Bangkok - Sukhothai - Luang Prabang - Danang - Siem Reap 12 days/ 11 nights

Bangkok (Thailand): The City of Angels
Sukhothai (Thailand): The Dawn of Happiness

Luang Prabang (Laos): The Land of a Million Elephants

Hue (Vietnam): The Beautiful City on the Perfumed River

Angkor (Siem Reap, Cambodia): The Religious Wonder of the World

Thursday: Day 1 Manila / Bangkok.

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Depart Manila for Bangkok, upon arrival transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodations. Balance of day is free.Using Bangkok as a base to explore the Mekong Region, come see why this city is known throughout the world for its dazzling temples, spectacular classical dances and distinguished cuisine. Located on the banks of Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is a capital in every senses. Resplendent with the spectacular Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and many other old temples, the city exudes mystique, monarchical charms and grandeur. Bangkok is, indeed, the Orient's most exotic capital.

Friday: Day 2: Bangkok-Sukhothai

Breakfast at the hotel. We leave Bangkok for Sukhothai by PG 630 ( 0815-0950 ). The ancient cradle of Thai civilization, Sukhothai, was once a thriving center of trade, culture and religion. In 1978, the largest and most complex restoration effort in Thai history was undertaken and, today, this ancient city along with its satellite towns is a visual feast of evocative ruins situated among rolling green hills and tranquil lotus filled ponds. Arrive Sukhothai and transfer to hotel. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon visit Sukhothai Historical Park where you will find among the attractions the ruins of the royal palaces, Buddhist temples, a complex system of canals and ponds to supply watertothe city and a lotus bud-shaped stupa typifying Sukhothai architecture. Dinner at hotel. (BLD)

Saturday: Day 3: Sukhothai - Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel. We transfer to the airport for our next destination- Luang Prabang by PG 634 ( 1210-1500 ). Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Luang Prabang was the ancient capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom. Surrounded by high forested mountains and rivers, its location is very beautiful and peaceful. Luang Prabang was awarded a World Heritage status by UNESCO, ensuring its glorious temples, royal architecture, culture and traditions to remain pristine for residents and its' visitors. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, visit Wat Visoun, Wat Aham and Phusi Hill till sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. (BD)

Sunday: Day 4: Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel. Today we will take an excursion river trip to Tham Ting (Pak Ou Holy Caves) - the holy place for former kings to visit on their annual river trips and a local rice-wine distillery village. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Wat Xieng Thong - the masterpiece of Buddhist temple built in the 16th century with impressive golden facades and colorful murals. and Ban Panom. Dinner at local restaurant. (BLD)

Monday: Day 5: Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel, visit Kuangsi waterfall and hill tribe village. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit weaving and Sa paper making. Dinner at local restaurant.


Thuesday:Day 6: Luang Prabang - Danang - Hue

Breakfast at hotel, visit National Museum. Transfer to airport, depart for Danang by FT 632 ( 1240-1440 ).Upon arrival Danang, we will travel directly to Hue. Located on the bank of Huong River (the Perfumed River,) for approximately 400 hundred years, Hue (pronounced "way,") was the political and cultural center of the Feudal State of Vietnam. The royal architecture complex including the royal palaces, the religious pagodas, many pavilions for official mandarins and dignitaries and several imperial tombs are dedicated to the 13 kings of the last Nguyen Dynasty. Hue is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll embark on a boat ride along Perfume River while enjoying Hue traditional folk songs. Overnight in Hue. Dinner at local restaurant. (BD)

Wednesday: Day 7: Hue

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Tu Duc Tomb and Khai Dinh Tombs. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive to visit Minh Mang Tomb. Take the boat along the river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Drive to Imperial Citadel. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hue.

Thursday: Day 8: Hue - Hoi An

Breakfast at hotel, drive from Hue to Danang (approximately 3 hrs.) Lunch at local restaurant, visit Marble Mountains then drive onward to Hoi An (1/2 hrs), visit Hoi An Ancient Town. Dinner at local restaurant. Try the Cyclo tour (public tricycle) around the ancient city. Overnight in Hoi An. (BLD)

Friday: Day 9: Hoi An - Danang - Siem Reap

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Danang to visit Cham Museum-the best sculpture of splendid Champa Civilization. Lunch in Danang. Depart from Danang to Siem Reap by FT 633 ( 1550-1750 ) - the home of Angkor. Arrive Siem Reap. Balance of day at leisure. A sleepy town in northwestern Cambodia, Siem Reap, is the main site of the Angkor temple complex. The temples of Angkor are breathtakingly beautiful, a lasting monument to the greatness of the ancient Khmer Empire. Founded in the 9th century, the ancient city's site covers almost 200 square kilometers, and draws visitors from around the world. The spectacular lotus towers of Angkor Wat, the largest and main attraction of Angkor dominate Cambodia's flat landscape. Dinner at local restaurant. (BLD)

Saturday: Day 10 Siem Reap

Breakfast at hotel. Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. A great city built in12th century by Jayavarman VII. Bayon has more than 200 enormous mysterious faces. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Pre Rup and Angkor Wat - the largest religious monument in the world taken 30 years to build by King Suryavarman II. Using sandstone as the main material for the construction, the material was transported by elephants from Kulen Mountain some 47kms away from the site. Free at leisure. (BL)

Sunday: Day 11 Siem Reap - Bangkok

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for departure from Siem Reap to Bangkok by PG 933 ( 1110 - 1210 ). Overnight stay in Bangkok. (BL)

Departure : Every Thursdays

Price Inclusions:

• Accommodations on twin sharing basis
• Roundtrip economy class airfare via Philippine Airlines ( Manila- Bangkok- Manila)
• Roundtrip economy class airfare ( to include all flights specified in the above itinerary )
  
• Round trip airport transfers
  
• Tours and meals as mentioned in program
  
• Guide and all entrance fees to tourist sites

Price Exclusions:

• All airport tax and insurance surcharge
  
• Visa Fees where applicable
  
• Personal expense and insurance

Notes:

• All prices are in US dollar and subject to be change with out prior notice.
  
• Please check Laos and Vietnam visa fee and conditions well in advance.
  
• Please bring 2" photo for the applications.
  
• Cambodia visa application form will be given to you at immigration counter,
  Siem Reap airport. Visa fee is 20 USD per person to be paid when applying for the visa.
  Please bring 2" photo for the application.

Set A Hotels:

• Bangkok - Amari Watergate Hotel (Superior)
• Sukhothai - The Sukhothai Resort Hotel (Deluxe)
• Luang Prabang - The Grand Luang Prabang (Deluxe)
• Hue - Saigon Morin (Deluxe)
• Hoi An - Victoria Hoi An Resort (Deluxe Sea View)
• Siem Reap - Pansea Angkor Hotel (Superior)

Set A Hotels:

• Bangkok - Amari Watergate (Superior)
• Sukhothai - The Sukhothai Resort Hotel (Deluxe)
• Luang Prabang - Souvannahphoum Hotel (Run of House)
• Hue - Saigon Morin (Deluxe)
• Hoi An - Hoi An Beach Resort (River ViewVilla)
• Siem Reap - City Angkor Hotel or Princess Angkor Hotel (Superior)