Indochina Tours in A Cultural Fusion

Setting Bangkok as your start point of Indochina holiday, you will be warmly welcome and taken to hotel for check-in upon arrival. The rest of the time will be free at your leisure.
You might not be the only one that got under of Bangkok's spellbind, while others kill time with soft music in a kick-back, what will you do to make the most of your Thailand holiday in Bangkok?
Stay overnight in Bangkok.

On the very first day of your special Thailand holiday,we will visit the most famous tourist places in Bangkok, Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew in a common compound, and is where you will end up after exiting Wat Phra Kaew. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European inspired designs of the Grand Palace (the roof being the exception). After this place we visit the Jim Thompson House,just before we hit the restaurant for lunch.
In the afternoon, IOT's private Thailand tour guide will take you to Wat Traimit, the Temple of Golden Buddha, famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold Buddha image; and then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, the major landmarks and hottest Thailand postcard image, also a top must-visit site for the Thailand tours. Later, we will check out Chinatown for a hassle encounter and some shopping should get done here in your Thailand holiday!
Stay overnight in Bangkok.

Your Bangkok travel feautures with new experience even on an often-beaten track. This morning, we will boat across the Chao Phraya River and visit the early morning market in Thaling Chan Floating Market, which is not much touristy and you can probably witness monks collecting alms. Be back to Bangkok after the visit and tour the Vimanmek Mansion, featuring a unique blend of Victorian and delicate Thai architecture. Have lunch in a nice local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will be free in Bangkok. Get lost in your Bangkok travel!
At the evening, a domestic flight will take you to Chiang Rai,igniting a new passion for your Thailand travel.Check in upon arrival and free time to get familirar with the charming town.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.

In the morning,  your private Thailand tour guide will take you to the lovely village of Mae Salong. One thing fascinating about this border village must be its resemblance as a small pokect of China: most villagers speak Chinese, vegetable and herbs are growing inside the gardens and Yunnanese food is served at the streets. Have lunch in the village.
After a relaxing stroll, we will go to Wat Rong Khun. 'You haven't seen all the temples till you see this!' as some Thailand tour fans claim, the white exterior is overcasted with tiny mirrors that shine out the entire temple shimmering right in front of you. Path leads you to the inside passing by the fire-burning hell where thousands of hands reaching out for mercy, which might get you thinking the real meaning of life and where the true faith lies. This is not the only reason why it becomes a must in Thailand tours in Chiang Rai, more awaits for your visit.After this Thailand travel must-do, you will enjoy a free idle in town.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.

In the morning, we will drive to visit the famous Gold Triangle before a boat trip along the Kok River. We will stop at a Karen Long-neck village for a short visit. The ancient tradition of Karen people has been passed down for ages, becoming a grand draw for you to travel to Thailand. Have lucnh in a clean local restaurant or home-made lunch with locals upon your request.
In the afternoon, you will be free in Chiang Rai before we drive to Chiang Mai.
We will arrive in Chiang Mai at dusk, check in upon arrival and have a free night to yourself.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

In the morning, you will break into the mist on a motorcycle all the way to Wat Umong, an amazingly unique temple favored by a great number of Thailand tour makers. Right inside the forest, the temple demonstrates essenence of harmony as you walk in. Monks feed deer in the early morning and every Thailand holiday spender can give food to the turtles and fish in the pond surrounded by big trees. Signs with Buddha's words of wisdom are fluttering between tree branches, composing a noteless symphony with leaves rustling. One of the most mentioned features of Wat Umong of Thailand travel guidebooks is the underground temple and tunnels filled with miniture Buddha images are worthy a look-see. You will enjoy some hours of stay in this temple out of the norm. Later, we will be back to Chiang Mai main town and take a tour in the oldest temple of Chiang Mai, Wat Chiang Man before a yummy lunch in a nice local restuarant.
In the afternoon, we will take the local transfer, Song Taew or Double Bench, to climb up the mountain to visit Chiang Mai's most famous temple:Wat Doi Suthep Temple. With the white elephant legend, the temple has become one of the most visited sites in Thailand for all Thailand tours. Later, you will be taken back to hotel for a relaxing afternoon.
When the night falls, Chiang Mai is putting up her best dress to present you a spectacular dinner show. As an overview into Thai culture, Kantoke Show impresses Thailand tour fans not only by its outstanding performance but also the cultural soul.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Don't miss a Chiang Mai cooking class when you travel to Thailand.
Today, you will spend a couple of unforgettable hours at the cooking school learning about the authenic Nothern Thai cuisine.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to hotel. Have some leisure free time wandering in town. Why not check out Chiang Mai Walking Street?
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Always remember to live up a free day in Chiang Mai to the utmost when you travel to Thailand!
Later, an interenational flight will expand your Indochina holiday to Luang Prabang, Laos. Check in upon arrival and have some free time to fall in love with this enchanting little town.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

One of the many reasons people get amazed in their Laos tours is the morning alms-giving ritual, which you will witness early in the morning. After that,we will enjoy a breakfast with bird's twittering. Later, we will take a city tour to be acquainted with Luang Prabang.
Today we will visit: Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple. the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping towards to the ground in the classical architectural style of Luang Prabang temples. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will be free in town before sunset.Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the skyline of Luang Prabang offering the finest panoramic view in the whole town, also an ideal place to witness the sun slowly dipping under the skyline.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

While other Laos tour makers keen on learning more about Luang Prabang's religion and culture, some get their fulfilling Laos holiday by a visit to the remote countryside on mountain slopes. Today, IOT's private Laos tour guide will take you to Bam Xieng Lom Elephant Village for an intruiging encounter with nature and the villagers.
In the early morning, we start off by mountain bike to Ban Banom, the lovely village supported by local cotton and silk weaving. Later, the trip brings us to Henri Mouhot's Grave, where the French explorer who made his standing in history by discovering Angkor Wat After a break in this peaceful site, our trip goes on along the Nam Khan River. Have picnic lunch on the way.
We will arrive Ban Xieng Lom Elephant Village in the early afternoon. Later, we will take an elephant riding trip to the beautiful Tad Sae Waterfall, where you can go swimming or diving in the cool water. We will also visit some nearby villages or hilltribes before we get back to Luang Prabang by car.
Have dinner on your own at the sunset in Luang Prabang.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, we will say goodbye to Luang Prabang and fly to Vientiane, another sparkling star for your Indochina tours.
National character of plain innocence is best dedicated from our Laos tour guide's warm smile, greeting and escorting you to hotel for check-in, he/she is going to be your Laos travel guide as well as a sincere friend for you. Check in upon arrival.
In the afternoon, we will visit the capital.
Vientiane, being the capital of such an ancient country means it has all the reason to lure numbers of Indochina tours diggers to discover its mejesty. Today, a city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues,; and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, housing the famous Emerald Buddha Image, amazes its Indochina tours makers. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, getting an idea why it attracts so many people. And we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.
The rest of the day is free.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.

In the morning, we will drive out of town to the famous Buddha Park. The vast meadow of the park plays as a stage for those stone-made Buddhism and Hindu sculptures of all size and style. Comparatively, you are likely to be stunned by the eccentric of the park rather than enlightened by the religious nature. After you step up the pumpkin-shaped concrete monument with three levels representing hell, earth and heaven and get a panoramic view of the park, you will understand why this site beckons so many Laos tours makers. We will be back to Vientiane for lunch.
After lunch, you probably need a free suanter in the city or something relaxing yet interesting. Why don't you try weaving and dyeing in Phaeng Mai Gallery (option: Huoey Hong Vocational Textile Training Center)? The ancient art of silk weaving was lost for years under the Comunist regime. Nowadays, with the inbrusting foreign influence and interest from the likes American weaver Carol Cassidy who started Lao Textiles in 1990, the once elaborate and endangered art form is experiencing a renaissance. Weaving up the textlies in a traditional loom and dyeing them with natural pigments should be a perfectly momorable piece for your Laos holiday.
In the evening, your dinner will be served in Phatoke Laoderm restaurant with a splendid traditional Lao dance.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.

In the early morning, we will say goodbye to Vientiane and fly to Siem Reap. Check in upon arrival and have some free time before lunch.
In the afternoon, we will boat on the Tonle Sap Lake to visit the floating villages of Chong Khneas and Prek Toal. In Prek Toal, we will visit the birds at the Bird Sanctuary.
We will be back to town with an amazing sunset. Angkor Night Market could be an ideal place for an after-dinner stroll, especially when you are after something to bring home for this Indochina holiday.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Up in the northwest of Cambodia, Siem Reap is a modest little town with magnificent Cambodia tour value that is the stunning Angkor Wat Everybody wants a taste of old glory of the long-gone Khmer kingdom in their Cambodia tours.
Today, early in the morning after breakfast in your hotel, IOT's comfortable private van will drive you 45min to the entrance of Angkor Wat Complex, embarking your mysterious Cambodia holiday first in Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat, literally means City of Temples, was used to hold sacrifices at important ceremonies by king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Time lost its track in here and after re-discovery about 150years ago; it has soon become one of the most visited archaeological and artistic sites to all Cambodia tours. Today, under IOT's professional Cambodia tour guide's lead, you will touch every inch and every detail of Angkor Wat. We will finish the tour in Angkor Wat before noon and drive back to Siem Reap downtown for lunch.
beat the heat under the lush trees in Ta Prohm. Hiding itself deep among the canopying trees, Ta Prohm secretly reveals its majesty for those savvy Cambodia tour makers. Ta Prohm, in fact is a brilliant complex of Angkorian architecture and sculpture, including: Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool; Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan Temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII. We will also visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls) and Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century. Finish today's Cambodia tour with a beautiful sunset on the way back to Siem Reap downtown.
At night, IOT will take you for a dinner show of Apsara dance, which is crowned to the west as Khmer Ballet, a real eye treat for your Cambodia tours. Winning over countless hearts of Cambodia tour makers, not only is the charm of ancient culture showed but also the passionate expression of their own faith in a better life to come. Enjoy it!
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Have breakfast in your hotel with traditional Khmer instrument playing. Later, we will drive to Angkor Thom, literally meaning Great City, another famous Cambodia tours' spotlight.
Tuktuks and private transfers are both used to tour Angkor Thom, but in your special Cambodia holiday, you will trek through the marvelous Angkor Thom. Numerous huge pillars are engraved stories about Cambodia's history and culture, as well as some folktales, which greatly amuses us Cambodia tour makers with its vivid lifelikeness and remarkable perseverance. In Angkor Thom, we will visit its attached attractions including the grand South Gate, the Bayon Temple, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. Angkor Thom will give us a joyful and plentiful morning and we will have lunch in a nearby restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will try to beat the heat under the lush trees in Ta Prohm. Hiding itself deep among the canopying trees, Ta Prohm secretly reveals its majesty for those savvy Cambodia tour makers. Ta Prohm, in fact is a brilliant complex of Angkorian architecture and sculpture, including: Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool; Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan Temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII. We will also visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls) and Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century.
Go back to Siem Reap before sunset and have a free night in town.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast in hotel, we will take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to visit the floating village of Chong Kneas. Interestingly different from your own daily life, people here literally depend on the water. In your travel to Indochina, today could be one of the best moments. Later, we will go back to town for lunch.
The afternoon is free for your leisure.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Have a free morning in Siem Reap. Later, an international flight will take you to Bangkok.
Check in upon arrival and have the rest of the day to your own exploration.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.

Your 13-day Indochina holiday is coming to an end today. Hopefully, IOT has done a great job of bringing you an authentic Asia in this Indochina tour package.
Please consider us when you are planning another Indochina holiday!
Bon voyage home!