Southeast Asia 23-day: Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 1: HANOI (ARRIVAL)
1 stop
1
Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi. We welcome and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
DAY 2: HANOI → HALONG BAY
3 stops
2
Hạ Long Bay
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way. 11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises. 12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Lan Ha Bay
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Hạ Long Bay
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit. 19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
DAY 3: HALONG BAY → HANOI
2 stops
5
Hạ Long Bay
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck. 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served. 07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. 09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out. 10:00: Lunch is served on board. 12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Hanoi
Free to visit
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
DAY 4: HANOI → HUE
2 stops
7
Temple of Literature & National University
Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first university.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Hanoi
Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts. After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Hue. Once arrived in Hue airport, you’ll be taken to hotel for your stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 5: HUE → HOI AN
3 stops
9
Thien Mu Pagoda
The Thiên Mụ Temple is a historic temple in the city of Huế in Vietnam. Its iconic seven-story Phước Duyên pagoda is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the city, and the temple has often been the subject of folk rhymes and ca dao about Huế. The temple sits on the Hà Khê hill, in the ward of Hương Long in Huế
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Hue Royal Palace
We then continue our visit at the Citadel & Hue Royal Antiques museum. Visit Dong Ba Market and have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
After lunch, visit tomb of King “Minh Mang” and Tomb of King “Khai Dinh”. Proceed our tour at a nearby village where people making incense stick and conical hat. After that, we transfer you to Hoi An
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
DAY 6: HOI AN (VISIT MY SON SANCTUARY)
1 stop
12
My Son Sanctuary
Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
DAY 7: HOI AN (LEISURE)
1 stop
13
Hoi An
Breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Day 8: HOI AN → HO CHI MINH
1 stop
14
Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast at hotel. Spend a little leisure time then our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh, you will be taken to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your own time to explore the city yourselves.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
DAY 9: HO CHI MINH (VISIT CU CHI)
1 stop
15
Cu Chi Tunnels
Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war's end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War. Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla's food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
DAY 10: HO CHI MINH → MEKONG DELTA
1 stop
16
Mekong Delta
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
DAY 11: MEKONG DELTA → CHAU DOC
2 stops
17
Cai Rang Floating Market
Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. We then head to Chau Doc.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Chau Doc
Châu Đốc is a city in An Giang Province, bordering Cambodia, in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 12
DAY 12: CHAU DOC → PHNOM PENH
1 stop
19
Phnom Penh
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. After that, take a speed boat from Chau Doc, Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Arrive at Sisowath tourist quay in Phnom Penh around 2.00pm. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
DAY 13: PHNOM PENH → SIEM REAP
3 stops
20
Phnom Penh
Morning, visit the Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda. Next, you will have the opportunity to explore either the Khmer Rouge Killing Field and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. These sites offer a sobering reminder of Cambodia's turbulent history and provide a deeper understanding of the country's rich culture and heritage. You can visit the Wat Phnom insteadly, depending on your preference. Afternoon, we make our way to Siem Reap.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Royal Palace
With its classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding, the Royal Palace once dominated the skyline of Phnom Penh. It's a striking structure near the riverfront, bearing a remarkable likeness to its counterpart in Bangkok. Being the official residence of King Sihamoni, parts of the massive palace compound are closed to the public. The adjacent Silver Pagoda is open to visitors. Tourists are allowed to visit only the Throne Hall and a clutch of buildings surrounding it. All visitors need to wear shorts that reach to the knees, and a T-shirt or blouse that reaches to the elbows; otherwise you will have to buy an appropriate sarong as a covering at the ticket booth. The palace gets very busy on Sundays, when countryside Khmers come to pay their respects, but being among crowds of locals can be a fun way to experience the place.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
22
Silver Pagoda
The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 14
DAY 14: SIEM REAP [EXPLORE THE ANGKOR]
3 stops
23
Angkor Thom
In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Angkor Thom, alternatively Nokor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII
2 hours • Admission ticket included
24
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm is the modern name of a temple near the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia, approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray. It was built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th century and early 13th century and was originally called Rajavihara.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
25
Angkor Wat
In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world. In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 15
DAY 15: SIEM REAP [EXPLORE KOH KER]
4 stops
26
Siem Reap
We depart the city at 8:00am and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
Koh Ker Temple
Koh Ker is a 10th-century temple complex in the north Cambodian jungle. A former capital of the Khmer Empire, the site is now remote and heavily forested. The main structure, Koh Ker Temple, is a stepped 7-tiered pyramid. The large rectangular tank, Rahal Baray, supplied water to the complex. The Prasat Krahom, meaning "red temple," is known for its sandstone carvings, while Prasat Pram is covered in strangler figs
2 hours • Admission ticket included
28
10.30am, we drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
29
Prasat Beng Mealea
1.30pm, we visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries. We proceed to the last one that we visit today, Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 16
DAY 16: SIEM REAP → BANGKOK
3 stops
30
Morning, visit the National Museum at 7.30am. The National Museum of Cambodia is Cambodia's largest museum of cultural history and is the country's leading historical and archaeological museum. It is located in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
31
Tonle Sap Lake
Tonlé Sap is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. Belonging to the Mekong River system, Tonlé is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world. It has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 due to its high biodiversity.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
32
Bangkok
Afternoon, transfer you to airport for flight to Bangkok (16:55-18:55)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 17
DAY 17: BANGKOK
3 stops
33
Bangkok
At 6.15, leave Bangkok for Ratchabur, boat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market. See the local life and visit handicraft home industry. Transfer to Kwai River, visit Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi. At 17.00, leave Kanchanaburi for Bangkok.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
34
Ratchaburi is a province in central Thailand to the west of Bangkok, bordering Myanmar (Burma). It's known for the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where vendors sell food, handicrafts and souvenirs from traditional wooden boats afloat on khlongs (canals). The countryside features Bo Khloung's hot springs and the nearby Khao Chon waterfall, with 9 terraced levels. Khao Ngu Stone Park is a site for rock climbing
2 hours • Admission ticket free
35
Damnoen Saduak
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a floating market in Damnoen Saduak district, Ratchaburi province, about 100 kilometres southwest of Bangkok, Thailand. It has become primarily a tourist attraction, attracting domestic and foreign tourists. It is often considered the most famous floating market.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 18
DAY 18: BANGKOK
3 stops
36
Ayutthaya
At 6.30, leave Bangkok for Ayuthaya. Stop to visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Continue to Ayutthaya, visit Wat Maha That. We continue our visit at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most important temple. At 12.30, Embark a cruise, enjoy delicious buffet lunch on board and cruise back to Bangkok. Sightseeing from the boat on the way back to Bangkok city.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
37
Bang Pa-in
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings. It lies beside the Chao Phraya River in Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province in Thailand.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
38
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat is located in front of the Grand Palace to the east, next to Pa Than Bridge. The Temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 19
DAY 19: BANGKOK → CHIANG MAI
3 stops
39
Bangkok
Morning, visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit (The Golden Buddha Temple), Wat Pho. The last one we visit is Wat Benjabophit. Lunch at a local restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
40
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
The Golden Buddha, officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon, commonly known in Thai as Phra Sukhothai Traimit, is a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tonnes. It is located in the temple of Wat Traimit, Bangkok, Thailand.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
41
Chiang Mai
Afternoon, flight to Chiang Mai. Arrival at airport, we transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and spend your time at leisure.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 20
DAY 20: CHIANG MAI
3 stops
42
Chiang Mai
At 8:00, we will be heading to Doi Inthanon National Park, which includes Thailand's tallest mountain. We will explore the modern Chedis of the King and Queen and then proceed to the Karen hill tribe village. After enjoying lunch, we will visit the breathtaking Vachiritharn and Siritharn Waterfalls. Later, we will head to the flower garden located at the Royal Project Research Station. Finally, we will return to the hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
43
Doi Inthanon is a stunning national park in Northern Thailand, most famously known for the incredible temple complex that sits atop the peak of the country’s highest mountain. Expect some spectacular views; it’s not called the ‘roof of Thailand’ for nothing! Explore wild cloud forests and lush grasslands, wander through rice paddies and waterfalls and discover the unique local culture in its hill tribe villages.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
44
Wachirathan Falls
Nice place to go for a few snaps and to appreciate Thailand’s natural side
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 21
DAY 21: CHIANG MAI
5 stops
45
Chiang Mai
At 07.00, leave Chiang Mai for Lampang. Arrival in Lampang, visit Wat Prathat Lampang Luang. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, through the old streets of Lampang and visit Kad Kong Ta Street Market. After that, visit Wat Pra That Hariphunchai, the most celebrated temple in Lamphun province. We go back to Chiang Mai.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
46
Lampang, also called Nakhon Lampang to differentiate from Lampang province, is the third largest city in northern Thailand and capital of Lampang province and the Mueang Lampang district. Traditional names for Lampang include Wiang Lakon and Khelang Nakhon. The city is a trading and transportation center
1 hour • Admission ticket free
47
Extensive 13th-century Buddhist compound in Northern Thai Lanna style, with many temples & a relic.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
48
Kad Kong Ta, the ancient market, one of the major artistic attractions of Lampang. This name is derived from the word city, "Kad" means "market", "Kong Ta" refers to "Tok Ta Nam" as a combination. "Market in Tok Ta nam" due to the old market is located along the Wang River in the Rattanakosin period during the reign of King Rama V. Kad Kong Ta or China market, it is a major commercial center. It is a busy economic area with merchants from many ethnic groups, including Thai, Chinese, Burmese and Westerners, thus creating a cultural mix.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
49
Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is a Buddhist temple in Lamphun, Thailand. The temple's origins date from the 11th century but the central stupa is thought to originate in the 9th century.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 22
DAY 22: CHIANG MAI
5 stops
50
Chiang Mai
At 7.00, visit Mae Khachan hot springs, stunning Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and Chiang Saen. Proceed to The famous Golden Triangle area of Northern Thailand. After lunch, we visit Wat Phrathat Pukhao. We go back to Chiang Mai. On the way back, we stop to visit Akha and Yao hill tribe villages.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
51
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
Maekachan Hot Springs is located in Mae Chedi Mai District, Wiang Pa Pao County, Chiang Rai Province. In fact, it’s the intermission spot for drivers during the way from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, or from Chiang Mai to Phayao. You can notice it easily.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
52
Wat Rong Khun
Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple and one of the most recognizable temples in Pa O Don Chai, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
53
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle The wonder of Golden Triangle is the visit to 3 countries; Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, in one place. It is 9 kilometres north of Chiang Saen along the Mekong riverside road. Sop Ruak is the place where Mekong River, the border between Thailand and Laos, meets Ruak River, the border between Thailand and Myanmar. In the past, Golden Triangle was the world's large source of drug trafficking owing to its privileged location attached to many countries. However, it is currently taken good care of and becomes a popular tourist attraction. From the viewpoint, the tourists will find the land that connects the three countries, surrounded by long and calm waterway.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
54
Wat Prathat Pukhao provides the best viewpoint of the Mekong junction of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. There are steps up to the temple next to the House of Opium.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 23
DAY 23: CHIANG MAI (DEPARTURE)
1 stop
55
Chiang Mai
Morning, breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in Chiang Mai until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tags

Rating