From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh
Duration: 14 days
Place: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Battambang - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh
Meals: 13 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinner
Group size: Min 2, Max 3
Operated in: English
Highlights
Combined tour Thailand Cambodia Vietnam 14 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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- Welcome by the tour guide upon your arrival at the airport, and transfer by private car to the hotel
- Welcome dinner with our host
- Overnight stay in hotel
Meal: Dinner | 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
- A boat trip through the lively and bustling interior canals by traditional long tail boat
- Wat Paknam, is a hidden museum with white stupa exhibition
- Beautiful part of the Khlong with a mix of old wooden houses and new modern mansion
- Orchid and fruit farm
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Le D'Tel Bangkok -
Bangkok - Bang Pa-in - Ayutthaya: 90 km - 1h30
Head to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace: built during the Ayutthaya era. Appreciate it’s beauty and fascinating architectural features that is blended by European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese style (eclectic collection)
Take a journey to Ayutthaya, roam the remaining temples and palace of ancient Thai capital, also known as the “Venice of the East” on a tuk tuk ride:
- Ancient Palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree)
- Stroll local market
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Baan Thai House Deluxe Villa -
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, Lunch | 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
- Khmer dinner show, with Apsara dances
- 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 -
Rolous Group
- Visit the Roluos Group, a Hindu cult dating from the end of the 9th century, representing the beginning of Khmer architecture
- Visit the 3 main temples dedicated to Civa: Preah Ko, Lolei, Bakong
- Visit the monastery of Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som. These constructions illustrate the pre-eminence of Mahayana Buddhism during his reign
- Visit Prasat Kravan, unique brick temple
- Visit Banteay Kdei, a temple dedicated to Buddhism with its four concentric walls
- Visit Srah-Srang (Royal Bath)
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Siem Reap - Fly -Phnom Penh : 1h
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
- Visit Wat Phnom, the oldest in the city and the statue of Madame Penh
- Visit to the Museum of Genocidal Crime
- Visit to Choeng Ek Killing Field, a prisoner extermination camp
- Boat to Chau Doc
- Overnight in hotel.
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Victoria Nui Sam Lodge -
Chau Doc - Can Tho: 130 km - 3h
Transfer to the cajeput forest of Trà Su, one of the last natural forests of the delta, a flooded forest typical of the Mekong Delta
- Enjoy a boat trip to discover the local fauna and flora.Visit the famous pilgrimage site of Nui Sam (Mount Sam), which features many temples influenced by Chinese, Cham, and Khmer cultures
- Discover the floating fish farms (floating houses) where thousands of fish are raised for export. Stop at a Cham village to visit its mosque
Then, depart for Can Tho
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel -
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh: 155 km - 3h
You will enter this market on a sampan in order to weave and navigate through the canals and arroyos to discover all the life organized around water and commerce
- Early morning: Cruise amidst the boats and canoes, to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Cai Rang floating market, the largest in the delta
- Visit the colonial house and an orchard, where you can taste exotic fruits and see plantations of durians, mangosteens, and oranges
- Visit to the Binh Thuy centennial house
The cruise ends in Can Tho with an overview of the markets where you can mingle with the local population
Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City late in the 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
- Visit a lacquer factory renowned for the quality and originality of its creations. An explanatory tour of the different stages of this meticulous and artistic work
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Sanouva Hotel - Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flightMeal: 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 (cycling, 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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