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The Grand Southeast Asia Tour
This is 20-day tour provides a ful exploration of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. In Thailand you will visit Bangkok, the River Kwai area (Kanchanaburi), Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You also have 2 1/2 days to explore Angkor Wat as well as a take visit to Saigon, Hanoi and Sapa. You will have a good variety of experiences and sites in Southeast Asia. An extension to Laos is also possible as well as an extension to Hue, Hoi An and Danang.
Details
Tour OperatorMongol Global Tour Co.
Duration
20 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAYou leave for Thailand. The adventure begins! (Meals on flight)
Day 2In flight to ThailandIn flight to Thailand.
Day 3BangkokYou arrive in Bangkok where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. D
Day 4BangkokToday the day begins with a trip to the Golden Buddha Temple. Afterwards you will visit the Reclining Buddha Temple. After lunch you will go to the incredible Grand Palace with Wat Pra Kaeo. Evening: Traditional Thai dinner with classical dances, traditional performances, and beautiful costumes. B, L, D
Day 5AyuthayaToday we will take you to King's Summer Palace with its beautiful International flavor, gorgeous grounds and waterways. Then we will take you on to the historic kingdom center of Ayuthaya. Afterward we will take you back to your hotel. B, L, D
Day 6Chiang RaiYou leave early in the morning to visit the Floating Market. Here you will ride on the canals through an older Thai river neighborhood and onto the actual Floating Market area. After lunch you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. There your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. B, L
Day 7Chiang RaiYou will visit the Queen Mother's Home and Garden, Doi Tung. Afterwards we will take you to the Burmese border. Then you will go to the historic Golden Triangle where three countries share a border: Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). Then you will be taken a ride on a small river boat to the Burmese side and stop on a small island owned by Laos. B, L, D
Day 8Chiang MaiAfter breakfast you will go on an excursion to visit the hilltribe villages where you will meet the Aca, the Hmong, the Yao and the Karen. Lunch will be at local restaurants along the way. Then you will arrive in Chiang Mai and check into the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant in Chiang Mai. B, L, D
Day 9Chiang MaiThe day begins with a visit to the Doi Suthep, the ancient temple site. After lunch we will take you to the Handicraft "villages". Evening Option: The Night Market. B, L, D
Day 10Chiang MaiAfter breakfast you will visit the Elephant Camp, see the elephant show and cultural show and take a one hour elephant ride, go on a bamboo raft, and learn about the noble Asian elephant and the worker monkeys. You will also visit the Orchid Farm. Evening - Khantoke dinner with hilltribe dances (spectacular show, dance, music and costumes). B, L, D
Day 11Siem ReapWe will take a flight from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. We will begin the Angkor Wat tour with Angkor Thom, the ancient city. B, D
Day 12Siem ReapContinue on the ANGKOR TEMPLE COMPLEX. A full day tour of Angkor Wat (the main temple area) and some of the minor temple areas. Evening option: Sunset Cruise on the Great Lake through the Submerged Forest (this boat is equipped with life jackets). B, D
Day 13Siem ReapSome of the most spectacular sites in Angkor Wat including Ta Prohm and Bantay Srei. Evening option: Sunset view from mound of Phnom Bakeng. B, D
Day 14SaigonFly to Saigon. The guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After you are settled in, you will go to lunch and then to the War Museum. B, L
Day 15HanoiToday you will take a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Then you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Hanoi. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in the Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake. B, L
Day 16HanoiYou will visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Mausoleum and the surrounding grounds (including Ho Chi Minh residences). After lunch you will go to the Museum of Ethnology. Evening option: Water Puppets. B, L
Day 17Cat BaToday you will go on the Halong Bay cruise through the spectacular islands, have lunch in the midst of the beautiful areas, and visit the caves. Possibly swim in bay. Then continue onto the Cat Ba island and be transferred to your hotel. B, L, D
Day 18HanoiIn the morning you will have free time. Late afternoon ferry to Haiphong. A brief tour of the city and the harbor and drive back to Hanoi to be transferred to your hotel. B, L
Day 19HanoiToday you will go to the Confucius Literature Center, also with a small concert of traditional Vietnamese music. After lunch, you will visit the Buddhist Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake. Old Quarter tour. B, L
Day 20Return USAYou are transferred to the airport for your return flight to your home country with a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Dates/Pricing
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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
 $3,685.00* (USD) / Double OccupancyQuote
Lodging Type
Hotels
Transportation
Boat
Cultural/Educational
ArchitectureArt
DanceHistory
MusicShopping
Disclaimer
Tour Price includes: All Southeast Asian flights, All land transportation throughout itinerary including arrival/departure transfers, boats, A/C private car or van, guides, drivers, excellent 3+4 star hotels (double occupancy), meals as per itinerary, Fully escorted by English speaking guide, all entrance & admission fees as per itinerary. Price does not include: international flights, visa fees, items marked "optional", airport taxes And tips to guides and drivers. NOTE: We can obtain international flights at reasonable prices. We also can offer excellent Travel Guard Travel Insurance at reasonable rates.
  
 
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