A Journey Through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - 13 Nights
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A Journey Through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - 13 Nights
Embark on a holiday of a lifetime to the gems of Southeast Asia - Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Explore the colourful cultures, vibrant cities, ancient heritage sites and diverse landscape. We bring to you a mesmerising mosaic of varied experiences. Witness awe inspiring ancient relics and temples, explore stunning natural wonders and journey through bustling cities to truly capture the essence of Southeast Asia.
Indulge in a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Thailand, get the ultimate dose of culture in Cambodia and marvel at the stunning landscapes in Vietnam. Indulge in thrilling water sports activities and local cuisines that will leave a lasting impression in your heart. Everyday will be unique and memorable where a new adventure is right around the corner. Take a deep dive into the rich heritage of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and get the best of what Asia has to offer in one wholesome package.
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Day 1 : Arrival In Bangkok
Upon your arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to enjoy as you wish.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Room category: Superior
Hotel: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium 
Day 2 : Bangkok Chao Phraya River Evening Cruise With Buffet Dinner and Transfers
Experience the magic of Bangkok at night with a 2.5-hour dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Step aboard a luxurious riverboat and enjoy a leisurely journey through the heart of the city.
Relax in the elegantly furnished dining room or take in the glittering Bangkok skyline from the open-air deck. As you glide along the river, marvel at iconic landmarks like Wat Arun, the stunning 17th-century Temple of Dawn, and the Grand Palace, the historic residence of Thailand’s kings since the late 1700s.
Savor a sumptuous buffet featuring an array of Thai dishes and delectable desserts, all while being entertained by live music and traditional local performances.
Operating Hours: 19.30-21.30 hrs.
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Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Room category: Superior
Hotel: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium
Day 3 : Bangkok at leisure
After a great breakfast, take advantage of the opportunity to explore Bangkok's dynamic and culturally rich city. Spend the day seeing the many sights and hidden secrets that this bustling metropolis has to offer. There is something for everyone, from stunning temples and colourful marketplaces to delicious food and fascinating nightlife.
Bangkok is guaranteed to provide an amazing experience, whether you like to soak up the city's rich history and culture, indulge in some retail therapy, or simply meander about and take in the sights and sounds. So put on your walking shoes and prepare to explore this beautiful city!
Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Room category: Superior
Hotel: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium
Day 4 : Bangkok- Siem Reap by flight
After breakfast, proceed to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Siem Reap. When you arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, our guide and driver will meet you and take you directly to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Room category: Superior
Hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel
Day 5 : Siem Reap – Angkor Private Tour
You will have some free time after breakfast at your hotel before your day's activities begin. Our tour guide and car will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and drive you to the South Gate of Angkor Thom. You will walk through the gate and cross the Naga Bridge, where you can take some photos.
Following that, you will walk from Angkor Thom's South Gate to Bayon temple, passing by large trees and playful monkeys (please be mindful of your belongings as the monkeys may attempt to take them). After that, you'll visit Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, and the Royal Enclosure.
At 1:00 PM, you will be driven to the ANGKOR WAT Temple area, where you will visit the temple until sunset.
Finally, around 5:30 PM, our driver and guide will return you to your hotel for the night.
Enjoy Khmer Dinner in the evening.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals : Breakfast and dinner
Room Category : Superior
Hotel : Tara Angkor Hotel
Day 6 : Siem Reap at leisure
After breakfast at your hotel, you will have the rest of the day to yourself.
***Optional half-day tour to Tonle Sap Lake:***
In the morning, we will take a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and connects to the Tonle Sap River before flowing into the Mekong River in Phnom Penh. During the boat ride, we will have the opportunity to see a unique "floating village" of fishermen, which includes floating schools, a floating police station, and other structures. This "village" is essentially a large community that floats on the lake, moving from place to place as water levels and currents change.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Room category: Superior
Hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel
Day 7 : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City by flight or an Optional 3 night stay in Hoi An
After breakfast, you will be taken to Siem Reap airport for your trip to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel for check-in.
Ho Chi Minh City, often known as Saigon among locals, is a busy city that acts as a centre for commerce, finance, culture, and tourism in Vietnam. In sharp contrast to the north, this city is bustling with motorbikes and bicycles, as well as several shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. If time allows, we will go around downtown to see and enjoy the local way of life.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Room category: Deluxe
Hotel: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Day 8 : Full Day Mekong Delta Discovery Group Tour
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, you will be picked up to leave the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City and begin your journey to My Tho, a charming town situated on the left bank of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century. Then, board a sampan and cruise along the river, exploring the four scenic islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Stop at Unicorn Island, stroll along its quaint country lanes, and visit lush orchards. Enjoy tropical fruits while listening to traditional folk music performed by local artists. You will also have the chance to visit a fruit plantation.
Next, ride a hand-rowed sampan through the serene Thoi Son Canal, soaking in the beauty of the countryside. Visit a local family business, a honeybee farm, and a coconut candy workshop, where you can sample honey tea and fresh coconut candy.
Savour a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a short break.
In the afternoon, enjoy a cycling tour around Tan Thach village, where you can meet friendly locals and immerse yourself in the daily life of the Mekong Delta. For those opting out of cycling, unwind in a hammock and relish the cool breeze.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon and spend the night there.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Room category: Deluxe
Hotel: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Day 9 : Cu Chi Tunnels Group Tour
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.
Between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to embark on a journey to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, located 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Known as the "area of steel" during wartime, Cu Chi features an extensive 200-kilometer network of tunnels that served as an unbreakable underground village during the Vietnam-American War. This iconic site is celebrated for its ingenious design and remains a popular destination for both Vietnamese and international visitors.
Upon arrival, your visit begins with a brief introduction and an insightful video explaining the construction of the tunnels and how people endured the challenging conditions of wartime. Afterward, explore the preserved areas of the tunnels, which include meticulously constructed living spaces such as kitchens and bedrooms, alongside essential military facilities like storage units, weapon factories, field hospitals, and command centers. These tunnels also feature hidden trap doors and defensive traps designed for protection during the war.
As part of the experience, you will be served special tea and cassava, the staple food of guerilla fighters during the conflict. For those interested, there will also be an opportunity to try real shooting at the firing range.
After the visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will have the afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Room category: Deluxe
Hotel: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by flight
Following breakfast, we will arrange for your transportation to the airport. Prepare to travel back in time as you leave the vibrant, contemporary city of Ho Chi Minh and board a flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, our knowledgeable tour guide will greet you and provide transfer to your hotel for check-in procedures.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast
Room Category: Luxury Room
Hotel: MK Premier Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Day 11 : Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (Overnight Cruise)
07:30 - 08:00 : After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long bay by coach.
12:00 : Receptionists will welcome you at the Hạ Long International Harbour.
12:30 : The captain will greet you at the cruise by tender, and you can enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in to your cabin.
12:45 :After check-in, you will depart from the harbor and embark on your journey to explore Halong Bay, a breathtaking natural wonder of the world. As you cruise past the iconic limestone karsts and stunning seascapes, enjoy a delicious lunch featuring a selection of local specialties.
14:45 : The cruise will stop at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. From there, you will transfer by tender to Suprise cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
15:45 : After leaving Suprise cave, you will transfer by tender to Titov Island, named by Uncle Ho after Gherman Stepanovich Titov, the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962. You can swim, relax on the beach, or climb the steps of the rock to the top of the island to enjoy the corner of the magical Halong Bay.
17:00 : You will return to the cruise and relax while enjoying the sunset on the sun deck before heading to the overnight place, Titop 587.
You can enjoy the HAPPY HOUR with a buy-one-get-one-free offer (excluding wine)
18:30 : Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration
19:00 : Savor a delicious set-menu dinner
20:30 : Evening activities that include film entertainment, mini-games in the dining room, squid fishing etc
Overnight in Halong Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Room category: Ocean View Cabin
Hotel: Mila Cruise
Day 12 : Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
06:15 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.
06:30 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.
07:30 Visit Titov Island. Titov is a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay.
09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.
10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.
11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast
Room category: Luxury Room
Hotel: MK Premier Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Day 13 : Hanoi Half Day City Walking Tour
After having breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex. You will have the opportunity to walk around Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, which is the final resting place of the Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You can also explore President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969.
The next stop is the One Pillar Pagoda, which consists of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. Afterward, we will leave the One Pillar Pagoda and head to the Temple of Literature, which was the first college in Vietnam dedicated to Confucian. We will then return to Hoan Kiem Lake and have a stopover with Ngoc Son Temple.
In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a free foot massage service at a spa in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Room category: Luxury Room
Hotel: MK Premier Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Day 14 : Hanoi – Departure
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Hanoi International Airport to catch your flight back home.
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Room category: Superior
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Hotel: Hoi An Beach Resort
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