Treasures of Southeast Asia -Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Tour 4 weeks

Today you can enjoy driving through different parts of the city through Chiang Mai's old city walls, gates, the city moat, markets, residential areas, foreign consulates, government buildings and Tapae, and main street. 
Drive up to Doi (Mount) Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep since 1383 and 35,00 feet above sea level. 
Phu Ping Palace, their Majesties' Winter Palace (4,000 feet above sea level) since 1962 with the lavishly landscaped gardens and grounds, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (4 km beyond) on Doi Buak Ha will be also on your itinerary. 
Bor-Sang, a Thai traditional umbrella-making village after that will attract you as well."

You will start a scenic drive of around 3 hours to Chiang Mai, with stops en route for a visit to Wat Rong Khun Temple . The temple is different from any other temple in Thailand, as it has been constructed entirely in a radiant white color with sparking reflections from mirrored glass mosaics embedded in the white plaster. You will h ave lunch at a local restaurant en route . On the way, there are many opportunities for you to take photos and meet with tribal locals. Upon arrival, check-in at your resort with the remainder of the day free to explore the resort and its facilities and amenities.

 

Free until transfer to Siem Reap

Siem Reap private tour will over some interesting landmarks including the antique capital of Angkor Thom (since 12th century), the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the South Gate (with its huge statues about the churning of the ocean), Bayon Temple (with 54 towers with over 200 smiling shades of Avolokitesvara), the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
After lunch, you will be taken to the most famous attrcations - Angkor Wat, the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture heritage at over 81 hectares.
What's amazing than admire the wonderful sunset view from the marvelous and charming Phnom Bakheng Hills.
Finally, a dinner with show at a local restaurant will be more relaxing.
Overnight stay in Seam Reap.

The first spot today is Banteay Srei Temple (since 10th century), the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. 
Then, it's time for Banteay Samre (since the late 12th century). 
You will be served lunch at a local restaurant. 
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 beautiful temples will amaze you in the afternoon.
Stay for another night in Seam Reap."

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.

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. 
 

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.

The itinerary will cover some of Ho Chi Minh city's most popular attractions and French colonial architecture examples such as Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral or the Old Post Office and Vietnam’s turbulent at the Museum.

•  Reunification Palace is the first spot - it's the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam and marks the end of the American War in Vietnam on April 30th 1975.
•  Then we spend time in Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral since 1880, and the Old Post Office since between 1886 and 1891.
•  Finally, you will be taken to a local market to try bargaining skills while shopping to get closer to Vietnamese local life and culture.

Back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Free time til the end of the day.

Today you will visit the one-of-a-kind floating market in Can Tho, which is refrered as "should not be missed" by many tourists that have been to Vietnam. You will have the chance
- Travel along Mekong's natural networks of canals by both motor boats and sampan
- Enjoy the view of evergreen water coconut trees, taste tropical seasonal fruits in the regions
- Meet and have small chat with locals to understand more about the life in a boat and the colourful, lively floating market culture in Vietnam

In the afternoon, you will be transfered to Chau Doc, located in the Northwest of Can Tho. Chau Doc is quite near the Cambodian borders, creating a trend of visting Phnom Penh by boats by both domestic and foreign travelers.

You will spend a night in this lovely little town of Vietnam.
 

You are fre until transfer to Ho CHi Minh

Temples are crucial parts of a country's culture, therefore today, we will take you to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Holy See temple, the cathedral of Caodaism, home to the official symbol of this very unique religion - Divine Eye. This morning, you will have the chance to observe the mid-day service of Cao Dai followers, who worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha.

After lunch, you will be taken to Cu Chi Tunnels, a famous historical site with deathly trap doors and hideouts of Vietnamese soldiers at times of war. Nowadays Cu Chi Tunnels have been turned into a safe and brilliant tourist attraction, provided unique experiences such as: visit some of the innumerable trap doors; crawl the tunnels yourself; try the war-styles Vietnamese shotting gun area.

After the trip, you will go back to HCMC for an overnight stay.
 

Free at leisure til you transfer to Phu Quoc

Free at leisure

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.

Our guide will welcome you at Danang airport upon arrival and transfer you by private car to the resort. Then you will check in and enjoy your free time wandering around the city or staying at the hotel. Free time for you to enjoy the comfort of this best resort in Vietnam and Asia is available.
For your leisure time, you can spend time visiting Hoi An, unwinding at Cua Dai Beach, indulging yourself at a spa or enjoying a half day trip to My Son (just 40km from Hoian).
Finally you will stay overnight in My Khe Beach, top 6 most beautiful beaches in the world by Forbes.

After breakfast, you will take 30 minutes drive to Hoian

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

On the second day, you will take a tour around Hoi An Ancient Town to visit its top tourist attractions. Hoi An is home to important historical and cultural sites that represent different cultures. You can feel the influences of other cultures via its landmarks such as the Assembly Halls of Chinese communities and the Japanese Covered Bridge of Fusang culture. The blend of these cultures in Hoi An is also well demonstrated in the architectural style of Tan Ky House - another stop for today’s tour. After the tour, you will enjoy your free time before the second overnight stay here.

A dreamy and ancient Hue, one of Vietnam’s five UNESCO World Heritage sites, has long been such a great retreat for tourists after the hustle and bustle life. In addition to Hue's elegant cuisine, listening to Hue royal chamber music and admiring 128 ironwood pillars featuring an exquisite collection of Nguyen Dynasty artifacts at the nearby Museum of Royal Fine Arts will be unforgettable moments. Amazing Hue City will take you to the Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and finally Dong Ba market. Dining out with the fine cuisine of Hue at Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant will be great for a day exploring this city.
Stay overnight in Hue.

Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show before an overnight stay in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

You’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. In here , you can see a lot of buldings like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed; Presidential Government ; the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda. You’ll also see his nearby house, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and other museums. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride around the Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.

 

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town in Hai Phong City to embark on Heritage Cruises. After enjoying the welcoming drinks and receiving the safety instruction and cruise briefing, you will have lunch at L'Indochine Restaurant. Your discovery will start in Da Chong Islet where you can see 100-year-old light house built by the French. Then after lunch, you will cruise to Giac Luan Lagoon to admire many limestone karsts and islet jutting out from the water, and discover the quiet, beautiful Ba Trai Dao Beach which lies between Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. Thanks to the spetacular caves, the pristine beach, the shallow water, and the lush mountains with plentiful plants and colorful wildflowers, Ba Trai Dao Beach is the perfect spot for going kayaking, swimming and sightseeing. Head back to the cruise, admire the gorgeous sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin with a cocktail on hand. There are many options for you such as joining thetea ceremony or wine tasting, enjoying massage, or taking part in a Vietnamese traditional cookery class. When the night falls, it's time for a memorable dining experience at the restaurant featuring local delicacies in an intimate setting. After that, relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant. The bars are open late.

Wake up early to admire the beauty of very first sunlight sparking on the bay. Before enjoying the breakfast with coffee, tea and pastries, you will try the vovinam sessions on the sun deck. Today you will visit Viet Hai Village - the small, peacful village lies in the midst of jungles, surrounded by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Here, you will take a bicycle ride through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista, vsit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can discover the daily life of locals and enjoy special cuisine in the village. Then, you will come back to the speedboat to visit Bai Tu Long Bay where you can go bamboo boating, kayaking or swimming at Ba Ham Lake, enclosed by vertical cliffs. Featuring the same landscape with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long boasts more crystal water and less crowded. After a long but awesome discovery, you will head back to Heritage Cruise to relax on deck or join a cooking classs.

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and birds welcoming the new day. After the vovinam session following by the light breakfast, you will take the bamboo boats to explore the Dark Cave and Bright Cave. After that, return the ship to checkout. Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour and then, departure to Hanoi

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.