COSMOS Highlights of Southeast Asia

Your  Highlights of Southeast Asia Tour

With their long histories, interesting cultures, and sprawling landscape, the exciting cities of Southeast Asia offer something for everyone.

Sightseeing tours in Vietnam feature the must-see sites, including Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049, Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge, and a cruise on the Thu Bon River, where you’ll pass unspoiled countryside. A highlight of the trip is your cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the world's most amazing limestone formations. You'll sail by islets, caves, beaches, and floating villages.

Continue to Siem Reap to explore the rich history of the Khmer Empire. Explore the spectacular ruins of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Angkor Thom; 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple, known for its intricate decorations; and more.

Then it’s onwards to Laos for the old-world charm of beautiful Luang Prabang. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, Mount Phousi, and Kuang Si Waterfalls. Sail the Mekong by riverboat, and journey to the Pak Ou Cave, home to many thousands of Buddha images.

But that’s not all! Fly to Thailand, the land of smiles. In Chiang Mai, explore two famous temples, Wat Phra Singh, and Wat Doi Suthep, and visit an amazing elephant sanctuary to learn about the conservation efforts of orphaned and rescued elephants. You’ll then fly to Bangkok to explore Thailand’s capital city. Cruise through the klongs (canals) of Bangkok to see its homes, temples, and the way of life here. Be amazed at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, with its signature spire reaching 260 feet in the air. Explore the Grand Palace and Bangkok’s incredible temples, including the Temple of the Reclining Buddha—the oldest and largest in the city.

These are just some of the many highlights on this tour through southeast Asia. From the historic sites to the stunning scenery, this tour designed for savvy, value-minded travel lovers is a vacation of a lifetime!

Highlights: Bangkok, Chaing Maai, Luang Prabang, Laos, Thailand, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Vietnam

INCLUSIONS: 

• 16 Breakfasts
• 8 Lunches
• 2 Dinners
• Guided city sightseeing of Hanoi including admission to the Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda
• Afternoon sightseeing cruise and lunch on Ha Long Bay
• Guided walking tour of Hoi An with admission to the Hoi An Museum
• Cruise on Thu Bon River and visit to a local fishermen’s village
• Admission and guided tours of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei
• Guided city sightseeing of Luang Prabang including admission to Mount Phousi, Kuang Si Waterfalls, and Pak Ou Cave
• Cruise on the Mekong River and traditional Baci ceremony
• Guided sightseeing of Chiang Mai including admission to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep
• Elephant Nature Park visit with lunch
• Guided sightseeing of Bangkok including admission to the Temple of the Golden Buddha, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and the Grand Palace
• Cruise on Chao Phraya River via long tail boat
• All internal flights

Tour Departure Dates: 1 Nov 2026