The Grand South East Asia Tour

18 Days /17 Nights Package

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Upon arrival, our tour guide will come to pick up and transfer you to the hotel. Free at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok

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After breakfast, transfer you to the pier for take a long tail boat observe the lifestyle of local people along the Bangkok Noi Canals. Later, continue to the Royal Barge where you see many beautiful Royal Barges which are used for important ceremonies only in special occasions. Continue to Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn, sacred to the Ancient Prang before a public boat crossing to the otherside of Chao Phraya River for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, embark to Wat Phra Kaew, sacred and one of the most important Buddha Images known as Emerald Buddha, and the famous mutal painting of the wall surrounding the temple, Viharn, Doors Guardian, Golden Chedi etc. After that, walk through the gate to the middle zone of the Grand Palace. There you see many wonderful buildings created as original Thai Architecture Style and Union Western. One of the most popular Buildings is Chakri Mahaprasart Throne Hall. This one is located in the middle of the Grand Palace with 3 spires on the top of the building. It was used as the State Banquet for the chief of state in special occasions only, now it is used as the weapon museum and keeping of the King’s statue who passed away.  Overnight in Bangkok

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Transfer and check in at the hotel, then tour to Doi Suthep the sacred Lord Buddha Relic which is enshrined in the golden Chedi. Later, transfer to San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on to Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon about 6kms north of Chiang Mai where the exquisite ceramics are produced, these are modeled of Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to observe the intricacies of both the lacquerware and silverware craftsman. Lunch at a local restaurant then return to the hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai

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After breakfast transfer to an Elephant camp at Mae Tang. Visit the Jungle Raft Elephant Camp in Mae Taeng, first to see the elephant shows. After the shows will be an exciting ride on the elephants crossing the Mae Taeng river and up the hillside. This last about 45 minutes. Then you will return by oxcart to the elephant village where lunch will be served. Rafting adventure starts from here and lasts for 45 minutes along the Mae Tang river. This place is relatively unspoiled. On wards to the Orchid Farm, here there are approx 500 beautiful species of orchid. Overnight in Chiang Mai

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After breakfast, transfer to Tha Ton temple then take a long tail boat along the Kok River to Chiang Rai. The distance might be long but you can breathe the pure air and enjoy great sightseeing as well. On the way, you can stop to visit at the hill tribe villages before arrival in Chiang Rai. Later, have lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Chiang Rai

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Mae Sai border is the first place you visit today. There you see the big markets with many kinds of products: for example, dry food, fresh food, amulets, jewelry, jade, pottery etc, etc. Continue onto the Golden Triangle where you see the three borders of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. interesting, it was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand. Lunch served at a local restaurant. Late afternoon, transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for your flight to Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok

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Transfer to airport for flight departure to Hanoi. On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Overnight in Ha Noi

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Today we enjoy a half day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university, and the History Museum which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong Bay through the scenic countryside. Overnight in Ha Long

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The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Ha Noi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive in time to see an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets. Overnight in Ha Noi

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An early morning, flight to Da Nang. The sightseeing tour of central Vietnam begins with Hoi An Town which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The tranquillity and charm of the town with its low tiled houses and assembly halls scattered along the small streets make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. After checking into hotel, we will have time strolling around the town to explore the lively central market and visit the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the many temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Overnight in Hoi An

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The journey continues to Hue, Vietnam’s imperial capital between 1802 and 1945. Along the way, we make stopover at the sensational Marble Mountains before arriving in Danang City for a visit to the Cham Museum, home to Vietnam's largest collection of Cham treasures. We then follow the road hugging the central coast before crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass and dropping down to the fishing villages of Lang Co. On arrival in Hue, we enjoy a cruise on the Perfume River, stopping at bustling Dong Ba Market and the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, then visit to the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive. Overnight in Hue

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The sightseeing tour of Hue would not be complete without a visit to the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. After seeing this sight we board a flight south. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour takes us in the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some beautiful French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

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Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

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There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure to Phnom Penh. After check in at the hotel, visit to National Museum, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom. Overnight in Phnom Penh

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Breakfast at hotel, Depart from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by morning flight. Upon arrive and Then visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Great city, including: Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure. In the afternoon, visit to Angkor Wat temple and sunset on the top of Phnom Bakheng hill.                   Overnight in Siem Reap

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Breakfast at hotel, Continue to visit to Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommonan temples. In the afternoon, visit to Pre Rup, Mebon Oriental, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan temple. Overnight in Siem Reap

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Breakfast at hotel, Visit to Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre temples. In the afternoon, visit to Roluos Group, Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei temples. Overnight in Siem Reap

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Breakfast at hotel, Visit to Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake. In the afternoon, free leisure until transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure flight to Bangkok.

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