities below:
Water Puppet Show: A traditional Vietnamese water performing art, at which Vietnamese folk tales, history and local lives are introduced via colorful puppets.
Vietnamese Cooking Class or Foodie Tours: Food in Vietnam, especially Hanoi, is totally tasty and able to mesmerize any visitor. A short walk around Old Quarter for some of Hanoi’s best food, or participation in a fun Vietnam’s cooking class could be a good start to your journey in this lovely country.
Day 2: Ha Noi Half Day City Tour (B/L)
Morning or afternoon depature depend on availability.
Begin the first day of the trip with a tour of Hanoi. Depart from the hotel for a visit to Vietnam's first university - the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.
Continue to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Nearby is the Mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside, closed Mon and Fri and from Jun - Aug)
Visit the picturesque West Lake and its sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years.
After visiting, you will have a meal at an Vietnamese Restaurant. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Begin the first day of the trip with a tour of Hanoi. Depart from the hotel for a visit to Vietnam's first university - the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.
Continue to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Nearby is the Mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside, closed Mon and Fri and from Jun - Aug)
Visit the picturesque West Lake and its sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years.
After visiting, you will have a meal at an Vietnamese Restaurant. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 3: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, driver picks up and transfer to Halong Bay, known as a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty and known in Vietnamese as "Dragon descending to the sea".
Upon arrival, the boat crew welcome you and check in then enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. You can also admire thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water.
Following break, depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you’ll join some activities on boat to discover the beauty of the bay such as visit a cave, doing kayaking or enjoy swimming in the sea before getting back to the junk for relaxing and dinner. Overnight on board.
Upon arrival, the boat crew welcome you and check in then enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. You can also admire thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water.
Following break, depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you’ll join some activities on boat to discover the beauty of the bay such as visit a cave, doing kayaking or enjoy swimming in the sea before getting back to the junk for relaxing and dinner. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi - Da Nang (B)
Start your 2nd day in Halong with an early tai-chi class, or simply wake up and witness the amazing sunrise on the bay. After breakfast, cruise take you to explore the most stunning caves in Halong.
The early lunch will be served on the way getting back to the main dock for transferring to Hanoi for the departing flight.
Take a short flight to Da Nang. On arrival at airport, you’ll take a forty-five minute ride to Hoi An then check in hotel.
The early lunch will be served on the way getting back to the main dock for transferring to Hanoi for the departing flight.
Take a short flight to Da Nang. On arrival at airport, you’ll take a forty-five minute ride to Hoi An then check in hotel.
Day 5: Hoi An Half Day Tour (B)
Hoi An is an old port town, which was founded with mixture of different cultures from Vietnam to Japan, China and Europe.
We will wander along old streets, cross several old houses, see the daily lives of local people and witness how historical elements of the town merging with modernity. We will also visit some of the ancient monuments from other nations, like the Japanese Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese.
And after some walking, a gold glass of traditional herbal drink from a street-side shop is the best way to refersh and enjoy the true taste of Hoi An on your tongue. If we have enough time, we will also pass by a handicraft store, at which you could directly see the creation of most notable souvenirs in town, and take some of them back to your hometown.
We will wander along old streets, cross several old houses, see the daily lives of local people and witness how historical elements of the town merging with modernity. We will also visit some of the ancient monuments from other nations, like the Japanese Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese.
And after some walking, a gold glass of traditional herbal drink from a street-side shop is the best way to refersh and enjoy the true taste of Hoi An on your tongue. If we have enough time, we will also pass by a handicraft store, at which you could directly see the creation of most notable souvenirs in town, and take some of them back to your hometown.
Day 6: Hoi An Free Day (B)
Optional: We introduce some ways to explore the beauty of Hoi An, you can choose one of below options:
Option 1: Discover My Son Holly Land Half day: My Son Sanctuary - a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province.
Price from $50/person
Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh village: Join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities.
Price from $70/person.
Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour.
Price from $85/person.
Option 1: Discover My Son Holly Land Half day: My Son Sanctuary - a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province.
Price from $50/person
Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh village: Join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities.
Price from $70/person.
Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour.
Price from $85/person.
Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh (B)
After having breakfast, our driver will transfer you to Da Nang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
After about 1.5 hours flight time, you will reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh, at which our driver is waiting to bring you to hotels in the city centre.
Check-in hotel and free to explore the city on your own (or simply having a nap).
After about 1.5 hours flight time, you will reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh, at which our driver is waiting to bring you to hotels in the city centre.
Check-in hotel and free to explore the city on your own (or simply having a nap).
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Half Day Tour (B)
Our guide will show you the most interesting sights in Ho Chi Minh. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace - this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. Afterward, we visit Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You'll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convival people in the city centre. Return your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Free time in the rest of day.
Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You'll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convival people in the city centre. Return your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Free time in the rest of day.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B/L)
Escape from the city for a tour of the Mekong Delta, where you'll see what life is like beyond the urban center of the south. An incredibly fertile region, the Mekong Delta's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output. Enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside, still untouched by tourism. Board on boat and experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms and exotic fruit farms. Touring the orchards, paddy fields and swamplands of the Mekong Delta, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into the pages of a geography textbook.
You will be transferred to Can Tho for staying overnight at hotel there.
You will be transferred to Can Tho for staying overnight at hotel there.
Day 10: Cai Rang Floating Market (B/L)
Early wake up with a visit to Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho. Travel along the Mekong and the natural network of canals by motor boat and sampan under the shadows of water coconut trees. Taste seasonal fruits right from the orchard, meet friendly locals and visit the region's lively floating markets. Northwest of Can Tho meanwhile, and a stone’s throw from the Cambodian border, is the ebullient town of Chau Doc, south of which Sam Mountain provides a welcome undulation in the surrounding plains. The opening of the border here has brought a steady stream of travelers going on to Phnom Penh by boat. Afternoon road transfer to Chau Doc and spend one night at this sleepy little town.
Day 11: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (B)
Have breakfast at hotel. Head to the boat station, take speed boat to Phnom Penh. Transfer to the hotel or checking in. Free at leisure.
Day 12: Half Day Phnom Penh City - Siem Reap (B)
After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide picks up at your hotel and transfer to visit Independence Monument.
Continue the city tour to Royal Palace compound, the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style palaces. Visit Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha status that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver.
We continue explore National Museum the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was buit since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, cooper, wood and others.
The next destination is Wat Phnom , the only one hill in town with sacred sites. Climb the stairs to the top of the hill for fabulous views of the city below.
Then we transfer directly to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap (6 hour drive). Your guide will be not with you on bus but he/she will meet you in Siem Reap. The bus will stop at Arunras Restaurant for restroom and where you can find your own meals or snack before continue to final destination.
Upon arrival Siem Reap, meet your guide at Borei Seang Nam station and transfer to check in at hotel for refreshment. Siem Reap is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Park which is roughly 7 kilometres away. However, the town itself is worth exploring with day and night markets, Khmer massage and spa treatments, a variety of great cafes and restaurants, and even fish massage.
Relax as you prepare for your much-anticipated visit to Angkor tomorrow.
Continue the city tour to Royal Palace compound, the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style palaces. Visit Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha status that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver.
We continue explore National Museum the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was buit since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, cooper, wood and others.
The next destination is Wat Phnom , the only one hill in town with sacred sites. Climb the stairs to the top of the hill for fabulous views of the city below.
Then we transfer directly to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap (6 hour drive). Your guide will be not with you on bus but he/she will meet you in Siem Reap. The bus will stop at Arunras Restaurant for restroom and where you can find your own meals or snack before continue to final destination.
Upon arrival Siem Reap, meet your guide at Borei Seang Nam station and transfer to check in at hotel for refreshment. Siem Reap is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Park which is roughly 7 kilometres away. However, the town itself is worth exploring with day and night markets, Khmer massage and spa treatments, a variety of great cafes and restaurants, and even fish massage.
Relax as you prepare for your much-anticipated visit to Angkor tomorrow.
Day 13: Angkor Wat Complex Full Day (B/L/D)
Morning, visit jungle Ta Prohm Temple. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Begin tour to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, start from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon, explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. 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. Last but not least, view a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.
Tonight enjoy buffet dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at Amazon or Kulen II restaurant.
Afternoon, explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. 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. Last but not least, view a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.
Tonight enjoy buffet dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at Amazon or Kulen II restaurant.
Day 14: Free Day In Siem Reap (B)
This day is free for you to pursue your interests. Perhaps hit the markets for some delicious street food, and indulge in a traditional Khmer massage, or get one final insight into the heart of Cambodia with a cooking class.
Day 15: Siem Reap - Bangkok (B)
Free until transfer to Siem Reap International airport for flight to Bangkok. Guide and driver pick you up at the airport when arriving and transfer to hotel in Bangkok.
Day 16: Bangkok Full Day (B/L)
A visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Charki Kings and the Eight Colored Towers.
In Thailand, it is considered to be a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minutes’ Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing.
Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).
Finally, a visit to the Flower and vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, this part of Bangkok brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. The end of this Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain. Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
In Thailand, it is considered to be a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minutes’ Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing.
Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).
Finally, a visit to the Flower and vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, this part of Bangkok brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. The end of this Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain. Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
Day 17: Authaya Discovery (B/L)
8:00 - 8:30 am Car & Guide pick up at hotel in Bangkok.
09:00 am. We start the trip with visit the Summer Palace, the Royal Palace at Bang Pa In. Now the Palace is used occasionally by their Majesties King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit as residence and for receptions and banquet.
10:30 am. Continue trip to Ayutthaya Ancient Capital, the city and temples.
11:30 am. Have lunch at local restaurant.
12:30 pm. Afternoon we will visit all Wat in Ayutthaya. First visit is Wat Mahathat - Over 600 years old - the heart and soul of Ayutthaya people. It was completely destroyed by Burmese during the Thai -Burmese War & The buddha's head inside the tree. Second Wat is Wat Mongkol Borpit - The biggest sitting buddha Continue with Wat Phrasri Sanphet- former palace with tree Big Chedies. Finish with Wat Lokiyasutharam- has a mysterious past - a large reclining Buddha image, constructed in the style of Early Ayutthaya Period.
15:30 pm Return Bangkok in afternoon.
09:00 am. We start the trip with visit the Summer Palace, the Royal Palace at Bang Pa In. Now the Palace is used occasionally by their Majesties King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit as residence and for receptions and banquet.
10:30 am. Continue trip to Ayutthaya Ancient Capital, the city and temples.
11:30 am. Have lunch at local restaurant.
12:30 pm. Afternoon we will visit all Wat in Ayutthaya. First visit is Wat Mahathat - Over 600 years old - the heart and soul of Ayutthaya people. It was completely destroyed by Burmese during the Thai -Burmese War & The buddha's head inside the tree. Second Wat is Wat Mongkol Borpit - The biggest sitting buddha Continue with Wat Phrasri Sanphet- former palace with tree Big Chedies. Finish with Wat Lokiyasutharam- has a mysterious past - a large reclining Buddha image, constructed in the style of Early Ayutthaya Period.
15:30 pm Return Bangkok in afternoon.
Day 18: Bangkok Free Day (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your free day in Bangkok.
Day 19: Depart (B)
Breakfast and free at hotel until flight time, our driver transfer you to the airport to catch flight back home. Tour ends.
Price & Inclusion
Notes:
| 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2020 | Small Group | Private Tour |
| Economy (2*) | $1825 | $1989 |
| Superior (3*) | $1942 | $2126 |
| First Class (4*) | $2202 | $2537 |
Notes:
- All prices are based on per adult, in Doube/Twin sharing.
- Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request.
Price Includes:
- Overnight in Shared Twin/Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
- All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off).
- All-in tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Meals as indicated in the program.
- Entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Speed boat ticket Chau Doc – Phnom Penh.
- 2 domestic flights Hanoi - Hue; Danang - Ho Chi Minh (20kg luggage inclusion).
- 1 International flight: Siemreap - Bangkok (20kg luggage inclusion).
Price Excludes:
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out.
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the accommodation (if any).
- International flights and taxes.
- Visa or Passport Fees.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips, laundry and gratuities.
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals.
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