14 Day South American Glaciers, Forests & Lakes with 4 Day Patagonia Cruise 2020 Itinerary
16 days
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Small Group Tour
2 Phnom Penh, 2 Siem Reap, 3 Bangkok, 2 Luang Prabang, 4 Hanoi, 1 Halong Bay
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
2 Phnom Penh, 2 Siem Reap, 3 Bangkok, 2 Luang Prabang, 4 Hanoi, 1 Halong Bay
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Cambodia
Depart for Cambodia
DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Phnom Penh
Arrive in Phnom Penh on the banks of the fabled Mekong River, one of the loveliest cities built by the French in Indochina. This capital of Cambodia is a beautiful blend of glittering temples and graceful colonial buildings. Arrive at your hotel with time to rest after your journey and acclimate to the new time zone
Overnight: Phnom Penh
DAY 3, Tuesday - Explore Royal Palace Complex & National Museum
Today, begin your exploration of Phnom Penh at the Royal Palace complex, a compound of Khmer-style structures with gilded spires. These ornate buildings have served as the royal residence of the kings of Cambodia since the 1860s. Within these walls, see the glittering Si...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Fly to Siem Reap and Enjoy Dinner & Cultural Performance
Today fly from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temples. Arrive at your hotel and get ready for lunch at a local restaurant. This evening, savor dinner while being entertained by female dancers performing the ancient art of Apsara dancing, a classical style...
DAY 5, Thursday - Discover Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom
Today, you'll understand why the architectural masterpieces of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat are designated as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World." This sprawling city, built by Khmer Kings, was once home to more than one million people at the height of the empire. On t...
DAY 6, Friday - Ox Cart Ride With Tonle Sap Cruise, Fly to Bangkok
Morning drive along the rolling hills, stopping for a ride on an ox-cart, a vehicle still being used today by local farmers. Arrive at Tonle Sap Lake in the heart of Cambodia, with its rich and diverse ecosystem. Embark on a serene boat excursion - observe the local life...
DAY 7, Saturday - Visit Flower Market, Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Awake this morning in exotic Bangkok, a fascinating mix of ancient and modern. Stop at a fragrant and colorful flower market to see the magnificent array of fresh flowers and learn about the important local flower trade. Onward to the elaborate Grand Palace, the glitteri...
DAY 8, Sunday - Explore Ayutthaya and Visit Royal Summer Palace
Morning cruise on the Chao Phraya River, the lifeblood of Bangkok. Disembark in Ayutthaya, the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai for over 400 years. Start with a visit to Bang Pa-In Palace, a collection of beautiful buildings in various architectural styles, surroun...
DAY 9, Monday - Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos, Wat Xieng Thong Temple, Royal Palace Museum
Morning flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the mountainous region of northern Laos. According to legend, Buddha smiled when he rested here during his travels and prophesized that it would one day be the site of a rich and p...
DAY 10, Tuesday - Explore Luang Prabang, Mekong River Cruise
Luang Prabang seems totally untouched by the modern world. In the morning, take part in the sacred ancient ritual of Almsgiving. Stroll through hushed streets and offer the Alms to a meditative procession of orange-robed monks. The daily ceremony is both peaceful and spi...
DAY 11, Wednesday - Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam
After breakfast visit one of the most impressive waterfalls - Kuangsi waterfall, where farmers get the water for their crops. Continue the drive to Ban Xang Hai, known as the "Whiskey Village", where they make rice wine from their abundant crop. During the visit, meet wi...
DAY 12, Thursday - Travel to Halong Bay, Cruise & Visit Caves
Incredible views await you today! Drive to Halong Bay, considered one of the most breathtaking places on the planet, added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and declared recently as one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World”. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, this...
DAY 13, Friday - Return to Hanoi, Water Puppet Performance & Enjoy Home Hosted Dinner
Morning return drive to Hanoi. Visit the Museum of Ethnology, founded in 1997, one of the most popular museums in the country. Here, you can find a rich collection of artifacts, documents, and films depicting daily life, rituals and customs of 64 ethnic groups of Vietnam...
DAY 14, Saturday - Explore Hanoi, Private Cooking Class
The day begins at the Ho Chi Minh historic complex, which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (where the late president's embalmed body is displayed), historic Ba Dinh Square, the exterior of the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the famous One-Pillar...
DAY 15, Sunday - Full Day in Hanoi
Today is at leisure in Hanoi with opportunity for sightseeing and shopping on your own. Or, join the optional tour to the Red River Delta to experience a "day in the life" of typical northern villages. Located to the west of Hanoi, the first village you visit has a histo...
DAY 16, Monday - Depart Vietnam
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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