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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Chedi HotelHotel Class: Deluxe The Chedi Hotel is located on the banks of the beautiful Mae Ping River in central Chiang Mai.The 84 guest accommodations are designed in the contemporary Asian style and include satellite television, in-room safe and internet access. The property includes currency exchange and hair salon.  Anatara Golden Triangle Resort & SpaHotel Class: Deluxe Anatara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa Chiang Rai Set in the heart of the Mekong Region, the hotel commands an incredible view of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar with the Ruak River and mighty Mekong River snaking through a landscape of sleepy mountains and impenetrable jungle. Your accommodation is the no less spectacular Royal Lanna style. More a cultural experience visitors will come across local cottage industries, Laotian silks, sarongs and Thai handicrafts.Guest accommodations include satellite television, in-room safe and mini-bar. The property has several restaurants and bars, fitness center and spa, swimming pool and jacuzzi.  Sheraton Saigon Hotel & TowersHotel Class: Luxury Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers is strategically located within the vibrant entertainment district of the famous Dong Khoi Street. The 380 spacious guest rooms overlook Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon River. The property features a fully-equipped health and fitness club, spa, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts. The rooftop restaurant, Level 23, serves authentic Chinese cuisine. The property is surrounded by additional dining and shopping options and is convenient to Vietnam's most unique curtural experiences. Each room includes internet access, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe and IDD phone.  Luang Say LodgeHotel Class: Luxury Built on the shores of the Mekong River in traditional Lao style of solid wood, this elegantly appointed lodge features 16 guest pavilions and a restaurant overlooking the Mekong. Guest pavilions include 180 degree open-shudder window views of the lush riverside gardens and Mekong valley.  Maison Souvannaphoum HotelHotel Class: Luxury Once the home to Laotian royalty, Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel offers a choice of intimate accommodation that has been decorated with a touch of the contemporary.The property includes a swimming pool, parking, business center, laundry service, onsite restaurant, and safe deposit box.  Raffles Grand Hotel d'AngkorHotel Class: Luxury The Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor offers guests a chance to stay in modern comfort combined with historic tradition. Guests can explore Siem Reap, with access to the historical temples, and shopping. All 131 rooms have air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, and internet connection. Additionally, the hotel offers a variety of cuisine for any guest's pleasure, and use of the Amrita Spa.  Shangri-La Hotel SingaporeHotel Class: Luxury This renowned luxury hotel offers an oasis of resort-style tranquility in the heart of this vibrant city. Set amidst 15 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, the Shangri-La is just a short stroll from the shopping, dining and entertainment of world-famous Orchard Road. The hotel offers 750 luxurious rooms, an inviting free-form swimming pool, and world-class dining options. Guest room features include color television, central air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, mini-bar, data ports and broadband access, IDD telephones and voice mail, 24-hour room service, and tea & coffee making facilities.  Settha Palace HotelHotel Class: Lodge Centrally collated, the Settha Palace Hotel is within walking distance of the commercial district, shops, and restaurants. All guest rooms are equipped with internet access, minibar, satellite TV, telephone, and air-conditioning. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and available sightseeing tours.
Day 1 - Arrive Singapore
Singapore sits just a few degrees north of the Equator, at the very crossroads of Asia. It’s a dynamic tropical city with a rich tapestry of cultures, a harmonious blend of East and West. Upon arrival at the sleek and ultra-modern airport, you’ll be met by your own personal guide and whisked by private car to your luxury hotel, a tranquil city-center resort set amidst 15 acres of lushly landscaped gardens. Shangri-La Hotel Day 2 - Discover Singapore Today’s privately-guided sightseeing tour reveals the city’s rich historic legacy and the fascinating multi-cultural pace of life today. You begin with a drive through Little India, filled with colorful shophouses, and continue past Parliament, Supreme Court, and City Hall – impressive reminders of Singapore’s Colonial heritage. Ascend to the top of Mt. Faber for sweeping views of the skyline and sea, and then marvel at the floral displays in the National Orchid Garden. Enjoy a thrilling ride on the Singapore Flyer and relax over lunch at Seafood Paradise. Later, continue with your private guide along the bustling streets of Toa Payoh and Geylang for a fascinating glimpse into daily life, shopping, and food in the heart of the city. Meals B,L Day 3 - Singapore at Leisure A full day free to explore, shop or just relax as you wish. This evening, join your private guide for a visit to the Singapore City Gallery, home to an amazing architectural scale model of the city. Then visit the Chinatown Heritage Center, where traditional Chinese shophouses have been restored to trace the fascinating history of their early occupants who arrived from southern China nearly 200 years ago. Meals B Day 4 - Singapore / Chiang Mai, Thailand Fly north over the verdant Malay Peninsula to Thailand. A flower greeting and private car await your arrival in Chiang Mai, a city revered for its rich culture and artistry. You’ll be whisked to your luxury hotel in the heart of town before visiting the home and studio of a local artist. This evening, savor traditional northern Thai hospitality and cuisine at our Khantok Dinner, followed by a concert featuring the dance and music of Thailand’s diverse hill tribes. Meals B,D The Chedi Hotel Chiang Mai Day 5 - Explore Chiang Mai Today’s sightseeing takes you into the scenic mountains outside of the city to visit the impressive Doi Suthep Temple, a historic and richly gilded mountaintop site. You’ll also stop by a remote White Meo hill tribe village to gain insight into their culture, traditions and daily life. This evening, step aboard a tuk-tuk (open air taxi) and explore the city’s famed Night Bazaar. Meals B Day 6 - Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai Journey through spectacular vistas of forested mountains and lush tranquil valleys to Chiang Rai. You’ll stop by a picturesque hot spring and visit an elephant camp, where mahouts – their owners and trainers – will teach you the skills required for the care of these giant beasts. Assist in their feeding and bathe them in a jungle stream. Tonight, you’ll slumber peacefully at your luxury resort, perched on a ridge with stunning views across the hills of the Golden Triangle. Meals B Anantara Golden Triangle Resort Day 7 - Explore the Golden Triangle Travel to Mae Sai, the northern-most point of the Thai border with Myanmar and discover the fabled “Golden Triangle” where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. You’ll enjoy a lunch of regional specialties and visit with two culturally-distinct hill tribes, the Yao and Akkha. Return to your luxury resort for the night. Meals B,L Day 8 - Chiang Rai / Cruise the Mekong to Pakbeng, Laos Join with villagers early this morning to give alms to local Buddhist monks, an important daily ritual throughout Thailand. Then drive to the Laotian border town of Chiang Khong and board your comfortable Mekong River cruiser for a fascinating journey on this timeless river. You’ll visit a remote tribal village and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch on board. By sunset, you’ll arrive at your charming resort, with inviting pavilions perched overlooking the river’s edge. Enjoy an al fresco terrace dinner with lovely views of this peaceful stretch of the Mekong. Meals B,L,D Luang Say Lodge Day 9 - Cruise the Mekong to Luang Prabang Step aboard for the second stage of your Mekong journey. The first stop this morning is a Hmong village on the banks of the river. Then continue on to the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit the Caves of a Thousand Buddha’s. Before arriving in Luang Prabang, you’ll alight on shore for a brief and fascinating look at how local villagers distill the popular Laotian rice-based spirits. Disembark in Luang Prabang#WHS# and check-in to your luxury, boutique-style hotel. Meals B,L Maison Souvannaphoum Day 10 - Explore Luang Prabang Surrounded by rivers and mountains, this enchanting town of historic temples and colonial architecture was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995. It’s one of the few remaining places in Asia where the rhythms of life still seem virtually unchanged by the 21st century. Your escorted sightseeing showcases the marvelously preserved architecture of this jewel of Indochina and includes the National Museum, located in the former Royal Palace. Meals B,L Day 11 - Luang Prabang / Vientiane Your sightseeing tour continues today including the 16th century Wat Visoun, renowned for its collection of antique wooden Buddha’s, and the spectacular Wat Xieng Thong, richly decorated with exquisite mosaics and gold-stenciled murals. Then fly to Vientiane, the charming capital of Laos, where you’ll be met and escorted to your luxury hotel, offering turn-of-the-century elegance in the heart of the city. Meals B Settha Palace Day 12 - Explore Vientiane This is one of the most charming, unique and laid-back capitals in the world. It has a relatively small population, and the rural farms of the countryside are just a short drive from a city center that’s graced with tree-lined boulevards, temples, and colorful markets. Your escorted sightseeing tour includes the gleaming golden stupa of That Luang, perhaps the most important Buddhist temple in Laosm and Ho Pha Keo, the former royal temple which is now a museum with a fine collection of Buddhist sculpture. Meals B,L,D Day 13 - Vientiane / Siem Reap, Cambodia Today you fly to Siem Reap where you’ll be met and escorted to your luxury hotel, a legendary landmark for 75 years. Meals B Raffles Grand Hotel’Dangkor Day 14 - Temples & Sites of Angkor #WHS#Explore one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, the vast jungle ruins of the Khmer Empire that ruled here from 900 to 1432. Two full days with our expert guide allows for deep and enriching exploration into the history and architectural legacy of this once-great Empire. Your touring will include Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Empire, and spectacular Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century and considered by many to be the pinnacle of Khmer architecture. Late in the afternoon, ascend to one of the temple terraces for the breathtaking spectacle of the sun setting across the lush jungle ruins of Angkor. Meals B,L,D Day 15 - Temples & Sites of Angkor Tour the 11th century Chau Say Tevoda and the pristine Ta Phrohm temple. Also visit Artisans d’Angkor, established to teach and thus preserve traditional Khmer arts like stone and wood carving. Meals B,L Day 16 - Siem Reap / Tonle Sap Lake / Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Venture onto the waters of Tonle Sap Lake this morning for a fascinating boat excursion past fishing farms and colorful markets to the unique floating villages that line the lake shores. Then fly to Ho Chi Minh City and check-in to your 5-star hotel in the heart of the city. Meals B,L Sheraton Saigon Day 17 - Explore Ho Chi Minh City The bustling city of Saigon is a fascinating contrast of old rhythms and modern 21st century energy, where an emerging modern skyline casts its shadow over finely-preserved Colonial buildings and traditional temples. Your full-day sightseeing tour, however, begins about 40 miles outside the city at the Cu Chi Tunnels, the vast underground complex built by guerilla fighters and used throughout the Vietnam War. Back in Saigon, start your exploration on Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping boulevard and the heart of Old Saigon. Continue past Colonial landmarks like the Hotel de Ville (City Hall), Opera House, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You’ll explore the city’s modern history at the Reunification Palace, stormed by tanks on the morning of April 30, 1975 as Saigon fell. A final stop is made at the bustling Central Market, a great place to shop for Vietnamese handicrafts. Tonight, dine at Blue Ginger, a charming Vietnamese bistro with outstanding regional cuisine. Meals B,L,D Day 18 - Depart Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Your program with us finishes this morning. Or, explore more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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