In a nutshell

Experience three days of discoveries between Vietnam and Thailand: you’ll cross the alleys of the city of Ho Chi Minh and then see it from the 49th floor of a skyscraper. Bangkok, on the other hand, will open the doors of royal palaces and riverside shrines to you. On the banks of the river, enjoy dinner aboard a boat and a cruise among golden temples that are unique to the world, like the heritage of this city.

Main stops

Day 1 * Ho Chi Minh city museum of Vietnamese history: interior visit and traditional puppet show * Cathedral; Reunification Palace; Chinatown : photo stops * Thien Hau pagoda: internal visit ; Panoramic view from 49th floor of a skyscraper * Walk through the Nguyen Hue district * Flight from Tan Son Nhat to Bangkok * Overnight stay in an exclusive Bangkok hotel

Day 2 * Bang Pa-In royal palace in Bangkok: interior visit * City of Ayutthaya: visit to the temples of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Yai Chai Mongkon, Wat Chaiwattanaram * Traditional dinner aboard a boat, on the waters of the river

Day 3 * Grand royal palace in Bangkok; Wat Phra Kaew temple; Wat Pho temple: interior visits * Sightseeing boat tour on the Chao Phraya river, with view of Wat Arun temple * Flight from Bangkok to Singapore and return to the ship

The programme

Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh from earth to sky * You get your first taste of Ho Chi Minh city at the museum of Vietnamese history, among thousand-year-old finds and puppets that come to life in a traditional show. * Get clicking in Chinatown and in the pagoda dedicated to Thien Hau, the Chinese goddess of the seas. The view comes on the last floor of a skyscraper complete with “skybar”. When do you get another 360° view of the city? * Say farewell to the streets of Nguyen Hue and fly to Bangkok, for a night in an exclusive hotel.

Day 2 – Bangkok, from the park of the temples to dinner aboard a boat * The Thai royal summer palace stands out due to its styles from all over the world, the UNESCO World Heritage Ayutthaya park because of its temples: there’s the one of the kings, the one that stands out over the river… Speaking of which, a boat awaits you on its banks, for a traditional dinner on board.

Day 3 – Sacred treasures and cruise on the Chao Phraya river * On waking, you’ll discover that Buddha has a thousand forms here: in one temple he’s made “of emerald”, sculpted of green jade, in another, enormous and completely golden. * From mystic Thailand to brand-new Thailand: sail the Chao Phraya river with eyes fixed on the complex of the “temple of Dawn”, with its brilliant porcelain spires. * With all your senses sated, take the flight for Singapore and return to the ship.

Good to know

All meals are included.
Bring your passport: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
The experience can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
To enable you to enjoy an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.
Wear suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting: women may wear skirts that cover their knees and men must wear long pants. Remember to cover your shoulders.
In Bang Pa-In royal palace in Bangkok, it is not possible to take photos or videos.