BEST OF ASIA (Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand & Singapore)

Day 01 – NOV 3 - Depart USA

Day 02 – NOV 5  - Arrive Bangkok Airport & transfer to Hotel for check-in

Overnight at 4.5 * hotel

Day 03 – NOV 6   - Bangkok (B, L)

Breakfast at Hotel

Following breakfast we step into the Old Kingdom of Siam through the Grand Palace, a sprawling compound of ceremonial halls, gilded spires, and ornate buildings. The ancient city’s defining landmark since 1782, the palace became the centerpiece of a new Thai capital called Krung Thep (city of angels), known outside of Thailand as Bangkok. The focal point of the palace is the Emerald Buddha carved out of jade and adorned with gold. 

Continue to Wat Po – one of the oldest temples in Bangkok and home of the famous 45-meter reclining Buddha as well as the original school of traditional Thai massage.

Lunch at Local restaurant (Included)

Afternoon, enjoy a picturesque, leisurely private canal tour by long-tail boat to Thonburi to the west of Bangkok.  Situated on the right side of the Chao Phraya River, its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name "Venice of the East". The boat tour includes stops at Wat Arun - the Temple of Dawn. Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is a landmark temple on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya river. It’s easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location but also because the design is very different from the other temples you can visit in the Thai capital. Wat Arun (nicknamed the 'Temple of Dawn') is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.

Overnight at 4.5 * hotel

Day 04 – NOV 7  - Bangkok (B, L)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Meeting with Our Guide and depart to visit Maeklong Railway Market.
Arrive in Maeklong and free time to visit the market (we will try to catch train but cannot guarantee). As the name Maeklong Railway Market suggests, part of the market is situated on the railway. Every morning till late in the evening, this market springs to life selling a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, snacks, and clothes and accessories. However, what makes the market unique and exciting is the fact that a train will run through the market 8 times a day, every day of the week. The peculiarity of this market is that shop owners need to quickly gather their merchandise every arrival/departure, and then display again once the train crosses the market. This has occurred from 1905, when the railway was built.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Continue to Rachaburi Province. Cruise past rural landscapes on our way to a long tail boat that will transport us on a thrilling journey through the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market, amongst hundreds of other boats. Being the most popular floating market in Thailand, Damnoen Saduak is great for photographing, tasting local food, and experiencing a vanishing way of life. Experience shopping like a local as we navigate through a network of canals lined with traditional canoes topped with fruits, vegetables, sweets and meats. 

Return to Bangkok.

Lunch at Local restaurant. 

Proceed to Wat Trimit housing the Golden Buddha. Wind down the day with a walk in the China Town to see one of the most dynamic and vibrant commercial districts of Bangkok. 

Overnight at 4.5 * hotel

Day 05 - Nov 8 - Bangkok - Siem Reap  (B)

Breakfast at Hotel

Free at leisure till departure transfer to Bangkok Airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be cordially greeted by a professional local English Speaking tour guide with an air-conditioned vehicle. Transfer to hotel for check-in and tour briefing.

Overnight at SIEM REAP HOTEL (Deluxe)

Day 6 - Nov 9 - Siem Reap (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel 

We will awake early about 5am and take Tuk Tuk for Sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple. This temple, dedicated to Vishnu, was constructed at the beginning of the twelfth century. It is remarkable for its powerful architecture and for the richness of its sculptures. Dawn is one of the most beautiful and haunting times to visit the temples, whose ancient sandstone blocks are gilded gold by the early morning rays. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

By afternoon, we visit the jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm. Then, we will catch up our discovery to Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, Bayon temple, Baphuon temple, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King & Phimean Akas: “Celestial Palace”, dedicated to Hindu deities, and then enjoy a romantic sunset at Phnom Bakeng hilltop. 

Dinner with Khmer traditional Apsara dance shows at Por Cuisine restaurant

Overnight at SIEM REAP HOTEL**** (Deluxe)

Day 7 - Nov 10 - Siem Reap / Departure   (B)

Breakfast at hotel 

This morning we drive out of town to the rural village of Bakong and walk through this lovely village to see the local life. Enjoy an ox cart ride before transferring to Chong Kneas village to take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia, where you can find schools, restaurants, and hospitals and much more on the great lake of Tonle Sap. 

Transfer to the airport to depart for Hanoi.

Overnight at The Lapis Hotel 4* - (Superior or better)

Day 8 – NOV 11 - Hanoi (B)

After breakfast, we visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, traditional stilt house, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the reserved One-Pillar Pagoda. Visit the thousand-year-old Temple of literature. Late afternoon, enjoy Hanoi street food: wander the labyrinth of streets, sampling pork crepes, fruit drinks and Pho before ending with a visit to a café that’s one Hanoi’s best kept secret. Afternoon, a tour by cyclo in the afternoon around the Old Quarter streets to discover the local people’s life. Visit to the Ngoc Son Temple on the lake shore and enjoy water puppet show. 

Overnight at The Lapis Hotel 4* - (Superior or better)

Day 9 – NOV 12 - Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D) 3-4 hours by car

After breakfast we check out and journey east to Vietnam's greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay. Upon arrival in Halong Bay , we’ll board a beautiful traditional wooden junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets. We also visit a floating village and a huge cave filled with eye-catching rock formations. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, we enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and later there is opportunity for fishing from the side of the boat. 

Overnight at Victory Star cruise 5* or similar

Day 10 – NOV 13 -  Halong – Hanoi – Singapore (brunch) 

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy aquamarine water of the bay at its best. After breakfast and early swim, the junk will continue to cruise quietly through spectacular limestone formations of Halong bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. Lunch on board and disembarkation.  

Transfer to airport for flight to Singapore 

Meet & greet at Singapore Changi International Airport then transfer to check in hotel only. Enjoy the rest of evening.

4.5 * hotel accommodation

Day 11 – NOV 14 - Singapore (LD)

Pick up from hotel and proceed on Singapore city tour with Botanic Garden, Merlion Park, Esplanade Theater, Parliament House, pass by China Town & India Temple. In the late afternoon, take a sunset flight on the Singapore Flyer (Included Entrance ticket), a massive observation wheel with 28 air-conditioned capsules. In your own private capsule, sip a glass of champagne as you take in amazing unhindered views of Singapore and beyond. Once dark, opt to visit Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore’s iconic sights, a luxury casino-resort megaplex with celebrity-chef restaurants, high end mall, entertainment facilities and Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (Included Entrance ticket). Watch the visually stunning ‘Spectra,’ a short outdoor light and water show displayed along the promenade. Stroll the promenade, shop or check out the casino. Don’t miss the opportunity to take coveted photos at the pool on the 57th floor, named the world’s largest rooftop Infinity Pool, with the Lion City’s skyline in the backdrop. Lunch & Dinner at Local Restaurant. Back to hotel. 

4.5 * hotel accommodation

Day 12 – NOV 15 - Singapore Departure By flight (NIL)

Pick up from hotel and transfer to Singapore Changi International Airport for your flight back to the U.S.

Day 13 – NOV 16 - Arrive in U.S.