Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand - 16 Days

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Tour Overview

The Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand Odyssey gives travellers the best experience the three countries can offer. Start your journey in Hanoi, a beautiful city with French colonial buildings and a bustling atmosphere. Spend overnight on a cruise, be captivated by scenic Halong Bay, and head to the most romantic town in Vietnam - Hoi An, followed by "Pearl of the Orient" - Ho Chi Minh. Then head to Siem Reap and visit the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. Wrap up your adventures with a beach break at Thailand's largest island with its stunning sceneries and warm gentle sea. These wonders will amaze you and leave you speechless. ...more ...less

Highlights

Enjoy an overnight cruise at the UNESCO World Heritage site
Take a ride in a traditional Vietnamese unique basket boat
Explore the largest religious monument in the world - Angkor Wat
Sit back for a relaxing time at the stunning beaches of Phuket

Places You'll See

Hanoi

Ha Long Bay

Mekong Delta

Phuket

Hoi An

Siem Reap

Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi

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Day 1 : Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Hanoi. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay (B/L/D) - shared cruise, bus

Location: Hạ Long Bay

Accommodation: cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.

Day 3 : Wake Up With The Dragon In The Bay (B/L) - sharing cruise, bus

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4 : Travel From Hanoi To Ancient Town of Hoi An (B)

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Da Nang. When you arrive at Da Nang Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hoi An. The rest of the time is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5 : Riding The Basket Boat and Fishing Like A Local (B/L) - join a group tour

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Our English - speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An.

As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood.

After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.

Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like hats, watches, rings ...

After the boat trip, have a delicious lunch in our restaurant and cycle back to your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6 : Cherish Your Time in Hoi An Town (B)

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with the fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.

You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.

In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And don’t skip the colourful performances organized on the street in the evening.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7 : Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to Da Nang Airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. When you arrive at Ho Chi Minh airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 8 : Excursion To The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - join a group tour

Location: Mekong Delta Tour, Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9 : Discover the Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - join a group tour

Location: Cu Chi Tunnel, Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start 8:00 AM - END 2:30 PM

Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.

The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh city. The tour departs at 8:00 am from your hotel in district 1. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.

Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.

Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10 : Travel from Vietnam to Cambodia (B)

Location: Krong Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have breakfast at the hotel and gave some rest before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Siem Reap. When you arrive at Siem Reap Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11 : Explore The Magnificent Ancient Capital Of Khmers (B)

Location: Krong Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 12 : Explore the Floating Villages of Tonle Sap Lake (B)

Location: Tonle Sap Lake Viewpoint, Krong Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, visit to Floating Village, take a ride by traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake to experience the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive – floating villages, towering stilled houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. On the way back, visit the Western Baray (Baray Occidental) measuring 8 km by 2.3 km which provided water for the intensive cultivation of lands around Angkor.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13 : Travel From Siem Reap To Phuket (B)

Location: Phuket

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have breakfast at the hotel and rest before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Phuket. When you arrive at Phuket airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free for leisure.

Overnight in Phuket.

Day 14 : Cherish Your Time On Phuket Beaches (B)

Location: Phuket

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Free at your leisure to discover Phuket by yourself. Phuket is a beautiful destination for sightseeing and adventuring. The island itself is rife with diverse landscapes, from its famous sandy beaches to forested hills, mountains, limestone cliffs, low plains, lagoons, and lush tropical vegetation. Spend your time exploring the stunning beaches, have a hike to the waterfall for a picnic, or take a boat trip to explore other islands nearby.

Overnight in Phuket

Day 15 : Cherish Your Time On Phuket Beaches (B)

Location: Phuket

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 16 : Time To Say Goodbye - Phuket Departure (B)

Location: Phuket

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

What's Included

Accommodation

Single/Twin/double/triple room with breakfast included
Fully Guided

Experienced English Speaking Guide
Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions
Meals

As per the tour program: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D= Dinner
Flights

Flights with 20kg allowance luggage included: Hanoi to Hoi An Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap Siem Reap to Phuket
Other included

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed – Vietnam Visa letter approval

What's Not Included

International flights and departure taxes
Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet)
Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
Services not mentioned above
Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Cambodian and Thai New Year) if applicable
Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person, Cambodia:$30/person)

Accommodation

3-stars hotels

Hanoi - Mina Hotel or similar
Halong Bay - Le Journey Cruise or similar
Hoi An - Kim An Hotel or similar
Ho Chi Minh City - Prague Hotel or similar
Siem Reap - Hari Residence or similar
Phuket - Kata Poolside or similar

4-stars hotels

Hanoi : Tirant Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar
Hoi An : Silkotel Hoi An or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar
Siem Reap: Somdevi Angkor or similar
Phuket: Novotel Phuket Avista Kata or similar

5-stars hotels

Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar
Hoi An : Palm Garden or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Majestic Hotel or similar
Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle or similar
Phuket: Avista Grand Hotel Karon or similar

Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program) ...more ...less

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Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all entrance fees during excursions are included.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

During this tour you will have free evenings to explore the places you visit, also the dates with flights do not have other activities to give you some time to rest after the travel and explore the destination on your own.
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes, all accommodations have free wi-fi on this tour.
What is the tipping policy?

The tips are not compulsory but welcome. Generally, the tip amount is 5 USD per person per day tour (for both guide and driver).
What is the maximum group size?

This package combines private and group tours and private transfers. The group tours you will take part in are generally no more than 15 people.

What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

This tour requires good fitness as it involves trekking, kayaking, and caving.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes, children are permitted, please note due to our children's policy, kids up to 12 years old are charged 85% of the tour price, after 12 years old they are considered as adults. Are flights included in this tour?
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes, during group tour days you can meet people from other countries.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, we can. Please contact our travel advisors and they will be happy to arrange it for you.
What currencies are required for this tour?

In Vietnam you will need to use Vietnamese Dongs, the rate is approximately 1 USD = 24000 VND, or 1 GBP = 30000 VND, you can exchange it in the banks or money exchange counters.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes, the airport transfers are included, please provide us with your flight details before arrival to arrange it accordingly.
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Yes, the luggage limit depends on the airline's policy, the limit is 20 kg per person.
Are flights included in this tour?

The international flights are not included in this tour, the in-tour domestic flights are included.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes, the solo traveler will need to pay for the single supplement. You can find the rates for solo travelers in the tour details, or ask the travel advisor.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes, once you book the tour, we will send you the confirmation voucher with all the trip details you will need. The final package of documents including the domestic flight tickets will be sent 2-4 weeks before the trip.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes, all transports on this tour have air conditioners.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes, the visa is not included in this tour but you can easily apply for it. If you are a UK citizen you do not need to arrange a visa to Vietnam. The rest can apply for visas online on the immigration portal, it will cost 25 USD per person.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

We have various options of hotels for this trip. The standard price includes 3-star accommodations, but it can be upgraded to 4 and 5 stars with the surcharge.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

No, we will not provide an escort for this tour, but you will have a personal travel advisor who will be in touch with you all the time during the tour to coordinate everything and make sure you are safe and happy.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes, all local guides speak English. We also can arrange Spanish/German/French/Chinese/Russian speaking guides, but the surcharge will apply and be available only for private tours.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

After you book the tour you will receive the confirmation voucher with your trip details. 15 days before the trip we will send you the flight/train tickets (if any), visa approval letter (if necessary) and some useful information about the places you visit and your trip.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

If you are travelling solo, you will need to pay the surcharge. Sometimes we could arrange solo travellers share the room if there will be some people of the same gender looking for a travel partner for your dates and tour.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It will depend on the availability of the services and seats in the group (if it is a group tour), you can discuss it with our team, and they will check the possibility.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

We contribute part of the profit from some day trips to support the local community. Our main sustainable project is Ba Vi Eco Tour which has been designed by us to give the real insight to the Vietnamese traditional life and to support the people who live there.
Any policies are in place for children?

The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults: - For infant (<02 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost. - 02 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate. - Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult. All tickets: Based on each airlines' policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You will need to contact our team as soon as possible and they will check the possibility
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

If you take part in a group tour you might travel with
How long has the tour company been trading?

We are operating since 2010
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

If your trip is cancelled by us due to Covid-19 situation and restrictions on entering the country, we will give you the full credit for the next trip
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, all accommodations in the tour meet local health and safety regulations.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Levi U.S.A

Great service

15-Nov-2023

It is my first trip to Southeast Asia, and it was much better than I had expected. Our trip had 16 days land tour starting in Hanoi, then traveled to Halong Bay, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Angkor,... and ending in Phuket. Realistic Asia did a great job in selecting hotels in good locations. The tour guides and the drivers were helpful and always punctual. We kept in touch with Esther through WhatsApp during the trip, so whenever I had questions, she always responded to me instantly. With her professionalism, she made our trip comfortable and easy. I recommend Realistic Asia, and will definitely return next time. ...more ...less

Lucas Brown

Two Thumbs up!!!

03-Oct-2023

We have just had a fantastic tour in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand put together for us as a private tour by Realistic Asia. Everything about the tour was perfect. We loved the sights, the people and the food in all 3 countries and would not hesitate to recommend you to travel here. We are already thinking about when we can next go back to do some of the things we missed, especially in Siem Reap. ...more ...less

Theodore

Great!!!

11-Dec-2023

Our group of 6 just completed the tour to Vietnam Cambodia, and Thailand with Realistic Asia. They did an excellent job in preparing this tour for our group and tailor-made the itinerary letting us see everything we wanted. We stayed at 4 and 5-star hotels, all were excellent. The guides were professional and knowledgeable, and the drivers were always on time. We don't eat meat, and the meals during each tour were according to our requirements, we didn't have to remind about it. We highly recommend this company! ...more ...less

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