Combined Thailand and Vietnam - 12 night/13 days
Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok and Transfer to Hotel
Day 2
- Visit the highlights of the city: The Grand Palace Complex, Wat Phra Kaeo and the home of the Emerald Buddha
- Wat Po and the Reclining Buddha - Wat Po is also home to the leading school for Thai massage in the country. For a few dollars you can join the locals and have a massage of a lifetime.
- Tour Wat Arun – the 19th century temple of the Dawn with its exterior adorned with porcelain mosaics.
- Stroll Patpong Night Market – red light district known for its bars and racy sex parlors. Now a common tourist night market selling faux brands and pirated DVDs, it makes for a fun evening.
Day 3
- Experience life on the Khlongs (canals) vibrant with daily Bangkok life
- Browse the some 10,000 vendor stalls at the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Stoll the active streets of bustling Chinatown
- Tour Jim Thompson’s House and learn about how this New York architect settled in and almost single-handedly revived Thailand's silk industry…and how he myseriously disappeared.
- Shopping at your leisure (Siam Square or Chinatown) Bangkok is known to offer some of the best shopping in Asia.
- In the evening, attend a Thai Boxing match at one the cities biggest boxing venues
Day 4
Transfer to the airport for flight to Chiang Mai
Arrival in Chiang Mai and Transfer to Hotel
- Visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, perched high on the flank of Suthep Mountain, 1,022 m (3,000ft) above sea level, is Chiang Mai's most famous temple. The pagoda in its centre contains some of the relics of the Lord Buddha. The temple is visited throughout the year by thousands of tourists and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. Climb the 300-step flight of stairs or take a lift to see the restored 14th century chedi which hides sacred relics, and stroll around the marble courtyard.
- Visit to the Abbot of Wat Don Chan - a Buddhist temple that doubles as an orphanage and school for some 400 + ethnic minority orphans.
- Browse the Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road is the largest centre for the selling of all sorts of crafts in Chiang Mai.
Day 5
- Visit the Elephant Nature Park and learn how “Lek” has dedicated her life to rescuing and caring for Thailand’s abused and suffering elephants. Her work is internationally recognized and culminated in her being awarded Time Magazine’s Hero of Asia last year. This park is a true beacon of conservation with respect to these precious animals, as well playing an active role in protecting the environment and heritage of the region.
Day 6
Transfer to Airport for flight to Hanoi. Overnight Hanoi
Day 7
- Visit the city highlights – Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Opera House
- Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter
Day 8
- Cooking Class at the Sofitel - complete with trip to the market
- Visit to the Thanh Xuan Peace Village --located outside the Hanoi city-center the center provides shelter, food, health check-ups, education, supervision, and love for over 100 second and third generation children who are the victims of dioxin (or agent orange) used during the American-Vietnam War.
Day 9
Transfer flight to Hoi An
- Hoi An is best explored on foot or by cylco. For many centuries Hoi An was one of South-East Asia's most important ports. Fortunately Hoi An was spared much of the destruction of the Vietnam War. No other town in Vietnam has such well-preserved ancient buildings. Today Hoi An is unsurpassed for its charm and has blossomed into an artists' colony.
- Overnight Hoi An
Day 10
- City Tour or Day at leisure exploring this beautiful town.
- Overnight Hoi An
Day 11 Transfer Flight to Saigon
- City Tour- Sightseeing includes some of the following highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral, Palace of the Jade Emperor and Ben Thanh Market.
or
- Cu Chi Tunnels-Visit the Cu Chi tunnel system used by the Vietcong, located just outside Saigon (optional)
- Overnight Saigon
Day 12
- Mekong Delta –explore the winding canals of the delta and get a glimpse of rural canal life. Option Sampan Donation.
or
- Visit to the Saigon Children’s Charity
- Overnight Saigon
Day 13
Transfer Home
Average price Per Person: $ 3800
Note: prices vary depending upon the season, availability, and any special elements you add.
INCLUDED SERVICES:
- Private english-speaking guide
- meals according to itinerary
- flights according to itinerary
- ground transportation in private A/C vehicle
- sightseeing incl. admissions fees according to itinerary
- accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent
EXCLUDED SERVICES:
- international and domestic airport tax
- visa fees, drinks, personal expenses
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