A Grand Adventure with Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand Tour -The art of haggling is a must at the bustling markets of Hanoi, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City where you can negotiate everything from luxurious silk to colorful ceramics to a tasty bowl of pho. The number one rule of thumb—is always willing to walk away. Luckily, there’s so much to walk toward on this colorful tour of Southeast Asia, including the fascinating wartime tunnels of Cu Chi, a fishing lesson on the Thu Bon River, and a breezy city cyclo ride around vibrant Hanoi...
Day 1: ARRIVE IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.
Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY
HO CHI MINH CITY Walking tour along Dong Khoi Street past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theater, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visits to the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 3: HO CHI MINH CITY. EXCURSION TO CU CHI TUNNELS
HO CHI MINH CITY Scenic drive outside of the city to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Free time this afternoon and evening. ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Ho Chi Minh City with a dinner cruise on the Saigon River.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : HO CHI MINH CITY–Fly to DANANG–HOI AN
HO CHI MINH CITY Fly to Danang. DANANG Visit China Beach. Drive to Hoi An.HOI AN Free time this afternoon and evening. (B,D)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: HOI AN
HOI AN Cruise on the Thu Bon River includes a [LF] fishing lesson with a local fisherman where you’ll learn how to throw a ro (traditional round fishing net). The guided walking tour includes visits to an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : HOI AN–DANANG–HUE
DANANG Visit the Cham Museum. The scenic drive north over Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) en route to Hue. HUE Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 7: HUE–Fly to HANOI
HUE Visit to the Tombs of the Nguyen Emperors includes Khai Dinh Mausoleum and the Royal Tomb of Tu Doc. Fly to Hanoi. HANOI Free time this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: HANOI
HANOI Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the Hanoi Hilton. Cyclo ride through the city. Walking tour through the Old Quarter. Dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance of the renowned [LF] Hanoi Water Puppets.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9: HANOI–HA LONG BAY
HANOI Scenic drive through the countryside en route to Hon Gai (gateway to Ha Long Bay). HA LONG BAY Afternoon cruise on Ha Long Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the caves and secluded bays.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 10: HA LONG BAY–HANOI– Fly to SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
HA LONG BAY Drive to Hanoi and fly to Siem Reap. SIEM REAP Free time this evening.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 11: SIEM REAP
SIEM REAP Visit Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 12: SIEM REAP
SIEM REAP Visit Banteay Srai and Ta Prohm Temples. Traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance with dinner.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 13: SIEM REAP– Fly to BANGKOK, THAILAND
SIEM REAP Fly to Bangkok. BANGKOK Free time this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: BANGKOK
BANGKOK guided sightseeing with visits to the Temple of the Dawn, Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Boat ride on the city’s klongs (canals).
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 15: BANGKOK
BANGKOK Full day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 16: BANGKOK–Fly to CHIANG MAI
BANGKOK Fly to Chiang Mai, CHIANG MAI Free time this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 17: CHIANG MAI
CHIANG MAI guided sightseeing with visits to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep. Free time this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18: CHIANG MAI
CHIANG MAI Guided excursion to visit the Lisu Hill Tribe. Walking tour through the village and visit the house of a Lisu shaman. Free time this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 19: CHIANG MAI
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning.
Meals: Breakfast