A Grand Adventure - Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
There’s so much to see on this colorful tour of Southeast Asia, including the fascinating wartime tunnels of Cu Chi, a fishing lesson on the Thu Bon River, and a breezy city cyclo ride around vibrant Hanoi. The picturesque pagodas of Hue and Hanoi are just a taste of what’s to come at the mystical temples of Angkor. Inside the “City of the God Kings,” you’ll find the architecturally magnificent ruins of Angkor Wat delightfully much more than you bargained for.
Balance the high energy of Bangkok with the calming force of Chiang Mai by adding this dual city Monograms extension to your Southeast Asia tour. In Bangkok, you’ll cruise through its famous klongs, visit its calming Buddhist temples, and experience its vibrant city life. Then fly to Chiang Mai. Only reached by river or elephant trek until the 1920s, this ancient walled city in the picturesque Himalaya foothills still holds its remote charm – as well as more than 30 opulent temples.
NOTE: In Vietnam & Cambodia, this is an escorted tour complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides. The Thailand extension is independent travel with access to a Local Host – a local expert available throughout your stay. All accommodation, transport while on the tour and sightseeing per the itinerary are included.
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $6,703* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
*The Vietnam, Cambodia with Bangkok & Chiang Mai extension tour is also available without the Thailand extension, or with only a Bangkok extension.
19 Days – Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai
Meals
- 18 breakfast (daily)
- 8 lunch
- 4 dinner
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Meals
Description
Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.
Accommodation: Lotte Hotel Saigon (or similar, 3 nights)
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking tour along Dong Khoi Street past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theater, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visits to the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market.
Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner this evening.
Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast
Scenic drive outside of the city to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Optional: Enhance your free time in Ho Chi Minh City with a dinner cruise on the Saigon River.
Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang – Hoi An
Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Da Nang where you will visit China Beach.
Drive to Hoi An, with free time this afternoon and evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Hoi An, Mgallery Collection (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 5
Hoi An
Breakfast
Cruise on the Thu Bon River includes a fishing lesson with a local fisherman where you’ll learn how to throw a ro (traditional round fishing net).
Guided walking tour includes visits to an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 6
Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue
Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum. Scenic drive north over Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) en route to Hue.
In Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Accommodation: Saigon Morin Hotel (or similar)
Day 7
Hue – Hanoi
Breakfast
Visit to the Tombs of the Nguyen Emperors includes Khai Dinh Mausoleum and the Royal Tomb of Tu Doc.
Fly to Hanoi. Free time this evening.
Accommodation: Moevenpick Hotel Hanoi (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 8
Hanoi
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the Hanoi Hilton.
Enjoy a cyclo ride through the city and a walking tour through the Old Quarter.
Dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance of the renowned Hanoi Water Puppets.
Day 9
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Breakfast, Lunch
Take a scenic drive through the countryside en route to Hon Gai (gateway to Ha Long Bay).
Afternoon cruise on Ha Long Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes caves and secluded bays.
Accommodation: Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel (or similar)
Day 10
Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to Hanoi and fly to Siem Reap. Free time this evening.
Accommodation: Borei Angkor Resort & Spa (or similar, 3 nights)
Day 11
Siem Reap
Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple.
Day 12
Siem Reap
Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Banteay Srai and Ta Prohm Temples.
Traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance with dinner.
Day 13
Siem Reap – Bangkok, Thailand
Breakfast
Fly to Bangkok. Free time this evening.
Accommodation: Amara Bangkok (or similar, 3 nights)
Day 14
Bangkok
Breakfast, Lunch
Guided sightseeing with visits to the Temple of the Dawn, Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Boat ride on the city’s klongs (canals).
Day 15
Bangkok
Breakfast
Full day at leisure.
Day 16
Bangkok – Chiang Mai
Breakfast
Fly to Chiang Mai. Free time this evening.
Accommodation: Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort (or similar, 3 nights)
Day 17
Chiang Mai
Breakfast
Guided sightseeing with visits to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep. Free time this afternoon.
Day 18
Chiang Mai
Breakfast, Lunch
Guided excursion to visit the Lisu Hill Tribe. Walking tour through the village and visit the house of a Lisu shaman. Free time this afternoon.
Day 19
Chiang Mai
Breakfast
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning.
*Hotel rooms and/or staterooms are subject to availability and are confirmed at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms and/or staterooms of similar category.
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