A Private Luxury Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand – Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Siem Reap – Bangkok

Day 1 – Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, be met and transferred to PARK HYATT HOTEL.

Day 2 – Ho Chi Minh City
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day sightseeing of HCM City. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Hotel de Ville (City Hall), Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese cuisine at the award winning Mandarin Restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Ho Chi Minh City (Cu Chi Tunnels)
Today’s private excursion begins with a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories built by the Vietcong during the war. Proceed to Tay Ninh and visit the colorful temple of the Cao Dai Sect. (B,L)

Day 4 – Ho Chi Minh City (Mekong River Cruise)
Today enjoy an excursion to the Mekong Delta at Cai Be, a small town with an elegant Neo-Romanesque Cathedral at the town center recalling the presence of the French colonialists back in the 19th century. Board the Cai Be Princess to cruise down the Mekong River. Observe river life along the banks and explore a local village in which local families are running age-old cottage industries making traditional treats such as dried longans, rice pancakes and puffed rice candies. Here, mingle with the locals with a chance to sample these local delicacies. Continue the trip across a main flow of the mighty Mekong then follow narrow waterways through peaceful lush green orchards as well as lively scenes well inhabited sections of canals. Disembark at Vinh Long and return to Saigon by vehicle. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. (B,L)

Day 5 – Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to SOFITEL METROPOLE HOTEL. This evening, enjoy fine French cuisine at Sofitel Metropole’s famed Le Beaulieu Restaurant. (B,D)

Day 6 – Hanoi
Enjoy a full day city tour of Hanoi visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and His Stilt House, beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Opera House, One Pillar Pagoda, “Hanoi Hilton” Prison and as well as the city’s bustling Old Quarters. Lunch is served at the exclusive Press Club (or similar). (B,L)

Day 7 – Hanoi / Halong Bay
This morning, embark on a three-hour scenic drive for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site awarded for its stunning seascape and natural beauty. Upon arrival, board the luxurious Halong Violet Cruise setting sail around Haong Bay. After a buffet lunch, visit Tien Ong Cave, Cua Van Fishing Village, the biggest and oldest fishing village in Halong Bay comprises of floating houses and floating schools. Later this afternoon, enjoy a Vietnamese Culinary Lesson conducted by the cruise’s executive chef. An enchanting dinner is served on board. (B,L,D)

Day 8 – Halong Bay/ Siem Reap
For the early risers, enjoy an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck to soak up the “chi” (energy) of beautiful Halong Bay, Afterwards, enjoy a swim on one of the bay’s white sandy beaches of crystal clear water or a hike a vista point for a bird’s eye view of Halong. Return to the pier Ti Top Island, Tam Cung Cave and Poem Mountain before disembarkation. Transfer to the airport by private car for your afternoon flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the RAFFLES GRAND HOTEL D’ ANGKOR. (B)

Day 9 – Siem Reap
Enjoy a full day private sightseeing of the spectacular Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm. In the afternoon, ascend to the top of Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset over Angkor. (B,L)

Day 10 – Siem Reap
Today’s private sightseeing includes Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Phnom Krom. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake at Kampong Kleang, an UNESCO biosphere and the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia inhabited by an abundance of floating villages. (B,L) ***Note: Tonle Sap boat excursion is subject to water levels and local conditions.***

Day 11 – Siem Reap / Bangkok
Continue sightseeing Angkor. Visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean Temple, Pre Rup Temple,Ta Som and East Mebon. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Accommodations at MANDARIN ORIENTAL BANGKOK HOTEL. (B,L)

**Note: alternative sightseeing of APOPO Project and Landmine Museum can be arranged in place of temple visits. 

Day 12 – Bangkok
This morning, take a boat ride along the ‘River of Kings’, and its quiet canals. Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). After visit the Royal Palace to see Dusit Hall (Funeral Hall) and the holy Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha). Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a Thai dinner at the renowned Sala Rim Nam restaurant with cultural dance and music performance. (B,D)

Day 13 – Bangkok
This morning, enjoy an excursion to the countryside of Thailand and visit the famous Damoen Saduak floating market. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy the spectacular Siam Niramit Show depicting various aspects of Thai Culture and History in a state-of-the-art-theatre. (B,D)

Day 14 – Bangkok / Ayuthaya
Today’s memorable excursion begins with a river cruise to the ancient Siam Capital of Ayuthaya, one of Thailand’s historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350-1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in the world and a Southeast Asia center for civilizations. Visit Bang Pa-in (Summer Palace) and ruins of the Ancient City of Ayuthaya. Return to Bangkok by car. (B,L)

Day 15 – Depart Bangkok
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight onward. (B)