Real Adventure Vietnam Thailand Cambodia Tour 15 days

Just 100 km South of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is a province of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. It is even often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”

You will discover the charm of Ninh Binh by bike as you visit Van Long Nature Reserve, Cuc Phuong National Park, and Tam Coc and Bich Dong. This trip makes for a truly unforgettable experience, as you pass between towering limestone peaks, rice fields, lotus flowers ponds and local villages. As you cycle along the local roads between villages, you’ll have the chance to meet local people, see their daily lives and often have a cup of tea and chat with them.

 

In the morning, our car will take you to Bai Chay Harbor, where you will board a ship to discover Halong Bay. You will stand in awe when witnessing the spectacular limestone pillars rising from the emerald waters. The junk boat will take you through the jaw-dropping evergreen islets and stop by some tourist attractions for cave-visiting or sightseeing activities.
When the sun has set, a delightful seafood dinner will be served on board. Afterward, you can come to the sundeck to have some drinks while observing the sparkling night sky.
 

Start your new day with a Vovinam practice on the sundeck while enjoying the picturesque sunrise on Bai Tu Long Bay. You will then snatch a breakfast before leaving the ship to reach Vung Vieng Fishing Village, where you will go aboard a bamboo boat to explore the local life as well as the natural beauty of the surrounding lagoon. Next, you will be back to the junk by our canoe. After you have done with the check-out, a substantial brunch will take place at the restaurant while the ship sails back to the pier. Saying goodbye to Emperor Cruise’s staff, you will go for a drive back to your hotel in Hanoi.
 

Our guide will pick you at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and transfer for check-in in the hotel. You will enjoy free time to the end of day.
The itinerary will cover Grand Palace and the "Emerald Buddha Temple", Wat Phra Kaeo. You can visit Royal Regalia Museum with its decorative jewelry, the ornaments of royal officers and consorts in the past before entering Emerald Buddha.
Then we stop at Wat Pho, the "Reclining Buddha Temple" - it is the oldest and biggest temple including the largest number of pagodas (95 in total).
After lunch, you will travel to Chao Phraya River to enjoy Thai life by a long-tailed boat. After a visit to the Grand Palace, the stop will be the Royal Barge Museum with ceremonial King's Barges's houses covered with multi-colored glass, gilt and stucco.
The last spot is Wat Arun known as the "Temple of Dawn" with visit the tallest prang in Thailand.

Start out with a visit to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple – Wat Phra Kaeo. Before entering the main gate to the temple of the Emerald Buddha, stop by the Royal Regalia Museum to see the beauty of decorative jewelry, which used to be an ornament of the royal officers and consorts. Continue exploring Wat Pho – the Reclining Buddha temple, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city well known for its huge Reclining Buddha.

Afternoon, take a long-tailed boat along the Chao Phraya River to see Thai lifestyle. Pass the Grand Palace and pay a brief visit to the Royal Barge Museum. Disembark at Wat Arun – the temple of Dawn to visit the tallest prang in Thailand. It was built in the concept of Mount Meru, the resident of God located at the center of the Universe.

11h00: Transfer from Bangkok to the Chiva Som Health Resort in Hua Hin by private air-conditioned vehicle. After arrival in the early afternoon, check in at the resort and start your spa treatment of Chiva Som with your choice of the daily massage. Dinner and Overnight in Chiva Som

Free at leisure for your treatments. Lunch and dinner at Chiva Som. Overnight in Chiva Som

Rest of the morning is at leisure for relax and unwind. Lunch at Chiva Som. Transfer from Chiva Som to Bangkok Airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you are welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a time at leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

When you have arrived at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will meet up with our team and transit to your hotel for checking in. 

You are free until the end of the day.

You will have breakfast at the hotel, followed by an early departure via private car or minivan (along with your guide) to Mondulkiri, a province of 543 km north. You will drive through the jungles of Cambodia, paying close attention, as you will see many kinds of wild animals crossing the road. You will arrive in Senmonorom (a town in Mondulkiri province) and check in to your hotel where you will have time to walk around the hillside of the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mondulkir

Upon leaving the town, you will set off on a short 17 km drive north towards Sen Monorom. Here, you will have the chance to visit the village of Phulung, our base for elephant treks. The elephants are not kept in the village, so it is necessary to ask them to make arrangements at least one day in advance. You will have a great time (even though the ride may be difficult at times) as this often funny experience is the best way to explore the landscape close up. In the mid-afternoon, you will meet your car and diver back to Sen Monorom for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, you and your driver will head through the forests back to the main road at Snuol where you’ll continue to Kratie. Part of the road from Snuol to Kratie is in great condition and the trip will take you about 5 hours. You’ll check in at the hotel in the afternoon, and then visit the Mekong River Dolphins at the Prek Kampi Reserve. These rare dolphins can only be seen here, so you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity! Overnight in Kratie.

After breakfast at a local restaurant, you will leave Kratie by road and go to Chhlong District. Chhlong still has many kinds of colonial houses, buildings and other cultural remnants from the French's Colonial Period. You will then continue to Kampong Cham and check in at the hotel for refreshment.  Next, you will visit Wat Nokhor, with its modern and ancient temples and pagodas (some dating back to the 12th Century).  Overnight in Kampong Cham

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.