19 days tour

Kingdoms Of Southeast Asia Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos And Thail

Kingdoms Of Southeast Asia Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos And Thail

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Transport

To complete your tour, we include return airfaresport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times.

Meals

17 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Accommodation

Day 1 to 3: Mercure La Gare Day 4: Bhaya Classic Day 5 to 7: Allegro Hoi An Hotel & Spa Day 8 to 10: Novotel Saigon Centre Day 11 to 13: Tara Angkor Hotel Day 14 to 16: Souphattra Hotel Day 17: Rembrandt Hotel & Suites

Guide

Local guide

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

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Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Kingdoms Of Southeast Asia Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos And Thail

  • Day 1 Day 1: Overnight Flight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Overnight Flight

      Set out on a journey that reveals the best of Southeast Asia. From the villages of Vietnam and the temples of Cambodia to the friendly locals of Laos and the lively energy of Thailand, embark on an unforgettable cultural adventure. Start your journey in Vietnam โ€“ where lush valleys and verdant fields create a beautiful country with a long and rich history.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi, Vietnam - Tour Begins
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hanoi, Vietnam - Tour Begins

      Your tour opens in Hanoi. Layers of the cityโ€™s complex past can be found interwoven into its modern culture. Known for its French colonial architecture, tree-lined streets, and vibrant street food scene, Hanoi is Vietnamโ€™s dynamic capital and second most populous city.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hanoi

      Start your morning with a city tour of Hanoi and the Old Quarter. Visit Ba Dinh Square and the Temple of Literature. Follow the meandering streets, decorated with temples and pagodas, and feast on the history before you. After working up an appetite, enjoy a walking food tour featuring some of Vietnamโ€™s most famous dishes such as banh mi and pho. Enjoy coffee and views of Hoan Kiem Lake โ€“ the โ€œLake of the Restored Swordโ€ โ€“ at a rooftop cafรฉ. Later this evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hanoi

      Today you may choose to start your day early by joining your Tour Manager and locals as they practice tai chi at a local park. After, visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison. This historic site, dubbed the โ€œHanoi Hiltonโ€ by American POWs, is now a museum that tells the story of colonial history from the Vietnamese perspective. Following your visit, sit down with a local veteran from the Vietnam War to chat and connect with him as he recounts his history. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you see fit. You may choose to join an optional tour to see the famous water puppets of Hanoi followed by dinner.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

      Journey to Ha Long Bay and board a charming junk boat for an overnight cruise - the perfect vantage point for soaking up the landscape. Once on board, enjoy fresh seafood as you sail past vistas of low green mountains, small villages, hundreds of islands, and limestone peaks jutting out from the sea. Disembark to discover the wonders of nature, history, and archaeology. Back on board, sit back and relax as the sounds and peaceful sway of the boat lull you to sleep.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An

      Your day begins with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck at sunrise. After a light breakfast we head off to visit Sung Sot cave, one of the many limestone grottos accessible by boat in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage that is Halong Bay. It is time to say farewell to this stunning natural wonder and cruise back to the mainland. Fly to Da Nang and travel to Hoi An (UNESCO), an ancient trading port.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Hoi An

      Explore the flavors of Hoi An. Board a basket boat and journey along the Co Co River for an immersive cooking class. Learn how to catch seafood in the river and grind rice into flour. Use your ingredients to cook four classic dishes which youโ€™ll enjoy for lunch. Later, on a walking tour of the old town, stroll by the ornate Chinese-style temple Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and a 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge. End at the vibrant market on the banks of the Thu Bon.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hoi An

      Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the magic of Hoi An. Walk along the canals that cut through Ancient Town on your own, uncovering a preserved history interwoven into the modern way of life. Perhaps youโ€™ll visit an art gallery, wander through a cultural museum, or go shopping for the perfect souvenir.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City

      Leave Hoi An and fly to Ho Chi Minh City, the energetic urban capital formerly known as Saigon. On an eye-opening city tour, youโ€™ll see the Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral,* and the Reunification Palace. Head over to explore treasures from local vendors on display at the Old Market in District 1.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

      Take to the waters of the famous Mekong Delta. As you sail along, your guide will delve into the history and culture of the region. Discover the regionโ€™s cottage industry with a visit to a coconut candy factory and learn how this confection is made. Enjoy lunch featuring southern Vietnamese cuisine before traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City

      Spend your morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels, a maze of underground passageways used as hideouts by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in metropolitan Ho Chi Minh City before your dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap, Cambodia

      This afternoon, board your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodiaโ€™s gateway to the wonders of Angkor. In this ancient city, youโ€™ll discover a world where colonial and Chinese architecture melds into a sophisticated urban and culinary scene. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by a traditional Khmer dance performance.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap

      Depart for a sunrise at Angkor Wat, a perfect example of classic Khmer architecture. Enter its eastern gate and exit to the west, watching the sunlight dance along stones. Later, visit Ta Prohm, a sprawling monastic complex that is overgrown with jungle. At Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmers, visit the Terrace of the Leper King and the temples of Baphuon and Bayon, 11th- and 12th-century masterpieces at the center of the city.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Siem Reap - Preah Dak - Siem Reap
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Siem Reap - Preah Dak - Siem Reap

      Start your day with an impact moment experience at the Visitor Center of APOPO, where โ€œhero ratsโ€ are trained to navigate minefields and save lives. Learn about the countryโ€™s history with war and meet the professional rats at a demonstration. Then travel to the village of Preah Dak to learn about daily life and see how Nom Banh Jok (rice noodles) are created. Get a peek into the local culture at the palm sugar market, where tree sap is gathered and cooked for sugar. Make your way to Les Chantiers Ecoles, where local apprentices are trained in fine arts, and peruse the different workshops of sculpture, carving, and more. You may choose to end your day with a visit to Phare, the Cambodian Circus.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang, Laos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang, Laos

      Continue your journey in Indochina with a flight to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos. Get acquainted with the city with your guide. Then, itโ€™s your choice! Venture into the lively outdoor markets at night -OR- return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Luang Prabang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Luang Prabang

      Hop into a tuk tuk with a guide and make your way to the city center, including a visit to the National Museum โ€“ the former Royal Palace. Continue to Wat Xieng Thong monastery, decorated in eye-catching gold. Meander along the Nam Khan River to Wat Khili, highlighting the local culture and history. After lunch, cruise to the Pak Ou Caves, shrouded in mystery and home to thousands of Buddha statues. End your day with a home-hosted dinner and traditional Baci ceremony โ€“ celebrating a significant event in someoneโ€™s life.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Luang Prabang - Ban Long Lao - Luang Prabang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Luang Prabang - Ban Long Lao - Luang Prabang

      You may choose to rise early and begin your day with a traditional alms offering to local monks. After breakfast back at the hotel, journey to a traditional Hmong hill tribe village in Ban Long Lao and learn about this ethnic group and their way of life. Set out on an easy hike** through lush jungle and panoramic mountain scenery to the incredible Kuang Si Waterfall. After a picnic lunch, return to Luang Prabang. This afternoon you may choose to join an optional tour to visit with Laotian weavers.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Luang Prabang - Bangkok, Thailand
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Luang Prabang - Bangkok, Thailand

      Board your flight to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. A feast for the senses, this bustling city on the banks of the Chao Phraya River blends cosmopolitan sophistication with a strong sense of history and tradition. Tonight, join your fellow travelers and toast to the end of your adventure on a Klong dinner cruise.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Bangkok - Tour Ends
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Bangkok - Tour Ends

      Return home with memories of your travels through the kingdoms of Southeast Asia.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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