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Fresno City College Thailand–Vietnam Study Abroad Tour

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Detailed Trip Description

This tour combines the best of Thailand and Cambodia to create an unbelievable travel experience. This is a trip full of many adventures!

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
In Flight.
Commercial Flight

In the early evening we depart from Fresno for San Francisco International airport (or it could be Los Angeles International) for your late night flight to Bangkok (via Singapore). The adventure begins!


Day 2 - On the Plane

 
In Flight.
Commercial Flight

Because we cross the international dateline, we lose a day, but we will regain it when we return. (meals on flight)


Day 3 - Singapore

 
Singapore-Bangkok.
Airport Transfer

You will arrive in Singapore early in the morning. You will continue on your flight to Bangkok, Thailand where your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel.

Hotel

Hotel : Stay at D'MA Pavilion Hotel or Baiyoke Sky Hotel.


Day 4 - Bangkok

 
Sightseeing

This conservative dress day begins with a tour of Wat Po, the Reclining Buddha Temple. This temple features many exciting buildings and the 80-foot long brass Buddha statue. Afterwards we tour the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo.

Bangkok Sightseeing picture
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

After lunch we take a Chao Praya River cruise with a stop at the Temple of the Sun which is where the 3rd capital of Siam was located (just across the river from Bangkok). B, L.


Day 5 - Bangkok

 
Sightseeing

The morning is free. After the cruise we will visit the Arts University Drama Department to speak with performing artists about the Thai approach to theatre, music, and dance. We will observe classes in session and watch dance demonstrations.B

Bangkok Sightseeing picture
Performing Arts

Evening: We go to the Joe Louis Puppet Theatre where we will be able to go backstage, meet the puppeteers, see the puppets up close, and learn how they are operated. This is a traditional Thai puppetry form which requires three puppeteers per puppet who are thoroughly trained in traditional Thai dance as well as puppetry. After dinner we will enjoy a performance by the company.

Shopping

We then will explore the nearby Night Market after the show. B, L, D.


Day 6 - Bangkok

 
Sightseeing

Free day in Bangkok.


Day 7 - Bangkok

 
Cooking Classes

Thai cooking class. The rest of the day is free. B


Day 8 - Thailand

 
Shopping

We leave early to visit Wat Khanon and see over 300 Nang Yai Shadow Puppets, watch a demonstration.

River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Then travel on to the Floating Market. Here we will cruise on the canals through a Thai river neighborhood into the Floating Market area. B, L.


Day 9 - Bangkok

 
Sightseeing

Free day B. (suggestion: Visit the National Museum or take a walking tour of China Town)


Day 10 - Bangkok

 
Shopping

Free Day (If you want you can go shopping at a Gem Factory, Shopping Center. Etc.)


Day 11 - Hanoi

 
Airport Transfer

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.

Hotel

There your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Stay at Hong Gnoc Hotel. The rest of the time is free. B.


Day 12 - Hanoi

 
Sightseeing

There our guide will meet us and take us on a driving tour of old Chinatown, the legendary Hanoi Hilton wall and gate, and other important sites. After lunch we will go for a cyclo-rickshaw tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The ride will end at the the ancient shrine and the oldest University in Hanoi, the Confucius Literature Center (where there is a traditional Vietnamese music performance in the back building).

Hotel

We will check into our hotel mid-afternoon. The rest of the day if free. B, L.


Day 13 - Hanoi

 
Sightseeing

The day begins early with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Museum, and the surrounding grounds. We then go to the Museum of Ethnology. This museum not only features the culture, tools and ethnic costumes of the various minorities, but also features full-size buildings from various groups that we may tour. (Pay the camera fee!). In the afternoon you will given a tour of Hanoi to visit the Municipal Theatre, Kim Dong Theatre and the Old French Quarter. B, L


Day 14 - Hanoi

 
Sightseeing

Today we will travel outside of town to visit the stage and temple area where water puppeteers are trained.

Performing Arts

We will attend a performance and afterwards tour backstage at the Water Puppets Theatre where we will learn about the mechanics and secrets of this unique form of drama. (Traditionally, the mechanics of Water Puppetry were a well- guarded secret). B.


Day 15 - Hanoi

 
Free Day.
Option:
Ocean Cruise

Today we cruise on some of the most beautiful waters on earth, Halong Bay. We drive north through the Hanoi Delta to Halong harbor. There we board our private ship to cruise through the islands, have lunch, and visit some caves. We stay overnight onboard. (The ship has small, clean, and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and flush toilets). B, L, D.

Hanoi Ocean Cruise picture

Day 16 - Singapore

 
Relaxation

Free Day.

Option:
Airport Transfer

We return from Halong Bay and drive back to the Hanoi airport for your flight to Singapore.

Hotel

There you will take the coach transfer to your hotel in Singapore. The rest of the day is free.


Day 17 - Singapore

 
Singapore-U.S.A.
Airport Transfer

The day is free in Singapore. Then you will take the late afternoon coach transfer back to the airport for your flight back to Fresno in the USA.


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