Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Welcome to Bangkok!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok
After breakfast, you will have a sightseeing tour of Bangkok city, the capital and one of the most popular destinations in Thailand.
First, you will go to visit
Wat Pho, one of the most visited temples in Thailand. Believed to be found in the 16th century, the temple has a sacred 46-meters-long reclining Buddha inside its main ordination hall. The temple also houses the richest collections of Buddhist art in Thailand.
Then, visit the
Grand Palace nearby, to see the magnificent architecture of ancient Siamese court. As the former royal residence built in 1782, the palace now is served to host royal ceremonies and welcome the king’s guests. You may get a chance to visit the
Temple of Emerald Buddha here. Besides, you need to dress properly when visiting the palace, making sure to wear long loose pants and shirts to cover your shoulders and knees.
After that, you will continue to travel on the
Chao Phraya River and on through the
Klongs (canals) of Thonburi. You will feel the ramshackle charm of the houses and temples along the waterway, which gave the city the name “Venice of the East”.
In the late afternoon, you will pay a visit to
Wat Arun, a missile-shaped temple named after the Indian god of dawn. It is one of the most photographed sights in Bangkok. You will see and photograph the imposing view of the temple at sunset.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
The stunning night view of the Grand Palace.Day 3: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you will take a morning
flight to Chiang Mai from Bangkok, to discover the northern parts of Thailand.
After arriving in Chiang Mai, our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
TStay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 4: Chiang Mai Tour
Today, you will first enjoy
a wonderful half-day excursion to the Elephant EcoValley. Besides getting to know Thailand’s favorite creatures, you will take part in some exciting animal-friendly activities, such as harvest grass for the elephants’ snacks; plant a banana tree or herbs; make herbs into vitamin balls and feed the balls to the elephants; hike with elephants to the upper EcoValley; etc.
Then in the afternoon, travel back to Chiang Mai to visit the famous temple of
Wat Doi Suthep. Sitting on the mountain after which it is named, the temple offers the best site to appreciate the impressive view of Chiang Mai city.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
You can experience elephants up close and personal.Day 5: Chiang Mai to Hanoi
Today is free for you until you take the flight from Bangkok to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisurely walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi Tour
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil
Temple of Literature.
In the afternoon, you will visit the
Ethnology Museum.
At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the
Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.Day 7: Hanoi to Halong Bay (L, D)
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.Day 8: Halong Bay to Hanoi (B); Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you can
join a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, you will get back to Hanoi for the
flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our local guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel for check in.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
In the morning, you will going to visit the
Cu Chi Tunnels, from which you can delve in to Vietnam’s turbulent history from the previous century. You will see how the tunnel network works and get to walk into the underground tunnels yourself and fell the wartime atmosphere.
After that, get back to Dong Khoi Area in downtown to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the
Opera House and the former
Hotel de Ville, visit the
Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office, and wander up to the War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.
Your last sight for today is the
Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Say goodbye to Vietnam and welcome to Cambodia!
Today you will
take a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Phnom Penh International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 11: Phnom Penh
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Silver Pagoda, which is decorated with about 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. Then, you will visit the Royal Palace, where the Khmer royal family lives.
The next trip to the
National Museum will give you a detailed look at the history of Cambodia and a deeper understanding of the mysterious Khmer Culture.
Today will end with a visit to the
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) and
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), where you will learn about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the dark history and devastation that occurred at the Security Prison.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation.Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
After breakfast, you will take a long drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The whole journey takes about 7.5 to 8 hours.
En route, you will visit the
ruined temples in Sambor Prei Kuk in Kompong Thom town and the
Naga Bridge.
After arriving in Siem Reap in the afternoon, your guide will take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Naga bridge is an ancient stone bridge.Day 13: Siem Reap Tour (Angkor Wat)
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to
Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin
with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider setting.
Then you will come to
Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the
whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.Day 14: Siem Reap Tour (Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake)
After breakfast, you will first visit
Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
After the tour, you will be transfered to the airport for the
flight to Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for check in.
Stay overnight in Bangkok. After breakfast, you will first visit
Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You’ll enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will sit in Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Srei, one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia. Day 15: Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
Service Included
Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Flight and train tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Private van for land transportation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International air tickets
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee
Meals as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Thailand Cambodia and Vietnam Travel Restriction
In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, both Thailand Vietnam, and Cambodia have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions. For traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia, you do not need to do any pre-trip testing.
Since July 1, Thailand has been fully open for overseas tourists. Travelers can simply show proof of a complete vaccination certificate name or a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours before arrival. Documentation of the test result must indicate the traveler's name, the date of the test, and the type of test.
You will need to apply for a Thai visa before departure. For more information on visa-free countries and visas, please feel free to contact us.
However, before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.
And before entering Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificates. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.
We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.
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