THAILAND, LAOS, CAMBODIA & VIETNAM

Discover this city of contrasts, starting with a visit to the exotically perfumed Pak Klong Talat, Bangkok's largest and most colorful flower market. Next, make the pilgrimage - as many devout Buddhists do-to the eclectic Grand Palace, a sprawling complex of glittering halls and pavilions. Explore its spire-topped Throne Room and stunning Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. Ride a tuk-tuk to a local restaurant for lunch. Later, cruise the Chao Phraya on a local boat to a neighborhood temple, where you receive a blessing from a monk and discuss the importance of Buddhism in Thai culture. Continue to peaceful Kudi Jeen, one of Bangkok's most diverse communities. Walk to a family bakery, where you taste a local specialty cake, and then stop at the community's church. Return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

 The Siam
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy immersing in the tranquility of Luang Prabang. Rise before dawn to participate in tak bat, a silent ceremony offering food to local monks who walk in meditation with their alms bowls. Then, visit a local market followed by breakfast at your hotel. Later, explore the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xieng Thong with its impressive tree of life mosaic and richly decorated wooden columns. After lunch, return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon at your leisure, during which you may choose from one of the hotel's Laotian-inspired spa treatments, including a detoxifying cleanse delivered by a healer from the local Hmong tribe.

Rosewood Luang Prabang
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

With the Mekong River as a backdrop, take part in spiritual discussions and rituals that may inspire personal reflection and growth. Begin at a holistic center where you learn how to make traditional floral offerings, which are given as alms at local temples. Afterward, travel by boat to the historical temple of Wat Had Shiew for a more in-depth experience of Buddhist practices, including a meditation with monks. Bask in a leisurely hour of cruising on the Mekong as you return to Luang Prabang. This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel, set on eight acres of gardens and rice paddies. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Phum Baitang
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake early this morning to witness sunrise at Angkor Wat, a moving view of this sacred temple. Continue to Ta Prohm, its crumbling towers and walls draped in a riotous jungle. Return to your hotel for breakfast and a relaxing morning at leisure. Later this afternoon, visit Banteay Srei, known as the "Citadel of the Women." Then, visit a rural village partnering with Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy to install filtered wells as part of the Cambodia Clean Water Project, making this a meaningful opportunity to talk with residents of the community firsthand.

 Phum Baitang
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Meals: Breakfast

Devote a full day to your leisure, whether you explore the resort's private beach, take advantage of the many amenities at your disposal or simply relax.

Six Senses Krabey Island
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Meals: Breakfast

This morning, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, where you are met and transferred to your new accommodations. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure exploring this buzzing, high-energy metropolis. You may wish to visit nearby temples, sample the local cuisine or take advantage of your hotel's many amenities.

InterContinental Saigon Hotel
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Meals: Breakfast