Southeast Asia Odyssey: Thailand + Cambodia + Vietnam (12 Days)

DAY 1-3: BANGKOK, THAILAND – The City of Angels

DAY 1: Arrival & Riverside Magic

• Morning: Arrive at BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport – traditional Thai welcome
• Afternoon: Check into riverside hotel, Chao Phraya River orientation cruise
• Evening: Asiatique The Riverfront – dinner with Calypso Cabaret show

DAY 2: Grand Temples & Local Life

• Morning: Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
• Afternoon: Wat Arun + Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
• Evening: Chinatown street food tour + rooftop bar with city views

DAY 3: Floating Markets & Cultural Workshops

• Morning: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market experience
• Afternoon: Thai cooking class OR Muay Thai lesson
• Evening: Last-minute shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market (if weekend) or MBK Center

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🏛️ DAY 4-5: SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA – Kingdom of Wonder

DAY 4: Flight to Siem Reap + Angkor Introduction

• Morning: Flight Bangkok → Siem Reap (1.5 hours)
• Afternoon: Check-in, visit Artisans Angkor + Old Market
• Evening: Phare Cambodian Circus performance
• Dinner: Traditional Khmer dinner with Apsara dance show

DAY 5: Angkor Wat Sunrise & Temple Exploration

• Pre-dawn: Sunrise at Angkor Wat (iconic photo opportunity)
• Morning: Explore Angkor Thom (Bayon Temple with smiling faces)
• Afternoon: Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider temple with tree roots)
• Evening: Pub Street experience + Night market
• Optional: Quad biking through local villages

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🛩️ DAY 6-7: HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Pearl of the Orient

DAY 6: Flight to Vietnam + War History

• Morning: Flight Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh City (1.5 hours)
• Afternoon: War Remnants Museum + Reunification Palace
• Evening: Street food tour in District 1
• Night: Saigon Skydeck or Bitexco Financial Tower

DAY 7: Cu Chi Tunnels & French Quarter

• Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels exploration (Viet Cong underground network)
• Afternoon: Notre-Dame Cathedral + Central Post Office + Opera House
• Evening: Dinner cruise on Saigon River
• Late: Ben Thanh Night Market

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⛵ DAY 8-9: HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM – Natural Wonder

DAY 8: Journey to the Bay

• Morning: Flight Ho Chi Minh → Hanoi (2 hours) + transfer to Ha Long
• Afternoon: Board luxury overnight cruise
• Evening: Sunset kayaking + cooking demonstration on board
• Night: Squid fishing or stargazing on deck

DAY 9: Ha Long Bay Exploration

• Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck + visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)
• Afternoon: Return to harbor, drive to Hanoi
• Evening: Hanoi Old Quarter exploration + Water Puppet Show
• Food: Street food tour including pho, bun cha, egg coffee

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🌃 DAY 10-12: HANOI & DEPARTURE

DAY 10: Hanoi Cultural Immersion

• Morning: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum + One Pillar Pagoda + Temple of Literature
• Afternoon: Vietnamese cooking class OR cyclo ride through Old Quarter
• Evening: Train Street experience + French Quarter dining

DAY 11: Optional Day Trip (Choose One)

• Option A: Ninh Binh – “Ha Long Bay on Land” with boat trips
• Option B: Perfume Pagoda – river journey to mountain temples
• Option C: Bat Trang ceramic village + handicraft workshops

DAY 12: Farewell Vietnam

• Morning: Last-minute shopping at Dong Xuan Market
• Afternoon: Final Vietnamese lunch
• Evening: Transfer to Hanoi Airport for departure

📦 TOUR INCLUSIONS:

🛏️ Accommodation:

• 3 nights Bangkok (4-star riverside)
• 2 nights Siem Reap (4-star with pool)
• 2 nights Ho Chi Minh (4-star city center)
• 1 night Ha Long Bay (luxury cruise)
• 3 nights Hanoi (4-star Old Quarter)

✈️ Transportation:

• All internal flights (BKK→REP→SGN→HAN)
• Private AC vehicles for all transfers
• Ha Long Bay cruise
• Airport transfers with meet & greet

🍽️ Meals:

• Daily breakfast
• 5 special dinners (cultural shows included)
• Ha Long Bay cruise all meals
• Street food tour in HCMC & Hanoi

🎟️ Experiences Included:

• All temple entry fees (Angkor 3-day pass)
• Cultural performances (3 shows)
• Cooking classes (2 different cuisines)
• Guided tours with English-speaking guides
• All activities mentioned

🚫 Exclusions:

• International flights to/from home country
• Visa fees (Thailand VoA, Cambodia eVisa, Vietnam E-visa)
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses & tips
• Optional activities
• Alcohol (except where specified)

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💰 ESTIMATED COST:

Per Person (Twin Sharing): $1,800 – $2,500
Single Supplement: $600 – $800
Peak Season Surcharge (Dec-Feb): 25%

💰 ESTIMATED COST:

Per Person (Twin Sharing): $1,800 – $2,500
Single Supplement: $600 – $800
Peak Season Surcharge (Dec-Feb): 25%

📅 BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:

• November to February: Cooler, dry weather
• March to May: Hot but good for beach extensions
• June to October: Rainy season but fewer crowds, lush greenery

🛂 VISA INFORMATION:

• Thailand: Visa on Arrival for Indians (free until Nov 2024)
• Cambodia: eVisa available online ($36)
• Vietnam: E-visa available online ($25)

💡 EXTENSION OPTIONS:

1. +3 days → Add Phuket or Chiang Mai (Thailand)
2. +2 days → Add Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
3. +3 days → Add Hoi An/Da Nang (Vietnam)
4. +4 days → Add Luang Prabang (Laos)

🎒 PACKING TIPS:

• Light cotton clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Swimwear for Ha Long Bay
• Sunscreen & hat
• Modest clothing for temples (covered shoulders/knees)
• Power adapter (Type A/B/C sockets vary)
• Basic medications

⭐ WORLDMARK EXCLUSIVES:

• Priority temple access at Angkor Wat
• Private guide for Angkor complex
• Cooking class with celebrity chef in Hanoi
• Suite upgrade on Ha Long Bay cruise
• 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout trip