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Day 01
: Upon
arrival in Bangkok (D)
Upon
arrival, our tour guide will come to pick up and
transfer you to the hotel. Free at your leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok
Day 02
: Grand Palace – Emerald Buddha Image –
Canals tour (B,L)
After
breakfast, transfer you to the pier for take a
long tail boat observe the lifestyle of local
peoples along the Bangkok Noi Canals. Later,
continue to the Royal Barge where you see many
beautiful Royal Barges which are used in the
important ceremony only in special occasion.
Then, move to Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn for
sacred the Ancient Prang before take a public
boat crossing to the others side of Chao Phraya
River for lunch at the local restaurant.
Afternoon, embark to Wat Phra Kaew for sacred
one of the most important Buddha Image known as
Emerald Buddha Image including excursion to the
famous mutal painting at the wall surrounding
the temple, Viharn, Doors Guardian, Golden Chedi
and etc. After that, walking through the gate to
the middle zone of the Grand Palace. There you
see many wonderful building are created as
original Thai Architecture Style and Union
Western. One of the most popular Buildings is
Chakri Mahaprasart Throne Hall. This one is
located as outstanding in the middle of Grand
Palace with 3 spires on the top of the building.
It was used as the State Banquet for the chief
of state in special occasion. From now, it is
used as the weapon museum and keeping for the
King’s statue who passed away. Overnight in
Bangkok.
Day 03
: Bangkok
- Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep – San Khamphaeng &
Borsang Village)
(B,L)
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to
Chiang Mai. After check in at the hotel, you
will be transfer to Doi Suthep for sacred the
Lord Buddha Relic which is enshrined in the
golden Chedi. Later, transfer to San Kamphaeng
district, heart of the silk and cotton home
industries, to witness the fascinating process
of making and weaving these popular fabrics.
Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village,
where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are
produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to
Thai Celadon about 6kms north of Chiang Mai
where the exquisite ceramics are produced, these
are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used
to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai
and exported all over the region. With its deep,
cracked glazed finish the style is very
distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally
beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to
observe the intricacies of both the lacquerware
and silverware craftman. Lunch at the local
restaurant then return to the hotel and free at
leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai
Day 04
: Chiang
Mai – Mae Tang Elephant Camp
(B,L)
This
morning you will be transfer to the Elephant
camp at Mae Tang. Visit the Jungle Raft Elephant
Camp in Mae Taeng, first to see the elephant
shows. After the shows you will be an exciting
ride on the elephants crossing the Mae Taeng
river and up the hill. This last about 45
minutes. Then you will return by oxcart to the
elephant village where lunch will be served.
Rafting adventure starts from here and last for
45 minutes along the Mae Tang river. This place
is relatively unspoiled. On wards to the Orchid
Farm, here there are many beautiful of 500
species of orchid. Overnight in Chiang Mai
Day 05
: Chiang
Mai – Tha Ton – Long neck village – Chiang Rei
(B,L)
After
breakfast, transfer to Tha Ton temple then take
a long tail boat along the Kok River to Chiang
Rai. The distance might be long but you can
breathes the pure air and have a good
sightseeing as well. On the way, you can stop to
visit at the hill tribe villages before arrive
in Chiang Rai. Later, have a lunch at local
restaurant. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 06
: Chiang
Rai – Golden Triangle – Parkbeng
(B,L,D)
Pick
up at the hotel transfer to Chiang Khoang,After
passing through immigration, you will cross the
Mekong River to HoueiSay in Laos where your Lao
guide will be waiting for you at the immigration
point. After completing border formalities, you
board a ready traditional boat for the trip down
the Mekong River. Serene, timeless Laos is one
of Asia's most unvisited, unchanged countries.
This once-powerful kingdom known as Lane Xang
(Million Elephants) was founded in the 14th
century with the help of the Khmers, and it went
on to become one of the largest kingdoms in
Southeast Asia until its demise in the late 19th
century. Bisected and bordered by the Mekong
River, omnipresent symbol of Indochina, Laos
today is an amalgam of cultural influences;
Theravada Buddhism, animism, France, and the
socialist ideal. It is a peaceful place, and the
legendary hospitality, resilience and
friendliness of the Lao people is much in
evidence. Laos is Old Asia preserved. As your
journey downriver you will stop at some tribal
minority villages such as the Hmong, Yao and
Khmu. Upon arrival in Pakbeng, we visit local
market; experience daily lifestyle of colorful
hill tribe traders exchanges their goods.
Overnight in Pakbeng
Day
07 : Parkbeng - Pak Ou cave - Luang Prabang (B,L)
Breakfast, as you sail downriver as a second
leg, you will pass areas of un-spoilt forest
with little villages along the riverbanks and
perhaps the odd elephant or two with his mahout.
You visit a fishing village and a rice
winemaking village and perhaps even taste some
of the infamous beverage known as Lao Rice wine.
You also visit the Pak-Ou caves, where thousands
of Buddha statues are stored. You arrive in
Luang Prabang around sunset and transfer to your
hotel. This charming city of UNESCO world
heritage site, The Luang Prabang is a small,
dream-like town on the Mekong and Nam Khan
Rivers, in a beautiful mountain setting. From
1353 until 1545 it was the capital of Lane Xang
before power was transferred to Vientiane.
Despite the move Luang Prabang remained the seat
of monarchical power and when the kingdom broke
up in 1694, one of the deceased king's grandsons
established a rival kingdom to those in
Vientiane and Champassak. Though weakened, the
Luang Prabang royalty endured until 1975, when
after the reign of 63 kings it was formally
dissolved. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day
08 : Luang Prabang City Tour (B,L)
The former Royal Palace has been turned into a
national museum. This interesting structure
displays a lovely collection of the artefacts
reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating
from the days of the early kings right through
the last sovereign. We also have enough time
this day to explore some other landmarks,
including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun,
the shrine of Wat Aham, the city’s oldest temple
of Wat Wisunalat and the Wat Mai with five
tiered roofs. A visit to Luang Prabang would be
not complete without climbing 329 steps to the
top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view
of the Mekong River. The zigzag path crosses
over various temples to the sacred, gilded stupa
of Wat Phousi at the summit. Ovenright in
Luang Prabang
Day 09
: Luang Prabang
- Ha Noi (B,L)
Transfer to airport for flight departure to
Hanoi. On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are
met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam's
capital, is a stylish and gracious city that
retains an unique old world charm and some
Asia‘s most striking colonial architecture. The
many lakes and parks make for relaxing
atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short
cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter
streets named after the specific goods once
offered for sale at these places. Overnight
in Ha Noi
Day 10:
Ha Noi -
Halong (B,L)
Today
we enjoy a half day city tour starting with the
Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of
the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the
Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house
on stilts. The complex also comprises the One
Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the
foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip
to the Temple of Literature, well known as
Vietnam’s first university, and the History
Museum which displays an excellent collection of
artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history.
The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling
Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we
depart for Halong Bay through the scenic
countryside. Overnight in Ha Long
Day 11
: Ha Long
- Ha Noi (B,L)
The
wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s
most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of
the town we embark on a boat for an exploration
of the bay. This exciting five hour cruise will
provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque
scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000
limestone islands rising amazingly from the
clear and emerald water. The limestone karst
formations are littered with beaches, grottoes
and beautiful caves. Along the way we will
anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove
and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden
grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a
seafood lunch on board we return to Ha Noi,
stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village.
We arrive in time to see an evening performance
of Hanoi's famous water puppets. Overnight in Ha
Noi
Day 12
: Hanoi –
Danang – Hoi An (B,L)
An
early morning, flight to Da Nang. The
sightseeing tour of central Vietnam begins with
Hoi An Town which was originally a Cham seaport
but has been influenced down centuries by a
myriad of traders from various cultures. The
tranquillity and charm of the town with its low
tiled houses and assembly halls scattered along
the small streets make it one of the most
delightful places to visit in Vietnam. After
checking into hotel, we will have time strolling
around the town to explore the lively central
market and visit the famous Japanese Covered
Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the many temples
and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Overnight in
Hoi An
Day 13
: Hoi An
– Hue (B,L)
The
journey continues to Hue, Vietnam’s imperial
capital between 1802 and 1945. Along the way, we
make stopover at the sensational Marble
Mountains before arriving in Danang City for a
visit to the Cham Museum, home to Vietnam's
largest collection of Cham treasures. We then
follow the road hugging the central coast before
crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass and
dropping down to the fishing villages of Lang
Co. On arrival in Hue, we enjoy a cruise on the
Perfume River, stopping at bustling Dong Ba
Market and the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, then
visit to the Imperial City and the Forbidden
Purple City. This royal residence was all but
destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
Overnight in Hue
Day 14
: Hue –
Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
The
sightseeing tour of Hue would not be complete
without a visit to the elaborate tomb of Emperor
Tu Duc. After seeing this sight we board a
flight south. Ho Chi Minh City, still called
Saigon by many locals, is crowded with bikes and
motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area
and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour takes
us in the Reunification Palace which was the
former residence of the President of South
Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the
palace are some beautiful French colonial
structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral
and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit
the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant
before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh
Market where anything and everything is for
sale. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 15
: Ho Chi
Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to
the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl.
On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat
navigating around the intricate small canals in
the delta region, which is a great way to
observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a
view dotted by many islands. The exciting
excursion will pass the lush green vegetation
before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island.
Here we have opportunities to stroll around an
orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy
wonderful traditional music. The next stop of
our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some
fascinating local industries. After feasting on
a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping
off along the way to see the beautiful Ving
Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s
Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples
and mysterious, narrow lanes. Overnight in Ho
Chi Minh City
Day
16 : Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Phnom Penh (B,L)
Morning arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, transfer
to your hotel. With your professional guide and
prived car we start to visit Phnom Penh.
Situated at the confluence of the Mekong and
Tonle Sap Rivers, the Cambodia's capital city
look like a big village- town where French
colonial influences can still be seen in old
buildings restored. We will first go to see Wat
Phnom Temple.Then we will visit the Royal Palace
and the Silver Pagoda . The Palace is a
magnificent example of Khmer architecture, it
was built in 1866. You will see the Throne Hall
and the Napoleon III Pavilion. Silver Pagoda is
one of the richest shrines in the world . The
floor is made of 5.000 silver tiles. Afternoon,
visit of the National Museum, a Khmer red
pavilion, which is dedicated to Khmer art and
sculpture. The majority are from the Angkor
period (9th to 15th century), and some from the
4th century. If you would like to see, you will
visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and we will
enjoy a boat cruise on the Mekong River to see
Phnom Penh from the river, and watching the
sunset over Phnom Penh.
Day 17: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B,L)
Early morning , transfer to the boat harbor to
catch the speedboat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
up the Tonle Sap River and across the Tonle Sap
Lake. At arrival in Siem Reap Port,Transfer to
your hotel in Siem reap. Siem Reap is the
nearest town to the famous complex of
Angkor.From the 9th to 15th century, Angkor was
the heart of a sophisticated civilisation. We
will see massive stone monuments. Afternoon, We
start by visit with professional guide and
prived car the "Great City" of Angkor Thom.
Visits include the famous Bayon Temple,
Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace
enclosure , Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the
Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 18 : Angkor (B,L)
Morning, with professional guide and prived car,
the visit will include temples Thommanon, Takeo,
one of Angkor's great mountains temple, Ta Prohm
who become part of the jungle, Banteay Kdei with
attractive carvings, Srah Srang, Prasat Kravan
unique brick sculptures. Afternoon dedicated to
visit the most famous temple magnificent Angkor
Wat. This architectural masterpiece was
constructed in the 12th century and covers an
area of about 210 hectares. Beautifull carved
bas- reliefs on the outer walls and corridors,
depicting mythological scenes of Ramayana and
day to day life at the time of Angkor's
building.Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 19 : Siem Reap - Departure (B)
After
breakfast, free & easy until time to transfer to
airport for flight departure. End of our
service.
Acommodation list
|
Destination |
Standard |
Superior |
First Class |
Deluxe |
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Bangkok |
Bangkok City Inn 3 |
Unico Grande 3* |
Montien hotel 4* |
Majestic Grande5* |
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Chiang Mai |
Royal Lanna |
Empress 3* |
Baan Saen Doi 4* |
Tamarind Village5* |
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Pakbeng |
Luangsay Lodge |
Luangsay Lodge |
Luangsay Lodge |
Luangsay Lodge |
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LuangPrabang |
Monaluck 3* |
3 Naga |
Villa Santi4* |
Donchan Palace 5* |
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Hanoi |
Royal 2* |
Sunny 3* |
Sunwway 4* |
Melia 5* |
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Halong |
Sao Mai 3* |
Heritage 4* |
Dream 4* |
Saigon Halong 4* |
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Hoian |
Can Doan hotel 2* |
Van Loi hotel 3* |
Hoian hotel 4* |
Golden Sand 5* |
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Hue |
Thanh Lich 2* |
Asia hotel 3* |
Huong Giang 4* |
Emperial hotel 5* |
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Saigon |
Bonsen hotel 2* |
Liberty 3* |
Rex hotel 4* |
Sofitel Plaza 5* |
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Siem Reap |
Casa hotel 3* |
Steung hotel 4* |
Angkor Century4* |
Sokha hotel 5* |
|
Phnom Penh |
New Yor k hotel 3* |
Saliana hotel 3* |
Phnom Penh 4* |
Intercontinental 5* |
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