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Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
Step back into a magical past and visit the great Kingdoms of three countries, which once dominated Asia. Be mesmerized by the sunset over the mighty ancient temples, monuments, and sculptures that are now trapped in the embrace of giant trees.
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Package Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation
- Internal Asia flights
- Private car transportation
- Comprehensive sightseeing and admissions with English speaking guide
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 13 dinners
- Private boat cruise and lunch on magnificent Halong Bay
- Private, authentic Vietnamese meals throughout
- Private dinner in the authentic ambience of the Angkor Village Resort in Siem Reap
- Learn Thai cooking and fruit carving in Chiang Mai
- Classical Thai dance and dinner show in Bangkok
Tour East
Tour East Holidays is one of Canada's most dynamic, respected and innovative travel companies. Founded in 1976, Tour East Holidays has grown from a niche Asia travel wholesaler to one of the nation's largest, most diverse and fully integrated full-service travel companies. Today, Tour East Holidays has offices across Canada as well as in New York, Beijing, and Shanghai and serves a growing and diverse annual customer base of approximately 200,000 around the world. Their Asian heritage, which puts an emphasis on hospitality and detail, has served them well over the past 30 years.
- Day 1 & 2: Fly to Hanoi via Hong Kong
- Day 3: Hanoi: Upon arrival in Noi Bai International airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later on, start your city tour with visits to One Pillar Pagoda and the Museum of Fine Arts. Then visit Temple of Literature, Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. This evening, enjoy a Water Puppet performance, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
- Day 4: Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi: This morning, you will head to magnificent Halong Bay where you will enjoy a private boat cruise and seafood lunch. Cruise on the traditional wooded boat among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping at different islands to explore some of the many caves in this area. Sail past floating villages, fisherman casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay. Return back to Hanoi.
- Day 5: Hanoi/Hue: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival at Hue, check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day visiting the Imperial City, built in the early 19th century. The Imperial City is modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing with numerous palaces and temples within their city walls, as well as towers, a library and a museum. Other visits inside the Imperial City are Thai Hoa Palace, the Halls of the Mandarins and the original Nine Dynastic Urns to name a few.
- Day 6: Hue/Hoi An: This morning, take a scenic drive to Hoi An. Enroute, stop in Danang, Vietnam's fourth largest city with a visit to the Cham Museum. The open-air collection of Cham sculpture is the finest in the world. Pass through the Marble Mountains. Upon arrival in Hoi an, check into your hotel.
- Day 7: Hoi An/Danang/Ho Chi Minh City: Enjoy a walking tour on Hoi An's narrow cobblestone streets and visit the Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the colourful bazaar, and the local market. Later on, enjoy a boat trip down the Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island. The residents of this village are woodworkers and boat building families. Drive back to Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
- Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City: This morning's tour introduces you to the sights and sounds of Ho Chi Minh City. Visits include the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Opera House, the Reunification Palace, The War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market and Dong Khoi Street. During the afternoon, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the amazing network of underground tunnels built by the Vietcong guerrillas during the Vietnam War.
- Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, start your tour with visits to the Royal Palace, still the official residence of King Norodom Sihamoi and the adjacent Silver Pagoda, also know as the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha. Continue to the elegant National Museum, which contains a comprehensive collection of Khmer Art. Finally, explore the modern-day city, visiting one of Phnom Penh's great markets.
- Day 10: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap: Early this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat, one of the world's most impressive historic sites. King Suryavarman II dedicated this magnificent temple to the Hindu god Vishnu. Also visit, Angkor Thom, the fortified city covering an area of 10 square km. Visits within Angkor Thom include Terrace of the Elephants; Terrace of the Leper Kings and the mysterious Bayon Temple.
- Day 11: Siem Reap: After breakfast, continue your exploration with a visit to the picturesque Ta Prohm, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them. Other visits include Ta Keo, Chay Say Tevoda, Srah Srang and the Rolous Group. These exquisite temples depict Khmer history and myths. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner and dance performance at Angkor Village Hotel.
- Day 12: Siem Reap/Chiang Mai: After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai via Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok airport, please claim your luggage and re-check in at the Thai Airways check-in counter for your onward flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be met and transferred via coach to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
- Day 13: Chiang Mai: This morning, drive to Mae Sa Valley and visit an elephant camp, where you'll be shown how these imposing animals work so well in the jungle. * (Optional: take a ride on an elephant!)* Continue your adventure with a visit to a beautiful orchid and butterfly farm. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Yet Yod and buy traditional souvenirs at a local handicraft village. This evening, take part in a traditional northern Lanna style dinner, known as Kantoke featuring wonderful food and elegant dancers.
- Day 14: Chiang Mai: Today, indulge your inner "Iron Chef" as you take a Thai Cooking class and learn how to cook delicious Thai recipes. You will also learn the art of carving fruits and vegetables.
- Day 15: Chiang Mai/Bangkok: Early this morning, transfer to the airport, for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred via coach to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Thai dinner & Classical dance at a local restaurant.
- Day 16: Bangkok: This morning, drive along the picturesque Chao Phya River and its Klongs (canals). Observe serene villages and temples along the waterway, known as the "Venice of the East". Stop at Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn and its 79-meter spire. This afternoon, visit the Grand Palace, the former residence of Thai kings. See the Reception, Coronation and Funeral Halls. Then explore Bangkok's splendid temples with visits to three sacred places: the Wat Benchmabophit (Marble Temple), the Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) and the Wat Trimtr (Golden Buddha). Afterwards, shop to your heart's content at Gems Gallery. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at the renowned Sala Rim Naam Thai Restaurant.
- Day 17: Bangkok/Home: Head to the airport for your return flight home.
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