Monday, September 23, 2013

Highlight Thailand – Cambodia - Vietnam 18D/17N

Duration: 18 days/17 nights
Tour Code: MTC13
Price from: US $ Pax
Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014
Highlights

  • Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival

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    Upon on arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

    Day 2 - Bangkok City Tour (B,L)

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    Today, you start to visit Wat Po, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok and home to the original school of traditional Thai massage. Then, you'll enjoy a relaxed tour of the nearby Grand Palace with its many colorful halls, temples and artifacts including the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. After lunch, continue to Chinatown and absorb the vibrant street atmosphere with a walking tour followed by a longtail boat trip through the winding city canals. Overnight in Bangkok

    Day 3 - Bangkok - Ayutthaya (B,L)

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    Drive to legendary Ayutthaya, the capital of Thailand for more than 417 years, stopping at a tranquil former summer palace built by King Rama IV en route. You'll visit Ayuthaya Historical Park's ruined temples and sample some local delights in the Muslim quarter. Enjoy a pleasant riverside lunch before boarding a leisurely longtail boat ride to Bang Pa where you can explore the majestic Royal mansions. Back to Bangkok in late afternoon. Overnight in Bangkok.

    Day 4 - Bangkok – Fly to Chiang Mai (B)

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    After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in and relax. In the afternoon, you will visit temples such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang in an ancient city encircled by old crumbling walls and gates. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

    Day 5 - Chiang Mai: Elephant Camp – Doi Suthep (B,L)

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    Enjoy a real Thailand experience today as we take you on an elephant ride though thick forests and visit a local elephant camp before heading to the Mae Ping River for a leisurely bamboo rafting ride. . After enjoying scenes of river life, continue your city tour on foot in the heart of the old quarter followed by a trip to Doi Suthep mountain temple. Arriving in Doi Suthep in the late afternoon, the temple is virtually empty. Receive a special private blessing from a monk and then witness the evening chants as the sun sets, capping off a memorable day. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

    Day 6 - Chiang Mai – Fly back to Bangkok – Connect flight to Siem Reap(Cambodia) (B)

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    After breakfast, you are free till the driver transfer you to airport for flight back to Bangkok. Take a short time in Bangkok aiport, you will catch the connecting flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in and relax. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 7 Siem Reap: Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (B,L)

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    Breakfast at hotel, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. After lunch, you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries and Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance and have a funny time at Angkor night market! Overnight  in Siem Reap.

    Day 8 Tonle Sap Lake - Banteay Srei Temple (B,L)

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    This morning, drive in the Tuk Tuk to the edge of Siem Reap. Enjoy a fun cart ride through the countryside until you reach Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake; the Tonle Sap. Board a boat and spend the rest of the morning at one of the largest floating villages on the lake which is called Kompong Phluk. In the village you will witness the fascinating daily lives of the local people who live on the water.In the afternoon, head to the temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Citadel of the Women’. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 9 Siem Reap – Fly to Phnom Penh (B)

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    After breakfast at hotel, you are free till the driver transfer you to Airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Upon on arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

    Day 10 - Phnom Penh City tour (B,L)

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    In the morning, enjoy a city tour to visit to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. This afternoon continue your exploration of the capital, you will visit the genocide museum known as Toul Sleng and the Killing Fields. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

    Day 11 Phnom Penh – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) (B)

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    After breakfast at hotel, you are free till the driver transfer you to Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh CityUpon arrival, pick up with private transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 12 Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B/L)

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    Morning breakfast at hotel then visit the Cu Chi- a fabulous tunnel. You will have a chance to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawls through 50-100m out 200km of the tunnel system is unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. Then Back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch.In the afternoon, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market and so much more. Late afternoon, drive back to hotel for relaxation. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City 

    Day 13 Mekong Delta Full Day Excursion (B/L)

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    Breakfast is served at hotel then heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “milk” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 14 - Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Hanoi (B)

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    After breakfast at hotel, you are free till driver transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi – a thousand year’s capital City. Upon arrive to the airport,  you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.

    Day 15 Hanoi City tour (B,L)

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    Today, you start to discover Hanoi following: First, visiting is Uncle Ho’s (Ho Chi Minh President)Mausoleum, His Residence area, and one Pillar – pagoda nearby & Tran Quoc pagoda. Next site is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature & the first university in Vietnam). Then our guide will introduce its legend around Old Trading quarter, Ngoc Son temple and Hoan Kiem (The lake of Restored Sword). ). Follow is one hour Traditional Water Puppet shows at Thang Long Theatre. You will back to hotel around 5PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

    Day 16 Hanoi - Ha Long (B,L,D)

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    07.45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus.
    12.00 Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
    13.00 Check-in, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.
    13.30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
    15.00 Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water.
    15.40 Explore the secluded Thien Canh Son Cave.
    16.45 Short cruise to Hon Co Island where you can relax on a white sandy beach, swim or kayak.
    18.00 Back to the junk for relaxation.
    19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board.

    Day 17 - Ha Long – Hanoi (B,L)

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    07.30 Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.
    08.30 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village in a rustic rowing-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms.
    09.30 More leisure time for swimming in the middle of the bay.
    10.00 Cruise back to the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served.
    11.45 Disembark. Farewell.
    15.45 Arrive in Hanoi. End of trip
    Overnight in hotel in Hanoi 

    Day 18 - Hanoi Departure (B)

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    After breakfast at hotel, you are free till the driver transfer you to Airport for your flight. Tour ends.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 16 Nights accommodation base on sharing room in hotel with breakfast
    - 01 Night accommodation base on sharing cabin on board in Halong
    - Local Experienced English speaking guide
    - Entry fees 
    - Meals as mentioned in itinerary

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - Transportation
    - Visa fee upon arrival
    - Meals as not mentioned in itinerary
    - Personal expense
    - Travel insurance
    - Domestic & International flight tickets
    - Others not mentioned above

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