Begin your expedition in Bangkok and admire the glittering glass mosaics and golden chedis (dome-shaped Buddhist shrines) of the Grand Palace, the official residence of Thailand’s royal family since the 18th century. Discover Cambodia’s world-famous Angkor Wat, the “City of Temples” built to replicate the heavens on earth. Then explore Bayon Temple at the center of Angkor Thom, a walled city that served as the capital of the Khmer Empire and Ta Prohm Temple with trees growing out of and around the stone ruins. Experience Vietnam’s colonial city of Hanoi and contrast it with the dynamic city of Danang, the ancient capital of Hue and bustling Ho Chi Minh City. Also explore the Mekong Delta’s majestic beauty along the winding river and its flood plains.
Language
Vietnamese, Khmer (Cambodian), Thai
Time Zone
GMT+7
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Thai Baht (THB)
Average Temp
Cambodia & Thailand: 81° F
Vietnam: 77° F
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand Expedition
Southeast Asia Sojourn
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – BANGKOK, THAILAND
Arrive in Bangkok
Optional Fast-track service (supplement applies)
Private transfer to your hotel
Accommodations: Peninsula Hotel Bangkok
Day 2 – BANGKOK
Full-day private tour:
- Grand Palace – Emerald Buddha
- Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
- Tuk Tuk Ride
- Wat Pho – Reclining Buddha
- Foot massage
- Private canal cruise
- Artist’s House
Lunch at a local restaurant
Accommodations: Peninsula Hotel Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – BANGKOK / SIEM REAP
Private transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap
Optional Fast-track service (supplement applies)
Evening:
- Traditional Cambodian Dance show & dinner
Accommodations: Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – SIEM REAP
Full-day private tour:
- Angkor Wat – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Banteay Srei Temple
- Banteay Samre Temple
- Private cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
- Mechrey Floating Village
Accommodations: Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – SIEM REAP
Full-day private tour:
- Srah Srang Reservoir
- Ta Prohm Temple
- Ta Nei Temple
- Ta Keo “Mountain with Bronze Peaks”
Walled City of Angkor Thom:
- Terrace of the Leper King
- Royal Preah Palilay, Phimeanakas & Grand Baphuon Temple
- Carved faces of the Bayon
Accommodations: Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – SIEM REAP / HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON)
Private transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Fast-track arrival & departure service
(supplement applies)
Private transfer to hotel
Private afternoon scooter tour:
- Food Market, Musical Instrument Market, Spare Parts Market, Chinese Herb Market
- 18th Century Pagoda
Dinner at a local restaurant
Accommodations: Hotel des Art Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – HO CHI MINH CITY
Full-day private tour:
- Private speedboat on Saigon River to Cu Chi
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- War Remnants Museum
- Reunification Hall
- Ben Thanh Market
Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional evening Sidecar Street Food Tour
(supplement applies)
Accommodations: Hotel des Art Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – HO CHI MINH CITY / MEKONG DELTA
Private transfer to Cai Be
Scenic Cruise on Mekong River:
- Tan Phong Island
- Riverside by rowboat
- 19th Century house in local village
- Local cottage industries (paper, popcorn, etc.)
Lunch at a local Villa
Accommodations: Hotel des Art Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 – HO CHI MINH CITY / DA NANG / HOI AN
Private transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang
Private morning tour:
- Cham Museum
- Marble Mountains
- Non Nucc (“China Beach”)
Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An:
- 17th – 19th-century international ports
- Old House of Tan Ky, Fukien Assembly Hall & 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge
- Traditional Lantern-making
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
Accommodations: Royal Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 – HOI AN
Private morning tour:
- Tra Que Village – meet local farmers
- Cooking Class – village specialties
Free afternoon
Accommodations: Royal Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 – HOI AN / HUE
Free morning in Hoi An
Private transfer to Hue via Hai Van Pass
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon Cruise on Perfume River:
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Imperial Citadel
Evening visit to private house on Huong River:
- Wine tasting
- Private tour
- Live music performance
- 5-course Vietnamese dinner
Accommodations: La Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 – HUE / HANOI
Private transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi
Private transfer to Wild Rice restaurant for lunch
Private afternoon tour:
- Quoc Tu Giam – Confucian Temple
- Old Quarter – Bicycle rickshaw ride
- Meet with local historian
Accommodations: Melia Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 – HANOI
Full-day private tour:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Ho Chi Minh’s stilted house
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Hoa Lo Prison
- Meet U.S. soldier who fought in Vietnam war
- Gastronomic tour of Old Quarter
Accommodations: Melia Hanoi or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 – HANOI / LAN HA BAY
Overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay:
- Cat Ba Island – Viet Hai Village
- Cycle tour
- Cooking demonstration onboard
Accommodations: Ginger Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 – LAN HA BAY / HANO
Cruise:
- Sunrise Thai Chi Lesson
- Frog Lake
- Kayak, Bamboo boat or Sampan
Private transfer to Hanoi
Yen Duc Village – lunch and Water Puppet Show
Accommodations: Melia Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 16 – HANOI / HOMEWARD BOUND
Private transfer to airport for flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $8,450 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
Everything was perfect! I’ve traveled before with NEI and plan to again. We really appreciate the ability to customize our trips and the variety of soft adventures. Next to marrying my husband, traveling with NEI was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life!
Linda M.
Los Angeles , CA
When to go:
Year-round (best times are from November to April & varies by region)
What to eat:
Vietnam: Pho (noodle soup), Banh Mi (baguette sandwich), Bun Cha (pork & noodles) Cambodia: Khmer Curry, Kuy Teav (noodle soup), Loc Lac (stir-fried beef) Thailand: Tom Yum Goong (spicy shrimp soup), Khao Pad (stir-fried rice), Chicken Satay (skewered chicken with peanut sauce)
What to pack:
Light-weight clothing, jacket or sweater, rain jacket; shawl or scarf; swimwear, comfortable walking/slip-on shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; universal adapter
