Indochina at a Glance: Vietnam Cambodia & Thailand 2 weeks

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, BestPrice Travel tour guide and driver will transfer to the hotel for check-in after a long flight. Please present at Pole No.10(Outside of the Terminal Gate), so our guide can easily find you at the busy airport. Drive 45 minutes to the hotel in the city center; the time for check-in is 14:00; if you require early check-in with a surcharge, please contact your travel consultant. When thoroughly checking in your room, relax and prepare total energy for the next day's excursion. 

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Morning 

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in clarity Hanoi morning.

8:00: Meet our guide at the lobby and start learning about the must-visit historical spots in Hanoi on a car or motorbike according to your interest 

• The first place we set on is Temple of Literature, known as the first university in Vietnam. This place not only symbolizes Confucianism in the Ly dynasty but also has been the birthplace of Vietnamese talents for generations.
• Move to Ba Binh Square, where the great leader Ho Chi Minh read the declaration of Vietnam's independence and his resting place, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Inside that campus, you can also admire the unique architecture of One Pillar Pagoda, one of the critical works of Buddhism in Vietnam.
• Wander along poetic Thanh Nien Road and drop by Tran Quoc Pagoda. Here, take lots of photos as the architecture and beautiful setting of the temple in the middle of West Lake will make you fall in love.

Afternoon

Recharge your power with an authentic Hanoi specialties lunch. 

Back to your hotel, and say goodbye to your tour guide. The rest of the time, you can rest or prepare for your Hanoi by night. 

Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes on Monday and Friday and renovates inside from June to August every year. During the renovation, visitors can't join the tour ceremony but still take pictures outside and visit the surrounding area. 

Stately Designed Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Morning 

8:00 - 8:30: A luxury limousine will pick you up at your hotel after fulfilling breakfast at World Heritage Site Halong Bay.You can relax for 2,5 hours on transfer before starting the trip. We will have a stop halfway.

Upon arrival at the cruise’s waiting lounge in Halong, you will be warmly greeted by cruise staff and do check-in quickly. Transfer to a speedboat to get the cruise, and the cruise manager will give you some exciting bay stories during this time. 

Embark cruise at 12:15, and receive a friendly welcome smile from the captain and cruise crew with a welcome drink. Please check in your room, and a delicious lunch is ready at the restaurant. 

Enjoy lunch while admiring thousands of limestones and islets on the sparkling green water. 

Stunning Halong Bay

Afternoon

When your energy is in full charge, engage in water activities that bring you closer to the bay's natural beauty. Depending on each cruise itinerary, you will conquer the island's peak, caving and kayaking through islets and caves. 

Return to the cruise, have a short rest and try your cooking skill Vietnam cuisine with the chef or sip on cocktails while waiting for charming dusk down in Happy hour, “Buy 01 get 01 drink,” at 17:00 - 17:30 

Evening

A deluxe dinner is served at the restaurant.

This night on the cruise is more vibrant, with activities like squid fishing, watching movies, battle wits with board games, and night bars. 

Morning

6:00: Early birds who want to improve their health can practice Tai Chi Class or just feel the fresh air from your room. Then a light breakfast is prepared enough to recharge to continue the excursion. 

Discover more spots to understand the lifestyle in the fishing village or chill out and swim under the water. Back to the cruise and refresh with the last complete brunch. Please process the check out at 10:00 - 10:30 while cruising towards the pier.

Transfer to a speedboat to get to the pier, say goodbye to the captain and cruise crew, and arrive at the port around 11:15.

Afternoon 

Our driver will transfer you directly to the Hanoi airport for the Ho Chi Minh City flight.

Landing at Tan Son Nhat airport, our transfer drive to the hotel for check-in and refresh for a long day. 

Morning 

Please fully charge your energy with breakfast for this busy excursion 

8:00: Please gather with our guide and driver at the lobby, and we will start to Cu Chi Tunnels adventure, taking you over a 2-hour drive to the outskirts and giving you the serene scenery surrounding. Upon arrival, we engage in exciting activities to learn more about the historical stories of the Vietnam War that are closely tied to the Cu Chi tunnels.

• Gain a brief introduction to these tunnel constructions and their usage in war through a movie. 
• Go into the jungle and find traps, secret entrances, bunkers, and underground hideouts.
• Go down the tunnel, where you will be amazed by the fully furnished underground room network that soldiers created during the war.
• Then, let’s have a break and try specialty cassava with local green tea.

On the way back to the city center, we dine some regional cuisine for a light lunch. 

Afternoon

This afternoon is the time to sightsee the famed landscapes of Ho Chi Minh. 

Coming to the Reunification Palace is an important place that provides valuable knowledge about the President of the Republic of Vietnam. You can also capture breathtaking photos in an airy square and French architecture.

Old post officeand Notre Dame Cathedralare the next stops to admire the architecture and religious imprints left by the French colonialists.

Once entirely collected impressive photos, we move to War Remnants Museum to see the most authentic artifacts depicting a fierce war in Vietnam.

We will take a walk at Ben Thanh Market,where you might stumble across a beautiful and one-of-a-kind souvenir to take back with you.

After a productive day, the tour will end when you are at the hotel.

Note: Notre Dame Cathedral is closing for renovation; visitors can stand outside and take photos

War Remnants Museum In Ho Chi Minh City

Morning

Have breakfast at the hotel, and around 8:00, and our guide will meet you at the lobby for the full-day discovery of the Mekong Delta. 

Drive to Ben Tre Province and on board to cruise along Ham Luong River as it flows entirely Ben Tre. On the stream, you will have time to admire mangrove forests and the daily life of locals around here. 

After sightseeing on board, we visit a coconut processing workshop. Here, you can learn more about Vietnamese traditional products from coconuts. Then, slake with tasty fruit and tea in a mat-weaving house.

Continue to experience“xe loi”(a kind of motorized rickshaw) drive into the fruit orchards, and lush agricultural products appear in front of your sights before delighting in lunch. 

A specialty meal will be served for lunch at a riverside restaurant. 

Afternoon

After lunch, prepare your camera for the next sampan boat trip to discover narrow canals. You will have 10 -15 minutes to sail through the magnificent mangroves. 

Around 17:00, back at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for relaxing 

Morning 

Freely enjoy your time after breakfast at the hotel. If you are fond of feeling the early morning rhythm in this lively city, you can join Good Morning Saigon! with a companion guide.

Please check out the hotel before 12:00 and get our transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the flight to Siem Reap. 

Afternoon

Arriving at Siem Reap airport, meet with our guide and driver to get a glimpse of Khmer culture during the city tour.

• Stop at Angkor National Museum, which takes you back from the creation to the highest point of Khmer civilization. 
• Visit Preah Ang Chek - Preah Ang Chorm Shrine is said to worship two Angkorian princesses in traditional Theravada Buddhist costumes, which locals often come to pray during critical festive periods.

Get to the hotel and check in. Then you have your experience in this ancient city or unwind for tomorrow's temple expedition. 

8:00: Meet our guide after your energy is well-prepared with breakfast and head to the Angkor Temple complex

• First, we visit Ta Prohm Temple, only one temple embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers to have attractive photos in your travel album. 
• Head to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, starting from the South Gate with its giant statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk.
• Explore the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

Contemplate the World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat, the most famous temple on the plain of Angkor, you will learn about the authentic ancient Khmer architecture through five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. 

Conquer the peak of Phnom Bakheng mountain to catch the charming dusk when the sun starts going down. 

Incredible Angkor Wat Architecture

Morning 

Spend this free day exploring other sides of Siem Reap or its surrounding areas with your own personalized experiences. You can enjoy many optional activities that make an exciting adventure trip for seekers.

Morning 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Siem Reap. Depending on your flight time, you’ll have some free time to relax or do some last-minute shopping. Then, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok, Thailand.

Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel in the city center. Check in and take some time to freshen up.

Evening

As night falls, hop into a traditional Thai tuk tuk for an exciting and delicious street food adventure through Bangkok’s vibrant night scene.

With your foodie guide, you’ll taste a variety of local specialties at hidden eateries and street food stalls - from spicy noodles and grilled meats to sweet Thai desserts.

Along the way, pass by famous landmarks beautifully lit at night, and stop at a local market or temple for a cultural touch. This unique culinary experience combines food, fun, and a dash of Bangkok nightlife.

Morning 

Taste Thai and Western foods for breakfast. Today, we will seek out the finest temples in golden temple country.

• Kick off the journey with a stop at Wat Traimit, home to the world's giant solid gold Buddha.
• Go through the historic district to another enormous Buddha monument in Wat Pho.
• The journey continues to the Grand Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Thai Buddhist architecture entire country. 
• Move on to extensive gardens and glittering structures, including Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the prized Emerald Buddha statue from the 14th century.

Flavor delicious lunch at a local restaurant on the way gets to the spot taking a canal boat trip.

Afternoon

Hop on a classic "longtail" boat that meanders through quaint canals and enjoys a quieter life along the riverbank. And a visit to the Bangkok Thonburi side would be complete only with the spectacular and iconic Wat Arun – discovering the iconic 79-meter-tall pagoda overlooking the Chao Phraya River.

Disembark, and the car will take you back to your hotel to relax or discover the vibrant atmosphere only found in Bangkok.

Gorgeous Temple In Thailand

Morning 

8:00 - 8:30: Leaving Bangkok in a minivan when you finish breakfast, we get back in time to the historical sights of Ayutthaya 

• Firstly call on Bang Pa-In Palace, the remarkable European, Gothic, and Thai-Buddhist combined architecture. You will roam vast grounds and admire various temple structures, watchtowers, and peaceful lakes.
• Back to the minivan and reach Wat Yai Chai Mongkolon the east bank of the Pa Sak River, a temple said to have been founded by King U-Thong as a resting place for monks from Sri Lanka.
• Coming to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet special temple does not allow monks to enter due to its “royal” status. 
• Next isWat Mahathat, a highly-sacred temple famous for its Buddha relics and traditional style, previously used as a model for other temples in the old kingdom. The temple's most striking feature appears to be the head of a sandstone sculpture of Buddha interwoven in the roots of the bodhi tree.

Savor lunch at a riverside restaurant to prepare for an afternoon cultural adventure.

Afternoon

Floating along the river, we imagine a magnificent city in the past through the remains of ruins. Ending the tour when the boat docks, you will be driven back to the hotel in Bangkok in the late afternoon. 

Enormous Buddha Lying At Wat Lokayasutharam

Have fun exploring Bangkok or shop at the world’s top shopping malls on your day off. If not, consider signing up for one of our optional exciting tours. Let’s save the most memorable time on the last night in Bangkok. 

Relish your leisure time after breakfast, please check out before 12:00, and our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. We are honored to accompany you to three beautiful Indochina countries during these two weeks. Wish you a safe flight, and see you on the next journey!