VLTM01 - THAILAND - CAMBODIA - VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: International Arrival – Bangkok, Thailand (–)

Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok

Welcome by your local English-speaking guide

Private transfer to hotel

Free at leisure: relax or take a stroll around your hotel in central Bangkok.

Overnight: Bangkok

 

Day 2: Highlights Of Bangkok City (B/L)

Morning:

• Visit Pak Khlong Talad Flower Market for a burst of color and aromas

• Explore the Grand Palace, former royal residence with stunning architecture

• Walk through the Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha Temple) – home to the holiest Buddha statue in Thailand

Afternoon:

• Thai lunch at a local restaurant

• Cruise the Chao Phraya River in a traditional long-tail boat

• Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) on the Thonburi side of the river

Evening: Return to hotel for free time

Overnight: Bangkok

 

Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Bangkok (B/L)

Morning:

• Depart Bangkok for Ayutthaya, ancient capital of Siam

• Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, used by Thai kings

• Explore Wat Mahathat (famous for Buddha head entwined in tree roots)

• Tour Wat Phra Si Sanphet, royal temple in the Grand Palace complex

• Visit Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, housing a giant bronze Buddha

Afternoon:

• Return to Bangkok

• Free time to relax or explore local eateries

Overnight: Bangkok

 

Day 4: Bangkok – Siem Reap (B/L)

Morning:

• Breakfast and transfer to airport

• Fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Transfer to hotel for check-in

Afternoon:

• Visit Kompong Phluk Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake – observe daily life on stilts

• Learn about seasonal flooding and traditional fishing culture

Evening: Free time to explore Siem Reap Night Market or Pub Street

Overnight: Siem Reap

 

Day 5: Siem Reap (B/L)

Morning:

• Visit Angkor Thom, last capital of the Khmer Empire

• Explore Bayon Temple, known for its smiling faces

• Walk along the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local Khmer restaurant

• Tour Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument

• Watch sunset over Angkor from Phnom Bakheng

Overnight: Siem Reap

 

Day 6: Siem Reap (B/L)

Early Morning:

• Optional: Sunrise at Angkor Wat + chat with local monks/nuns

• Return to hotel for breakfast or pack breakfast box

Morning–Afternoon:

• Visit Banteay Srei (“Citadel of Women”) – intricate pink sandstone carvings

• Explore nearby Cambodian countryside and local villages

• Tour Ta Prohm (the “Tomb Raider temple” with giant tree roots) and Ta Keo

Overnight: Siem Reap

 

Day 7: Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (B/L)

Morning:

• Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

• Meet your Vietnam guide and transfer to hotel

Afternoon:

• Visit Ben Thanh Market – great for street food and souvenirs

• City tour: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Walk along Dong Khoi Street

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

 

Day 8: Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)

Morning:

• Drive to Tay Ninh to visit the colorful Cao Dai Holy See

• Attend a vibrant midday ceremony

Afternoon:

• Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200km network used during the Vietnam War

• Crawl through a tunnel, see war exhibits, and sample cassava – wartime staple food

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

 

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Can Tho (B/L)

Depart to My Tho – gateway to Mekong Delta

Enjoy a boat trip along the Tien River

Visit islets, fruit orchards, and local workshops

Sample coconut candy, honey tea, and enjoy folk music

Afternoon: Travel to Can Tho, check-in, and relax at riverside hotel

Overnight: Can Tho

 

Day 10: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City – Fly To Hue (B/L)

Visit Cai Rang Floating Market by motorboat

Explore local canals and visit a Bun Tau Noodle Factory

Drive back to Ho Chi Minh Airport for flight to Hue

Evening: Arrive in Hue, check-in, and relax

Overnight: Hue

 

Day 11: Hue City Tour (B/L)

Morning:

• Visit Minh Mang Tomb with scenic gardens and architecture

• Cruise along the Perfume River by dragon boat

• Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic Buddhist site

Afternoon:

• Explore the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City

• Stroll through Dong Ba Market for snacks and souvenirs

Overnight: Hue

 

Day 12: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L)

Morning:

• Scenic drive over Hai Van Pass to Da Nang

• Stop at Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum, and Marble Mountains

Afternoon:

• Arrive in Hoi An, check-in at hotel

• Free time to enjoy lantern-lit streets or riverside cafés

Overnight: Hoi An

 

Day 13: Hoi An Old Town – Pottery Village (B/L)

Morning: Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town:

• Japanese Covered Bridge

• Fujian Assembly Hall

• Old Merchant House

• Tailor shops, cafés, art galleries

Afternoon:

• Sampan ride along Hoai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village

• Try your hand at shaping clay or watch artisans work

Evening: Leisure time in Hoi An

Overnight: Hoi An

 

Day 14: Hoi An – Danang – Flight To Hanoi (B)

Morning:

• Free time before airport transfer

• Fly from Da Nang to Hanoi

Afternoon:

• Explore Hanoi Old Quarter: 36 guild streets

• Guided street food walk or café visit

Overnight: Hanoi

 

Day 15: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

Morning:

• Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda

• See Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university

Afternoon:

• Explore Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton)

• Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays)

• End with traditional Water Puppet Show

Overnight: Hanoi

 

Day 16: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Morning:

• Depart Hanoi for Halong Bay (3.5 hrs)

• Board a deluxe cruise ship, welcome drink, and safety briefing

Afternoon:

• Cruise past limestone karsts and islets

• Visit a limestone cave or floating fishing village

• Optional: kayaking or swimming

Evening:

• Sunset party and Vietnamese dinner onboard

• Option: squid fishing or relaxing under the stars

Overnight: Halong Bay Cruise

 

Day 17: Halong Bay – Return To Hanoi (B/L)

Morning:

• Early risers can join Tai Chi on deck

• Light breakfast and more sightseeing

• Brunch onboard before disembarking

Afternoon:

• Drive back to Hanoi

• Free time for shopping or spa

Overnight: Hanoi

 

Day 18: Hanoi – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Free at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

End of Services.

 

Note:

• Meals are indicated as: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

• Optional activities (e.g., sunrise at Angkor Wat, street food tours, spa treatments, Phi Phi Island excursions, etc.) can be arranged upon request at the time of booking or on-site with your tour guide.

• Important museum closures (Day 15):

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays

  • Most museums (including the Museum of Ethnology) are closed on Mondays

• Cruise options Halong Bay (Day 16): Choose between private transfer with a guide or shared cruise shuttle.

• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, passport for domestic flights, swimsuit for Halong Bay and Mekong activities