- All flights in the tour
- Hotel & accommodation
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transfer vehicle
- Entrance and sightseeing tickets
16 days
15 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Hanoi - Halong bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh - Cu Ch -, Mekong delta - Siem Reap - Phuket
Hanoi/ Phuket
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Embark on an extraordinary 16-day immersive journey across Southeast Asia, an adventure designed to reveal the very best of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. This meticulously crafted tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation, promising a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Begin in the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, then delve into the serene waterways of the Mekong Delta and the ancient charm of Hoi An. Ascend to the majestic Halong Bay in Northern Vietnam before crossing into Cambodia to explore the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat complex, a testament to a magnificent ancient civilization. Conclude your epic journey by unwinding on the sun-drenched beaches of Phuket, Thailand, indulging in its vibrant nightlife, delicious cuisine, and exotic tropical paradise. Join us and discover the profound history, rich cultural heritage, and stunning natural landscapes that make these three countries truly remarkable.
OVERVIEW ITINERARY
Here is overview itinerary. Please contact for more details and better offers.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Arrival & Leisure
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta, Vietnam: River Life & Rural Charm
Day 3: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Floating Market & City Return
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City → Hoi An, Vietnam: Flight to Central Coast
Day 5: Hoi An, Vietnam: My Son Sanctuary & Ancient Town Walk
Day 6: Hoi An, Vietnam: Leisure & Exploration
Day 7: Hoi An → Hanoi, Vietnam: Leisure & Flight North
Day 8: Hanoi → Halong Bay, Vietnam: Iconic Cruise & Activities
Day 9: Halong Bay → Hanoi, Vietnam: Pearl Farm & Bay Exploration
Day 10: Hanoi, Vietnam: City Tour & Old Quarter Experience
Day 11: Hanoi, Vietnam → Siem Reap, Cambodia: Flight & Leisure
Day 12: Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat Grandeur
Day 13: Siem Reap, Cambodia → Phuket, Thailand: Museum, Tonle Sap & Flight to Island Paradise
Day 14: Phuket, Thailand: Beach Leisure & Optional Phi Phi Island Tour
Day 15: Phuket, Thailand: Beach Leisure
Day 16: Phuket, Thailand: Departure
DETAIL PROGRAM:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Arrival & Leisure
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Upon your arrival at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), our driver will greet you and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Take this opportunity to explore the city at your own pace, unwind after your journey, or simply relax and soak up the local ambiance of Vietnam's largest city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta, Vietnam: River Life & Rural Charm
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Activities:
Following breakfast at your hotel, depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head south towards Ben Tre, a gateway to the lush Mekong Delta.
Your journey will include a captivating boat trip along the Mekong River, offering glimpses into the daily lives of the local communities.
Visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle, perhaps observing coconut candy production or brick making.
You will also have the opportunity to stroll through a vibrant fruit plantation village, sampling fresh tropical produce.
Continue your journey to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 3: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Floating Market & City Return
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Around 6:30 AM, you will be picked up to visit the iconic Cai Rang Floating Market, a bustling wholesale market of fruits and vegetables at its busiest during the early morning.
Continue cruising through the intricate small channel system of the delta and visit a local rice noodle making village, observing traditional methods.
Experience crossing a traditional "Monkey Bridge" in the Delta, a unique and sometimes challenging local structure.
Break for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City → Hoi An, Vietnam: Flight to Central Coast
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Activities:
After breakfast, you will be transferred straight to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, you will be met and taken to your hotel in Hoi An, a charming ancient town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Check-in and spend your time at leisure, perhaps beginning to explore the quaint streets of Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An, Vietnam: My Son Sanctuary & Ancient Town Walk
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Activities:
Morning breakfast at your hotel. Today, you start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom. Explore the ancient Hindu temples and ruins set in a lush valley.
In the afternoon, embark on a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town:
Discover Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, bustling with vendors and local produce.
Visit the historic Old House of Tan Ky, a beautifully preserved merchant's house.
Explore the vibrant Fu Jian Assembly Hall, a Chinese temple with intricate architecture.
Cross the iconic 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a symbol of Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An, Vietnam: Leisure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Today is your leisure time to continue exploring the charming Old Town of Hoi An at your own pace. You can enjoy shopping for tailor-made clothes, local handicrafts, or simply relax at a riverside café and soak in the town's unique ambiance.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An → Hanoi, Vietnam: Leisure & Flight North
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities:
Morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your leisure time in Hoi An's old town. You can take another walk for shopping, or simply relax with a cup of Vietnamese coffee by the river.
In the afternoon, your driver will transfer you to Da Nang airport for your domestic flight to Hanoi, Vietnam's historic capital.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you will be met and taken to your hotel for your stay.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi → Halong Bay, Vietnam: Iconic Cruise & Activities
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation: Overnight on board a cruise in Halong Bay
Activities:
Morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and depart for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at approximately 8:00 AM.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, you will board your traditional Vietnamese vessel (junk boat) and partake in a delectable lunch as you begin cruising through thousands of stunning limestone islands and islets, forming a mystical landscape.
Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the magnificent Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave).
Enjoy activities such as kayaking amidst the karsts, swimming in the emerald waters, and other onboard leisure.
Later, return to the vessel, get a refreshing drink, and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery over the bay, a perfect "Halong photo" opportunity.
Overnight on board your boat in Halong Bay.
Day 9: Halong Bay → Hanoi, Vietnam: Pearl Farm & Bay Exploration
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities:
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board as you continue your cruise.
You will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village, learning about the process of pearl cultivation.
Continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets, soaking in the serene beauty.
During lunch on board, you will make your way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi, Vietnam: City Tour & Old Quarter Experience
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities:
Explore the historic Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first national university.
Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, a central landmark, and visit the serene Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake.
Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
Experience a unique cyclo tour (rickshaw) for sightseeing around the vibrant and bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi, observing its narrow streets and traditional architecture. This is a great "watch video" opportunity.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 11: Hanoi, Vietnam → Siem Reap, Cambodia: Flight & Leisure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
Morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
You will have some leisure time to explore Hanoi city at your own pace until it is time for your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your international flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport (REP), you will be met by your private guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Siem Reap, Cambodia: Explore the Angkor Complex
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
In the morning, you will begin your exploration of the magnificent Angkor complex, starting with Angkor Thom, the ancient walled capital of the Khmer empire. Explore its iconic Bayon temple with its smiling faces, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex famously left largely as it was found, with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures, creating a mystical atmosphere.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant, savoring Khmer cuisine.
In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous and well-preserved of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, renowned for its intricate bas-reliefs and architectural grandeur.
In the evening, enjoy a delightful buffet dinner and watch a captivating Khmer Traditional Dance Show (Apsara dance) at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap, Cambodia → Phuket, Thailand: Museum, Tonle Sap & Flight to Island Paradise
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: None (Departure Day from Siem Reap, Arrival Day in Phuket)
Activities:
Morning, start the tour by visiting the National Museum (Angkor National Museum). Here, you can explore a rich collection of Khmer art, artifacts, and historical exhibits that provide valuable insights into the culture and history of Cambodia.
After the museum, take a fascinating boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. This is an opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the lake and see some of the local fishing villages and unique floating communities that call it home.
After the lake tour, head downtown to visit Artisan's D'angkor, the carving art school, where you can witness the intricate art of stone carving and other traditional crafts being performed by local artisans.
Next, continue your visit to Wat Thmei, a beautiful pagoda known for its memorial stupa that contains the skulls of Khmer Rouge victims, serving as a poignant reminder of Cambodia's history.
Afterward, enjoy lunch and spend some leisure time in Siem Reap until it is time for your transfer to Siem Reap International Airport (REP) for your international flight to Phuket, Thailand.
Upon arrival at Phuket International Airport (HKT), you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Phuket for check-in. (The itinerary implies an overnight in Phuket, but the meal plan indicates departure from Siem Reap after lunch. Assuming arrival in Phuket for overnight).
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 14: Phuket, Thailand: Beach Leisure & Optional Phi Phi Island Tour
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Activities:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Today is dedicated to your leisure and relaxation at the beautiful beaches of Phuket. Unwind on the sands, swim in the turquoise waters, or explore the local area.
Overnight in Phuket.
Optional Add-On: Koh Phi Phi – Boat Tour (B,L):
Morning, pick up from your hotel. Around 9:00 AM, have some coffee and tea at the pier before departure.
At 9:30 AM, depart from the pier and reach the famous Maya Bay (often viewed from the boat due to conservation efforts) around 10:30 AM.
Have sightseeing around Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay. After that, visit Pileh Lagoon for snorkeling and swimming in its emerald waters.
Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Phi Phi Don (the main Phi Phi island).
At 2:45 PM, depart Phi Phi island to go to Monkey Beach (observing monkeys from a safe distance).
Spend your leisure time at Monkey Beach before returning to the Phuket pier at 4:00 PM. Drop back to your hotel. (Additional cost for this tour)
Day 15: Phuket, Thailand: Beach Leisure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your leisure and relaxation continue at the beach in Phuket.
Phuket is a paradise for those who love to relax, sunbathe, and swim. You can further enjoy delicious Thai food or freshly cooked seafood on the beach, or explore other activities like going horse riding around Phuket, trying watersports, or simply indulging in a Thai massage.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 16: Phuket, Thailand: Departure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: None (Departure Day)
Activities:
Morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Spend your leisure time relaxing and enjoying the beach in Phuket until it's time for your departure.
When the time has come, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Phuket International Airport (HKT) for your flight back to Australia, concluding your incredible journey through Southeast Asia.
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