- 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
20 days
19 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Cambodia - Laos - Thailand - Vietnam
Hanoi/ Phuket
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome to an exciting 20-day odyssey through the heart of Southeast Asia, a meticulously crafted journey designed to immerse you in the very best of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. From the moment you arrive in Vietnam's vibrant capital, Hanoi, you'll be on a path packed with enriching activities and unforgettable experiences. This comprehensive tour blends cultural and historical highlights with stunning natural landscapes, taking you from the mystical waters of Halong Bay and the ancient charm of Hoi An, to the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the intricate tunnels of Cu Chi.
You'll then delve into Cambodia's glorious past, exploring the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor, including the majestic Angkor Wat and the atmospheric Beng Mealea. The journey continues to the serene spiritual haven of Luang Prabang in Laos, where ancient traditions and natural beauty converge. Finally, unwind on the pristine, sun-drenched beaches of Phuket, Thailand, indulging in its vibrant nightlife, delicious cuisine, and tropical allure. With all flights, land transfers, accommodation, and most meals included, and accompanied by a friendly English-speaking guide, you're set for a comfortable, seamless, and truly unforgettable exploration of Southeast Asia's diverse and fascinating cultures.
OVERVIEW ITINERARY
Here is overview itinerary. Please contact for more details and better offers.
Day 1: Hanoi, Vietnam: Arrival & Leisure
Day 2: Hanoi → Halong Bay, Vietnam: Iconic Cruise & Activities
Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi, Vietnam: Bay Exploration & City Return
Day 4: Hanoi → Hoi An, Vietnam: City Tour & Flight to Central Vietnam
Day 5: Hoi An, Vietnam: My Son Sanctuary & Ancient Town Walk
Day 6: Hoi An, Vietnam: Leisure & Exploration
Day 7: Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Leisure & Flight South
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Highlights
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta, Vietnam: River Life & Rural Charm
Day 10: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Floating Market & City Return
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam → Siem Reap, Cambodia: Flight & Leisure
Day 12: Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat
Day 13: Siem Reap, Cambodia: Koh Ker, Beng Mealea & Banteay Srey Temples
Day 14: Siem Reap, Cambodia → Luang Prabang, Laos: Leisure & Flight to Laos
Day 15: Luang Prabang, Laos: Mekong River Cruise & City Temples
Day 16: Luang Prabang, Laos: Kuang Si Waterfall & Rural Life
Day 17: Luang Prabang, Laos → Phuket, Thailand: Leisure & Flight to Island Paradise
Day 18: Phuket, Thailand: Beach Leisure
Day 19: Phuket, Thailand: Explore Phi Phi Island & Optional Phang Nga Bay
Day 20: Phuket, Thailand: Leisure & Departure
DETAIL PROGRAM:
Day 1: Hanoi, Vietnam: Arrival & Leisure
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities:
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax, settle in, or begin exploring the charming streets of Hanoi on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi → Halong Bay, Vietnam: Iconic Cruise & Activities
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation: Overnight on boat in Halong Bay
Activities:
Morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00 AM.
Upon arrival, 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.
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 activities.
Later, return to the vessel, get a refreshing drink, and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery over the bay, a perfect moment for a "Halong photo."
Overnight on board your boat in Halong Bay.
Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi, Vietnam: Bay Exploration & City Return
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities:
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board as you continue your cruise amidst the captivating islands.
You will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village, learning about the fascinating process of pearl cultivation.
Continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, you will make your way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi → Hoi An, Vietnam: City Tour & Flight to Central Vietnam
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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.
After that, you will be transferred to Noi Bai Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang.
Once arrived in Da Nang airport, you’ll be taken to your hotel in Hoi An for your stay.
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 → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Leisure & Flight South
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Morning, breakfast at your hotel. It’s your leisure time until you are transferred to Da Nang airport for your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own, perhaps exploring the bustling Ben Thanh Market or enjoying local street food.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Highlights
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Morning, you'll explore key historical landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City:
Visit the Re-Unification Palace, the former home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam, pivotal in the war's end.
See the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture.
Learn about the harsh realities of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum.
In the afternoon, leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive feat of engineering used by Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War.
Afterwards, enjoy tea and cassava (a staple food for guerrillas during the war).
Once the tour is complete, you will make your way back to the city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: 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 the hotel, you will depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head towards Ben Tre.
Your journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which you will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle.
You will also have the opportunity to stroll through a fruit plantation village.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 10: 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 Cai Rang floating market, a wholesale market of fruit and vegetables at its busiest at this time of the day.
Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village.
Experience the unique “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.
Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam → Siem Reap, Cambodia: Flight & Leisure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
Your leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City until you are transferred to the 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.
The rest of the day is your leisure time to settle in or begin exploring this charming town.
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 visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire, including the iconic Bayon temple with its smiling faces.
Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures, creating an atmospheric, "jungle temple" feel.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant, savoring Khmer cuisine.
In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous and largest 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: Explore Beng Mealea & Koh Ker
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
Depart the city at 8:00 AM and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, you will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest to explore the Koh Ker temple complex, which was the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.
At 10:30 AM, you will drive back towards Siem Reap. On the way back, stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.
At 1:30 PM, visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of this overgrown temple, which lay undiscovered for centuries, offering a truly adventurous feel.
You will then proceed to the last temple visit of the day, Banteay Srey, known as the “gem” of the Angkor area for its exquisite, intricate pink sandstone carvings.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap, Cambodia → Luang Prabang, Laos: Leisure & Flight to Laos
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Activities:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore Siem Reap on your own, perhaps revisiting a favorite spot or doing some last-minute souvenir shopping.
When time has come, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Siem Reap International Airport (REP) for your international flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 15: Luang Prabang, Laos: Mekong River Boat Trip & City Highlights
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Activities:
Morning, visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center to learn about Laos’ many diverse ethnic cultures.
Then, visit Wat Xieng Thong, the royal city's most important and exquisitely decorated temple, a classic example of Luang Prabang temple architecture.
Embark and cruise upstream on the Mekong River, enjoying the scenic views as you head to visit the famous and mysterious Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of Buddha images.
Back to the city. Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai where they make the local rice wine (Lao-Lao).
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit some major places: the National Museum (located in the former Royal Palace), Wat Mai, the UXO Visitor's Centre (providing crucial insights into Laos' unexploded ordnance issue), and Wat Visoun famous for its enormous stupa and its collection of old gilded Buddhas.
Finally, you will reach the summit of Mount Phousi to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic sunset view of Luang Prabang and the surrounding Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 16: Luang Prabang, Laos: Kuang Si Waterfall & Rural Life
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Activities:
Morning, you will drive to Living Land Lao Organic Farm at Ban Phong Van village. Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn and experience the real activities and life of a Lao farmer, perhaps trying your hand at rice planting.
Afternoon, you will drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, a multi-tiered cascade with stunning turquoise pools. You can splash around in the refreshing pools or walk along the forest paths.
Before coming back to Luang Prabang, you still have time to visit Kuang Si Falls Butterflies Park, a newly opened attraction (January 2014) which is now one of the must-see spots in Luang Prabang, offering a serene experience with colorful butterflies.
Return to the city.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 17: Luang Prabang, Laos → Phuket, Thailand: Leisure & Flight to Island Paradise
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Activities:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore Luang Prabang on your own, perhaps visiting the morning market or a local café.
When time has come, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) for your international flight to Phuket, Thailand.
Upon arrival at Phuket International Airport (HKT), you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 18: Phuket, Thailand: Beach Leisure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Today is entirely at your leisure for relaxation at the beautiful beaches of Phuket.
Phuket is a paradise for those who love to relax, sunbathe on its pristine sands, and swim in the inviting turquoise waters. You can enjoy some delicious Thai food or freshly cooked seafood directly on the beach, or go horse riding around Phuket, or perhaps indulge in a traditional Thai massage.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 19: Phuket, Thailand: Explore Phi Phi Island & Optional Phang Nga Bay
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Activities:
Morning, transfer to the pier to head out to the famous Phi Phi Islands.
At approximately 10:30 AM, arrive at Bamboo Island – relax on the white sandy beach and enjoy some snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear blue and green water!
Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Phi Phi Don (the main Phi Phi island).
Then, head to Phi Phi Le, visiting Viking Cave, Monkey Beach (observing monkeys from a safe distance), and the stunning Pileh Lagoon for more snorkeling and swimming.
At 2:30 PM, leave Phi Phi Le to return to the Phuket pier. You will then be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight in Phuket.
Optional Add-On: Visit Phang Nga Bay (B,L):
Morning, transfer to the pier to head out to Phang Nga Bay.
Visit Hong Island and enjoy a relaxing canoe ride throughout the island's unique limestone formations.
Continue to Panak Island for more sightseeing of the impressive limestone cliffs landscape.
Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at the Muslim Village of Panyee Island, a unique village built on stilts. Explore its historical and traditional houses.
At 2:00 PM, visit James Bond Island (Koh Tapu), made famous from the 007 movie.
Afterwards, spend your leisure time relaxing or swimming at Naka or Lawa Island.
At 4:30 PM, arrive back to the pier. You will then be dropped off at your hotel. (Additional cost for this tour)
Day 20: Phuket, Thailand: Leisure & Departure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: None (Departure Day)
Activities:
Morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your leisure time to relax and enjoy the beach for one last time.
When time has come, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Phuket International Airport (HKT) for your departure flight, concluding your incredible journey through Southeast Asia.
Important Notes
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