Indochina Cultural Journey

From$3399USD
15 days,Bangkok to Bangkok
Trip Code: ATICD

Partaking in a cooking class and learning how to make your favourite Thai dishes, Visiting Buddhist temples and observing the daily life of monks, Learning about Cambodian history both ancient and recent, Experiencing the vibrancy of Ho Chi Minh City on a thrilling cyclo ride.

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There’s a magic about South East Asia that casts a spell on many who visit this exotic region. Explore the cultural best of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Encounter history, both ancient and modern, and witness the unbelievable splendour of Angkor Wat. From the natural beauty of Halong Bay and Chiang Mai’s temples to khantoke dinners and Khmer lunches, our expert guides will share the natural, historical and cultural beauty that has persisted in this region. More than a tour—this is an adventure of discovery.

What's Included

  • Arrival transfer - Welcome gift - Introductory language lesson - Boat tour of the Klong canals - Tour of the Grand Palace - Visit the Doi Suthep Buddhist Temple - Kantoke dinner with traditional food, music and dance - Thai cooking classes - Traditional Thai massage - Visit to Chiang Mai night market - Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex - Visit and lunch at New Hope, Planeterra supported project - Tour of Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Choeung Ek memorial (the Killing Fields) - Ho Chi Minh City cyclo tour - Tour of the Cu Chi tunnels - Hanoi City Tour and water puppet show - Halong Bay traditional boat trip with entrance to Halong Bay caves- Farewell dinner at the Baiyok Tower
  • 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners. (Allow USD200-250 for meals not included.)
  • Comfort hotels (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
  • Private bus, boat, train, tuk tuk, plane, cyclo, traditional junk boat, walking
  • Discovery Adventures guide, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Map of the route for Indochina Cultural Journey Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Cambodia
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
Day 1 Bangkok

Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included.

Day 2 Bangkok (1B)

Enjoy an introductory Thai language lesson then take a boat along the klongs to visit the Grand Palace and sacred emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew temple. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 3 Chiang Mai (1B,1D)

Visit the Doi Suthep Buddhist temple and have the chance to listen to monks chanting. Enjoy a khantoke dinner of local specialities with traditional music and dance. Option to visit the elephant conservation centre or visit local handicraft workshops.

Day 4 Chiang Mai (1B,1L)

Under the guidance of a local chef we take a Thai cooking class and enjoy our creations for lunch. Later relax with a traditional Thai massage and visit the bustling Chiang Mai night market. Option for shopping.

Day 5 Siem Reap (1B)

Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Option to visit the exciting night market.

Days 6-7 Angkor Wat/ Siem Reap (2B,1L)

Spend two days touring the Angkor Wat temple complex with a local expert guide. Enjoy a Khmer lunch at New Hope, a local school and Planeterra-supported project. Option to visit Angkor national museum and Tonle Sap floating village.

Day 8 Phnom Penh (1B)

Drive to Phnom Penh and explore recent history with a local expert visiting the Tuol Sleng Prison museum and the Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Option to take a cyclo city tour and visit the Foreign Correspondents Club for drinks.

Days 9-10 Ho Chi Minh City (2B)

Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam where we take a thrilling cyclo tour of the bustling city. On Day 10, a local expert takes us back in history to the Cu Chi tunnels, legendary for the vital part they played during the Vietnam War.

Day 11 Hanoi (1B)

Flight to Hanoi. With a local guide, we visit the Old Quarter for an orientation walk and water puppet show.

Day 12 Halong Bay (1B,1L,1D)

Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Halong Bay on an overnight cruise in a traditional junk boat with our local guide. Explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay and enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner.

Day 13 Halong Bay/Hanoi (1B,1L)

Morning cruise around Halong Bay before transfer back to Hanoi. Option to visit local shops, markets and museums in Hanoi.

Day 14 Bangkok (1B,1D)

Flight to Bangkok, and farewell dinner at the Baiyok Tower high-rise restaurant overlooking the city.

Day 15 Bangkok (1B)

Depart at any time.

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