17 Day Deluxe Southeast Asia

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Southeast Asia. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-six passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to exotic Southeast Asia. You’ll explore lands of gleaming temples, golden Buddhas, legendary citie...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's house, the infamous Hanoi Hilton and the Temple of the Jade Mountain
    • Attend an enchanting performance of the world-famous Water Puppets in Hanoi
    • Sail on a luxurious “junk” on fairy-tale Ha Long Bay past jagged cliffs, grottos and hidden caves
    • Discover the beauty of ancient Hoi An on the walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, a secretive underground network built by the Viet Cong
    • Boat excursion on wondrous Tonle Sap Lake, with its rich and diverse ecosystem
    • At Angkor Thom, view the dramatic Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper Kings
    • Stand before the puzzling giant smiling stone faces at the mysterious Bayon Temple
    • Visit Angkor Wat, an architectural masterpiece named a "Seven Wonder of the World."
    • Ascend Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phra That, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand

What's this trip about?

    All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Southeast Asia. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-six passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to exotic Southeast Asia. You’ll explore lands of gleaming temples, golden Buddhas, legendary cities and ethereal landscapes. You’ll also experience cultures and traditions unique to the area. At the end of each day you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to Southeast Asia with Signature Collection.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVietnam
End CityBangkok

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Religious
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 26

Trip includes

    • Flights Los Angeles-Hanoi, Bangkok-Los Angeles and Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • All Intra-flights: Hanoi-Da Nang, Da Nang-Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City-Siem Reap, Siem Reap-Bangkok, Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai-Bangkok
    • 15 nights accommodations in well located 5-Star Luxury Hotels
    • 2 nights Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
    • 1 night Bhaya Classic Junk, Ha Long Bay
    • 2 nights Hotel Royal Hoi An, Hoi An
    • 2 nights InterContinental Asiana Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
    • 2 nights Sofitel Angkor, Siem Reap
    • 3 nights Four Seasons, Chiang Mai
    • 3 nights Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok
    • All transfers
    • Maximum 26 passengers per tour
    • 36 meals: 15 full breakfasts, 10 lunches with soft drinks, 11 dinners with wine
    • Bottled water daily
    • Welcome and Farewell receptions
    • Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi in all hotels
    • Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary
    • Tour Manager throughout plus local guides in each city (Day 2-11)
    • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
    • Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and local guides
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Depart for Vietnam
Depart on your flight to Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 2: Arrive in Hanoi
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi Arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam's charismatic capital city, known as the “Paris of the East” with its French inspired architecture. You’ll be welcomed by our representatives and transferred to our deluxe hotel, with its French colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Time to rest and acclimate to your new time zone

Day 3: Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Water Puppet Show, Welcome Reception
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi A morning briefing with the Tour Manager highlights the astonishing tour of Southeast Asia that lies ahead. Then, we get acquainted with energetic Hanoi, with its broad boulevards, anci...
Day 4: Ha Long Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Bhaya Classic Boat, Ha Long Bay Astonishing panoramas await us today! Depart on a long drive through the lush Vietnamese countryside with glimpses of the country’s traditional way of life to Ha Long Bay. Undoubtedly o...
Day 5: Ha Long Bay, Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Royal Hoi An, Hoi An Rise early to watch the sunrise on the peaceful waters before joining the Tai Chi lessons on deck. We sail to Surprise Cave and explore the enormous grotto, full of spectacular stalactites and stal...
Day 6: Walking Tour of Ancient Hoi An, Market Adventure, Cooking Lesson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Royal Hoi An, Hoi An Discover the extraordinary beauty of ancient Hoi An on the walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where people still wear the "ao dais", Vietnam's traditional dress. Its past is su...
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: InterContinental Asiana Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City A flight to the high-energy metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, a potpourri of old pagodas, modern towers and an energetic vibrant culture. Lunch at a local restau...
Day 8: Exclusive Lecture and Tour by Tim Doling
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: InterContinental Asiana Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Today, an exclusive lecture and tour of the city conducted by Tim Doling, the noted author, researcher and historian. Step back in time as we view his interactive presentation...
Day 9: Siem Reap, Chhayam Dance Welcome
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Sofitel Angkor, Siem Reap The journey continues with a flight to Siem Reap, center of the ancient Khmer civilization and gateway to Cambodia's mystical UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. Upon arrival at our ele...
Day 10: Tonle Sap Lake, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Sofitel Angkor, Siem Reap A wonderful morning excursion takes us by boat on freshwater Tonle Sap Lake, the largest in Southeast Asia, with its rich and diverse ecosystem. Explore the string of waterside villages (both...
Day 11: Angkor Wat, Chiang Mai, Night Tour by Tuk Tuk
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Four Seasons, Chiang Mai The highpoint of the day is our visit to majestic Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, a gem of Khmer architecture. World-famous for its beauty and splendor, Angkor Wat has the lon...
Day 12: Elephant Training Center
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: Four Seasons, Chiang Mai An early departure today to visit an Elephant Training Center in a sanctuary setting. We'll get to see baby elephants learning how to walk in a line and bathe in the running streams. Groups of older e...
Day 13: Rice Planting, Doi Suthep Mountain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Four Seasons, Chiang Mai Today, you’re taught how rice is planted by one of the local growers in this land of a million rice fields. Change into mud boots and a traditional farmer’s mor hom. Learn about the importance...
Day 14: Private Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok An unhurried morning before the flight to Bangkok, the exotic capital of Thailand. Free time at our luxurious hotel nestled along the river, renowned for its gracious Thai hospitality, impeccable se...
Day 15: Highlights of Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Awake this morning in this endlessly fascinating city that is an extraordinary blend of ancient and modern. The day begins at the fragrant and colorful flower market; view the display of fresh flower...
Day 16: Floating Market, Farewell Reception
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok An early departure to one of the busiest Floating Markets outside of Bangkok, popular with locals and visitors alike. You’ll be absolutely amazed at how the ancient art of trading wares is co...
Day 17: Depart Thailand
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation

Transportation & flights

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam At the Sofitel Legend Metropole, step back into history at Hanoi's most legendary hotel. Located minutes away from the Opera House in the French Quarter, here you’ll experience the opulence of another era. The hotel guest list has included Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens. Each of the stately furnished guest rooms showcase lofty, bright interiors with exquisite timber floors. Hotel Amenities Guest Rooms: The rooms feature elegant decor and wooden floors. All rooms are equipped with complimentary WiFi internet access, air conditioning, an in-room safe, a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Location: The hotel is located in the heart of the commercial, business, and administrative district. The famous Opera house and the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake are a short walk away. Restaurants: Le Beaulieu is an elegant restaurant, offering the best French cuisine in town. Spices Garden Restaurant specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, and Angelina Restaurant features Italian cuisine. Beverages are available at the Bamboo Bar and Le Club Bar. The hotel also has a Parisian style sidewalk cafe.
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Bhaya Classic
Bhaya Classic Cruises is a member of Ha Long Bay's largest fleet of cruise ships in operation since 2007. The traditional ships constructed in Oriental style incorporate modern facilities. On board, the new classical cabin décor is inspired by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. On the upper deck of the ship, passengers can enjoy the upgraded restaurant and bar, which offers delicious cuisine combined with a superb ambience.
Ship Amenities Bar, restaurant, sundeck, spa, morning tai-chi, cooking lessons and more! Cabins Include Air Conditioning, Free WiFi, Private Bathroom and more! Deluxe Twin Outside Cabin with Window - 134 sq ft Deluxe Double Outside Cabin with Window - 134 sq ft Terrace Suite Outside Cabin with French Balcony - 177 sq ft
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Meals Included
15 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 11 Dinners
Age Requirements
12 years and up
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