From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh
Duration: 15 days
Place: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Battambang - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: 14 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Highlights
Combined tour Thailand Cambodia Vietnam 15 days: Explore from bustling Bangkok and historic Ayutthaya to Angkor, Phnom Penh and Mekong delta
- Bangkok, explore a world-class city where vibrant energy meets deep tradition, with stunning temples and the heart of Thai Buddhism and monarchy
- Ayutthaya, discover the sacred ruins of Thailand's ancient capital, a UNESCO site with over 700 years of history at the confluence of three rivers
- Siem Reap with Angkor, meeting the history of the City of the Gods. An incomparable jewel in the heart of a devouring jungle, in an atmosphere respectful of an admirable past
- Phnom Penh is a smart capital, nicknamed the "pearl of Southeast Asia" during the colonial era, Phnom Penh is coming back to life after a painful past
- Vietnam from the delta to the majestic Mekong for a peaceful immersion in a world of water and greenery with a tropical atmosphere full of life and cheerfulness.
- Ho Chi Minh City, the supercharged city is hectic and agitated
Itinerary
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- A tour guide will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to your arranged accommodation where check-in time is 2:00 pm
- Let the excitement commence!
Free time for personal activities:
- Embark on a long-tail boat for a scenic ride through the klongs, the iconic canals that weave through old Bangkok
- Visit the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, with its 82-meter-high Khmer-style tower, a symbol of the capital
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: | Stay: Le D'Tel Bangkok -
Begin the journey by unraveling the glorious history of the Capital of Thailand with its highlights:
- The Grand Royal Palace complex which includes the Royal Palace and the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew (known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha)
- Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha
- Visit Wat Traimit to admire the world’s largest solid gold statue
- Take a colorful stroll through Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, with its narrow streets lined with old houses, charming temples, bustling markets, and countless shops, preserving the area's authentic charm
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Le D'Tel Bangkok -
Bangkok - Bang Pa-in - Ayutthaya: 90 km - 1h30
Departure to visit the ancient royal capital of Siam from the 14th century. Listed by UNESCO for its archaeological heritage, it still retains a certain charm. Explore the main temples with their brick stupas and magnificent Buddha statues
- Visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the "Monastery of the Golden Mount," located just outside Ayutthaya
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, home to one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in Thailand
- Wat Lokaya Sutha, a temple dedicated to a large reclining Buddha image
- Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era, featuring an eclectic collection of buildings blending European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architectural styles. It's the king's favorite summer palace
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Baan Thai House -
A "Kermit" tuk-tuk tour will take you through the magnificent ruins of ancient temples in the historic park, including Wat Phra Mahathat and Wat Ratburana
Then, stop by Wat Yai Chaimongkol to admire one of the largest reclining Buddha statues, along with the ruins of the former Grand Royal Palace and temples
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Baan Thai House -
Ayutthaya - Bangkok - Battambang: 425 km - 6h30
Transfer by private car to Bangkok. Departure for the Ban Pakard border to enter Cambodian territory. Upon arrival at the Cambodian border, handle formalities on your own. Welcome from our local tour guide and transfer to Battambang
- Upon arrival in Battambang, visit the local life of the inhabitants who produce rice paper, Prahoc (a traditional Cambodian fish paste), Grolan (sticky rice stuffed in bamboo), and other Khmer sweets.
- In the afternoon, visit Wat Slaket Pagoda and Ek Phnom Temple, located 8 km north of Battambang. Explore the 11th-century sandstone Brahmanic temple
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Bambu Hotel -
Battambang - Siem Reap: 175km - 3h30
Tonle Sap has been classified as a World Natural Heritage Site since 1995
- Transfer to Siem Reap. Then, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to discover the floating villages, straw and bamboo huts
- Reach the Sangker River and discover the Prek Toal Biosphere, which is home to a migratory bird reserve
- Visit the fishing village of Chong Kneas on the edge of the lake
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat
- Explore the walled city of Angkor Thom, 10sq km in size
- Visit the South Gate, Bayon
- See the fascinating Buddhist monastery of Ta Prohm, invaded by the jungle over many years
- Visit the Baphuon with its splendid sculptures
- Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants
- See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas, and dancers and the the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas
- Discover and explore Angkor Wat, built in the first half of the twelfth century, and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu
- Witness the sunset, from the top of the hill of Phnom Bakheng
- Apsara Dance Show, including dinner
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei – Banteay Samre
- Travel across the sacred Kulen mountain range to the Kbal Spean area
- Stroll through the forest to visit Kbal Spean, known as ‘The River of a Thousand Lingas’
- Visit Phnom Kulen, considered by Khmers to be on the most sacred mountain in Cambodia
- See the temple Banteay Srei, a Hindu temple dating back to the 10th century
- Visit the temple Banteay Samre, a Hindu temple dedicated in the 12th century to Vishnu Shiva
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Siem Reap – Roluos Group – 3 Buddhist Temples from the 12th Century
A 15 km drive from Siem Reap, you'll visit the Roluos Group, a Hindu complex dating back to the late 9th century, representing the beginnings of Khmer architecture
You will explore the three main temples dedicated to Shiva:
- Preah Ko Temple
- Lolei Temple
- Bakong Temple
The Roluos Group represents the remnants of Hariharalaya, the first major capital founded in the Angkor region
In the afternoon:
- Preah Khan Monastery, meaning "Sacred Sword" (Buddhist)
- Neak Pean Temple (Buddhist)
- Ta Som Temple (Buddhist)
These three temples were built by King Jayavarman VII, reflecting the prominence of Mahayana Buddhism during his reign
Next, visit the Baray, a large rainwater reservoir, and the Eastern Mebon Temple, built on an island in the middle of the Baray, featuring beautiful Hindu sculptures
The day concludes with a stunning sunset at the Pre Rup Temple-Mountain, a former Hindu funerary temple dedicated to Shiva, renowned for its magical colors at dusk
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Siem Reap - Fly - Phnom Penh : 1h
Free time followed by a transfer with the guide for your flight to Phnom Penh
Upon arrival at the airport, meet your guide and driver for a transfer to the hotel
City tour of the capital which has retained all its charm with its beautiful colonial buildings, large avenues, and pretty monuments of Khmer architecture
- Visit to the National Museum of Fine Arts where a collection of pre-Angkorian and Angkorian sculptures is exhibited
- Visit the Royal Palace with traditional Khmer architecture
- Visit the Silver Pagoda and its magnificent Emerald and Gold Buddhas encrusted with diamonds
- If timing permits, stroll through the Central Market, famous for its Art-Deco architecture
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Okay Boutique Hotel -
Phnom Penh - Boat - Chau Doc: 5h
Free time for personal activities before the transfer to the pier for the speedboat to Chau Doc
Enjoy a 5-6 hour cruise to Chau Doc, with customs clearance completed onboard
Upon arrival, meet the guide at Chau Doc and transfer to the hotel
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Victoria Nui Sam Lodge -
Chau Doc - Cham Village – Tra Su Cajeput Forest - Chau Doc: 80 km – 2h
Discover Chau Doc and its Chinese, Cham, and Khmer communities. The town is known for its freshwater farming of Pangasius, a type of Asian catfish
Take a boat tour of floating fish farms, where thousands of fish are raised for export. Stop by a Cham village and visit its mosque
Then, visit the famous pilgrimage site of Sam Mountain, home to temples influenced by Chinese, Cham, and Khmer cultures
Tra Su Forest: Transfer to the Tra Su cajeput forest, a flooded forest typical of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through the green waters of the mangrove, an ideal place for nature lovers!Lunch included
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: Victoria Nui Sam Lodge -
Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh: 245 km - 5h
After breakfast, transfer to Saigon via Cao Lanh by private car
On the way, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Sanouva Hotel -
In-depth discovery of Ho Chi Minh with its colonial districts and Chinese quarters
- Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit the Central Post Office in memory of Gustave Eiffel
- Visit the Reunification Palace, former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975, when the soldiers of the North made a brutal intrusion with their tanks, thus symbolizing the end of the war against the United States
- Visit the War Museum
- Visit the Thien Hau pagoda located in the heart of Chinatown
- Visit the bustling Chinese city of Cholon
- Visit the Binh Tay market in Cholon, impressive and essentially a wholesale market
- Visit Ben Thanh, the largest covered market in the heart of Ho Chi Minh, colorful and very lively
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Sanouva Hotel -
Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All flights mentioned in program
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
BOOKING POLICY
To make the booking, please fill out the reservation form and personal form and return to us by email. Then make a deposit payment 20% of the total amount. The balance to be paid on the first day of arrival in the country
As soon as our agency has collected your deposit, within 10 days, you will receive our confirmation of your travel reservations, by email
Flexible cancellation policy with a small charge deducted from the total deposit
Various payment options available, including:
- International bank transfer
- Credit card
- Cash at our office
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanoi Voyages offers a complete and varied range of accommodation options, where comfort, charm and warmth of welcome are always at the forefront. These hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars depending on your budget.
Of course, Hanoi Voyages offers tailor-made and custom tours, so all changes are possible before departure, even after confirmation.
In case of cancellation, please contact us so that we can offer you a suitable solution.
We prioritize having a local guide specialized by region: one for the north, one for the central area, and one for the south. However, we balance the itinerary to minimize the tour guide's presence so you can save costs and enjoy other services.
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