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FASINATING ASIA THAILAND - VIETNAM – CAMBODIA
   
FASINATING ASIA

THAILAND - VIETNAM – CAMBODIA

18 DAYS 17 NIGHTS

   
DAY 01
Upon arrival in Bangkok
 
Meals: none
Upon arrival, our tour guide will come to pick up and transfer you to the hotel. Free at your leisure.
O/N in Bangkok
   
   
DAY 02
Grand Palace – Emerald Buddha Image – Canals tour
 

Meals: B L
After breakfast, the tour guide will transfer you to the pier for take a long tail boat observe the lifestyle of local peoples along the Bangkok Noi Canals. Later, continue to the Royal Barge where you see many beautiful Royal Barges which are used in the important ceremony only in special occasion. Then, move to Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn for sacred the Ancient Prang before take a public boat crossing to the others side of Chao Phraya River for lunch at the local restaurant. Afternoon, embark to Wat Phra Kaew for sacred one of the most important Buddha Image known as Emerald Buddha Image including excursion to the famous mutal painting at the wall surrounding the temple, Viharn, Doors Guardian, Golden Chedi and etc. After that, walking through the gate to the middle zone of the Grand Palace. There you see many wonderful building are created as original Thai Architecture Style and Union Western. One of the most popular Buildings is Chakri Mahaprasart Throne Hall. This one is located as outstanding in the middle of Grand Palace with 3 spires on the top of the building. It was used as the State Banquet for the chief of state in special occasion. From now, it is used as the weapon museum and keeping for the King’s statue who passed away.
O/N in Bangkok

   
   
DAY 03
Bangkok - Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep – San Khamphaeng & Borsang Village)

 

Meals: B L
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Chiang Mai. After check in at the hotel, you will be transfer to Doi Suthep for sacred the Lord Buddha Relic which is enshrined in the golden Chedi. Later, transfer to San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon about 6kms north of Chiang Mai where the exquisite ceramics are produced, these are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to observe the intricacies of both the lacquerware and silverware craftman. Lunch at the local restaurant then return to the hotel and free at leisure.
O/N in Chiang Mai

   
 

 

DAY 04
Chiang Mai – Mae Taeng Elephant Camp
 

Meals: B L
This morning you will be transfer to the Elephant camp at Mae Tang. Visit the Jungle Raft Elephant Camp in Mae Taeng, first to see the elephant shows. After the shows you will be an exciting ride on the elephants crossing the Mae Taeng river and up the hill. This last about 45 minutes. Then you will return by oxcart to the elephant village where lunch will be served. Rafting adventure starts from here and last for 45 minutes along the Mae Tang river. This place is relatively unspoiled. On wards to the Orchid Farm, here there are many beautiful of 500 species of orchid.
O/N in Chiang Mai

   
   
DAY 05
Chiang Mai – Tha Ton – Long neck village – Chiang Rai

 

Meals: B L
After breakfast, transfer to Tha Ton temple then take a long tail boat along the Kok River to Chiang Rai. The distance might be long but you can breathes the pure air and have a good sightseeing as well. On the way, you can stop to visit at the hill tribe villages before arrive in Chiang Rai. Later, have a lunch at local restaurant.
O/N in Chiang Rai

   
   
DAY 06
Chiang Rai – Mae Sai – Golden Triangle – Bangkok
 

Meals: B L
Mae Sai border is the first place you visit for today. There you see the big market with many kind of products: for examples, dry food, fresh food, amulets, jewelry, jade, pottery and etc. Continue to Golden Triangle where you see the three borders as Laos, Myanmar and Thailand are met. Moreover, it was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand. Lunch at the local restaurant. Late afternoon, transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for flight to Bangkok.
O/N in Bangkok

   
 

 

DAY 07
Bangkok - Ha Noi
 

Meals: B
Transfer to airport for flight departure to Hanoi. On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnams capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.
O/N in Ha Noi

   
   
DAY 08
Ha Noi - Halong
 
Meals: B
Today we enjoy a half day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university, and the History Museum which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong Bay through the scenic countryside.
O/N in Ha Long
   
   
DAY 09
Ha Long - Ha Noi
 
Meals: B L
The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Ha Noi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive in time to see an evening performance of Hanois famous water puppets.
O/N in Ha Noi
   
   
DAY 10
Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An
 
Meals: B
An early morning, flight to Da Nang. The sightseeing tour of central Vietnam begins with Hoi An Town which was originally a  Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The tranquillity and charm of the town with its low tiled houses and assembly halls scattered along the small streets make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. After checking into hotel, we will have time strolling around the town to explore the lively central market and visit the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum,  the many temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance.
O/N in Hoi An
   
   
DAY 11
Hoi An – Hue
 
Meals: B
The journey continues to Hue, Vietnam’s imperial capital between 1802 and 1945. Along the way, we make stopover at the sensational Marble Mountains before arriving in Danang City for a visit to the Cham Museum, home to Vietnams largest collection of Cham treasures. We then follow the road hugging the central coast before crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass and dropping down to the fishing villages of Lang Co. On arrival in Hue, we enjoy a cruise on the Perfume River, stopping at bustling Dong Ba Market and the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, then visit  the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
O/N in Hue
   
   
DAY 12
Hue – Ho Chi Minh

 
Meals: B
The sightseeing tour of Hue would not be complete without a visit to the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. After seeing this sight we board a flight south. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour takes us in the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some beautiful French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City
   
   
DAY 13
Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh

 
Meals: B L
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnams largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh
   
   
DAY 14
Ho Chi Minh – Phnom Penh
 
Meals: B
There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure to Phnom Penh. After check in at the hotel, visit to National Museum, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom. 
O/N in Phnom Penh
   
   
DAY 15
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
 
Meals: B
Breakfast at hotel, Depart from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by morning flight. Upon arrive and Then visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Great city, including: Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure. In the afternoon, visit to Angkor Wat temple and sunset on the top of Phnom Bakheng hill.
O/N in Siem Reap
   
   
DAY 16
Siem Reap temple tour
 
Meals: B
Breakfast at hotel, Continue to visit to Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommonan temples. In the afternoon, visit to Pre Rup, Mebon Oriental, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan temple.
O/N in Siem Reap
   
   
DAY 17
Siem Reap Temple tour
 
Meals: B
Breakfast at hotel, Visit to Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre temples. In the afternoon, visit to Roluos Group, Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei temples.
O/N in Siem Reap
   
   
DAY 18
Siem Reap – Bangkok
 

Meals: B
Breakfast at hotel, Visit to Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake. In the afternoon, free leisure until transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure flight to Bangkok. On arrival, you will be picked up and transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure
O/N in Bangkok

End of services

   
   
TRIP PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON
Group Size

First Class

Superior Class

Deluxe Class

2 pax

US$ 2338

US$ 2540

US$ 3432

3 -6 pax

US$ 2142

US$ 2346

US$ 3282

Single room sup.

US$ 363/pers.

US$ 552/pers.

US$ 1525/pers.

INCLUDING

EXCLUDING

  • Tour and transportation in private car/van/bus with A/C
  • Entrance fees on the archaeological site mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodations based on twin sharing with breakfast
  • Service charge, room tax and baggage handling
  • English speaking guides
  • Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • International air tickets Bangkok – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap - Bangkok
  • Domestic air tickets in Thailand: Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai - Bangkok
  • Domestic air tickets in Vietnam: Hanoi – Danang, Hue – Ho Chi Minh
  • Domestic air tickets in Cambodia: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
  • Other meals, tip, drinks
  • Airport tax
  • Single room supplement
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
  • Flight in/ out Bangkok
  • Any optional additional tours activities during free time...
HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP
CITY/ AREA

First Class

Superior Class

Deluxe Class

BANGKOK

Tower Inn

Silom Sarene

Sofitel Silom

CHIENGMAI

Suriwongse

Imperial Mae Ping

Rachanmankha

CHIENGRAI

Wiang Inn

Rimkok Resort

Legend Chiang Rai

HANOI

Hoa Binh

Sunway

Melia Hanoi

HALONG

Halong bay

Heritage Halong

Halong Plaza

HOIAN

Hoian hotel

Hoian Beach resort

Palm garden resort

HUE

Festival Hue

Huong Giang hotel

Saigon Morin

HO CHI MINH

Oscar

Rex

Sofitel Plaza Saigon

SIEM REAP

Ta Phrohm

Prince DAngkor

Sofitel Royal Angkor

PHNOMPENH

Juliana

Sunway

Inter Continential

NOTES We will use mentioned hotel or similar by the time of booking
   
   

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