The Best of Southeast Asia: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 2:00pm. Arrivals throughout the day and early evening. Please note that if you arrive late and miss Orientation, the Group Leader will give you a brief overview tomorrow.
Check in to the hotel, unpack, freshen up and relax. Orientat...
Getting in and out of motorcoaches and tuk tuks. Walking approximately 1.5 miles throughout the day at the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, then to Wat Pho. Wat Pho and Emerald Buddha are sacred sites. Conservative dress required (no shorts); shoes must be remo...
Walking up to 1 mile at airport and at the home hosted dinner.
This morning we are joined by a local expert for a presentation on Thailand’s political economy: the interdisciplinary study of economics, political science, sociology, and other disciplines to under...
Walking up 200 steps to the top of Doi Suthep. Transfer is approximately 12 miles/45 minutes each way by motorcoach.
We travel to Doi Suthep by motorcoach to experience a Buddhist tradition. Here we view the procession of the monks before they ascend the 309 ste...
Drive to encounter the Thai elephants is approximately 34 miles/1 hour each way. Walking up to 2 miles on unpaved, dirt roads.
We travel by vans to the Mae Taeng district to visit an elephant sanctuary. Here we learn from local experts about the plight of the As...
Flight to Luang Prabang is approximately 1 hour.
Free time. Take this opportunity to explore further on your own, or simply relax. Your Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
We come together in the afternoon to transfer by motorcoach to the airp...
Early morning wake up for alms giving. Coaching approximately 2 miles around the city. Walking approximately 2 miles through the market and at the temple.
Before breakfast, we travel by minivans into town to witness a very traditional part of Lao culture - Tak B...
Getting on and off small boats. Walking up riverbanks to explore local villages. There are around 220 steps at Pak Ou Caves to see all the Buddha images in the first and second set of caves.
We take a private boat up the Mekong River to explore the Pak Ou Caves ...
Driving approximately 8 miles/20 minutes in Luang Prabang, including the airport transfer. The drive from Siem Reap airport to the hotel is approximately 6 miles/30 minutes.
We are joined by a local expert for a presentation on the different ethnic groups that m...
Walking up to 1.5 miles at Ta Prohm, along dirt and wooden paths through the temple. Walking for approximately 1/2 mile at Banteay Srei, without a lot of shade in hot and humid conditions.
We depart by motorcoach at around 7am to reach Ta Prohm, the Jungle Templ...
Walking in Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom will be physically straining today. We will spend the whole morning at these ruins, which have uneven steps and stairways. Please remember to bring a flashlight for the early morning visit. You will need to be able to get in and o...
Walking approximately 2 miles/2 hours along the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City, with stops along the way.
We transfer by motorcoach to Siem Reap International Airport for our flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival, we transfer to our program hotel i...
The Cu Chi Tunnels are located outside the city, approximately 1.5-2 hours travel by motorcoach each way (depending on traffic). Walking up to 2 miles at the Cu Chi Tunnels on dirt paths.
We board our motorcoach to visit a local university. Here a professor give...
Getting on/off a motorcoach and a boat; driving approximately 75 miles/2.5 hours each way. Walking approximately 2 miles/2 hours around a village in the Delta.
We set out early for the Mekong Delta. Here we board a boat to explore a region of Vietnam that few vi...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; minimal driving time. Walking up to 2 miles in total throughout the day; paved walkway at Ba Dinh Square. Shorts, tank tops and hats are not permitted at Ba Dinh Square.
We transfer by motorcoach to Ho Chi Minh City airport for our f...
Driving approximately 113 miles/3.5 hours with a stop along the way. Getting on/off a Vietnamese junk boat. We will anchor and spend the night aboard the junk. Land excursions require getting in/out of rowboats, which comfortably sit 4 people.
After checking out...
Getting on/off a Vietnamese junk. Land excursions involve getting in/out of rowboats which comfortably sit 4 people.
We transfer from the junk to the smaller rowboats and explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. We learn about the topography of Ha Long Bay a...
Transfer by motorcoach is approximately 5 miles/1 hour round trip.
This morning we travel by motorcoach to a local village to learn about traditional life in Vietnam. We explore a farmer’s home, take a bicycle or tuk tuk ride around the village and the rice padd...
Hotel check-out is 12:00noon
Prepare for check-out. Program concludes. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are include...
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