Temples, Traditions & Tracks: Northern Thailand Tour with Luxury Southeast Asia Voyage

Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.

Arriving in Chiang Mai, your holiday begins with a relaxing three-night hotel stay in Thailand’s cultural capital, where ancient temples, bustling night markets, mountain scenery, and traditional northern Thai cuisine combine to create a charming introduction.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Chiang Mai to experience the city your own way. Perhaps take a scenic mountain trip, visit an ethical elephant sanctuary, join a Thai cooking class, or unwind with a relaxing treatment at a Thai spa.

Today, you’ll embark on a fascinating afternoon tour of Chiang Mai’s historic temples and vibrant local markets. Highlights include the magnificent Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, and Wat Chiang Man, each offering unique insights into the city’s cultural heritage and spiritual traditions.

Today you’ll travel by road to Chiang Rai, stopping en route to visit the striking Wat Rong Khun, also known as the “White Temple”. You’ll also pause at Mae Khachan Hot Springs, where you can relax and admire the natural thermal pools amid peaceful surroundings.

Discover Thailand’s Golden Triangle region, visiting traditional hill tribe villages, the fascinating Hall of Opium Museum, and the bustling border town of Mae Sai. Enjoy beautiful scenery while gaining insight into the area’s unique cultures, history, and rich cross-border heritage.

Flying to Bangkok, you’ll transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps wander through Chinatown’s lively streets, sample street food, or enjoy dinner in one of Bangkok’s stylish rooftop or riverside restaurants.

Travel early to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, gliding by longtail boat through lively canals lined with local life. Discover bustling stalls, sample Thai street food, browse handmade crafts, and encounter one of Thailand’s most well-known trading traditions.

Travel to Kanchanaburi to discover the River Kwai Bridge and wartime history at the Allied cemetery and museum. Ride the historic Death Railway, passing dramatic river scenery, before returning to Bangkok.

Your Northern Thailand tour draws to a close as you transfer to the port at Laem Chabang, where you’ll embark Riviera and settle into your accommodation ready to set sail on the next chapter of your journey

Enjoy a second day at this bustling Thai port before Oceania Riviera sets sail this evening. It’s a final chance to soak up Thailand’s energy before Southeast Asia’s islands and coastlines come into view.

Step ashore in tropical Ko Samui, where palm-fringed beaches meet a lush, jungle-clad interior. Relax on the powder-soft sand of Chaweng or Lamai, visit the towering Big Buddha overlooking the coast, or take a boat trip out to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park.

Discover Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s laid-back coastal city framed by sun-bleached beaches and a bustling fishing harbour. Wander the seafront promenade, browse local markets stacked with fresh produce, or catch a boat out to the nearby islands of Koh Rong.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, where colonial-era boulevards and the pastel-pink Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica meet a fast-paced, modern energy. Wander the aromatic stalls of Ben Thanh Market, admire the ornate Jade Emperor Pagoda, or take in the city’s ceaseless scooter-powered rhythm.

A second day in Ho Chi Minh City brings more time to explore at your own pace. Cruise the Saigon River at sunset, delve into the city’s wartime history at the War Remnants Museum, or wander the lantern-lit lanes of Cholon, the city’s historic Chinatown district.

Sail into Cam Ranh, a gateway to Vietnam’s central coastline and its pristine, white-sand beaches. Relax on the shore, explore the nearby resort city of Nha Trang with its palm-lined seafront and island-dotted bay, or simply admire the turquoise waters framed by forested hills.

Arrive in Coron, a paradise of towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons and some of the clearest waters in the Philippines. Snorkel above vivid coral reefs, kayak into the emerald depths of Kayangan Lake or simply soak up the island’s untouched natural beauty.

Discover Manila, where the walled Spanish-era district of Intramuros meets a soaring modern skyline. Wander cobbled streets past San Agustin Church, one of the oldest in Asia, browse the bustling stalls of Chinatown, or admire panoramic views across Manila Bay at sunset.

Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.