DTS12 - 38-day best of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Thailand

• Meet & greet at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport with private transfer to a boutique or 4-5 star hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake.
• Optional: Relaxing spa session or sipping an egg coffee at a local café to unwind after arrival.

• Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his stilt house, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
• Explore the Temple of Literature, then take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter.
• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Afternoon free time for shopping or a Water Puppet Show.

• Day trip to Ninh Binh: Explore the ancient capital Hoa Lu.
• Take a hand-rowed boat through Tam Coc’s river caves and limestone karsts.
• Lunch featuring local specialties like goat meat.

• Early departure by luxury bus to Sapa.
• Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the cool mountain ambiance in Sapa Town.
• Check-in at a boutique mountain resort or hotel.

• Enjoy a light trek through terraced rice fields.
• Visit ethnic minority villages (H’Mong, Dao), learn about their culture and traditions.
• Picnic lunch or meal at a local home.

• Take the cable car to the top of Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina.”
• Admire panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son range.
• Light lunch on the mountain, afternoon at leisure.

• Return to Hanoi by comfortable bus.
• Afternoon free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

• Transfer to Halong Bay, board an overnight luxury cruise.
• Explore caves, enjoy kayaking, swimming.
• Sunset cocktails and gourmet seafood dinner on board

• Morning activities on the cruise: Taichi, cave visit, brunch onboard.
• Return to Hanoi, fly to Danang, then private transfer to Hoi An.
• Evening: stroll through the lantern-lit Old Town

• Half-day walking tour: Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient houses, assembly halls.
• Afternoon free to tailor-make clothes, taste local specialties, or relax by the riverside.

• Take a traditional basket boat ride through coconut groves, try catching crabs.
• Electric car transfer to Tra Que Village: learn about organic farming and enjoy a Vietnamese cooking class.

• Cable car ride up Ba Na Hills, visit the iconic Golden Bridge.
• Explore the French Village, gardens, and leisure park.
• Return to Hoi An by late afternoon.

• Optional beach day at An Bang Beach, spa treatments, or a private cooking class.
• Evening: enjoy a lantern-lit boat ride on the Hoai River.

• Stop at the Marble Mountains, see stone carving workshops.
• Drive over the scenic Hai Van Pass (if desired), reach Hue by afternoon.
• Check-in at a heritage-style hotel by the Perfume River.

• Visit the Imperial Citadel, Emperor Minh Mang’s Tomb, and Khai Dinh’s Tomb.
• Enjoy Hue’s royal cuisine and consider an evening traditional Hue folk music performance on the river.

• Morning flight to Saigon. Check-in at a centrally-located upscale hotel.
• Afternoon free for Ben Thanh Market shopping, rooftop café, or museums.

• City tour: Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office.
• Afternoon excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to understand Vietnam’s war history.

• Boat ride through the lush canals of the Mekong Delta.
• Visit fruit orchards, sample tropical fruits and coconut candy. Lunch at a local home.

Optional street food tour by scooter, museum visits, or luxury spa treatments.

• Fly to Vientiane, transfer to a central hotel.
• Afternoon at leisure or try a traditional Lao massage.

• Explore That Luang Stupa, Patuxai, Wat Sisaket.
• Lunch with Lao specialties and Lao coffee tasting.

• Visit Buddha Park with impressive Hindu and Buddhist sculptures.
• Drive to Vang Vieng, enjoy an afternoon kayak or sunset over limestone cliffs.

• Scenic drive to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Evening exploring the Night Market and checking into a boutique hotel

• Visit the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, and other historic temples.
• Optional early morning alms-giving ceremony at sunrise.

• Morning excursion to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall.
• Swim in turquoise pools and visit the Bear Rescue Center. Picnic lunch provided.

• Fly to Siem Reap, check-in at a luxury resort.
• Evening free to explore Pub Street or enjoy a Khmer spa treatment.

• Explore Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm.
• Enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant.

• Option: Tonle Sap Lake floating village or Banteay Srei Temple.
• Afternoon free for local markets, craft shops, or an Apsara dance show.

• Fly to Bangkok, transfer to a central 4-5 star hotel.
• Evening: street food exploration or a river dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya.

• Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha), and Wat Arun.
• Afternoon boat ride on the Chao Phraya River or shopping excursion.

• Explore the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Enjoy a boat trip around the historical park.

• Fly to Chiang Mai, check-in at a charming Lanna-style resort.
• Evening: visit the Night Bazaar, sample local Khao Soi noodles.

• Excursion to Thailand’s highest peak, Doi Inthanon National Park.
• Admire the Vachiritharn Waterfall and hill tribe villages.

• Day trip to the Golden Triangle region.
• Boat ride on the Mekong River, viewpoints of Myanmar and Laos borders.

• Fly to Phuket, check-in at a luxury beach resort.
• Afternoon free for spa, beachfront relaxation, or a sunset cocktail.

• Full-day speedboat tour to Phi Phi Islands.
• Snorkeling, swimming, and a tropical lunch on the island.

• Enjoy resort facilities, relax on the beach.
• Optional excursions: Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island, or a cultural show.

• Private transfer to Phuket Airport for your onward flight.
• End of the journey.