Indochina Odyssey: Vietnam – Cambodia – Thailand

Upon arrival in Hanoi airport, you will transfer by private coach to our hotel in the center of Hanoi.

Check in hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Check-in time: 14:00. Early check in will be surcharged.

After breakfast, you'll have the entire day to discover Hanoi. 

The tour begins with a stop at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the revolutionary leader. Looming over Ba Dinh Square and featuring a grey block design and stone collonades, it's an impressive (and imposing) example of brutalist architecture. 

Next up is the stylistically opposite Presidential Palace, a hallmark of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam that was built at the turn of the 20th century and is painted canary yellow. 

After the palace, you'll see the Temple of Literature, which was built in the 11th century and is dedicated to Confucius. This temple was the first university in Vietnam, and it's still a place where students burn incense and pray at the altars for academic success. 

Then you'll head a bit further north in the city to the Cầu Giấy District and the Vietnam Museum Of Ethnology. This massive museum complex aims to preserve cultural heritage by offering information on the 54 different ethnic groups in Vietnam. Some highlight exhibits include full-scale replicas of traditional homes plus ancient artifacts like traditional jewelry and wedding/funeral clothing. 

You'll cap the tour with a guided stroll around Hanoi's Old Quarter. There are immense benefits to this type of walking tour because you'll be accompanied by an expert local guide. As they escort you around the streets they'll shed light on the various landmarks and interesting sights. Plus they'll reveal insight into the long and storied history of this unique commercial district, which has its origins almost 2,000 years ago during the Lý and Trần dynasties. 

Naturally, no tour of the Old Quarter is complete without indulging in the famous street food culture. It's a great introduction to the gastronomy of the country, and beyond the bún chả and bánh mì vendors, you'll also try some delicious Vietnamese beverages like the famous "egg coffee"—perfect for those who like their daily caffeine jolt combined with a decadent dessert. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi. 

Breakfast at the hotel

Start your tour early with pickup at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Hop into the private van to visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam.

Visit Dinh king Temple and Le king Temple from the 10th century, and hear about the heroic histories of the two Kings during the Chinese Wars. At midday, sit down for lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.

Continue to Tam Coc and take the sampan go (traditional river boat) along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc's three caves. Head back to Tam Coc wharf, take your bicycle, and cycle around traditional villages and Tam Coc town.

Back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

After early breakfast, the driver will pick you up at hotel then drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around three hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.

After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on board.

Overnight on a cruise.

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best. After tea/coffee and pastries have been served, the boat will continue to cruise quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. You will return to Halong Harbor after a very hearty brunch on board (around 12pm).

Back to Hanoi airport for a short flight to Danang. Continue transferring to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoian.

In the morning, drive to the boat pier, embark on the boat to Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village, enjoy the casting net show, and learn how to cast net from local fishermen. You will take on the basket boat along the water coconut river, you will learn how to catch the crabs, and see a wonderful performance with the boat by a fisherman.

After that, you will take the car or bike along the peaceful villages to Tra Que vegetable village and join the daily activities with local farmers there. ride a bike or transfer by car back to the hotel.

Walking: 2 hours 
Biking: 2 hours 
Boat cruise: 1 hours 

Visit Hoi An Ancient town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop and learn how to make a traditional lantern.

Overnight in Hoian. 

After breakfast at the hotel, take a flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, which is still called Saigon by the locals. Arrive in Tan Son Nhat airport and you’ll warmly greeted by guide and driver then transfer to hotel (Check in hotel at 14:00 onwards).

18:00 - Our tour guide will pick you up at the the hotel lobby. The “Saigon by Night” tour is one of the most fun things to do in Vietnam at night and offers a completely different experience than our day tours. We’ll bring you to 4 of the most popular local districts in Saigon that most tourists don’t frequent and also give you a chance to try some delicious Vietnamese street food! Eat your fill of dishes like the extremely popular “Banh Xeo” (crispy, fried pancakes stuffed with various meats and vegetables ) and the lesser known Bo La Lot (Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves) which is our personal favorite! Don’t worry vegetarians, we also have you covered with a variety of delicious options!

You will be picked up at your hotel in the morning and driven to Ben Tre. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong pier you will embark a boat to cruise on Ben Tre River, one of the tributaries of the Mekong River. The boat will cruise along the Ham Luong river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local workplaces to give you a picture of how the local economy works, including a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and other products; and a mat weaving house, where straw mats are woven using a hand loom – you can even have a go at weaving yourself! The boat will then stop at a quiet village where you can have a nice walk to experience real Delta village life and have lunch at a local restaurant. Relax and keep going by rowing boat along the canal. You will be dropped off at the local market or An Thanh pier. Continue transferring to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho. 

Early in the morning, visit Cai Rang- one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Continue to visit a noodle factory to know how to make the traditional Vietnamese noodle. Afterwards, we spend way back till Ho Chi Minh City airport for flight to Siem Reap. On the way, Stop to visit Binh Thuy ancient house & temple. Transfer to hotel for check in and overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at hotel, our guide & driver will pick you up and heading to visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful emples which has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them, it was used as a location in the film Tomb Raider. Then head to see the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, the Great Angkor City, established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. We also visit the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King & Baphoun temple before continue to visit Angkor Wat, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia-it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat, also known as the “City of Temples” a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. Seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Back to hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap. 

After breakfast at the hotel, take a flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. The glorious history of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty that still reigns but does rule in Thailand.

Check in at the hotel and have free time for your relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube.

Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photo, and enjoy the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Enjoy your own lunch. In the afternoon we will transfer back to Bangkok.

On the way, stop at PATOM ORGANIC VILLAGE (Open on Saturday & Sunday only).

Patom Organic Village is where you can experience the traditional Thai way of life by learning about the journey of organic raw materials to Patom products. Our open factory will show you the work that goes into our bakery, supplement, and body care factory before the products make their way to Patom Organic Living stores. Immerse yourself in our concept of organic living and participate in our selective hands-on workshops. (Using services in Patom Organic Village on your own expense, except entrance fee).

Overnight in Bangkok.

Afterwards, check out before 12:00 pm and transfer to the airport for onward flight. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the trip and don’t forget to share your wonderful journey and reviews with us on our social media.