SOUTHEAST ASIA

DAY 8 PHUKET (OPTIONAL PHI PHI ISLANDS) (B/-/-)
After breakfast, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

You have the option to join an excursion to the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat. The tour includes stops for swimming and snorkeling at locations such as Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon. You will also have time to explore the islands' white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Lunch, drinks on board the speedboat, snorkeling equipment, and round-trip hotel transfers are all included. In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
OPTIONAL COST: $135 USD

DAY 9 PHUKET (OPTIONAL PHANG NGA) (B/-/-)
After breakfast, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure, or you may choose an optional tour to Phang Nga, a beautiful Thai province. Phang Nga Bay boasts beauty comparable to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay; massive, lush green limestone cliffs rising from turquoise waters create a spectacular visual impact. It is a geological gem featuring islets, lagoons, mangroves, caves, and deep caverns. The bay is sheltered, making it ideal for kayaking year-round. In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
OPTIONAL COST: $135 USD

DAY 10 PHUKET – FREE DAY (B/-/-)
After breakfast, you have the entire day free to pursue activities of your choice. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Vietnam. Overnight stay.
Arrival on your international flight. You will be met at the airport by a Spanish-speaking guide or our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in (check-in from 2:00 PM). The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals are on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11: HANOI – NINH BINH – MUA CAVE – TAM COC – BICH DONG (B, L, -)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we visit Vietnam's 10th-century ancient capital in Ninh Binh province, located about 100 km from Hanoi. It is a stunning destination known as "Ha Long Bay on land."
After a drive of a couple of hours, we arrive and climb to Mua Cave on Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the panoramic view; the site features architecture inspired by the Great Wall of China and is accessed via nearly 500 stone steps. Next, we transfer to the Tam Coc area for a 1.5-hour rowboat ride passing through three caves. The scenery is spectacular during the rice harvest season. After lunch at a local restaurant, we take a short bicycle ride or drive to Bich Dong Pagoda, a small pagoda nestled in the mountainside. The atmosphere here fosters a sense of deep tranquility. Return to Hanoi. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12: HANOI – HA LONG BAY / LAN HA BAY (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we depart by car for the drive to Ha Long, passing rice fields along the way, and arrive at the city's port around midday. Ha Long Bay features over three thousand limestone islands and islets—many covered in vegetation and riddled with awe-inspiring caves—creating a landscape in this part of the Gulf of Tonkin that is among the most admired in Southeast Asia. You will board a cruise ship to tour Ha Long Bay. Lunch is served on board while sailing. You will feel as though you have entered a tranquil world where you can leave everything else behind. Excursions during the cruise may include visits to caves, floating villages, and more. Dinner is served on board. In the evening, you can relax on the deck or try your hand at squid fishing. Overnight stay on board.
Note: En route, there is a 20- to 30-minute stop at a tourist center to allow the driver to rest and use the facilities. The detailed activity schedule depends on the specific cruise.

DAY 13: HA LONG/LAN HA - HANOI – TRICYCLE RIDE (B, L, -)
We recommend waking up early to enjoy the bay views—and perhaps a spectacular sunrise—and joining the Tai Chi session led by the boat's crew. Breakfast on board. The cruise continues across Ha Long Bay, followed by a return to Ha Long port between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Return to Hanoi via the new highway crossing the vast rice paddies of the Red River Delta. Arrival in Hanoi around 4:00 PM, followed by a tricycle ride through the Old Quarter. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 14: HANOI SIGHTSEEING – DEPARTURE FLIGHT (B, -, -)
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is dedicated to sightseeing in Hanoi, specifically the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside) and his residence complex, which includes the Presidential Palace (viewed from the outside), the Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 until his death, and the One Pillar Pagoda—a symbol of this thousand-year-old capital. Next, we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shores of West Lake. We then continue to the Temple of Literature, known as Vietnam's first university and a site highly popular with both foreign and local tourists. In the afternoon, we visit the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays)—one of Vietnam's most interesting museums, showcasing numerous objects and artifacts related to the ritual and cultural lives of the 54 ethnic groups currently coexisting in Vietnam. Finally, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cambodia. Overnight stay.
Arrival at the airport, where you will be met with assistance and a Spanish-speaking guide. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 15: SIEM REAP (B,L,-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will understand why the architectural masterpieces of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat are considered one of the "Seven Wonders of the World." Your tour of the fortified city of Angkor Thom includes the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, both adorned with dramatic bas-reliefs. Continue to the mysterious Bayon Temple—the highlight of Angkor Thom—featuring beautifully preserved bas-reliefs and over 172 giant, smiling stone faces. Visit Srah Srang before arriving at Ta Prohm, where the jungle has been left intact, much as it appeared to early European explorers. The day's highlight is a visit to the magnificent Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. World-renowned for its beauty and splendor, Angkor Wat boasts the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, running along the outer gallery walls and depicting stories from Hindu mythology. Stay to experience an unforgettable sunset—a sight unlike anything you have ever seen!

DAY 16: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B,-,-)
After breakfast, we will head to the airport to catch our flight home.