Vietnam - Cambodia - Thailand
16 Nights / 17 Days
This itinerary is customizable according to your need
Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our guide holding a sign with your name on it. Then, have dinner and transfer to your hotel for check-in
Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.
Meal: Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Morning, start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation's founder. Explore Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the rural style Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts where he lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi's icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.
Afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake or “Returned Sword Lake” which originated from a legend of a sacred sword. On an island in the lake, there locates Ngoc Son Temple which is accessible by a classically red painted wooden bridge. Touring through the Old Quarter, famous for its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past by cyclo or enjoying a coffee at a local cafe. Dinner at the restaurant.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
At ~ 8.00, we pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Commence the trip by taking a boat trip discovering Trang An Grottoes, which have forested limestone mounts contrasting in emerald water, caves, lowland and rivers. We will visit a cave network with beautiful stalactites of all shapes and colors. After that, you have lunch at a local restaurant and take a rest before visiting Mua Cave.
Later, we keep moving to visit Mua Cave. Mua Cave has its meaning as “dancing cave” because this site was previously considered as the place where Tran king used to come to enjoy dancing & singing shows performed in this cave. Buy cave is constructed following the model of “miniature Great Wall” in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountains to conquer. It is a hard trek up with many of its uneven limestone steps (expecially at the top point) but worth your conquering efforts for an impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc, Trang An, Ninh Binh city as well as a wonderful panoramic view of rice fields and limestone mountains when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long Mountain. Have a great moment to view sunset. Have lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, we will visit Hoa Lu. From 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the first ancient capital of Vietnam. Built by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty. Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and also Vietnam’s first emperor and the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculpture of stone and wood are still preserved.
Return to hotel in Hanoi. Have dinner at the restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Following breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on Ha Long cruise
Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi late in the afternoon. Then, you are transferred by our guide & driver to Noi Bai International Airport for flight departure to Da Nang
Arrival Da Nang airport, pick up by our guide & driver then transfer to Hotel for check in. Have dinner at the restaurant
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (Or 1 brunch), Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
Morning, departure for Ba Na Hills, or Chua Mount (Mount of Goddess), by passing the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach. Ba Na Hills used to be a small French resort nestled in the mountains and recently has been turning into the most well-known amusement park of Vietnam thanks to its good location, formation and climate.
Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records as the longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and the highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). The cable cars were built to feed the mountaintop of Ba Na Hills, but they're also the perfect way to get spectacular views of Danang and the surrounding forests.
Upon reaching Ba Na Hills, start the trip with a visit to Golden Bridge which is designed to connect the cable car station with the main gardens of this mountaintop. It is also to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and is 150 meters long with two giant hands, constructed of fiberglass and wire mesh. These two hands appear like stone hands that support the structure.
After the Golden Bridge, we'll continue to visit Le Jardin d' Amour, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then left the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of the mountain where there are remains of the old French villas found. Start conquering the Peak of Chua Mount at the height of 1,487m, viewing the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. After the Peak of Chua Mount, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Lunch at local restaurant. Play with wild monkeys and take photos. Freely until time back to Cable car Station to return to the foot of the Mountain. Transfer back to Da Nang City. Have dinner at the restaurant
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
Start your half day excursion to Cam Thanh village by car transfer. Board on a local basket boat to Cam Thanh water coconut village to learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community and begin cruising to Cua Dai river where there are thousands of water coconut trees which used to be the habitat of the Vietnamese army during the war. Join in local fisherman on the river and experience from learning traditional fishing techniques on round net or cast net. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat. Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked watersways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides. Have lunch at the restaurant.
Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is now a peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved architecture, lifestyles and traditions. The town exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Your sightseeing will include the iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side as a prominent example of Japanese architecture, the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 admitting antique ceramic artifacts. You will also visit the 200-year-old Tan Ky House typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence, Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers to worship Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese general whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and justice and the local market vibrant with colors and activities. Have dinner at the restaurant.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up and transfer to Da Nang airport for flight departure to Phom Penh, Upon arrival Phnom Penh airport, meet with our guide and driver, then transfer you to hotel for check in. Standard check in time is 14:00. Evening, dinner at local restaurant.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
AM:
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and begin a half-day city tour. The visit includes the Victory Monument, then explore the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the former old town. Within the palace grounds, visit the Silver Pagoda, named for its floor composed of more than 5,000 silver tiles. Inside, you will find remarkable treasures, including a solid gold Buddha weighing 90 kilograms, adorned with precious stones, and a small 17th-century emerald and Baccarat crystal Buddha.
PM:
In the afternoon, Visit Wat Phnom, the iconic hilltop temple and the spiritual heart of Phnom Penh. Built in 1373, this historic landmark offers beautiful architecture, peaceful gardens, and panoramic views, making it a must-see attraction for visitors to the capital. Then, continue to visit Mekong trail and witness the unique culture, beautiful scenery, and vibrant local life that can be found on the various islands along its course. From traditional villages to farmland, there is something for everyone to enjoy when exploring this incredible trail. At 3:30 PM, our guide and driver will pick you up from hotel lobby, and transfer you to board the ferry going to Silk Island or Mekong Island. Once you arrive, grab your bike (local leisure bike) and get ready for an exciting cycling adventure that will take you through the countryside and farming villages of Phnom Penh. Be prepared to experience and observe the local culture and way of life, as well as enjoy some breathtaking views of the rural landscape! We will take a visit to the unique craft of Silk weaving. Our local villagers will be able to provide you with an authentic insight into the history of silk weaving in Cambodia, a tradition that has been passed down through generations from parent to child. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about the culture of this country and experience its rich heritage firsthand. After tour, take the ferry back to Phnom Penh and transfer you to hotel. Return to your hotel at the end of the day.
Lunch & Dinner at local restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
After breakfast, visit the Golden Temple, one of Phnom Penh’s most important Buddhist temples, admired for its elegant golden architecture and tranquil atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to experience Cambodia’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage (with guide)
Then, transfer to Siem Reap, it is about 320km and takes about 6 hours to transfer (no guide)
Along the way, take a short-stop to Kampong Kdei Bridge (a grand ancient laterite bridge that was built in the 12th century). Arrival Siem Reap, check-in your hotel.
Visit Wat Preah Prom Rath, one of Siem Reap’s oldest and most respected temples, known for its beautiful murals, peaceful gardens, and rich Buddhist heritage. Continue to Wat Damnak, a historic pagoda featuring traditional Khmer architecture and a serene atmosphere, offering insight into Cambodia’s spiritual and cultural traditions (with guide)
Lunch & Dinner at local restaurants (no guide)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotel, and visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, and the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor, Angkor Wat, the temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. This temple was once used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. After the visit to Ta Prohm, if time and energy permitted visit Old Market for some souvenirs for friends and families.
Evening, enjoy dinner with Traditional Apsara Dance show at local restaurant (International Buffet).
Supplement for Upgrade from Buffet Dinner show to Set Menu Dinner (Veg/Non-veg): Start from $12/pax/meal
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel, free until time to transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight (Check out time is 12:00 noon). Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver and guide, then transferred to the hotel for relaxing. Have dinner at the restaurant
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at a hotel in Bangkok
Morning, breakfast at hotel then meet our guide and driver for experience Bangkok’s highlights and history on a full-day tour through the heart of the city, first a visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Colored Towers, is a must. In Thailand by many, it is a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage (included Massage fee)
Enjoy an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat or big boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun) – it is one of the most spectacular and recognizable Thai landmarks. Idyllically situated amongst picturesque river scenes, capturing the stunning contrast with the surrounding modern cityscape. End of tour at hotel.
Noted: Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
Dress code: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless shorts or sandals when visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex. Tours on Sundays: The inner courts of Grand Palace are frequently closed on Sundays; we recommend not booking this excursion on Sundays to avoid disappointment.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
Morning, head to Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Talad Rom Hoop. Upon arrival, the guide will introduce you to the history of this area. See the action several minutes before the train passing through the market. The process happens so quickly it will amaze you for the unique moment. Then tour takes you to the rural yet world-famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak, situated around 100 kilometers west of Bangkok. It is generally known as Klong Ton Khem Floating Market or Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Damnoen Saduak has officially three floating markets. A narrow canal flanked with food stalls and souvenir shops forms the principal market at Ton Kem. Farther south are the markets rarely visited at Her Kui and Khun Pitak. Photographers at Ton Kem will get their best shots from the bridge, which crosses over the canal, and from the produce shed on the right. Nowadays, the market is bustling with activity from very early in the morning until about 11.00 am. Transfer back to Bangkok to check in and relax at hotel.
Remark: Boat with maximum 6 pax per one (small boat only)
In the afternoon, join the group to with group tour (shared English-Speaking Guide & Join activities)
This 3-hour bicycle tour will show you the REAL Bangkok that casual visitors rarely see. By bike, we will explore Chinatown’s narrow alleyways, markets, and backstreets as well as the charming local areas of Thonburi, nowadays referred to as the 'living part of Bangkok'.
ITINERARY
- 13:45 Meet at the Meeting point (River City), the guide will give you a brief before we start the tour.
- 14:00 Start our bike ride exploring its frenetic Chinatown market environment. Winding through narrow alleyways, our senses come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of a community in motion.
- 15:10 Arrive at Thailand's largest wholesale flower market, Pak Khlong Talat as it is locally known means “market at the mouth of the canal”.
- 15:30 Crossing the Chao Phraya River with majestic views of the city skyline behind us, we visit Thonburi, the historic third capital of Thailand.
- 15:40 Stop at a local Thai temple. One of the things that Thailand is most well-known for is
the many beautiful temples all over the country. As a Buddhist country, temples are an important part of Thai culture (Not a specific place).
- 16:10 Stop to take a break and provide snacks, and soft drinks for customers (Not Specific place).
- 16:30 Continue cycling through the local communities and heading to the office.
- 17:00 Finish the tour at River City Sri Phraya.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
Breakfast in the morning & free time at hotel until transferring to Bangkok airport for flight to Phuket. After 1.5 hours flight, you arrive at Phuket international airport. Warmly welcome by our driver then start moving to hotel for check in (standard check-in time is 2pm).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Phuket
Tour included:
Details:
07:30-07:45am: Pick up from your hotel and arrive safely at the pier with warmth welcome.
09:00am: Check-in at Phuket pier, enjoy light Breakfast
09:30am: Departure from Phi Phi Ley Island. Visit Maya Bay to relax and enjoy the stunningly beautiful bay. Pileh Cove (Pileh Lagoon) for swimming and jumping on the boat. More than ever, you can experience the local long tail boat for sightseeing around the lagoon (Extra Charge).
Viking Cave or well known as Bird Nest Cave for sightseeing and taking photos.
12:30am: Departure from Phi Phi ley island to Phi Phi Don Island. Visit Tonsai Bay for buffet lunch, Monkey Bay, Sightseeing and taking photos for the Macaque monkey.
14:00am: Leave from Phi Phi Don to Khai Island. Arrive at Khai Island Enjoy swimming, snorkeling with the colorful fish and relaxing on the white sand beach. Leave from Khai Island to the pier.
17:00am: Arrive at the pier and transfer back to the hotel.
Available Zone:
Patong area, Kata area, Karon area, Phuket Town area
Extra transfer charged as follows:
Nai Ham, Rawai, Panwa Beach: US$ 14/pax
Surin, Bang Tao, Laguna: US$ 22/pax
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Phuket
Morning breakfast at hotel. Full day free for relaxing. Enjoying Sun & Beach in the beautiful island.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Phuket
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight departure.
Meal: Breakfast
