Spectacular Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Tour 18 days

Head out into Chiang Mai and drive through different parts of the city, visiting of Chiang Mai's famous temples: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, and Wat Suan Dok. This afternoon, you will take a leisurely bicycle journey along the Ping River over quiet, narrow roads and through local fruit orchards, rice paddies, and small villages. You will stop occasionally to visit temples, markets, traditional northern Thai houses and a local Thai school. This bicycle journey is at a very gentle pace with a variety of stops.

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city of Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. No activities are planned, so you can stroll around the town or relax at the hotel before an overnight stay in Siem 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.

The next spot is Angkor Thom ancient capital (since the 12 century) with the South Gate (the churning of the milk ocean), the Royal Enclosure, the Bayon Temple (with 54 towers with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Elephant Terrace, the Phimeanakas, as well as the Terrace of the Leper King.
We will spend the whole afternoon to admire Angkor Wat, the highlight of this itinerary.
30 minutes in a state-of-the-art luxury air-conditioned helicopter around Angkor Wat will be an amazing experience in this mysterious land.

After breakfast, you will have private transport to Battambang, where you will check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a Battambang city tour, visiting the colonial buildings, local villages, and the local fish market before taking a bamboo train to Wat Phnom Sampov. Once in Wat Phnom Sampov, you’ll witness the daily life of people along the Sangke River before retiring for the evening in Battambang.

Upon arrival at the Phnom Penh Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. You’ll then have a city tour which will include the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace (built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town), and the Silver Pagoda (located within the Royal Palace grounds). You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple (Phnom Penh's namesake) from which you can enjoy views over the tree lined avenues of the city during sunset. Overnight at your hotel in Phnom Penh.

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.

After breakfast, you will be driven to Sambor Prei Kuk - Cambodia's ruined central royal sanctuary and capital. The complex is divided into three groups, helping you understand this place more:
- Group N: North, where all main temples built
- Group S: South, including 22 sanctuaries
- Group C: The central, location of the newest sculptures in this site. You can also buy some brown palm sugar and Cambodian fragrant rice on the way here as souvenirs.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met and greeted by our tour guide and taken to your hotel for check in. Later, you will be brought to a local restaurant for dinner before and overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy the attraction of Ho Chi Minh City. Sightseeing examples of French colonial architecture and exploring the Vietnam’s turbulent in past at the Museum. Our guide will show you the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer.
Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Afterward, we visit Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here. Return your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Free time in the rest of day

Upon arriving in Hanoi, you will meet up with your tour guide and transit to your hotel by our private car. After having done the check-in, you will have a free afternoon to relax and recharge yourself. You will then have a welcome dinner at a Hanoi restaurant before enjoying the Water Puppet Performance to get a closer approach to the local culture. Afterward, go back to your hotel for an overnight stay there.

Wrap up in Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city’s many galleries. Also visit Hanoi’s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literatur

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6 am. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer you to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km, but it takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, you will check into hotel ( early check-in subject to availablitity). Time to freshen up and have breakfast at the hotel. Free. At leisure or explore around town.

In the afternoon from the hotel there will be a  tour to the hill tribe villages of Ban Ho As you walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, you will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here you have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight in Sapa.

The journey to Sapa will take the best part of the day. The drive is worthwhile though, as the scenery on your northward journey into the highlands is both dramatic and breathtaking.

This evening you will dine at one of the local restaurants.

Today you will trek in Ta Giang Phing- an unspoilt destination in Sapa

Overnight in Sapa

You are free until transfer back to Lao Cai for the Victoria Express train journey back to Hanoi. The train departs at 21:15 and is an overnight journey.

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.