Southeast Asia Discovery 19 Days

Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Upon your arrival at Bangkok Airport, our tour guide will meet and we start the tour.
Sawadika (Hello) states our warmest welcome for your Thailand tours! A string of fragrant garland might remove your fatigue away! Check in upon arrival. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2: City Exploration and Visit Bangkok's Top Attractions (Lunch)
During the excursion, besides the transfers in your private car, your tour guide will take you to discover the old part of Bangkok via public transportation of different means, such as a long-tail boat, a tuk tuk, and a canoe. This experience is a lot of fun and is the best way to have an authentic insight into the city and the locals' lifestyles.
The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of Dawn are must-see landmarks when sightseeing in Bangkok.
An à la carte lunch is included at a local popular restaurant.
Gourmet Experience in Chinatown and Explore the Old Neighborhood:
After lunch, continue your excursion to the 200-year-old Chinatown, which is one of the busiest business districts in Bangkok. Despite the relatively old houses, the district is extremely prosperous. Wander around Chinatown — you are encouraged to try the local food and have a nice conversation with the locals. It's interesting to discover how the Chinese retain their traditions, religion, and culture overseas.
Day 3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour - Flight to Sukhothai
Explore one of Thailand's oldest and most unique traditions. The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour takes you to the most popular floating market in Thailand. Hop onto a decorated long-tail boat and glide down the narrow canals hunting for exotic fruit and vegetable deals. Peek at the small houses on stilts that line the shore and discover Thailand's traditional peaceful lifestyle contrasted to the hectic buzz of the river market. Pick up a few souvenirs and take stunning pictures of the winding waterways a one-of-a-kind Bangkok experience.
Transfer to Bangkok airport flight to Sukhothai and after arrival at Sukhothai airport
Overnight in Sukhothai
Day 4: Sukhothai National Parrk - Lampang - Chiangmai
In the morning, you will visit Sukhothai Historical Park, another of the country's ancient capitals. The park brings together the archaeological remains of Sukhothai, capital of the Sukhothai kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, in present-day northern Thailand and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Inside the city walls several archaeological sites are preserved, among which the remains of the royal palace and 26 temples..
After lunch, begin the drive northwards to the city of Lampang. Once in Lampang, we will stop and visit Wat Prahthat Lampang Luang, one of the city’s most beautiful and import temples.
Overnight in Chiangmai
Day 5: Chiang Mai Spiritual Tour
After a relaxing breakfast, your tour will start with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which was built on top of Doi Suthep in the outskirts of Chiang Mai. The mountain offers beautiful views with seas of white clouds and colorful flowers. The whole attraction is regarded as a Buddhist shrine because a few consecrated Buddha sariras are at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Many Buddhists worship in this temple each year. You are welcome to make a wish there!
Afterward, you will go to Chiang Mai's Old City to the World Heritage Site, Wat Chedi Luang. The main hall is resplendent and magnificent, containing a mix of Indian and Ceylon styles. Even though part of the main building was once destroyed by an earthquake, the ruins did not stop its momentum — over time, the brick-red walls showed through the smoky black color and green leaves began growing between the tiles, making Wat Chedi Luang seem alive again. Tired of seeing golden temples? It's amazing to see the historic Wat Chedi Luang.
Day 6: Thai Cuisine Cooking Class - flight to Luang Prabang (Wed, Fri and Sun)
Today , you'll take a cooking class in a local villager's house to discover the secret to delicious Thai food. Walk around the lovely house and yard, from where you'll pick the herbs and vegetables you will need to use for the cooking class.
Your expert host will introduce you to the popular ingredients used for Thai food and give you a step-by-step guide to making some easy but authentic homemade delicacies. You won't forget this new skill and it will be very cool to show it to your family or friends when you are back home.
As we all know, Thai cuisine is renowned for its freshness and perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. During the class, you will also have the chance to taste a variety of Thai cuisines from different parts of the country..
After class, you will be picked up from your hotel to airport for the flight to Luang Prabang. Then transfer back to your hotel/restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 7: Pak Ou and KuangSi Waterfall  (Lunch)
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning alms-giving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession
See the beauty and hidden wonders of Laos on this Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls day tour. Follow your friendly local guide through the streets of Luang Prabang, then make your way along the Mekong River to the Buddha-filled caves of Pak Ou. You'll visit a rural village where locals make rice wine and see how indigenous people live. Next, head to the stunning waterfalls of Kuang Si and savor a picnic lunch in one of the country's most picturesque destinations.
Day 8: LuangPrabang World Heritage City - Hanoi
Walking with a local guide and hearing many unique local stories about Luang Prabang, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist narratives and legends painted all over the temple walls. The Luang Prabang community shares such stories and collective memories, and the locals are still firmly connected through sharing them. Tour Luang Prabang with a local guide and gain insight into Luang Prabang’s culture.
Arrive in Hanoi where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. . Overnight in Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi Sighseeing with Cyclo Ride and Puppet Show  (Lunch)
The capital of Vietnam, a city that celebrated 1.000 years in 2010 has countless fascinating cultural and historic sites and our days’ tour will visit the highlights. See the grand Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov), the ‘icon of Hanoi’ – The One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful Temple of Literature, West Lake’s Tran Quoc temple as well as the fascinating Ethnology Museum, the bustling Old Quarter, Ngoc Son temple and The Restored Sword Lake. Taking one hour cyclo tour around the Old Quarter to enjoy the beauty of Hanoi Old city. Having lunch at a nice restaurant. Enjoy a water puppet show in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 10: Halong Bay with Overnight on cruise  (Lunch, Dinner)
In the morning, our driver and guide will pick up and transfer you to Halong Bay from your hotel. It will take roughly 2 hours to arrive Halong. Arrival at lunchtime, check in our luxury cruise and start your wonderful time in Halong Bay. Spend the whole afternoon to enjoy the magnificent scenery around you. There are thousands of limestone islands standing in the middle of sea water, all of them are covered by a thick layer of green forest which make Halong bay more and more beautiful. Have lunch, dinner and stay overnight on boat.
Day 11: Halong Bay - Danang (Lunch)
Wake up early to enjoy the fresh air of the sea, take part in some morning exercises on the sundeck with our master. Then, have breakfast and our boat lift anchor to start cruising in the bay again. Keep camera ready on your hand to take the best photos of Halong Bay in the morning. Check out and have lunch on boat. Our boat finished cruising at the harbor and time to say goodbye Halong bay, catch our car back to Hanoi airport In the late afternoon transfer to airport for your hours flight to Danang, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. On arrival transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi An Acient Town and My Son Sanctuary
Spend the day exploring My Son Sanctuary on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the UNESCO-designated site of My Son, a collection of abandoned Hindu temples where the ancient Champa dynasties held religious ceremonies. Get an up-close view of dozens of towers and lush green hills, learn about the site from a knowledgeable local guide, and enjoy relaxing a boat ride on the Thu Bon river
In the afternoon free or discover Hoi An with a own walking tour. Discover the charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses, former merchants’ homes, the town’s iconic 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market where an array of fresh ingredients are on offer.
Day 13: Hoi An Free and Leisure
Free at leisure. As a suggestion head down to Hoi An’s Cua Dai Beach with its stunning stretch of long white sands, crystal clear waters and island views.
Day 14: Hue imperial Sightseeing Tour (Lunch)
Our car and tour guide will pick you from your hotel reception in Hoi An then Begin your journey to Hue by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. You will have a 30 minute stop at the peak and 5 minutes to taking photo at Lang Co Beach
Continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. The ancient citadel reflects the pomp and ceremony of the dynastic rulers as well as the scars of many years of turmoil, both ancient and modern (the Royal Citadel was badly damaged in the latter stages of the war) but retains a sense of grace and majesty even today.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant then l visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. It was the final architectural work of the Nguyen Dynastyserving Hue style dishes.
Continue vsit Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River; constructed in 1601 the 21-meter tall tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and represents seven reincarnations of Buddha. In the grounds of the pagoda is the Austin car made famous when in 1963, a resident monk drove the vehicle to what was then Saigon to protest against the southern regime, the photo of his self immortalization was captured and was one of the most well known images of the war.
Begin your return to Da Nang/Hoi An
Day 15: Flight to Siemreap (Dinner)
Transfer to Danang Airport after breakfast for the short flight to Siemreap. Tonight we offers a truly unique experience with fine Khmer cuisine, traditional surroundings and nighly dinner and apsara dance shows in Siem Reap
Day 16: Explore Angkor Complex Site (Lunch)
Your tour begins with an early pickup from your hotel at 4.40 am in one of our air-conditioned vehicles.
Start this unforgettable adventure by climbing the main entrance of the Angkor Wat and admiring the stunning sunrise over Angkor Wat and all surrounding temples.
We will continue our tour and arrive at the South Gate of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom comprises of renowned Bayon and Baphoun temples originally made up of 54 towers and 216 faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara. During the visit, your tour guide will explain the historical facts of the Angkor Temples and the Khmer empire and highlight all main Angkor architectural elements.
After lunch, your vehicle will pass by both the Terrace of Elephant and the Terrace of Leper King known as the royal viewing platform and the stage of the king’s great audience hall.
Next, a visit to Ta Prohm Temple known as the “jungle temple” or “tree temple” referring to the lush trees surrounding the temple’s stones. The gigantic roots of the trees embracing the ruins have made it one the Angkor’s most popular temples.
The tour will end with the visit of Banteay Kdei temple which was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century.
Day 17: Bantey Srey and East Mebon temple
After enjoy breakfast at your hotel, our tour guide will lead you to Bantey Srey temple, located around one hour drive from Siem Reap. Considered as the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srey is cut from stone of a pinkish hue and comprises of some of the finest carving in Cambodia.
Back to the main Angkor Wat complex to visit the East Mebon temple which is a large temple-mountain-like, rising three levels and crowned by five brick towers, Neak Pean, a temple located on a artificial island in the middle of the last Baray (Ancient water reservoir) which is said to be constructed by the King.The tour will end with the visit of Preah Khan (sacredsword) which is a huge, highly explorative monastic complex.
Day 18: Tonlé Sap Village
Get a unique experience while in Siem Reap as you head for the Tonle Sap Lake to explore the famous floating villages. Immerse yourself in an intriguing atmosphere and watch the locals go about their daily life in their extraordinary aquatic environment. On route to the port we will have an opportunity to stop and take some photos of the lotus flowers which are a deeply important flower in Buddhism.
Day 19: Siemreap Departure
Free at leisure until meet our guide then transfer to airport for flight departure

INCLUSION

• Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
• English speaking licensed guide
• All admission fees as mentioned in the program
• VAT 7% and all Government taxes (no service charge)
• Accomodation based on twin/double/Triple sharing room

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunch meal
• Food and drinks
• Travel insurances
• Gratuities
• Sinlge Suplement