Southeast Asia Discovery - 18 Days / 17 Nights

Prepare to be awed by the glimmering Grand Palace of Bangkok and the ruins of Angkor in Siem Reap on this eighteen-day journey among the marvels of Southeast Asia. Travel through dense jungle, towering limestone peaks, and emerald rice paddies, as you take in ancient world heritage sights and natural wonders as you enjoy the best that Indochina has to offer.

You'll start off in Bangkok, where amongst polished skyscrapers you will admire historic temples and regal palace grounds. Next, fly to Sukhothai to admire the magnificently preserved structures of the ancient capital of Siam. A drive north through the countryside will transport you to Chiang Mai, where you will stroll to hilltop shrines and cruise on the Ping River.

A short plane trip brings you to Luang Prabang, the former capital of Laos, and a town of charming French colonial architecture and atmospheric temples. You'll fall into the rhythm of life in rural Laos as you explore the rural countryside, and participate in the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a traditional baci ceremony.

From here we fly to Hanoi, cultured capital of Vietnam. As we travel from north to south through this fascination country, you will view the splendor of the thousands of karst islands at Halong Bay, admire the stunning architecture of the Imperial Citadel in Hue, and unwind among the serene winding lanes of Hoi An. Next we're off to Saigon, the frenetic economic capital of the country, home to impressive gems of French colonial architectural, tree-lined boulevards and pulsating markets.

Our last destination is the town of Siem Reap in Cambodia, gateway to the ruins of Angkor. Marvel at how these incredible stone structures have managed to survive centuries of jungle encroachment as you explore one of the most important religious monuments in the world.