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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 18 Day Journeys: Discover Southeast Asia. Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural heritage of Indochina, from tranquil Buddhist temples to shimmering palaces, legendary jungle cities to colourful, chaotic markets. Cruise the serene waters of otherworldly Ha Long Bay and wander amid the vine-covered courtyards of Angkor. Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine with a local chef, witness a Laotian almsgiving tradition, and soak up Southeast Asia’s heady blend of old and new at every step of the journey.
Itinerary
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting. You are free to relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frantic pace of Bangkok. Stay: Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
Settle into exquisite surroundings in Chiang Mai and take a relaxing break from the fast pace of Bangkok. Stay: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (B)
Monk Chats are a great cultural exchange, but is also important in helping the young Monks improve their English. Stay: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (B/L)
The Khantok dinner is a must-do when you reach northern Thailand. Khantok in the Northern dialect means a wooden tray used for carrying dishes, round in shape, made of teak wood. The host will invite guests to sit on the floor around the khantok. The main dishes on the khantok usually include sticky rice, hang-le curry (Burmese-styled curry), and some chili-pasted crispy pork. After, enjoy tea time with the opportunity to talk with local people to learn their way of living. Stay: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (B/D)
Fly to Luang Prabang, a leafy Laotian city nestled at the meeting point of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. Take an orientation walk of the beautiful, UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, strolling past traditional wooden Buddhist temples and elegant French colonial buildings. Stay: Luang Prabang View Hotel (B)
Rise at dawn to observe the daily almsgiving ritual, when Buddhist monks walk through the streets collecting offerings of food from the local residents in exchange for blessings. Then visit the National Museum—formerly the Royal Palace—to see the golden Phra Bang Buddha statue for which the city is named; and explore the resplendent Wat Xieng Thong, one of Luang Pragang’s largest and most historic temples. Later, hop on a boat and float down the Mekong to the caves of Pak Ou, a religious site that harbours thousands of Buddha sculptures within its limestone chambers. Stay: Luang Prabang View Hotel (B)
Spend the morning at leisure in this enchanting town. Opt to visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, which exhibits handicrafts and cultural artifacts from around the country, or enjoy a drink in one of the town’s laid-back cafés. In the afternoon, venture into the lush countryside to visit the magical Kuang Si Waterfall. Relax by the waterfall’s tiered limestone pools and take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters. Later this evening, opt to visit Luang Prabang’s bustling night market. Stay: Luang Prabang View Hotel (B)
Enjoy some free time in Luang Prabang before catching a late afternoon flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. Stay: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (B)
This traditional wooden sailing boat offers a unique way of navigating the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay with all the comforts of a motorized, floating hotel. The boat crew will prepare an included seafood lunch and dinner. All cabins are twin share and have an en-suite bathroom. The boat features an enclosed dining and sitting area and of course plenty of outside deck space to enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Stay: Halong - Bai Tu Long Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
Classic French colonial architecture, beautiful decor and a scenic location makes Hanoi a fantastic place to visit. If local cuisine piques your interest, opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Stay: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (B/L)
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, and absorb the sights, sounds, and smells of this bustling metropolis on a cyclo tour. Later, opt to delve into the colourful aisles of Ben Thanh Market, known for an abundance of food stalls as well as shops selling handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, and electronics; and try your hand at bargaining. Stay: Hotel Continental Saigon (B)
Venture to the legendary Cu Chi tunnels, a network of underground passageways that provided a base for Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Visit underground hospitals and ammunition stores, and learn about the vital role that the tunnels played in the eventual victory of the North. Later, visit the War Remnants Museum, a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during the Vietnam War. Choose to take a tour of the Reunification Palace, the site which marked the end of the war. Stay: Hotel Continental Saigon (B)
Fly to Phnom Penh and explore the eclectic Cambodian capital on a cyclo tour. Pedal along the tree-lined riverfront past some of the city’s main sights, including the French colonial post office and the gleaming Royal Palace, where the king of Cambodia still resides. Then opt to visit the famous Foreign Correspondents' Club for sunset drinks. Stay: Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh (B)
Today, we spend time learning about Cambodia’s tragic 20th-century past, visiting sites that commemorate the “killing fields” of the Khmer Rouge—a brutal regime that ruled the country from 1975 to 1979. Pay your respects to victims of the Cambodian genocide at the haunting Choeung Ek Memorial; and visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high-security prison where nearly 17,000 people were tortured and incarcerated during the Khmer Rouge’s years in power. Stay: Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh (B)
Drive to Siem Reap—the gateway to mystical Angkor. Take an orientation walk through the entertainment district and visit one of the city’s exciting night markets, an open-air maze of neon-lit stalls selling a kaleidoscopic array of products. Stay: Royal Angkor Resort (B)
Spend the day exploring the ruins of Angkor, the magnificent 12th-century capital of the Khmer Empire. Wake early to watch the sunrise over the spires of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument ever built, and wander through the city’s mystical courtyards and jungle-covered temples with an expert local guide. Stop for a typical Khmer lunch at the New Hope Cambodia vocational training restaurant, a G Adventures–supported initiative that provides hospitality training to unemployed youth. This evening, we’ll enjoy a performance at a Cambodian circus, another social enterprise aimed at uplifting underprivileged young adults. Stay: Royal Angkor Resort (B/L)
Continue to discover the archaeological wonders of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor with our local guide. Opt to visit the Angkor National Museum, browsing its interactive galleries and stunning collections of relics; or choose to tour the floating villages of Tonle Sap lake, encountering lively communities complete with markets, clinics, and schools. Stay: Royal Angkor Resort (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy a traditional khantoke dinner in a rural village.
- Enjoy a visit and talk with a monk at an historic Chiang Mai Temple.
- Have lunch at a training restaurant for disadvantaged youth.
- Witness an outstanding performance at Phare (the Cambodian circus).
- Take thrilling cyclo rides for a different perspective in bustling cities.
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet with Monks, Chiang Mai
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Thai Home Dinner, Chiang Mai
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Lunch at Hoa Sua, Hanoi
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cambodian Circus Performance and Talk, Siem Reap
- Your G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, Siem Reap
- Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Chiang Mai
- Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
- Arrival transfer
- Tour of Bangkok including boat ride on the klong (canals)
- Visit the temple at Doi Suthep
- Orientation walk of Chiang Mai night market
- Tour of Luang Prabang
- Boat tour to Pak Ou cave temples
- Kuang Sii waterfall excursion
- Hanoi old town cyclo tour
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit
- Halong Bay overnight cruise
- Ho Chi Minh City cyclo tour
- Cu Chi tunnels tour
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Phnom Penh cyclo tour
- Tuol Sleng Prison Museum tour and Choeung Ek memorial (the "killing fields") tour
- Siem Reap orientation walk and night market
- Two-day guided tour of Angkor Wat
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (16 Nights), junk boat (1 Night)
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
- Private vehicle, boat, Songthaew (local truck), plane, cyclo, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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