| (15 Days -
Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
This wonderful itinerary features Southeast Asia's most interesting touring
and most luxurious hotels and resorts.
Bangkok
- Begin your journey in Bangkok, with several nights at The Oriental
Bangkok, Asia's most legendary hotel.
- Take a private longtail boat ride through the residential canals (klongs).
- Learn about Buddhist art and beliefs at the Wat Phra Keow.
- Indulge your senses at Bangkok's central market.
- View the remarkable art collections at the Jim Thompson Museum and
the private Prasart estate.
Angkor Wat
- Continue to Cambodia, where you'll visit the awe-inspiring Angkor
Wat.
- Discover other, lesser known jungle-covered ruins.
- Cruise the waters of Lake Tonle Sap, known for its "floating" villages.
- Refresh yourself at the spa, and perhaps play a game of tennis, at
your elegant resort, Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor.
Saigon
- Fly to Saigon, a Vietnamese city that is quickly becoming known for
its restaurants and designers.
- Visit small local produce markets, Chinatown, the main shopping boulevard,
and the Reunification Palace -- a cultural and design relic well worth
visiting.
- Explore the famed Cu Chi Tunnels.
- the fascinating mid-day ceremony at the Cao Dai Temple -- a unique
fusion of world religions.
Danang, Hoi An, and Hanoi
- Fly to Central Vietnam to Danang, where you'll visit the extraordinary
Marble Mountains and the colorful town of Hoi An.
- Spend several days in Hanoi, exploring the Old Quarter and Lake District.
- Enjoy the superb restaurants, cafes, shops, and galleries found there.
Chiang Mai and Bangkok
- Fly to Northern Thailand where your hour home for the next three nights
will be the luxurious Four Seasons Chiang Mai, nestled in terraced rice
fields and surrounded by mountains.
- Tour Chiang Mai's highlights: the mountaintop temple of Doi Suthep,
the Night Market, and the handicraft districts.
- Refresh yourself in the resort's renowned spa, cooking school, and
infinity pool.
- Elephant rides and excursions to hill tribe villages also can be arranged.
- Spend one last night in Bangkok before departing Thailand.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 01 |
Arrive Bangkok, THAILAND
Arrival transfer to The Oriental Bangkok for 2 nights. |
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| Day 02 |
Bangkok
Morning boat ride through canals. Visit local markets, Grand Palace,
Prasart Museum. Afternoon at leisure. (B) |
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| Day 03 |
Bangkok - Siem Reap, CAMBODIA
Transfer and flight to Siem Reap to Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor for
3 nights. Afternoon touring of Angkor Wat. (B,D) |
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| Day 04 |
Siem Reap
Full day touring of ruins near Angkor. (B,D) |
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| Day 05 |
Siem Reap
Cruise on Lake Tonle Sap. Afternoon continue touring ruins or relax
at hotel. (B,D) |
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| Day 06 |
Siem Reap - Saigon, VIETNAM
Transfer and flight to Saigon to Caravelle Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon
city touring of local markets, Chinatown, temples, shopping streets.
(B) |
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| Day 07 |
Tay Ninh and Cu Chi Excursion
Mid-day ceremony at Cao Dai Temple. Afternoon visit to Cu Chi Tunnels.
(B) |
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| Day 08 |
Saigon - Hanoi
Transfer and flight to Hanoi to Sofitel Metropole Hotel for 3 nights.
Afternoon tour around Lake District and Old Quarter. (B) |
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| Day 09 |
Hanoi
Tour Ho Chi Minh Quarter, Museum of Fine Arts, leading galleries and
shops. (B) |
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| Day 10 |
Hanoi
Morning continue touring, visiting artists, house ware shops, galleries.
Afternoon at leisure. (B) |
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| Day 11 |
Hanoi - Bangkok- Chiang Mai, THAILAND
Airport transfer and flight to Bangkok, connect with flight to Chiang
Mai. Arrival transfer to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai for 3 nights.
(B) |
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| Day 12 |
Chiang Mai
Morning visit to Doi Suthep and city touring. Evening visit to Night
Market. (B) |
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| Day 13 |
Chiang Mai
At leisure at resort. Optional elephant safari and hilltribe villages
visit.(B) |
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| Day 14 |
Chiang Mai - Bangkok
Transfer and flight to Bangkok to Sukhothai Hotel for overnight. (B) |
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| Day 15 |
Depart Bangkok
At leisure until airport transfer. (B) |
Accommodation
| Bangkok |
Oriental Hotel
Sukhothai Hotel |
| Angkor Wat |
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor |
| Saigon |
Caravelle Hotel |
| Hanoi |
Sofitel Metropole |
| Chiang Mai |
Four Seasons Chiang Mai |
Cost
Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $6,810
* Optional surcharge for business class flights (when available): From $150
per person
To request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or to begin customizing
your own itinerary, please contact an Artisans of
Leisure travel expert.
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