A fascinating private tour of the best sights in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Start in Bangkok, considered to be one of the world's top hotspots. According to Travel and Leisure magazine it is Asia's best tourist destination. The city boasts some of the country's most visited historical venues such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Fly to Vietnam's capital of Hanoi. Considered the cultural centre of Vietnam, it has served as the capital for almost a thousand years and every dynasty has left behind an imprint. A city between rivers, it boasts more than 600 pagodas and temples, and the old quarter is a fascinating walking tour. End your tour in the fabled temples of Siem Reap, featuring Angkor Wat. Built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city, the temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. The area was popularised in the West only in the mid-19th century on the publication of Henri Mouhot's travel notes, "One of these temples—a rival to that of Solomon, and erected by some ancient Michelangelo—might take an honourable place beside our most beautiful buildings. It is grander than anything left to us by Greece or Rome." A superb adventure with private guides and the hassle free comfort of Kensington's 24/7 support.

Day 1
Bangkok
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Park Plaza Sukhumvit Hotel (4*) is located in the centre of Bangkok`s thriving Asoke/Sukhumvit district - the city`s most sought after business, retail and entertainment area. Its prime position makes access to Bangkok`s historic buildings, shopping centres and riverside attractions easy. The Queen Sirikit Convention Center are within easy walking distance. The hotel overlooks the picturesque Benjakitti Park and lake. Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok features 95 contemporary guestrooms with an array of state-of-the-art amenities, including an executive work station, LCD television, hardwood floors, a rain shower and high-speed Internet access. CO2, the all-day restaurant and lounge at our Sukhumvit hotel, introduces a new style of innovative hotel dining, serving fresh, expertly prepared Thai, international and Mediterranean cuisine in a private, club-like setting. The hotel also has a rooftop pool and Fitness Center with a view of Benjakitti Park and the city. Bangkok is a frequently chaotic jumble of traffic, temples, savory food and entertainment. Over the last few years, the opening of a slick new elevated tramway that enables visitors to glide over the chaotic scenes below, coupled with the cheap and frequent river boats and the reasonably priced air-conditioned taxis, have made tourism in the city newly appealing. Within the city limits is a wealth of over 300 Buddhist temple and shrines. Most famous are Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple), Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and Wat Trimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha). One of the largest temple complexes in the country is Wat Pho. Altogether, there are over 30 individual temples scattered here, of which the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the largest. The Buddha's statue is enormous, an amazing 47.5m (156ft) long and 15m (49ft) high. Wat Phra Kaeo is a temple complex that houses the Emerald Buddha.

Day 2
Bangkok
This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions:the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Park Plaza Sukhumvit (4*).

Day 3
Bangkok - Hanoi
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Fly from Bangkok to Hanoi. Transfer between Hanoi airport and your Hanoi hotel by private car and english speaking driver. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temmple. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Maison D'Hanoi Hanova Hotel is conveniently located within 3 minutes walk to the famous Hoan Kiem Lake, the old quarters with it's walking streets and colonial architectures. It's 55 tasteful rooms are specially designed for both the leisure and discerning corporate guests alike . The Minh Hai Lobby Gallery, the Piano Bar and all-day-dining Hanova Cafe produces an ambience (every inch) an impeccable and unique boutique hotel . All of the 55 guest rooms and suites are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge, multi-channel satellite televison, mini bar, IDD telephone, shower/bath tub combination, hair dryer, individually controlled air-conditioning, safe-box and free internet access. Suites are with DVD components.
Hanoi is nestled on the banks of the Red River, it is a beautiful city that retains an air of French colonial elegance with pretty yellow stucco buildings lining leafy streets. Hanoi is also a city of lakes, which adds to its air of sleepy grace. In the middle of the city lies the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake with the 18th-century Ngoc Son Temple sitting on an island in its center. To the north of Hoan Kiem Lake is the Old Quarter, a fascinating maze of small antiquated streets lined with markets and pavement restaurants and cafes. Also worth a visit, the former Ville Française was the old French administrative center and is characterized by enormous colonial-era châteaux and wide spacious boulevards. It also houses Hanoi’s most popular attraction, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Day 4
Hanoi
Early morning departure from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay ( 165 km east of Hanoi). Enjoy a boat cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage of Ha Long Bay with its islands, rocks and caves rising from the sea. A fresh sea food lunch is prepared and served during the cruise. Return and transfer to Hanoi. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Maison D'Hanoi (3*).

Day 5
Hanoi - Siem Reap
Transfer between Hanoi airport and your Hanoi hotel by private car and english speaking driver. Fly between Hanoi and Siem Reap today. Flight time is approximately an hour and a half. (one way) Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. Note: departure tax leaving Siem Reap is not included in the tour price (USD$25 per person). Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Board a private wooden boat, and enjoy a cocktail cruise in the beauty and the serenity of the sunset, on the Tonle Sap lake. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). A boutique hotel which is in an old Colonial Style Mansion, and respects the ancient traditional Cambodian architecture. There are two Mansions hidden in a lush tropical garden. The unique salt water pool will refresh your senses after a hot day discovering the Angkor Temples.

Siem Reap is famous for the magnificent temples at Angkor. This ancient and astounding temple complex is what remains of the capital of the once mighty Khmer civilization. Angkor Wat itself, built AD 879-1191 to honor the Hindu god Vishnu, is often hailed as one of the most extraordinary architectural creations ever built, with its intricate bas reliefs, strange acoustics and magnificent soaring towers.

Day 6
Siem Reap
Enjoy a 10 minute ride in a Hot Air Balloon to admire the stunning view of the hidden temples. This is not private and can happen only early in the morning (6AM) or between 3pm and 4pm. Meet at the hotel or airport and transfer for sightseeing. Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple complex, as well as Takeo and Ta Prohm temples. Lunch at Lotus Blanc restaurant. Continue with a visit to Angkor Wat temple complex and enjoy watching Sun Set on Phnom Bakheng. Transfer back to the hotel or to the airport.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Pavillion D'Orient.

Day 7
Siem Reap
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. Note: departure tax leaving Siem Reap is not included in the tour price (USD$25 per person). Fly from Siem Reap to Bangkok. Depart from Siem Reap International airport - end of itinerary.