Icons of Asia One-Week Immersive Itinerary
What to expect on this itinerary
Explore Asia in style and connect a series of astonishing highlights, from Angkor to Luang Prabang, during this 1-week getaway. Handcrafted with luxurious hotels and expert guides, this private tour is filled with intimate experiences that will help you fully experience the continent’s wonders. From night markets to elephants, a monk’s blessing to hill tribes and unknown temples, you will avoid the tour groups and savor very personal moments in this incredible corner of the world.
Customizable Itinerary
Bangkok – Atmospheric Markets
Bangkok beguiles visitors and is far more fascinating than its initial impression may suggest. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to a five-star hotel. Early check-in will be arranged, so you can spend the day resting after your flight from the rooftop pool or maybe in the spa. Then, with a private guide, you can nestle into the city’s sublime mix of old and new. Chiang Mai is where you will really uncover traditional culture, so today will be more of an introduction to all the extravagant design and the culture. After a brief tour of the iconic sites, you will journey into Bangkok for an evening at a night market.
What's Included:
Chiang Mai – An Intimate Temple Experience
Chiang Mai – Thailand’s Hill Tribes
Luang Prabang – A World Heritage City
Luang Prabang – Elephants and Black Bears
Siem Reap – An Afternoon at Angkor Wat
Siem Reap – The Highlights of Wider Angkor
Siem Reap – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the delights of Luang Prabang, which is an old-world city that provides a stunning perspective on Asia’s history
- Explore the details of Angkor Wat during an afternoon dedicated to discovering Asia’s architectural wonders
- Savor intimate and personal temple experiences in Chiang Mai, which is Thailand’s cultural hub
- Get up close and personal with elephants and Asiatic black bears at a jungle wildlife sanctuary in Laos
- Uncover the vast highlights of Angkor and visit up to a dozen different temples, including many that lie off the beaten path
- Spend an afternoon with a Karen community near Chiang Mai, which is one of Thailand’s most cherished tribal groups
- Discover the atmospheric wonders and grand architecture of Bangkok, including a food lover’s night market
- Enjoy rejuvenating and peaceful spa experiences that provide a break from the bustle of the city
Detailed Description
Ancient temples soar above the luscious jungle, and their sculpted features are imbued with the details of yesteryear. Markets bustle with smells and sounds, and serenity reigns over temples and spas, which are idyllic places to take a moment and reflect on a continent’s wonder. One week is not enough to witness all of Asia, but many of the continent’s hidden highlights are neatly packaged into this private tour. Covering three countries and four destinations, this tour is a perfect blend of Asia’s contrasting experiences. With expert private guides that will guide you throughout your journey, you will be able to avoid the noisy tour groups and to savor a very personal collection of authentic experiences.
After landing in Bangkok, you will have a day to explore a variety of highlights, from local markets to the city’s grand design and contemporary display. Chiang Mai is Thailand’s cultural hub and also possesses the best spas in Asia. Therefore, you can expect an intimate spa experience after exploring the temples on day two. The following morning, you will explore more old-world Buddhism before a day trip to the hills, where a tribal Karen community will welcome you into their community before teaching you about their way of life. These three days in Thailand will be followed by a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is the region’s most evocative and unchanged old city.
Two nights are essential here because Luang Prabang’s atmosphere is magical after dark, which is when the temple-laden streets are softly lit and pedestrianized. On day four, you can discover the key highlights and develop a strong sense of Laotian heritage. The surrounding jungle will provide superb wildlife experiences on day five, while elephants and Asiatic black bears provide a different side to your travels in Asia. Then, after another direct flight, you will explore Angkor in style. Angkor Wat will be your highlight of day six before you explore the wider Angkor area on day seven. That is three countries, seven days, and an endless amount of local experiences along the way.
Starting Price
$5,200 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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Zicasso’s travel specialist and the team were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process and while on our trip. They made everything easy for us by arranging all transfers, filling out all paperwork for us, and selecting beautiful and high-end choices for every aspect of our travel, from hotel choices to drivers to guides. Everyone was exceptional and professional, and we had no issues. Our trip was stress-free and we felt very supported along the way. We would highly recommend this group for your family trip!
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If you are looking for a travel agency that truly delivers, I can’t recommend Zicasso’s travel company enough. They were a huge help in creating our itinerary and the entire trip ended up being very good value.
What really stood out was the great communication and the fantastic local support we received while in Vietnam and Cambodia. It made a world of difference having local experts available to ensure everything ran smoothly. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend them to everyone!
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With the exception of a problem at the hotel in Hong Kong, all scheduling by Zicasso's travel company was superb. The guides were quite good, and extremely accommodating and knowledgeable.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist was a great resource in assisting us plan a trip to Thailand. We decided "last minute" (February) to plan a trip to Thailand in March and although it was a very short timeline, the travel specialist jumped into action and created several possible itineraries. We had a call so he could better understand our goals and with only a few tweaks, we signed off on a 12-day plan and off we went.
He is very personable and has experience living and traveling in the region, so he could speak first-hand on some of the recommendations. He was very thorough in helping us think through all the details; ie., packing, transportation, guides, drivers, money exchange, battery packs, passports, etc., etc. We did have a few questions while we were in Thailand and he was responsive to our queries.
The local guides and drivers in Thailand were all very good and we totally appreciated having that level of support, which was a first for us. It set a new level of travel for my husband and me. We would definitely work with Zicasso and the travel company for future travel. Thanks for the opportunity.
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To our travel specialist,
We would like to thank you for putting such an amazing trip together for us.
Your hotel choices were spot-on! We were happy to be by the river in Bangkok.
In Hanoi, our guide was a walking Wikipedia. He adjusted our schedule to a perfect spot to see the train upon my request. The signature cruise on a lovely boat was a highlight of the trip.
Our guide in Ho Chi Minh City was great in communication. She reached out on WhatsApp before our arrival. We enjoyed the Happy Buddha and canoe experience.
The tunnel tour was very disappointing. We seemed very rushed and we listened to other tour guides for information. Lunch was at 10.45am and we arrived at the airport five hours before departure.
Our guide in Bangkok was so compassionate. She taught us about offerings and the lotus. The river location was perfect for us.
Our guide in Chiang Mai was very soft-spoken and gave us a fabulous tour. She wanted us to experience the “northern food!"
The elephant sanctuary you chose was perfect, with just the right amount of time.
In Phuket, we were not picked up by our assigned driver. Our guide was there with a driver. She was helpful in the airport upon our return to Hong Kong.
This was an amazing trip for both of us!
Thank you so much!
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We are beyond pleased with our experience using Zicasso! While planning our trip to Thailand, we provided our dates, interests, and budget, and were presented with two tailored itineraries. We chose this tour operator and are so glad we did!
Our travel specialist was instrumental in perfecting our trip, helping us fine-tune the logistics, from hotels and transportation to excursions, while offering excellent suggestions.
Our journey began in Bangkok with our guide, who was friendly, informative, and a joy to spend time with. We then moved on to Chiang Mai with our guide, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. It was clear that both guides truly love what they do and were dedicated to ensuring we had a wonderful time!
We finished our trip with a relaxing stay in Krabi. What we appreciated most was the seamless logistics; our guides met us at every airport, handled all transportation, and recommended fantastic local spots to eat. Not having to worry about the details allowed us to truly enjoy the experience. We highly recommend Zicasso and will definitely be using them for our future travels!
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