A Wonderful Journey to Southeast Asia
Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam!
Known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences, Hanoi is the spirited capital city of Vietnam. It's also famous for its delectable cuisine, silk textiles, and bustling Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade.
Upon landing at Noi Bai International Airport, retrieve your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate. Look out for our driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. If you have any trouble locating them, please don’t hesitate to message or call your Personal Travel Consultant for immediate assistance.
We will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in the heart of Hanoi. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.
Breakfast at your hotel.
8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
11h45: Lunch at a local restaurant
13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h00: Get back to the car then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
16h30: Get on the car to return to Hanoi.
18h30: Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi, you are free to explore Hanoi at night.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
08h30 – 09h00: Our limousine will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi.
12.00: Arrival in our office at Halong International Cruise Port, you will have a bit time and wait for our captain to finish the registration. Transfer by tender to the cruise.
12.30: Embarkation on the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks and spend a couple minutes listening to the tour guide’s briefing before discovering the boat.
13.00: Delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served while you’re leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrival in kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy canoeing amongst the karst and breathtaking nature as well as swimming and relaxing on a natural beach. You can also explore the area by taking the tender boat. Towels and waterproof bags will be provided. The cruise will stop in the anchorage area.
17.00: Back to the boat and relax.
18.00: Sunset party with music and happy hour. The chef will join the party and demonstrate how to transform vegetables into flowers.
19.00: Sumptuous dinner onboard.
20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 06:30
07.00: Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.
07.30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
08.30: Return to the cruise. You should have enough time to pack your luggage and have a shower.
09.15: Check-out, Heavy luggage is placed in the corridor for easy pickup, and room key has been left in the door.
09.45: Prepare a simple Vietnamese dish – fresh spring rolls – with a detailed explanation by the guide.
10.15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat.
10.45 – 11.30: Payment and debarkation. Return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus.
12.00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
14.30 – 15.00: Arrive in Hanoi, you can check in and rest or explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Enjoy your free time until our driver meets you at the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival at the airport in Da Nang, our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at your hotel.
At 8:00 AM, our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel to begin the journey to Ba Na Hills, one of the region’s most iconic destinations.
At 9:30 AM, arrive at the Ba Na Hills cable car station, where you'll board one of the world’s most impressive cable car systems—holding multiple world records.
Your visit includes:
After exploring, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills. Take a short break to relax and recharge.
In the afternoon, continue to:
In the late afternoon, descend by cable car and say farewell to the magical atmosphere of Ba Na Hills.
Our vehicle will then take you back to your hotel in Hoi An for some rest and relaxation.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start your exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved architecture and rich cultural heritage. Wander through the town’s picturesque streets, where traditional Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences are beautifully blended.
Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, an iconic symbol of Hoi An, then explore the Fujian Assembly Hall, a stunning temple dedicated to the sea goddess. Continue to the Tan Ky Ancient House, a well-preserved merchant house that showcases the town’s unique history and architectural style. Stroll along the bustling Riverside Market, where you can see local artisans at work, shop for souvenirs, or enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee at a riverside coffee.
After a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, head to Bay Mau Coconut Forest for an exciting basketboat experience. Ride a traditional round bamboo boat through the lush water coconut groves, learn about local fishing techniques, and enjoy entertaining boat-spinning performances by skillful boatmen. You’ll also have the chance to try crab fishing, adding to the fun experience.
After sightseeing, return to the hotel to rest
Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy a free day to relax and explore at your own pace.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
Spend your remaining free time at your leisure until our driver meets you at the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted by our driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
After settling in, the rest of the day is free for you to unwind or start exploring the vibrant energy and charm of Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace.
Breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 AM Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification Palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Departing for the Cu Chi Tunnel involves approximately one and a half hours of bus travel. Upon arrival, guests will receive a brief introduction followed by a video detailing the construction of the tunnels and how people survived the harsh wartime conditions. Visitors can then explore the tunnel complex, which includes living areas equipped with kitchens, bedrooms, and various martial facilities such as storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, and command centers. The tunnels feature hidden trap doors and dangerous traps designed for security during the war. There will be a break for relaxation, or for those interested, an opportunity to experience real shooting.
19:00: Return to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
Breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 AM Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, start your trip to My Tho Wharf in Tien Giang Province. Boarding the boat and cruising down the river around the floating fish farm and fish market harbor. Visit one of fishing pens and have a looks fishing boats parking here after catching in the sea and bustle of fishing dock.
Crossing the large Mekong River to the other side in Ben Tre. Have a look four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands. Continue on small canal winding through coconut jungle and palm trees, mangrove trees growing up wildly along the waterway. Change riding a hand-rowed sampan through canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside,
Step ashore and get in the local houses to see bee farms made by farmers and enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music show as well.
Hop on moto cart on village paths and discover tranquil coconut country. Stop at coconut candy workshop, enjoy some sweets by the way.
Have lunch at a local riverside restaurant with local Vietnam food.
Crossing back large Mekong River to pier in My Tho.
17:00 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at Saigon.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Enjoy your free time until our driver meets you at the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh.
Upon arrival at the airport in Phnom Penh, our guide and driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel for check-in. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at your hotel, today start your tour to visit Killing Fields "Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces, and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-shirts, CDs and other souvenirs. Then continue to National Museum, one of Phnom Penh's true architectural gems. It was designed in Khmer style in 1917 by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts Cambodgiens.
Dinner at a local restaurant at own account.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out the hotel and transfer with the driver and guide to Siem Reap. The driving distance is 312 km (Approximate 5 hours drive).
After lunch we continue the road spend a visit at Kompong Pluk floating village, located about 50km from Siem Reap town. The place is situated northeast shore on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The road to the site is good but rather narrow. Here we board on the boat to explore the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. On the way, you will pass floating houses and impressive flooded forests, portraying life on the water.
After floating village visit, continue the road to Siem Reap and transfer directly to the hotel.
Lunch & dinner at own arrangement and expense.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
This morning our tour guide welcome you at the hotel’s lobby, visit Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Then, continue to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century); See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit one of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm (mid-12th – early 13th century). Intentionally left partially unrestored, massive fig and silk-cotton trees grow through the towers and corridors offering a ‘jungle atmosphere’ and some of the best ‘tree-in-temple’ photo opportunities at Angkor.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel by our local representative.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok.
Start your day with a hearty American breakfast at your hotel. At 8:00 AM, your guide will pick you up for a full-day cultural exploration of Bangkok.
Begin at Pak Khlong Talad, Thailand’s largest flower market. Stroll through vibrant stalls of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Try local snacks, watch artisans create flower garlands, and even try your hand at making one and decorating lotus flowers—just as locals do before visiting temples.
Continue on foot to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s oldest temples, home to the majestic 45-meter Reclining Buddha and the original school of traditional Thai massage. If timing allows, you may witness the serene morning monk chanting.
Next, visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)—a spiritual landmark housing Thailand’s most sacred Buddha image, carved from jade.
From there, walk to the pier for a long-tail boat ride through the canals of Thonburi, catching glimpses of local life. Stop at the striking Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), once a royal temple of King Rama II.
Then enjoy a Tuk Tuk ride to Chinatown, exploring Yaowarat Road and the lively Talad Kao Market, filled with herbs, spices, fresh produce, and traditional Chinese goods.
Wrap up your tour with a drop-off at your choice of:
- MBK Center – a favorite shopping spot for tourists
- One Bangkok – the city’s newest luxury shopping and lifestyle complex
- Or your hotel
Important Notes for the Bangkok Tour
- For temple visits, women are recommended to wear short- or long-sleeved tops with full-length trousers or knee-length skirts. Men should wear trousers and short- or long-sleeved shirts. Sandals or flip-flops are not allowed.
- The monks’ chanting ritual takes place only in the morning and is subject to change without prior notice.
- According to Bangkok law, street food stalls and shops are not allowed to operate on Mondays.
- Please bring a copy of your passport for the security check before entering the palace.
- The following types of clothing are strictly prohibited in the Grand Palace: Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight-fitting trousers, and tights; see-through shirts and blouses; culottes or quarter-length trousers; sleeveless shirts or vests; sandals without ankle or heel straps; Rolled-up sleeves; Sweatshirts, sweatpants, windcheaters, pajamas, and fisherman trousers
After breakfast, your tour begins at 8:00 AM, heading 76 km north of Bangkok to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former capital for over four centuries. Founded in 1350, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its impressive ruins, ancient temples, and rich cultural legacy.
Start with a visit to the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a former royal residence blending Thai and European styles.
Then, explore Ayutthaya’s most iconic landmarks:
- Wat Sri Sanphet – Once the royal temple of Ayutthaya’s kings.
- Wat Mahathat – Renowned for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots.
- Wat Yai Chaimongkol – Home to a large chedi and tranquil garden. OR Wat Chaiwatthanaram – A riverside temple famous for its scenic beauty.
- Wat Phananchoeng – An important temple featuring a revered 19-meter-tall Buddha image.
The tour also includes a scenic boat ride, offering views of riverside ruins. (Boat route subject to river conditions)
Return to your hotel in Bangkok.
Start your day with an American breakfast at the hotel.
After check-out, enjoy a private transfer with an English-speaking guide to Suvarnabhumi Airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, meet your guide for a private transfer to your hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
After breakfast, depart at 08:00 AM for a full-day private tour of Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak. Enjoy scenic drives past lush landscapes and terraced rice fields.
Visit the King and Queen’s twin Pagodas, built by the Royal Thai Air Force to honor their 60th birthdays, and take in stunning panoramic mountain views.
Continue to a Karen hill tribe village and explore a hill tribe market, then stop at the impressive Wachiratharn Waterfall.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature trek (choose one trail option):
- Kiew Mae Pan Trail (Nov–May) – A 3 km forest walk with sweeping mountain views, passing waterfalls, rhododendrons, and Cliffside vistas.
- Mae Klang Luang Trail (Year-round) – A peaceful trek through forest and farmland, passing Pa Dok Siew Waterfall and a Karen village with rice paddies and coffee farms. Stop to enjoy freshly brewed local coffee.
Return to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
After breakfast, depart around 6:30 – 7:00 AM for the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, located 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai.
08:30 – Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Begin with an introduction to the sanctuary’s mission and the elephants’ history. Change into traditional Karen clothing and prepare herbal medicine for the elephants.
09:00 – Meet the elephants up close. Feed, interact, and learn about their behavior in a natural and ethical environment. Enjoy opportunities to take memorable photos.
09:45 – Join the elephants for a fun mud spa session.
10:30 – Walk with the elephants to a nearby river and help bathe them.
11:30 – Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch, then say goodbye to your gentle giant friends.
12:00 – Depart the sanctuary and return to Chiang Mai (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most revered hilltop temple. Climb the 306-step staircase flanked by mythical Nagas to reach the golden chedi, said to enshrine relics of the Buddha. On clear days, enjoy breathtaking views over Chiang Mai from the temple grounds.
Return to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
At the appropriate time, enjoy a private transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport for your onward flight.
This marks the end of your 22-day journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you for traveling with us!
