31 days. Vietnam, Cambodia & beach – For  Mark Howard

Day 1. Ho Chi Minh (arrival) 26/10

Arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 2. Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi tunnel & City tour)

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war’s end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 3. Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

• Overnight at hotel in Can Tho
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Day 4. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh → Hoi An 29/10

Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh. Then, transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, head to Hoi An old town.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 5. Hoi An (visit My Son Sanctuary)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 6. Hoi An (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 7. Hoi An → Da Nang

Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

Afternoon, we transfer you Da Nang. Rest of the day is your leisure time at beach in Da Nang.

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Day 8. Da Nang (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time at beach in Da Nang one more day.

• Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
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Day 9. Da Nang (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time at beach in Da Nang one more day.

• Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
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Day 10. Da Nang → Ha Noi 04/11

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in Da Nang

Afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival, head to Ha Noi center

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 11. Ha Noi (City tour)

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Watch video.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 12. Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo

• Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay
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Day 13. Halong bay → Hanoi

In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.

During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 14. Hanoi → Phnom Penh 08/11

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time to explore the city until we transfer you to airport for flight to Phnom Penh.

• Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
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Day 15. Phnom Penh (ciy tour) → Siem Reap

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.

Afternoon, transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by bus

• Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
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Day 16. Siem Reap (Angkor Tour)

In the morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom (literally: “Great City”), located in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. Continue your visit at the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue your visit to Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Before ending the tour today, enjoy a wonderful sunset scenery from the Top of Phnom Bakhen Hill. In the evening, enjoy a delicous dinner at a nice local restaurant in Seam Reap. Watch a Apsara dance show while dining.

• Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 17: Siem Reap (Boat trip) → Bangkok 11/10

Monring, we take a boat trip on Tonle Sap lake.

Start the tour by visiting the National Museum. Here, you can explore a collection of Khmer art, artifacts, and historical exhibits that provide insights into the culture and history of Cambodia.

After the museum, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, one of the largest lakes in Asia. This is an opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the lake and see some of the local fishing villages and floating communities that call it home.

After the lake tour, head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the carving art school, where you can witness the intricate art of stone carving and other traditional crafts. Next, continue your visit to Wat Thmei, a beautiful pagoda that is known for its memorial stupa that contains the skulls of Khmer Rouge victims.

B,LTransfer you to airport for flight to Bangkok

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

• Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
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Day 18: Bangkok (River Kwai – Join tour)

06.00 am. Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. to the west of Bangkok)
Arrive Kanchanaburi province.
Visit Thailand–Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. The fully air–conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience.
Visit Allied War Cemetery which is memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place.
Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs.
11.40 am. Lunch at local restaurant.
Take a historic on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs
Journey back to Bangkok.
Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to hotels.

• Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
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Day 19: Bangkok- Ayuthaya (Join Tour) Morning by Bus+Afternoon By Cruise

06.30 – 07.00 Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.
07.30 am. Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.
09.00 am. Arrival at Bang Pa-In, visit the Summer Palace of King Rama V with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic
architecture such as Aisawan Thiphya-At, Warophat Phiman, Wehart Chamrun, etc.
10.30 Arrival at Ayutthaya, a World Heritage City and historic capital of Thailand. Visit Wat Mahatad, the royal monastery, served as the residence of supreme monk. Wat Phrasrisanphet, the largest and most important temple. Its was used as a residential palace. and Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, the large bronze Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside 13.30 Welcome aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nontaburi, past Koh Kred, The monn community before reaching Bangkok city.
15.00 Coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colorful Royal Barges House,
Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn, with its magnificent 79 M. spire, Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most renowed temples.
16.00 Arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Transfer back to hotel by air-conditioned van.
Overnight in Bangkok.

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Day 20: Bangkok (City Tour) → Chiang Mai 14/11

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning, 10.00 am. Pick up from your hotel to visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit (The Golden Buddha Temple), Wat Pho.
Then we visit is Wat Benjabophit. Lunch at a local restaurant. Extra pay for your visit at The Grand Palace. Then transfer to airport flight to Sukhothai. Arrival in Chiang Mai, our driver pick up and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

• Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.
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Day 21: Chiang Mai (visit Doi Inthanon National Park)

Breakfast at hotel.
08.00 -08.30 am. Pick up from the hotel, Return 17.00 -17.30 pm.
Visit highest peak in Thailand or the summit of Doi Unthanon. The most stunning areas of the park.
Lush green jungle with abundant flora under Royal Agricultural station, it consists by Rhododendron garden.
Ferns Greenhouse, Flower Plants Greenhouse and Hydroponics Vegetables Greenhouse.
King and Queen twin Pagodas The brown Pra Mahathart Napamaythaneedol Chedi was erected in 1987 in the kingiand the more femimine, lilac coloured, Pra Mahathart Napapoommusiri for the Queen in 1992.
Inside the Thai People and visitors alike leave offerings of flowwers and incense sticks as a mark of respect to the well loved monarchs. The View is tremendous, and the gardens are beautiful.

• Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
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Day 22: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle ( Join Tour )

Breakfast at hotel.

Pick up time 08.00 – 08.30 am.
1 Hour to elephant camp to meet local family and introducing to every of our elephant, feed the elephant, meet and friendly elephant walking with elephant lern more about elephants. Lunch with Thai food and fresh fruits.
Afternoon you can join our elephant in the natural mud baths water fight bath and brush the elephant in river.
After go waterfall enjoy swimming transfer back to Chiangmai about 17.00 pm.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

• Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
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Day 23: Chiang Mai → Phuket 17/11

Breakfast at hotel.
Our driver pick up from the hotel and transfer to airport, Flight to Phuket.
Arrival in Phuket, Our driver pick up and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Phuket

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Day 24: Phuket (Phi Phi)

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, transfer to the Royal Phuket Marina, head out to Phi Phi Island. At 10:30, arrive at Bamboo Island – Relax on the white sandy beach and enjoy some snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear blue and green water!

Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Phi Phi Don. Then, head to Phi Phi Le, visit Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Pileh Lagoon. At 14:30, leave Phi Phi Le to return to the Royal Phuket Marina. Drop you off at your hotel.

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Day 25 – 30: Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time at beach in Phuket

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Day 31: Phuket (departure) 20/11

Morning, your breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight back to your country.

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