40 days. Majestic Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand & Laos

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh (arrival)

Welcome you arrives at Ho Chi Minh airport . Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
• N/A

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh → Phnom Penh

After breakfast, enjoy your free day till we transfer you to the airport for flight to Phnom Penh

• Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
• B

Day 3: Phnom Penh (city tour)

Morning, visit the notorious Choeung Ek Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison) which serve as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge (From 1975–1979. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, take some minutes at Independent Monument for photo taking. After that, visit the opulent Royal Place, home to Cambodia’s Royal family, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue your visit at The National Museum with its superb collection of Khmer art. The last place to visit today is Wat Phnome, the most famous buddhist temple in Phnom Penh.

• Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
• B,L

Day 4: Phnom Penh → Siem Reap

After breakfast, your free time till our driver transfers you to Siem Reap by bus.

• Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
• B

Day 5: Siem Reap (Angkor Wat)

In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

• Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
• B,L

Day 6: Siem Reap (Koh Ker & Beng Mealea)

We depart the city and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.

10.30am, we drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.

1.30pm, we visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries. We proceed to the last one that we visit today, Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area.

• Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
• B,L

Day 7: Siem Reap (city tour & Tonle Sap lake)

Morning, visit the National Museum. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing.

After lunch, be back to your hotel.

• Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
• B,L

Day 8: Siem Reap → Vientiane

After breakfast, your leisure time till we transfer you to airport for flight to Vientiane.

• Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
• B

Day 9: Vientiane (city tour)

In the morning, visit Wat Si Muang, known for its supernatural power, followed by a 45-minute drive to Buddha Park, home to over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Returning to town, explore COPE, an organization supporting landmine victims, where you’ll learn about the Vietnam War’s lingering effects. In the afternoon, visit That Luang, Laos’ holiest site, before enjoying panoramic city views from Patuxai. Continue to Wat Sisaket, the only temple that survived the 1828 Siamese invasion, and nearby Wat Phra Keo, now a religious museum. End the day with a sunset stroll along the Mekong River, sampling local snacks and drinks.

• Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
• B

Day 10: Vientiane →  Ban Thaheua

You have ample time to relax and stroll around the town of Vientiane before leaving the capital early for our journey northbound to Ban Thaheua via the highway Vientiane – Vang vieng. We will see some breathtaking scenery enroute as we pass through spectacular countryside towards the mountainous region.
We will arrive in Ban Thaheua around noon, which locates at the north side of Nam Ngum Lake, the “sea of Laos”.
We will check in the bungalow overlooking the lake. Leisure time for the rest of the day to relax or stroll around for your own exploration.

• Overnight at hotel in Ban Thaheua.
• B,L

Day 11: Ban Thaheua → Vang Vieng

After breakfast, Embark on a journey from the Resort, passing by the local primary school with opportunities to visit children on school days. Explore Tha Heua local market and the village temple, immersing yourself in the local culture. Observe the vibrant displays at the town’s fish stalls and make a noteworthy stop at the renowned dry fish market, a must-visit for local travelers in the region. Take a break in Houy Pa Mom village for a coffee/tea session in a local home, appreciating the art of hand weaving. Continue with a visit to a Hmong village nestled along the banks of the Nam Ngum lake. Conclude the excursion with a scenic cycle ride back to the Sanctuary Nam
Ngum Beach Resort.
In the afternoon, transfer to Vang Vieng. You are free for the rest of the day.

• Overnight in Vang Vieng.
• B,L

Day 12: Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang

We will take the morning train to Luang Prabang, which takes about 1 hour. After that, our guide will take you on an in-depth walking tour of the city. The walk is oriented towards the lesser-known parts of the town including charming lanes showing the more traditional atmosphere of the heritage town. Along the way, we will see the four different types of buildings categorized by UNESCO.
The first one is the traditional Lao house which is made from tropical hardwood or bamboo and built on stilts. The second is a half wood and half cement house built after the arrival of the French. The third is the traditional French colonial building that are similar to those found in Vietnam and Cambodia. The last form of architecture you will see is the old Chinese shop houses that were built to be used for both commercial and residential purposes.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang
• B,L

Day 13: Luang Prabang (city tour)

At sunrise, participate in Laos’ sacred alms-giving tradition, where over 200 monks collect their daily meal from locals. Afterward, explore the morning market near the former Royal Palace, offering a glimpse into local life, before visiting the Royal Palace Museum. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues, stopping at Ban Xanghai village for local rice wine. Back in town, visit Wat Sene, Wat Xiengthong, and the Heuan Chan mansion to immerse in Lao culture. End the day with a sunset at Wat Prabath and a visit to the vibrant Night Market.
Optional: If you are fond of various ethnic cultures, you can visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday).

• Overnight in Luang Prabang
• B,L

Day 14: Luang Prabang

Start your day with a visit to a community-based rice farm near Luang Prabang, where you can participate in farming activities or observe from a traditional Lao rice house. Explore local artisan workshops, from bamboo weaving to blacksmithing, and learn about traditional Laotian medicine through an organic garden tour.
In the afternoon, visit the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, perfect for swimming, and the nearby Bear Rescue Center. Finally, stop at the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where artisans create beautiful fabrics, before returning to your hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• B,L

Day 15: Luang Prabang (leisure time)

After breakfast, your leisure time to visit around the city on your own.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• B

Day 16: Luang Prabang → Bangkok

After breakfast, your leisure time to visit around the city till our driver transfer you to the airport for flight to Bangkok.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• B

Day 17: Bangkok → Ayuthaya (Join Tour) Morning by Bus+Afternoon By Cruise

Operate on Wednesday – Sunday
06.00 – 07.15 Pick up from hotel and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.
07.30 am. Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.
09.00 am. Arrival at Bang Pa-In, visit the Summer Palace of King Rama V with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture such as Aisawan Thiphya-At, Warophat Phiman, Wehart Chamrun, etc.
10.30 Arrival at Ayutthaya, a World Heritage City and historic capital of Thailand. Visit Wat Mahatad, the royal monastery, served as the residence of supreme monk. Wat Phrasrisanphet, the largest and most important temple. Its was used as a residential palace. and Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, the large bronze Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside
13.30 Welcome aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nontaburi, past Koh Kred, The monn community before reaching Bangkok city.
15.00 Coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colorful Royal Barges House, Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn, with its magnificent 79 M. spire, Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most renowed temples.
Arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Transfer back to hotel by air-conditioned van.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• B,L

Day 18: Bangkok → Kanchanaburi

06.00 am. Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. to the west of Bangkok)
Arrive Kanchanaburi province.
Visit Thailand–Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand– Burma Railway. The fully air–conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience.
Visit Allied War Cemetery which is memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war (POWs) who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place.
Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs. 11.40 am. Lunch at local restaurant.
Take a historic on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs
Journey back to Bangkok.Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to hotels.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• B,L

Day 19: Bangkok → Chiang Mai

Breakfast at Hotel. Our driver pick up and transfer to Bangkok airport, Flight to chiang Mai. Arrival in Chiang Mai airport, Our driver pick up and transfer to check in, Free at leisure.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• B

Day 20: Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon

Breakfast at hotel. 08.00 -08.30 am. Pick up from the hotel, Return 17.00 -17.30 pm.

Visit highest peak in Thailand or the summit of Doi Unthanon. The most stunning areas of the park.
Lush green jungle with abundant flora under Royal Agricultural station, it consists by Rhododendron garden.
Ferns Greenhouse, Flower Plants Greenhouse and Hydroponics Vegetables Greenhouse.
King and Queen twin Pagodas The brown Pra Mahathart Napamaythaneedol Chedi was erected in 1987 in the kingiand the more femimine, lilac coloured, Pra Mahathart Napapoommusiri for the Queen in 1992.
Inside the Thai People and visitors alike leave offerings of flowwers and incense sticks as a mark of respect to the well loved monarchs. The View is tremendous, and the gardens are beautiful.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• B,L

Day 21: Chiang Mai → Golden Triangle

Pick up 07.00 – 07.30 am.

• White Temple Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a
  Buddhist temple in Pa O Don Chai,
• Black House Museum : Baan Dam Museum, also known to foreigners as the Black House Museum, is a mixture of
  traditional northern Thai buildings with unconventional and contemporary architecture, created by Thawan Duchanee.
• Long Neck Village : Tribal village whose women wear stacked brass rings on their necks & sell handmade crafts.
• Blue Temple : Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.
• Golden Triangle ( Where Thailand, Lao & Myanmar Meet )

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• B,L

Day 22: Chiang Mai → Phuket

Breakfast at your hotel. Driver pick up from hotel and transfer to Chiang Mai airport. Say good bye Chiang Mai to fly to Phuket.
Arrival at airport, we transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and spend your time at leisure.

• Overnight in Phuket
• B

Day 23: Phuket (leisure time)

After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own.

• Overnight in Phuket
• B

Day 24: Phuket (Phi Phi island tour)

After breakfast, Pick up from your hotel.
09.00-09.30 : Seastar team welcome you at Seastar pier, Leam Nga to check in. Serve you with snacks and
variety drinks.
09.50 : Depart to Phang-nga Bay by speed boat.
10.30: Arrive Panak Island sightseeing wonderful stalactite, cave and lagoon.
11.00: Visit Khao Phing-kan and Khao Tapu (James Bond Island) where filmed James Bond 007 “The man
with the golden gun”
12.00 Sightseeing great mangrove forest viewing “Puddle Rock” and Ancient paintings.
12.30: Enjoy with quality buffet lunch on Panyi Enjoy with quality buffet lunch on Panyi
14.00: Depart from Panyi Island to enjoy canoeing among mangrove forest at Hong Island.
15.00 Take you to Khai Island for snorkeling then relaxing on the beach or enjoy extra activity (not include).
16.30 Back to pier.
17.00 Arrive at pier, then bring you back to your hotel.

• Overnight in Phuket
• B,L

Day 25: Phuket (leisure time)

After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own.

• Overnight in Phuket
• B

Day 26: Phuket → Hanoi

Breakfast at Hotel. Our driver pick up and transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, our driver pick up and transfer to check in, free at leisure.

• Overnight in Hanoi
• B

Day 27: Hanoi city tour

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. We start the city tour by visiting the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

• Overnight in Hanoi
• B,L

Day 28: Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Ha Long bay.

Upon arrival, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities.

• Overnight on boat in Ha Long
• B,L,D

Day 29: Halong bay → Hanoi

After breakfast, visit the cave or continue to visit the bay. After lunch, return to Hanoi.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
• B,L

Day 30: Hanoi → Ninh Binh

After breakfast at hotel, we transfer you to Hoa Lu (in Ninh Binh), the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Take a sightseeing tour and take a bike to reach Tam Coc. Enjoy lunch and start exploring the famous 3 caves. Return to Hanoi.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
• B,L

Day 31: Hanoi → Hue

Enjoy free time in the city till we transfer you to the airport for flight to Hue.

• Overnight at hotel in Hue
• B

Day 32: Hue city → Hoi An

Hue city tour. Get a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda. We then continue our visit at the Citadel & Hue Royal Antiques museum. Visit Dong Ba Market and have lunch at a nearby restaurant.

After lunch, visit tomb of King “Minh Mang” and Tomb of King “Khai Dinh”. Proceed our tour at a nearby village where people making incense stick and conical hat. After that, we transfer you to Hoi An (it is around 3 hours for driving).

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
• B,L

Day 33: Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
• B,L

Day 34: Hoi An → Golden bridge & Ba Na hills

After breakfast at hotel, we will have a visit to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car, which gains 5 world scores, to Ba Na hills station. We will have some stops to visit some famous places: Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.

After lunch at a restaurant, explore the French village or join games at Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam. Afterwards, return to hotel.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
• B,L

Day 35: Hoi An (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in Hoi An or explore around by your own.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoian
• B

Day 36: Danang → Ho Chi Minh city

Your breakfast at hotel. Your leisure in Hue until we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
• B

Day 37: Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi tunnels & city tour)

Morning, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

Afternoon, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war’s end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
• B,L

Day 38: Ho Chi Minh city → Mekong Delta

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

• Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
• B,L

Day 39: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh city

Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
• B,L

Day 40: Ho Chi Minh city (leisure time)

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy your leisure time in the city on your own.

• N/A
• B

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