
Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
Welcome to Vietnam!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 3:
Explore Hô Chi Minh City
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Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels and step into the underground network that once sheltered Vietnamese fighters during the war
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Tour Hô Chi Minh City, from French colonial boulevards to the incense-filled Thien Hau Pagoda, a vibrant temple honoring the sea goddess
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Visit the War Remnants Museum to see sobering images, preserved aircraft, and firsthand accounts of the Vietnam War and its aftermath
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Inside the Reunification Palace, visit war rooms, reception halls, and 1970s-era command centers frozen in time since the fall of Saigon
Day 4:
Ho Chi Minh City
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Take a full-day excursion to the Mekong Delta, exploring Vietnam’s southern waterways and visiting local markets, villages, and rice paddies
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Cruise by boat through narrow canals and along the Mekong River, passing stilt houses, floating shops, and everyday life unfolding along the shore
Day 5:
Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
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Fly to Siem Reap
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Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and its floating villages, gliding through Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake to see homes, schools, and daily life afloat
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Watch the sun set over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng, where temple silhouettes glow against a jungle horizon
Day 6:
Explore Angkor Complex
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Visit the Angkor Archaeological Park and roam through ancient stone cities, crumbling gateways, and towering relics reclaimed by the jungle
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Visit Angkor Wat to witness the world’s largest religious monument, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture surrounded by jungle and moat
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Visit Angkor Thom to walk the ancient walled city built by the Khmer Empire, including Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, and the Elephant Terrace
Day 7:
Siem Reap - Bangkok
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Travel overland from Siem Reap to Bangkok via the Poipet–Aranyaprathet border crossing, journeying through the Cambodian and Thai countryside
Day 8:
Explore Bangkok
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Guided by a local expert, experience Bangkok’s royal and spiritual heart as you explore golden temples, bustling streets, and sacred shrines
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Visit the Grand Palace, a glittering royal compound filled with golden spires, intricate murals, and the revered Emerald Buddha
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Visit Wat Pho to see the massive reclining Buddha, its gold-plated form stretching nearly 50 meters beneath a mosaic-covered roof
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Take a boat tour of the Chao Phraya River and Thonburi klongs, gliding past temples, stilt houses, and Bangkok’s layered life on the water
Day 9:
Bangkok
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Visit Damnoen Saduak, Thailand’s most iconic floating market, where colorful boats brim with fruits, spices, and sizzling street food
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Visit a Thai organic farm to discover sustainable farming techniques and taste the bounty of the countryside
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 10:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.