Splendors of Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia – 21 Days

Start with a morning coffee at Lam or Giang Coffee House, a Hanoi tradition. Enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour through the French-inspired Old Quarter, browsing markets, boutiques, and galleries. Visit Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi’s largest, and try local dried fruits from brands like Hồng Lam or Tiến Thịnh. Explore St. Joseph’s Cathedral and the Temple of Literature, a Confucian sanctuary. After lunch, tour the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (closed Mondays/Fridays), Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Conclude with a traditional Water Puppet Show. Optional museum visits include the Vietnamese Women’s Museum or Hanoi Citadel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast

Depart Hanoi by shuttle bus (7:45–8:30 AM) for Halong Bay. At Tuan Chau Marina, check in at La Regina Royal lounge, enjoy a welcome drink, and board the cruise. Savor a lunch set menu while cruising past limestone karsts. Visit Luon Cave for kayaking or rowing, then explore Titov Island for swimming or hiking to panoramic views. Enjoy a sunset “Happy Hour” and join a cooking class to make spring rolls. After a special dinner (on the sundeck, weather permitting), relax with squid fishing, spa services (surcharge), or leisure time. Overnight on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Greet the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck and a light breakfast. Visit Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay’s largest, with stunning views. Enjoy a Vietnamese cuisine buffet brunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Marina. Disembark at 11:00 AM and return to Hanoi by shuttle bus (2.5–3 hours). Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Danang. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to Hoi An’s Ancient Town for hotel check-in. Try Hoi An specialties like Cao Lau or Banh Mi on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Depart early (7:00–8:00 AM) for Ba Na Hills via Southeast Asia’s most modern cable car. Explore Le Jardin D’Amour (nine themed gardens), Debay Wine Cellar, and Ling Ung Pagoda. Ride the second cable car to the French Village, enjoying street music, the Campanile, and shrines. Visit the iconic Golden Bridge, a 150-meter marvel held by giant stone hands. After a buffet lunch, dive into Fantasy Park, with 90+ games, 5D Wild West, 4D rides, and the Freefall Tower. Return to Hoi An by 5:45 PM. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a morning walking tour. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Pottery Museum, Tan Ky Old House, Cantonese Congregation, and Chinese-style pagodas, reflecting Hoi An’s 17th–18th-century trading port legacy. Transfer to Bay Mau Coconut Forest for a rustic basket boat ride through lush waterways. En route to Danang, stop at Marble Mountains, symbolizing the five elements. Check into your hotel in Danang and relax. Overnight in Danang.
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Danang to relax on its beaches, explore the city, or visit nearby attractions like My Khe Beach or the Dragon Bridge. Overnight in Danang.
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Danang Airport for a flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and begin an afternoon temple tour. Visit Prasat Kravan’s unique brick sculptures, Srah Srang (Royal Baths), Banteay Kdei with its concentric walls, Ta Prohm, a mystical jungle-entwined temple, Neak Pean, a fountain symbolizing a Himalayan lake, and Preah Khan, a well-preserved temple built by King Jayavarman VII. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Explore Angkor Thom, the 12th-century Khmer capital, entering via the South Gate with its churning ocean statues. Visit the Bayon Temple, famed for 54 towers with over 200 Avalokitesvara faces, and see Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, marvel at Angkor Wat, a 12th-century masterpiece spanning 81 hectares, and enjoy a sunset view from Phnom Bakheng Temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Journey to Phnom Kulen Mountains, a sacred site, to see the Grand Buddha Statue, the River of Thousand Lingas, and a majestic waterfall. On the return, visit Banteay Srei, the “Citadel of Women,” renowned for its intricate pink sandstone carvings, and Banteay Samre. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to Kompong Phluk Village, a stilted community with floating schools and a police station that shifts with water levels. Explore this vibrant “floating village” by boat. Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for a flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will escort you to your hotel in the city center. Relax and explore Bangkok’s vibrant streets at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast

Begin with the Grand Royal Palace, a majestic complex housing the Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha. Visit Wat Pho, featuring the 45-meter-long Reclining Buddha, and Wat Traimit, known for its 5.5-ton solid gold Buddha statue. In the afternoon, board a long-tail boat for a scenic cruise along the Chao Phraya River and its bustling canals, stopping at Wat Arun, the iconic Temple of Dawn with its 79-meter spire. Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast

Travel (1+ hour) to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s ancient capital. Visit Wat Phu Khao Thong (Monastery of the Golden Mount), the Ancient Palace, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Explore Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, housing one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddhas, and Wat Lokaya Sutha, with its grand reclining Buddha. Conclude at Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, blending Thai, Khmer, Chinese, and European styles. Return to Bangkok for the night. Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast

Fly to Phuket, Thailand’s tropical gem. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to your hotel and begin a half-day city tour. Stop at a viewpoint overlooking Kata Noi, Kata, Karon Beaches, and Pu Island. Visit Chalong Temple, Phuket’s most revered, and explore a pearl and cashew nut factory for local souvenirs. Stroll through Phuket Old Town, admiring Sino-Portuguese architecture and Chinatown’s vibrant life. Overnight in Phuket.
Meals: Breakfast

Depart at 7:30 AM for the pier and board a speedboat at 9:00 AM. Visit Phi Phi Ley Island, exploring Maya Bay, snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay, and swimming in Pileh Lagoon at Hong Island. Photograph the Viking Cave. Enjoy lunch on Phi Phi Don Island, then relax on Khai Island’s beach, surrounded by colorful fish. Return to the pier by 4:15 PM and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Phuket.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart at 8:00 AM for Marina Phuket and board a speedboat at 9:30 AM. Visit James Bond Island, famed for its role in “The Man with the Golden Gun.” Paddle a sea canoe through a scenic cave for 45 minutes. Enjoy lunch at Panyee Muslim Fishing Village, with time for shopping. Swim and relax at Naka Island before returning to Phuket by 4:20 PM. Overnight in Phuket.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a full day at leisure to bask on Phuket’s beaches, swim in turquoise waters, or explore local markets and attractions. Overnight in Phuket.
Meals: Breakfast

Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to Phuket Airport for a late-morning flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will escort you to your hotel. Relax and explore the city’s vibrant night markets or serene temples at your own pace. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast

Begin with a walking tour of Chiang Mai’s old town, visiting Wat Phra Singh, a Lanna-style temple with the Lion Buddha, Wat Phan Tao’s serene gardens, Wat Chedi Luang’s towering chedi, and Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple with its elephant-supported chedi. Stroll through traditional streets and take a rickshaw ride, then explore Warorot Market for authentic Thai culture. In the afternoon, drive to Doi Suthep, climbing 300+ steps or taking an elevator to the sacred temple. Admire panoramic views of Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast

Depart early (7:00–7:45 AM) for a group tour. Visit Maekhajan Hot Springs and Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), famed for its dazzling design. Proceed to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet, and take an optional boat trip to Laos Island. After lunch, visit Yao, Akha, and Karen Long Neck Villages. Return to Chiang Mai by 9:00 PM. Note: This whirlwind tour covers 700+ km with brief 15–20-minute stops at most sites (longer at the Golden Triangle). For a more leisurely experience, consider a 2–3-day tour. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy free time until your guide and driver transfer you to Chiang Mai International Airport for your departure flight, concluding this splendid Southeast Asian journey.
Meals: Breakfast