Vietnam combined with Laos, Cambodia 14 days 13 nights

Vietnam combined with Laos, Cambodia 14 days 13 nights

Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Departure: Siem Reap
Arrival: Ho Chi Minh
  • Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Hoi An - Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Luang Prabang - Siem Reap - Kampong Phluk
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DAY 1 : Ho Chi Minh - Arrival

DAY 2 : Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta

DAY 3 : Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi

DAY 4 : Hoi An - Cooking class - City tour

DAY 5 : Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi

DAY 6 : Hanoi - City tour

DAY 7 : Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

DAY 8 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Luang Prabang

DAY 9 : Luang Prabang - City tour

DAY 10 : Luang Prabang – Elephant Experience and Hiking

DAY 11 : Luang Prabang - Flight to Siem Reap

DAY 12 : Siem Reap - Angkor temples

DAY 13 : Siem Reap – Temples of Angkor – Kampong Phluk

DAY 14 : Siem Reap - Departure

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Vietnam combined with Laos, Cambodia 14 days 13 nights
HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the essence of Southeast Asia on this unforgettable 14-day, 13-night journey across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This thoughtfully crafted combined tour brings together the region’s most iconic destinations, blending cultural heritage, natural beauty, and authentic local life into one seamless itinerary.

Begin in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City before exploring the tranquil waterways of the Mekong Delta. Continue to the enchanting town of Hoi An and the historic capital of Hanoi, then cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The journey continues in Luang Prabang, where spirituality and tradition create a peaceful and timeless atmosphere. In Cambodia, discover the magnificent temples of Siem Reap and experience daily life in Kampong Phluk, a fascinating floating village on Tonlé Sap Lake.

Proudly operated by Avex Vietnam Travel, this tour offers a perfect balance of exploration, comfort, and cultural immersion—ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive Indochina experience in just two weeks.

Itinerario detallado
Ho Chi Minh - Arrival
DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh - Arrival
  • Welcome to Vietnam!
  • Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, where our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
  • Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private car.

MEAL
TRANSPORT
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • At 08:00, we're going to the Mekong Delta area.
  • The boat picks us up at the My Tho pier and the journey begins on the Tien River. We'll have the opportunity to see the local village and enjoy the scenery of green gardens on both sides of the river.
  • The boats take the delegation to visit Cu Lao Thoi Son:
  • We visited a coconut candy factory. You'll be shown the production process and you'll get to taste the treats.
  • We go to the homes of the locals to enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to southern folk music.
  • We explored the western canals in a three-leaf canoe.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • In the afternoon, the boat moves to Ben Tre province. Here, we cycle about 4-8 km to visit the coconut groves along both sides of the road and observe the lives of the local people.
  • We return to the starting point. We return the bicycle.
  • We enjoyed fresh coconut on the boat as it returned to the My Tho dock.
  • Return to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private car.

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi
DAY 3: Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Explore the city's main attractions with your guide: the War Remnants Museum, with its photographs and artifacts from the past; the Independence Palace, the former residence of the Governor-General of Indochina and later the President of South Sudan; Notre Dame Cathedral, a red-brick structure with twin towers inspired by the original in Paris; and the Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel before he built the Eiffel Tower. Stroll along the many attractive shops on Dong Khoi Street, formerly known as Rue Catinat, the boulevard where high society met and shopped during the colonial era.
  • Next, head to the airport to catch a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, from where we'll drive for 45 minutes to the charming town of Hoi An.
  • Accommodation in Hoi An.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Hoi An - Cooking class - City tour
DAY 4: Hoi An - Cooking class - City tour
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and then cycle to the village of Tra Que. We'll arrive at a local home to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes using local ingredients. After the cooking lesson, we'll taste the dishes we prepared. After lunch, relax with a foot massage.
  • In the afternoon we visited Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We walked to see the highlights of the old town, including the typical Hoi An market, the Phuoc Kien Temple (built in 1697 and used as a place of worship for the Goddess of the Sea), the Japanese Covered Bridge (built in the 17th century by Japanese merchants), and a typical old house called Tan Ky.
  • Accommodation in Hoi An.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi
DAY 5: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Then ,you have free time for relaxing before transferring to Da Nang airport for a domestic flight to Hanoi.
  • Accommodation in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Hanoi - City tour
DAY 6: Hanoi - City tour
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • The day begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior view only) (open daily except Mondays, Fridays, and the months of September and October), the Ho Chi Minh Residence, which includes the Government Palace (exterior view only), and a simple two-room house where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda.
  • Next, they will visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university.
  • After lunch, visit the Ngoc Son Temple located on a small lake called Hoan Kiem (Lake of the Restored Sword).
  • We take a tricycle ride to explore the Old Town. A fascinating network of narrow streets, houses, and shops, known as "the 36 streets."
  • Accommodation in Hanoi. 

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
DAY 7: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Our driver will pick you up from your hotel for a two-and-a-half-hour transfer to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where thousands of spectacular limestone islets and grottoes rise from the crystal-clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Upon arrival on cruise, enjoy a welcome drink on board before checking in. Have lunch featuring fresh seafood as the boat cruises among numerous rocky islets and small beaches. After lunch, you have  a short free time for relaxing before enjoying the kayaking  or bamboo boat to visit light cave which is very amazing area on  Lan Ha bay . Dinner is served on board.
  • Overnight on board in Ha Long Bay.

Note: 

English-speaking guide on board. Shared tour.

Shared car for groups of 2-9 people (private car will be available for groups of 8 people)

MEAL
B, L, D
TRANSPORT
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Luang Prabang
DAY 8: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Luang Prabang
  • Start your day with an early bird Tai Chi class on the sundeck. Afterward, breakfast is served as the boat continues cruising through Ha Long Bay.
  • The cruise will take you past numerous islets whose names reflect their shapes, such as Dog, Incense Urn, Fighting Rooster, Finger, and others. Join the crew to explore one of the most magnificent caves, and then return to the ship to sail back to the dock.
  • Your vehicle will be waiting for you at approximately 10:30 for the direct transfer from Ha Long to Hanoi airport to catch an international flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.
  • Up on arrival at Luang Prabang airport and transfer to the hotel in Luang Prabang
  • Accommodation in Luang Prabang

Note: 

English-speaking guide on board. Shared tour.

Shared car for groups of 2-9 people to Hanoi (private car will be available for groups of 8 people)

Private car and English-speaking Guide in Luang Prabang

MEAL
B, Brunch
TRANSPORT
Luang Prabang - City tour
DAY 9: Luang Prabang - City tour
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Today, prepare to explore some of the highlights of this magnificent city. Begin your exploration with a visit to the Royal Palace, which blends French Beaux-Arts style with traditional Laotian architecture. The palace has been converted into a National Museum housing valuable collections of royal artifacts.
  • Explore by car or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the peaceful, tree-lined streets to admire some of Luang Prabang's most famous temples. Wat Xieng Thong, considered a major religious symbol of Buddhist architecture, is a magnificent masterpiece of mosaics and carved wood that reflects the traditional Laotian style. Wat Aham, whose name means "Monastery of the Blossoming Heart," is popularly known as the "Watermelon Stupa" because of its distinctive rounded shape. Wat Vitsoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang, was built in a simple architectural style and housed the ancient statues and stelae of the Buddhas of Prabang.
  • Laos is home to a rich diversity of ethnic traditions, fascinatingly presented by the Traditional Art and Ethnology Centre (TAEC). Explore the museum's exhibits, which include ritual and religious objects, jewelry, handicrafts, traditional clothing and textiles, and household items. Visit a social enterprise on the banks of the Mekong River in Laos for an up-close look at the country's crafts and textiles. Tour the workshop, surrounded by a lush garden, where you can watch artisans at work, learn about silkworms, and get a brief introduction to the various natural dyeing techniques using the organic flora from the garden's on-site cultivation. Chat with dedicated local weavers who will share their passion for preserving this ancient craft.
  • Accommodation in Luang Prabang.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Luang Prabang – Elephant Experience and Hiking
DAY 10: Luang Prabang – Elephant Experience and Hiking
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • The Land of a Million Elephants (Lane Xang) refers to the time when Laos had a large population of wild elephants. Today, take a short trip just outside Luang Prabang to spend time with elephants in their natural habitat, learn about their fascinating history and behavior, and create unforgettable memories.
  • Meet with the camp staff and receive a brief presentation on the center's elephant conservation project. Tour the elephant camp, including a stop at the hospital and museum, and participate in papermaking to gain a deeper understanding of their history and behavior, creating lasting memories of your time with these incredible animals. After learning how the elephants are cared for, receive basic mahout training and learn how to lead and control them using the local language. Walk with the elephants to the nearby Tad Sae Waterfall, traversing the diverse jungle landscape of the unique Waterfall Trail. Swimming in the refreshing turquoise waters is possible (depending on the water level; the waterfall dries up from December to July). Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch while admiring the beautiful scenery of the dense jungle and the waterfall. This afternoon, board a traditional longtail boat for the return trip to the Elephant Camp headquarters. The boat ride on the Nam Khan River offers a chance to enjoy the tranquil river life and observe the daily activities of the local fishermen.
  • Accommodation in Luang Prabang.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Luang Prabang - Flight to Siem Reap
DAY 11: Luang Prabang - Flight to Siem Reap
  • After breakfast, you will have the morning free to relax or explore the city on your own, or join our optional half-day excursion.
  • In the afternoon, we will head to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
  • Accommodation in Siem Reap.

OPTIONAL: Discover the Pak Ou caves by local boat

  • Embark on a traditional longtail boat for a leisurely cruise along the Mekong River to the famous Pak Ou Caves. Upon arrival, begin exploring the magical cave system: the lower cave houses a photogenic group of Buddha statues, silhouetted against the stunning river scenery, while the upper cave is accessed after a 7-minute climb up stairs surrounded by lush vegetation. You'll find Buddha statues in all positions, ages, and sizes adorning the cave walls, allowing you to understand a sacred religious practice that reflects the devotion and commitment of the Lao people to Buddhism. On your return to Luang Prabang, stop at Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek, which specialize in silk weaving and Saa paper (paper made from the bark of the Saa tree).

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Siem Reap - Angkor temples
DAY 12: Siem Reap - Angkor temples
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Today, we visited the famous and magnificent temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece, built in the 12th century, covers an area of ​​approximately 210 hectares. It features numerous columned galleries, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and pools filled with water, as well as bas-reliefs carved into the Ramayana and depicting daily life during the time of Angkor's construction.
  • Our next destination is Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has remained virtually untouched since its discovery and retains much of its mystery.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • In the afternoon, visit the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, the Jayavarman State Temple, and the Bayon Temple in the city center. Then, pass by Phimeanakas with its beautiful lake and the imposing Baphuon, the State Temple of King Udayadityavarman II, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
  • Accommodation in Siem Reap.

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Siem Reap – Temples of Angkor – Kampong Phluk
DAY 13: Siem Reap – Temples of Angkor – Kampong Phluk
  • In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Banteay Srei (10th century), considered the crown jewel of classical Khmer art. We will then visit Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings, preceded by a hall and flanked by two libraries; the southern one is exceptionally well-preserved. Two concentric walls surround the complex. Our next destination is Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the region. Ta Prohm has remained virtually untouched since its discovery and retains much of its mystery.
  • Take a private boat to visit Kampong Phluk, the most beautiful village on Tonle Sap Lake. It's a natural paradise with mangroves that are home to hundreds of species of fish and freshwater birds, and it's dotted with ethnic stilt houses that rise almost to the sky. The village is primarily inhabited by Khmer people and has around 3,000 residents, most of whom live in these stilt houses. You'll have an excellent opportunity to learn about their way of life and how they live on the lake.
  • Accommodation in Siem Reap

Note: English-speaking Guide. Private tour.

 

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Siem Reap - Departure
DAY 14: Siem Reap - Departure
  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Be ready at the hotel lobby 2.5 hours before your departure flight.

Note: Private car. English-speaking Guide.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Acomodación
5-star hotels and resorts
4-star hotels and resorts
3-star hotels and resorts
Vuelo
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
Ho Chi Minh VN 122
1h25
Da Nang Available
Vietnam Airline
Economy
Da Nang VN 168
1h25
Hanoi Available
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
Hanoi VN 931
1h5
Luang Prabang Available
Air Asia
Economy
Luang Prabang PG942/PG907
6h20
Siem Reap Available
Precio & Inclusión
INCLUDE
  • The meals indicated in this itinerary. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
  • Accommodation based on 2 people/room with breakfast
  • Domestic Flights in Vietnam and International between Vietnam- Laos- Siem Reap: Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang, Da Nang – Hanoi, Hanoi – Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang – Siem Reap
  • Tickets to the places of interest mentioned in this program
  • All visits and excursions mentioned in this itinerary
  • Local English-speaking guides are provided on excursion days.
  • Transportation used in the program. For groups of more than 10 people, private transport is used every day. (except on free days) (2 passengers: 7-seater private car, 3-9 passengers: 16-seater private bus;10-16 passengers: 29-seater private bus, 17-20 passengers: 45-seater private bus)
EXCLUDE
  • Your country's international round-trip flight
  • Optional excursion: Discover the Pak Ou caves by local boat
  • Tips, Visa
  • Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, drinks, etc…
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Bank charges related to the payment
  • Other services that are not clearly indicated under "INCLUDED".
  • Insurance of all types (recommended)
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