Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 2020

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Journey through Southeast Asia, visiting the countries of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam that span the heyday of the ancient Khmer Kingdom to the present day, discovering timeless Angkor Wat, Hué, cosmopolitan Hanoi and Bangkok – with special experiences like cyclo rides, visits to local hill tribe villages, and boat cruises through Bangkok's klongs and along...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Tauck’s 16-day Thailand
    • Cambodia and Vietnam travel adventure encompasses the best of Southeast Asia as you explore the legendary cities of Hanoi
    • Hué
    • Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.Discover golden Buddhas
    • ancient kingdoms
    • inspiring temples and lush landscapes
    • and experience the unique cultures and traditions of this fascinating area of the world for yourself... from a water puppet performance to ornate pagodas and soaring temple spires to gilded palaces and bamboo stilt houses. Explore Chiang Mai and cruise on the klongs of Bangkok. Discover poignant reminders of war in Vietnam like the Cu Chi Tunnels and notorious Hoa Lo Prison
    • and see the legacy of peace as you visit a kindergarten in Da Nang. Experience the grandeur and archaeological significance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Angkor
    • Hoi An and Hué
    • and stay at the finest city hotels and word-class resorts.

What's this trip about?

    Journey through Southeast Asia, visiting the countries of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam that span the heyday of the ancient Khmer Kingdom to the present day, discovering timeless Angkor Wat, Hué, cosmopolitan Hanoi and Bangkok – with special experiences like cyclo rides, visits to local hill tribe villages, and boat cruises through Bangkok's klongs and along Hué's Perfume River.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Hanoi, Vietnam
End CityBangkok

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Stories by Ken Burns" are filmed narratives featuring insights by award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein based their upcoming PBS documentary series The Vietnam War On-Tour Air included (5 flights) A buggy ride through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a cyclo ride through the remains of Imperial Hué Guided visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Angkor, Hué and Hoi An See Bangkok’s golden Reclining Buddha, Hué’s Imperial Citadel on the Perfume River, and the Cu Chi Tunnels of Vietnam Discover Southeast Asian life on the water on a cruise along the Perfume River in Hué, through the klongs of Bangkok, and on Siem Reap’s Tonle Sap Lake

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Welcome to Hanoi! A transfer is included from Noi Bai International Airport to the landmark Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, your home for the next two nights, close to the historic Old Quarter and other notable attractions in Vietnam's capital city. Meet your Tauck Direc...
Day 2 A Day in Hanoi, French Heritage – Asian Traditions
Begin your Vietnam tour with a day including a memorable buggy ride through the back streets of Old Hanoi; a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; the colonial Presidential Palace that Ho Chi Minh refused to live in, along with his "house on stilts"; the famous One-Pillar ...
Day 3 Vietnam’s Ancient Capital – Hué, a World Heritage Site
No Vietnam travel experience would be complete without a visit to Hué, Vietnam’s most beautiful city, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll arrive this morning following a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, visit the tomb of 19th-century emperor Tu Duc. After ...
Day 4 Hué & Da Nang’s Modern “China Beach”
This morning, explore Hué’s tranquil setting as you admire Thien Mu (“Heavenly Lady”) Pagoda, a seven-story octagonal tower built in 1844, and cruise along the Perfume River; view the boats that continue to serve as complete family homes for many residents of Hué. Then t...
Day 5 The Historic Port City of Hoi An
Pay a delightful visit to a local kindergarten in Da Nang this morning, then continue your Vietnam travel by journeying to historic Hoi An, a key South China Sea trading port in the 15th through 19th centuries, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its shop-lined str...
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City & the Cu Chi Tunnels
Take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam’s second-largest city; set off to the battlefield memorial site of Ben Duoc, northwest of the city, where you'll explore an underground world of tunnels and chambers three stories deep at Cu Ch...
Day 7 Discovering Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon)
Explore Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) with your local expert today, visiting the former Presidential Palace, now called Reunification Hall (after negotiations rejoined the North and South in 1975). See the former U.S. Embassy, the Saigon River, 19th-century Saigon N...
Day 8 Cambodia’s Archaeological Heritage
This morning, your journey continues on to Cambodia as you fly to Siem Reap for a two-night stay at the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, the closest hotel to the treasures of the fabled archaeological site at Angkor, covering an area twice the size of Manhattan. You’ll be d...
Day 9 Ancient Khmer Temples, City & Terrace
Enveloped by jungle roots, fascinating Ta Prohm Temple almost seems to be a part of the dense rainforest that surrounds it. A legacy of Cambodia's Khmer civilization dating from 1186, it was originally built as a Buddhist university and monastery and continues to captiva...
Day 10 North to Chiang Mai & Doi Suthep
Fly via Bangkok to charming Chiang Mai, Thailand, the "Rose of the North," established in the 13th century, and known for its artistic and cultural heritage. Enter another world when you arrive at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, where your richly appointed ...
Day 11 Thailand's elephants at work & play
Elephants – Thailand's national animal – are an integral part of Chiang Mai’s economy and culture. Visit an elephant camp today to see how these marvelous animals are trained to work in a teak forest; you'll have a chance to feed them bananas and sugar cane, see them dem...
Day 12 Visiting the Hill Tribe Villages
Take an unforgettable excursion to the hill tribe villages of Chiang Mai today to meet the people of the Palong, Padong and Karen tribes, who live peacefully there as small farmers, observing and honoring their traditional ways of life. They'll share their crafts and fol...
Day 13 Fly to Bangkok, Thailand’s Capital
A morning flight takes you to bustling Bangkok in time for lunch at a local restaurant and some time spent exploring on your own in Thailand's capital – kicking off a three-night stay at Rosewood Bangkok. MEALS : B, L, D LODGING : Rosewood Bangkok PORTOFCALL : Bangkok, Thailand

Day 14 The Grand Palace & Reclining Buddha
An express boat whisks you from the hotel for a morning of sightseeing in Bangkok, an intriguing mix of ancient and modern. Walk to the 18th-century Grand Palace for an "audience" with the Emerald Buddha, while the giant Reclining Buddha awaits your admiration at Wat Pho...
Day 15 Klongs & The Jim Thompson House
Cruise up the Chao Phraya River and through a network of canals, called klongs, which lace the city. These often-bustling "city streets," lined with homes and small businesses, are where much of "real life" in Bangkok is found, as you'll witness firsthand; stop at Wat Ar...
Day 16 Journey Home

Tour ends: Bangkok.
A transfer from Rosewood Bangkok to Bangkok International Airport is included. Please allow 3 hours for airport check-in formalities. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Bangkok, Thailand

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Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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