Bangkok, Angkor Wat & Ha Long Bay
Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam in 19 Days • 17 Nights in Destination
Itinerary
Explore the natural wonders and national treasures of Southeast Asia. Be amazed by eye-opening Bangkok, explore the legendary temples of Angkor Wat, in Siem Reap and delve into Cambodian history in the capital of Phnom Penh. Experience the bustling city of Hanoi, the mystic waters of the stretching Mekong Delta, the historic capital Ho Chi Minh City and relax on an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay
19 days trip including flights*
18 days and 17 nights in destination
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LON - BKK
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LON - BKK
Bangkok
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Bangkok
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Bangkok
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Siem Reap
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Siem Reap
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Siem Reap
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Siem Reap
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Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh
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Ho Chi Minh
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Ho Chi Minh
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Ho Chi Minh
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Hanoi
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Hanoi
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Hanoi
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Ha Long Bay
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Hanoi
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HAN - LON
* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.
The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.
Arrival at your departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight to Bangkok. * Night on board.
* Important: If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Arrive in the capital of Thailand and transfer to your hotel. Bangkok is one of the most influential, modern and lively cities in Southeast Asia due to it's economic, political and social development. Make the most of your time in the city by exploring the bustling street markets or enjoying some of the exotic street food on offer. Overnight in Bangkok.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a fascinating tour of Bangkok's temples. Head to Yaowarat Road, in Chinatown, to visit magical Wat Traimit temple, which houses the largest solid gold Buddha in the world, almost five meters high and an amazing five and a half tons in weight. Continue to Wat Pho, the largest temple in Bangkok where the famous Reclining Buddha is kept. After admiring the sheer size of the temple, continue to the astounding Wat Benchamabophit or The Marble Temple, a Buddhist sanctuary built in white Italian marble in the 18th century, with elegant and intricate designs. Finally, enjoy a visit to the State Factory of Precious Stones, for the opportunity to buy local jewellery, crafts and silks. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend a day exploring Bangkok at your own pace. We recommend visiting some of the emblematic temples dotted around the city and soaking up the atmosphere of the famous night markets. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart the hotel this morning ready to take a flight to Cambodia. Bid farewell to Thailand and say hello to vibrant Siem Reap, known as the gateway to the ruins of Angkor. Check-in at the hotel, and, dependent on your arrival time, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Explore the city and do a spot of shopping at the lively night market or stop for a drink at the famous 'Pub Street'. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore the most significant temples in the Angkor Complex. Visit the ancient capital, Angkor Thom and enjoy the unique decorative towers of the Bayon Temple. At Preah Khan Temple, wonder at the 12th-century splendour before you continue to Ta Prohm in the afternoon, home to the enormous iconic fig tree roots that grow through the middle of the temple. Admire Bayon architecture at Banteay Kdei temple before you finally arrive at Angkor Wat, the world heritage site and most revered of all the Cambodian temples. It features the longest bas-relief in the world and is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the entire temple complex. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, soaking up the ambience of Siem Reap, or perhaps exploring the sights at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to Phnom Kulen Mountain, a sacred pilgrimage site home to remote temples.* Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
* Optional Half-Day Phnom Kulen Mountain Excursion: Enjoy a 1-hour scenic drive to Phnom Kulen Mountain, considered by Khmers to be the most sacred mountain in Cambodia. Visit a modern pagoda, which offers stunning views over the Angkor area, and be amazed by the eight-meter tall statue of a reclining Buddha. Continue to the River of One Thousand Lingas and the magnificent waterfall nearby, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. Return to Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, exploring the lively city centre. We recommend enjoying an optional excursion to Tonle Sap Lake and an optional Tuk-Tuk Street Food tour to enjoy the delights of Siem Reap and its beautiful natural surroundings.* Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
* Siem Reap Excursions Package: Make the most of your time in Siem Reap by starting the day with a visit to Tonle Sap Lake, with an included boat ride through the floating villages, gardens and temples. Back on dry land, visit the local market and in the evening enjoy the atmosphere of the city on a Tuk-Tuk street food tour with a traditional dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, catch the Giant Ibis/Mekong Express bus* headed for the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore this vibrant city, filled with beautiful French colonial architecture and situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. We recommend an optional city tour to get to know Phnom Penh's most emblematic sights.*** Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
* The Giant Ibis/Mekong Express bus ride from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, is 320 km long and will take approximately 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take an optional flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. **
** Optional Flight Package Upgrade: Upgrade to flights instead of buses for the transfers between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh & Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. Operated by Cambodia Angkor Air (both flights approximately 1-hour flight time).
**** Optional Phnom Penh City Tour: Explore the landmarks of Phnom Penh such as the fascinating Silver Pagoda, and the moving Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, for a poignant look at the country's tragic history. End the tour in the colourful Central Market.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, for a moving insight into the horror and tragedy of the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Visit both Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious Killing Fields to learn about this dark time in Cambodian history. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, cross the border between Cambodia and Vietnam on the Mekong Express/Giant Ibis bus* headed for Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many of the locals. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city and its famous night market, perfect for picking up some authentic souvenirs. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.
* The Giant Ibis/Mekong Express bus ride from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City is 280 km long and will take approximately 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take an optional flight from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. **
** Optional Flight Package Upgrade: Upgrade to flights instead of buses for the transfers between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh & Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. Operated by Cambodia Angkor Air (both flights approximately 1-hour flight time).
Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a Full-Day Tour to soak up the rich tapestry of history and culture in Ho Chi Minh City. Visits Dong Khoi Street, home to many of the city's most important sites from the French colonial period, when the city became known as the 'Paris of the Orient'. Appreciate the restored Opera House, based on the Petit Palace in Paris and visit the Grand Hotel de Ville, now formally re-branded as the People's Committee Hall. Be amazed by the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the impressive Central Post Office, designed by the architect Gustav Eiffel. In District 5 visit China Town and the iconic Thien Hau Temple, built in honour of the goddess of the sea. Conclude your day discovery at the bustling Ben Thanh market. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in this exciting city. We recommend an optional excursion to discover the magical Mekong Delta.* Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
* Mekong Delta Excursion (part of our Premium Excursion Package)** Depart to Ben Tre province crossing Rach Mieu bridge. On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier, hop on a motorized boat on the Ben Tre River, one of the tributes of Mekong River while witnessing the lively activities of local life along the way. Stop at a brick kiln and visit one of the many coconut processing workshops located along the canal. Take a motorized cart or bicycle along the shady paths and pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to discover everyday life on the river. Take a rowing boat along a beautiful water palm creek before you return to the pier.
** Premium Excursion Package in Vietnam: Make the most of your time in Vietnam with this package of unmissable optional excursions. Discover the Mekong Delta, visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and witness the dramatic scenery of Ninh Binh Province!
Breakfast at the hotel. You will have this morning free or join the optional half-day excursion to visit the historic Cu Chi tunnels*. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
* Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion (part of our Premium Excursion Package)** Spend the morning exploring the impressive tunnel complex of Cu Chi, dug in 1948 for guerrillas to escape the bombardment of French forces. Explore the underground villages and understand the history of the tunnels.
** Premium Excursion Package in Vietnam: Make the most of your time in Vietnam with this package of unmissable optional excursions. Discover the Mekong Delta, visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and witness the dramatic scenery of Ninh Binh Province!
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy an action-packed city tour of Hanoi. Stop at Huu Tiep Lake, home to the famous downed US B-52 bomber and wander through the lively local market. Next, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from the outside on Monday & Friday due to closure), and the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of the city. Continue to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, the Temple of Literature and Vietnam’s first university, dating from the 11th century. Explore, on foot, Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets to see local people trading and going about their daily lives. Take a relaxing seat at a local café for a refreshing cup of coffee or green tea. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and the rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Hanoi, experiencing the hustle and bustle of Vietnam's busiest city. We recommend an optional excursion to the beautiful natural area of Ninh Binh.* Overnight stay in Hanoi.
* Full-Day Ninh Binh Excursion (part of our Premium Excursion Package)**Set off in the morning to the region of Ninh Binh, famous for its karst mountains and misty caves. Take a rowing boat along the natural canals of the Thung Nham Valley and explore the mystical caves along the way. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch before continuing to Mua Cave, where a 20-minute climb rewards you with breathtaking views of the Tam Coc landscape. Admire the natural beauty of Vietnam.
** Premium Excursion Package in Vietnam: Make the most of your time in Vietnam with this package of unmissable optional excursions. Discover the Mekong Delta, visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and witness the dramatic scenery of Ninh Binh Province!
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage area of outstanding natural beauty known for its limestone islands and glistening waters. Travel through the rich farmlands of the delta and witness the daily life of the Vietnamese villages. Arrive in Ha Long and board a traditional junk boat, to begin your cruise on the bay with a welcome drink. Lunch on board. The cruise passes by many fascinating islets and may stop for a while to visit local fishing villages, caves and limestone islands. Relax at your leisure on the sun deck. Dinner and overnight on board.
* There will be no guide on board.
Brunch on board as the junk continues to cruise around the idyllic landscapes of Ha Long Bay. Soak up the natural beauty before returning to Ha Long port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, perhaps picking up some last-minute souvenirs or revisiting your favourite city sights. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.
Accommodation: 17 Nights
Included activities
City Tour of Bangkok
Enjoy a fascinating city tour of Bangkok for an overview of the city's most emblematic sights.
Full-Day Angkor Temples Excursion
Explore the incredible Angkor Complex. Visit the ancient capital, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Preah Khan Temple, before continuing to Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei in the afternoon. Finally arrive at Angkor Wat, the most revered of all Cambodian temples!
What's included: Transfers, entrance, guide
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
A poignant excursion to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Experience a moving insight into the bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge and realise the tragedy of this period in Cambodian history at the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious Killing Fields.
What's included: Transfers, entrances, guide
Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Tour
Soak up the rich tapestry of history and culture in Ho Chi Minh City. Be amazed by Notre Dame Cathedral, Thien Hau Temple and bustling Ben Thanh market as you explore the city!
What's included: Transfers, guide
Available Activities
Half-Day Phnom Kulen Mountain Excursion
Visit a modern pagoda, which offers stunning views over the Angkor area, and be amazed by the eight-meter tall statue of a reclining Buddha. Continue to the River of One Thousand Lingas and the magnificent waterfall nearby.
What's included: Transfer and guide
Discover Cambodian Street Food by Tuk Tuk (Evening tour)
Set off in the evening to the local night market and discover the wide array of regional cuisine and snacks. Enjoy dinner at a local Cambodia restaurant.
What's included: Transfer, guide and dinner
Morning excursion to Tonle Sap Lake
Visit a floating village, experience the local culture and watch the unique fishing activities. Back in Siem Reap, visit the Old Market. Includes: Transfer, guide, sightseeing fee, boat trip and a bottle of water.
What's included: Transfer and guide
Afternoon Phnom Penh City Tour
Guided tour to explore Cambodia’s capital and its major landmarks including the Silver Pagoda and the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum for a startling glimpse into the country’s tragic history.
What's included: Transfer and guide
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main UK/reland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Bangkok, Hanoi - UK/Ireland.
- Internal flights: Bangkok - Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh - Hanoi. *more information
- 17 nights: 16 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels and 1 night on board a Ha Long Bay Cruise.See hotels included
- 16 Breakfasts, 1 Brunch, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with bottled mineral water.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Ha Long Bay Cruise.
- ATOL Protection.
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase
Not included
Cambodia visa, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days after you have made your booking or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is mandatory to send a copy of the valid passports of all passengers to customers@exoticca.com once you have made your reservation.
** Obtain your VISA for Cambodia:
To enhance your overall experience, we recommend that you apply for your Tourist Visa for Cambodia online to reduce your time in the airport.
Ways to obtain it:
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Online: Apply for your E- VISA for Cambodia at least 7 days prior to your trip. Click on the following link and select ‘VISA T’, the cost is approximately $37 USD. https://www.evisa.gov.kh
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On Arrival: If for any reason you were unable to process the visa online don’t worry, you will be able to obtain a visa at the Cambodian border on arrival, in this case we recommend that you bring a ‘passport' photo (35 x 45 mm) with you and $36 USD for the tax payment.
- Entry requirementsPassport with a minimum of six months validity.
- VisaNo visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.
- CurrencyBaht.
- LanguageThai.
- Electricity220 V. Adapter required.
- HealthPlease consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.
- Time zoneGMT + 07:00.
- Other useful informationIn Thailand they drive on the left-hand side of the road.
- Tourist Office websitehttps://www.tourismthailand.org/home
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
Children: 2 - 11 years.
Triple room: the third bed will be a rollaway bed.
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