Grand Tour of Southeast Asia

Day by day

The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.

1. Day 1 Arrival to Bangkok

   Upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel in the city center for check-in. The rest of the day will be free at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok
2. Day 2 Visit Bangkok, City Temples and Grand Palace

   Start your Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tour with two of Bangkok’s most extraordinary Buddhist temples: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5½ tons of solid gold) and Wat Po, the largest temple in Bangkok, featuring its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.
3. Day 3 Bangkok and Chiang Mai Tour

   Let’s explore the Bangkok of old, when daily life took place along rivers and waterways. We will travel about 100 km outside Bangkok to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
4. Day 4 Chiang Mai City and Phra That Doi Suthep Temple Tour

   Chiang Mai offers a wide range of activities and entertainment, with endless possibilities to enjoy your stay, including trekking through beautiful mountain scenery, visiting hill tribes, elephant training centers, temples and cultural shows, as well as excellent opportunities for handicraft…
5. Day 5 Elephants and Orchid Farm Tour

   A pleasant morning is spent in the company of these magnificent gentle giants, which in earlier times were an essential part of the King’s army and played a significant role in Thai history. On this trip, you will witness the traditional techniques still used in their training process.
6. Day 6 Chiang Mai Tour and Ha Noi by Air - Welcome to Vietnam

   We take a morning flight from Chiang Mai to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will tour Hanoi, where the history and culture of Vietnam are clearly on display. Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam.
7. Day 7 Ha Noi Insights

   This full day is dedicated to exploring Hanoi’s most famous landmarks: the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Uncle Ho; his simple stilt house, offering insight into his pure and noble lifestyle; and the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 from wood atop a stone pillar and…
8. Day 8 Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

   Pick up by your local guide and depart from your hotel for a two and a half hour transfer to Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, where thousands of spectacular limestone islets and grottoes rise from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
9. Day 9 Ha Long, Da Nang and Hoi An Tour

   Early risers can join a Tai Chi class on the sundeck, followed by breakfast as the boat continues cruising through Ha Long Bay. The journey takes you past numerous islets named after their distinctive shapes, such as Dog, Incense Urn, Fighting Cock, Finger, and others.
10. Day 10 Visit Ba Na Hills and Hoi an Ancient Town

    This morning, we will travel about 1.5 hours from downtown Hoi An to Ba Na Hills, a picturesque mountain retreat offering breathtaking panoramic views. Rising more than 1,400 meters (4,878 feet) above sea level, this destination enjoys cool temperatures throughout most of the year.
11. Day 11 Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City

    After breakfast, your Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tour continues with a transfer to Da Nang Airport for a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.
12. Day 12 Ho Chi Minth City Tour and Mekong Delta

    The fertile Mekong Delta, often called the rice bowl of Vietnam, is renowned for its network of canals, lush rice paddies, tropical fruit orchards, and fish farms. Life in this region continues to reflect the traditions and lifestyle of the past.
13. Day 13 Arrival in Cambodia and Siem Reap Tour

    We will take a morning flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the magnificent ancient temples of Angkor. The charming town of Siem Reap is best known for the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park and Tonle Sap Lake, where life remains simple and unhurried, with communities living on the water in…
14. Day 14 Siem Reap and Angkor Temples Tour

    Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Angkor complex is one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological treasures, preserving the remarkable remains of the Khmer Empire’s capitals from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Today, you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples.
15. Day 15 Siem Reap and Luang Prabang Tour - Laos

    Join us this morning as we discover the world of traditional Cambodian art at Artisan d’Angkor, a social enterprise that trains young people from rural communities in Cambodian arts and crafts.
16. Day 16 Essential Luang Prabang

    Today, you will wake up before dawn to witness the sacred tradition of offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks in the early morning light, a Buddhist practice of making merit for future good fortune.
17. Day 17 Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfall

    Set off on a relaxed boat trip to discover the famous Pak Ou Caves, located beneath a dramatic karst formation about 25 kilometers from downtown Luang Prabang. Board a traditional long-tail boat and cruise gently along the Mekong River to reach the caves.
18. Day 18 Luang Prabang and the Departure

    You will be free today until it’s time for your driver to transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast