The Cheapest Trip: Discover Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia in Just 14 Days

Arrival in Luang Prabang, considered the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this city, combined with the splendid views of its natural and cultural landscape, make it one of the most iconic places to visit in Laos. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Later, you will visit the night market. Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

Meals: No meals included

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a traditional boat and cruise along the Mekong River, offering a beautiful view of the riverbank landscape: peaceful villages, wonderful fields, and forests. Along the way, we’ll stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, famous for producing some of the varieties of its renowned rice wine.

Next, we’ll visit the mysterious Pak Ou caves, two connected caves filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, left by pilgrims over the years. Lunch will be provided.

After visiting the caves, we’ll return to Luang Prabang. We’ll visit the National Museum and the former Royal Palace.

Later, we’ll ascend Mount Phousi, which offers a fantastic panoramic view of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River. Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we will wake up at 05:30 to witness the lines of monks leaving the pagodas to collect food from the locals and visit the morning market. Afterward, we will return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest.

Next, we will visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most important and significant monument in Laos, both in terms of spirituality, religion, the history of its kings, and traditional art. The complex features more than twenty structures, including sanctuaries, pavilions, and residences, as well as a garden with a wide variety of flowers, shrubs, and ornamental trees.

We will continue our tour to Wat Sane, the Wat Mai temple, then to Wat Visoun temple, and also visit Ock Pop Tock. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

You will have free time until the transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

After breakfast, we will begin our tour of Hanoi. Today, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, the only Asian city with tree-lined avenues, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental temples.

The tour includes a visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university in the country, founded in 1070 and considered the symbol of Hanoi. We will continue to the Museum of Ethnology, where you can admire a varied and interesting collection of Vietnamese culture.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we will head to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visiting its exterior from Ba Dinh Square. We will then continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 by Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who reigned from 1028 to 1054. Constructed of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed to resemble a lotus flower in honor of Buddha. Next, we will visit the Ngoc Son Temple, located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Finally, we will take a panoramic ride in a cyclo through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, also known as the 36 Streets District, which was once famous for its artisans’ workshops.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart for Ha Long Bay; this journey will take approximately two and a half hours via the highway.

Check-in on board with a welcome drink.
You’ll enjoy a lunch on board featuring fresh seafood.

A fantastic cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing by many incredible islets.

Ha Long Bay hides secrets that few people know, and today you’ll discover one of those secrets with a visit to one of the most surprising and beautiful caves in the bay, where you’ll explore the Surprise Cave. You’ll enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or simply relax on board, as you prefer. What we can guarantee is the immense natural beauty that will surround you with its mysticism and legends.

Towards the end of the day, the boat anchors for the night among the karst formations.

NOTES: The cruise itinerary is subject to change without prior notice if weather conditions require.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Light breakfast on board (pastry, milk, coffee, tea…)

You can participate in a Tai Chi class on the covered deck at 7:00 am, a great morning activity to connect with the wonderful nature around you.

You’ll enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary).
A buffet brunch is served before reaching the shore around 11:00 am.
The boat will take you to the Halong pier, and the crew will bid farewell to the travelers. The driver and guide will pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Danang Airport for an early flight to Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

We will visit the charming and historic Ancient Town of Hoi An, known as one of the major international ports in Southeast Asia where trade was conducted with Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and other merchants, once named Faifo. Highlights include the Ancient Houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Phuc Kien Temple. You can shop at the vibrant market, where many stalls are filled with local specialties, including silk. Afterward, we’ll stroll through the streets of Hoi An and enjoy its ancient beauty.

Free time to relax on the beach, explore the colorful market, or go shopping.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Next, transfer to Danang for a panoramic tour of the city, including a visit to Linh Ung Pagoda, which offers a stunning view of the city and the charming coast of the Son Tra Peninsula.

We will then drive to Hue, the former imperial citadel of Vietnam, crossing the Hai Van Pass (Ocean of Clouds) and the picturesque Lang Co Beach.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a restaurant and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the most well-preserved and significant religious monument in Hue, which has become a symbol of the city. We will conclude with a visit to the lively Dong Ba Market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.

We will start our visit in Hue with the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, and then proceed to the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. Lunch will be at a restaurant, followed by a visit to the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh. Afterward, we will take a flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. We will then return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will explore Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, where we will see: the Reunification Palace (external visit), the Old Post Office, Nguyen Hue Street, and the City Hall. Later, you can enjoy an authentic Vietnamese coffee, the perfect way to end the day. Transfer back to the hotel and overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we will depart for the spectacular Mekong Delta, located about two hours by road from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

Once in My Tho/Ben Tre, we will board a boat for a 1.5-hour journey through the narrow canals, surrounded by dense vegetation, to the heart of the Delta. It’s a completely different world where life revolves around the river.

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to taste many local products, such as exotic fruits grown in the Delta’s orchards and coconut candies made in family-run factories.

We will return to the shore by carriage and then take a rowboat through the dense, lush canals.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant before we return to Ho Chi Minh City by road.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Recommendations: Visit the Artisans Angkor Center, have a coffee or a drink at Pub Street, or explore the night market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart in a Tuk-Tuk (a typical Cambodian motorized rickshaw) to the South Gate, where we can admire its impressive statues depicting the ocean’s movement. We will visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), including the Bayon Temple with its 54 towers decorated with 200 smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Leper King, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Royal Enclosure. Next, we will visit Ta Prohm, one of the most spectacular temples in the area, which has remained relatively unchanged since its discovery and still retains much of its mystery.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, transfer by bus to visit the most famous of all temples, Angkor Wat – declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This complex covers 81 hectares, comparable in size to the Forbidden City in Beijing. The iconic five towers are featured on the Cambodian flag. They represent the five peaks of Mount Meru, with the surrounding walls symbolizing the mountains and the surrounding moat representing the ocean. This 12th-century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the first example of classical Khmer architecture and art. Return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.

We will attend a Buddhist ceremony with monks at a pagoda where we will learn more about Buddhism and how this religion influences Cambodian culture. The ceremony will conclude with a blessing from the monks to bestow luck and blessings.

Next, we will visit the Hindu temple Banteay Samre. This sacred site, dedicated to the god Shiva, is adorned with abundant Hindu-themed reliefs depicting various scenes from the Ramayana. We will continue our tour to the grand Banteay Srei Temple (literally meaning “Citadel of Women”), known today as the “Citadel of Women” because it is the only temple in the Khmer Empire not built for a monarch, but by and for women. Built according to Angkorian construction rules, Banteay Srei is a beautiful and elegant small-scale temple, a fairy-tale palace in the midst of an endless forest. We will admire this “gem of Khmer art,” its pink sandstone façade, its sculptures, and intricately carved reliefs, and continue learning about the art of the ancient Khmer Empire.

Lunch will be at a restaurant.

On the way back, we will visit Artisans Angkor – a center that helps young Cambodians keep traditional crafts alive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast