Activities

 
     
 


Exploring Thailand can be an incredible experience, as the country offers a diverse range of
attractions, from bustling cities to serene beaches, lush jungles, and rich cultural heritage.
Here's a brief guide to help you plan your exploration of Thailand:

 

 
Destination : Thailand - Laos PDR - Cambodia - Vietnam
Duration : 19 Days 18 Nights
No. of Pax : Minimum 2 ADT
Period : Now - till further notice
Net Price : USD- / person
 
 
 
 
 
Programme Details
 
 
Welcome to Bangkok International Airport by our English or Chinese speaking guide. Transfer to hotel. Free at own leisure till Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
After breakfast, take the boat across the Chao Phaya River and visit The Temple of Dawn (The last capital in Thailand) in Thonburi. Continue to visit WAT INDRAVIHARN (THE BIGGEST STANDING BUDDHA TEMPLE) is made from 24K solid gold from Italy. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to Thailand's famous beach resort Pattaya enroute visit to Sriracha Tiger Zoo with varieties of animals show and watch the Crocodile Show. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Pattaya.
After breakfast, take trip to the Coral-Island (Koh-Lan) by normal boat. You may also enjoy swimming snorkeling, water-skiing, banaboat (Optional). Afternoon Lunch, visit Pattaya Floating Market and proceed to Nong Nooch Village with show of elephants, Thai cultural performance etc. Transfer to Bangkok. Make a brief to stop over at the local market place, to buy some local fisherman's dried seafood products. Proceed to Four Face Buddha - Erawan Shirne. In the evening leave from hotel for Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Breakfast and the rest of the morning at your leisure and in the afternoon transfer to Suvanabhumi Airport for the flight to Yangon (TG-304 / Bangkok – Yangon / 09:50 - 11:45). Upon arrival in Yangon, meet and greet by our local guide, then transfer to lunch at the local restaurant. After that transfer to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon free at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel and start Yangon City Tour with a visit to the Great Shwe Dagon Pagoda - The world famous stupa, its golden stupa is the 'heart ' of Myanmar. The pagoda is believed 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offering at Pagoda. Chaukhtat Gyi - A huge reclining Buddha Image, Karaweik Royal Barge - A royal floating Barge on a lake for the fantastic photo view, Mahapasana Cave (if open), Kaba Aye Pagoda - World Peace Pagoda. Afternoon sightseeing to Bogyoke Market - used to call Scott Market for shopping (close on public holiday), continue visit Sule Pagoda – landmark in the heart of city, Nanthida Jetty to see river life on the Yangon river , and evening stroll along the China Town & Fruit Market . Drive back to hotel and leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and then visit Thanlyin (Syriam), The colonial town of Thanlyin (Syrian) was a major port and important trading centre from the 14th through the 18th centuries until it was displaced by Yangon in 1755. Arrive in Thanlyin, as a first visit, Kyaik- Khauk Pagoda (Most likely the first stupa on this hillock was erected by the Mon AD- 600-800), able to enjoy panoramic Bago River View and Skyline of City Yangon. Proceed to Kyauk Tan and visit to the Pagoda with the local boat. Its approximately named since the complex is perched on a tiny Island in the middle of the river. After that, drive back to Yangon and transfer to Yangon International Airport for the flight to Chiang Mai by Air Bagan (W9-9608 / Rangon – Chiang Mai / 17:20 - 17:50). Upon arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport, meet and greet with our Chiang Mai Representative to transfer you to the hotel and free at leisure for the rest of the evening.
Start the day with the trip to the elephant camp (Chiang Dao Elephant Camp). Before the activities start, you will be able to see elephant daily bathing in the river. Then, the demonstration of how to use the elephant in the logging trade in the past and the elephant’s intelligent will start (1 hour). After that, you will be able to experience on the elephant ride through the jungle and in to the river. Relax with the bamboo raft down the river along the pure scenic (around 45mins – 1 hour) and then drive to the orchid farm to see more than 500 species of beautiful orchid. After that, transfer back to the hotel and in the evening, your dinner will be served in a northern cuisine of “Khan Toke Style” with cultural performances.
After breakfast, visit Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre; discover the true identity of Chiang Mai, understand its history, customs, and way of life, arts and culture. The city tour will take you around the moat and the old city. Visit Doi Suthep Temple, a magnificent temple on the hilltop and overview of Chiang Mai City can be seen from the terrace and spend your afternoon with a tour to the colorful marketplace of Bosarng and the silk-producing town of Sankampaeng where you can watch craftsmen producing their colorful creation. This marketplace offers the walking tour of Home Industries Village, boasting a plethora of intricate fabric, wood carving, umbrella making, silver ware, lacquer ware and other gems of Thai handicraft. After dinner, you may continue with explore Chiang Mai night life on your own pace.
Breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the morning will be free at the hotel. In the afternoon, transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport for the flight to Luang Phrabang (QV-636 / Chiang Mai – Luang Phrabang / 15:30 - 16:30). Upon arrival, the local guide will meet up with you at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Free at your leisure for the rest of the evening.
Start your morning with the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. At sunrise we climb the nearby temple-topped hill of Mount Phousi where you'll catch a lovely view over the town and the Mekong River and then, we explore, Wat Visoun, Wat Khili and Wat Mai. After lunch, enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River and visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves. Since the 16th century, local people have brought images of the Buddha to place in the caves - nowadays there are thousands to see. In the evening stroll through the night market to buy some local crafts and souvenirs. Late afternoon visit the Night Market, where you can find the lovely selection of handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, we visit the The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts, which reflect the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, including the Prabang, a large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. The rest of the afternoon, you can be free at leisure to absorb the Luang Phrabang Atmosphere.
After breakfast and free morning, transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Siem Reap (QV-931 / Luang Phrabang – Siem Reap / 14:10 – 16:10). Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, meet and greeting with our local guide and then, transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner will be served at local restaurant. Overnight stays at hotel in Siem Reap.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to visit the lost city of Khmer Empire, South Gate of Angkor Thom, the giant faces of famous Bayon and Baphoun Temples, Elephant and Leper King Terraces, Phimean Akas Temple and unforgettable jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the World Heritage of Angkor Wat Temple. Study both splendid architecture and bas-relief and then late evening climb up the Bakheng Hill to enjoy sunset scenery view over Angkor Wat and the surrounding areas. Dinner will be served at local restaurant with Apsara Classical Dance Show and then, return to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and start the day with a visiting of floating and fishing villages in Tonle Sap Great Lake, which one of the world’s most productive bodies of fresh water. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting myriad water birds as well as people, who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythms of the water. This ecosystem of extraordinary biological richness and balance between humans and nature was recently designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Back to town to visit Artisans D’Angkor (wood and stone carving) where you will discover the traditional Khmer techniques used for stone and wood carving. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Afternoon: visit Angkor National Museum and shopping at local market till time transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for the flight to Hanoi (VN-836 / Siem Reap – Hanoi / 18:10 - 19:50) and upon arrival, transfer you to the selected hotel or resort.
After breakfast, take Hanoi city tour covering Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature (The 1st University of Vietnam). After lunch, proceed to Halong Town to visit Halong Bay (awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994). This four hour drive will show you the diversity of the North Vietnam Villages and rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival in Halong, transfer to the hotel and dinner at the local restaurant.
After breakfast, take a half day boat trip in Halong Bay to view multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic caves, grottos such as Paradise Grotto and Wooden Stakes Cave. Lunch will be served on boat with the fresh seafood before heading back to the pier. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi and then, take sightseeing around the Hoan Kiem Lake and spend the evening at 36 ancient streets for shopping. Dinner will be served at the local restaurant and transfer to the hotel for check in.
Breakfast at the hotel and then, transfer to airport for the departure to Ho Chi Minh City (VN-223 / Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh / 09:30 – 11:30). Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in. After lunch at the local restaurant, take a short sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City (to The Hundred Years Red Cathedral or known as Notre Dame Cathedral, The Old Post Office and The People’s Committee Hall. Dinner will be served on Saigon River Cruise with show along the Saigon River. After the boat trip, transfer back to the hotel.
After breakfast, a one and half hour drive takes you to Cu Chi where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrilla during the war against American troops. After that, heading back to Ho Chi Minh City and lunch will be served at the local restaurant. After lunch, visit to The War Museum, the famous lacquer ware factory and the handicraft center. A sumptuous dinner awaits you at local restaurant.
After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure flight to Bangkok (VN-603 / Ho Chi Minh – Bangkok / 17:00 – 18.30) and then, continue the trip back home or extend the trip with our Beach Trip.
 
 
 
 

              Inclusive Feature

 
  • 18 night accommodation in air-conditioned room with breakfast (twin sharing room) at hotel or resort mentioned in the program or the same level
  • Private airport transfer
  • Tours by private air-conditioned transportation (van or coach)
  • Private English / German / French / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide
  • All meals as indicated in the program
  • Admission fees as indicated in the program
  • Drinking water during the tour
  • Service charges, room tax, and VAT and baggage handling
  • Travel accident insurance (AIG)
 
 
 
  • Air Ticket for both interbational and domestic flight
  • Visa to enter
  • - Thailand
  • - Myanmar
  • - Laos PDR
  • - Cambodia
  • - Vietnam
  • Optional or other tour & meals than mentioned in the program
  • Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenir and laundry etc
  • Seasonal Surcharge & gala dinner
 

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