Gems of Southeast Asia: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - 13 Nights
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Gems of Southeast Asia: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - 13 Nights
Embark on a holiday of a lifetime to the gems of Southeast Asia - Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Trip Highlights:
- Bangkok: Chao Phraya River evening cruise with buffet dinner
- Siem Reap: Traditional khmer dinner, Angkor Wat private tour
- Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels group tour and Mekong Delta group tour with boat ride
- Hanoi: Complimentary foot massage, water puppet show, walking tour of the city
- Halong Bay: All inclusive stay at the cruise, fun activities like cave visits, cooking demonstrations, and squid fishing
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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.
Hotel: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium 
Room: Superior
Day 2 : Bangkok Chao Phraya River Evening Cruise With Buffet Dinner
After breakfast, you will be staying at the hotel till it's evening time.
Later, go on a 2.5 hr long dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. This will be followed by a buffet dinner.
Operating Hours: 19.30-21.30 hrs.
Inclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live music
- Thai & International Buffet
- Historical landmarks along cruising route
- Cabaret Show & Thai Classical Dance & Live Music
- Refreshment with Hot Coffee, Tea and Desserts
- Welcome Drink
Finally get transferred back to your hotel in Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Hotel: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium
Room: Superior
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 : Bangkok at leisure
After breakfast the rest of the day will be free for you to spend in leisure and relaxation. You can either stay at the hotel and make use of its amenities or head out to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Hotel: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium
Room: Superior
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : Bangkok - Siem Reap (by flight)
After breakfast, proceed to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
On reaching Siem Reap International Airport, our guide and driver will meet you and take you directly to your hotel to get you checked-in.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel
Room: Superior
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 : Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Private Tour
After breakfast, you will have some time in tour hands before heading out for a provate tour of the Angkor Wat Temple Complex.
Make your way through the Naga Gate, head over to the South Gate and till Bayon temple. This will be followed by a visit to Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, and the Royal Enclosure.
At 1:00 PM, you will be driven to the the main Angkor Wat Temple area, where you will spend time till sun set.
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.
Hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel
Room: Superior
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
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. During the boat ride, you 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.
Hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel
Room: Superior
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 : Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City (by flight)
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.
If time allows, we will go around downtown to see and enjoy the local way of life.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hotel: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Room: Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Full Day Mekong Delta Discovery Group Tour
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
You will then 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 and fruit plantations.
Next, ride a hand-rowed sampan through the serene Thoi Son Canal. 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.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon and spend the night there.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hotel: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Room: Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9 : Cu Chi Tunnels Group Tour
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.
You will then be picked up from your hotel to embark on a journey to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
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. As a part of the experience, you will be served a 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.
Hotel: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Room: Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi (by flight)
Following breakfast, prepare to travel back in time as you board the flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, you will be greeted by a representative who will help you get checked in at your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel: MK Premier Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Room: Luxury Room
Meals: Breakfast
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 : Enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in to your cabin.
12:45 : Depart from the harbor and explore Halong Bay. 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. 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.
You can enjoy 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.
Hotel: Mila Cruise
Room: Ocean View Cabin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 : Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
06:15 : Wake up and indulge in a rejuvenating Tai Chi before breakfast
06:30 : Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast will be served in the restaurant
07:30 : Visit Titov Island
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
Hotel: MK Premier Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Room category: Luxury Room
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 : Hanoi Half Day City Walking Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked 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.
The next stop is the One Pillar Pagoda, which consists of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. You 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.
Hotel: MK Premier Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Room: Luxury Room
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
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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Inclusions:
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- Return private airport transfers
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Round - trip flights with baggage