Epic Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand tour with Halong Bay cruise
- Round trip
- 21 or 22 nights
- Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
- total price from £ 5,218.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the best of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand on a stunning round-trip through Southeast Asia - includes breakfast, all travel and excursions
Scenic landscapes, cultural encounters and a wealth of diverse experiences await you on this unforgettable tour of Southeast Asia, taking you across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. On this trip you'll visit bustling cities, charming villages and the fantastic natural scenery of the region. You'll get to spend an idyllic night on water, sail across Halong Bay, cross Cambodia's Mekong River and visit magnificent temples in Angkor Wat, as well as soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Thailand.
Included
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Tour in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand: 20 nights in standard or superior hotels
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Breakfast included throughout
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Lunch on days 6 and 7
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Dinner on day 6
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Travel to Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam
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Village tour in Sin Chai, Y Linh Ho, Vietnam
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Trekking to Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai, Vietnam
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Ha Long Bay Overnight cruise, Vietnam
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Mekong tour, Vietnam
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Excursion to Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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English-speaking guide for included excursions
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Domestic flights from Hanoi to Hoi An
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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
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Flights from Siem Reap to Phuket
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Domestic flights from Phuket to Bangkok
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Transfer between airports and hotels
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Other transfers during the trip
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Flight from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester to Hanoi and from Bangkok to Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester
Day 1-2: Welcome to South East Asia
Welcome to Hanoi! Your tour starts in the capital of Vietnam, where you will be picked up at the airport upon arrival and taken to your hotel. After a long journey, the rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Get acclimatised, relax, and start exploring this bustling capital. Hanoi is a cit…
Read moreDay 3: Sapa
Today you leave Hanoi to explore more of Vietnam. Transfer by bus to Sapa, a small mountain village home to several ethnic tribes, including the Hmong, Pho Lu and Tay. Along the way, you will get the chance to take in the scenery and admire the beauty of the mountains and the Red River while drivin…
Read moreDay 4: Lao Chai
On day four, you will be picked up by a local guide who will introduce you to the small communities that live in and around Sapa. Your tour will begin with 6 kilometres of walking down to the South East of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village, home of the Black H’mong people…
Read moreDay 5: Giang Ta Chai
After a couple of days relaxing in nature, you will be picked up early to head to the villages of Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai, the home of the Red Dao minority. A short 4-kilometre trek will lead you past a waterfall as well as through a bamboo forest. Make sure you've got comfortable hiking shoes on!…
Read moreDay 6: Ha Long Bay
On day six, you will be picked up around 07:30 and driven to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay - one of the highlights of any South East Asia adventure. Upon arrival at the port, you will board an authentic junk - your home for the next 24 hours. A junk is a traditional Chinese sailing …
Read moreDay 7: Back to Hanoi
The best way to begin day seven is with an early start to watch the sun rise over the ocean, followed by a traditional Tai Chi lesson on the main deck. After breakfast, the journey continues to cruise by Ha Long Bay's seemingly infinite islands, offering countless photo opportunities. Following a l…
Read moreDay 8-10: Hoi An
On day eight, you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the airport after breakfast and fly to Danang. From there you will be taken to historic Hoi An, and the rest of the day is yours to relax and explore as you wish. Hoi An is a fascinating city and a former trading port with roots dating …
Read moreDay 11-13: Ho Chi Minh & Mekong Delta
On day 11 you have the opportunity to do some final exploration of Hoi An before being picked up at the hotel and taken to the airport where you take a short plane journey to your next destination: Ho Chi Minh City. Commonly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a melting pot of commerce and culture…
Read moreDay 14-15: Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
On day 14, you will leave Vietnam and cross over into Cambodia, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap in the northwest of the country. After being transferred to your hotel, in the afternoon, you will start exploring. First, you will visit Artisan d'Angkor, an arts and crafts centre where you c…
Read moreDay 16-19: Phuket
On day 16 you will depart Cambodia and embark on the next leg of your South East Asia adventure: Thailand! You will fly to Thailand's largest island, the world-renowned Phuket, where you can enjoy paradisiacal sandy beaches, beautiful landscapes and a wonderful mix of traditions, art and a vibrant …
Read moreDay 20: Bankgok
After a few days of soaking in the sun and living on island time, on day 20, you bid farewell to Phuket and fly to the capital of Thailand: Bangkok. Admire the most beautiful temples, sample the tastiest Thai dishes and buy unique souvenirs at the lively markets. Bangkok is a city known for many th…
Read moreDay 1-2: Welcome to South East Asia
Welcome to Hanoi! Your tour starts in the capital of Vietnam, where you will be picked up at the airport upon arrival and taken to your hotel. After a long journey, the rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Get acclimatised, relax, and start exploring this bustling capital. Hanoi is a cit…
Read moreDay 3-4: Sapa & Sin Chai
Today you leave Hanoi to explore more of Vietnam. Transfer by bus to Sapa, a small mountain village home to several ethnic tribes, including the Hmong, Pho Lu and Tay. Along the way, you will get the chance to take in the scenery and admire the beauty of the mountains and the Red River while drivin…
Read moreDay 5: Giang Ta Chai
After a couple of days relaxing in nature, you will be picked up early to head to the villages of Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai, the home of the Red Dao minority. A short trek will lead you to the 100-metre-high Love Waterfall and Heaven's gate, as well as through a bamboo forest. Make sure you've got c…
Read moreDay 6: Ha Long Bay
On day six, you will be picked up around 07:30 and driven to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay - one of the highlights of any South East Asia adventure. Upon arrival at the port, you will board an authentic junk - your home for the next 24 hours. A junk is a traditional Chinese sailing …
Read moreDay 7: Back to Hanoi
The best way to begin day seven is with an early start to watch the sun rise over the ocean, followed by a traditional Tai Chi lesson on the main deck. After breakfast, the journey continues to cruise by Ha Long Bay's seemingly infinite islands, offering countless photo opportunities. Following a l…
Read moreDay 8-10: Hoi An
On day eight, you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the airport after breakfast and fly to Danang. From there you will be taken to historic Hoi An, and the rest of the day is yours to relax and explore as you wish. Hoi An is a fascinating city and a former trading port with roots dating …
Read moreDay 11-13: Ho Chi Minh & Mekong Delta
On day 11 you have the opportunity to do some final exploration of Hoi An before being picked up at the hotel and taken to the airport where you take a short plane journey to your next destination: Ho Chi Minh City. Commonly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a melting pot of commerce and culture…
Read moreDay 14-15: Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
On day 14, you will leave Vietnam and cross over into Cambodia, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap in the northwest of the country. After being transferred to your hotel, in the afternoon, you will start exploring. First, you will visit Artisan d'Angkor, an arts and crafts centre where you c…
Read moreDay 16-19: Phuket
On day 16 you will depart Cambodia and embark on the next leg of your South East Asia adventure: Thailand! You will fly to Thailand's largest island, the world-renowned Phuket, where you can enjoy paradisiacal sandy beaches, beautiful landscapes and a wonderful mix of traditions, art and a vibrant …
Read moreDay 20: Bangkok
After a few days of soaking in the sun and living on island time, on day 20, you bid farewell to Phuket and fly to the capital of Thailand: Bangkok. Admire the most beautiful temples, sample the tastiest Thai dishes and buy unique souvenirs at the lively markets. Bangkok is a city known for many th…
Read moreOptional excursions
To make your trip even more memorable, you can add from the following optional excursions. All excursions can be booked and paid for during the booking process. Please note that these excursions can take place in groups. You will receive all practical information before departure.
Day 9: Fishing in Hoi An - eco tour (4 hours)
Experience a unique experience on the water with local fishermen on their traditional fishing boats. You'll learn traditional fishing techniques, before having your fresh catch prepared for you by the experienced fisherman. You'll also enjoy a fascinating insight into the daily life of the fishermen in Hoi An.
Day 10: Vietnamese Cooking Workshop (5 hours)
Get to know the local cuisine and traditional cooking methods at a cooking workshop. This culinary discovery tour takes place at Vy's Market Restaurant & Cooking School, where you can see how traditional street food dishes are created - with tastings included, naturally! Learn how to prepare Vietnamese dishes with the chef to recreate at home.
Excluded
- Visa cost on arrival in Cambodia - (30 USD per person, approximately £26)
- Tips for guide/driver (about £3 recommended per day)
- Gala dinner for bookings on 24 and 31 December, payable onsite (120 USD per person, approximately £95)
Payment
If you book this deal before 35 days of your departure, you can choose to pay in parts. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus the booking fee and travel and/or cancellation insurance (when applicable). You will find the payment amounts and deadlines to pay every installment at the last step of the booking process.
Additional Information
Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel. Please be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
Occupancy | Maximum 3 people per room plus one infant under 1 year. |
Single supplement | The discount is based on the date of travel and the duration of the trip. Please proceed in the booking process to see the total cost. |
Children's discount | On the basis of 2 fully paying guests per room, children up to 2 years stay free of charge at the hotel. Children between 3 and 11 years old receive a 10% discount on the hotel price. Please note: children up to 12 months receive a discount on the flight ticket, but do not receive their own flight seat or luggage. |
Cot | Unfortunately, there are no cribs available throughout this trip. |
Wi-Fi | Note that although free Wi-Fi is available at the hotels, reception is likely to be poor during the Ha Long Bay cruise. |
Group travel | During this trip, transport and excursions may take place in groups with international travellers. |
Travel schedule | Due to unforeseen circumstances, the current itinerary may change. |
Quality standards | Please note that quality standards for hotels, facilities, transport and roads may differ from Europe. |
Transfers | Your driver will be waiting to welcome you at the airport. Your driver will hold up a sign with your name on it. All transfer information will be sent to you with your final travel documents. |
Extra flight nights | Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit |
Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
Similar accommodation | In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure. |
Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) | Please note that from July 1 2024, all visitors entering Cambodia must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) electronically within seven days prior to their arrival. The e-Arrival Card replaces paper immigration forms, customs declarations and health forms. It is not a visa substitute and visa requirements remain unchanged. The e-Arrival Card application requires a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity. How to Apply: • Visit the official e-Arrival Card website (https://arrival.gov.kh/) or the mobile app (‘Cambodia e-Arrival’, available on Google Play or the AppStore) • Follow the online instructions to submit the application • Download or screenshot your confirmation QR code for easy access upon arrival |