21 day Authentic Insights of Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Tour

Today, you will go for a drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay - where you will embark Emperor Cruise. While you are having a delightful lunch, the ship will sail you through the breathtaking limestone peaks of the Bay. You will then stop at an island, where you can choose either to hike up the mountain for an all-embracing view of Halong Bay or swim in a Sugar-white beach. You can choose to soak up the afternoon sun on the top deck, also. The next destination is the floating village, where offers you a chance to learn more about the life of the locals who are living in one of the most beautiful waters in the world. You can ride a kayak or have a bamboo boat sail to explore the single corners of the beautiful lagoon. When you are back to the ship, it’s time to wind down by beholding the golden sunset and later having fine dining at the cruise’s restaurant. You will spend your night on the ship.
 

Wake up and spend your very first moments of the new day observing the sun rising over the limestone peaks of Bai Tu Long Bay. You will exercise Vovinam - the traditional Vietnamese martial art before having a hearty breakfast. You will then leave the ship to transit to Vung Vieng Floating Village to explore the traditional village of the local fishermen, who have survived on this secluded bay for generations. You will get the chance to admire the breathtaking beauty of the village and the Bay and learn about their pearl-cultivating tradition. After this visit, our tender will ride you back to the main boat, where you will check out and have a farewell brunch before boarding off. You will travel back to Hanoi on our private car.
 

Start your trip by plane to Hue in the morning. Then we will welcome and take you directly to hotel from the airport arrival in Hue. Free time to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you will take part in the Hue City tour to visit Hue Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and finally the Dong Ba market to explore Hue culture and cuisine.
Then, spending overnight in Hue will be comfortable.

After the breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the private boat crusing on charming Huong River. As the ancient capital, Hue is famous for a lot of ancient tombs of past emperors, a visit some of them is included on this day. The first stop of today itinerary is the Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) at the convergence of rivers with a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding countryside area. Then we will cruise further to the ornate Minh Mang's tomb and King Tu Duc's tomb after the lunch at a local restaurant. After that, you get back to hotel for overnight stay in Hue.

Warmly welcome at Danang airport. Upon arrival you will take 30 minute drive to Hoi An.

Stop to visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and the handicraft village before arriving at your hotel in Hoi An for check-in

 

Today,you will visit My Son Holy Land - the ruins of Cham Culture. This site was once the capital of the ancient Champa Kingdom in Middle Vietnam between the 2nd to the 13th century. Cham Culture originated from Hinduism and My Son is the largest complex in Vietnam that demonstrates its unique architecture. My Son was designated as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. If you are keen on learning about Champ civilizations and architecture, you should never miss visiting this place.
 Overnight in Hoi An.
 

Our guide will met you at Siem Reap Airport and transfer to your hotel. You can enjoy your own free time to explore Siem Reap 
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, your itinerary will include the antique capital of Angkor Thom (since 12th century), the South Gate (depicting the churning of the ocean), Bayon Temple (with 54 towers with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara,) the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
The main spot - Angkor Wat will be in the afternoon. It covers 81 hectares and regarded as the prime instance of classical Khmer art and architecture heritage.
The wonderful sunset view from the Phnom Bakheng Hills will amaze you.
A dinner with a traditional show at a local restaurant is a great end for this day.
Overnight stay in Seam Reap.

Today is time for Banteay Srei Temple, the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art since the 10th century.
After that you will visit Banteay Samre since the late 12th century.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
The next stop will allow you to admire the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo (constructed in late 10th century) and Ta Prohm, one of the area's most charming temples.
Stay overnight in Seam Reap.

Tonle Sap Lake is the largest lake with permanent fresh water in the whole Southeast Asia area. Flowing to the Tonle Sap River to join the long and huge Mekong in Phnom Penh, this beautiful lake is an ideal place for anyone fond of Asian culture or just love to relax and chill out next to a lovely, cool place of a lake. You can:
- Visit the famous floating village and more: floating schools, police stations and so on. And they move to the flowing water and level, too.
- Enjoy a boat ride to see the beauty of the forest and rural living along the shore

You will then take a trip to Kompong Cham by private van. Kompong Cham has plenty of interesting sights, some of which are old colonial buildings, as well as sites such as Nokor Bachey. Nokor Bachey Temple was built in the middle of the 11th Century, during the reign of Suryayarman II and King Ouphey. This old colonial town is rich with agricultural products like rubber trees, cashews, maize, beans and more. You will spend the night in Kompong Cham.

Transfer to Phnom Penh

A Phnom Penh city tour will allow you to visit the top tourist attractions, namely the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom Temple, National Museum, and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Royal Palace has been the residence of Cambodian royal families; thus, only parts of the complex are accessible for tourists. Within this site locates the Silver Pagoda, which is considered the nation’s holiest shrine. Another temple of interest is Wat Phnom, where you can have a bird’s eye view of the surrounding town. Afterward, you will head to the National Museum and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about Khmer sculptural arts and Cambodian history during the Khmer Rouge respectively.
The rest of the day will be for an approach to the local life by wandering the Central Market or Toul Tompong Market. Later on, a slap-up dinner awaits you before an overnight stay at your hotel in Phnom Penh.
 

You will be met at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and transfer to the hotel by the private air-conditioned vehicle with your English speaking guide. After check-in, the rest of the day is free on your own. Fast Track Immigration & VIP Service at the airport, including a welcome garland and a deluxe transfer to your hotel, is also available for deluxe option. You will stay overnight in Bangkok.

In the morning, it's time for enjoying Thai traditional life on floating markets along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) on a long-tailed or express boat, which is far apart from Bangkok 's skyscrapers.
We stop at the Baan Bu community, the only village in Thailand producing traditional handmade bronze ware for over 200 years.
The last visit is at the impressive "Temple of Dawn " (or Wat Arun).
You will be served a sumptuous lunch at Supatra River House Restaurant and admire the Grand Palace at the same time.
Then our guide will pick you toTria Integrative Wellness for the spa treatment program "Asian Bodywork" (4 hours) including the Eastern complete bodywork program from Chinese, Indian to Thai Massage.
Back to hotel and enjoy free time.
Stay overnight in Bangkok

Today is time for an escape to the countryside with a cooking class of a local family in a local village. You can walk around and get some explainations about the herbs and ingredients on the farm.
After that, the chef will help you to cook the first three courses and have lunch on the terrace.

After lunch, you have free time to enjoy the countryside till the back to hotel.
The main attraction in Chiang Mai with the view overlooking the whole city is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, on Doi Suthep Hill, 3,500 feet above sea level.
The Lord Buddha temple is known as the holiest religious place of Chiang Mai.
Phu Ping Palace and their Majesties' Winter Palace (4,000 feet above sea level). Wat Jed Yod (AD 1455) or Phu Ping Palace will be the last spots in the morning.

You will join a bicycle journey along with the Ping River over quiet, narrow roads and through local fruit orchards, green rice paddies surrounding small villages in the afternoon.
You can visit Thai traditional temples, markets, traditional Northern Thai houses together with a local Thai school.

The itinerary will include Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple – Wat Phra Kaeo.
You must pass Royal Regalia Museum Before with before the main gate to the temple of the Emerald Buddha temple.
Next, you will visit Wat Pho – the Reclining Buddha temple, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in Thailand.

After lunch, we will take you along the Chao Phraya River to see Thai traditional lifestyle.
The Grand Palace and the Royal Barge Museum will be on the journey as well.
The last spot is Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn with the tallest prang in Thailand, in the concept of Mount Meru.

Today is free for you to relax and unwind. A wide variety of optional activities are available upon request. You will stay overnight in Phuket.

 

Free at leisure

There is no activity planned for today so you are free to enjoy your free time souvenir shopping until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.