Circle Indochine 16 Days - Thailand /Vietnam/Cambodia and Laos

Circle Indochine 16 Days - Thailand /Vietnam/Cambodia and Laos

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Tour Overview

It is a truly great round of Laos Thailand Vietnam Cambodia tour. Your journey starts in the magnificent capital, Bangkok, with splendid temples, unique floating markets, and must-visit historical sites. Then, go to the Capital of Khmer Civilization in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Soak in the magical beauty of Angkor Wat, experience unique things like riding a tuk-tuk around the city, or join a blessing ceremony. After experiencing local life here, travel along the rich land, Vietnam. Savor amazing Vietnam travel bit by bit from the mighty Mekong and complex Cu Chi Tunnels to the majestic Ha Long and the poetic land of Ninh Binh. The fourth country will be Laos with the mysterious Luang Prabang. Have a laid-back day to religious Pak Ou and the multi-tiered Khouangsi Waterfall. Lastly, back to Thailand once more to perfect your Indochina tour in 16 days. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Visit spledid temples and unique local life in Bangkok

  • Soak in magical Angkor Wat in Siem Reap

  • Savor Vietnam beauty in majestic Halong Bay and poetic Ninh Binh

  • Have a laidback day to Pak Ou Caves and multitiered Khouangsi Waterfall in Luang Prabang

Places You'll See

Bangkok Temple Visit

Angkor Wat - A Temple Complex

Kayaking

Tunnel Exploration

Elephants Terrace

Siem Reap

Khouangsi Waterfall

Cooking Class

Biking

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Welcome To Thailand - Bangkok Arrival

Location: Bangkok

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Silom Serene a, Boutique Hotel, Bangkok or similar

Upon arrival, your driver will meet and greet you at the airport. Enjoy a transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Check-in at the hotel and have a rest after the flight. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 : Explore The Bangkok Floating Market And Historic Site (B/L)

Location: Floating Village, on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia., Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (Golden Buddha), West Baray, Wat Pho Thong, Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (Marble Temple)

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Silom Serene a, Boutique Hotel, Bangkok or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Have breakfast at your hotel.

07.30 AM. Meet the English guide at hotel lobby. Let's start with the Railway Track Market (Rom Hoop Market) commonly also called Siang Tai Market (life-threatening). the market is located on the railway near Mae Klong railway station. Proceed to the Damnen Saduak Floating Market, we arrive at the pier, and with a long tail boat in about 30-45 minutes through the canals, we reach the Floating Market. Arrive at the market enjoy local Thai products, Thai Foods at about 12.00 AM. Transfer back to Bangkok. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, this tour takes you through the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to visit two of the capital’s most significantly and visually stunning temples. Wat Traimit houses the world’s largest solid gold Buddha (5.5 tons of precious metal) and Wat Pho, which is the oldest temple in Bangkok, and houses of the Reclining Buddha, a 45 meter-long statue that depicts Buddha entering Nirvana. Wat Pho is also Thailand s first university and houses a wealth of art. It is still an important center for traditional medicine and massage. Continue to Wat Benjamabophit, also known as the marble temple featuring a fusing of Thai and European styles and an ubosot covered by Italian marble.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 3 : Travel From Bangkok To The Capital Of Khmer Civilization (B)

Location: Krong Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hari Residence Resort or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel and you can explore Bangkok at your own pace. Afterward, our driver will come to your hotel and transfer you to the airport. Take a flight to Siem Reap, upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, our driver escorts you to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel.

Day 4 : Observe The Masterpiece Temples Of The Khmer Civilization (B)

Location: Prohm Kel Temple, Bayon Temple, Angkor Thum, Angkor Wat

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hari Residence Resort or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle. Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap

Day 5 : Embark The Boat On Tonle Sap Lake And Explore The Local Life (B)

Location: Tonlé Sap

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hari Residence or similar

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 stilted 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. Afternoon, We will drive to the Pouk district about 15 Km in the West of Siem Reap town you visit the silk farm, a fascinating farm/workshop where you can see the entire silk creation process including growing the food for the silk worms, breeding the worms, silk extraction and refinement, traditional kit dying pattern creation and looming. Retail silk and souvenir shop. 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 at the hotel in Siem Reap

Day 6 : Travel From Siem Reap To The Pearl Of Indochine (B)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation Name: GK Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel and you can explore Siem Reap at your own pace. Afterward, our driver will come to your hotel and transfer you to the airport. Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our driver escorts you to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel.

Day 7 : Excursion On The Mighty Mekong River (B/L)

Location: Mekong River Delta

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: GK Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Have a breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, you will be greeted by an experienced English-speaking guide and professional driver to My Tho. Enjoy the scenery and green rice paddies during the one-and-a-half-hour bus ride. Along the way, we will visit Vinh Trang pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the Mekong delta. Continue to My Tho, where we take a boat trip along the Mekong River, where you can see fish cages and floating houses on the river.

The boat takes you to a small canal, escaping the hustle and bustle of the town. We disembark at a coconut island in Ben Tre and enjoy a walk around the village. Stop at a local family home to enjoy tropical fruit, taste the honey tea and honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers. Check out the coconut candy shop and learn how to make candy, and see handicrafts made from the coconuts.

Take your time snapping photos and enjoy the natural scenery before we head to the local restaurant. Lunch is set with special Vietnamese food. Enjoy your lunch outside under the shade of the trees. After lunch, enjoy your time relaxing, walking around the village, or perhaps going for a short bike ride. Travel back to Saigon and arrive around 5.00 pm for the end of the tour.



Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 8 : Explore The Cu Chi Tunnel (B)

Location: Cu Chi Tunnel

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: GK Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will be picked up by an experienced English-speaking guide to Cu Chi Tunnels, located in the countryside near Ho Chi Minh City. The approximate travel time is one hour and 30 minutes. The residents of Cu Chi took the war underground into a highly developed network of tunnels that at its height stretched as far as Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens and triage areas. Imperceptible from the ground, opposing armies could roll their tanks over the bunkers without causing damage to the tunnels below. Living conditions were harsh – in addition to fighting the war, resident’s battled food and oxygen scarcity, venomous insects, and cramped living quarters. Gain important insight into the prolonged struggle against invading armies, and appreciation for the resilience and spirit of the Vietnamese people. After that, travelers can try the delicious manioc which was the main food for guerilla-warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Then enjoy a transfer back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Meal ( Breakfast)

Day 9 : Travel From Ho Chi Minh City To Capital Of Vietnam (B)

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sunline Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel and you can explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace. Afterward, our driver will come to your hotel and transfer you to the airport. Take a flight to Hanoi, upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver escorts you to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel.

Day 10 : Lost In Paradise (B/L)- Hoa Lu Tam Coc

Location: Hoa Lư District

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sunline Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then leave by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch around at 12:30 PM. PM: After lunch, boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Then, cycle for an hour on quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops in Tam Coc - Bich Dong (around 5 km). Dive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around at 18:30 PM. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 11 : Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D)

Location: Hạ Long Bay

Accommodation Name: Cozy Boutique Cruise or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel and check out from hotel. Our English-speaking guide and driver will pick-up and transfer to Halong Bay. On the way, take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can. On arrival, we embark a beautiful traditional junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay’s 3000 magnificent limestone islets. Experience to kayak on the gently water and admire crystal clear water with a thousand islands rising on the water with diversity of flora and fauna. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon and the sun gradually goes down, we enjoy a mouthwatering seafood meal and participate in some shore excursion on boat. Spend the night on the luxury boat. Overnight on cruise

Day 12 : Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)- Sharing Bus, Sharing Cruise

Location: Hanoi, Hạ Long Bay

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sunline Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Wake-up at early and breathe the laidback - atmosphere on cruise, you’ll have a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck and enjoy the breakfast, you’ll have an amazing time exploring the stunning cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it’s clear sailing back to the harbor and back to Hanoi around 4:30 pm. We’ll drop you off at your hotel and enjoy the free time in Hanoi

Day 13 : Travel From Hanoi To The Mysterious Land - Luang Prabang (B)

Location: Luang Prabang

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Viila Chitdara or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel and you can explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace. Afterward, our driver will come to your hotel and transfer you to the airport. Take a flight to Hanoi, upon arrival at Noi Abi International Airport, our driver escorts you to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel.

Day 14 : Pak Ou Cave And Kuangsi Waterfall (B/L)

Location: Wat Siphoutthabath, Ban Xang Hai, Pak Ou Caves ຖ້ຳຕິ່ງ, Wat Xiengthong, Kuang Si Waterfall, Ban Xang Khong, Wat Sensoukharam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Viila Chitdara or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. AM: After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panaromic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, on the way we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village well known for its hand weaving. PM: We continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for silk handweaving and for traditional Saa Paper making. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 15 : Travel From Luang Prabang To Bangkok (B)

Location: Bangkok

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Silom Serene a, Boutique Hotel, Bangkok or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have breakfast and take a flight to Bangkok. upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, our driver escorts you to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel.

Day 16 : Bangkok Departure (B)

Location: Bangkok

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is the day that most travelers hated. It is one of those days when they have to leave and back to reality. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport to catch your flight back home. See you soon again on your next Prestigo Asia experience. We wish you a nice trip home.

What's Included

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

    Internal flights Bangkok to Siem Reap, Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang to Bangkok ( All flights include 7kg carry-on luggage and 20kg checked-in luggage) Domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (included 7kg carry-on luggage and 20kg checked-in luggage)

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Accommodation

  • Drinks with Meals

  • Entrance Fees

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

What's Not Included

  • Local Taxes

  • International Travel

  • Game Drives on Safari

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Travel insurance,

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec

  • Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)

  • Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00am – 05:00am

  • Other services not mentioned above

Check out our Q&As

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure. ...more ...less

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Package Vietnam: Vietnam government requires a visa to enter Vietnam. In case if you are a citizen of one of those countries below, you don't need to apply for a visa - Southeast Asia countries - Belarus, Italia, Spain, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, South Korea, Japan, and Russia within 15 days - Other countries should be applied for Vietnam visa in advance Thailand: You mostly don't require the visa to enter Thailand Cambodia: You can apply for visa upon arrival ...more ...less

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We can support according to your requirement

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Each accommodation is meticulously inspected on our own prior to introduction and even during use. We have been constantly working to high standards of health and safety regulations.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    A variety of like-minded travelers from all over the world aged 18 - 40's. Each travel package at PrestiGo Asia is usually formed with a certain travel style. Thus, you will have a chance to meet people who share a similar style and passion for travel.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    PrestiGo Asia has obtained a prominent position among the most trustworthy and professional DMCs in Southeast Asia for more than a decade of ongoing development.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You should join the tour from its departure. In some cases, if you accept to join after its departure or change the date of departure, please feel free to contact us for proper support.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you require to change the date once you’ve booked, and 30 days before the arrival date, there is NO FEE; between 15 days to 30 days before the arrival date, the charges will be the actual cost of each service. The modification will be subject to availability and the international flight will be following their cancellation policies (if any).

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We hope all travelers feel safe and comfortable during their stay. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we require all travelers and staff to follow the rules of COVID-19 prevention and protection, where appropriate or deemed necessary on our tours.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At PrestiGo Asia, we are committed to operating your travel package with our International Operator License. Also, we are committed to each location or service meticulously inspected on our own prior to introduction and even during use.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Once you book, send you an electronic confirmation showing the details of the Travel Package within 2 working days. Prior to departure, the staff in charge will send you further information to help prepare for your trip (if any).

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Definitely, the single share option is always available in all tours from PrestiGo Asia. Besides the option of choosing sharing in a double/twin room, you are free to choose a single share option with a single supplement clearly stated in each travel package.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    No. All tours operated by PrestiGo Asia via TourHub are for commercial purposes only. We have yet to link our business to a certain charity. However, we have always taken care of the local communities where we set the tour and also support Sustainable travel.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Jaden  

Stress-Free Vacation with PrestiGo Asia

05-Feb-2023

I had an amazing time in Southeast Asia thanks to PrestiGo Asia! They took care of everything and made my vacation stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hassle-free trip to Southeast Asia.

James T  

Our 16-day journey through four countries as a family was an exhilarating and rewarding adventure.

17-Apr-2024

Our 16-day journey through four countries as a family was an exhilarating and rewarding adventure. Every activity was thoughtfully planned, and the experiences were so extraordinary that we wished they would never end. Dat provided exceptional support, making us feel welcome every step of the way.We can't thank you enough and will recommend this experience to everyone we know. ...more ...less

Tom  

Organized and Knowledgeable with PrestiGo Asia

27-Nov-2022

I highly recommend PrestiGo Asia to anyone looking to visit Southeast Asia. This tour is well-organized and their guides are knowledgeable. They made sure I got to see and experience everything I wanted on my trip.

Mertens W   England

Incredible trip with Dat's support all the time!

12-Oct-2023

Incredible trip with Dat's support all the time! Staff were friendly and took care of every detail and captured many great pictures. Dat chose great hotels and noted down our request for food. Everything went well as expected and we had a great time exploring Southeast Asia with them. ...more ...less

Lana  

A Dream Come True with PrestiGO Asia

01-Dec-2022

PrestiGo Asia made my dream trip to Southeast Asia a reality! This package was affordable and the itinerary was well planned. I would definitely use them again for my next adventure

Skiba  

Definitely pick Prestigo Asia

23-Feb-2024

Still thinking about my trip to Vietnam with Prestigo Asia. The staff made me feel special the whole time. If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, definitely pick Prestigo Asia.

Jean  

Great Trip

01-Feb-2023

Great trip, we had a wonderful time! Your team did a great job with all the logistics!

Laura  

Fantastic introductory tour

14-Jan-2023

Fantastic introductory tour to Southeast Asia, very keen to come back and explore more!

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Circle Indochine 16 Days - Thailand /Vietnam/Cambodia and Laos

16 Days Starting and ending in Bangkok, Thailand

Visiting: Bangkok, Floating Village, on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia., Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (Golden Buddha), West Baray, Wat Pho Thong, Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (Marble Temple), Krong Siem Reap, Prohm Kel Temple, Bayon Temple, Angkor Thum, Angkor Wat, Tonlé Sap, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Delta, Cu Chi Tunnel, Hanoi, Hoa Lư District, Hạ Long Bay, Luang Prabang, Wat Siphoutthabath, Ban Xang Hai, Pak Ou Caves ຖ້ຳຕິ່ງ, Wat Xiengthong, Kuang Si Waterfall, Ban Xang Khong, Wat Sensoukharam ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Prestigo Asia

Tour code:

PA-MC005

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-79

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

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From: $2289 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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