Tripology

Commercial Flight

You will leave for Bangkok. The adventure begins! Meals on the plane.

Commercial Flight

You are in-flight to Bangkok.

Hotel

You arrive in Bangkok, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Sightseeing

Your guide will pick you up and take you to the Golden Buddha Temple and The Reclining Buddha Temple. After lunch you will go to the incredible Grand Palace with Wat Pra Kaeo.

Performing Arts

Evening: (Possibly meet the dancers before backstage) B, L, D

Sightseeing

You will 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. We will take you to lunch at the Rose Garden, where you can enjoy the grounds. Possibly go to the cobra show.

Commercial Flight

Then, we will take you on your late afternoon flight to Chiang Rai.

Hotel

There your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. B, L.

Sightseeing

Today you will visit the Queen Mother's Home and Garden, Doi Tung. After lunch, you can visit the historic Golden Triangle where three countries share a border, Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). Then you will take a ride on a small river boat to the Burmese side and stop on a small island owned by Laos. B, L, D.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will go on an excursion to visit the hill tribe villages where you will meet the Aca, the Yao and the Karen. Lunch will be at local restaurants along the way. Then you will visit the Elephant Camp, see the elephant and the cultural show and, if you want, 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 have the opportunity to visit the Orchid Farm.

Hotel

Then you continue onto Chiang Mai, where you will check into your hotel. B, L, D.

Performing Arts

Evening: Khantoke dinner with hill tribe dances (spectacular show, dance, music and costumes).

Sightseeing

The day begins with a visit to the Doi Suthep, the ancient temple sight. After lunch we will take you to the Handicraft villages. Visit the Chiang Mai and Tribal Research Center with guide. B, L, D.

Sightseeing

Today you will fly to Luang Prabang. You will have a tour to Vat Xieng Thong, the Golden City monastery and the fine temples of Vat May, Vat Vixoun and Vat That Luang. Later we adjourn to Phousi Holy Hill to enjoy the excellent views of the town and a great sunset. B, L.

Sightseeing

Visit the Royal Palace Museum followed by the morning market and Ban Phanom weaving village. Later we have a boat trip on the Mekong River to the holy caves of Pak Ou, visit a small village and a picnic lunch before returning to Luang Prabang. B, L.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.

Hotel

There your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Relaxation

The rest of the day is free. B, L.

Sightseeing

The tour begins with Angkor Thom, the ancient capital city. After lunch you will be taken to Angkor Wat, the main temple area. The early afternoon is free. B, D.

Performing Arts

Evening: Dinner and Cambodian cultural show.

Sightseeing

Today you will go to Bantay Srei, which is the pink stone temple area. After lunch you will see the Ta Prohm.

Then will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.

Hotel

Where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. B, D.

Sightseeing

Your tour will begin with a Cyclo Rickshaw Tour through the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Afterwards you will visit the Confucius Temple of Literature. In addition to the interesting grounds and buildings of the temple, they also have a concert of traditional Vietnamese music (complete with traditional ethnic costumes). The rest of the day is free for independant exploration. B, L.

Sightseeing

You will visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Mausoleum and the surrounding grounds. After lunch you will be taken to the Museum of Ethnology. Afterwards, you will be taken to the Hoan Kien Temple by the lake. B, L.

Performing Arts

Water Puppets Theatre.

Ocean Cruise

Today you are going to one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth, Halong Bay! You will be driven north out of Hanoi, through the Hanoi Delta and along the Halong harbor. There you will board a private ship (or ships) to cruise through the spectacular islands, eat lunch in the midst of the beautiful areas and visit the caves (possibly swim in bay). Stay overnight on the boat. B, L, D.

Kayaking

You can kayak in this gorgeous area or you can ride a motorboat.

Then you will cruise back to the harbor and drive back to the Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue.

Hotel

Where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. B, L.

Sightseeing

Your tour can be your preference of motor vehicle or by bicycle or to visit the Imperial Citadel - first built by king Gia Long in 1805. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu Temple, and the Nine Dynastic Urns. There is a cultural show here which is itself a World Heritage Cultural experience! After lunch, you will visit the Royal Tombs (King Khai Dinh's and King Tu Duc's tombs), then we go to the Thien Mu Pagoda, Trang Tien Bridge and shopping at Dong Ba Market. B, L, D.

Performing Arts

You can board a traditional Chinese boat and hear traditional VN music (including musical cups) while cruising along Perfume River.

Sightseeing

Today you will drive through the countryside and see some beautiful rural countryside, then pass through the tunnel as you head south. When you arrive in Danang, you can stop and visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture. After you are done with the tour, if you want, we will take you to meet a family in Danang. They will give you a brief tour of their apartment, answer questions and then make a delicious home-made dinner for you.

Hotel

After you have enjoyed this, you will be driven to Hoi An and will be checked into your hotel. B, L, D.

Sightseeing

Today you can tour and enjoy the ancient town of Hoi An. Dinner with Hoi An special dishes. B, L, D.

Shopping

Free Time to explore, shop, or have customized clothes made.

Sightseeing

Today you will drive out and visit My Son Holy Land.

Hotel

Then you will be returned to your hotel.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and then continue on your international flight back home with a lifetime of wonderful memories!