Majestic Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand In 13 Days

Your trip begins with arrival in Vietnam. Your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel by the private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag. 

You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and products’ variety are splashed all over this area. 

After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.  

In the morning, check-out from hotel and get pick-up by the Cruise. Take a route most scenic to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to better explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. 

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming, so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can opt to attend the activities taking part in the boat or relax for the day.

Overnight on cruise.

Rise early for a lesson in Tai Chi or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it’s clear sailing back to the main harbor and the return Hanoi around 17:00. Free at your leisure time. Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the airport, and ready for the next flight to Danang. Then you will transfer from Danang to Hoi An by private vehicle.

Once known as Faifo, Hoi An was an influential port along the Silk Road. For over 500 years, merchants from China, Japan, France, and Portugal settled in the prosperous town resulting in a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, religions, and architecture. In 1999, the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for having the most unique architecture in Southeast Asia. 

Begin your tour on foot into the heart of Hoi An, a former trading port, that welcomed Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arab merchants between the 16th to 18th Centuries. Nowadays, Hoi An is famous for its stunning restored architecture, homemade silk, expert tailors, distinctive yellow walls, and delicious noodles and seafood. Its relaxed vibe and pedestrian streets make this town a pleasure to discover on foot.

Start with a wander through the Chua Ong Pagoda, a stunning Chinese-style structure constructed in 1653 to honor the Chinese general Quan Cong. Then, head onward to the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, famous for the Jinshang Temple dedicated to the goddess of the sea. Since the city's culture was linked closely with the sea - and the safety of merchant sailors that frequented its shores - this temple is one of the most historic and significant in the entire town.

Finally, wander onward to the 200-year-old ancestral Tan Ky House and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Built by Japanese craftsman and doubling as a temple. Learn about how the bridge was constructed, and now it is a major landmark in the city before the guide takes you to the local restaurant for lunch and then back to your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the airport, and ready for the next flight to Siem Reap.

After breakfast, visit to The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Continue visit to Ta Promh (the jungle temple). After lunch, visit to Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, Ta Keo: small, attractive temple in very good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Continue to Angkor Wat: The “7th Wonders’of the World”. World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Continue visit to Bakheng Hill: Sunset viewing on the top of the hill. Bakheng is the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area; this temple-mountain offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat. After dinner, visit to Night & Pub Street. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Special note:

As for the visit of Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple itself, closed for 4 days of a month on the Theravada Buddhist Religious Calendar, visitors are required to wear decent attires with shoulders and knees properly covered (Non-revealing dress). The visitors are particularly requested to stand in queue awaiting their turns to climb up to this peak, and children under twelve year-old are not permitted to do so for their own safety reason.

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the airport, and ready for the next flight to Bangkok.

Overnight in Bangkok.

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Pick up at your hotel and depart from Bangkok to Ratchaburi province for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Damnern Saduak is well known by tourists from around the world as one of a must visit when they travel to Thailand. We start the tour by picking up you from your hotel and heading to the south-west of Bangkok. One they pass by many activities such as visiting the sugar palm factory to see how they make sugar from the palm trees.

Arrive at the pier where you will have experience with taking long tail boat from the pier to the market and along the way you will experience and get close to the local people living along the small canal. Arrive to the floating market where you can see lots of local people selling their goods such as fruits, vegetable, flower etc., on their boat while the customers are on the ground. Besides of seeing you can try local food like coconut juice, and other fresh fruit juice or enjoy buying souvenir for your friend and family.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Pick up from your hotel and head to Visit the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) Cameras may not be allowed to use inside the building. After enjoying the architecture of Chedi continue to the Reclining Buddha image at Wat Pho which is the oldest and largest temple more than 200 years old.

After that continue to visit Wat Benchamabopit well known as the Marble Temple which represents an outstanding success of marriage between Italian marble and classical Thai architecture. After the tour, you will take a flight to Phuket.

Overnight in Phuket.

Free at your leisure to discover Phuket by yourself. Phuket is a beautiful destination for sightseeing and adventuring. The island itself is rife with diverse landscapes, from its famous sandy beaches to forested hills, mountains, limestone cliffs, low plains, lagoons, and lush tropical vegetation. Spend your time exploring the stunning beaches, have a hike to the waterfall for a picnic, or take a boat trip to explore other islands nearby.

Overnight in Phuket.

OPTIONAL TOUR: PHI PHI MAYA BAY + PILEH COVE + BAMBOO ISLAND BY SPEED BOAT

(USD 75 PER PERSON)

07.30 AM. Pick you up from your hotel lobby.

08.30 AM. Meet & greet you at marina. Serve you with snacks and variety of drinks. Check-in and pick up your snorkeling gear, life jacket.

09.00 AM. Depart from pier to Bamboo Island by speed boat.

10.00 AM. Arrive at Bamboo Island. One of the most beautiful spot in Andaman Sea, White sands and turquoise waters blend seamlessly for a marvelous view. Enjoy your time for swimming, snorkeling, sun bath or walking around a beautiful area.

12.30 PM. Enjoy a great lunch at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island and free time on the beach.

02.00 PM. Relaxing and swimming in emerald lagoon at Pileh Lagoon. Visit Maya Bay is a white powder sandy beach and surrounding with a wonderful limestone mountain and trees.

03.30 PM. Go to Monkey Beach then sightseeing outside at Viking cave.

04.15 PM. Back to Phuket with the impression.

05.15 PM. Arrive at pier and transfer back to your hotel with a pleasant trip.

Note: Program can be changed depending on weather and tide conditions.

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Overnight on Phuket.

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Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones.  Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. 

Trip Ends.