20 Day Tour / Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand / Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai Safari / Luxury Tour / Private Guided

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• Meals: All Breakfasts for the entire trip
• Transport: All ground transportation.
• Air Transport: All domestic flights, based on economy class. These domestic flights are not big enough to offer more than economy seating.
• Cruise: Overnight on a cruise - 1 night
• Accommodation / Luxury: For the entire trip, as per the itinerary
• Activities: All activity mentioned in this itinerary as per day details

PARTICIPANT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING

• International flight - Bangkok, and back to your home of record.
• All Lunch, for the entire trip
• All Dinner, for the entire trip
• All Drinks, for the entire trip

Book your flight from SFO - Departure, 17th Sep

2024 Arrival in Bangkok 19th Sept 2024 at 8:35am

Returning flight should be on the 6th Oct 2024

Best route to fly for this tour is via Singapore, so you need to book your flight with a Singapore airline. (A beautiful and luxury airline)

Embarking on an epic journey across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam is an unforgettable experience, made even more special when done with the support and guidance of a responsible travel operator like Good Earth Expedition. Your 15-day itinerary takes you through the heart of Southeast Asia, offering a diverse blend of cultural, historical, and natural wonders.

From the vibrant energy of Bangkok's temples and floating markets, the unique experiences in Chiang Mai's Elephant Sanctuary, and the pristine island beauty of Koh Samui Thailand captivates at every turn. The magic continues in Cambodia, where the ancient marvels of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat await. Here, you also get a chance to immerse yourself in the local communities and culinary delights. Venturing into Vietnam, the charm of Hanoi, the tranquility of a HaLong Bay cruise, the vibrant life in the Mekong Delta in Ho Chi Minh City paint a picture of a country steeped in tradition yet buzzing with modern life.

Indochina - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Siem Reap - Bangkok - Koh Samui - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai.

Our flight arrives in the morning, and we connect to our flight to Chiang Mai 4 hours later. Flight to Chiang Mai is about an hour and a half. After collecting our bags, we will be transferred to our hotel for some rest. The hotel is about 15 minutes away form the airport Later in the afternoon, we will visit the (silver temple) Wat Sri Suphan also called The Silver Temple is truly one of the most beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. This unique temple is almost completely clad in silver. It is one of a kind in Thailand and perhaps in Asia. Wat Sri Suphan temple

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: G nimman Chiang Mai Hotel
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. Domestic flight. All activities

Today after breakfast, you will be picked up and taken to the elephant park in the nature reserve.

This immersive experience provides a comprehensive understanding of elephant behavior, history, and conservation, along with the opportunity to interact with the friendly elephants in their natural environment. It’s an unforgettable and sustainable way to connect with these magnificent creatures.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: G nimman Chiang Mai Hotel
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. All Activities fees.

Chiang Rai has an interesting variety of old and new temples. If you do some research into the history of Chiang Rai, the old temples come to life and all have an interesting story. Temples such as Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, and Wat Huay Pla Kang have been constructed this century but have become the most visited tourist sights in and around Chiang Rai.

See tours and options below.. Today, your day will be dedicated to travel 2.5 hours north by a private car, to visit the beautiful temples in Chiang Rai which are known for their colorful and design. Our 2 days will be spent in Chiang Rai exploring all of the temples' beauty, culture and of course history.

White temple Temple

Wat Rong Sua Ten Temple

Wat Phra Sing Temple

The Clock Tower Temple

Wat Phra Kaew Temple

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: The reverie resort
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. All Activities fees.

We will depart Chiang rai, in the afternoon which takes about 2 hrs flight to Hanoi - Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, and our driver will welcome you at Pole No.11 (Outside the Terminal Gate) and take you to your hotel which is about a 45-minute drive. The time for check-in is 14:00; if you require early check-in with a surcharge, please do let me know. After processing check-in, the rest is your leisure time.

Second day it’s our city tour. For those who are interested in exploring Hanoi's capital culture, here are some highly recommended options for your second day in Hanoi. -Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour / City and culture tour.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Peridot Grand Hotel.
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. Domestic flight.

In the morning 8:00 - 8:30: A luxury limousine will pick you up at your hotel after breakfast and head to the World Heritage Site Halong Bay. It takes 2.5 hours to transfer, and you will have two stops.

When you arrive at the cruise lounge, the staff welcome you and assist you with quick check-in procedures. Then we boarded the speedboat to get the cruise. While admiring the verdant islands along the way, our cruise manager will tell you fascinating stories about the bay.

Check-in on the cruise around 12:15. The captain and crew will greet you with a welcome drink and safety briefing. Please stow your luggage in your room; a diverse lunch awaits you. Relish lunch while cruising through dreamy scenes created by natural beauty.

In the afternoon, It’s time for water activities to let you touch the bay closer. Following each cruise itinerary, you will participate in exciting caving, kayaking, or conquering the top of the island. All activities are optional of course.

Back to the cruise for a short relaxation, and the Vietnamese bar will be open and ready for some tasty tropical cocktails in Happy Hour, “buy 01 get 01” at 17:00 - 17:30 when the sunset falls.

In the evening savor a full dinner at the restaurant. Save more memories on the cruise with nightlife activities: try luck with squid fishing, watch movies, play board games, and chat with friends at night bars.

• Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
• 2 Days 1 Night cruise in Halong Bay
• Overnight stay in luxury cabin (air-conditioned, warm shower en-suite)
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Use of kayak, paddle board
• Cave visit & excursion as indicated in cruise program*
• Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges
• All Ground transportation.

In the morning, a Taichi class public for early risers to practice their health, and a light breakfast is served after that for enough batteries to continue discovering the bay Sailing to the fishing village, you can know and live in the fisher’s life or chill out the last moments under the green water. Back to the cruise and renew your charge with brunch. Please check out around 10:00 - 10:30 while cruising back to the pier.

Take a speedboat to the pier and say goodbye to the captain and crew. We arrive at the port around 11:15 In the afternoon, Our transfer waits for you and transfers you directly to the airport for the Tan Son Nhat, which is about a two 2.5hrs flight. Upon arriving at the airport, our local tour guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel to check in. You can recover after your flight or expose this bustling city with the options below. Vinpearl Landmark 81 autograph

Must See Cultural (Show) Saigon Ticket

Dinner Cruise on Saigon River / Optional

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Mia Saigon Luxury Boutique
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. Domestic flight.

In the morning, fully charge your energy with breakfast for this busy excursion.

10:am: Meet our guide at the lobby and drive to the highlighted historical and local spots in this vibrant city - Coming to the Reunification Palace is an important place that provides valuable knowledge about the President of the Republic of Vietnam. You can also capture breathtaking photos in an airy square and French architecture. Old post office and Notre Dame Cathedral are the next stops to admire the architecture and religious imprints left by the French colonialists.

Once entirely collected, we move to the War Remnants Museum to see the most authentic artifacts depicting a fierce war in Vietnam. We will take a walk at Ben Thanh Market, where you might stumble across a beautiful and one-of-a-kind souvenir to take back with you. Have lunch with southern Vietnam dish In the afternoon - Once you energized power, we continued to drive to the outskirts of the city and reach Cu Chi Tunnels. Taking you over a 2-hour drive gives you the serene scenery surrounding. Upon arrival, we engage in exciting activities to learn more about the historical stories of the Vietnam War that are closely tied to the Cu Chi tunnels. Gain a brief introduction to these tunnel constructions and their usage in war through a movie. Go into the jungle and find traps, secret entrances, bunkers, and underground hideouts. Go down the tunnel, where you will be amazed by the fully furnished underground room network that soldiers created during the war. Then, let’s have a break and try specialty cassava with local green tea. After a productive day, the tour will end when you are at the hotel

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Mia Saigon Luxury Boutique
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. All activity fees.

In the morning - Freely enjoy your time after breakfast at the hotel. If you are fond of feeling the early morning rhythm in this lively city, you can join (Good Morning Saigon)! with a companion guide. (Good Morning Saigon) waking up early to enjoy the morning fresh air while doing exercise and having a coffee after that is always a favorite hobby of every Vietnamese. It is true to say early morning is the best time to get a glimpse into what real life looks like for locals We will check out of the hotel before 12:00 and get our transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Flight takes about 1hr 10 minutes.

-Sunset Quad activity

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Angkor village hotel
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. Domestic flight.

In the morning - 10am. Meet our guide after your energy is well-prepared with breakfast and head to the Angkor Temple complex First, we visit Ta Prohm Temple, only one temple embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers to have attractive photos in your travel album. Head to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, starting from the South Gate with its giant statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk. Explore the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon - Contemplate the World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat, the most famous temple on the plain of Angkor, you will learn about the authentic ancient Khmer architecture through five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Conquer the peak of Phnom Bakheng mountain to catch the charming dusk when the sun starts going down.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Angkor village hotel
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. All activity fees.

In the morning - Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Siem Reap then we transfer you southeast to one of the largest and least-visited villages on the Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Khleang, about 35 miles from Siem Reap. It has a population of about 10,000 people, all making a living from the fishing industry. We explore the canals (wet season) or streets (dry season) of this incredible town. In the wet season, the houses appear to be floating as water laps at the verandas, but in the dry season, towering stilts are revealed, the houses almost like wooden skyscrapers. Visit one of the pagodas here, built on the site of an ancient temple, and see the wall paintings

Stop off to visit a house in the village to learn a little more about local life. We cruise into the open water of the great lake to see a small floating village and learn more about this incredible natural flood barrier. Later you will return to your hotel in Siem Reap

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Lodging: Angkor village hotel
• Inclusive: All Ground transportation. All excursion fees.

After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day semi-private cruise to the stunning Ang Thong National Marine Park 28-miles from your hotel. Explore the crystal-clear waters, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, and kayak through hidden lagoons. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch on board the boat. In the afternoon - We will visit the Secret Buddha Garden (Magic Garden), a hidden gem nestled in the hills of Koh Samui. Admire the intricate statues and lush gardens. Afterward, head to The Pad Thai Shop for a quick and tasty snack. In the Evening. You have the option to head to your hotel, or experience a magical sunset cruise tour in Mu Ko Ang Thong Park. Still enjoying the semi-private cruise, well, let’s make it better, with a delicious dinner on board, and witness the breathtaking sunset over the islands. End the day with a relaxing evening at The Green Man Pub & Restaurant, known for its cozy atmosphere and wide selection of drinks.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks.
• Lodging:Sala Samui resort
• Inclusive:All Transportation. All activity fees.

Today we will embark on a guided tour to Visit the elephant sanctuary

• Learn how to prepare medicine balls for the elephants
• Walk on the 400 meter skywalk and see the elephants

Visit an ethical observation-only elephant sanctuary to learn about the history and behavior of Asian elephants in Thailand. We will be picked up from our hotel in Koh Samui for the morning or afternoon half-day tour. Arrive at the sanctuary and be greeted by the guides. We will have an introductory session to understand the history and behavior of Asian elephants and the rescued elephants at the sanctuary. We will also learn what elephants like to eat and also how to prepare a medicine ball which keeps the elephants healthy with its nutritious ingredients. After food preparation you will be able to feed the friendly elephants yourself on the 400 meter long skywalk. Next, you will be able to observe and walk with the elephants to accompany them to the mud pit where they will spend their time playing in the mud. Enjoy a delicious premium buffet lunch and have some free time to relax. You will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the elephants on the skywalk after lunch before heading back to your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Sala Samui resort
• Inclusive: All Transportation. All activity fees.

Morning. Spend the morning relaxing on the beautiful Chaweng Beach. Take a leisurely stroll along the shore and soak up the sun. In the afternoon. Explore the underwater world with a visit to Koh Tan (Koh Taen). Go snorkeling and discover colorful coral reefs and tropical fsh. For lunch, indulge in a beachfront meal at Coco Tam's. Evening. Enjoy a delicious dinner at The Mango Tree, a cozy restaurant with a charming atmosphere. Afterward, head back to your lodge for some more relaxation - Or skip the dinner at (The Mango tree) and plan dinner at your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Angkor village hotel
• Inclusive:All ground transportation. Domestic flight

In the morning, after breakfast, we will check out and head to the airport to catch our flight to Bangkok. Today's Bangkok city tour is optional - Please see some activities below… Have fun exploring Bangkok or shop at the world’s top shopping malls on your day off. If not, consider signing up for one of our optional exciting tours. Let’s save the most memorable time on the last night in Bangkok. (Optional Activity of the day)

• -Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half day
• -River Kwai & HellFire Pass Full day
• -Visit Wat Phra Kaew
• -Visit Thai Buddhist architecture

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Avani Bangkok
• Inclusive: All ground transportation. Domestic flight.

Today, you will have two options - after breakfast at your hotel, you can seek out the finest temples in golden temple country.

(OPTION 1#) Go through the historic district to another enormous Buddha monument in Wat Pho.

The journey continues to the Grand Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Thai Buddhist architecture in the entire country. Move on to extensive gardens and glittering structures, including Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the prized Emerald Buddha statue from the 14th century. Flavor delicious lunch at a local restaurant on the way to the spot taking a canal boat trip. In the afternoon

(OPTION 2#) Set sail on Thailand’s major river, Chao Phraya, the ‘River of Kings’, and learn exactly what makes the sight loved by all who come across it. There’s nothing like going on a peaceful river ride and watching the bustling capital go by. The best time to visit is during sunset. Bask in the warm orange glow of the sun against the breathtaking backdrop of glittering temples. Look out for these

If you prefer the night lights along with a romantic dinner, you’re in for a treat. Watch the city lights illuminate impressive bridges and historic and modern-day landmarks alike. We can have a private night cruise that includes what we like to eat and drink, whether it be fresh seafood or local Thai performances.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Lodging: Avani Bangkok
• Inclusive:All ground transportation.

END OF THE TOUR - TODAY WE ARE FLYING BACK HOME / ANYTIME OF THE DAY.