THAILAND

Day 1: Bangkok / Arrival

Arrival at airport in Bangkok. We welcome you at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time.

Stay overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok

At 6.15, leave Bangkok for Ratchabur, boat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market. See the local life and visit handicraft home industry. Transfer to Kwai River, visit Eponymous Bridge and the Jeath war museum in Kanchanaburi. Finally, we visit the Donrak War Cementary before leaving Kanchanaburi and go back to Bangkok.

Overnight in Bangkok. (B,L)

Day 3: Bangkok

At 6.30, leave Bangkok for Ayuthaya. Stop to visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Continue to Ayutthaya, visit Wat Maha That. We continue our visit at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most important temple.

At 12.30, Embark a cruise, enjoy delicious buffet lunch on board and cruise back to Bangkok. Sightseeing from the boat on the way back to Bangkok city.

Overnight in Bangkok. (B)

Day 4: Bangkok → Sukhothai

Morning, visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benjabophit.

Afternoon, flight to Sukhothai. Arrival at airport, we transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and spend your time at leisure.

Overnight in Sukhothai. (B,L)

Day 5: Sukhothai → Lampang

After breakfast, visit The Sukhothai Historical Park. The Sukhothai Historical Park ruins are one of Thailand’s most impressive World Heritage sites. The park includes the remains of 21 historical sites and four large ponds within the old walls, with an additional 70 sites within a 5km radius.

Afternoon, we drive to Si Satchanalai to visit The Si Satchanalai Historical Park.

Continue driving to Lampang and check in at hotel.

Overnight in Lampang. (B,L)

Day 6: Lampang → Chiang Mai

Morning, we visit Wat Prathat Lampang Luang. Continue our visit at Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum. After that, enjoy a Horse-cart riding through the old streets of Lampang and visit Kad Kong Ta Street Market. Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, leave Lampang and drive to Chiang Mai. We stop at Elephant Conservation Centre along the way & witness the show of Elephant. Continue our way to Chiang Mai and stop at Wat Pra That Hariphunchai, the most celebrated temple in Lamphun province.

Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B,L)

Day 7: Chiang Mai

At 8.00, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, encompasses the highest mountain in Thailand. Visit the modern Chedis of the King & Queen. Proceed to Karen hill tribe village.

After lunch, visit Vachiritharn and Siritharn Waterfalls. Proceed to flower garden at the Royal Project Research Station. Back to hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B,L)

Day 8: Chiang Mai

At 7.00, visit Mae Khachan hot springs, stunning Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and Chiang Saen. Proceed to The famous Golden Triangle area of Northern Thailand.

After lunch, we visit Wat Phrathat Pukhao. We go back to Chiang Mai. On the way back, we stop to visit Akha and Yao hill tribe villages.

Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B,L)

Day 9: Chiang Mai → Phuket

Morning, breakfast at hotel in Chiang Mai, your leisure time in the city.

Afternoon, we transfer you to airport for flight to Phuket. Relaxation at beach in Phuket.

Overnight in Phuket. (B)

Day 10: Phuket

Day 11: Phuket

Day 12: Phuket

Add-On: Phang Nga bay

Morning, transfer to the Royal Phuket Marina, head out to Phang Nga Bay. Visit Hong Island and enjoy a relaxing canoe ride throughout the Island. Continue to Panak Island for more sightseeing of the impressive limestone cliffs landscape.

Lunch buffet at the Muslim Village of Panyee Island. Explore this village of historical and traditional houses. At 14:00, visit James Bond Island, made famous from the 007 movie. Afterwards, spend your leisure time relaxing or swimming at Naka or Lawa Island. At 16:30, arrive back to the Royal Phuket Marina. Drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in Phuket. (B,L)

CAMBODIA

Day 13: Phuket → Siem Reap

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, check-in at hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 14: Siem Reap

Morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom. “Angkor” means “city” and “Thom” means big – so the clue is in the name: Angkor Thom refers to what once was a great Khmer city and includes a whole host of temples and sites of historical interest. Continue your visit at Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor and is the Cambodia’s most iconic temple. We continue our visit at Banteay srei. Located away from the main monuments is the Banteay Srei temple, one of Angkor’s highlights. This temple contains the finest, most intricate carvings to be found in Angkor.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L)

Day 15: Siem Reap

Morning, breakfast at hotel. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.

Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the carving art school.

Rest of the day is your leisure time in Siem Reap. Explore the town on your own.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L)

Day 16: Siem Reap → Phnom Penh

Morning, your leisure time in Siem Reap. You can discover the city on your own or try some local food.

Afternoon. we transfer you to airport for flight to Phnom Penh.

Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L)

Day 17: Phnom Penh

Morning, visit the notorious Choeung Ek Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison) which serve as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge (From 1975–1979. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, take some minutes at Independent Monument for photo taking. After that, visit the opulent Royal Place, home to Cambodia’s Royal family, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue your visit at The National Museum with its superb collection of Khmer art. The last place to visit today is Wat Phnome, the most famous buddhist temple in Phnom Penh.

Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

(B,L)

Day 18: Phnom Penh → Luang Prabang

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in Phnom Penh until we transfer you to airport for flight to Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)

LAOS

Day 19: Luang Prabang

Morning, Take boat trip on Mekong river, visit very famous Pak Ou Buddha Caves which sit amongst the limestone cliffs where the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers meet.

Afternoon, visit village of Ban Xang Hai which has for centuries made the clay jars which are used to ferment Lao wine.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

(B,L)

Day 20: Luang Prabang

Morning, we drive to Living Land Lao Organic Farm at Phoung Van village. Learn and experience the real activities and life of a Lao farmer.

Afternoon, we drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths. Before coming back to Luang Prabang, we still have time to visit Kuang Si Falls Butterflies Park, newly opened January 2014, it is now one of the must-see spots in Luang Prabang. We return to the city.

Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B,L)

Day 21: Luang Prabang → Xieng Khouang

After breakfast, we make our way over the mountains to Xieng Khouang, best-known for having been heavily bombed during Indochina War and also famous for its historic Plain of Jars.

The journey takes about 8 hours and we can make some stops at villages to observe the rural life of local people, including ethnic minorities.

Arrival in Phonsavanh, the capital of Xieng Khouang province and check into your hotel.

Overnight in Phonsavanh. (B,L)

Day 22: Xieng Khouang

Morning, we make a visit to the 3 “Plain of Jars” sites and also discover some local villages where you can observe local village life.

Afternoon, we drive to Muang Khoun, one that was not been destroyed by the American bombings during the secret war. Muang Khoun is home to unique sitting giant Buddha as well of some old pagodas that lies in ruins. Return to Phonsavan.

Overnight in Phonsavan. (B,L)

Day 23: Xieng Khouang → Vang Vieng

After breakfast, we have time today to explore the site and some nearby villages, populated by the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. Even though living a poor life, they possess a vibrant local culture and an interesting history.

We leave Xieng Khuang for our scenic drive to Vang Vieng, a small town, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Arrive at Vang Vieng by late afternoon.

Overnight in Vang Vieng. (B,L)

Day 24: Vang Vieng

In the morning, we will first stroll around the town to visit the local market to catch a gimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural area. We then visit Organic Farm Vang Vieng.

After that, we visit the cave of Tham Jang, which was used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders. We also cross the river to Ban Huai Ngae, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different local lifestyles.

Afternoon, start cycling to Blue Lagoon (7Km from the town center), of which the waters are an aqua-blue, and are always cool. Visit the nearby Tham Phoukham Cave.

We go back to the city and board on a leisurely long-tail boat along the Nam Song River to admire the sunset.

Overnight in Vang Vieng. (B,L)

Day 25: Vang Vieng → Vientiane

Morning, your leisure time in Vang Vieng. After early lunch, we leave Vang Vieng and head to Vientiane.

We visit Ban Houy Mo, a fishing village, along the way. Continue our journey and stop to visit an archaeological site of Vang Xang, where you can admire one of the country’s oldest Buddha statues, dating back to the 11th century. Arrival in Vientiane, check-in at hotel.

Overnight in Vientiane. (B,L)

Day 26: Vientiane

We begin our tour by visiting the serene Wat Sisaket, one of the most beautiful temples in the capital. Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. Used as a religious museum, Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Next, we visit COPE, an association working to help landmine victims. Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we stop at the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe. Continue out visit at Pha That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. We drive out of the city to visit the Buddha Park which contains numerous religious images. Back to the city.

Overnight in Vientiane. (B,L)

Day 27: Vientiane / Departure

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time to explore the city on your own until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

End of the tour! (B)