14-Day Odyssey Through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam

After breakfast, board a long-tail boat and begin your journey along the Chao Praya River (meaning River of Kings) to visit 3 of the oldest temples in Thailand. Travel via many of the bustling inland canals along the Thonburi coast for a fantastic view of local waterside life.

• Make a stop at the National Museum of Royal Barges and Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn).
• Afterwards, visit the Wat Traimit temple known for its Golden Buddha.
• Departure to visit the Royal Palace founded in 1782 by King Rama I. The Palace wall protects an area of ​​259 hectares.

Next, discover Wat Phra Kaew (or Temple of the Emerald Buddha) which is actually the Royal Chapel of the Grand Palace along with the Emerald Buddha Statue, the most famous and revered statue in Thailand.

We continue with the temple of Wat Pho and its impressive Reclining Buddha, the largest in Thailand. Around the temple there are Chinese statues representing royal guards in different postures.

Return to the hotel to rest. Night in Bangkok.

Depart in the morning to the west of Bangkok to visit the Maeklong market, installed on the train tracks near the railway terminal. 

Arrival at the small market of Samut Songkhran, start of the very beautiful trip aboard a canoe along the Grand Canal and then through smaller canals through a still authentic deep Asia, practically at the gates of Bangkok - the trip lasts about an hour and will end in the heart of the Damnoen Saduak floating market, a picturesque place near Bangkok.

Visit this very traditional market packed with vendors of all kinds of products: food, flowers, plants and animals. Return to Bangkok and free time to rest. Night in Bangkok.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Siem Reap.

Arrival at Siem Reap airport, meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel to check in based on availability.

Accommodation.

Day dedicated to the discovery of the mystical temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom - the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire (9th-15th centuries):

• The temples of Angkor Wat - dedicated to Vishnu, the supreme god of Hinduism, considered the masterpiece of Khmer art and architecture.
• The temples of Angkor Thom - a 10 km² walled city that once housed a million people. Visit the enormous statues of the South Gate, the Terrace of the Elephant, the Terrace of the Leper King and the famous Bayon temple made up of 54 gigantic towers with 216 faces of Avalokitesvara, the most important goddess of Buddhism.

Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.

In the evening, dinner and Apsara music and dance show at a charming local restaurant.

Night in Siem Reap.

Breakfast. Full-day excursion to the majestic temples of the Small and Large Circuit:

• Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of Women) - one of the most beautiful pink sandstone temples, with Apsaras and deities intricately carved in stone.
• The most sacred temples of Neak Poan, Preah Neak, Preah Khan and Banteay Samre, known as Angkor Wat in miniature.
• The impressive Taprohm Temple, an abandoned Buddhist monastery covered in jungle.
• Late afternoon sunset from the Pre Rup mountain temple.

Return to Siem reap.

Night in hotel.

In the morning, excursion to Tonle Sap lake, the largest in Southeast Asia.

• Stop at the lake village of Kompong Khleang - authentic and untouristy, visit the village with houses on stilts or floating rafts, the market, the pagoda and a primary school with smiling children.
• Discover the daily life of local fishermen.

Flight to Danang, transfer to the hotel in Hoi An. Accommodation.

You have various options:

• Explore the historic Old Quarter, wander through its narrow streets, and discover its unique charm. You can also indulge in shopping for local products like lacquerware, handicrafts, and more.

• Consider getting tailor-made clothing at one of the renowned silk shops in town. Hoi An is famous for its skilled tailors, and you can have custom garments created to your liking.

• Embark on a delightful bike ride into the picturesque countryside surrounding Hoi An. Along the way, you'll encounter traditional villages specializing in various crafts such as vegetable farming, pottery, and carpentry.

• Weather permitting, unwind on the exquisite Eastern Sea beaches, including Cua Dai and An Bang, renowned as Vietnam's most beautiful. Bask in the sun and embrace the refreshing sea breeze for a truly revitalizing experience.

After a day of exploration and relaxation, return to your hotel for the night. 

Next, transfer by road to Hue, the former Vietnamese imperial capital, through the Hai Van Pass (ocean of clouds) and the beautiful Lang Co beach where we will stop to take photos. 

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to check in based on availability.

In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel, from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, its Royal Museum and the exotic Dong Ba market. Return to the hotel and overnight in Hue. 

Today, we will take a boat via the Huong River (Perfume River) to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, or the very quiet Tu Hieu Pagoda where the tombs of the eunuchs of the Nguyen Dynasty are located. Depending on the time, there is the possibility of watching the monks' prayer session.

We continue with the Royal Tomb of King Tu Duc. Closer to the tomb of King Tu Duc, stop at the village of Thuy Xuan, a traditional incense making village, where you will have the opportunity to take colorful photos. At the end, we will visit the royal tomb of King Khai Dinh. 

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. Arrival at the airport in Hanoi, reception by your English-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel to check in according to availability. Accommodation.

After breakfast.

• We will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the stilt house, Single Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature - the country's first university founded in 1070. 
• In the afternoon, we will continue with the cycle ride through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, where it is recognized as its “36 streets 36 alleys”, the name of the products is used to call the streets, for example Paper Street, Paper Street. Sugar, Silver Street, etc. 
• Ending the visit with the Ngoc Son temple, The Huc bridge and Hoan Kiem Lake (The Lake of the Restored Sword). 

At the end of the afternoon, we will attend a Water Puppet show at the Thang Long Theatre. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.

Departure to Ninh Binh – land of limestone rocks, sugar loaves and rice fields flooded by rivers and lakes all year round. After 2 hours by car, we arrive at the province of Ninh Binh. We will board a boat along the Ngo Dong River to take a tour in Tam Coc, also known as “Halong Bay on earth”.

This long river meanders through rice fields, sugar loaves and passes under the three caves at the foot of the limestone peaks. We continue with the visit to the Bich Dong Cave, we will visit a pagoda in Bich Dong.

Finally, we will visit Hoa Lu – chosen as the ancient capital of Dai Co Viet (ancient name of Vietnam), with the vestiges of the temples of the kings in the dynasty of Dinh and Le.

Departure by road to Halong, the most beautiful bay in Vietnam, one of the most magical landscapes in Asia, crossing the prestigious landscape of lands bathed in water with rice fields. Upon arriving at the boat, we will embark on a cruise to explore Halong Bay, declared a Natural Heritage by UNESCO. Welcome by the crew and departure for a magnificent cruise around the bay. Night on board.

• Admiration of the picturesque islands and islets with various shapes (veil, dog, rooster, incense...).
• Visit the splendid caves of Halong Bay, including Thien Canh Son, home to stalagmites and stalactites dating back thousands of years. 
• Continuation of the cruise to Cap La, kayaking and swimming in the sublime waters of the bay (weather permitting).
• Late afternoon, idleness on the upper deck of the reed.
• Participation in a cooking demonstration on board, preparation of nems or spring rolls.
• Lunch and dinner on board.

Get up at dawn to enjoy a moment of unique splendor: the first rays of sun emerging from the thousands of sugar loaves of the bay and participate in a Tai Chi session on the terrace.

Take a boat or kayak ride to discover the fishing village of Vung Vieng, with a possible meeting with local inhabitants.

Enjoy lunch on the junk, then disembark and return to Hanoi. Free time until the indicated time, then transfer to the airport to take the international departure flight.

This marks the end of your Thailand Cambodia Vietnam 14 days itinerary with Kampá Tour. We hope you had a wonderful journey. See you next time and safe travels!