15-Day Best of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour-baihetour（百禾旅游）

The Best Southeast Asia Tour for First-timers

Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are the most popular destinations for a first visit to SE Asia. In this 2-week tour, you will see Thailand’s highlights in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, experience Vietnam’s essence from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, and explore Cambodia’s spirituality around iconic Angkor Wat.

It is a private tour and can be customized just for you. We can add beach time or anything you’re interested in, meet your schedule by adding/cutting days, organize a special theme or activities for a birthday, a family with children, a honeymoon/anniversary, etc.

Days:15±
Best for: first-timers
Departure date: up to you
Sample price:US$3,439 each (2 per room)*
Flights:SE Asia’s included (international on request)

*The price is based on a private tour for 2 people. The cost for a customized private SE Asia tour from US$200/person/day

Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Tour Map (Suggested Route)

Tour Highlights

Here are the fantastic attractions, the most must-do activities, and exclusive cultural experiences offered by Highlights Travel included in this tour:

Discover Bangkok’s charm through a vibrant tapestry of experiences

Interact with the amazing elephants in a way of responsible travel .

Listen to the daily monk chanting for peace at Wat Suan Dok.

Join locals in a morning alms-giving ceremony.

Pedal a cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Indulge in the extraordinary seascape of Ha Long Bay on our selected overnight cruise.

Navigate the Mekong Delta’s labyrinthine canals in a traditional sampan.

Venture into the heart of Siem Reap and explore the ancient soul of Angkor Wat.

Chase breathtaking sunsets on a quad adventure ride through the countryside.

Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration

Normally the full-day guided tour starts from 9 am and ends around 5 pm. Your preferences design the real journey. The days, stops, and travel pace can be adjusted. We’re ready to create a unique Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam trip for you.

Day1

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam

Upon arrival, your guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel.

Take the rest of the day off to recover from jetlag or wander around your hotel.

Day2

Hanoi City Highlights Exploration

Visit the Hanoi’s top attractions, including the memorable Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, historic Temple of Literature, unique One Pillar Pagoda, and informative Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Take a leisurely cyclo ride through the Old Quarter to experience the daily life of Hanoians.
Enjoy an entertaining water puppet performance, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form.

The Exhibition in Museum of Ethnology

The old quarter of Hanoi

Day3

Hanoi to Halong Bay and Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
Board your junk cruise at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
Swim in the emerald waters of Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay.
Join in interesting activities on board, such as cooking demonstrations and squid fishing.
Taste exquisite drinks and savor delicious food on board while enjoying the spectacular views.

halong bay high-end cruise

Unwind and reconnect with nature on your private balcony by Orchid Cruise

Day4

Halong Bay to Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, kayak in the Ao Ech area to discover Ha Long’s hidden charm — Lan Ha Bay.
After brunch, transfer from Halong Bay back to Hanoi for your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel.

Kayak in Lan Ha Bay

Day5

Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Cu Chi Tunnels

In the morning, embark on a speedboat journey to the renowned Cu Chi Tunnels. Within just 15 minutes of cruising, you’ll witness the transition from city buildings to lush jungle along the riverbanks.
The hidden and winding Cu Chi Tunnels stand testament to the resilience of the Vietnamese during hardship.
In the afternoon, visit the must-sees of the city, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office,and Reunification Palace.
Continue to the War Remnants Museum. The massive, old military equipment in the museum remind us of the cruelties of war.

speeding to the Cu Chi Tunnels via boat

Save time by speeding to the Cu Chi Tunnels via boat instead of taking a long drive.

Day6

Mekong Delta Impression

Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be, situated in the heart of Mekong Delta. Be greeted by lush paddy fields, fresh tropical fruits, stilt houses, and fish farms.
Take a motorboat ride though waterways to experience the Delta scenery, including a once-bustling floating market that is now smaller.
Have a leisurely sampan ride on picturesque canals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in late afternoon.

Take a Boat Ride in Mekong Delta

A once-bustling floating market in Cai Be, which may soon disappear.

Day7

Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

Transfer to airport and catch your onward flight to Siem Reap.
Upon your arrival in Siem Reap, meet your local guide and transfer to hotel.

Day8

Cambodian Spirituality – Angkor Wat

Cross the ancient moat and venture into the heart of Angkor Wat.
Look back on the illustrious achievements of the Khmer Empire while strolling through Angkor Thom.
Uncover the story of Bayon and greet its smiling faces, guarding the imperial city in the long river of history.
Wander around Ta Prohm in the shadow of towering trees, and witness their giant roots devouring the ruins.
Cross the extraordinary Preah Khan and immerse yourself in its grandeur.

The Angkor Wat

Day9

Discovering Cambodia’s Cultural Treasures & Countryside Adventure

Visit Banteay Srei, which is the jewel of Khmer art.
Stop by at the Land Mine Museum, where you will be touched by the persistence of Cambodian efforts to clear life-threatening land mines.
Explore a less-known ruin, Banteay Samre.
Take a quad adventure ride through the countryside to capture the breathtaking sunset view.

The Banteay Srei<

The Banteay Srei

Day10

Siem Reap to Bangkok, Thailand Arrival.

Upon arrival, your guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel.
Take the rest of the day off to wander around your hotel.

Day11

Explore the Highlights of Bangkok City

Start your tour with the Wat Pho temple complex when the morning sunlight touches the robes of monks and the hall echoes with chanting.
Visit to the landmark of Bangkok, Grand Palace. Take a long-tail boat ride through the ancient canals to Wat Arun.
Explore the old but bustling market of China Town at your own pace, and experience a different side of Bangkok.

Bangkok City Highlights attraction

The must-see attractions in Bangkok

Day12

Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Make your way north to Chiang Mai, and be dazzled by its beauty. Private airport transfers are provided in both cities.

Day13

Chiang Mai Spiritual Experience and Mountain Doi Suthep

Get up early in the morning, for a unique and culturally immersive experience, join locals in an alms-giving ceremony.
Drive to Doi Suthep and visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a revered temple in northern Thailand.
Next, walk through the iconic Wat Chedi Luang, a historic temple that once housed the Emerald Buddha before it was relocated to Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaew.
Finally, find peace at Wat Suan Dok, a serene temple known for its tranquil gardens and daily monk chanting sessions.

The Angkor Wat

The Wat Chedi Luang

Day14

A Close Encounter with Elephants in a Jungle

Spend half a day caring for the elephants at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary.Accompanied by your guide, you’ll walk through the Sanctuary, encountering elephants roaming freely and learning their unique stories.
Observe the elephants engage in their natural behaviors, including feeding, playing, and socializing. You may also be able to capture photos and ask your guide questions about their individual stories.
Observe elephants get muddy as a healthy cosmetic treatment to their skin.
Following their mud bath, walk with them to a nearby river and watch them wade, play, and swim in the refreshing water. You can even join them for a dip!

Bathe the elephant at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary