12-Day Thailand Cambodia Vietnam Tour
Duration
12 Days | 11 Nights
Destinations
Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
Travel Type
Private | Customizable
Places You’ll Visit
Tour Overview
Join us on this well designed 12 days Southeast Asia tour through the natural landscapes and rich cultures. This multi-country Asia tour package takes you to three most popular countries in Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Be guided to explore the bustling streets of Hanoi, cruise through the Guilin on the Sea, Halong Bay, and glimpse the stories of the ancient temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Discover the Grand Palace and exquisite temples in Bangkok. The Southeast Asia itinerary also offers many cultural experiences including Water Puppet Performance, a picturesque ox cart ride, and Chinatown, before relaxing on the soft sandy beaches of Phuket.
Highlights of This Tour
- Visit the highlights of Hanoi with stops at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology…
- Explore the limestone karsts and caves on a Halong Bay cruise.
- Take a guided tour of Angkor’s ancient temples, including Bayon and Ta Prohm.
- Take a boat trip through Kampong Phluk floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.
- Discover the cultural heritage of Bangkok through temples like Wat Pho and Grand Palace.
- Relax on the soft beaches of Phuket for three leisurely days.
- Dive into Cambodian countryside local life with rice wine, palm candies, ox cart rides.
Itinerary
Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, for this 12-day Southeast Asia tour! Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, your private guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to your chosen hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: in Hanoi
Meet a local private tour guide for today’s Hanoi cultural exploration after breakfast at hotel. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the first stop. Located in the middle of Ba Dinh Square, it was built to commemorate the great Ho Chi Minh. Next is the One Pillar Pagoda, named after a large stone pillar built in the middle of a pool. The original temple was built in 1049 and was blown up in 1954 when France withdrew its troops, leaving only the stone pillar. What we see now was rebuilt on the same site in 1955 in its original form.
Continue your tour to Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the place where Ho Chi Minh worked and lived in Hanoi during his lifetime. Follow your guide to visit his bedroom, study, office and more to learn about his simple lifestyle. Explore the Temple of Literature, once a place where the sons and daughters of the royal relatives of the Li Dynasty (1009-1225) studied. The temple, which houses a statue of Confucius, with the Chinese architectural style and has five courtyards. Then, visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which is divided into two parts: indoor and outdoor. The indoor section has two floors and introduces all the ethnic groups in Vietnam. Outside, there are many aboriginal houses, burial chambers and bungalows. After the tour, enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, feel the lively atmosphere when taking a local rickshaw through Hanoi Old Quarter. In the evening, be guided to watch the water puppet performance, a traditional Vietnamese art form. A stage is set up over a pool and puppets are manipulated by actors hidden in the background using long strings or bamboo poles.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Hanoi
Today, embark on a Halong Bay cruise. Halong Bay, known as “Guilin on the Sea”, is a typical limestone karst bay. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
The first stop of the cruise is Trinh Nu Cave, also known as Virgin Cave, which is one of the most famous caves in Halong Bay. It is famous for its story. Legend has it that a beautiful woman committed suicide in the cave after being forced to marry an old official. Her body turned into stone here. Explore the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites under colorful lights in the cave.
Afterwards, swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay, surrounded by limestone karst landscapes. Return to the ship and enjoy a refreshing drink while taking in the view. The sunset view over the sea is amazing, so don’t miss out on capturing some photos then.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: On Board
In the morning, your cruise ship strop at Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the most remarkable caves of Halong Bay. Be amazed at its impressive stalactites and stalagmites formations. Afterwards, return to your ship for a hearty breakfast and sail back to the Halong Bay port.
Then you will be escorted back Hanoi. Say goodbye to Vietnam and then catch a flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, a local guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Take the evening to relax (Pub Street is highly recommended.).
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Siem Reap
Your Southeast Asia tour in Cambodia begins at the magnificent Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s national treasure. It is the largest temple style building in the world and also the earliest Khmer style building in the world. While exploring the temples of Angkor Wat, marvel at the immortal heritage of the Khmer Empire. Angkor Wat was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1992.
Your expert tour guide will first take you to visit Bayon Temple, located in the center of Angkor City. It consists of more than 50 towers, with the middle tower standing at a height of 45 meters. What impresses you is the relief of smiling faces on the towers, which has witnessed the glorious history of the Khmer Empire for centuries.
Strolling through the ruins of Ta Prohm. You will see many towering ancient trees that have been growing for hundreds of years at the top, base, and crevices of the buildings in the temple. This is one of the most fascinating landscapes in the Angkor archaeological site.
Finally, transfer you to the northeast of Angkor City to visit Preah Khan. On a grand scale, it has a rectangular wall that is 800 meters long and 700 meters wide. Here, you can see layers of stone gates, towers adorned with jewels, and glimpse the legend of the temple’s construction.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Siem Reap
After breakfast, we will drive to appreciate exquisite reliefs of Banteay Srei. It is known as the “Gem of Angkorian Art”. Next, move on to Cambodian Landmine Museum. The Cambodian people have been committed to clearing landmines that endanger lives. The pictures and words in the museum will leave a lasting impact on you.
Next visit the Cambodian countryside. Sample some of the traditional rice wine and palm sugar that has been passed down through generations. Enjoy a picturesque ox cart ride along a serene country road, framed by swaying palm trees and verdant rice fields. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of the countryside as you embrace the slow-paced tranquility.
Continue your tour in Siem Reap to Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater Lake. You will see the floating village of Kampong Phluk and its unique way of life on a boat ride. Also, go to explore the nearby mangrove forest, glimpsing ecological wonders of the area. Last, savor a sunset cocktail on the waters of the lake, capturing the beauty of the moment.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: Siem Reap
After breakfast, your Cambodia tour in Siem Reap comes to an end. Then your will be escorted to take a flight to Bangkok in Thailand. Upon arrival, a local driver will transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Bangkok.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax, wandering the streets of Bangkok, or perhaps trying some of renowned street food.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Bangkok
In the morning, meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby and then be transferred to Wat Pho, famous for its large reclining Buddha. It is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, with the Buddha of 46 meters long and 15 meters high. It is made of iron, covered in gold, and adorned with precious stones. It almost occupies the entire hall, so it is difficult for tourists to take a full picture of it. Besides, you can get a glimpse of its cultural heritage.
Afterwards, hop on a tuk tuk and cross Pak Khlong Talat flower market to reach the magnificent Grand Palace. The Siamese style palace complex gathers Thai painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. The tour guide will explain the royal history of Thailand to you. Don’t miss the opportunity to take photos with the royal guard wearing white regalia.
Next, pay a visit to Wat Arun after a long tail boat along the ancient canals of Thonburi. This used to be the royal temple of Rama II. Be guided to tour the main hall and five Buddhist pagodas, highlighting its intricate carvings.
Afterwards, move to Chinatown, one of the busiest commercial districts with a history of nearly 200 years. Most of the houses here are relatively old, and the operators are almost all Chinese. It is said that most of Bangkok’s gold shops are located in Chinatown. In addition, you can find Chinese bookstores, newsstands, Chinese cinemas, and more.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Bangkok
After breakfast, you will fly from Bangkok to Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, located in the southeastern part of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean. Upon arrival, a local driver will pick you up and transfer you to check in to your beachfront hotel.
You will spend three happy leisure days here. Enjoy yourself at a comfortable pace.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Phuket
There are two days free for you in Phuket. If you want to try some adventure activities, you can take a speedboat at your own expense to nearby islands, such as the famous Phi Phi Islands and James Bond Island. Phang Nga Bay is also a popular area, known as the most beautiful scenic spot on the island. Or, just relax on the beach, enjoy spa treatments…
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Krabi
Enjoy your free time in Phuket. After that, your driver will escort you to the airport for your flight back home according to your flight. Your 12 days Southeast tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand is over. Hope you had a great time with us.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
What’s Included
Dates & Availability
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
