Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 3 Weeks

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi. Our tour guide and driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal gate to drive you to your hotel.

The check-in time is 2 p.m., you can book for early check-in with an additional fee.

As this is a free day, you can choose to stay in your room to relax after a long flight or try some optional interesting activities:

• Cooking Class/Street food tour: Explore Vietnamese cuisine by learning some basic traditional dishes or try the local taste through delightful street foods.
• Water Puppet Show: Watch Vietnamese traditional water performance in which people would tell you fairy tales, legends, or historical stories through that.

If you are interested, you can contact our travel consultant to book the above services.

Note: Pole No.10 right outside the terminal gate will be your meeting point with our tour guide and driver at Hanoi Airport.

(Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability; routes and transportation “car or motorbike” can be changed due to your interest)

Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and then take you to the first site of the day: Temple of Literature - 1st university in Vietnam, where was a school for princes and male youngsters from wealthy families.  

Next, you will visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda - a symbol of Hanoi and also Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - where the greatest Vietnamese leader rests in peace.

Please note that you will see the mausoleum from outside and it is closed every Monday and Friday, also from June to August.

The last attractions for your half-day tour in Hanoi are West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda which are the biggest lake and the most ancient pagoda in the capital.

To finish your trip, you will have a meal with Vietnamese traditional cuisine and then our tour guide will bring you back to the hotel. The rest of the day is all yours.

Our driver will pick you up and drive you to Halong Bay.

Arrive at the cruise lounge in Halong then boarding to the boat. After check-in and receiving your cabin, your lunch will be served while the cruise traveling to Halong Bay.

You can have a short break before joining afternoon activities. Cruising in Halong Bay, you will have a chance to experience many interesting things to do such as sightseeing, swimming, and kayaking.

Your dinner will be served on board.

Say hello to a new day in Halong Bay with a short Tai Chi class and admire the stunning sunrise. 

After breakfast, the cruise will bring you to explore more of the bay. Then, your brunch will be served on board during the boat coming back to the port.

Our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi).

Arrive in Da Nang, there will be a car drive you to your hotel in Hoi An. After checking in, you can rest after a long time traveling.

(Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability)

After the hotel’s breakfast, you will join us on a half-day walking tour in Hoi An. During the trip, our tour guide will bring you through old streets with ancient houses and boutiques to observe the daily life of locals here and also visit some well-known attractions such as the Japanese Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall.

Then, you will be offered a cup of Hoi An’s famous herbal drink sold at a local small vendor. For anyone who wants to shop for souvenirs, if there’s time, our tour guide may take you to a handicraft store to see how some typical products here are made and buy something as gifts for your family and friends.

This’s the day that you can freely explore Hoi An. You can try to experience the ancient town on your own or book a day tour to travel nearby destinations as below suggestions:

• Option 1: Half-day tour to My Son Sanctuary - this place is one of the most famous ruins of the Champa Empire in Vietnam which is quite well preserved.

Price from $ US50/ person

• Option 2: Farming Tour in Cam Thanh village - you will have one day to be a local farmer by learning how to grow and harvest crops in nearby Cam Thanh Village.

Price from $ US70/ person

• Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour - a different way to explore Hoi An by riding Vespa throughout the street, visiting some popular attractions, and tasting local foods.

Price from $ US85/ person

After your breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Da Nang Airport and get on a flight to Ho Chi Minh City

The flying time is about 1.5 hours; then, you will arrive at Ho Chi Minh City.

Our driver will drive you to your hotel and you can freely explore the city or just take a nap.

(Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability)

You will join a half-day tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City. Usually, the first stop will be the Reunification Palace where marks the final day of Vietnam World. Then, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post Office will be your next stops. These sites are built in the 19th century and are the typical constructions represented for French colonial architecture in Vietnam.

Finally, you will have a chance to visit a local market where you not only can buy souvenirs but also learn how to bargain. 

End of the tour, our guide will bring you back to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours.

It’s time to escape from the noisy streets of Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning, you will be picked up and then transfer to the Mekong Delta. The tour guide will bring you to explore deep inside this area with fruit orchards, paddy fields, and tranquil villages.

In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Can Tho for staying overnight there.

This is a busy day! Wake up early to get directly to Cai Rang floating market on time, you will see amazing scenery where a lot of locals gather at the same spot, boats cover the river with bustling trading activities. Then, on a motorboat or sampan, you can get inside the floating market, meet the friendly locals, and taste fresh tropical fruits.

Later in the day, you will travel to Chau Doc and prepare for your trip to Cambodia tomorrow.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the boat station to take the speed boat to Phnom Penh.

A local driver will be waiting for you at the port in Cambodia’s capital, then drive you to your hotel for checking in. After that, you can take a nap and enjoy Phnom Penh on your own.

In the morning, you will have a city tour in Phnom Penh to visit all of the must-see attractions here. From your hotel, our tour guide will bring you to the Independence Monument, and after that will be the Royal Palace where the Cambodian royal family is still living inside. From the palace, you also can get to the Silver Pagoda - the most famous Buddist temple in Phnom Penh where the floor is covered by silver tiles.

Continue your trip by visiting the National Museum nearby, where you can see more than 14,000 objects represented to Cambodia’s history and culture.

The last stop of your city tour will be Wat Phnom - the only hill in the city where you can hear the legend of the name “Phnom Penh” and how this city was found. 

In the afternoon, you will travel to Siem Reap from Mekong Bus station. Please note that our guide won’t escort you during your transfer duration; however, you will meet your guide when arriving in Siem Reap. The estimated Phnom Penh - Siem Reap travel time by bus is around 6 hours.

A tour guide will pick you up at Borei Seang Nam station in Siem Reap and take you to your hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. Then, you should rest after a long trip and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.

As the Angkor Wat Complex is huge and needs much time to explore, you will spend all day there. 

Start with Ta Prohm Temple - one of the most famous sites in Angkor Complex that appeared in Tomb Raider. Then, head to the ancient capital of Angkor Empire - Angkor Thom where you can explore the Bayon Temple with the world-known Angkor Smile, the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King, and the Royal Enclosure.

The afternoon itinerary includes your visit to Angkor Wat - the most popular site in the Complex and also the national symbol of Cambodia. It’s an ancient temple covered over 80ha and is perfectly well preserved. In the late afternoon, you will have a chance to admire the stunning sunset view at Angkor Wat.

At night, you will have an amazing buffet dinner while enjoying the Khmer Traditional Dance performance.

This day is all yours. You are free to explore and experience Siem Reap in your own way. We suggest you should spend time enjoying Khmer massage, having an interesting cooking class, visiting local market for some tasty street foods, or simply buy an one-day pass to explore deeper inside Angkor Complex.

Enjoy your last time in Siem Reap before the driver comes and drive you to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. 

After arriving in Chiang Mai, our car will transfer you to your hotel for checking in and relaxation.

You will have a busy day exploring Chiang Mai. 

In the early morning, from your hotel, you will head directly to Akha Ban Huay Pong and Lisu Ban Don Loong villages. The community here is quite similar to ethnic minorities in Yunan, China. Here you can learn more about the local ethnic lifestyle and culture, observe locals’ daily life and farming techniques.

Then, the tour guide will bring you to the nearby Ban Pha Nok Kok village where a Hmong community lives, and have a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. 

in the afternoon, you will be in the old city area, where you can see many gorgeous sacred Buddist temples with unique architecture decored by golden and silver ornaments. Also, you will have a chance to observe closely how local artisans create lovely and delicate trinkets.

Enjoy your free time in Chiang Mai and then take your flight to Bangkok.

Our driver will be waiting for you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

A big metropolis like Bangkok needs at least a full-day time to explore typical attractions here. 

Royal Grand Palace will be your first stop. This is where you can see many famous sites in Bangkok that belong to or have ties to the Thailand royal family such as Wat Phra Kaew with the glorious Emerald Buddha, the Eight Colored Towers, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings, and the Golden Chedi.

Moving to Wat Pho - the highest class royal temple in Thailand where is also known as “the first university” here and the birthplace of “Thai massage”. Spending 30 minutes to enjoy the traditional massage here can be an excellent break for your morning trip.

The afternoon itinerary will start with your boat trip on the Chao Phraya River and passing through the tranquil Klongs (canals) here. Then, you will stop at the famous Wat Arun or also known as the “Temple of Dawn” - a magnificent Buddist temple located right on the river west bank.

Visiting the flower and vegetable market nearby the Chao Phraya River will give you a sight of Bangkok’s rural area where you can see many kinds of flowers, especially the orchid - Thailand’s national flower.

Finally, paying a visit to the Golden Mountain will put an end to your Bangkok city tour.

Note:

• Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.

• Please don’t wear sleeveless, shorts, or sandals when visiting the Grand Palace and temples.

• The inner courts of Grand Palace are closed on Sundays.

Ayutthaya is 80km far from Bangkok so you should wake up early to enjoy your breakfast before the car comes and picks you up at 8.00 - 8.30 am.

On the way to Ayutthaya, you will stop by the Royal Summer Palace at Bang Pa In which belongs to the royal family and is used occasionally for reception and banquet.

Arrive at Ayutthaya by lunch then enjoy your meal at a local restaurant.

Your time of exploring Ayutthaya will start in the early afternoon with Wat Mahathat as the first stop. It’s a 600 years old ancient temple and also the heart of Ayutthaya. This is also where you can see the world-known stoned Buddha head inside the tree. Wat Mongkol Borpit will be your next stop where has an impressive giant bronze sitting Buddha statue. And then, you will come to Wat Phra Si Sanphet which is a relic of Ayutthaya Palace. Finally, your trip will end at Wat Lokayasutharam where you can see the biggest reclining Buddha statue in Ayutthaya.

Return to Bangkok in the middle of the afternoon (around 3.30 pm).

It’s time to enjoy Bangkok on your own. You may go shopping in Siam or some famous markets in the city, book a day tour to visit some attractions that you haven’t visited, and have a tasty dinner in China Town or experience Michelin restaurants here.

Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your last free time in Thailand before the driver comes and takes you to the airport.