Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam in 17 days

• Leisure in the morning.
• Afternoon, explore temples of Bangkok, a fascinating mix of ancient and modern.
• Begin the tour at Chinatown and then on to the colorful Indian Market.
• Visit serene Wat Po, the oldest and largest temple in the city, with the astonishing giant Reclining Buddha, over 150 feet long and almost 40 feet high.
• Drive to Royal Avenue where most of the Government offices are located and the King's Palace before returning to your hotel.
• Later, time  for Dinner

Overnight a in Bangkok.Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Spend a full day at leisure to explore Bangkok on your own.Or, don't miss the optional morning tour of Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the elaborate 18th century Grand Palace, symbol and ceremonial heart of the kingdom - together they form the most impressive sights in Bangkok. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct contrast in style between the Thai-inspired Wat Phra Kaew and the European design of the Grand Palace.In the evening, see glittering Bangkok at night on the optional Chao Phraya River Cruise, including an International buffet dinner and live music. See the vivid and colorful bright lights as you sail past the Royal Navy Fort, the Grand Palace and many other beautiful temples magnificently illuminated Optional: Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha (AM) Optional: Chao Phraya River Cruise with dinner (PM)Overnight in Bangkok.Meals: Breakfast

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
• Upon arrival, be picked up and transfer to hotel to check in.
• Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
• This evening, savor a typical Cambodian dinner accompanied with an Apsara dance show. A traditional Khmer performance, Apsara performances portray a story or message through the dance.

Overnight  in Siem Reap.Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

• Today, you'll understand why the architectural masterpieces of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, are designated as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World".
• On the visit to the fortified city of Angkor Thom visit the Elephants Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King, all adorned with dramatic bas-reliefs. Continue to the mysterious Bayon Temple, highlight of Angkor Thom, replete with beautifully preserved bas-reliefs and more than 172 giant smiling stone faces.
• On to the monuments of Ta Keo, Prasat Kravan and Srah Srang before arriving at Ta Prohm, where the jungle was left untouched, as it appeared to European explorers.
• The high point of the day is the visit to stunning Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
• Return to the hotel

Overnight  in Siem Reap.Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

• Depart Siem Reap, driving along the rolling verdant hills of the farmlands, stopping for a ride on an ox-cart, the vehicle still being used today by local farmers.
• Arrive at Tonle Sap Lake in the heart of Cambodia, with its rich and diverse ecosystem. Embark on a serene boat excursion - observe the local life unfolding and the floating fishing villages that dot the shoreline.
• Later, visit the National Museum with its multi-media exhibits depicting the Golden Era of the Khmer Kingdom.
• Afterwards, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the largest city in Vietnam; transfer to your hotel.

Overnight  in Ho Chi Minh.Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

• Spend the morning at leisure, or, join the optional half day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels. They were part of an underground tunnel network built by the Viet Cong to control a largely rural area near Saigon. The Cu Chi network includes 125 miles of tunnels with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, weapon factories, hospitals, shelters, and other tunnels.
• In the afternoon, do Half day city  tour in Ho Chi Minh City, which includes the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office with its French style architecture, City Hall, and the magnificent Saigon Opera House. From here, visit lively Ben Thanh Market - where an unbelievable assortment of wares and crafts are sold under one roof. Continue to Dong Khoi Street, a major shopping thoroughfare in the center of the city.
• This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant Optional: Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels (AM)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

• Today is at leisure to further explore the city on your own
• or, join the optional full day Mekong Delta River Tour. Today's journey into the Mekong Delta region will take you along the newly built highway, picturesque countryside and seemingly endless paddy fields. Upon arrival at My Tho, you will board a private motor boat for a fascinating cruise along the river, observing the daily life of local people on the waterways. The tour includes a visit to a coconut factory, handicraft workshop and honey bee farm. You will be introduced to the daily life of the local people, learning about local fruit and plants as well as an opportunity to sample some local tropical fruit in an orchard. The tour ends with a great lunch at a local restaurant by the river bank Optional: Full Day Mekong Delta River Tour

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.Meals: Breakfast 

• Depart Ho Chi Minh on your flight to Da Nang, one of Vietnam's major ports, situated on the coast of the South China Sea.
• Travel south to the picturesque ancient town of Hoi An, where people still wear the "ao dai", Vietnam's traditional dress.

Overnight  in Hoi An.Meals: Breakfast

• Spend a full day at leisure discovering all of the delights of Hoi An independently.
• Or, join the optional boat trip on the Thu Bon River visiting the Organic Village, including lunch. The boat trip begins at a local pier in the Old Town. You'll cruise down streams and past many fishing areas before arriving in Kim Bong village, home of traditional woodworking and boat building. Return to the mainland and drive to the Traque Organic Village for lunch. Here, you'll learn about the many vegetables and herbs organically grown to support the people of Hoi An. After a Vietnamese culinary lesson and tasting, return to Hoi An

Optional: 

• Boat Trip on the Thu Bon River & Organic Village with Lunch
• My Son Holly land with lunch

Overnight  in Hoi An.Meals: Breakfast 

• This morning, travel to Da Nang, with stunning views of bowl-shaped Da Nang Bay. Drive by Marble Mountain, a village well-known for its sophisticated handmade marble products. Journey over the towering mountains to Hue, home to a wealth of palaces, temples, libraries, and museums.
• Take an afternoon tour of this former Imperial capital.
• Enter the Ngo Mon Gate, principal entrance to the Imperial Enclosure and the central passageway reserved for use by the Emperor. Continue to the Thai Hoa Palace with its spacious hallways and ornamental roof, the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns, and the ruins of the Forbidden Purple City, once home to the royal family.
• Tonight, spend time at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

• Today is at leisure to explore Hue independently.
• Or, participate in the not-to-be-missed optional boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, which explores the life along the banks of the ancient royal capital city. The river, with its shimmering blue color is dotted with a poetic landscape of boats, gardens, pagodas, towers and temples. The tour continues to the legendary Thien Mu Pagoda, on the north bank of the Perfume River, built in seven successive tiers. Then, a drive to the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, final resting place of Vietnam's longest reigning emperor and to Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. Here, a vegetarian lunch will be prepared by Buddhist nuns of the Dong Thien Pagoda. Return to Hue Optional: Perfume River Boat Trip and Lunch at Dong Thien Pagoda.

 Meals: Breakfast 

• Check out at hotel then transfer to Hue airport to get a flight to Hanoi - the current capital of Vietnam.
• Upon Noi Bai international airport, Be picked up and transferred to hotel to check in.
• Rest of the day is your leisure

Overnight in Hanoi.Meals: Breakfast 

• Today you'll do 2days/1night tour Halong Bay. Overnight onboard luxury cruise
• Halong Bay is considered one of the most breathtaking places on the planet, added to the list of UNESCO Heritage Sites and declared recently as one of the "New Seven Natural Wonders of the World". There are over 3000 islands in the emerald waters and over 1000 have their own names. Numbers of caves and grottos of all sizes and shapes are filled with small waterfalls, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Overnight on cruise.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Continue to explore Halong Bay then return Hanoi.
• Back Hanoi around 3.00pm and rest time is leisure

Overnight in Hanoi.Meals: Breakfast  and Lunch

• Today, visit the Museum of Ethnology, center for the preservation and exhibition of cultural heritage for over 50 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
• Also visit Temple of Literature, President Palace.
• In the evening, attend a performance of the world-famous Water Puppet Show,  The show depicts a series of ancient Vietnamese folktales, acted out by puppets over a pool of water. Tonight, dinner at local restaurant as your journey to Vietnam ends with many lasting memories Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner