Join us on this unforgettable, small-group, all-inclusive journey through Bangkok, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City — an immersive exploration of Southeast Asia’s rich history, vibrant cultures, sacred landmarks, and agricultural traditions. Discover iconic temples and historic sites, connect with local farming communities, savor incredible cuisine, and enjoy seamless travel with high-end accommodations throughout the journey.

Please contact Hoa at hoa@johnshorstravel.com. We'd love to have you join this fabulous tour!

Flights from America usually arrive in Bangkok in the evening, local time.

All guests will be greeted at the airport by a representative from John Shors Travel's Thai partner tour provider, Asian Trails. The Asian Trails representative will drive each group of arriving guests to our downtown hotel, the five-star Anantara Riverside Resort.

Meet at Longtail River Bar and Lounge at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort for pre-dinner drinks and a chance to get to know your fellow travelers.

Enjoy a welcome dinner together with drinks and wonderful local food as we celebrate the beginning of our journey.

Meet in the lobby and depart, alongside our local guide, Grace, for a walking tour of Bangkok.

Arrive in downtown Bangkok and tour the Reclining Buddha.

Explore the nearby temple complex of Wat Pho.

Enjoy lunch at "Sala Rattanakosin Eatery & Bar", a high-ranking restaurant with views of the Chao Phraya River and Wat Arun. We'll enjoy a pre-set, multi-course meal to sample a variety of flavors.

Return to the Anantara Riverside Resort.

Guests will have free time to enjoy hotel amenities, including a pool, spa, and tennis courts.

Depart the Anantara Riverside Resort, by boat, bound for the five-star luxury resort, the Mandarin Oriental. Enjoy a brief tour of the hotel, spending time in the wonderful "Author's Lounge"

Enjoy dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s riverside Italian restaurant, Ciao Terrazza.

Meet in the hotel lobby and walk to the resort's private pier. Board a private longboat for a scenic one-hour cruise through Bangkok's historic canal system.

Continue to Bangkok's largest flower market, where we will explore its vibrant stalls and the surrounding neighborhood. Our local guide, Grace, will explain how flowers are grown in various parts of Thailand, arrive at this market, and then are purchased for various uses throughout the city. We will also pass through a vast wholesale vegetable market on this walk.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, the group will visit and tour the famous Jim Thompson House, a beautiful traditional Thai residence surrounded by lush gardens. Once home to an American businessman who helped revive Thailand’s silk industry, it offers a glimpse into Thai architecture, art, and culture. During the visit, we will learn about Jim Thompson’s life and his role in bringing Thai silk to international attention. We'll also learn about how Thai silk is made.

Head back to the hotel and enjoy free time at our hotel.

Enjoy a family-style dinner at the highly rated SEEN Rooftop Restaurant.

Meet in the lobby with bags packed, and depart for Bangkok’s international airport (BKK).

Proceed through customs and immigration, and then meet our local guide, Pheng. We will board several vans and drive about one hour to the city of Siem Reap. Arrive at our five-star hotel, the Sofitel.

After checking in, relax in your room or enjoy the hotel facilities.

Enjoy a pre-set, multi-course meal at the Sofitel’s lovely restaurant, Mouhot’s Dream.

Meet in hotel lobby and take vans, with local guide, to Angkor Wat.

Enjoy an extensive, guided tour of the extraordinary Angkor Wat, which is considered to be one of the World’s Wonders. Enjoy all that Angkor Wat has to offer.

Enjoy lunch at Khmer Kitchen Restaurant.

After lunch, head to the iconic Ta Prohm Temple. 

Ta Prohm is a hauntingly beautiful 12th-century temple, famously wrapped in the roots of towering strangler fig and silk-cotton trees. Left largely unrestored, it offers a cinematic glimpse into how nature reclaimed the Khmer Empire.

Head back to the hotel and enjoy free time at our hotel.

Depart for dinner at Malis Restaurant

Meet in the hotel lobby and begin a scenic one-hour drive to Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Upon arrival, we will board a boat and visit a traditional fishing village, offering a glimpse into the unique way of life that has developed around the lake for generations.

We will stop at a traditional market, where guests will have the opportunity to see how local farmers sell their produce and gain a deeper appreciation for the important role agriculture plays in everyday Cambodian life.

We will enjoy lunch at Khmer Duerm Restaurant in Siem Reap.

Relax for the rest of the day, or continue exploring the area independently.

An optional excursion to a high-end shopping destination offers the opportunity to enjoy an elegant afternoon exploring carefully curated boutiques, local craftsmanship, and premium retail offerings.

Enjoy an a la carte dinner at Sokkhak River Lounge.

After dinner, guests will have the choice to return to the hotel via van, or to walk to Pub Street with John Shors, and return to the hotel via tuk-tuks.

Meet at the hotel lobby and depart for the nearby countryside via vans. The drive will take about 45 minutes.

Meet your farm guide after arrival, and tour the complex. Learn about the history of the 43 hectare farm, and the process of growing 30 different kinds of crops.

We will also have the opportunity to visit a nearby local village that assists with farming and production, and even pick and taste several of the farm’s produce.

We will enjoy lunch at Chanrey Tree Restaurant.

Relax for the rest of the day, or continue exploring the area independently.

Leave hotel for an early dinner at Butterfly Pea Restaurant, a wonderful local restaurant.

Because we are going to a special performance tonight, we will need to have an early dinner.

Take vans to Phare, The Cambodian Circus (this is more of a Cirque du Soleil than a traditional circus). We will all have good seats for this dynamic performance.

Meet at the hotel lobby and head to the Angkor National Museum.

Return to the hotel and check out of rooms.

Have a late lunch at the hotel.

Enjoy a few hours independently before we head to our next destination.

Meet in the hotel lobby, with bags packed, and take vans to the Siem Reap International Airport.

Meet our local guide at the airport, take a large bus to the Hotel Majestic Saigon, an old French luxury hotel in the best part of town. 

The Hotel Majestic Saigon is located on the famous Dong Khoi Street, which is close to the Saigon River. While this hotel is has seen the passing of a century, it’s still John’s favorite hotel in the city.

Check in and order room service if needed.

After checking into our rooms guests will be able to order room service for a late dinner, or enjoy a quick meal at the hotel's rooftop restaurant, MBAR.

Meet at the hotel lobby and leave in vans, with local guide, for a tour of the impressive Independence Palace.

After the palace, take vans to the Central Post office, as well as Notre Dame Cathedral.

Enjoy lunch at RuNam d’Or, a beautifully set French-Vietnamese restaurant.

The group will split into direct directions to explore. A JST representative will accompany one van with guests, while another rep goes in the other van with guests. 

Options include:

• Visiting the War Remnants Museum (please note that many of this museum’s exhibits are graphic and potentially upsetting).

  • Approximate return to hotel: 4 p.m.

• Visiting the Ben Thanh Market and enjoying some shopping.

  • Approximate return to hotel: 4 p.m.

• Shopping on Dong Khoi Street, which is near our hotel.

• Returning to our hotel and enjoy free time.

Meet at the hotel lobby and enjoy dinner at the Residence Eleven, located at the top of the nearby Hilton Hotel.

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to Bach Dang Pier, where you’ll board a speedboat for a scenic journey into the Mekong Delta. Leave downtown Saigon behind as you cruise through narrow canals and into the Delta’s lush, green tributaries. Along the way, enjoy a light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh fruit, and Vietnamese iced coffee while your guide shares insights into local life along the riverbanks.

Step into a tranquil orchard to see traditional fruit growing and taste sun-ripened fruit picked straight from the trees.

Upon reaching the open waters of the Mekong Delta, known as the Delta of Nine Dragons, cruise into the small, shaded canals of the Thu Thua area.

Stop at a colourful riverside market filled with tropical fruit, fish, and shellfish, with plenty of opportunities for photos.

Then, enjoy a 10-minute traditional rowboat ride through coconut-palm canals before visiting a local village and a farmhouse to sample fresh coconut milk and local snacks.

Continue with a walk to a rural home where three generations live together, offering a glimpse into everyday life in the Delta.

Next, visit a special pagoda that serves as both a place of worship and an orphanage run by Buddhist monks.

Visit a colourful Cao Dai temple, where vibrant architecture reflects a Vietnamese religion that draws inspiration from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity.

A traditional Mekong Delta lunch at a riverside farm stay.

Board the speedboat and cruise back to the city.

Upon arrival at the pier, transfer back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meet in the hotel lobby and head to LuLi's Skyview Restaurant for our farewell dinner. Enjoy traditional, homemade Vietnamese dishes served family-style and prepared by a lovely mother-and-daughter duo.

Transportation provided to Ho Chi Minh City International Airport.

(*This is an all-inclusive tour with the exception of alcoholic beverages and hotel incidentals such as laundry, room service, etc.) 

PRICE OF TOUR: 

• $8,095 per person, based on double occupancy

• $10,695 per person, based on single occupancy

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodations at high-end hotels

• All transportation, including flights, within SE Asia

• All meals and non-alcoholic drinks

• Fees (temples, tours, guides, etc.)

• Excursions (cooking class, museums, etc.)

• All tips

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International airfare to Bangkok and returning from Ho Chi Minh City

• Alcoholic drinks

• Activities during free times such as golf, spa, etc.

• Hotel incidentals such as room service, mini bar, phone charges, laundry, etc.

• Visa to Vietnam (it’s fairly inexpensive, but guests will order online)

• Charges incurred if guests arrive a day early or decide to remain in Asia after the tour ends

• John Shors will accompany the group for the entire trip. The maximum size for any group is 16 guests, plus guides

• Hotels, depending on availability, may end up being different than those listed above, but will still be in the same hotel class

• Restaurants, depending on availability, may end up being different than those listed above, but will be excellent

• Exact tour details may differ slightly from what is listed above, depending on recommendations from local guides

Before booking your slot, please ensure that you are physically and mentally fit to travel fully unassisted. This includes being able to:

• Walk two or more miles per day, including on uneven surfaces

• Go up and down steps and inclines

• Stand for periods of time

• Carry personal bags and luggage independently 

Have a look at our full “Traveler Expectations and Disclaimer” page here.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip. For your convenience, you can explore options from our trusted travel insurance partner here.