Trip
Features
DETAILS OF THE TRIP
Day
1: Arrive in Bangkok City
Pick
up upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International
Airport and transfer to the hotel in the city.
Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles. Bangkok is
the financial, political and cultural capital of
Thailand, located in the centre-south of the
country, in the heart of a fertile rice-growing
region. Bisected by the Chao Phraya River, which is
overlooked by all the major palaces, Buddhist
temples and luxury hotels, Bangkok is seventh heaven
for those who love their food and their shopping.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Day
2: Bangkok Temple Tours
This
half-day sightseeing tour in Bangkok will allow you
the opportunity to explore the Grand Palace complex,
which houses a number of attractions including Wat
Phra Keow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and then we
will proceed to see Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat
Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where
both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.
Wat Traimit is also known as the temple of the
Golden Buddha. The 3 meter tall statue is made from
solid gold and weighs 5.5 tons and is a fine example
of Sukhothai style art. You will then pass through
Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the
reclining Buddha. At 46 meters in length and 15
meters high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and
illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana.
Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabophit, or the
marble temple. This magnificent monastery was built
out of white Italian marble from Carrara in the late
19th century. Transfer back to hotel and stay
overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Day
3: Sightseeing Tours & Dinner Cruise
Those
that love architecture and buildings or are
interested in local culture will be fascinated by
the Jim Thompson house and the Vimanmek Palace, two
of the finest Thai residences to be found in
Thailand today. The Jim Thompson House is the former
home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American
entrepreneur who returned to live in Bangkok after
the Second World War. Continue to amazing Vimanmek
Palace, the largest teakwood building in the world.
The former home of King Rama V, the palace fell into
disuse until it was restored in the 1980s and today
it is a fascinating museum reflecting the Thai
heritage from the dramatic reign of King Rama V. A
fantastic way to end your day in Bangkok, this
relaxing dinner cruise aboard one of Bangkok’s
luxurious restaurant boats will take you through the
heart the city along the Chao Phraya River past
wonderful night time views of illuminated temples
and sparkling skyscrapers. As you relax in modern
comfort and dine on a variety of local, regional and
international dishes you will pass landmarks like
the Temple of Dawn, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
and the Grand Palace. Transfer back to hotel and
stay overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Day 4:
Bangkok - Siem Reap City
Free
at leisure until we transfer you to the airport to
catch flight to Siem Reap City. Pick up and transfer
to hotel. Free by your own way and stay overnight at
hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 5:
Siem Reap Tours
Visit
the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century).
See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting
the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple
(unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200
smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal
Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the
Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, visit
the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor
plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81
hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial
Palace in Beijing. The distinctive five towers are
emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th
century masterpiece is considered by art historians
to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and
architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize
Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the
mountains at the edge of the world and the
surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond sunset
from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the
plain of Angkor, from where you will have a
spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor
Wat.
Day 6:
Siem Reap Tours
In
the morning, you will continue your temple visits.
Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick
sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths"
was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei
(surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon
(guarded at its corner by stone figures of the
harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a
reasonable state of preservation) and the
"Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup. In the
afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and
continue to the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of
the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has
been left relatively untouched since it was
discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then,
visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 7:
Siem Reap - Saigon City
Transfer
to the airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City -
formerly Saigon, the city
located on the right bank of the Saigon River, a
tributary of the Dong Nai, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City
is the largest city, the greatest port, and the
commercial and industrial center of Vietnam. It has
an airport and is the focus of the country's
highways, railroads, and Mekong Delta waterways. On
the way from the airport to the city, the tour guide
will overview of the city and the sightseeing
programme for next days. Check-in hotel and the rest
of time you will be at leisure. Overnight at hotel
in Saigon City.
Day 8:
Saigon - Mekong Delta
The
excursion starts at around 10.am from our pier in
Phu An hamlet located next to Cai Be town,
approximately 2 hours drive south from Saigon. Upon
embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by
our crew. After your installation, the cruise will
begin with the visit of some local home factories
where you will be able to observe how rice paste,
coconut candies and other specialties are
traditionally made. We will then proceed to
Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among
local barges full of fruits and vegetables.Your
sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec,
cruising by Dong Phu and An Binh islets famous for
their fruit orchards. These evergreen islands among
the Mekong River bring about large networks of
meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless
arroyos, and remain unknown to many people. Crossing
the large Co Chien River we will pass under the
spectacular My Thuan Bridge. We will then cruise on
a small beautiful canal through water jacinth
plantations… You will disembark to take a small
rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal
passing by a local tiny village and fruit
plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes
in the sky will lead us to one of the largest
artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will
have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear
like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow
canals. You will disembark at the local market place
for a guided visit of this charming town, walking
along its narrow streets where beautiful French old
houses and Chinese temples dating from the last
century are numerous. Your lunch will await you at
an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Mr. Huyen
Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous
writer. (see her novel and adapted movie “The
Lover”). Back on board your sampan, you will enjoy
cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow
canal, passing under several wooden “monkey
bridges” and by tiny typical villages.
Some stops on the banks will be possible to
establish contacts with the local population. A
visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple.Before
sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks
arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co”
dating from the early 19th century. After being
greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight
dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a
unique atmosphere. After dinner, we will proceed the
cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We
will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed
will be ready for your night on the Mekong river.
Day 9: Mekong Delta Cruising
At
around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.
Your breakfast will be served on board at 07am while
approaching Cai Rang floating market actually still
the largest in the whole Mekong delta. We will pass
by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice,
fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an
intense activity on the river. Your cruise journey
will end at around 10.am at Ninh Kieu pier after a
visit at Can Tho local market. TRansfer to hotel and
stay overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
Day 10: Can Tho - Saigon
Morning
drive back to Saigon City. Free for the rest of day
and stay overnight at hotel in Saigon City.
Day 11:
Saigon - Nha Trang
Free
at leisure until we transfer you to the airport to
take 1 hour flight to Nha Trang City - "The Top
100 Best Beach & Bay City in the World" ranked
by the Forbes and Conde Nast Leisure & Travel
Magazine. Nha
Trang is a popular seaside resort known for its
palm-lined white sand beaches and clear turquoise
water. Some islands in Nha Trang are paradise for
those who are interested in snorkeling and scuba
diving. At leisure and overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 12:
Free at leisure
You
will be free at leisure to relax for whole day at
the resort.
Day
13: Free at leisure
You
will be free at leisure to relax for whole day at
the resort.
Day
14: Nha Trang - Hanoi
Fly
to Hanoi City, our tour guide will meet and greet
you upon arrival to Hanoi City - the capital
city of Vietnam, is an elegant city located on the
banks of the Red River with tranquil Restored Sword
Lake at its heart. North of the lake are the
bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street
named after the trade that used to take place there.
Much of the city was transformed by the French when
it became a French protectorate in the 1880s and
there are wide boulevards and large colonial
buildings which are now home to government
departments and foreign embassies. Transferring to
your hotel in the city center to refresh. Overnight
in Hanoi City.
Day 15:
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Morning
depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic
countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of
Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading
out of the town we embark on a boat for an
exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This
exciting five hour cruise will provide us a
fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending
with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising
amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The
limestone karsts formations are littered with
beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way
we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded
cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many
hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Driving
back to Hanoi city. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 16:
Depart Saigon City
Free
at leisure until we will transfer to the airport for
departure flight. End of service.
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