Vietnam & Cambodia: A Grand Adventure with Bangkok & Chiang Mai
Overview
Balance the high energy of Bangkok with the calming force of Chiang Mai by adding this extension to your Southeast Asia tour. In Bangkok, you’ll cruise through its famous klongs, visit its calming Buddhist temples, and experience its vibrant city life. Then fly to Chiang Mai, where you’ll explore temples and visit an amazing elephant sanctuary to learn about the conservation efforts of orphaned and rescued elephants!
Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.
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)
HO CHI MINH CITY: Scenic drive outside of the city to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Ho Chi Minh City with a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with My Account. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
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)
HOI AN: Cruise o the Thu Bon River includes a fishing lesson with a local fisherman where you'll learn how to throw a ro (traditional round fishing net). 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. (B)
DANANG: Visit the Cham Museum. Scenic drive north over Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) en route to Hue. HUE Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. (B/L)
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. (B)
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 Hanoi Water Puppets. (B/L/D)
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. (B/L)
HA LONG BAY: Drive to Hanoi and fly to Siem Reap.
SIEM REAP: Free time this evening. (B/L)
SIEM REAP: Visit Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple. (B/L)
SIEM REAP: Visit Banteay Srai and Ta Prohm Temples. Traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance with dinner. (B/D)
SIEM REAP: Fly to Bangkok.
BANGKOK: Free time this evening. (B)
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). (B/L)
BANGKOK: Full day at leisure. (B)
BANGKOK: Fly to Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: Free time this evening. (B)
CHIANG MAI: Guided sightseeing with visits to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep. Free time this afternoon. (B)
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. (B/L)
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 18 Breakfasts
- 8 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- Ho Chi Minh City Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (Moderate Deluxe)
- Hoi An Hotel Royal Hoi An, Mgallery Collection (Superior First-Class)
- Hue Melia Vinpearl Hue (Superior First-Class)
- Hanoi Sheraton Hotel Hanoi (Deluxe)
- Ha Long Bay Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel (First-Class)
- Siem Reap Borei Angkor Resort & Spa (Moderate First-Class)
- Bangkok Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn (Superior First-Class)
- Chiang Mai Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort (Superior First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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