Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Bangkok

Enjoy in-flight meals and services on your overnight flight.

Overnight Onboard Flight

While it may be the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mystery and charm from past centuries. Narrow lanes and traditional shophouses invite travelers to explore the city, while its many beautiful public spaces including lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards, and monuments, give the city an air of elegance and harmony with nature that is unique among Asian capitals. Upon arrival at the Hanoi International Airport, make your own way to the tour hotel or purchase an optional arrival transfer. 

Overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast, you will depart for Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage defined by UNESCO in 1994 and an iconic spot in Vietnam vacation packages. En route, you will pass by the Red River Delta with many rural villages, fascinating towns, and paddy fields. Upon arrival at the Halong Bay Tuan Chau International Marina, a small boat will take you Halong Cruise. After checking into your cabin, you may enjoy a short rest and a delicious seafood lunch on board. An incredible set menu lunch will be served in the restaurant, among breathtaking scenery. You will pass by several islands and islets on the Bay. As the sun sets over the bay, we will head back to our cruise. Enjoy a coffee, tea, and delicious fruits on the sundeck as you relax. Order your favorite drink while you cruise to the anchorage area. Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner, you may spend time on the top deck or try squid fishing before you head to your cabin.

Overnight Onboard Cruise

*The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice and depends on weather conditions! Our guide will not escort you on board. There will be an English-speaking cruise manager who will take care of all passengers during the trip in Ha Long, accompanied by his staff.

Wake up to magical views of the beautiful landscape as you sip on a cup of hot coffee or tea. Continue cruising along the bay as you visit other highlights. Enjoy brunch on board as you travel towards the harbour or dine in a local restaurant. After disembarking you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (please note the Mausoleum is closed on Fridays and the museum is closed Monday and Friday afternoons). This is a lovely park home to Ho Chi Minh's final resting place along with a museum and other memorials. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the simple double-room residence where he lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969. Preserved in the same condition as it was during his life, the home may be viewed through the windows only. Visit the miniature One Pillar Pagoda which dates to the 11th century but was rebuilt after destruction in 1954. Nearby you may visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi's West Lake. 

If taking a combo meal plan: Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch during your tour (price not included, available at an additional cost).

Overnight in Hanoi

Today you will be transferred back to Hanoi International Airport to check in for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Siem Reap

In the early morning before breakfast, join our optional tour to see the breathtaking sunrise at Angor Wat. Today, you will head on a tour of the Angkor Wat. This extraordinary complex is the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, the national symbol of Cambodia, and the highlight of any visit to this breathtaking country. As the largest, best-preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor Wat wows visitors by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first, you will cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, make your way through a series of galleries and through the courtyard before you reach the central sanctuary, which boasts breathtaking views over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to see the intricate stone carvings adorning nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls, runs the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates ancient stories from Hindu mythology, such as the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Spend the afternoon at leisure or pre-book an optional tour to extend your visit to the Angkor Wat or see the White Gold Show.

Overnight in Siem Reap

If you book the combo meal plan: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, dinner will include an Apsara/Khmer traditional dance performance at a local restaurant.

In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and head to Angkor Wat to see the sunrise. Our local guide will take you to the best photo-taking spots before retreating from the crowds once again to enjoy a peaceful moment of reflection at this World Heritage Site. Take a walk around the temple (we will not go inside) in the soft morning light and cool temperatures for a special Angkor Wat experience that is unlike any other!

Visit Angkor Thom — a fortified city that covers an area of 10 square kilometers! Enclosed by a magnificent wall and wide moats, this city boasts many of the most popular sights in Angkor. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined by statues of demons and gods on either side, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the Terrace of The Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined Baphuon, the Royal Enclosure, and the Phimeanakas before continuing your tour to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling that Angkor has to offer, you explore the galleries of the wonderfully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will see giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. 

Spend your morning at leisure before you are make your own way back to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

Overnight in Bangkok

If taking the combo meal plan: Enjoy your last lunch in Siem Reap with an authentic Khmer lunch.

Go beyond tourist zones for the most enjoyable midnight eating adventure. After the moon comes up, cruise along Bangkok streets via this city’s iconic 3-wheel, Tuk Tuk, to visit Bangkokian’sfavorite places to eat. Taste a variety of savory menus, including the local favorite Northeastern Thai Food (Esan Food), the town’s Best Pad Thai, and the popular home-style Thai snack. Betweenthe bites, visit old-town landmarks and temples for a different perspective compared to the busyday time scene. Discover the side of Bangkok wholly unknown to visitors. We will finish the tour by the Cinderella’s time.

After a hearty breakfast, prepare for an immersive half-day city tour showcasing three of Bangkok’s most remarkable and historically significant Buddhist temples.vYour journey begins at Wat Traimit, home to the world-renowned Golden Buddha, a breathtaking statue crafted from 5 ½ tons of solid gold. This shimmering masterpiece, hidden under a plaster casing for centuries to protect it from invaders, was only rediscovered in the 1950s, making it one of Thailand’s most fascinating treasures.vNext, continue to Wat Pho, Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple complex, renowned for housing the colossal Reclining Buddha. Stretching an impressive 46 meters in length and covered in gold leaf, this awe-inspiring statue symbolizes the Buddha’s passage into Nirvana. Wat Pho is also famous for its intricately adorned Chedis of the Kings, a collection of towering, colorfully tiled stupas dedicated to past monarchs, as well as its reputation as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.Conclude your temple exploration at Wat Benjamaborpitr, also known as the Marble Temple, a stunning example of Thai craftsmanship. Constructed from pristine white Carrara marble imported from Italy, its elegant multi-tiered roofs and intricately carved gables reflect the harmonious fusion of Thai and European architectural influences. Inside, the main hall houses a magnificent bronze Buddha statue, while the surrounding courtyard features a striking collection of Buddha images from various regions of Thailand. After your temple tour, enjoy a leisurely afternoon at your own pace—whether by indulging in Bangkok’s vibrant street food scene, exploring its lively markets, or relaxing at a riverside café. Alternatively, you may choose to enhance your experience by pre-booking one of several exciting optional tours tailored to your interests.

Overnight in Bangkok       

The Grand Palace was not only the seat of the king and his court but contained within its crenulated walls, the entire government administration. While architecture is vibrantly Thai, visitors may see some European designs as well. Brilliantly colored and gilded, and decorated with intricate detail, the overall effect this magnificent palace has is dazzling. The palace served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. The most famous building on the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. The construction of the temple began when King Rama I moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other Thai temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; rather, it only features richly decorated holy buildings, statues, and pagodas. The main temple building is the central ubosoth, which houses the Emerald Buddha. Though green in color, the Buddha is carved from a single piece of jade, and while it is only 17 inches tall, it is the most revered object in Thailand. Also, within the grounds lie several palaces which are used for various occasions: The Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall, and the Royal Guest House. While most halls and palaces may be seen from outside only, but the exteriors are breathtaking enough to please the eyes of travelers.

FREQUENCY: Daily except Saturday & Sunday  

TIMING: 1700-2200

Exploring the bustling Chinatown, a popular tourist attraction and a food haven. Upon this 1-km strip packed with market stalls, street-side restaurants, and a dense concentration of gold shops. Continue the journey to Pakklong Talaad, the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok. Drive to Wat Suthat and The Giant Swing. From here, we continued foot passing Bangkok Metropolitan Office to a Bangkok's historic road, Rachadamnoen Avenue. Dinner at Hotel D' Moc's restaurant, then travelling by tram around Ratanakosin area with the fantastic views of “The Must-See” attractions in Bangkok, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, The Golden Mount, Wat Ratchanaddaram, The Democracy Monument, The City Pillar Shrine, The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and National Theatre. End up the night by exploring the Khao San Road for its famously described as "the centre of the backpacking universe".

Today you will be transferred back to Bangkok International Airport to check in for your homeward flight.