14 Days Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Tour

Today, explore lush rice paddies and fruit farms instead of city scenery. Depart from Ho Chi Minh City on a scenic drive to My Tho, known as the gateway to the Mekong Delta.

Arrive at the riverside pier and board a motorboat to enjoy a relaxing cruise through the Delta, passing stilt houses and local fish farms while taking in the peaceful scenery. Then switch to a bicycle for a leisurely ride on flat terrain through narrow village paths lined with fruit orchards and traditional cottages, observing rural life that has remained much the same for generations. Along the way, local children warmly greet visitors with “Xin Chao” (hello).

Visit a family-run workshop where coconut candy is made right at the pier. Enjoy tasting local honey tea and fresh tropical fruits while interacting with locals and learning about Mekong Delta traditions. You may also choose a horse-drawn cart ride through the surrounding fruit farms. End the experience with a memorable sampan rowing boat cruise through narrow canals, passing lush orchards and quiet villages.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes:

• Tour duration: Full day (08.30-17.00)
• Cycling distance: 5-7 km, depending on your physical ability and length you desire
• The exploration can be done on foot (500-700 meters) or by horse cart in case you don’t want to ride a bike
  

Explore the city’s top highlights with your guide on this Vietnam Laos Cambodia Tour, including the War Remnants Museum, showcasing powerful photos and historical artifacts, and the Independence Palace, once the residence of the Indochina Governor-General and later the President of South Vietnam. Visit the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, a striking red-brick landmark with twin spires inspired by Paris, and the Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel before the Eiffel Tower.

Relax in a local coffee shop that once served as a Viet Cong hideout and weapons storage during the Vietnam War. Continue your tour with time to stroll along Dong Khoi Street, formerly Rue Catinat, a historic boulevard once frequented by colonial high society. End your visit at the lively Ben Thanh Market for shopping and local finds.

Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, then continue by road for approximately 45 minutes to reach the charming town of Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast

The Ancient Town of Hoi An, which thrived as a major trading port from the 15th to the 19th centuries, is exceptionally well preserved, making it a must-visit destination. This historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its tile-roofed houses, shaded pagodas, and vibrant assembly halls. Enjoy a guided walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town, famous for its preserved architecture, car-free streets, and rich local cuisine. Wander through ancient merchant homes, traditional community halls, pagodas, and worship sites reflecting Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influences, while hearing the sound of sewing machines and observing everyday local life in action.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast

Notes:

• Tour duration: Half day (08.30-12.30 or 13.30-17.30)
• Walking distance: 2-3km, easy on the flat terrain
• The Hoi An entrance ticket provides 24-hour access to 5 key sites, including merchant houses, pagodas, museums, assembly halls, and the Japanese Covered Bridge, and is valid throughout your stay in Hoi An. Please keep it with you for any independent visits later in the day or on another day.

In the afternoon, enjoy a countryside cycling experience through Hoi An’s rural outskirts, passing rice fields, vegetable farms, and peaceful villages where you may see farmers working alongside buffaloes and cattle. Interact with locals and learn about their daily lifestyle. Evening is free for you to explore the vibrant Hoi An night market.

• Tour duration: Half day (14.00-17.00)
• Cycling distance: 5-7km, on flat terrain, depending on your physical condition or the length you
• desire
  

Today, enjoy a fully immersive culinary experience with a hands-on cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School, one of Hoi An’s top gastronomic highlights.

Meet your local chef and explore Hoi An’s vibrant market, where you’ll interact with vendors and select fresh ingredients for your cooking session. Observe the lively buying and selling traditions of a Vietnamese market before boarding a local boat for a relaxing cruise along the Hoi An River to the cooking school. Keep your camera ready as you pass scenes of daily river life.

Upon arrival, stroll through the school’s herb and vegetable garden before learning how to prepare and cook traditional dishes under the guidance of your expert chef. After enjoying the meal you’ve created, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your domestic flight to Hanoi, the capital city.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This full day is dedicated to exploring Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks, starting with the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Uncle Ho, followed by his simple stilt house, offering insight into his humble and noble lifestyle, and the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 from wood on a single stone pillar, designed to resemble a lotus blossom. Continue your journey through history with a short visit to a nearby lake featuring a B-52 relic, then hear a personal wartime story at a local witness’s home, learning how the city rebuilt after conflict.

Two of Hanoi’s greatest experiences are its vibrant markets and world-famous street food culture. Enjoy a relaxed walk through the Old Quarter, exploring its most charming streets and discovering how locals live and work. This culinary journey, structured like a full meal with appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, takes you to authentic street food stalls for a true taste of daily life in the capital and its rich cultural and historical highlights.

End the day at Beer Corner with a refreshing glass of Bia Hoi, local draft beer, while watching the lively street atmosphere, an ideal way to conclude your Hanoi experience.

Overnight in Hanoi City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes:

• Tour duration: 7.5-8 hours (08.30-17.00)
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is CLOSED on Mondays, Fridays, and all afternoons.

You will be picked up by your local guide and depart from your hotel for a journey of approximately two and a half hours to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site where thousands of stunning limestone islets and grottoes rise dramatically from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink on board before check-in.

Savor a fresh seafood lunch as the boat cruises past scenic stone formations, floating villages, and small secluded beaches. Later, visit a floating fishing village where you can meet and interact with local residents. Afterward, enjoy free time for swimming or relaxing on the sundeck at your leisure. Dinner will be served on board.

Overnight on board in Ha Long Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Notes:

• The Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice in case of adverse weather alerts or any emergency.
• Use an in-house English-speaking tour guide on the boat, and include a private tour guide on the bus.
  

Start your day with an early Tai Chi session on the sundeck for those who wake up early, followed by breakfast served as the boat continues sailing through Ha Long Bay. The cruise passes numerous islets named after their unique shapes, such as Dog, Incense Urn, Fighting Cock, and Finger.

Accompanied by the boat staff, explore one of the bay’s most impressive caves before returning on board and cruising back toward the wharf. Disembark around 10:30, where your vehicle will be waiting for a direct transfer from Ha Long to Hanoi Airport for your international flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang City
Meals: Breakfast

Today on your Vietnam Laos Cambodia Tour, explore the highlights of the charming town of Luang Prabang. Begin with a visit to the Royal Palace, a stunning blend of French beaux-arts design and traditional Lao architecture, now transformed into a National Museum showcasing precious royal artifacts and historical collections.

Continue your tour with a relaxed drive or walk along peaceful, tree-lined streets to discover Luang Prabang’s most iconic temples. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, a masterpiece of Lao Buddhist architecture featuring intricate mosaics and carved woodwork. Explore Wat Aham, known as the “Monastery of the Blossoming Heart,” famously called the “watermelon stupa” due to its unique rounded design. Then visit Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in the city, home to ancient Buddha statues and sacred steles.

Laos’ rich ethnic heritage is beautifully presented at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC), where exhibits include ceremonial objects, jewelry, textiles, handicrafts, and household items. Continue to a Mekong riverside social enterprise to learn about local craftsmanship and traditional weaving. Explore workshops surrounded by lush gardens, observe artisans at work, discover natural dyeing techniques using local plants, and engage with skilled weavers passionate about preserving this timeless craft.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast

Notes:

• Tour duration: Full day (08.30-17.30)
• The National Museum closes on every Tuesday
• Please dress appropriately for visits to religious sites. Shoulders, chest, and legs should be covered

Optional: Private Home-Hosted Dinner 30$ per person

Visit a local family to experience authentic Lao culture and daily life firsthand. Share time with the hosts, join their activities, and enjoy a traditional home-cooked meal together.

Learn how to prepare and eat sticky rice and other Lao specialties, then savor a simple but delicious dinner made by the family. After a warm cultural exchange, say goodbye to your new friends and return to your hotel.

Notes:

• Tour duration: 2.5-3 hours (18.00-21.00), including 45-60 minutes for the Baci ceremony and 1.5 hours for home-hosted dinner
• Capacity: 25pax
  

“Land of a Million Elephants” (Lane Xang) refers to the period when Laos was home to vast herds of wild elephants. Today, take a short excursion to the outskirts of Luang Prabang to meet elephants in their natural environment, learn about their history and behavior, and create unforgettable memories.

Meet the camp staff for a briefing on the center’s elephant conservation project, then explore the camp, including an elephant hospital, museum, and dung paper-making facility to gain deeper insight into these gentle giants. After learning about their care, receive basic mahout training and learn how to guide and communicate with elephants using the local language.

Walk alongside the elephants to Tad Sae Waterfall through lush jungle along the scenic Trail of Falls, with the option to swim in the turquoise waters depending on water levels (the falls may dry from December to July). Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch surrounded by jungle and waterfalls. In the afternoon, return by traditional long-tail boat along the Nam Khan River, taking in peaceful river life and observing local fishermen along the way.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes:

• Duration: Full day (08.00-17.00)

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning at leisure to relax or explore the city at your own pace, or choose to join an optional half-day excursion. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Optional: Discover Pak Ou Caves By Local Boat for 80$ per person

Board a traditional long-tail boat and cruise gently along the Mekong River to the famous Pak Ou Caves. Upon arrival, explore the mystical cave system: the lower cave features beautifully arranged Buddha statues set against a stunning river backdrop, while the upper cave requires a short 7–10 minute climb through lush greenery. Inside, discover Buddhas of all sizes and styles, reflecting deep Laotian devotion to Buddhism across generations. On the return to Luang Prabang, stop at Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek, villages known for silk weaving and traditional Saa paper made from mulberry bark.

Notes: Tour duration: Half day (08.00-12.30)

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Angkor complex is one of Southeast Asia’s most significant archaeological treasures, preserving the remains of the Khmer Empire’s capitals from the 9th to the 15th century.

Today, begin your journey through Angkor’s most iconic temples. Transfer from your hotel to Ta Prohm, famously known as the “Tomb Raider temple,” built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist sanctuary dedicated to his mother. This atmospheric site is known for its striking blend of jungle roots and ancient stone ruins.

Continue to explore ancient Angkor Thom, established in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. Enter this fortified city to discover the mystical Bayon Temple, with its iconic towers carved with serene stone faces. Also visit the detailed carvings of the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Your exploration continues at Angkor Wat, a vast temple complex built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu before later becoming a Buddhist temple. End your day with a breathtaking sunset over the rice fields from Pre Rup temple, offering a classic view of the Cambodian countryside.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Notes:

• Tour duration: Full day (08.30-17.30)
• Accessibility: 4 seats, 7 seats. 16 seats, 25-seat vehicle only
  

The charming town of Siem Reap is shaped by the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Tonle Sap Lake, where life moves slowly and simply as communities live on the water in close connection with nature.

Today, travel about 20–25 minutes south of Siem Reap along scenic countryside roads to the floating village of Chong Kneas on Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Board a traditional wooden boat for a calm and insightful cruise through floating communities where over a thousand families live and work on the water. See floating schools, markets, police stations, and experience a traditional way of life that reflects a cultural heritage worth preserving amid modern change.

Continue your journey with a deeper historical experience exploring Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge era (1975–1979). Meet a local Khmer resident in a secluded village and hear personal stories about life before and after the Pol Pot regime. Despite difficult memories, the shared message reflects resilience and a strong appreciation for freedom and life in Cambodia today.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast

Notes:

• Tour duration: Half day (08.00-13.00) including 1 hour-boat trip
• The best time to visit Tonle Sap Lake is between August to March, outside of this period the level of water can be low
• Accessibility: all vehicle type

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out and prepare for your departure. Please be ready in the hotel lobby approximately 2.5 hours before your scheduled flight.

Meals: Breakfast