Asia Trail Journey

DAY 1: UPON ARRIVAL BANGKOK (Meals: None)
Upon arrival, meet & greet at the airport then transfer to the hotel. After check in, free & relax on own.
Overnight in Bangkok 
 
DAY 02: CITY TEMPLE TOUR – ROYAL GRAND PALACE & EMERALD BUDDHA (Meals: B/ L/D)
Breakfast at hotel and then sightseeing tour to visit: At first visit to Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, the temple is famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image, and then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. After that, visit to Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, as well as the largest single Buddha image: the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage Reclining Buddha. Lunch on own, after lunch, we continue to visit the most famous tourist places in Bangkok, Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew in a common compound, and is where you will end up after exiting Wat Phra Kaew. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European inspired designs of the Grand Palace (the roof being the exception). After this place we back to the hotel and free at leisure.
 
In The evening, at 19.30pm welcome enjoying with the Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise for beautiful night scenery on both side of the Chao Phraya River. While having your "Welcome Drink Fruit Cocktail" The Saxophones will entertain you with a romantic music. You can have a unique opportunity to take beautiful snapshots of the two "Wonders by night" in Bangkok Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) and Wat Pra Kaew (The Grand Palace). At 20:00 Time for your dinner under the candle light with "Live music" in a romantic atmosphere a taste of our International Buffet elegantly arrange from appetizer to main course and ending deserts to your dinning satisfaction. The musician & singer will entertaining you with a repertoire that ties the East to west and swings to the Latin beat or romantic songs and Pop jazz, or with a dance the two with your Intimate on disco floor. At 21:45 arrive at River City, transfer back to hotel and relax.
Overnight in Bangkok
 
DAY 3: BANGKOK – LUANG PRABANG (Meals: B)
After breakfast this morning transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang
 
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVE (Meals: B)
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as exploring the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which famous for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
 
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – HANOI (Meals: B)
Today we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. A short flight connecting Luang Prabang to Hanoi. On arrival at Noibai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. There are many lakes and parks for a relaxing atmosphere. If time permit we enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale! O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 6: HANOI - HALONG (Meals: B)
This morning we enjoy a half-day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The complex also comprises with One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university and the History Museum displaying an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong bay truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. O/N in Halong.

DAY 7: HALONG – HANOI (Meals: B/L)
This morning we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Hanoi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive Hanoi in time to see an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets. O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 8: HANOI - DANANG – HOIAN (Meals: B)
An early morning flight to Da Nang, on arrival we are greeted and drive to Hoian old town which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. O/N in Hoian.

DAY 9: HOIAN – HUE (Meals: B)
Upon leaving Hoian we set off on a scenic drive north to Hue the last imperial capital of Vietnam. Along the way we explore the sensational Marble Mountains and the China Beach before continuing to the interesting Cham Museum in Da Nang City. The winding road begins as we  make our way up the spectacular Hai Van pass. At the top of the pass we will stop to admire a fantastic view north to Lang Co beach and south to Da Nang. Arriving in Hue we enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River visiting beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, stopover at the bustling Dong Ba Market. After our boat trip we will visit the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. O/N in Hue.

DAY 10: HUE - HO CHI MINH (Meals: B)
The sightseeing tour of Hue would not be complete without a visit to the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. After seeing this sight we board a flight south Ho Chi Minh City. A city, which is still called Saigon by many locals people crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour takes us in the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some beautiful French Colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where handy craft, lacquer ware and more on sales! O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 11: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH (Meals: B/L)
Heading out of the town, we travel by road to My Tho province. Arriving My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the Mekong delta, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up. We pass through the lush green vegetation to an orchard where opportunities to visit various fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch followed with seasonal fruits, we return to Ho Chi Minh for overnight.

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (Meals: B)
There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh then transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. On arrival Siem Reap airport group will be met and transfer to hotel for check in (Depend on arrival time of group, normal check in time 14:00). First day arrival Siem Reap with the impression of Angkor temples we will visit ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
 
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat. Accommodation at hotel
 
DAY 13: SIEM REAP (Meals: B)
This morning we continue to explore Angkor plain: Angkor Wat, temple complex cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond
 
Afternoon visit: Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery, Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup until sunset.
 
DAY 14: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (Meals: B)
Before leaving Siem Reap our group will visit a floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Trip ends after transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure. 

INCLUSIVE:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotel or similar one
• Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• English speaking guide
• Boat trip as mentioned in the program
• Domestic flight: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh
• International flight: Bangkok – Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap
• Domestic airport tax

EXCLUSIVE:
Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in Thailand/ out Cambodia, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.