Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 3 Weeks

Morning

- 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.

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

Arrival Hanoi

- 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:

Option 1: Cooking Class/Street food tour - Explore Vietnamese cuisine by learning some basic traditional dishes or try the local taste through delightful street foods.

Option 2: Water Puppet Show - Watch Vietnamese traditional water performance in which people would tell you fairy tales, legends, or historical stories through that.

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

Morning

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

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

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

One Pillar pagoda

- Drop in on West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda which are the biggest lake and the most ancient pagoda in the capital.

- Finish your trip with a Vietnamese traditional meal and then our tour guide will bring you back to the hotel.

Afternoon

- The rest of the day is all yours.

Morning

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

Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise

- Arrive at the cruise lounge in Halong then boarding to the boat.

- Around 12:00am: Check-in and receive your cabin, your lunch will be served while the cruise traveling to Halong Bay.

Afternoon

- Have a short break before joining afternoon activities such as sightseeing, swimming, and kayaking.

NOTE: Activities are available depends on the cruise's plan and facilities. Please contact us for more details.

Enjoy amazing sunset in Halong

Evening

- Your dinner will be served on board according to the cruise's theme.

- Enjoy a drink on the sundeck or join squid fishing at night.

Morning

- 6:00am:  Welcome 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.

- 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).

Morning

(Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability)

- After the hotel’s breakfast, Join us on a half-day walking tour in Hoi An.

- Travel through old streets with ancient houses and boutiques to observe the daily life of locals here.

- Visit some well-known attractions such as the Japanese Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall.

Local market

- Then, you will be offered a cup of Hoi An’s famous herbal drink sold at a local small vendor. 

- Move to a handicraft store to see how some typical products here are made and buy something as gifts for your family and friends.

Hoi An at night

Evening

- Get back to your hotel to rest.

- You are free to discover Hoi An at night.

Morning

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

Morning

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

- 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.

Flight to Ho Chi Minh city

Morning

(Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability)

Ho Chi Minh city tour

- Join a half-day tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City.

- 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. 

Notre Dame Cathedral

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

Evening

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

Morning

Discover Mekong Delta

- Escape from the noisy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and come to The Mekong Delta.

- Transfer to the Mekong Delta by car

- Explore deep inside this area with fruit orchards, paddy fields, and tranquil villages.

Discover Mekong Delta

Afternoon

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

Morning

- Wake up early to get directly to Cai Rang floating market on time

- Observe amazing scenery where a lot of locals gather at the same spot, boats cover the river with bustling trading activities.

- Get on a motorboat or sampan or go inside the floating market 

- Meet the friendly locals, and taste fresh tropical fruits.

Cai Rang floating market

Afternoon

- Travel to Chau Doc and prepare for your trip to Cambodia tomorrow.

- Prepare your luggage and rest before leaving Vietnam.

Chau Doc - Sam Mountain

Morning

- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel

- 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 or enjoy Phnom Penh on your own.

Chau Doc - Phnom Penh by speed boat

Morning

- Have breakfast before starting your tour

- Join the 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

- 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.

Visit the Royal Palace

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

Drop by the National Museum

- Finally, stop by 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. 

Afternoon

- Travel to Siem Reap from Mekong Bus station.

NOTE: 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.

Morning

NOTE: 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.

Angkor Wat discovery

Afternoon

- Pay a visit to Angkor Wat - the most popular site in the Complex and also the national symbol of Cambodia. 

Angkor Wat discovery

Evening

- Savor an amazing buffet dinner while enjoying the Khmer Traditional dance performance.

Morning

This day is all yours. You are free to explore and experience Siem Reap in your own way. We suggest you should spend time to:

- Enjoying Khmer massage

- Having an interesting cooking class

- Visiting local market for some tasty street foods

- Buy an one-day pass to explore deeper inside Angkor Complex.

Free day in Siem Reap

Morning

- 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.

Siem Reap - Flight to Chiang Mai

Morning

- In the early morning, head directly to Akha Ban Huay Pong and Lisu Ban Don Loong villages.

- Here you can learn more about the local ethnic lifestyle and culture, observe locals’ daily life and farming techniques.

Discover Tribal villages

- 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. 

Afternoon

- Drop on in the old city area, where you can see many gorgeous sacred Buddist temples with unique architecture decored by golden and silver ornaments.

- Take a chance to observe closely how local artisans create lovely and delicate trinkets.

Morning

- 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.

Chiang Mai flight to Bangkok

Morning

NOTE: 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 to 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.

Highlight of Bangkok - Royal Grand Palace

- Move 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”.

- Spend 30 minutes to enjoy the traditional massage here can be an excellent break for your morning trip.

Afternoon

- Start with your boat trip on the Chao Phraya River and passing through the tranquil Klongs (canals) here.

- Then, you will stop by the famous Wat Arun or also known as the “Temple of Dawn” - a magnificent Buddist temple located right on the river west bank.

Boat trip on Chao Phya river

- Visiting the flower and vegetable market nearby the Chao Phraya River 

- 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.

Morning

- Enjoy your breakfast before the car comes and picks you up

- At 8.00 - 8.30am: Transfer to Ayutthaya which is 80km far from Bangkok 

- On the way to Ayutthaya, 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.

Afternoon

- Start exploring Ayutthaya with Wat Mahathat as the first stop. 

- Wat Mongkol Borpit will be your next stop where has an impressive giant bronze sitting Buddha statue.

- Then, come to Wat Phra Si Sanphet which is a relic of Ayutthaya Palace.

- Your trip end at Wat Lokayasutharam where you can see the biggest reclining Buddha statue in Ayutthaya.

Ayutthaya discovery

- Around 3.30 pm: Return to Bangkok in the middle of the afternoon.

Morning

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, or join us on stimulating short tours here:

- Option 1: Jim Thompson House & Museum half day - Appreciate a massive collection of Thai art in the mysterious self-designed house of Jim Thompson

- Option 2: Bangkok Street Food Tour By Tuk Tuk - Loving Thai food will be the biggest motivation of yours to join us on this tour to enjoy every taste in one bite

Morning

- Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your last free time in Thailand

- The driver comes after and takes you to the airport.

- Departure from Bangkok follow the flight time.

This is the end of our long-day trip together. As your travel agent, we are honored to accompany you on your Indochina journey. We hope that you had a good time with us and we looking forward to serve you on future trips!