Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand - 13 Days

  • Flower vendor. Hanoi, Vietnam

       
  • Lunch break. Hoi An, Vietnam

       
  • Ta Prohm temple. Angkor, Cambodia

       
  • Navigating small canals on a sampan. Mekong Delta, Vietnam

       
  • Floating Village. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

       
  • Face towers on the second terrace of the Bayon temple. Siem Reap. Cambodia

       
  • Row of Buddha figures, wat Arun. Bangkok, Thailand

    An image by Quang-Tuan Luong
 

Day 1:
US - HANOI.

Trans-Pacific flight to Hanoi.

 

Day 2::
ARRIVAL - HANOI.

Arrive in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, a beautiful city of lakes, public parks and temples. Meet your tour director and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a special Welcome Dinner featuring exquisite Vietnamese cuisine.

 

Day 3:
HANOI - GUIDED TOUR.

Morning guided visits take you to Hanoi's Old Quarter, One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Temple of LiteratureAfter lunch break, enjoy a guided visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which houses a display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority peoples.  

 

Day 4:
HANOI - HALONG.

Drive to Ha Long, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a 4-hour cruise  on the bay with stops to visit some beautiful grottoes filled with spectacular stalactite formations.

 

Day 5:
DAY 5: HALONG - BAT TRANG - DANANG - HOI AN.

Drive back to Hanoi with a visit to the ceramic village of Bat Trang en route.  Upon arrival to Hanoi, board a flight bound for Danang. A short drive will take you to Hoi An, an ancient seaport town.

 

Day 6:
HOI AN - GUIDED CITY TOUR.

Explore this charming medieval city on foot. Hoi An once a busy port which attracted Dutch, Portuguese and Japanese trading vessels in centuries past. Enjoy lunch at Brother’s Café with the tranquil river and lush tropical garden for your view. Free leisure time.

 

Day 7:
HOI AN - SAIGON - CANTHO.

Depart for Saigon this morning. Arrive in Saigon and drive directly to the Mekong Delta region. Set off by motorboat to visit the floating market Cai Be and Vinh Long.

 

Day 8:
MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON.

Early morning visit to the famous floating Cai Rang market. Then board a sampan that will take you across the complex maze of the Mekong. Lunch at a beautiful Mekong Delta garden en route to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon late afternoon.

 

Day 9:
SAIGON - SIEMREAP (CAMBODIA).

Start your sightseeing tour to the frenetic Saigon and its landmarks this morning. After lunch break, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Siemreap, Cambodia. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner with Apsara dance show at Angkor Village Theater.

 

Day 10:
SIEMREAP - ANGKOR WAT.

Discover the famous South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Elephant terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue explore Angkor Wat until sunset.

Day 11:
SIEMREAP - BANGKOK (THAILAND).

Contemplate the mysteries surrounding Angkor Wat on a morning visit to Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre temples. In the afternooon, complete your visit to Ta Phrom, Neak Pean and Preah Khan temples. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Arrive in Bangkok and transfer your hotel. Free leisure time.

 

Day 12:
BANGKOK - GUIDED CITY TOUR.

Welcome to “the land of many smiles.” This morning is free to explore the city on your own. In the afternoon, your local guide will show you Bangkok and its most interesting Buddhist temples. You’ll conclude your amazing Southeast Asian adventure tonight with a farewell dinner on Shangri-La Horizon Cruise. Enjoy dinner while slowly drifting along the riverside of the Menam Chao Phya.

 

Day 13:
BANGKOK - DEPARTURE.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free leisure time until transfer to Suvarnbhumi International Airport for your outbound flight. Bon voyage !


Tour is personnally directed by Insider's Asia director.

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Departure:

December 16, 2013

Tour cost:

$2990

Tour price includes:
  • Service of Insiders Asia tourdirectorand local guides
  • Domestic flights (Vietnam only)
  • Accommodations with tax and service charges
  • Meals as indicated in itinerary
  • Sightseeing as noted in itinerary with entrance fees to sites and museums
  • Airport transfers for participants arriving on Day 1 and departing on Day 13
  • Surface transportation in air conditioned vehicles
  • Visa provision services  
  • Luggage handling based on a maximum of two pieces of luggage per person
Tour price does not include:
  • International (trans-Pacific) airfare
  • Saigon - Siemriep - Bangkok airfares (from $400)
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Beverages at group meals
  • Travel insurance

 

Trip Payment Schedule:
  • At time of reservation: $300 (non-refundable)
  • 120 days prior to departure: 20% of land cost
  • 60 days prior to departure: Balance

 

Cancellation Schedule :

All deposits are non-refundable. Refunds of final payment will be honored as follow:

  • 61-90 days prior to departure: 75% refund
  • 45-60 days prior to departure: 50% refund
  • 44 days or less to departure: No refund

In the event Insiders Asia cancels the tour, a full refund (deposits & final payment) will be honored. We recommend to buy travel insurance.

 

 

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