Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos

Welcome to Vietnam’s capital city! Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our driver will meet you (just outside the baggage claim) and transport you to your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The rest of the day free & leisure.

Today you’ll have an entire day to explore the beautiful sites of Hanoi. Starting at the Ho Chi Minh Complex (home to the final resting place of Vietnam’s revered Uncle Ho & his former “house of stilts), moving on to the One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature & Presidential Palace and finally exploring the beautiful Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda & tranquil Tay Ho (West Lake) region, the day will be a fantastic overview of what the capital city has to offer. There will also be an option to visit either the Museum of Ethnology (giving guests a glimpse of the country’s various ethnic groups) or Vietnam’s Museum of History; based solely upon your interests. As you wander the tree-lined boulevards, soak in the charming French-style architecture and witness the area’s tranquil landscapes… you’ll be hard pressed to not fall in love with Hanoi! That evening you’ll have the chance to witness a traditional show at the Water Puppet Theatre (one of Vietnam’s oldest forms of entertainment)

08h00 Our guide & driver will collect you from your hotel & drive to Halong bay. 12:00: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port 12:30: Embark on cruise. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing 13:15: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay. Admire the fascinating formations on the way 15:30: Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boats/kayaks 17:00: Swimming at Ti Top (Titov) beach 18:00: Sunset cocktail party. Cooking class 19:30: Savor a delicious seafood BBQ dinner in dining room 21:00: Night-time squid fishing 22:30: Free of mind with sweet dreams

06:30: Enjoy sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on top deck 06:45: Light breakfast. Coffee, tea and pastries are served in restaurant 07:15: Sung Sot (Surprise) cave excursion 09:15: Check-out of cabins. Start cruising towards the port 09:30: International buffet brunch served in dining room 11:00: Disembark cruise. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi then take another car to Airport flight to Hoian. Upon arrival, we collect & transfer you to your hotel in Hoian.

Today our tour guide will pick you up at your Hotel , move to Cam Thanh wharf. (Cam thanh coconut village) Transfer to the basket and go along the Thu Bon River for reaching to Bay Mau coconut forest to admire the scenery both sides of the river and the local people’s living activities. Starting the journey to explore the Bay Mau coconut forest: learn how to row the basket boat , fishing crab, how to throw the net for catching fishes , how to make the hat, grasshopper, rings ect. by coconut leaves and save all memories with these green beauty of coconut forest Cam Thanh. You will be seenthe fantastic performances shake basket boat and throw the net for fishing. Lunch at the restaurant and rest on the hut or hammock or leafy house. In the afternoon, We take a walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting attractions such as: * Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda: The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1593 by the town’s Japanese community, to link the town with the Chinese quarter across the water. * Sa Huynh Museum: Located near the Japanese Covered Bridge, it contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An’s history. * Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall: This reflects the style of the Chinese clans that settled in Hoi An. * The silkworm and handicraft workshop: See how traditional Hoi An handicrafts and handmade fabrics are skillfully produced. * Central Market: This traditional market provides a fascinating insight into local life in Hoi An.

You are free & leisure in Hoi An.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transported back to Da Nang where you’ll board a domestic flight to the southern Vietnam city of Ho Chi Minh (formerly known as Saigon). Arriving late in the morning, you’ll have a chance to explore some of the iconic sites of Vietnam’s largest city as you make your way to your hotel (with private guide & transport). After check in, you’ll followed by a fully guided tour through the southern city. Your visit will include the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral & Saigon Post Office, plus a number of other sites along the way. After your guided tour you have the evening to enjoy free time in Ho Chi Minh City.

7:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel and travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels by minivan (90 minutes). Explore the tunnels and learn about their history. You might even get a chance to fire an AK-47! Afternoon: Depart for My Tho City (2-hour drive), stopping for lunch along the way. Take a boat ride through small canals to a coconut island. Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, and live traditional music from locals. Visit a coconut candy shop and stroll through the village, capturing beautiful photos of the scenery. 5:00 – 5:30 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City. 7:00 PM: Tour ends at your hotel.

Today, you will transfer back to Saigon airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be picked up by a driver who will take you to your hotel.

Morning you will visit the “Great City” of Angkor Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphoun Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Vat temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved low-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor’s construction. At the end of afternoon, we will do the sunset over Pre Rup temple. Overnight in Siem Reap

This morning, Visit Angkor National Museum which offer a great insight into the Angkorian era, allowing greater understanding into the culture of the country. The museum covers the history, civilization and cultural heritage of the country across eight interactive galleries, such as the 1,000 Buddha’s, Religion and Beliefs and the Great Khmer Kings and Ancient Costumes, to name a few. Then turn to Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Continue to visit the Old Market, which sells all kinds of gifts as well as a food market for locals – a sensory experience and Artisans d’Angkor centre, one of the best workshops in town with excellent quality sandstone, silver, wood, and silk products.

You leave Siem Reap fly to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, Your driver and guide will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city center. The rest of the day you are free & leisure.

MandaLao tour guides will pick up at your hotel. Please inform guests to be waiting in the lobby of their hotel at 08:30 – 09:00 Arrive at MandaLao: Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan River by long tail boat for the first introduction to our elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our elephants. Guests will be provided bananas and/or sugar cane to feed the elephants. Trek: Pass beautiful Lao gardens before exploring the jungle-covered Huay Nok stream. Guests walk with the elephants through the jungle as they interact with each other and forage on native foods. MandaLao guides continue to explain elephant behavior as they guide guests through the forest. The trek is 2.5 Km and takes about 1.5 hours, it is flat and shaded most of the way. Say Goodbyes: After some final treats for the elephants, guests leave the elephants and mahouts in the jungle and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine made primarily from our own organic produce. Depart: Return to Luang Prabang ● HDE(08:30): Approximate return time: 13:00 Included in Tour: ● Roundtrip transport ● Well trained English speaking tour guide ● In-depth Introduction into elephants ● Trekking with elephants ● Trekking boots and socks ● Insect repellent ● Sun lotion ● Fresh lunch, coffee, tea, drinking water, and snacks

Following breakfast at the hotel, visit the former King’s Palace, now the National Museum. The many items nicely displayed include rare furniture, traditional costumes, arts, jewelry, ornaments as well as working tools and utensils of the early part of the 20th century. Then visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most photographed temple in Luang Prabang. Board a private boat for the Mekong River cruise to the sacred Pak Ou Caves. Locally called Tam Ting, the caves are filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues, coming in a wide range of sizes. During the boat ride, take note of the fishermen and villagers going about their daily life on the river. For many, the Mekong plays an integral role in daily life and represents one of the only means of transportation and commerce. From the caves, the boat continues to Ban Muang Keo Village where you can see local weavers and whisky distillers honoring their ancient traditional crafts. Before returning to your hotel, climb the steps of Mount Phousi for a gorgeous view of the town.

You leave Luang Prabang fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, Your driver will meet you outside the Airport and take you to your hotel in Bangkok.

09:00 – Pick up from hotel 09:45 – Visit Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, continue by private van to Wat Pho 12:00 – Continue on long tail boat to weekend market and canal tour, you will have time to try local food at the market before back to the boat again to Wat Arun 13:45 – Visit Wat Arun, and cross the river by ferry to meet our driver. and back 16:00 – Drop back at hotel.

Today you will flight from Bangkok to Phuket. Upon arrival our driver will collect & transfer you to your hotel.

You are free & leisure

Your day is at leisure until your transfer to Airport for your onward flight.