- Daily departure
                   - Customized upon requested

DAY1: BANGKOK
Arrive at Bangkok and meet guide & driver. Transfer to hotel and check in. Back to hotel and overnight at Bangkok.

DAY2: CITY & TEMPLE TOUR BANGKOK (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel. This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court.  It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand.  Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions:the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal  Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Enjoy a klong tour by a public ferry boat. Visit the Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn and its amazing architecture, situated on the banks of the Charophraya River. Back to hotel and free time for leisure. Overnight at Bangkok.

DAY3: DAMNOEN SADUAK TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Among the “must see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to the famous rural Damnoen Saduak Floating market, situated 110 kms west of Bangkok. Take a ride in the long tailboat along the canal and view the lifestyle of the Thai Villager selling wares from the boats while meandering in the canals. Also visit the Nakhon Chedi the most famous Pagoda in South East Asia. In the afternoon explore the quaint and authentic Chinatown. Free time to explore by self.

DAY4: BANGKOK – SIEM REAP (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival Siem Reap, Cambodia you will be met guide/driver and transfer to hotel for checking in. Free time to explore by self. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY5: ANGKOR TEMPLES TOUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will start our first visit to Angkor Complex: Angkor Thom, the fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. We well stop at the famous Bayon temple and continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the terrace of the Leper Kings, then to Ta Phrom - It has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archaeologists to demonstrate the awesome power of nature. Lunch in local restaurant. Afternoon we continue to Angkor Wat – is the largest and most impressive of all the temples and also the 7th wonder of the world. Then we will enjoy viewing the sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Dinner with Apsara Dance show in local restaurant and overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY6: TONLE SAP LAKE – CITY TOUR – SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE TO SAIGON (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning we will enjoy boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake – Asia’s largest inland lake also the biggest harvest fresh water fish in the world which swells to ten times its normal size during the wet season. Lunch in local restaurant. Afternoon we will visit to the carving school Artisan D’angkor where they train the young people on carving skills, on woods, stone, and laquer ware which is the traditional way from the Angkorian era. Shopping at Old Market before transfer to airport for departure flight to Saigon. Arrive at Siagon. Meet guide/driver and transfer to hotel for check-in. Lunch at local restaurant.
Visiting Notre Dame, a cathedral is established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.   All building materials were imported from France. Central Post Office, was constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in the early 20th century, has a Gothic architectural style. Visiting Former President Palace. It was workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Drive to China town the most bustling quarter of the city including Thien Hau pagoda was built by the Cantonese congregation in the early 19th century.
Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel

DAY7: SAIGON – TAY NINH – CU CHI – SAIGON (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel.Pick up at hotel and drive forward Tay Ninh (about 100 km), to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai, is an mixture of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism.
In this religion, Buddha and the Christian God are believed to both exist as deities, but Cao Dai is the third, highest deity.
Attending the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
Lunch at local restaurant. Continuing to visit to Cu Chi Tunnels system which had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continuing built over 25 years later used during the Vietnam war.
An amazing complex of underground tunnels with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers.  In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years. Drive back to Saigon.Accommodation at hotel.

DAY8: SAIGON – MY THO – CAN THO (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Pick up at hotel then drive to My Tho, is famous for its extensive orchards and immense fruit gardens of Mekong Delta. Upon arrival visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, the architecture of the pagoda is a harmonious combination of Asian and European types, creating the splendid, but simple features of this Buddhist pagoda.
Then enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River seeing “Dragon-Unicorn-Tortoise-Phoneix” islets before to Thoison islets for visiting local house making goods from coconut,
banana caramel and coconut caramel. Continue to visit an orchard on an island and take horse-cart on village road. Have lunch at Hao Ai garden restaurant with special “Elephant fish” on islet then swimming sampan through Coconut canal. Back to pier. Then proceeding to Can Tho and transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel.

DAY9: CAN THO - SAIGON (B,L,D)
Early breakfast at hotel.  Transfer to pier and taking boat trip on Mekong river to visit Cai Rang floating market the best time of visiting from sunrise, larger sized boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of.
The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even smuggled goods like cigarettes.
Sellers do not have to cry out about their goods because their goods can be seen in a distance and their cries would not be heard in the vastness of the river and the noise of boat engines.
Continue to the inland to see coconut lined channels, “Monkey” bridge and fruit orchard.
Drive back Saigon and transfer your hotel for check-in. Buffet dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel.

DAY10: SAIGON – DEPARTURE TO BANGKOK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Bangkok. Arrive at Bangkok. Meet guide/driver and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Bangkok.

DAY11: BANGKOK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free n easy.

DAY12: BANGKOK – DEPARTURE/HOME(B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight home/next destination. End of services.

HOTEL USED
Bangkok           I-Residence Silom (deluxe)                www.iresidencehotel.com 
Siem Reap        Angkor Holiday (superior)                  www.angkorholidayhotel.com
Saigon              Signature Hotel Saigon (superior)       www.signaturesaigonhotel.com
Can Tho            Saigon Can Tho (superior)                 www.saigoncantho.com.vn

INCLUSIONS:
All accommodation on double/twin sharing basis with daily ABF
All airport – hotel – airport transfers on private basis with English speaking guide
All tours & transfers and transfers on private basis with English speaking guide, all entrance fees
Private boat trip in  Mytho, Cantho
Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
Meals as indicated (Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner), drinks excluded
Complimentary drinking water 1bottle/pax/day

EXCLUSIONS:
Air fares of any kind
Services not mentioned above
Extra charges, personal expenses
Surcharge for peak/festival season if any (upon booking)
Optional tours /meals/transfers if any, drinks excluded
Travel insurance, visa fees

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