Travel
on a voyage of discovery, soaking up traditional cultures and revelling in the
exotic flavours of the region. With golden temples and saffron-robed monks,
soft white beaches and bright blue skies, tantalising seafood and a host of
shopping spots, our journey Southeast Asia is sure to delight.
Duration: 17 days
Start/Finish City: Bangkok to Bali
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 2
Travel Style: comfort
Trip Type: Small Group
Itinerary
Board your flight from Los Angeles and begin your journey to
South East Asia, with Thailand as the first country on your tour!
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Arrive in Bangkok, known around the world as
the “Venice of the East”. Check into your hotel, enjoy a half‐day guided city tour
of Bangkok. Visit the myriad of breathtaking temples and enjoy the “floang
market”. [D]
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Today’s tour starts with a longtailed speed
boat and cruise along the fascinating waterways of Bangkok – Thailand’s exotic and colorful
capital. Experience a taste of life along the Chao Phraya River and its canals
– a fascinating look at another world of Thai local life. Highlights include
the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) located on the river bank with its scenic view.
Then, cross the river and proceed to the huge compound on Napralarn Road, where
you will be amazed with the soaring roofs and tapering gilded spires of the
Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The tour continues to Wat
Po, one of the oldest and largest temples in Thailand. The temple houses the
huge figure of The Reclining Buddha. [B,D]
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After breakfast,
transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer
to your hotel. Today’s sightseeing will include Doi Suthep & City Temples.
The tour features a scenic drive through the most historic areas of Chiang Mai.
Continue on to visit the Wat Suan Dok and Wat Jed Yod temples. You will visit
the handicraft village of Sankamphang.Our tour also takes us to Doi Inthanon National Park,
Thailand’s highest peak at 2,565 meters above sea level. Complex mountain
ranges and mild climate characterize an area with moist and dense forest which
is the source of important tributaries of Mae Ping River. Various streams descend, forming beautiful
waterfalls. En route, we will visit Karen Villages. In the evening enjoy a
traditional meal prepared in the Khantoke style with an excitng and stimulating
dance performance. [B, D]
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Today we visit the Chiang Dao young elephant
training camp. En route, visit an orchard farm. Leave Chiang Mai for a scenic drive
through a picturesque landscape of mountains and valleys. The ancient city of
Chiang Rai sits on the steep banks of Mekong River and features magnificent
ruins and temples. Continue to the world famous Golden Triangle where Thailand,
Laos and Myanmar meet the Mae Khong River. Follow that with a visit to Mae Sai,
the furthest northern trading border town between Thailand and Myanmar. In this
busy trading town you will have time for shopping. The rest of your day is at
leisure. [B,D]
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Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to Chiang
Mai Airport for your onward journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam via Bangkok. Upon
arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to your hotel. After you freshen up, we
depart to visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnant's Museum before passing
by Dong Khoi Street, City Hall, Municipal Theatre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and
the Central Post Office. [B,D]
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Mekong Delta and the town of My Tho. Visit the
ancient Vinh Trang Pagoda, then take a boat ride for a first‐hand experience of
daily life on Mekong River, pass well‐known orchards on the islands, a coconut‐candy factory, an
apiary, a local village and more. Have lunch in a local restaurant, which is famous
for its “Elephant Ear Fish” specialty. On the return journey to Ho Chi Minh
City, take a stopover at Dong Tam snake Farm. Return to Saigon for dinner at an
Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. [B, D]
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After an early
breakfast transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your morning flight to Hanoi
(07.30 am – 09.30 am). Upon arrival, transfer to the city center of Hanoi for
sightseeing. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and its complex with the
Presidential Palace, house on a stilt and One Pillar Pagoda. Then go to the
Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Saint Joseph Cathedral,
and the Ethnology Museum. Lunch in local restaurant. In the evening, enjoy a water puppet
show. Dinner at an Indian
restaurant. [B, D]
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Breakfast at the
hotel. At 8:30 am depart for Ha Long Bay (3-hour drive). Arrive in Ha Long and
take the boat cruise in Ha Long Bay for 4-hours. Visit Dau Go Island and Thien
Cung Caves, enjoy the spectacular view along Ha Long Bay and have lunch on the
boat. Watch rural
Vietnamese daily life unfold as you pass water buffalo, ancient temples and
local farmers at work in the rice paddies en route to Ha Long Bay. Called the
“Bay of the Descending Dragons,” legend has it that dragons, sent by the gods
to help defend the land against ancient invaders, spat out jewels and jade that
became the many emerald-green islands and islets that dot the bay today. Enjoy
an overnight cruise among the thousands of limestone islands. This experience
is an unforgettable highlight. Transfer back to
Hanoi and then enjoy an Indian dinner in Hanoi. Overnight in Boat Trip of
Halong Bay. [B,D]
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After breakfast on
the junkboat, transfer back to Hanoi for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap international airport transfer and check in at your
hotel. Visit Angkor Wat temple and view the sunset at Bakheng Hill. Tonight’s
dinner will include an Apsara dance show. Overnight in Siem Reap. [B,D]
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, we visit the South gate of Angkor
Thom, Bayon, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of Leper King. Enjoy
lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang,
Ta Ke Thommanon, Chau Say, Tevoda. Have dinner at a local restaurant and over
night in Siem Reap. [Note: Visit to
Preah Khan, Kraven, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som and East Mebong only if time
permits.] Spend the night in Siem Reap. [B, D]
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After breakfast at the hotel, visit Kbal
Spean, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre. In the afternoon visit Rolous Group: Preah
Ko, Bakong, Lolei. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. [B, D]
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After breakfast, take a half day city tour
where you get an opportunity to explore historical monuments, heritage areas, cultural
places and cosmopolitan structures which will leave an everlasting impression
of Kuala Lumpur on you. Marvel at the remarkable National Monument, and then
stop and admire the historically‐rich Independence Square – the birthplace of
this fascinating and multicultural nation. Then move on to the Petronas Twin
Towers, one of the most famous landmarks of the country. Be sure to take a
photo of one of the tallest twin structures in the world, and grab something
quintessentially Malaysian at the ever‐so‐popular shopping district Bukit Bintang. In
the evening, enjoy dinner and then head back to the hotel for the night. [B,D]
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for
your flight to Bali, Indonesia. Upon arrival
transfer to your hotel and relax. In the evening dinner will be served at a
local restaurant. [B,D]
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After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a fullday tour
of Taman Ayun Royal Family Temple at Mengwi Village and a Bedugul vegetable plantation.
Visit Lake Beratan to see a spectacular temple and enjoy an Indonesian buffet
lunch en route. After lunch continue on to visit Tanah Lot Temple. Shopping
time is available on this visit before you go back to the hotel for the night.
[B,D]
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After you enjoy breakfast, spend the day at
leisure in this wonderful island paradise.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant. [B,D]
Hotel infoAfter breakfast, spend the day at leisure and
then transfer to the airport for your flight back home with a heart full of
fantastic memories! [B]