Days 3-4: Bangkok,
THAILAND
Spend two days in and out of the city. Explore Bangkok by boat,
visiting the magnificent Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald
Buddha. Make an early morning food offering to local monks.
Travel outside of the city to the Prasart Museum for a private
tour. ►For Bangkok hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 5: Bangkok,
THAILAND / Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
This morning fly to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After
freshening up at your hotel, spend the afternoon at the Royal
Palace, the National Museum and the dazzling Silver Pagoda. ►Suggested hotel: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Day 6: Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA / Siem
Reap, CAMBODIA
Fly to Siem Reap for a first glimpse at the Angkor complex at
romantic Ta Prohm. ►Some suggested Siem Reap hotels (in alphabetical order): Amansara (V) Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Formerly Hotel de la Paix - It closed on July 1, 2012 for renovations. The upgrade will take about 8-9 months. It is expected to reopen early April 2013). (V) La Residence d'Angkor
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 7: Siem Reap, CAMBODIA
Today tour the two less-visited areas of the Angkor complex:
Banteay Srei complex, renowned for its intricate pink sandstone
carvings; and, 12th-century Banteay Samre. End the day with an
unforgettable sunset view of Angkor Wat. ►For Siem Reap hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 8: Siem Reap, CAMBODIA / Ho Chi Minh
City, VIETNAM
Begin your day at jungle-haunted Preah Khan Temple, followed by
a stroll through the local market. Later, board your flight for
Ho Chi Minh City. ►Some suggested Ho Chi Minh City hotels (in alphabetical order):
Park Hyatt Saigon (V) Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Ho Chi Minh City
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
Explore the Cu Chi tunnel network, one of the most notorious
battlefields during the Vietnam War. After lunch, tour the
Presidential Palace and stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and the
historical Central Post Office. ►For Ho Chi Minh City hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM / Dalat,
VIETNAM
A morning flight brings you to the charming French colonial town
of Dalat, home to many hill tribes, in a lush mountainous region
that enjoys a cool climate year-round. Visit the summer palace
and the beautiful Dalat Flower Garden, ending your day at the
peaceful Truc Lam Thien Vien Pagoda. ►Suggested hotel: Sofitel Dalat Palace - (Hotel link not available at this time.)
Day 11: Dalat, VIETNAM
Spend a full day exploring Dalat. ►Suggested hotel: Sofitel Dalat Palace - (Hotel link not available at this time.)
Day 12: Dalat, VIETNAM / Hanoi,
VIETNAM
This morning, fly to Hanoi, capital of modern Vietnam. Travel by
rickshaw through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter. The
evening is at leisure. ►Some suggested Hanoi hotels (in alphabetical order):
Hotel Sofitel Metropole (V) Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake, Hanoi ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 13: Hanoi, VIETNAM
Weather permitting, take a helicopter to scenic Ha Long, "Bay of
the Descending Dragon," for a private cruise with lunch on
board. ►For Hanoi hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 14: Hanoi, VIETNAM
Today's sightseeing reflects the cultural link between China and
Vietnam. Visit Ho Chi Minh's house, the Temple of Literature,
the One Pillared Pagoda, Quanh Tanh Temple and the city's Fine
Arts Museum. Enjoy an evening performance of a traditional water
puppet show. ►For Hanoi hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 15: Hanoi, VIETNAM
/ Bangkok, THAILAND
Fly to Bangkok where the remainder of your day is at leisure. ►For Bangkok hotel suggestions, see above.
Day
1: Depart for Bangkok, THAILAND