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Discover the charms of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia on an in-depth adventure

A realm of untold history, sprawling waterways and ancient temples, South East Asia is a wonderland for travellers and explorers alike. This 24-day Premium adventure delves into the heart of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, touching on the unique charm each region has to offer. Start your adventure in bustling Bangkok and venture north, where the wildlife, history and local food brings one surprise after the next. Travel into the depths of Vietnam, rich in old world culture and hidden treasures, before finally arriving in Cambodia witnessing the lost ruins of Angkor, uncovering the confronting history of the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the tranquillity of the Tonle Sap confluence.

Why you’ll love this trip

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

Our best accommodation and highest level of service.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.

PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE

Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.

  • Enjoy three fabulous Feature Stays – the immersive community-based Lisu lodge in Thailand, a tropical oasis wellness resort in Cambodia and a magnificent junk-style boat on Halong Bay in Vietnam.
  • Get to the heart of Vietnamese culture with Exclusive Experiences, including a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance, an afternoon in an ancient pottery village, and a cooking class with a local chef in Hue.
  • Enjoy two days of fully guided temple tours in Siem Reap, with in-depth insights into the history of these extraordinary structures and plenty of time at Angkor Wat, plus an Exclusive Experience morning accompanied by a private photography coach.
  • See the important sights of Phnom Penh on a full day guided tour. Visit the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, then stop by a working Buddhist monastery to meet the resident monks.
  • Learn about Thai culture during Exclusive Experiences – ‘make merit’ at a local temple in Bangkok, cruise on rice barges while enjoying traditional meals and visit the village of Kup Kap , home of the Lahu people.

Itinerary

Map of Premium South East Asia in Depth including Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Day 3: Ayutthaya

Day 4: Kanchanaburi

Day 5: Kanchanaburi

Day 6: Uthai Thani – Nakhon Sawan

Day 7: Sukhothai

Day 8: Sukhothai

Day 9: Mae Taeng

Day 10: Mae Taeng

Day 11: Chiang Mai

Day 12: Hanoi

Day 13: Halong Bay

Day 14: Hanoi

Day 15: Hoi An

Day 16: Hoi An

Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 19: Phnom Penh

Day 20: Phnom Penh

Day 21: Siem Reap

Day 22: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat

Day 23: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat

Day 24: Siem Reap

Inclusions 

Meals

21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 10 dinners

Transport

Boat, Plane, Private minibus, Train, remork (tuk tuk), Longtail boat, songtheaw, Bicycle

Accommodation

Hotel (15 nights), Resort (5 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Overnight Boat (1 night)

Included activities

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Bangkok – Welcome Dinner
  • Bangkok – Grand Palace
  • Bangkok – Wat Pho
  • Bangkok – Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok – Temple Sunrise Merit Making
  • Ayutthaya – Rice Barge Lunch
  • Ayutthaya – Temple Visit
  • Kanchanaburi – Historical train ride
  • Kanchanaburi – Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
  • Kanchanaburi – Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • Kanchanaburi – Erawan National Park Visit
  • Uthai Thani – Hup Pa Tat
  • Uthai Thani – Wat Tha Sung
  • Uthai Thani – Traditional rice barge lunch cruise
  • Sukhothai – Historical Park bike tour
  • Mae Taeng – Lisu Lodge Dinnner
  • Chiang Mai – Elephant Nature Park Half Day Trip
  • Mae Taeng – Lahu Hilltribe Village Experience
  • Mae Taeng – Mae Tamaan Base Camp BBQ Dinner
  • Chiang Mai – Farewell Dinner
  • Chiang Mai – Wat Baan Den Temple
  • Hanoi – Welcome Dinner
  • Halong Bay – Overnight Boat Cruise
  • Hanoi – Hat Xam performance
  • Halong Bay – Tai Chi
  • Hanoi – Temple of Literature
  • Hanoi – Lunch at KOTO
  • Hanoi – One Pillar Pagoda
  • Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex
  • Hoi An – Old Town walking tour
  • Hoi An – Pottery Village Experience
  • Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Ho Chi Minh City – Reunification Palace
  • Ho Chi Minh City – War Remnants Museum
  • Ho Chi Minh City – Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Phnom Penh – Welcome Dinner
  • Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
  • Phnom Penh – The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
  • Skun Village Market Stop
  • Santuk Silk Farm Tour and Lunch
  • Siem Reap – Angkor Temples Guided Tour
  • Siem Reap – Three day Angkor Pass
  • Siem Reap – Lunch at Sala Bai
  • Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Photography Coach
  • Siem Reap – Private Breakfast at Srah Srong Lake
  • Siem Reap – Banteay Srei Temple visit
  • Siem Reap – Lum Orng Khmer Dinner

Premium Inclusions

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

 

 

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INT – TTPEC

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