25 DAYS TRAVELLING TO THE MOST WONDERFUL CITIES, PLAINS AND MOUNTAINS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA

Day 1 Bangkok

Meals: - / L / D

 

Morning:

Arrival at Bangkok Airport – Pick up by your English speaking guide - Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Immediate access to your room – Time to relax - Departure at lunch time to the Jim Thompson House

 

Lunch served in the restaurant of the Museum (starter – main course – tea or coffee)

 

Afternoon :
Visit of the Jim Thompson House – Transfer to Golden Mount temple – Climb up to the top of Golden Mount to enjoy panoramic views of downtown Bangkok – transfer back to your hotel by end afternoon – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Century Park Hotel – Superior room

 

Day 2 Bangkok

Meals: B / L /D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit of the most important monuments of Historical Bangkok (Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of the Recycling Buddha)

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

At leisure for making your own shopping in Bangkok – Perfect city for shopping at bargain price – Your local guide remains in standby to assist the group

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Century Park Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 3 Ayutthaya

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit of the Royal Summer Residence Bang Pa In (main pavilions) and the Buddhist Monastery built in a Neo-Gothic Lusitanian style – Continuation to Ayutthaya.

 

Lunch served in local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Visit of most important ruins of the Ancient capital of the country, Ayutthaya (UNESCO) – Transfer back to your hotel by end afternoon – Relax

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Thai menu).

 

Overnight at the Century Park Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 4 Bangkok - Sukhothai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market (including boat ride).

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Private transfer by A/C coach to Bangkok Airport – Assistance for check-in – Direct flight to Sukhothai – Arrival in Sukhothai – Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in your hotel (Thai cuisine buffet)

 

Overnight at Sriwilai Sukhothai – Deluxe room

 

 

 

Day 5 Sukhothai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the historical park of Sukhothai (UNESCO). Visit the main ruins of the park.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

Continue visiting ruins located in more remote areas and a local ceramic workshop (Celadon) – Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in your hotel (Thai cuisine menu)

 

Overnight at Sriwilai Sukhothai – Deluxe room

 

 

 

Day 6 Sukhothai – Lampang - Chiangmai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the North. Journey to Lampang city and visit the Elephants Royal Conservation Center.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

Continue the road to Chiangmai – Visit the old commercial houses area of Lampang and the most original temple of the city (temple with fortifications dating back from the 13th century) – Arrival in Chiangmai – Installation to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at Le Meridien Chiangmai – Deluxe Room

 

Day 7 Chiangmai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the colorful Chiangmai market– Visit the market and the oldest temples within the walls of historical city.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Visit the Doi Suthep mount, towering over the city and its beautiful temple whose mystical atmosphere delights travelers. Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center (typical Kan-Toke diner and folkloric dances)

 

Overnight at Le Meridien Chiangmai – Deluxe Room

 

 

Day 8 Chiangmai

Meals: B / L / -

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to Doi Ithanon national park – Visit the plains and paddy fields as well as the most beautiful waterfalls of the park

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

Visit of the agricultural local project (orchids, fruits, flowers) – Visit the two chedis (memorials for the King and the Queen) and the mountain summit rainforest – Transfer back to Chiangmai – Rrelax

 

Diner at leisure and not included so that everyone can enjoy the night market of Chiangmai.

 

Overnight at Le Meridien Chiangmai – Deluxe Room

 

Day 9 Chiangmai - Chiangrai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to the nearby province of Chiangrai – Arrival in Chiangrai and visit the famous White Temple.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue the road towards the Golden Triangle – Visit of the very interesting local Museum dedicated to opium, halt at the belvedere overlooking the Mekong river and cruise down river on a motorized pirogue towards the city of Chiangsaen – Visit the main ruins of Chiangsaen – Transfer back to Chiangrai – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Legend Chiangrai – Superior room

 

Day 10 Chiangrai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C minivan to Doi Mae Salong Visit tea plantations, the small Chinese settlements and enjoy panoramic views over the whole region – Road to Doi Tung domain.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Visit of the wonderful domain of Doi Tung (Royal Villa, Botanical garden, Inspiration hall) – Transfer back to Chiangrai – Relax – It is possible to explore the local night market

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Legend Chiangrai – Superior room

 

 

Day 11 Chiangrai – Houaixay - Pakbeng

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to the Laotian border, on the banks of Mekong River – Boarding on the boat you will cruise on – Start sailing downstream river.

 

Lunch served on board

 

Afternoon:

Continue the navigation down to Pakbeng, with one or two stops to visit villages edging the river. The totally preserved landscapes are breathtaking – Arrival at the lounge where you will overnight – Disembark

 

Diner served at the lounge (local cuisine buffet)

 

Overnight at the Luangsay Lodge – Standard room

 

Day 12 Pakbeng – Luang Prabang

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Resume the cruise on the downstream, with one or two stops in ethnic villages along the river.

 

Lunch served on board

 

Afternoon:

Continue towards the ancient royal capital Luang Prabang, with a final stop at the cave of Pak Ou – Arrival at the city jetty, disembark and transfer by local minivan to your hotel – Relax or time at leisure for a walk around

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (local cuisine menu).

 

Overnight at the Villa Maydou – Standard room

 

 

Day 13 Luang Prabang

Meals: B / L / -

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C minivan to downtown Luang Prabang and visit of the most interesting buildings of the city.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant (local cuisine menu)

 

Afternoon:

Private transfer by A/C minivan to Krung Sri waterfalls, among the prettiest of the country – Transfer back to Luang Prabang – Climb up to the Mount Phou Si (For those who would like to admire the panoramic view) – Others continue up to the hotel

 

Diner at leisure and not included (Free time to discover the night market)

 

Overnight at the Villa Maydou – Standard room

 

 

Day 14 Luang Prabang – Siem Reap

Meals: B / - / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Luang Prabang airport – Assistance for check-in – Direct flight for Siem Reap

 

Lunch at leisure not included

 

Afternoon:

Arrival in Siem Reap – Pick up by your English speaking guide. Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Time for freshening up – Transfer to the Ancient French quarter – Rickshaw ride by the streets of the quarter and visit ‘Les Artisans d’Angkor’ foundation – Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Cambodian menu + Apsara dances show)

 

Overnight at The Tara Angkor Hotel – Superior room

 

 

 

Day 15 Siem Reap

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach– Visit of the first part of Angkor site’s ruins (UNESCO) – Visit, among others Bayon, Preah Khan and Ta Phrom’s ruins.

 

Lunch served in local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue the visit of the main ruins of the site; The Terraces, the Baphuon, the majestic temple of Angkor Wat, finishing with assisting to a sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill – Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (International Buffet)

 

Overnight at The Tara Angkor Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 16 Siem Reap

Meals: B / L / -

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to the fabulous temple of Banteay Srei (Women’s Citadel)

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue visiting Siem Reap area – Boat ride to watch local fishermen in their daily life villages.

Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner at leisure and not included

 

Overnight at The Tara Angkor Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 17 Siem Reap – Hanoi

Meals: B / - / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Siem Reap airport – Assistance for check-in – Direct flight for Hanoi

 

Lunch at leisure not included

 

Afternoon:

Arrival at Hanoi airport – Pick up by your local English speaking guide – Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Time for freshening up – Transfer to old quarter – Take place on your private rickshaw for a ride through old Hanoi.

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Vietnamese menu).

 

Overnight at the Pullman Hanoi – Superior room

 

Day 18 Hanoi

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Governor’s Residence park and Ho Chi Minh’s house, as well as the one single Pillar Pagoda.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

You resume the visit of Hanoi ’s hotspots with the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology – Transfer Back to your hotel by end afternoon – Free time to relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Night at the Pullman Hanoi – Superior room

 

 

Day 19 Hanoi – Halong Bay

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Halong Bay – Arrival at the harbour - Transfer procedure to the boat – Welcome on board and installation in cabins - Departure for the cruise on Halong Bay

 

Lunch served on board.

 

Afternoon:

You will continue the navigation to the prettiest places of the Halong Bay. The boat drops anchor for the night

 

Diner served on board (Vietnamese menu)

 

Night on board of the Bhaya Vessel – Deluxe cabin

 

 

Day 20 Halong Bay – Hanoi - Hue

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served on board

 

Morning:

Resume navigation by Halong Bay and journey back to the harbour.

 

Lunch served on board

 

Afternoon:

Disembark and private transfer by A/C coach to Hanoi airport – Assistance for check-in – Direct flight to Hue – Arrival in Hue - Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel.

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Indochine Palace – Deluxe Palace Room.

 

 

Day 21 Hue

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit the Hue Imperial City (main pavilions)

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue the visit of Hue highlights with a short cruise on the Perfume River – Disembark at the pier of the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady– Visit of the Pagoda and its gardens – Visit the Tu Duc Emperor Tomb – Transfer back to your hotel by end afternoon – Free time to relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Night at the Indochine Palace – Deluxe Palace Room.

 

 

Day 22 Hue - Hoi An

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the small town of Hoi An – Arrival in Hoi-An

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Discovery the enchanting small town of Hoi-An, the main street, touristic spots and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge – Transfer back to your hotel by late afternoon – Free time to relax

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Vietnamese menu)

 

Overnight at the Hoi An Historic Hotel – Deluxe room

 

 

Day 23 Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: B / - / D

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

At leisure to relax or to undertake a walk by your own, along Hoi An streets, make your shopping or take pictures at your own rhythm

 

Lunch at leisure and not included

 

Afternoon:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Danang airport – Assistance for check-in –Direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival to Ho Chi Minh City airport – Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel

 

Diner served at your hotel (international menu).

 

Overnight at the Novotel Saigon Center – Superior room.

 

 

Day 24 Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Saigon River – Boarding a speedboat to go to Cu Chi – Disembark and visit of Cu Chi tunnels – Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon :
Tour around Ho Chi Minh City by Vespa. Comfortably seated at the back of a Vespa, driven by a local traffic expert, you will discover various typical places, very hard to access by car or bus, in this non-stop jammed city. – Transfer back to your hotel by end afternoon – Free time to relax

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Vietnamese menu)

 

Night at the Novotel Saigon Center – Superior room.

 

 

Day 25 Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: B / - / -

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

At leisure so you can enjoy your hotel amenities, go shopping or take a walk by yourself along the city streets. Your guide will standby at the lobby to help you if needed.

 

Lunch at leisure and not included

 

Afternoon:
At leisure, you can enjoy the use of your room until late afternoon - Private transfer by A/C coach to Ho Chi Minh City airport – Assistance for check-in – Flight to your next destination

 

 

We can organize a beach extension, on request

 

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