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1 Bamba Buddha Ways (2014) Recommended Time: 38 Days Start: Bangkok, Thailand End: Bangkok, Thailand Countries Visited: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Recommended Itinerary This is just a recommended day by day itinerary that you can adapt to work out the perfect schedule for your trip, depending on the time you have to travel and how long you want to stay in each place. DAY 1 Enjoy your free day in Bangkok or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 2 Bangkok Bike Explorer (Day Tour)... Get to know the crazy city of Bangkok by bicycle! Traverse 16 kilometers of flat streets and immerse yourself in the true local life of Bangkok with a local guide who will explain all of the intricacies of the Thai culture and show you the incredible diversity of the warm Thai people. Departure Time: 08:00, 13:00 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: ABC office, 10/5-7, Soi Aree, Sukhumvit Road Soi 26, Bangkok Arrival point: Same as departure point What is Included: Boat Transfers, Bike Rental, Snacks, Drinks, Fruit, & Water, English-Speaking Guide What is not Included: Accommodation Pick-Up/Drop-Off, Other Meals/Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance DAY 3 Bangkok to Sukhothai (Public Bus)...

2 Departure Time: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Arrival point: DAY 4 Enjoy your free day in Sukhothai or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 5 Sukhothai to Chiang Mai (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Duration: 3.5 Hours Departure point: Arrival point: DAY 6 Nature & Villages Trek (Day Tour)... Get ready for a day of adventure just outside of Chiang Mai in the pristine natural jungle and nearby colorful tribal villages. Take a nature walk through the lush jungle to see spectacular panoramic views of the region, visit a beautiful waterfall where you can go for a swim and visit local tribal villages where you can interact with the native people of the region to take a peek into their unique way of life. Reminder: This trek is rated as moderate and will require relatively high fitness Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 10 Hours Departure point: Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai Arrival point: Hotel drop-off in Chiang Mai What is Included: Transportation, Lunch, English Speaking Guide, Medical Insurance What is not Included: Soft Drinks & Snacks, Tips

3 DAY 7 Land & Boat Transport to Laos 3D/2N (Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang) (Multi Day Tour)... Float down the Mekong River in northern Thailand and Laos stopping to see a unique Buddhist/Hindu temple in Chiang Rai. Observe the peaceful sights from your boat on the serene Mekong River as you cruise slowly to Luang Prabang. Departure Time: 10:00 Duration: 3 Days Departure point: Chiang Mai Accommodation Pick-up Arrival point: Luang Prabang River Port What is Included: Minivan & Slow Boat Transportation, 2 Nights Accommodation in Budget Hotels: - 1N Chiang Khong - 1N Pakbeng, Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner, English-Speaking Guide, Large Backpack Fee What is not Included: Other Meals & Drinks,Personal Expenses,Tips,Travel Insurance DAY 8 *** Land & Boat Transport to Laos 3D/2N (Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang) (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 9 *** Land & Boat Transport to Laos 3D/2N (Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang) (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 10 Kuang Si Waterfall Adventure (Day Tour)... Discover the spiritual landscapes of the Mekong River with breathtaking views and a mystical vibe, and visit the pristine Kuang Si Waterfalls where the stream flows over multi-tiered limestone formations emptying into refreshing natural swimming holes, the perfect refuge from the steamy heat. Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick up

4 Arrival point: Hostel drop off What is Included: Minivan What is not Included: English Speaking guide, entrance fees (20,000 kip for the cave & 20,000 kip for the waterfall), lunch. DAY 11 Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 09:00 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Hotel Pick up Arrival point: Downtown Vang Vieng What is Included: Mini van shuttle What is not Included: Hostel drop off DAY 12 Kayaking & Tubing Adventure (Day Tour)... Enjoy a day in nature on this exciting trip to Ban Tam Xang and Tham Nam where you can explore a natural cave near the riverbank, walk along picturesque rice paddies, float down the river on a tube, try out kayaking, go swimming, and more! Departure Time: 09:00 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Hotel pick up Arrival point: Hotel drop-off What is Included: Transportation in truck, lunch, fruit, water, waterproof bag and English speaking guide What is not Included: Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages DAY 13 Vang Vieng to Vientiane (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 10:00, 13:30

5 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Hotel Pick-Up Arrival point: Vientiane City Center Drop-Off DAY 14 Vientiane to Hanoi (Overnight) (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 18:30 Duration: 22 Hours Departure point: Hotel Pick-Up Arrival point: Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Km8 Giai Phong Road, Hoang Mai District DAY 15 Enjoy your free day in Hanoi or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 16 Halong Bay Cruise 3D/2N (Multi Day Tour)... Cruising through the tranquil waters in the Bay of Tonkin among 3,000 islands is an experience you cannot miss! Visit the largest cave in Halong Bay, go kayaking through a floating fishing village, catch some sun aboard the boat and go for a swim with friends. Sleep peacefully aboard your boat and wake up early to catch the sunrise over the tranquil waters. Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 3 Days Departure point: Hotel Pick up in Hanoi (Please note that pick up times can vary slightly depending on whether you are the first clients or last clients to be picked up.) Arrival point: Hotel Drop-off in Hanoi What is Included: Standard Boat Accommodation in shared double room (private room can be arranged for an additional $30 USD per person),meals: 2B/3L/2D,All Land & Boat Transportation,English Speaking Guide,Entrance Fees What is not Included: Drinks,Other Meals,Personal Expenses,Accommodation in Hanoi,Tips,Travel Insurance

6 DAY 17 *** Halong Bay Cruise 3D/2N (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 18 *** Halong Bay Cruise 3D/2N (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 19 Hanoi to Hue (Overnight) (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 18:00 Duration: 13 Hours Departure point: 52 Luong Ngoc Quyen St, Hanoi city Arrival point: Kios 04, 12 Hung Vuong St, Hue city DAY 20 Enjoy your free day in Hue or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 21 Tombs & Pagoda Day Trip (Day Tour)... Go back in time by walking through the elaborate tomb complexes of venerated Vietnamese emperors and imagine what it must have been like to live here during the golden years of the dynasty. Don't miss out on a visit to the Forbidden Purple City, one of the largest and most well-preserved royal cities in Vietnam. Departure Time: 07:30 Duration: 9 Hours Departure point: 12 Hung Vuong St., Hue City Arrival point: Toa Kham Pier

7 What is Included: Bus & Boat Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Lunch What is not Included: Other Meals & Drinks, Entrance Fees, Personal Expenses, Tips DAY 22 Hue to Hoi An (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 08:00, 13:15 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: 37 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hue City Arrival point: 587 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoi An town. DAY 23 Hoi An Bicycle Day Trip (Day Tour)... Ride through the Vietnamese countryside just outside of Hoi An to small islands, local artisans, and have a homemade lunch with a local family. Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 5 Hours Departure point: Accommodation Pick-up Arrival point: Accommodation Drop-off What is Included: Minivan Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Bicycle, Entrance Tickets, Boat Trip, Lunch What is not Included: Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages, Other Meals/Drinks, Tips for Guide, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance DAY 24 Hoi An to Nha Trang (Overnight) (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 18:15 Duration: Hours Departure point: 587 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoi An town Arrival point: 10 Biet Thu St, Nha Trang city

8 DAY 25 Enjoy your free day in Nha Trang or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 26 Snorkelling Day Trip (Day Tour)... Just off the coast of Nha Trang lie several beautiful islands with well protected marine life such as coral reefs and tropical fish of all sorts. Take a peaceful boat ride out to sea to visit Mun, Mot and Tam Islands where you can choose to snorkel, swim, sunbathe or do other optional water activities and enjoy a fresh lunch to make the day complete. Departure Time: 08:30 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: 90C Hung Vuong St., Nha Trang City Arrival point: 90C Hung Vuong St., Nha Trang City What is Included: Minivan to harbor (and vice versa), English speaking guide, boat ride, lunch, snorkel equipment What is not Included: Drinks, optional water sports activities, tips to guide and other personal expenses DAY 27 Nha Trang to Dalat (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 07:30, 13:00 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: 10 Biet Thu St, Nha Trang City Arrival point: 4A Bui Thi Xuan St, Dalat City What is Included: Tourist bus What is not Included: Hostel pick up/drop off DAY 28

9 Enjoy your free day in Dalat or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 29 Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 08:00, 21:30 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: 4A Bui Thi Xuan St, Dalat city Arrival point: De Tham St, Dist 1, HCMC DAY 30 Enjoy your free day in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 31 Mekong Delta Highlights Adventure 2D/1N (Multi Day Tour)... Get to know the famous Mekong Delta and discover the traditional vietnamese way of life on an amazing 2-day trip. Begin your adventure from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and see bustling floating markets, riverside villages, beautiful landscapes. Departure Time: 07:45 Duration: 2 Days Departure point: Saigon City Center Meeting Point (The Sinh Tourist Office, 246 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao) Arrival point: Saigon City Center Meeting Point (The Sinh Tourist Office, 246 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao) What is Included: 1-night private room accommodation in Can Tho,Meals: 1B/1L/1D,All Land & Boat Transportation,English Speaking Guide,All Activities as per itinerary What is not Included: Other Meals & Drinks,Accommodation Pick-up & Drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),Personal Expenses,Tips for Guide & Driver,Travel Insurance DAY 32

10 *** Mekong Delta Highlights Adventure 2D/1N (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 33 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Phnom Penh (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 06:30, 08:30, 11:30, 15:30 Duration: 6.5 Hours Departure point: De Tham St, Dist 1, HCMC Arrival point: Phnom Penh Bus station DAY 34 Killing Fields & Prison S21 Tour (Including Entrance Fees & Audioguides) (Day Tour)... Visit the S21 Prison (Genocide Museum) in Phnom Penh and the Killing Fields about 15 km from the city center. Wander around the complex and learn about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge genocide through fascinating audio tours. Learn about this horrible tragedy from Cambodian history. Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Hotel Pick Up (inner city) Arrival point: Hotel Drop-off (inner city) What is Included: Hotel pick up and drop off (inner city), Tuk Tuk Transportation, Entrance Fees & Audio Guides at the Genocide Museum & Killing Fields What is not Included: Tour Guide (this is not a guided tour), Personal Expenses, Meals/Drinks,Tips DAY 35 Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 07:30, 08:30, 12:30, 14:15 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Accommodation Pick-up Arrival point: Accommodation Drop-off

11 DAY 36 Angkor Wat Day Trip (Entrances Included) (Day Tour)... Go back in time to see the impressive national heritage of Cambodia's ancient Khmer Dynasties in the middle of the steamy jungle where intricately built temples and royal palaces sit majestically in a natural setting surrounded by trees, reflection pools, moats and gardens. Look for Hindu dancing women, huge Buddha heads carved into the temple walls and the tree-covered temples from Tomb Raider. Departure Time: 08:30 Duration: 11 Hours Departure point: Accommodation Pickup Arrival point: Accommodation Drop-off What is Included: Shared Transportation,Local English Speaking Tour Guide, 1 Bottle of Drinking Water What is not Included: Lunch,1 day Angkor Pass Entrance fee - $20 USD for one-day. (Included only when tour/bus pass is purchased after 01Jan16. If you purchased your tour/bus pass before 01Jan16, then this fee is not included.) DAY 37 Siem Reap to Bangkok (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Accommodation Pick-up Arrival point: Democracy Monument Ratchadamnoen Kland Road, Bangkok DAY 38 Enjoy your free day in Bangkok or add an optional extra activity.... What's included in your Pass?

12 Experiences Bangkok Bike Explorer Nature & Villages Trek Land & Boat Transport to Laos 3D/2N (Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang) Kuang Si Waterfall Adventure Kayaking & Tubing Adventure Halong Bay Cruise 3D/2N Tombs & Pagoda Day Trip Hoi An Bicycle Day Trip Snorkelling Day Trip Mekong Delta Highlights Adventure 2D/1N Killing Fields & Prison S21 Tour (Including Entrance Fees & Audioguides) Angkor Wat Day Trip (Entrances Included) Flexibility Unlimited Schedule Changes Daily Departures Choose your own Accommodation Transportation Public Bus Hostel Pick-up shuttle Shuttle Concierge Service English Speaking Assistance (Skype, Online Chat, Gmail Chat, Phone, Online Trip Manager)

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