Best Of Thailand – Cambodia - Vietnam (17 days/16 nights)

Upon on arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

In the morning wake up early and head to Wat Pho to witness the chanting of the monks. Follow this with a spin around the Grand Palace and the interactive Siam Museum to understand more about Thai history and religion. After lunch, continue to Chinatown and absorb the vibrant street atmosphere with a walking tour and enjoy a canal trip on a boat to witness river life in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok.

Drive to legendary Ayutthaya, the capital of Thailand for more than 417 years, stopping at a tranquil former summer palace built by King Rama IV en route. You'll visit Ayuthaya Historical Park's ruined temples and sample some local delights in the Muslim quarter. Enjoy a pleasant riverside lunch before boarding a leisurely longtail boat ride to Bang Pa where you can explore the majestic Royal mansions. Back to Bangkok in late afternoon. Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in and relax. In the afternoon, you will visit temples such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang in an ancient city encircled by old crumbling walls and gates. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Enjoy a real Thailand experience today as we take you on an elephant ride though thick forests and visit a local elephant camp before heading to the Mae Ping River for a leisurely bamboo rafting ride. After enjoying scenes of river life, continue your city tour on foot in the heart of the old quarter followed by a trip to Doi Suthep mountain temple. Arriving in Doi Suthep in the late afternoon, the temple is virtually empty. Receive a special private blessing from a monk and then witness the evening chants as the sun sets, capping off a memorable day. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, you are free till the driver transfer you to airport for flight back to Bangkok. Take a short time in Bangkok airport, you will catch the connecting flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in and relax. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. After lunch, you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries and Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, drive in the Tuk Tuk to the edge of Siem Reap. Enjoy a fun cart ride through the countryside until you reach Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake; the Tonle Sap. Board a boat and spend the rest of the morning at one of the largest floating villages on the lake which is called Kompong Phluk. In the village you will witness the fascinating daily lives of the local people who live on the water.In the afternoon, head to the temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Citadel of the Women’. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at hotel, you are free till the driver transfer you to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Upon on arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

After breakfast, you will visit to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Then, visit the Killing Fields and the S21 prison. End your day with a boat trip as the sun sets over the capital. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

After breakfast at hotel, you are free till the driver transfer you to Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City Upon arrival, pick up with private transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, you will visit the Cu Chi- a fabulous tunnel. You will have a chance to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawls through 50-100m out 200km of the tunnel system is unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. Back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch.
Then, you continue visit: The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city, then visit: War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture, visit Ben Thanh Market: This is one of the best ways to observe street life in this vibrant commercial centre. Drive back to hotel for relaxation. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast is served at hotel then heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “milk” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for late flight to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting-palace. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
Have lunch at local restaurant and travel by cyclo through the bustling area of the Old Quarter around 1 hour. After that visit Ngoc Son Temple and attend a performance of Hanoi's Mua Roi Nuoc, literally 'puppets that dance on water'. This traditional form of entertainment dates back as far as the tenth century and originated in Northern Vietnam. Then, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8.00 – 8.30AM by shuttles bus and drive to Halong. Arrive at Halong port, the crew welcomes you on Ha Long Cruise, enjoy welcome drink and check into your cabin. Lunch with seafood will be served right after. Cruise starts cruising into Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, to a Floating Fishing village to see this unique way of life and then explore Luon Cave). There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a great sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave), swim and relax at Titop Beach. Then, start cruising back and lunch will be served. Arrive at harbor by 12: 00 noon, and drive back to Hanoi by shuttles bus. Arrive in Hanoi around 4.30PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, you have free time before the driver transfer you to the airport for your flight to your home. We would like to express our sincere thanks for traveling with MinMax Travel.