Welcome To “The Land of Smiles.” Upon Arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Transfer to The Hotel for Check-In (Standard Check-In Time Is 1400 Hours). Leisure Day.
Overnight at a hotel in Bangkok
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Breakfast At the Hotel. Proceed For Bangkok City & Temple Tour. Visit Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Marble Buddha with Bangkok City Tour + Gems Gallery. Later In the Evening Enjoy Amazing Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner. Take In Bangkok's Most Famous and Sacred Landmarks from A Scenic Viewpoint: Aboard the Chao Phraya Princess Cruise, Swiftly Gliding the Night. For A Unique Cruise Ride, The Dinner Cruise Features a Grandiose Buffet with Your Favorite Thai Dishes, As Well As A Selection of International Treats, Spread Out for Your Enjoyment. Along With a Live Band to Grace Your Dinner with Throwback Tunes and A Dose of Nostalgia, The Chao Phraya Princess Cruise Promises No Less Than an Entertaining and Memorable Night for Sure.
After An Early Breakfast Proceed to Safari World and Marine Park:
It Offers a Fun Day Out for The Whole Family. View The Wild Animals, Feed the Giraffes, Enjoy Six Different Shows, Etc.
After An Early Breakfast Proceed to Your Next Destination, Chiang Mai. Upon Arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, Transfer Hotel. And Check in To the Hotel. Afternoon Drive Up to Doi Suthep Mountain to Visit Phra that Doi Suthep Temple and To Enjoy Panoramic View of The City from The Mountain Top.
Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Mai
After Breakfast at The Hotel Visit Varorot Market, Tour in The Old. Strolling The Large Central Market with Its Section Varorot River and Back in Town Next Flowers. Explore The Old City Visit Wat Chedi Luang (Ad 1411), Where the Emerald Buddha Was Once Enshrined; Wat Pra Singh (Ad 1345), Housing A Very Sacred 1,500-Year-Old Buddha Image; And Wat Suan Dok (Ad1371), Where the Ashes of Chiang Mai's Royal Family Are Interred. Afternoon Go to Royal Ratchaphruek Landscaped Grounds Featuring Flowers, Plants & Sculptures, Plus an Elegant Commemorative Chapel and Then Head Out on A Visit to Wat Umong, A Fascinating 14th Century Forest Temple. It Is More Forest Park Than Temple, and Interesting for The Many Tunnels It Contains - Legend Has It That They Were Originally Built to Keep a Highly Regarded but Rather Scatter-Brained Monk from Wandering Away.
After Breakfast, Check-Out from The Hotel and Proceed Towards Chiang Rai (3 Hour’s Drive). On Arrival Chiang Rai Visit Golden Triangle Here There Are Magnificent Views Over the Mekong River to The Physical Triangle Made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at The Confluence of The Ruak and Mae Khong. After That a Visit at A Small Opium Museum Later Check into The Hotel.
Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Rai
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing ride in a tuk-tuk (1-2 pax) to explore the authentic side of Chiang Rai. First, visit the King Mengrai Monument, commemorating the king who founded Chiang Rai in 1262. Next, see the Golden Clock Tower, built in 2008 to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The clock tower features the signature style of Chalermchai Kositpipat, the artist who designed and built the White Temple. Afterwards, visit the Oub Kham Museum, which houses a collection of objects from regions once part of or affiliated with the Lanna Kingdoms, including northern Thailand, northeast Myanmar, southwest China, and Vietnam. Then, visit Wat Pla Kang, an amazing Chinese pagoda surrounded by mountains. Later, drive to Ban Dum (Black House), an art museum decorated in a dramatic black tone. Finally, return to the hotel.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia! Upon arrival, clear immigration formalities and transfer to the hotel for check-in (standard check-in time is 2:00 PM). In the afternoon, visit Senteurs d'Angkor Workshop and Garden. Senteurs d’Angkor offers a range of souvenirs carefully crafted from raw materials to packaging, providing a meaningful representation of the local culture. You will also observe the various steps involved in treating and preparing local spices (such as Kampot pepper, lemongrass, and chili) and learn how they are blended to create traditional dishes like curry or amok. Continue your visit to Wat Bo Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Siem Reap, which contains many Khmer murals and sculptures. This quiet pagoda is worth a visit for those interested in connecting more with Cambodia’s spiritual side.
Overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap
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After breakfast at the hotel, visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, starting with the South Gate, renowned for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. Explore Bayon Temple, unique with its 54 towers adorned with over 200 smiling faces, and Baphuon Temple, located north of Bayon and representing Mount Meru, the holy residence of the gods in Hindu tradition. Conclude your visit to this ancient city by exploring the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to the jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm, where enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers entwine with the stone foundations, giving the impression of nature reclaiming man-made structures. This temple is famous for being a major location in the movie Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, renowned for the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which adorns the walls and tells the stories of Hindu legends. This architectural masterpiece, constructed in the 12th century, spans about 210 hectares. Wander around this vast edifice, exploring its many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds reflecting the towering temple. End the day with a visit to Phnom Bakheng, where you can relax and enjoy a serene sunset view. Return to downtown Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. In the afternoon, start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, a significant historical site marking the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Today, the grand building serves as a museum and a venue for official receptions. Nearby is the colonial-style Central Post Office, one of the city's major landmarks. Enjoy a walking tour on Nguyen Hue Street, where you can take photos of the Opera House (exterior) and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (exterior). Continue walking to Ben Thanh Market, one of Saigon's iconic symbols, to experience the daily life of the locals and shop for handmade goods.
Overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast at the hotel, head to My Tho, known for its coconut groves and family-run factories producing local products like coconut candy and rice paper. Upon arrival, embark on a boat cruise on the mighty Mekong River, observing the daily life of locals along the banks. Stop at one of the four islands in the area for sightseeing and enjoy fresh tropical fruits served in a garden, accompanied by traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Later, transfer to smaller boats rowed by locals through narrow canals lined with water coconut trees to visit local factories. Here, taste honey tea, see how locals produce coconut candy and milk, and try some yourself. You can also stroll through a garden where locals keep honeybees. Continue your journey on a larger boat to explore the vast area. In the afternoon, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous pagoda whose architecture blends Chinese, Cambodian, and French cultures. Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. This extensive network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary for their crucial role in the war. In their prime, the tunnels functioned as underground cities, complete with trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. After a brief introductory video explaining how the tunnels were constructed, you'll have the opportunity to crawl through a short section of the tunnels to experience their oppressive narrowness and heat.
In the afternoon, your guide and driver will take you to two shopping destinations (a local market and a shopping mall) for you to explore at your own pace. If time permits, you can visit both places.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. In the afternoon, take an interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit the serene Chinese Assembly Halls, admire the charm of ancient houses, or enjoy Central Vietnamese folk music at old clubhouses. Later, you can stop at shrines or stroll through the market by the Thu Bon River, where you may experience the same inspiration as artists who view the rooftops of Hoi An as a magical old world with an Oriental feel.
Overnight at a hotel in Hoian
After breakfast at the hotel, depart in the morning for My Son Sanctuary, once an imperial city during the Champa Dynasty between the 4th and 8th centuries. Visit the Cham people's ruined towers and learn about the architecture of the Cham civilization. Spend about 1.5 hours exploring the large complex of religious relics, which comprises more than 65 architectural works. In 1999, UNESCO designated the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site. You will also have the chance to enjoy the traditional Apsara dance performed by Cham girls. In the afternoon, transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Here, you will experience a basket boat ride through the coconut forest and learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families, and their community. Experience the thrill of floating on the water waves and join in a fun basket boat race with lively drum music. Aboard a boat and cruise on the Cua Dai River, passing through a unique eco-region with a beautiful mangrove forest, home to many animals such as crabs, shrimp, fish, and soft-bodied creatures. Local people will teach you how to paddle the Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and share stories of past wars and the harsh conditions soldiers had to endure.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-in at your hotel. At 10 am, transfer to Danang. In the afternoon, embark on a city tour starting with the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills. Explore natural caves, visit a Buddhist pagoda, and enjoy sweeping views from the summits. Then, visit the Son Tra Peninsula, where you can admire panoramic ocean views and the Giant Lady Buddha Statue, the tallest statue in Vietnam. Return to the city center to visit the Dragon Bridge, featuring a 666-meter steel dragon, and Han Market, a two-story market dating back to the 1940s. Here, you can find local produce, handicrafts, clothing, accessories, and souvenirs.
Overnight at a hotel in Danang
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Ba Na Hills to explore this beautiful attraction in Da Nang City. You'll take a cable car to the mountain summit at 1,487 meters above sea level. Start your visit at Ba Na Hill, where you can enjoy various attractions such as the funicular, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar & Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Thich Ca Buddhist Statue. In the afternoon, participate in activities and games at Fantasy Park. Later, walk to the mountain summit, the highest point of Ba Na Mountain at 1,487 meters, to visit the Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong Tower, and Golden Bridge, capturing stunning photos of the mountain and Da Nang City. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out. In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, the first high school for Vietnamese scholars and a temple dedicated to Confucius. Continue to the picturesque West Lake to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century. Next, take a short walking tour through the fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses known as 'The 36 Streets,' where each street is named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics to crafts and from medicines to tombstones. Conclude your day with a visit to Ngoc Son Temple located on Hoan Kiem Lake.
Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out. In the morning, take a private transfer via the old road (3.5 to 4 hours) to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 1994 and 2006, and the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin. Upon arrival in Halong, check in to your overnight cruise to explore the magnificent beauty of this "Descending-Dragon" Bay, characterized by thousands of uniquely shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch featuring local cuisine on board, visit the grottoes, stop swimming or kayaking, pass by floating houses, and get a close-up view of the stunning islets. Back on the cruise, enjoy a cooking demonstration before having dinner (local food). In the evening, participate in activities on the boat or relax at your leisure.
Overnight at a Halong Bay Cruise
After breakfast at the hotel, continue your boat cruise through the marvelous areas of Halong Bay, where each islet is named after its shape or resemblance, such as Sail Island, Fisherman’s Head Rock, Butterfly Rock, and Turtle Islet. Check out of your room and enjoy brunch on board featuring local cuisine while the cruise returns to the pier. Disembark from the cruise and transfer back to Hanoi via the expressway (a 2.5 to 3-hour drive), then head to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to the city center, then to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight at a hotel in Luang Prabang
Have breakfast at the hotel. Today, embarked on a guided tour to see the city's oldest temple, Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, renowned for its classical Laotian architecture with sweeping roofs that almost touch the ground. Next, visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which houses a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture from the early kings to the last sovereign. Continue to the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Then, climb to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred gilded stupa and a panoramic view of the city at sunset, along with the Mekong River. From there, explore the night market, where you can find a charming selection of handmade textiles created by local and hill tribe people around Luang Prabang.
Have breakfast at the hotel. Today, you'll explore Laos' traditional crafts by visiting local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups: Ban Ouay (Hmong Village), Ban Ou (Laoloum Village), and Ban Thapene (Khmu Village). Then, drive to the stunning Khouangsi Waterfall, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. Returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, visit Ban Xangkhong, a village renowned for its silk weaving and Saa (jute) papermaking. Conclude your day by observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River. Enjoy breathtaking views of the tranquil countryside as you explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which are filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. On the way, stop at Ban Xanghai, a village known for making local rice wine. On the return journey, visit the traditional villages of Ban Xienglek and Ban Xangkhong, famous for handmade jute paper. Then take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village renowned for its hand weaving.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, where you will catch your connecting flight home, taking with your beautiful memories of your trip.
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