Vietnam & Thailand

You will start with a flight from your hometown by WestJet to Vancouver or Toronto, and connect by China Eastern Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, Vietnam) via Shanghai. Start your worry-free vacation with the guidance of your Canadian tour escort.

Cross the International Date Line and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon). This is the largest city by population in southern Vietnam and famous for its French colonial architecture, including the Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials imported from France, and the 19th-century Central Post Office. Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport you will be greeted by your local guide who will then transfer you to your hotel.

Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City (5 Star)

Free morning, after lunch, we will go for a tour of a suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City called Củ Chi. This place, served as base for the 269th Aviation Battalion of the United States Army in 1967, and is famous for its Củ Chi Tunnels which were constructed during the Vietnam War, and served as headquarters for the Viet Cong. At night enjoy a Special Welcome Dinner Cruise along the Saigon River, and after dinner we will walk around the food stalls that line the streets of the bustling Ben Thanh Night Market.
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On this day we will visit the Thien Hau Pagoda. Then drive to My Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta which is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies where boats are the main means of transportation. Here you will see the beautiful landscapes of the country side. We will sail along the Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits while listening to some Traditional Vietnamese Music and Songs. Take a Horse Carriage ride to a typical local house for a taste of homemade honey-tea. After that we will hop on a rowing boat and sail through small canals and side-arms of the river to observe the daily life of Vietnamese people who inhabit the river banks. Go for a stroll on Turtle Island where you can find different types of tropical fruits such as longan (member of the soapberry family), sapoche (Sapodilla fruit), grapefruit, plum, mango, and jackfruit. Enjoy a Special Fish Lunch then head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
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This morning will start our day touring the Saigon River, The Opera House, The Town Hall, The Notre Dame Cathedral, The Reunification Palace and War Museum. After Lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Head to the hotel upon arrival; dinner by your own arrangement.
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Crowne Plaza West Hanoi (5 Star)

Our day will start with a visit to the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Then, enjoy a Cooking Class. After Lunch we will go for a city tour of The Hilton Prison – Hoa lo Museum, the Hanoi Opera House, and go for a Rickshaw tour around The Old Quarter of Hanoi. At the end of the day we will stop for a drink at Pho Co café. Have some free time to take photos of this local family house and enjoy an overview of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter from the rooftop of the house.  In the evening, enjoy a performance that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam called the Water Puppetry Show.
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After breakfast we will drive to northern Vietnam’s number one tourism hub, Halong Bay (a World Heritage Site since 1994), an area of ethereal natural beauty with more than 1,500 towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest that rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Halong Bay’s scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes will take your breath away. Once we arrive we will board our cruise ship, have a welcome drink and then lunch. Go for a boat ride around Bai Tu Long Bay. Here we will explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and Hon Co Island. Head back to the cruise and enjoy a set dinner meal aboard.
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Halong: Victory Star Cruise (5-Star Halong Bay Cruise Boat)

Note: The itinerary above may be changed depending on Victory. It will be changed because of weather condition and other case of force majeure.

On this day you can join a Tai Chi class that will take place on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Then have breakfast and head out on a rowing boat for a tour of Vung Vieng Fishing Village. At noon return to the cruise for an International Buffet Lunch. We will return to Hanoi in the afternoon. At night enjoy a Special Vietnamese Dinner that includes a Music Performance. (Brunch / SD).

Crowne Plaza West Hanoi (5 Star)

After breakfast you will be transferred to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to Bangkok. Enjoy lunch upon our arrival, then visit the Wat Phar Yai Temple and then we will drive to the resort city of Pattaya. At night enjoy a Thai Seafood Dinner. You can also participate (on your own) in the legendary Tiffany’s Cabaret Show, the first authentic transvestite cabaret show of South-East Asia established in 1974.
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The Zign Pattaya (5 Star)

After breakfast we will explore Pattaya’s Asian cultural village – Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and enjoy a cultural performance of Traditional Thai Dancing and Sword Fighting as well as an Elephant Show. A Buffet lunch will be served in the garden. After lunch we return to the hotel, enjoy some free time in the swimming pool or at the spa. For dinner sample a very traditional Thai meal. Then we will go for a walk of the famous Pattaya Walking Street, a neon-drenched strip in south Pattaya with the densest concentration of bars, street vendors, massage parlours, discos and go-go bars.
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Head back to Bangkok after breakfast, we will break for lunch and after that visit one of the most important landmarks in Bangkok known as the Grand Palace. This palace was built in 1782 and for 150 years has been the home of the Thai King, the royal court and the administrative seat of government. We will explore the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew (or Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand and located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace. At night enjoy a Special Thai Dinner that includes a Cultural Performance. (B / L/ SD)

Bangkok Montien Riverside Hotel (5-Star)

After breakfast we will travel to the Ratchaburi Province in western Thailand to visit the world-famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The most popular floating market in Thailand and a great place for photo opportunities, it will you an insight into a bygone way of life and the traditional custom of selling and buying local foods, fruits and products. After lunch enjoy an afternoon at the bustling Maeklong Railway Market, a unique market that definitely stands out because of the active train that constantly runs through the middle of it! A walk through the market will be full of activities in a tight space where shoppers move along at a slow pace eyeing out all the fresh goods available for purchase. And to end the day we will visit the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit).  Head back to the hotel before spending the evening on a night tour of the Asiatique Night Market. Dinner by your own arrangment.
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Today enjoy a full day tour of the fascinating Ayutthaya (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This Historic City was founded in 1350 and was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world‘s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. Once here we will explore the temples, stone ruins, and the Buddha statues in this old capital of Thailand. At noon a Buffet style lunch will be served. On our way back to Bangkok we will stop at a jewellery workshop, so you can have the opportunity to buy some gifts and souvenirs. In the evening enjoy a Farewell Buffet Dinner at the hotel. 
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After breakfast, transfer to Bangkok International Airport, take the China Eastern flight to Canada (via Shanghai).
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Enjoy a free morning, take the afternoon flight fly to Siem Reap (Cambodia). Be greeted by your local guide upon arrival and then head to your hotel.  At night enjoy a Cambodian Dinner accompanied of Music & a Dance Show.
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Empress Angkor Hotel (5 Star)

Our day will start with a visit to a world’s famous temple complex in Cambodia known as Angkor Wat (7th Wonder of the World). This is the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Angkor was the capital of Khmer that existed from 802 to 1431. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be a prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s 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.

After lunch we will visit Wat Thmey (Killing Fields). This is an area that served as one of the killing fields during the Khmer Rouge regime in the country. The Khmer Rouge was Cambodia’s ruling party from 1975 to 1979 and was responsible for one of the worst mass killings during the 20th Century under the leadership of Pol Pot. Once here you will be able to see a Memorial Stupa erected to remember those who were killed at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and that sacrificed their lives for their country. Tonight, a night tour to Angkor Night Market will be arranged. Dinner on your own.
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Our day will begin with a tour of the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom.

Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area it contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat, the Bayon Temple, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Ta Prohm Temples.  In the afternoon we will go to The Artisan D’Angkor art school to learn about locally made arts and crafts. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at your hotel.
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Enjoy the day at your leisure. Explore or relax at the hotel (a late check-out has been arranged). Take the late evening China Eastern Flight to Canada (via Shanghai).  Arrive home on Day 18.
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