Vietnam Cambodia and Thailand Group

Day 1: Arrival to Hanoi

1. Hanoi
   Pass by
   Arrival to Hanoi airport.
   Transfer to the city and check-in at the hotel (normally the rooms are available from 2/3pm).

Day 2: Hanoi - Visits

1. Temple of Literature & National University
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we will begin our visit to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is also considered one of the few Asian cities with wooded avenues, French colonial architecture, quiet lakes and eastern temples.
   The tour includes a visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, founded in 1070 in honor of Confucius and considered the symbol of Hanoi.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We continue with the route to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visiting the outside from the Ba Dinh Square.
3. One Pillar Pagoda
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We will continue to the Pagoda of One Pillar, built in 1049 on a single stone pillar by Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who reigned from 1028 to 1054. The pagoda was designed to resemble a lotus leaf in honor of Buddha.
4. Hanoi
   3h
   Lunch at a local restaurant.
   After lunch, we will have an experience with the flowers and their traditional way of decorating them. Visit a handmade florist to see how the bouquets are made, how this beautiful and traditional spiritual art of Vietnam that survived generation after generation is transmitted and preserved. Guests will learn to recognize exotic flowers as they prepare a spiritual crown.
5. Hoan Kiem Walking Street
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Later we will reach Lake Hoan Kiem, the heart of Hanoi, where we will take a walk around the lake with panoramic views of the Ngoc Son temple, located in the middle of the lake, along with the red bridge The Huc.
6. Old Quarter
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Finally, we will make a panoramic tour in a triciclo pousse through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, also known as the neighborhood of the 36 streets, since in its time it was known for the craftsmanship of the artisans who lived there and the workshops that lived there.
   Return to the hotel and accommodation in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Cruise on board

1. Halong Bay
   1 day · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, meet with the guide in the hotel hall and take the road to the stunning Halong Bay, whose name means “the dragon coming down from the sea” in Vietnamese. According to legend, a dragon would have created the islands that adorn this unique landscape.
   
   Embark on a charming cruise to explore this spectacular landscape. Lunch aboard as we sail between the imposing rock formations that emerge from the emerald waters. After the meal, we continue our tour, admiring islands of peculiar shapes, such as the Turtle, the Dog and the Head of Man.
   
   Thanks to its unique beauty, geological and cultural importance, Halong was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 and included among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2011. In addition to the stunning landscape, there is free time for optional activities such as swimming, kayaking or a demonstration of Vietnamese cuisine.
   
   Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An

1. Halong Bay
   3h · Admission ticket included
   At sunrise and for those interested there is Tai Chi class on the terrace.
   We continue navigating the bay of almost 2,000 limestone islands and enjoying its unique landscapes. Take advantage of this incredible moment to take the best photos of those wonders. We'll have a good brunch to recharge the batteries and start the return to earth.
2. Hoi An Ancient Town
   4h · Admission ticket included
   We landed at Halong Pier, from where we transferred to Hanoi by road to the airport to take the flight to Da Nang.
   On arrival, we have direct transfer to Hoi An (about 30 min)
   In the evening, transfer to the Hoai River, where we will sail. This river has a very special meaning for the inhabitants of Hoi An, as it witnessed the events that occurred in Vietnam over the years.
   When night falls, the streets are lit with lanterns and colorful lights, and lanterns are also thrown into the water to ask for good prejudices. The city presents a bright and mysterious new look.
   Landing and free time to stroll the street and return to the hotel on your own.
   Accommodation in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An - Visits

1. Hoi An Ancient Town
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we begin our visit to the city of Hoi An, an important commercial port of Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries, whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle have little changed in recent years.
2. Fukian Assembly Hall
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Arrival to the Old Quarter, from where we will begin the walk through the center of the old town to visit Phung Hung (Ancient House of Merchants), the overcast Japanese bridge with more than 400 years, the Phuc Kien hall, the ancient Casa Tan Ky with its traditional architecture and museum.
3. Old House of Tan Ky
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Arrival to the Old Quarter, from where we will begin the walk through the center of the old town to visit Phung Hung (Ancient House of Merchants), the overcast Japanese bridge with more than 400 years, the Phuc Kien hall, the ancient Casa Tan Ky with its traditional architecture and museum.
4. Hoi An
   2h
   Lunch at a restaurant.
   Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, stroll through the colorful center market or shop.
   Accommodation in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Siem Reap

1. Siem Reap
   Pass by
   Transfer to Da Nang airport for boarding a flight to Siem Reap.
   On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 7: Siem Reap - Views - Angkor Thom - Angkorwat

1. Angkor Thom
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at the hotel. We will go from tuk-tuk (a type of car, typical in Cambodia) to the South Gate of the Angkor complex, where you can contemplate the statues representing the movement of the ocean, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (XII century), the temple of Bayon with its 54 towers decorated with 200 smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara, the temple of Phimeanakas, the terrace of the leprosy king and the elephants, and the royal chambers.
2. Ta Prohm
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We will also visit the temple of Ta Prohm, one of the most spectacular temples in the region, where the ruins were “embraced” by the trees. Lunch at a local restaurant.
3. Angkor Wat
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, we will take the bus to visit the most famous temple in the region: Angkor Wat – declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The complex of this temple covers an extent of about 81 hectares, comparable in extent to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. The temple is a representative of Mount Meru, a sacred mythological mountain, and the five towers of the complex symbolize the five peaks of the mountain, and the wall and the surrounding pit symbolize the mountains and the ocean. In the late afternoon, we will enjoy the sunset of Pre Rup temple. Return to the hotel at the end of the visit.

Day 8: Siem Reap - Visits - Banteay Srey - Banteay Samre

1. Banteay Samre
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at the hotel.
   We will attend a Buddhist ceremony with monks in a pagoda where we will learn more about Buddhism and how this religion influences Cambodian culture. We will close the ceremony with a prayer from the monks to distribute luck and blessings.
   Then we visit the Hindu temple Banteay Samre. This sacred place, dedicated to the god Shiva, is decorated with abundant reliefs of Hindu themes, telling various scenes from Ramayana.
2. Banteay Srei
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We continue the tour through the great temple of Banteay Srei (which literally means “city of victory”), known today as the “City of Women” for being the only temple in the Khmer Empire that was not built for a monarch, yes, no. , by and for women. Built according to the construction regulations of Angkorian, Banteay Srei is a beautiful and elegant small-scale temple, a fairy palace in the middle of an endless forest. We contemplate this “Joy of Khmer Art,” its rose sandstone facade, its sculptures, sculpted reliefs with great precision and continue to learn about the art of the ancient Khmer empire.
   Lunch at a restaurant.
   On the way back, we visit D'Angkor Artisans - the center that helps Cambodian youth to keep traditional crafts alive.

Day 9: Siem Reap - Flight to Bangkok

1. Siem Reap
   1h
   Breakfast at the hotel.
   Transfer to Siem Reap airport for flight to Bangkok.
   On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in

Day 10: Bangkok - Visits - Temple and Royal Palace

1. Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we will visit three Buddhist temples in Bangkok. We will start with Wat Traimit, which is in the busy Chinatown, near Hualampong train station. In this temple, there is the largest massive gold statue in the world: an image of a golden Buddha almost 5 meters tall and weighing 5.5 tons. As the temple is on top, we will also have a panorama of Chinatown.
2. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Then we head to Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Standing Buddha, where is the giant Buddha statue lying 15 meters high and 46 meters long, all covered in gold. Wat Pho is also known for being the first college of traditional Thai medicine and massage.
3. The Grand Palace
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We will also visit the Grand Palace, one of the most famous and visited places in Bangkok, within a complex with many gardens and temples. Built in 1782, it was the residence of the Thai monarchy for almost 150 years, and although it is no longer the official residence of the king since 1925, it is still used for some official and religious ceremonies.
4. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next to the Palace (within the same complex), we will see Wat Phra Kaew, or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, one of the most important in Thailand, where there is the image of the Emerald Buddha meticulously made of a single block of jade.
   Free afternoon.

Day 11: Bangkok - Floating Market and Train Market Tour

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Meet the guide at your hotel reception and transfer to 80 km southwest of the city to visit the famous train market. Observe as the train approaches the market, ¡the merchants retract their tents to allow the train to cross the middle of the market!
2. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After the visit, we will head to Damnoen Saduak’s floating market. There we will take a boat to sail through the canals until we reach the market and observe how fruit, vegetables, etc. are marketed.
   At the end of the tour we will return to the hotel.
   Free afternoon.

Day 12: Bangkok - Flight to Chiang Mai

1. Chiang Mai
   Pass by
   Transfer to the airport from Bangkok for a short flight to Chiang Mai.
   Arrival in Chiang Mai and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 13: Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai Tour

1. Karen Long Neck Village
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at the hotel.
   We'll pick you up between 6:45 and 7:30.
   The tour in Chiang Rai is a full-day tour, with a duration of 9 to 12 hours. However, it is one of the must-see activities when you are in Thailand!
   Visit the Giraffe Woman Village, meeting the legendary giraffe women of the most exotic tribe in the world. Let’s learn how they live, what they’re doing in Thailand and better understand their history.
2. Wat Rong Khun
   1h · Admission ticket included
   A memorable place, once in a lifetime you should not miss the famous White Temple, built by an artist whose success has impacted and changed the lives of many Thai and Chiang Rai artists.
3. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
   1h · Admission ticket included
   One of the magnificent works of art made by a student of the creator of the White Temple. The temple is completely painted in blue, which makes the whole world recognize its beauty, attracting everyone's attention and being one of the items on the wish list of many tourists.
   Return to Chiang Mai around 17:00-19:00.

Day 14: Chiang Mai - Visits with temples and Doi Suthep

1. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
   5h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit Wat Doi Suthep, a magnificent temple located on top of a forested mountain 1,000 meters high. This sacred temple offers a spectacular view of the city, plus a wide variety of images and frescoes. Finishing with two important temples, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. Wat Phra Singh, the Temple of the Lion Buddha, is the most visited temple in Chiang Mai, built in 1345 and one of the most notable examples of Lanna architecture, as well as the epicenter of Songkran festivities among Buddhist faithful. Then we will visit Wat Chedi Luang, built about 600 years ago around a partially ruined chedi in the Lanna style, dated 1441, considered one of the tallest structures of ancient Chiang Mai. In addition to these two temples, we will also visit Wat Suan Dok, which houses the remains of many generations of the Chiang Mai royal family. Transfer back to the hotel.

Day 15: Chiang Mai - Flight to Phuket - Transfer to Koh Phi Phi

1. Phuket
   Pass by
   Breakfast at the hotel.
   Transfer to Chiang Mai airport for flight to Phuket.
   Bus and ferry transfer from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. The rest of the day on the beach.

Day 16: Koh Phi Phi - Gold Day Tour

1. Ko Phi Phi Don
   6h
   Breakfast at the hotel
   Because it is a longer ride and made with the lanch, which is very fast, the tour visits all points (which are really worth it) in Phi Phi and with plenty of time at each stop.
   Recommended for those who want to spend a quiet and relaxing day enjoying the paradise that is Phi Phi, with plenty of time to enjoy each stop. At the end of the tour, after sunset, you can still enjoy diving with the planktons!
   
   VISITED PUNTS:
   • Monkey Beach
   • Viking Cave
   • Pileh Lagoon
   • Snorkeling
   • Maya Bay
   • Bamboo Island
   • Nui Bay
   • Wang Long
   • Sunset
   • Planctons

Day 17: Koh Phi Phi - Free day

1. Ko Phi Phi Don
   8h
   Breakfast at the hotel.
   Free day to relax or discover the island on your own

Day 18: Koh Phi Phi - Phuket - Departure flight

1. Phuket
   Pass by
   Breakfast at the hotel.
   Transfer to Phuket Pier by ferry and then to Phuket airport for the departure flight.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Supplement for Single Room: Prices are per person, considering a minimum of two people traveling together. If you travel alone, a supplement will be applied for individual room use. Please contact us if you need a quote for this supplement.
• Policy for Children: From 0 to 2 years: 50% of the value (includes air ticket). From 3 to 11 years: 80% of the value by sharing a bed with the parents (maximum 2 children); 100% if a separate bed is requested.
• Use of Currency: The US dollar (USD) is widely accepted in Southeast Asia and easy to convert. In most cities visited, it is possible to use credit cards.
• Food Allergies: If you have food restrictions or allergies, please let us know before you start your trip to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
• Additional Baggage: If you carry a baggage that weighs more than permitted, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance so that we can assist you. The additional cost per extra pound will be the responsibility of the customer.
• Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. We recommend purchasing it in your home country for greater safety and tranquility during your trip.
• Triple rooms: In Asia, triple rooms are usually composed of two single beds or a double bed with an extra bed for the third person.
• Changes to the itinerary: The itinerary of the visits can be adjusted for operational reasons, always keeping the planned activities, except in cases of adverse weather conditions. Hours of transfers, excursions and domestic flights may vary. The guide will leave a notice at the hotel reception every night with the details of the next day.
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