Discover Southeast Asia

Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok, a bustling metropolis where tradition and modernity coexist. You can arrive at any point today, and a transfer from the airport to your accommodation is included.

Chiang Mai

Discover Bangkok's contrasting faces. Navigate the city's maze-like canals aboard a traditional klong boat, witnessing a fusion of ancient temples, modern skyscrapers, and waterside dwellings. Marvel at the Grand Palace's opulence and behold the sacred Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Later, fly to the cultural hub of Chiang Mai.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Begin your day at Chiang Mai's lively markets with a local chef. Gather ingredients for a Thai cooking class, then savour your culinary masterpiece. Visit a historic temple and engage with a resident monk, understanding Buddhist philosophy and monastic life. Listen to the enchanting chants at the radiant Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Optional Activities: Night Market

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Chiang Mai

Devote the day to self-led exploration of Chiang Mai's temples and lush hills, or partake in optional activities. Consider a cycling tour across verdant rice paddies and the city's historic heart. In the evening, indulge in a traditional khantok dinner at a village outside the city, gaining insights into rural Thai life. Optionally, explore Chiang Mai's night market. Optional Activities: Chiang Mai Cycling Tour, Night Market

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang, where the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers converge, creating a scenic landscape. Take a stroll through this UNESCO-listed city, teeming with charming colonial buildings and traditional wooden Buddhist temples.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations: Luang Prabang View Hotel (or similar)

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

Arise early to witness the daily almsgiving ritual, observing monks receiving food offerings from locals, reciprocated with blessings. Visit the National Museum, once a Royal Palace, and marvel at the golden Phra Bang Buddha. Explore the grand Wat Xieng Thong before sailing along the Mekong to the Pak Ou caves, a spiritual site filled with thousands of Buddha statues in limestone chambers.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations: Luang Prabang View Hotel (or similar)

Luang Prabang

Relish a leisurely morning in Luang Prabang. Consider a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre to delve into Laos' diverse cultural heritage, or unwind at a local café. In the afternoon, head to the mesmerising Kuang Si Waterfall. Lounge by the tiered limestone pools and take a rejuvenating dip in the vibrant blue waters. Optionally, explore Luang Prabang's bustling night market this evening. Meals Included: Breakfast Optional Activities: Night Market Visit, Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit, Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Entry

Accommodations: Luang Prabang View Hotel (or similar)

Hanoi

Savour some free time in Luang Prabang before boarding a late afternoon flight to Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (or similar)

Hanoi

Halong Bay

Begin your day with a respectful visit to Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, a prominent Vietnamese figure. Transfer to Ha Long Bay, known for its limestone karsts dotting the serene waters. Embark on a cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, a less-touristy part of this UNESCO site, aboard a traditional wooden boat where you'll also stay overnight. Discover the fascinating Me Cung cave guided by a local expert. Optional Activities: Kayaking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: Halong Boat NatGEO (WET) (or similar)

Hanoi

Head back to Hanoi from the enchanting Ha Long Bay. Enjoy lunch at Hoa Sua, a non-profit restaurant training underprivileged Hanoi youth. Discover Hanoi’s energetic Old Quarter aboard a cyclo, a unique three-wheeled taxi, experiencing the pulsating vendor and street food scenes. Optional Activities: Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour, Hoa Lo Prison Entry, Museum of Ethnology Visit, Temple of Literature Entry, Vietnamese Women's Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (or similar)

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Fly to the pulsating metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon. Take in the city's vibrant atmosphere on a cyclo tour. Optionally, immerse yourself in the bustling Ben Thanh Market, a treasure trove of food, handicrafts, textiles, and more. Optional Activities: Benh Tan Market Visit

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Visit the Cu Chi tunnels, an extensive underground network utilised by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Explore hidden hospitals and ammunition stores, understanding the tunnels' strategic role in the North's victory. Later, tour the War Remnants Museum, a stark reminder of the war atrocities. Opt for a tour of the Reunification Palace, a historic landmark symbolising the war's end. Optional Activities: Reunification Palace Visit

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phnom Penh

Catch a flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's bustling capital. Hop on a cyclo tour, pedalling along the riverfront lined with French colonial buildings, including the post office and the Royal Palace, the current king's residence. Consider a visit to the renowned Foreign Correspondents' Club for sunset drinks.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phnom Penh

Immerse yourself in Cambodia's sombre past, visiting sites that recall the Khmer Rouge's reign of terror from 1975 to 1979. Pay respects to victims at the Choeung Ek Memorial, and explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, once a high-security prison where many suffered during the Khmer Rouge regime. Optional Activities: National Museum Visit, Royal Palace Visit, Silver Pagoda Visit

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phnom Penh

Siem Reap

Travel to Siem Reap, the gateway to the enchanting Angkor. Explore the city's vibrant entertainment district and browse the bustling night markets, teeming with an array of vivid products

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations: Royal Angkor Resort (or similar)

Siem Reap

Uncover the majestic ruins of Angkor, once the Khmer Empire's thriving capital. Witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat's spires, traverse its mystical courtyards, and explore its temples. Lunch at New Hope Cambodia, a restaurant providing hospitality training to underprivileged youth. This evening, enjoy a performance at a local circus, another social initiative uplifting underprivileged young adults.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations: Royal Angkor Resort (or similar)

Siem Reap

Siem Reap

Continue exploring Angkor's archaeological splendours. Optionally, visit the Angkor National Museum or tour the vibrant floating villages of Tonle Sap lake. Optional Activities: Angkor Museum Visit, Tonle Sap Floating Village

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations: Royal Angkor Resort (or similar)

SIEM REAP DEPARTURE

Your journey concludes today at Siem Reap. Depart at your convenience.

Meals Included: Breakfast