Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Tour, 14 Days from Istanbul
From Saigon's tunnels to Angkor's temples and the limestone islets of Halong Bay.
Three Countries, One Route
This journey opens among Saigon's colonial streets and the Cu Chi Tunnels, then moves through the Mekong Delta and Phnom Penh's history to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. Luang Prabang's monasteries and Kuang Si Waterfall lead on to Hanoi's old quarter, closing with the limestone islets of Halong Bay along the way.
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Fourteen days that bring Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos into one journey. The trip opens in Saigon with its colonial streets and the Cu Chi Tunnels, crosses overland into Cambodia for the Royal Palace and the Tuol Sleng Museum in Phnom Penh, and continues past the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake to a full day at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Siem Reap.
Luang Prabang, the mystical capital of Laos, brings Wat Xieng Thong and the Kuang Si Waterfall. The trip closes in Hanoi, with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and a boat tour among the limestone islets of Halong Bay.
Flights, hotels, the meals listed and the city tours are included.
The Cu Chi Tunnels
The underground network and trap systems of the Vietnam War.
Exploring Angkor Wat
The 12th-century Angkor Wat and the Bayon Temple's smiling faces.
Halong Bay by Boat
Limestone cliffs, caves and the Surprise Cave in turquoise waters.
Planning your budgetPersonal expenses, drinks with lunches and dinners and departure tax are not included in the tour price. A total gratuity of 100 USD per person is recommended for the guide and driver. See details →
The route of the journey
In the afternoon a light walking tour takes in the elegant streets of Ho Chi Minh City's colonial era. After breakfast at the hotel we begin a full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the cultural heart of Vietnam.
01Flight from Istanbul to SaigonAn overnight flight from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight Flight to Saigon
We meet at Istanbul Airport at 11:30. Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight departs at 15:00 for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest and most vibrant city, still widely known as Saigon. The roughly 9-hour-40-minute journey begins.
Flight details: Turkish Airlines, Istanbul 15:00.
Accommodation: Overnight on the plane.
02Arrival in Saigon and First ExplorationDong Khoi Street and French colonial architecture.
First Steps in Saigon
We land in Saigon at 02:55 local time. After passport and baggage formalities a private vehicle takes us into the city and to the hotel. After a short rest, lunch follows at a restaurant showcasing the local cuisine.
In the afternoon a light walking tour takes in the elegant streets of Ho Chi Minh City's colonial era. A stroll around Dong Khoi Street and its surroundings offers a close look at the French-influenced architecture, with an optional coffee break by the Saigon River for those who wish. We return to the hotel to rest at the end of the day.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel, 4-star or similar.
03Full-Day City Tour of Ho Chi Minh CityNotre Dame Cathedral, the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace.
A Full Day in Saigon
After breakfast at the hotel we begin a full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the cultural heart of Vietnam. Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of the French colonial era, and the Central Post Office across the street lead the day, followed by the War Remnants Museum, offering insight into the Vietnam War. The Reunification Palace, a witness to the country's history of independence, continues the tour.
Lunch is at a local restaurant, a taste of Vietnamese cuisine. The rest of the day is free around Ben Thanh Market.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel, 4-star or similar.
04The Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong DeltaThe Cu Chi Tunnels and a boat trip on the Mekong Delta.
Cu Chi and the Mekong
Today explores both the history and the nature of Vietnam. After breakfast we head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the most striking underground networks from the Vietnam War, its living spaces and trap systems bearing the marks of guerrilla warfare.
We continue to the Mekong Delta, one of the region's most fertile waterways. A boat tour on traditional vessels takes us into the heart of the tropical landscape, along narrow canals lined with palm trees, with a chance to taste tropical fruit from local producers.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel, 4-star or similar.
05Saigon to Phnom Penh, Overland Border CrossingThe Moc Bai-Bavet border crossing and a Mekong River boat tour.
Overland to Cambodia
After breakfast we check out and set off on an overland journey from Vietnam into Cambodia, taking in the rural landscape along the way and crossing the border ourselves at Moc Bai-Bavet before continuing to the capital, Phnom Penh.
After checking into the hotel there is a short rest, followed in the evening by a boat tour on the Mekong River. Dinner, set against the historic city skyline, marks the first night in Cambodia.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Sun & Moon Riverside Hotel Phnom Penh, 4-star or similar.
06Phnom Penh, the Capital and Traces of HistoryThe Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the Tuol Sleng Museum.
Phnom Penh's History
After breakfast we explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. The tour opens at the Royal Palace, its architecture at the heart of the city, and the Silver Pagoda within its grounds, its emerald and gold statues a display of the country's spiritual wealth. We then visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a sobering chapter of Cambodian history.
Lunch is at a local restaurant, a taste of Cambodian cuisine, and the day closes with a walk around Wat Phnom Temple and the Independence Monument.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Sun & Moon Riverside Hotel Phnom Penh, 4-star or similar.
07Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour and Siem ReapTonle Sap's floating villages, then on to Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap to Siem Reap
After breakfast we leave Phnom Penh heading north for Siem Reap, stopping along the way at Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. A short boat tour offers a close look at the floating villages built on the water, complete with homes, schools and markets.
We continue overland, arriving in Siem Reap, home to the UNESCO-listed Angkor temples, in the evening. Dinner follows at an authentic local restaurant after checking in.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort, 4-star or similar.
08Full-Day Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom TourAngkor Wat, the Bayon Temple and the Elephant Terrace.
Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
After breakfast we set out on a full-day tour of Angkor Archaeological Park. The tour begins at Angkor Wat, considered the height of Khmer architecture and the largest temple complex in the world, built in the 12th century, with a close look at its reliefs, towers and sacred pools.
We continue to Angkor Thom, the capital of the Khmer Empire, taking in the Bayon Temple with its enigmatic smiling faces, the Elephant Terrace, once the site of royal processions, and the sacred Baphuon Temple.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort, 4-star or similar.
09Siem Reap to Luang Prabang, Arrival and RestA flight from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang.
Flying on to Laos
The morning is free in Siem Reap for rest or a short walk. In the afternoon we transfer to the airport for Vietnam Airlines' 17:05 flight, landing in Luang Prabang, the cultural capital of Laos, at 18:30 local time after roughly an hour and 25 minutes.
After passport formalities we transfer to the hotel in the city center. On this first evening in a calm, mystical city, dinner is at a restaurant serving traditional Lao cuisine.
Flight details: Vietnam Airlines, Siem Reap 17:05, Luang Prabang 18:30 local time.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Villa Santi Hotel Luang Prabang, 4-star or similar.
10Full-Day Nature and Culture Tour of Luang PrabangWat Xieng Thong, the Royal Palace Museum and Kuang Si Waterfall.
Luang Prabang's Temples
After breakfast we explore Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first stop is Wat Xieng Thong, one of the city's oldest and most remarkable temples, its gilded walls a fine example of traditional Lao architecture. We then visit the Royal Palace Museum, tracing the city's royal past.
After lunch we turn to nature, heading to Kuang Si Waterfall, one of the region's most striking natural sights. A short forest walk leads to this multi-tiered waterfall, with time for swimming and photos.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Villa Santi Hotel Luang Prabang, 4-star or similar.
11Around Luang Prabang and the Flight to HanoiMount Phousi, the Morning Market, then a flight to Hanoi.
Phousi Hill to Hanoi
After breakfast a morning tour around Luang Prabang begins with the climb up Mount Phousi, known for its panoramic views over the city. From the top, the Mekong River and the traditional roofed houses of Luang Prabang spread out below. We then walk through the Morning Market and its surrounding streets, a close look at Laotian life.
After lunch at a local restaurant we return to the hotel for a short rest. In the evening we head to the airport for Vietnam Airlines' 19:15 flight to Hanoi, landing at 20:15 local time after roughly an hour, and transfer to the hotel.
Flight details: Vietnam Airlines, Luang Prabang 19:15, Hanoi 20:15 local time.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: The Q Hotel Hanoi, 4-star or similar.
12Halong Bay Boat TourLimestone cliffs, caves and the Surprise Cave.
Halong Bay by Boat
Early in the morning we leave the hotel for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a roughly three-hour drive from Hanoi we reach Halong Port and board a traditionally designed boat for a journey among the limestone cliffs, caves and islets rising from the turquoise water.
Lunch is served on board, a rich menu of fresh seafood. Along the way we take in notable formations such as Sung Sot, the Surprise Cave, with time on deck for photos. We return to Hanoi and the hotel at the end of the day.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: The Q Hotel Hanoi, 4-star or similar.
13Hanoi City Tour and the Return Flight to IstanbulHo Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Last Day in Hanoi
After breakfast we continue exploring Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. A panoramic view of the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, leader of Vietnam's independence movement, is followed by the Temple of Literature, reflecting the country's historical and literary heritage. A walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, next to Ngoc Son Temple, one of the city's spiritual sites, takes in Hanoi's calm atmosphere.
After lunch at a traditional restaurant in the city center there is free time for shopping and rest. In the evening we transfer to the airport for Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight, departing for Istanbul at 22:30.
Flight details: Turkish Airlines, Hanoi 22:30.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Overnight on the plane.
14Arrival in IstanbulLanding in Istanbul closes the journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Arrival in Istanbul
We land at Istanbul Airport at 05:40 local time, closing this journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, from the Cu Chi Tunnels of Saigon to the limestone islets of Halong Bay.
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Flight details
Outbound · 30 December 2026Return · 12 January 2027Flight numbers, times and baggage allowance are given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel · Sun & Moon Riverside Hotel · Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort · Villa Santi Hotel · Hanoi The Q Hotel Hanoi 4★
Sold as: 4-star
Places visited
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- 20 kg - 1 piece (1 PC) baggage allowance
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- Personal expenses
- Drinks taken with lunches and dinners
- Departure tax for travel abroad
- Gratuities (recommended total of 100 USD per person for the guide and driver)
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