14 Days Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand Small Group Tour

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Hanoi

Hanoi city highlights, the Old Quarter Rickshaw, Taste Egg Coffee

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin today's full-day tour. Today, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is the only Asian city with tree-lined avenues, French colonial architecture, tranquil lakes, and oriental temples. The tour includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior visit), Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, the Presidential Palace (exterior visit), the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, the country's first university, founded in 1070.

Continue to the Tran Quoc Pagoda , a Buddhist temple and national heritage site, located next to West Lake. Experience the vibrant energy of Hanoi with a traditional rickshaw tour through the bustling streets. As you weave through its lively neighborhoods, you'll witness the city's fast-paced rhythm up close—passing by local vendors selling a variety of traditional goods and gaining an authentic glimpse into everyday life.

After the ride, immerse yourself in Vietnam's rich coffee culture with a special egg coffee experience. Famous across the country, egg coffee is a unique and delicious local specialty. During this experience, the café owner will show you how to prepare egg coffee allowing you to fully appreciate both the craft and flavor of this iconic drink.

Clothing: Appropriate clothing such as a shirt or t-shirt that covers the shoulders, a skirt and shorts or trousers that reach at least to the knees.

One Pillar Pagoda

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Hanoi

Drive to Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave

Embark on a two-hour drive from Hanoi to reach Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh Province. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. The Trang An complex is renowned for its magnificent scenery of limestone karst peaks that soar 656 feet (200 meters) above the surrounding terrain and water. The landscape is lush with dense rainforest covering the cliffs and peaks, blending seamlessly with rice paddies and rivers to create a picturesque patchwork of colors. Within the complex, visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, which was Vietnam's first centralized feudal state in the late 10th century. Although the citadel has mostly vanished, the Dinh and Le dynasty temples remain standing amid rice paddies.

After lunch, proceed to Tam Coc, known as "Halong Bay on Land," where an expert rower will take you on a leisurely 2-hour journey along the winding river and canals. As you enter three of the many natural caves that have formed under the hills, admire the stunning karst formations. Then, hike to Mua mountain, which resembles a bell with an area of about 800 square meters. The dragon or phoenix decorations on the stones flanking the staircase leading to the cave are meticulously carved and strikingly beautiful. The path through the karst zigzags up a long stone staircase with almost 500 steps to a modest altar devoted to Quan Am, the Goddess of Mercy.

Finally, return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

View of Ninh Binhc

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Halong Bay

Halong Bay Cruise

After a leisure breakfast in the hotel, our guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at lobby of hotel and start journey east to Halong Bay, through picturesque rice-farming villages of the Red River Delta, where we see every day Vietnamese village life.

On arrival, we board a beautiful traditional cruise and spend a full day and night cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets. Enjoy lunch as the ship gently sails through the bay. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, don't miss the sunset before having dinner. Later there is opportunity for an evening swim from the side of the boat. Spend the night on the cruise.

Note: In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats are not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will make other arrangements for you in this case.

Halong Bay

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Ho Chi Minh

Halong Bay Cruise, Fly to Ho Chi Minh

In the morning, you'll enjoy the sunrise and practice Tai Chi on the deck. The boat will then continue its tour of the bay, passing impressive karst formations, with various excursions designed to further explore the area's beauty. Enjoy an brunch before arriving at the port and disembark from the ship between 10:30am and 11:00am.

Afterwards, your guide will escort you to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met by our guide. Transfer to your hote for check-in.

Ho Chi Minh City View

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Ho Chi Minh

Mekong River Delta Tour

The Mekong Delta , known as the "rice bowl of Vietnam", is a very fertile plain with countless waterways, lush green rice paddies, tropical fruit orchards, and fish farms. Rural life here remains, in many ways, similar to the past.

After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, you'll board a motorboat through narrow canals surrounded by lush vegetation, into the heart of the Delta. Visit local people to enjoy seasonal fruits, as well as traditional coconut sweets made in family-run workshops. Continuing small canal winding through coconut jungle and palm trees, mangrove trees growing up wildly along the waterway.

We will return to the shore for a tour in a typical local vehicle (XE LOI), have lunch at the local restaurant. Change riding a hand-rowed sampan through canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside. After that, cross back large Mekong River to the pier to get in the car and drive back to Ho Chi Minh.

Boat Trip at Mekong River

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Ho Chi Minh

Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market

Today, we head towards the famous Cu Chi Tunnels , located approximately 30 kilometers northwest of the city, about 1.5 hours driving.

Upon arrival in Cu Chi, you will receive an introduction to the history of these complex underground tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive tunnel system that was used by the Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War. This subterranean labyrinth includes living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, and offices.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the most remarkable sections of the tunnels. Walk through the narrow passageways and experience what life was like inside these tunnels during the war. The guide will also share stories of ingenious strategies and daring tactics that allowed the guerrillas to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. From meticulously planned ambushes to the innovative use of terrain, these accounts underscore how the guerrillas' bravery merged with strategic intelligence to defy superior forces.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City this afternoon, where you'll visit Ben Thanh market - one of the biggest markets in the city before returning to the hotel.

Cu Chi Tunnels

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap

After hotel breakfast, you will be transferred to airport by our driver to catch a flight for Siem Reap. Arrival at Siem Reap Airport, you will be met by the local driver and transferred to check in the hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Tonle Sap Lake

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Siem Reap

Angkor Thom: Victory Gate, the bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, the Terrace of the Elephants and Leper King, etc, Watch Sunset over Angkor Wat

After breakfast, our guide will pick you at 09:00am and take you to visit Angkor Thom, the fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. We well stop at the famous Bayon temple and continue to the Baphuon, Phimean Akas, the Terrace of the Elephants and Leper King, etc, Watch Sunset over Angkor Wat. Then return to town. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Angkor Thom City

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Siem Reap

Petit Circuit: Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Takeo, the Jungle-clad Ta Prohm, etc

After breakfast, our guide will pick you at 09:00am and take you to visit Siem Reap Petit Circuit including Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Ta Phrom - It has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archaeologists to demonstrate the awesome power of nature and Takeo.

Angkor Wat

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Bangkok

Rolous Market, Tonle Sap Lake, Floating Villages, Fly to Bangkok

After breakfast, our guide will take you to visit Tonle Sap Lake. First, visit local Market - Rolous Market. Then you will drive to Kampong Phluk community - Tonle Sap Lake. You can walk inside the floating village, observe their daily life and so on as. Moreover, be amazed to see stilted houses and schools, pagodas, and fishing boats as your guide shares more about local life, customs and traditions. Afterwards get back to Siem Reap for departure flight to Bangkok.

Upon arriving in Bangkok, you will be met by our local representative at the arrival gate hall and be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Tonle Sap Lake tour

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Bangkok

Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keow

Important Note: Visiting Royal Grand Palace & Temples Tour, proper attire is essential. Shorts, sleeveless, mini skirt and sandal are not allowed, women please wear skirts or Thai Sarong.

Today after a leisure breakfast, we will start our exploration of Bangkok City Temple and Grand Palace. First visit Wat Traimit, known for its famous Golden Buddha. The beautiful image of solid gold is three meters high and weighs 5.5 tons. Continue the tour by passing through beautiful city scenery of the colorful flower market and Chinatown. Visit Wat Pho(Temple of the Reclining Buddha), founded in the 16^th century, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city.

Wat Pho

We won't miss the Grand Palace and Wat Phra keow, the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. After transferring back to the hotel, you may enjoy your free and leisure time for shopping or tasting the local food.

Meals: Hotel breakfast & Chinese lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Bangkok

Tour to Ayutthaya: Wat Phu Khao Thong, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkolbopit, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Mahathat

You will be picked up from the hotel and we will drive north to Ayutthaya. It takes about 1-hour driving. When we arrive at Ayutthaya, we will visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, which originally was built in 1387 by the 2nd king of Ayothaya Kingdom. It is an impressive monument in North-western part of Ayutthaya. Then we will keep visiting the Ayutthaya Historical Park and visit the ancient palace ground. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was once a royal temple, just lying beside the Grand Palace. It was the most significant temple during the Ayutthaya period. Viharn Phra Mongkolbopit, an impressive building that houses a large seated bronze Buddha image, is just next to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Lunch will be arranged at a local Thai Restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Wat Lokaya Sutha, where you will see the larges reclining Buddha of Ayutthaya.  After the visit to Wat Mahathat, a classic temple ruin of Ayutthaya and famous for the picturesque Buddha head engulfed by the Bodhi tree roots, we will drive back to Bangkok. Tour will finish by dropping off at your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Wat Mahathat

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer service to airport

Free at leisure before our driver to pick you up from your hotel and transfer to airport to catch your departure flight.

Note:
1.The transfer service will be offered as a group. If you request a separate airport transfer service, please advance in advance and your personal travel consultant will tell you the transfer supplement.
2.The hotel check-out time is before 12:00. Any late check-out will cause extra fee.

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