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           VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, THAILAND

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, THAILAND ITINERARY:

1. Arrive Bangkok
Tour begins: Shangri-La Hotel at 6:00 PM. A transfer is included upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport to your hotel, the Shangri-La Hotel nestled on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals D

2. Grand Palace / Reclining Buddha
Sightseeing today includes a visit to Wat Po, Bangkok’s largest and oldest temple, to see the mammoth Reclining Buddha, and a tour of the Grand Palace, home to the Emerald Buddha. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch and return to the hotel by motorboat. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city as you please. Meals BL

3. Bangkok Klongs / Thai Dance
Board a long-tail boat for a cruise up the Chao Phraya River, connected by a network of canals called klongs; observe local life along the river. Spend the afternoon at leisure before joining us for a traditional Thai dinner, featuring a classical Thai dance performance. Meals BD

4. Fly to Chiang Mai
Fly to Chiang Mai today, known as the “Rose of the North,” where visits to 14th-century Wat Umong and Wat Phra Singh provide fascinating introductions to the region’s 300-plus temples. Spend the next two nights at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, where you’ll stay in richly decorated Lanna-style pavilions overlooking gardens, terraced rice paddies and mountains. See local craft markets during a visit to the Night Bazaar. Meals BLD

5. Elephants and Crafts of the North
As the national animal of Thailand, the elephant has always been an integral part of Chiang Mai culture. See elephants at work in a teak forest and take an elephant trek through the jungle. You may choose to visit local handicrafts shops to see unique crafts, including lacquerware, silverwork, and umbrellas. Meals BLD

6. Fly to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi today via Bangkok for a two-night stay in the heart of the city. Your colonial-style hotel overlooks the Hanoi Opera House and is steps away from landmark sights. Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight. Meals BD

7. Cyclo Ride and Water Puppets
Sightseeing today includes a cyclo ride through Old Hanoi, a tour of the former Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh’s final resting place at the Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace. Visit the famous One-Pillar Pagoda and see the infamous Hoa Lo (“Hanoi Hilton”) prison. Attend an enchanting water puppet performance, an art form dating back thousands of years. Meals BLD

8. Hué, World Heritage Site
Fly to one of Vietnam’s most beautiful cities, Hué, designated a World Heritage Site, for an overnight stay. The Perfume River provides the picture-perfect setting for your riverfront hotel. Guided sightseeing includes visits to the tomb of Tu Doc, Khai Dinh, the Citadel – the great enclosure that housed the Capital City, Imperial City, and the Forbidden Purple City – and the seven-story octagonal tower of Thien Mu Pagoda. Meals BLD

9. Da Nang / China Beach
Drive along the Vietnam coast to Da Nang this morning, stopping for lunch in the seaside village of Lang Co. Enjoy picturesque scenery as you cross over the Hai Van Mountain to your beachfront resort. Meals BLD

10. Cyclo in Hoi An / Marble Village
View the impressive collection of ancient sandstone carvings at the open-air Cham Museum en route to Hoi An. Travel by cyclo to see the red-painted Japanese Covered Bridge and the 200-year-old “Phung Hung” house, and see the many shops that line its central streets. Watch local artisans at work in Non Nuoc marble village before returning to your tropical resort. Meals BLD

11. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
An early morning flight brings you to Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. A sightseeing excursion includes the Saigon River, the gracious Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Our local expert takes you inside the former Presidential Palace, now called Reunification Hall, and the bustling Cho Ben Thanh Central Market. Meals BLD

12. Cu Chi Tunnels
Discover the fascinating three-story deep, 120-mile network of underground passageways and rooms at Cu Chi Tunnels, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City to explore at your leisure. Meals BLD

13. Fly to Siem reap / Angkor Wat
Discover ancient Cambodia on a two-night stay at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, close to the legendary temples of Angkor Wat. Explore the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, see elaborate Elephant Terrace and Bayon Temple, and visit mystical Angkor Wat. Meals BLD

14. Temple of Banteay Srei & Ta Prohm
The 10th-century pink sandstone Temple of Banteay Srei boasts some of the most outstanding examples of Khmer art in the world; view its exquisite carvings and fine architectural details with a local guide and continue to the root-covered Temple of Ta Prohm. Join us for a farewell dinner tonight featuring local entertainment. Meals BLD

15. Fly to Bangkok
Spend the morning at leisure and enjoy lunch before taking an afternoon flight to Bangkok. Meals BLD

16. Journey Home
Tour ends: Bangkok. A transfer is included from Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok International Airport; allow 21/2 hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B

4 day Hong Kong extension available after tour Inside Hong Kong

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