Guide

Expert English-speaking local guide

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let UME Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with UME Travel and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Accommodation

Day1-2 The Lapis Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day3 Doris Cruise or similar- 4 stars Day4-6 Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day7-9 Orchids Saigon Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day10-12 HARI Residence & Spa or similar- 4 stars Day13-15 Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified or similar- 4 stars Day16-18 Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai or similar- 4 stars Day19-21 Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified or similar- 4 stars Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added) Well screened Hotels Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room. Super nice location Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

Transport

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

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Optional

You have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Vietnam!

Today you will fly to Hanoi. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

-The Lapis Hotel
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppets Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppets Show

Today you’ll jump into Hanoi’s sights and sounds on a tour that covers all the essentials. You’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt-house residence, The Hoa Lo Prison, The One Pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature, which, dating back to 1070, is Vietnam’s oldest university.

After lunch, you will explore the enthralling Museum of Ethnology, which contains an extensive display of life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. Next, enjoy an hour-long cyclo ride winding through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi! The day finishes with a traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese Water Puppets Show.

Accomodation：

-The Lapis Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 3 Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

After breakfast, you will take a private transfer for about 3 hrs to Halong City, where you will begin your one and a half days’ Halong Bay cruise. You will board the tradtional Vietnamese junk in the afternoon and cruise around the Halong Bay’s limestone islets and caves doted the sea and see the sun set over the clam waters at the deck. Enjoy a wonderful dinner at evening. All meals are included during your stay on board. There are also a variety of optional activities waiting for you. Such as swimming, kayaking, diving...etc.

Accomodation：

-Doris Cruise

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 4 Morning Activities & Hoi An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Activities & Hoi An

Wake up early this morning to catch the sunrise over the bay with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Continue cruising and you can choose either kayak or traditional rowing boat to around discovering local life on the waters. Disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port at around 11:00, where your guide and driver will wait for you and drive you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang (arrive at the airport at around 1:30 pm).

Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, your guide will pick you up and escort you to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Accomodation：

-Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 5 My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour

Set out for the My Son Sanctuary to admire this unique beautiful sanctuary world of the ancient Cham religion, and then you will return to Hoi An by road after lunch. Take a walk on the distinctive Japanese Bridge that features Japanese architectural characteristics, and visit the Chinese Temple which reflects Chinese influences on Vietnam’s architecture. Also, you’ll visit the beautifully kept and restored former Vietnamese merchants’ houses. The rest of the day is yours to spend.

Accomodation：

-Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 6 Vietnamese Bamboo Basket Boats Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vietnamese Bamboo Basket Boats Experience

On the Fishermen & the Waterways of a Past War Eco-Tour, you will enjoy a wide range of experiences - from learning traditional fishing techniques to paddling the strange and unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war.

On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local Vietnamese way of life. As well you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, and interesting to people all of ages. Free in the afternoon.

Accomodation：

-Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 7 Fly To Saigon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Saigon

You will take a private transfer to Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to relax.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 8 Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour

This morning set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 9 Mekong Delta Discovery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Discovery

In the early morning, you will head out of the bustling city to Mekong Delta Area. Cruising on the Mekong river for sightseeing: islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix.

Land on Unicorn island, take a walk on the village road, visit an orchard of tropical fruits. Visit a bee-farm, enjoy honey-tea and visit a typical house in Mekong Delta. Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies. Enjoy tropical fruits at local farm, listen to Southern traditional music.

Next to land on Dragon island, transfer by cyclo or motorbike to local home. Have a homemade lunch and enjoy cooking time with some dishes such as “Banh Xeo” (Vietnamese crepe); Spring Rolls.... with the owners. After lunch, return to boat station. Transfer back to Saigon. End of tour at your hotel.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 10 Fly To Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Siem Reap

Your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, your private guide will meet with you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. In your free time, you can stroll around the streets of Siem Reap and explore the city.

Accomodation：

-HARI Residence & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 11 Angkor Wat Exploration
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Angkor Wat Exploration

This morning you will be picked up at your accommodation in Siem Reap to begin your unforgettable Angkor Wat Tour. You will be transferred by private car to the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist. Your tour will include visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Angkor Period (AD 802-1432). Visit the breathtaking Bayon Temple, one of the most popular sites in the Angkor complex with over 200 giant faces carved into its 54 towers. The temple was designed to represent the 54 provinces of the Khmer Empire and it still carries a completely majestic atmosphere. You will also visit Baphuon Temple,Phimeanakas Temple,the Terrace of the Elephant,the Terrace of the Leper King,and Royal Palace Temple.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat Temple, one of the seven wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. View the sunset at Phnom Bakheng before heading back to your accommodation.

Good to know

During the visit of Angkor Wat, Baphuon and Banteay Srey temple – visitors should wear Shirts or blouse covering shoulders and arms and long skirts or trousers covering legs. (No miniskirt or short trousers). Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower. It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days, four days a month in accordance with the Lunar Calendar.

Accomodation：

-HARI Residence & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 12 Angkor Sunrise & Banteay Srei Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Angkor Sunrise & Banteay Srei Temple

If you want, you can take the early morning trip witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area, you also have the chance for a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. After the sunrise tour, breakfast either at the hotel or takeaway is available.

Start the day by visiting Banteay Srei Temples, nearly everyone’s favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer. Have lunch at a local restaurant for exotic cuisine. Ta Prohm temple and Banteay Kdei are your next stops before some leisure time in the late afternoon.

Accomodation：

-HARI Residence & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 13 Tonle Sap Lake & Fly To Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tonle Sap Lake & Fly To Bangkok

Today you will visit Tonle Sap, the largest fresh-water lake in South East Asia. After picking up from Hotel, you will visit Kompong Phluk Floating Village, The name Kompong Phluk translates to “Harbour of Tusks”, reflecting the past trade in elephants. Kompong Phluk is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the floodplain. It is an attractive small community surrounded by mangroves, virtually untouched by time or tourism. During the boat trip, you will explore Floating Village, a High steak house in Tonle Sap Lake, the local community, and the children’s school.

Your private guide will escort you to Siem Reap international airport for your flight to Bangkok. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

-Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 14 Bangkok Temples & Grand Palace
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok Temples & Grand Palace

Today you will enjoy a private guided tour of Bangkok. Start with the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace. It’s undoubtedly the city’s most famous landmark. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Continue to Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will walk to the pier and take a water taxi to visit Wat Arun, which is also called "The Dawn Temple". Then return to the hotel.

Good to know

Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred place, so you’ll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You’ll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. (No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight-fitting trousers, tights, see-through shirts, culottes, or quarter-length trousers, sleeveless shirts, or vests and sandals (without ankle or heel straps), etc.

The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.

Accomodation：

-Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 15 Bangkok Unusual Markets
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok Unusual Markets

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby this morning. Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the Maeklong Railway Market (also known as Rom Hub Market). It has a train running through the middle of it several times a day. Right down the middle and close enough to touch. Only in Thailand! Marvel at each seller quickly moves their wares via ingenious sets of easily-movable containers to avoid the coming train, once the train has passed, it’s back to business as usual.

Your second stop is the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long-tail boat to get a real sense of a floating village. After the long-tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river’s banks.

After the tour, you will return to Bangkok and if you want to explore any other interesting places in Bangkok (if time permits), you can also discuss with our driver, he will be happy to take you there.

Accomodation：

-Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 16 Fly To Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Chiang Mai

You will take your internal flight to the historical and colorful city of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai, located in the north of Thailand, with its lovely Lanna temples, charming traditions, unique food, family-friendly attractions and stunning setting is a gem in Thailand’s northern hills. There’s so much for tourists to do here, from cultural exploration to adventurous treks and food tours. Your private guide is waiting for you at the airport to take you by private car to your hotel.

Accomodation：

-Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 17 Chiang Mai Temples & Doi Suthep Mountain
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chiang Mai Temples & Doi Suthep Mountain

Your morning half-day Chiang Mai old-city, temple tour takes you on an unforgettable drive through many different parts of the city. Your tour includes Wat Pra Singh which is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city and one of the most well-regarded examples of Lanna architecture. The temple of Wat Chedi Luang is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Continue to Warorot Market to see and feel the real northern people’s way of life.

Enjoy your meal at a local restaurant, then a relaxing drive of about 1hr takes you to the Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps to the top (For the less active traveler, a tram is available for a small surcharge.), enjoying the truly breathtaking scenery all along the way. You will find Wat Phra That at the very top, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. At the top, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai.

Good to know

Chiang Mai is a shopping paradise with its famous arts and crafts. Nothing beats shopping for a bargain more than in the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old, walled city, is approximately 1 km long. This evening, you can explore the night bazaar where you will find many handicrafts and souvenirs along the street; plus, you will find many mobile food stalls to experience unique, local foods.

Accomodation：

-Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 18 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers you an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals.

Today you will be picked up from your place of accommodation and will drive through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants, before changing into traditional Karen clothing.

After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.

After the close encounter with elephant, you will return to your hotel, the rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Accomodation：

-Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 19 Fly To Phuket
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Phuket

Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. On arrival, your private guide will accompany you for your hotel check-in. After settling in, relax poolside or head to the beach.

Accomodation：

-Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 20 Chill At Your Vibe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chill At Your Vibe

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Accomodation：

-Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 21 Chill At Your Vibe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chill At Your Vibe

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Accomodation：

-Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 22 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

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Itinerary of your trip 22 Days Thailand, Cambodia And Vietnam Nature And Culture To

Welcome To Vietnam!

Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppets Show

Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

Morning Activities & Hoi An

My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour

Vietnamese Bamboo Basket Boats Experience

Fly To Saigon

Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour

Mekong Delta Discovery

Fly To Siem Reap

Angkor Wat Exploration

Angkor Sunrise & Banteay Srei Temple

Tonle Sap Lake & Fly To Bangkok

Bangkok Temples & Grand Palace

Bangkok Unusual Markets

Fly To Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Temples & Doi Suthep Mountain

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Fly To Phuket

Chill At Your Vibe

Chill At Your Vibe

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