16 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Tour
16 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Tour
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Overview of this Trip
If you get more than 2 weeks to travel in Southeast Asia, then you don't want to miss this 16-day classic indochina tour package that covers the best of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Start from charming Vietnam and you will visit the most popular attractions in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City. When you are still immersing yourself in the beauty of Vietnam, you will start your tour of Cambodia to explore the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. Then, Laos will offer you another experience by providing you the chance to visit multiple different temples. In the end, Thailand will not disappoint you with Bangkok's cultural sites and the natural scenery on Phuket Island.
DEPARTURE
Available All Year Round
THEME
Culture, History, Nature
SUITABLE
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
TOUR TYPE
Private Tour
Category
Vietnam Tours, Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours, Thailand Tours
Destination
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap - Luang Prabang - Bangkok - Phuket Island
Signature Experiences
- Uncover Hanoi's Charm: Wander through the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, discovering serene lakes, historic temples, and timeless French colonial architecture. Soak in the unique atmosphere while savoring authentic egg coffee and local culinary delights.
- Sail Through Halong Bay: Set sail on an overnight cruise across the emerald waters of Halong Bay, a breath-taking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at thousands of towering limestone islets, explore hidden sea caves, and enjoy sunset views over the bay.
- Wander Through Hoi An Old Town: Step back in time as you stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Old Town, famed for yellow merchant houses and artisan shops. Experience its rich tailoring traditions, picturesque canals, and vibrant night markets.
- Dive Into Ho Chi Minh City: Immerse yourself in the dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City, where French colonial landmarks blend with soaring modern skyscrapers. Discover the country's rich history at fascinating museums before diving into legendary street markets.
- Admire Majestic Angkor Wat: Marvel at the grand scale and intricate stone carvings of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Witness its iconic lotus towers rise above the jungle as sunrise paints the sky in unforgettable golden shades.
- Watch Luang Prabang's Morning Alms: Rise early to participate in Luang Prabang's tranquil morning alms-giving ceremony, where saffron-robed monks walk silently through ancient streets. Experience the deep spiritual heritage and peaceful charm of this UNESCO-listed town.
- Island-Hop in Sunny Phuket: Unwind on the sun-kissed beaches of Phuket, surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters and lush coastal scenery. Enjoy a wide variety of exciting island activities, from island-hopping and snorkeling to vibrant evening entertainment.
Outline Schedule
| Day | PLACE | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Hanoi | Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature |
| 3 | Halong Bay | |
| 4-5 | Hoi An | My Son Holy Land, Hoi An Ancient Town |
| 6-7 | Ho Chi Minh City | Cu Chi Tunnels, Vinh Trang Pagoda |
| 7-8 | Siem Reap | Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Kdei, Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake |
| 8-11 | Luang Prabang | Royal Palace Museum, Wat Sene, Wat Mai, Night Market, Arts and Ethnology Center, Wat XiengthongPak Ou Cave, Kuang Si Waterfalls |
| 12-13 | Bangkok | Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun |
| 14-16 | Phuket/Departure | Phi Phi Island |
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your tour guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: /
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and start your tour in Hanoi from the beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. It is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism for travelers to learn about.
Then, drive to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. It is the final resting place of the Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house. After that, you will transfer to One Pillar Pagoda. It is designed to resemble a lotus blossom rising out of a sea of sorrow. The next destination is the Temple of Literature, the first college in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you can choose either the History Museum or Ethnology Museum to visit. Then, drive to appreciate Hoan Kiem Lake and take a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast in hotel, Lunch
In the morning, your tour guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to Halong Bay. You will check into your private cabin and start the cruise. In the afternoon, you will discover some of the treasures spread across the Bay of the Descending Dragon with fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, and splendid rock formations rising up out of the emerald water. Besides, you can also enjoy some optional activities such as kayaking, swimming, cooking class, etc.
Accommodation: Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise
Meals: Breakfast in hotel, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, you can learn the ancient art of Tai Chi on the sundeck. The cruise will continue till you disembark in Halong City around noon. You will move back to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. On arrival in Danang, you will meet your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast in hotel, Lunch
In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land with serene views. And the rest time is for you to explore Hoi An Ancient Town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the beautiful Chinese Assembly Halls, and the local market. Then, take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to visit a village of woodworkers and boat-building families on Cam Kim Island and Thanh Ha pottery village.
At the end of this day, transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
In the morning, you will be escorted to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, your tour guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
In the afternoon, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. You will experience these fantastic systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War there. Get to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems that include specially constructed living areas like kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After breakfast in your hotel, you will depart the city and transfer to the Mekong Delta. After arriving at My Tho, you will start to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses and fishing villages along the river bank. Then, continue to Tortoise Islet to have lunch in the orchard garden.
Then, you will take a boat ride to An Khanh which features fruit orchards and coconut sweets.
In the afternoon, you will move to take the flight to Siem Reap.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After breakfast, start your tour to the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom.
First, you will visit Ta Prohm Temple, which can date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. After Ta Prohm fell into disrepair after the fall of the Khmer Empire in the 15th century, it was swallowed up by the Cambodian jungle. The enormous tree roots snaking across crumbling stone walls, and ancient trees towering overhead makes this temple beautiful and mysterious.
Then, continue to visit Banteay Kdei ("Citadel of Chambers"). And visit Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Palace, Baphuon, and Bayon. Sits n the heart of the ancient city of Angkor Thom, Bayon is one of the must-visit sites for every visitor to Angkor.
In the afternoon, you will head to Angkor Wat to learn some stories and legends of this ancient kingdom. Just enjoy your time there exploring the passages, levels, and chambers that once housed many treasures of the flourishing kingdom.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
In the morning, you will visit the largest lake in Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap Lake. Take a boat ride to Kampong Phluck and see the mangrove forests nearby.
After lunch, head to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel to check in.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Today, you will visit the most popular attractions in Luang Prabang to get to know this city better. First, you will visit the Royal Palace Museum which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. Then, get to visit the city's oldest temple Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong which is located in a beautiful garden on the bank of the Mekong River. After that, continue visiting the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
In the afternoon, head to visit the Arts and Ethnology Center to learn about Laos' ethnic cultures and then head out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Then, let's drive back to the city and visit Wat Mai. In the late afternoon, get to climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred gilded stupa and enjoy the sunset view of the city with the Mekong River.
At night, get to visit the famous Night Market to enjoy the local market and find handmade textiles made by local people.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
In the early morning, you will partake in an alms ritual to accept the blessing by the monks who you give the alms. After your breakfast, you will embark on a private boat to enjoy a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave where you will discover a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues.
After that, continue to have an excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls. It is a beautiful place where you can have fun in the waterfalls.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Today, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel to check in.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After breakfast, your private tour guide and driver will pick you up and take you to walk through the flower and vegetable market to enjoy the fresh and pleasant smell of this city. Then, you will head to the Grand Palace and visit Wat Phra Kaew inside it.
After lunch, take a long-tail cruise along the canal to appreciate Thai houses and rural life. Next, head to Wat Arun or the Temple of the Dawn, one of the best-known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast in hotel, Lunch
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, meet your travel guide and drive to your hotel in Phuket. You can enjoy the rest of the day on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After your breakfast, you will transfer to the pier to take a boat trip to Phi Phi Island. And the tour will also take you to Phi Phi Ley Island, Long Beach, and Phi Phi Don Island to explore scenic beauty. Take a small boat for snorkeling activities near Long Beach. Then, You can enjoy the rest of the day on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After breakfast, we will arrange your transfer to the airport for your flight back home or onward journey.
Accommodation: /
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Important Notes:
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 20% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 40% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 70% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults.
- For infant (<04 years old): Free of Charge
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- Above 11 years old with extra bed: 100% adult rate
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