Southeast Asia Explorer
Start your journey in Hong Kong, where the stunning skyline and vibrant culture await. Stay at The Peninsula, enjoying breathtaking views of Victoria Harbor. Accompanied by a private guide, explore the dynamic blend of historic and modern architecture in Central, savor delicious dim sum at local teahouses, and dine at one of the city’s most exclusive Cantonese restaurants.
Next, venture to Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural hub. Here, you’ll explore important historical sites like the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. Stroll through the enchanting Old Quarter, where each street is dedicated to traditional trades, and discover trendy cafes and boutiques. Indulge in delicious street food, including bun cha and pho cuon, and experience a captivating water puppet show.
The following day, embark on an overnight cruise to Halong Bay, renowned for its emerald waters and towering limestone islands. Enjoy breathtaking views, explore hidden caves, and relax on a traditional junk while soaking in the stunning natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your journey continues to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved architecture and lively markets. Stay at a luxurious beachfront resort while exploring the local morning market, historic homes, and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. Here, you can also indulge in custom silk tailoring and take a relaxing boat ride along the river. Optional activities include cooking classes, visits to nearby villages, and biking through the scenic countryside.
Next, fly to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam’s bustling metropolis. With a private guide, learn about the city’s rich history while touring French colonial-era landmarks, the mid-century Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Explore the lively streets of Cholon, the city’s Chinatown, and enjoy a refreshing Vietnamese iced coffee or a banh mi sandwich. Take an excursion to the Mekong Delta or Cu Chi Tunnels for a deeper insight into the region’s culture.
Travel to Siem Reap to explore the breathtaking Angkor ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your private guide will lead you through iconic sites such as Angkor Wat, the sprawling temple city, and Ta Prohm, known for its dramatic jungle overgrowth. Visit Banteay Srei with its intricate pink sandstone carvings, and embark on an excursion to Tonle Sap Lake, where you can cruise past floating villages and stunning ecosystems.
Finally, conclude your adventure in Chiang Mai , nestled among lush mountains and rice paddies. Stay at an exclusive luxury resort, visit a revered mountaintop temple, and engage with elephants at a sanctuary. Explore Chiang Mai’s charming markets and historic temples, with optional activities like golfing, cooking classes, and immersive cultural experiences available upon request. This journey promises lasting memories and a deep connection to the vibrant cultures of Asia.
Hotel Recommendations?
- Hong Kong: The Peninsula Hong Kong, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong or The Upper House
- Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel or Capella Hanoi
- Hoi An: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
- Saigon: Park Hyatt Saigon or The Reverie Saigon
- Siem Reap: Amansara or Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
- Chiang Mai: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Itinerary ideas
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Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights
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Full-day private city tour
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Half-day private city tour or excursion to nearby island
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Private transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Fast-track assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights
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Full-day private city tour. Evening water puppet or opera house performance
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Transfer to Halong bay for overnight
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Transfer from Hanoi Airport to Hoi An.
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Private tour of Hoi An, including river boat cruise
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Morning private tour of local villages
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Private transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Saigon. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon private city tour
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Full-day private city tour or full-day private excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple or to Mekong Delta
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Private transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Fast-track assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Sunset private tour of ruins
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Private touring of temples and ruins
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Private transfer to airport for flight to Bangkok. VIP airport assistance through immigration and connecting flight to Chiang Mai. Private arrival transfer to resort for 4 nights
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Half-day private tour, including option for sunrise alms-giving
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Private excursion to elephant sanctuary or cultural touring. Private evening visit to night market
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Morning market visit and Thai cooking lesson or private cultural touring
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Transfer to Airport
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Heather
9 May 2024 ★★★★★Our 2-week trip to Thailand was fantastic! Chiang Mai felt completely magical and Koh Samui was beautiful. We managed to have fun even on the rainy days. Our guides were perfect, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun, with great insights into the local culture. I've been recommending Absolute Asia Tours to all my friends and I can't wait to travel with you guys again! The coordination of everything was very well done.
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22 May 2024 ★★★★★Our recent trip to China and Mongolia was a great success. Overall we found Absolute Asia Tours services to be excellent throughout the two weeks we were in Asia. For us, Mongolia was definitely the highlight. We thoroughly enjoyed or local guides and drives and they were unfailingly knowledgeable, helpful and amusing. Their languages skills were excellent and we felt that we recieved real insight into this fascinating country. We were intinially drawn to the idea of this trip by the reports of the world class fihing and we were absolutely not disappointed. The fishing guide was first rate and we caught more fish than we could have hoped for - more than 25 each day - with the added bonus of being the only other people in sight for miles arround. AAT created a private ger camp for us on the Onon River and we enjoyed delicious food prepared by our chef in a beautiful unspoled atmosphere. They alo arranged for us to visit a nomadic family and spend time with them at home and organized a dinner with an anthropologist with expert knowledge of the region. AAT fullfilled their promise to tkae us to us to one of the world's best fishing destinations in comfort and style. We would be happy to travel with AAT again and will definitely recommend them to our friends.
Cherry
16 May 2024 ★★★★★We've had two "A+" experience with Absolute Asia Tours. It is a pleasure to work with an organization where I feel confident that what you say will happen, happens. This was true with our complicated China itinerary six years ago, and was true with our recent itinerary in Vietnam. your on the ground guides and logistics were top - notch, and I would recommend you to anyone to visit Asia.
James
17 January 2024 ★★★★★Absolute Asia tours gave us a wonderful tour of Southeast Asia (working with sister-agency My Way Travel based in Vietnam). For our Siem Reap/Angkor Wat journey, our party of two had a private driver and guide named Jak, who was a cheerful and knowledgeable companion, explaining the history, culture, architecture and religious significance of the sites while keeping it always fun. We moved efficiently from site to site, and finished with a boat tour of the fishing village on stilts at Kampong Pluk on the Tonle Sap Lake. During most of our trip we stayed at top-notch locally-owned hotels, but in Siem Reap we were at the excellent local Hyatt hotel. Absolute Asia and My Way Travel our outstanding local providers, less expensive than name-brand group tours, and customized to our interests and schedule.
Hope
2 January 2024 ★★★★★We had an awesome time on cycling tour with AAT! It was incredible, filled with good vibes, laughs & a fantastic way to explore Vietnam & Cambodia. Tony our guide made it special by introducing us to locals and showing us the real charm of these countries. The whole tour was well-organized & the way they took care of us awesome. It's an unforgettable trip and I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Southeast Asia.
Nas
1 January 2024 ★★★★★My group of six completed a 30 day cycling tour in Asia with AAT. We traveled form Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Saigon to Siem Reap. Every day we pedaled through stunning countryside views, passing villages, fields & limestone karsts. Our guide Tony was fantastic-interesting, friendly & personable. This experience stood out as the highlight of our Asia trip.