thailand, cambodia, VIETNAM - 2010

12 days from Bankok to Saigon (LA-RS12)

Prices

Starting at: $2,584.00*

Departured Dates:

From 12/24/09 to 05/31/10 (every Thursday)

Itinerary

Day 1 Thur. SAN FRANCISCO – HONGKONG – BANGKOK

Take international flight departing from San Francisco to Bangkok with a transfer in Hong Kong.

Day 2 Fri. BANGKOK – HOTEL – DINNER CRUISE

Whitehorse

Arrive in Bangkok around noon. Our guide will pick up you and transfer hotel upon arrival. This evening we will enjoy a romantic dinner cruise on the Chao Phaya River, accompanied by melodious music while taking in the sights of glittering lights of the river banks. (D)

Hotel: Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok or Emerald Hotel –Bangkok

Day 3 Sat. BANGKOK – THAILAND PALACE – EMERALD BUDDHA TEMPLE – ART OF THE KINGDOM – PATTAYA – FOUR REGIONS FLOATING MARKET – CABARET SHOW (VIP)

After breakfast, visit famous Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple. We then take a long-tailed speedboat on the Chao Praya River, see the lifestyles of people living by the water. Bangkok is famous for its shopping as highlights include a world class Gem Center, Thai Silk. After breakfast, visit famous Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple. Then visit “Arts of the Kingdom” — a magnificent exhibition of exquisite but rarely seen traditional Thai crafts reflects the decades of work. After having an international Buffet, head to Pattaya, Thailand’s premier beach resort which attracts thousands of pleasure seeking tourists from all over the world annually. You visit Four Regions Floating Market - Pattaya's newest theme park which will feature the best of each of the four regions of Thailand - North, Northeast, Central and Southern. You take a long-tailed speedboat, see many small boats selling their wares as they paddle around the canal system. After a Thai style dinner, enjoy a VIP cabaret show. Be careful, your eyes may deceive you. (B,L,D)

Hotel: Royal Cruise Hotel (new wing)& Nusa Playa Hotel – Pattaya

Day 4 Sun. PATTAYA – CORAL ISLAND – DONG BA PARADISE THEME PARK – ELEPHANT THEME PARK – ELEPHANT ADVENTURE – THAI STYLE MESSAGE – COCONUT BIRD’S NEST

Whitehorse

After breakfast, take a speed boat to Coral Island. The morning is to leisure on the island. Optional water activities are available from paragliding, banana boats, snorkeling, and more. After a seafood lunch, we will return to Pattaya. Head to Dong-Ba Paradise Theme Park. In the park, visit an Orchid Garden and see classics Thai dance, Thai boxing, and elephant shows. You can also ride an elephant into the forest. Later, you will have a traditional Thai Style Massage to relieve fatigue (2 Hours). After tonight snack is a Coconut Bird’s Nest. (B,L,D)

Hotel: Royal Cruise Hotel (new wing)& Nusa Playa Hotel - Pattaya

Day 5 Mon. GEM CENTER – TIGER ZOO – SNAKE GARDEN – FOUR FACE BUDDA – NIGHT MARKET

After breakfast, Thailand is famous for its shopping as highlights include a world class Gem Center and Thai Silk. Then visit Tiger Zoo that is the largest zoo of its kind in the entire world. Exciting shows in the zoo include Crocodile wrestling, Kenya aerobics, Amazing Circus, and Pig Racing. Proceed to Back to Bangkok after the visit to the zoo. You will have lunch in the revolving restaurant located the highest tower(Baiyoke Sky 78th Floor), and have an amazing view of entire Bangkok. In the afternoon and visit the snake garden with a special performance. You can make offerings at a statue of the Four Face Buddha, in order to improve fortunes. After dinner, visit the Lumphini night market, in which you could find almost everything. (B,L,D)

Hotel: Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok or Emerald Hotel –Bangkok

Day 6 Tue. DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET – PHRA PATHOM – DOWNTOWN SHOPPING CENTER

After breakfast, you will depart Bangkok to Ayuthaya, the ancient capital city of Thailand, and visit Bang-Pa Summer Palace that is Royal Palace constructed on Bang pa-In island. See the beautiful Aisawanthipaya- Art Pavilion, the unique Chinese-style hall with a vast collection of Thai, Chinese, and European artifacts, as youll as many other outstanding monuments. Nowadays the glory and the beauty of the grand palace and Temples in the past vanished leaving merely a glimpse of ruins, despite this it is a good reflection of the past. Then visit Wat Mongkol Bopitr having large Bronze Buddha Statue and former palace of SriSanphet. Proceed to Bangkok in the late afternoon and visit Siam Square which has become the undisputed center for shopping in Bangkok. Crossing road, opposite of Siam Square, you find Siam Center and Siam Discovery Center. Next to Siam Center is the Siam Paragon, a giant new shopping complex. MBK-Center is a multistoried building housing about 200 small shops and eateries also located in the area. (B,L, ***Dinner Excluded***)

Hotel: Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok or Emerald Hotel -Bangkok.

Day 7 Wed. BANGKOK – SIEMRIEP – APSARA DANCE SHOW

After breakfast, you have free time in the morning. After that you will take flight to Siem Reap International airport, local guide pick up you to hotel for rest. Appreciate the typical Cambodian dance after Dinner. (B,L,D)

Hotel: Angkor Century Hotel –Siem Reap

Day 8 Thu. ANGKOR THOM – TA PROHM – ANGKOR WAT – PHNOM BAKHENG

After Breakfast, Transfer to Angkor the famous old Capital of the Cambodian Empire. It was created at the end of 9th century under Jayavarman II. More than 600 Monuments, remains of Angkor, are scattered round in enormous area, for the Khmer Kings change the sites of their capitals several times, at the whims or according to the necessities of war. Jayavarman VII constructed first visit Bayon temple, stated in the heart of the old town of Angkor Thom, at the end of 12th century. Highlights including Bapun, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Leper King, Terrace of the Elephants-,Prasats Suor Prat continue to visit Ta Prohm was built as a Buddhist temple during the 12th century. Its location was completely forgotten until French explorers set eyes on it over a century ago. Many similar temples did not survive the damage caused over time by the all-devouring jungle. People describe these ancient buildings as “hidden miracles buried in mud and covered by jungle”. After lunch, next is world famous Angkor Wat. This temple dedicated to Vishnu was constructed at the end of 12th century. It is remarkable for its powerful architecture and for the richness of its sculptures. There are the beautiful “ Apsara ” who hold you under the spell of their charm and their serene smiles. Last, transfer to Phnom Bakheng to see the sunset view. (B,L,D)

Hotel: Angkor Century Hotel –Siem Reap

Day 9 Fri. SIEMRIEP – SAIGON – DINNER CRUISE

After Breakfast, visit Banteay Srei . After seeing the carvings, many so perfectly preserved that they could have been carved yesterday, one can go on to the other more weathered temples of the Angkor area and be able to imagine how fabulous everything must have been 1000 years ago. Then Take a flight from Siem Reap to Saigon. After arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, our representative will meet and transfer to hotel. In the evening, having dinner on boat, an excursion cruise which travels along Saigon River for one and a half hour with show entertainment. (B, D)

Hotel: Windsor Plaza Hotel–Saigon

Day 10 Sat. SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – WAR MUSEUM

After breakfast, proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels – a network of tunnels more than 200 km long and 3 – 8 m deep, due during the warfare days and is about 60 km north west of the city, back to Ho Chi Minh city for buffet lunch, after lunch, visit to The War Museum, and the famous lacquer ware factory, and the handicraft center, dinner at local restaurant. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Windsor Plaza Hotel – Saigon

Day 11 Sun. SAIGON - MYTHO

After breakfast, depart for My Tho , about 75km from the city, boat excursion to cruise on The Mekong Delta, visit to Thoi Son Island, and The Fruit Garden to enjoy the fresh fruit, after lunch with Vietnamese food serve with special “Elephant Ear Fish”, back to Ho Chi Minh City, then visit to The Hundred Years Red Cathedral, The Old Post Office, The People’s Committee Hall, dinner at local restaurant. (B, L, D)

Hotel: Windsor Plaza Hotel – Saigon

Day 14 Mon. SAIGON - DEPARTURE

After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Tour Price Includes

Hotel in twin or double sharing room basis with daily breakfast.
Transfer and transportation by private car
Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the mentioned itinerary.
English speaking guide.
Boat trip.
Domestic flight Ha Noi/ Hue and Da Nang/ Ho Chi Minh and International flight Phnom Penh/ Siem Reap.
Meals as indicated in above itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch: D: Dinner)

Not Included in the Tour Price

Travel insurance, visa fee to Vietnam
Drink and beverage
Airport taxes at all routes.
Personal expenses.
Late check out at hotel
All the things are not mentioned in the itinerary.