15-Day Best of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour

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The Best Southeast Asia Tour for First-timers. Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are the most popular destinations for a first visit to SE Asia. In this 2-week tour, you will see Thailand's highlights in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, experience Vietnam's essence from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, and explore Cambodia's spirituality around iconic Angkor Wat.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Soak up the exotic charm of Thailand's capital city - Bangkok.
    • Interact with the amazing elephants in a way of responsible travel
    • Indulge in the extraordinary seascape of Ha Long Bay
    • Learn about the turbulent history of Ho Chi Minh City
    • Learn about Mekong Delta's farming and fishing traditions
    • Venture into the heart of Siem Reap and explore the soul of Cambodia's Angkor Wat
    • Take an ox cart ride through the countryside in Siem Reap

What's this trip about?

    The Best Southeast Asia Tour for First-timers. Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are the most popular destinations for a first visit to SE Asia. In this 2-week tour, you will see Thailand's highlights in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, experience Vietnam's essence from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, and explore Cambodia's spirituality around iconic Angkor Wat.
    It is a private tour and can be customized just for you. We can add beach time or anything you're interested in, meet your schedule by adding/cutting days, organize a special theme or activities for a birthday, a family with children, a honeymoon/anniversary, etc.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityHanoi
End CityChiang Mai

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sailing
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Short Cruise
  • Guided Group
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English-speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand

Upon arrival, your guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel.

Take the rest of the day off to recover from jetlag or wander around your hotel.

DAY 2: Explore the Highlights of Bangkok City

Start your tour with the Wat Pho temple complex when the morning sunlight touches the robes of monks and the hall echoes with chanting.

Visit the landmark of Bangkok, the Grand Palace. Take a long-tail boat ride through the ancient canals to Wat Arun.

Explore the old but bustling market of China Town at your own pace, and experience a different side of Bangkok.

DAY 3: Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Airport Transfer

Make your way north to Chiang Mai, and be dazzled by its beauty. Private airport transfers are provided in both cities.

DAY 4: Chiang Mai Lifestyle and Mountain Doi Suthep

Get refresh in a vibrant food and flower market in the morning.

Visit Wat Suan Dok, the final resting place of the former kings of Chiang Mai and the Thai royal family.

Discover the iconic mountain, Doi Suthep, a sacred place where locals still offer wor...

DAY 5: A Close Encounter with Elephants in a Jungle

Drive to a Karen village to meet with giant elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.

Spend the day feeding, playing, and accompanying the elephants as they roam around.

Take a break and enjoy lunch on a raised platform overlooking the picturesque river and jungle.

DAY 6: Chiang Mai to Hanoi, Airport Transfer

Fly from Chiang Mai to Hanoi. Take the rest of the day off to explore the city on your own.

DAY 7: Hanoi City Highlights and Walking in the Old Quarter

Visit Hanoi's top attractions, including the memorable Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the historic Temple of Literature, the unique One Pillar Pagoda, and the informative Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Take a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter to experience the daily life of Hanoians.

Enjoy an entertaining water puppet performance, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form.

DAY 8: Overnight Cruising in Halong Bay

Depart Hanoi to picturesque Halong Bay, which is a World Natural Heritage Area.

Rowing through hidden channels, venture into the mythical Trinh Nu Cave.

Enjoy a relaxing sunbath and feast your eyes on the everchanging scenery of this extraordinary landscape.

Swimming, fishing, and participating in cooking competitions are available to enrich your cruise experience.

DAY 9: Airport Transfer, Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Experience kayaking in the scenic Ha Long Bay or practice your Tai Chi on the sundeck.

Transfer to the airport and catch your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.

DAY10: Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Cu Chi Tunnels

Visit the must-sees of the city, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Reunification Palace.

Continue to the War Remnants Museum. The massive, old military equipment in the museum reminds us of the cruelties of war.

The hidden and winding Cu Chi Tunnels stand testament to the resilience of the Vietnamese during hardship.

DAY 11: Mekong Delta Impression

Drive to Ben Tre, 'the golden rice bowl' of Vietnam. Be greeted by lush paddy fields, fresh tropical fruits, stilt houses, and fish farms.

Take a motorboat ride through waterways to Turtle Island. Have a close look at the delta's lifestyles and the coconut indu...

DAY 12: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

Your exciting Vietnam journey ends and mythical Cambodia awaits you. Private transfers between hotels and airports are provided in both cities.

DAY 13: Cambodian Spirituality - Angkor Wat

Cross the ancient moat and venture into the heart of Angkor Wat.

Look back on the illustrious achievements of the Khmer Empire while strolling through Angkor Thom.

Uncover the story of Bayon and greet its smiling faces, guarding the imperial city in the ...

DAY 14: Discovering Cambodia's cultural treasures

Visit Banteay Srei, which is the jewel of Khmer art.

Stop by the Land Mine Museum, where you will be touched by the persistence of Cambodian efforts to clear life-threatening land mines.

Take an ox cart ride through a country road lined with palm trees a...

DAY 15: Siem Reap Departure

Your guide will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight back home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,439
Price per day$229
Last Updated: 2/6/2025

Tour Price:
15 days from
US$3,439 p/p(with 4-star hotel options)
US$4,299 p/p(with 5-star hotel options)
The price is based on a private tour for 2 people during the low season.
The price varies based on program, travel date, number of people.
We could also price a tour including both 4-star and 5-star hotels for you.
The price for a child younger than 8 is approximately 80% of the adult's price.
We accept payments in multiple currencies (GBP, AUD, CAD, EUR...).

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
    • Visa Fees
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
    • Insurance
    • Single Room Supplement
    • Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers

Accommodation

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Meals Included
Breakfasts, Lunch

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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