Day 5
Return to Hanoi
Begin
the
day
with
sunrise
over
the
bay
before
returning
to
Hanoi.
Visit
a
pearl
farm,
stroll
around
Hoan
Kiem
Lake,
experience
the
city
by
tradi
-
tional
cyclo,
and
end
the
evening
with
the
famous
Water
Puppet Theatre.
Day 1-2
Journey to Vietnam
Depart from Atlanta and travel
to Hanoi, Vietnam's elegant
capital.
Day 3
Welcome to Hanoi
Arrive
in
Hanoi,
settle
into
your
hotel,
and
enjoy
a
tradi
-
tional
Vietnamese
welcome
dinner
to
begin
our
journey
together.
Day 4
Halong Bay Luxury
Cruise
Cruise
through
the
breathtak
-
ing
limestone
islands
of
UNESCO-listed
Halong
Bay
aboard
a
luxury
vessel.
Explore
spectacular
caves,
enjoy
a
cooking
demonstra
-
tion,
relax
on
deck,
and
spend
the
night
surrounded
by
one
of
Asia's
most
beautiful
natural
landscapes.
Day 6
Hanoi to Cambodia
Discover
Hanoi's
architectural
highlights,
including
the
Temple
of
Literature
and
the
One
Pillar
Pagoda,
before
fly
-
ing
to
Siem
Reap,
the
gateway
to the Angkor temples.
Day 7
Hidden Treasures of
Angkor
Explore
the
earliest
temples
of
the
Khmer
Empire,
admire
the
exquisite
carvings
of
Banteay
Srei,
visit
local
artisans
and
a
traditional
village,
and
con
-
clude
the
day
with
an
elegant
Apsara dance performance.
Day 8
Angkor Wat & Ta
Prohm
Experience
the
atmospheric
jungle
temple
of
Ta
Prohm
be
-
fore
spending
the
afternoon
at
magnificent
Angkor
Wat,
where
sunset
bathes
the
world's
largest
religious
mon
-
ument in golden light.
Day 9
Floating Villages &
Angkor Thom
Cruise
through
the
remarkable
floating
village
of
Kampong
Pluok
on
Tonle
Sap
Lake
be
-
fore
exploring
the
royal
city
of
Angkor
Thom,
including
the
smiling
faces
of
Bayon
and
its
impressive royal terraces.
Day 10
Silk Traditions &
Bangkok
Visit
a
traditional
silk
farm
and
a
community
library
support
-
ing
local
education
before
fly
-
ing
to
Bangkok
for
the
final
chapter of the journey.
Day 11
Bangkok›s Royal
Heritage
Discover
Bangkok's
iconic
landmarks,
including
the
Grand
Palace,
Wat
Phra
Kaew,
Wat
Arun,
Wat
Pho,
and
the
colorful
flower
market,
before
your evening departure.
Day 12
Return Home
Arrive
back
in
Atlanta
with
unforgettable
memories
of
Southeast Asia.
NOT INCLUDED
International airfare
Travel insurance (required)
Meals and beverages not listed in the
itinerary
Personal expenses
Optional activities and services not
mentioned in the program
Gratuities for local guides and drivers
WHAT›S INCLUDED
PhD-qualified expert tour leader throughout
the journey
Professional local guides in each destination
Regional flights (Hanoi–Siem Reap and Siem
Reap–Bangkok)
Tourist visa processing fees
Carefully selected 4- and 5-star hotels
Luxury overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Daily breakfast, plus included lunches and
dinners throughout the tour
Private air-conditioned transportation
All scheduled sightseeing, boat excursions,
and entrance fees
Complimentary bottled water during
sightseeing
