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MYANMAR (BURMA)
CHINA
Luang 3 Prabang
THAILAND
Bangkok
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Danang
2 Hoi An VIETNAM
LAOS
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Ha Long Bay
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Arrive MHoALCAhYiSMIAinh City (Saigon) You’ll be met with VIP Fast Track service on
arrival and escorted to the luxurious Park Hyatt in the center of town.
DAY 2 | Out +About in Saigon
Descend into the Cu Chi Tunnels and visit the
Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame, and Le Cong Kieu Street with its antique vendors. Dine tonight at Hoa Tuc, famed for its fine cuisine. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Into the Mekong Delta Exploring the Delta’s timeless waterways
aboard the Cai Be Princess, allows you to intimately experience its daily rhythms. Sit down to lunch in a Colonial-style villa on the river and enjoy an afternoon stroll before returning to the city. meals b+l+d
DAY 4 | Fly to Danang + Journey to Hoi An Fly to Danang and drive past the Marble
Mountains to Hoi An . Enjoy a guided stroll in this ancient seaport with its temples and homes built by merchants of old. Spend two nights in a balcony guestroom at the luxurious Royal Hoi An Mgallery by Sofitel. meals b+l+d
DAY 5 | ATasteofHoiAn
Mingle with residents at the local market as you select ingredients for your cooking class and lunch. After a free afternoon, dine on the river at Brother’s Café. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 | Onward to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi and check in to the Sofitel Legend
Metropole. Tonight’s culinary adventure takes you through the Old Quarter to enjoy the flavors of the North... Pho, steamed rice rolls, barbecue and fine local beer. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Hanoi... Past + present
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and
infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” Our exclusive meeting with a water puppet artist includes a private performance of this ancient art form. Visit the Temple of Literature before a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Ha Long Bay Cruise
Journey to Ha Long Bay and board the
luxury Paradise Elegance for an unforgettable voyage deep into this captivating land of towering peaks, lush vegetation, emerald seas, and hidden coves. Enjoy fine dining and plenty of time to take in the scenery. meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos
After breakfast, you can ascend Soi Sim Island for views over the Bay. Then disembark and fly to Luang Prabang where you’ll stay at the elegant Sofitel Luang Prabang. meals b+l+d
DAY 10 | City + Countryside in Laos Visit Wat Xieng Thong, a splendid Buddhist
temple, and tour the Royal Palace. Take in the views from atop Mt. Phousi and visit the Living Lands Farm. Here at this pioneering community project, you’ll spend time with Laotian farmers in their fields. Learn how
to plant rice and even guide a water buffalo. meals b+l+d
DAY11 | LaotianTraditions
Join city residents to offer food to hundreds
of saffron-robed monks as they walk silently through the streets, an ancient Buddhist tradition that endures across Asia. Then travel into the mountains to experience rural life and the tribal ways of the Hmong. See the terraced pools and cascades of Kuang Si Waterfall and spend time with skilled weavers to learn about traditional Laotian textiles. meals b+l+d
DAY 12 | Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia We’ll take you to the airport for your included
flight to Siem Reap. With our VIP Fast Track Arrival Service, you’ll soon be on your way to the luxurious Park Hyatt. meals b+d
DAY 13 | Temples of Angkor
Your full-day tour of Angkor begins with
the magnificent walled city of Angkor Thom. Nearby, Bayon Temple is renowned for its bas- relief carvings. This morning, you will also visit Ta Prohm – built in the 12th century and now enveloped by jungle. After lunch, behold the majesty of Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world. Late in the day, your guide will take you to a prime vantage point to watch the sun set over the jungle ruins. meals b+l+d
DAY 14 | Tonle Sap Lake + Fly to Bangkok A cruise on Tonle Sap Lake reveals the timeless
ways of its fish farms and floating villages. Then visit Banteay Srei Temple, the jewel of Angkor, before your flight to Bangkok. On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the deluxe Anantara Riverside Resort. meals b
DAY 15 | Palaces + Temples
Discover the Grand Palace with its golden
spires and royal pavilions adorned with glittering mosaics that date back to the city’s founding in 1782. Your tour of the Bangkok’s most revered temples includes Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Enjoy
a leisurely afternoon before this evening’s farewell dinner. meals b+l+d
DAY 16 | Depart Bangkok
We’ll take you to the airport today for your homeward flight. meals b
Hanoi
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2 SiemReap/ Angkor Wat
CAMBODIA
Mekong Delta
CHINA
3 Ho Chi Minh City
All 5 internal flights are included.
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