Full Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Tour Route (Closed Group)

After meeting at Istanbul Airport international departures, we depart for Hanoi on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight on the plane.

We arrive in Hanoi in the morning. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel by private vehicle, have breakfast, and leave our luggage there (if early check-in is not available, our rooms will be ready at 3:00 PM). After some rest, we begin our Hanoi city tour. During our tour, we first take a short panoramic introductory drive to experience the city’s historical texture. We get a close look at the monumental buildings dating back to the French colonial period, the narrow and crowded streets of the Old Quarter, the small shops squeezed between houses, and the city’s uniquely lively atmosphere. We then stop by one of Hanoi’s most iconic spots, Train Street; here, where the railway line runs right through the middle of a narrow street, we take a short photo break. After the tour, we return to our hotel and complete our check-in procedures. In the evening, guests who wish may optionally watch the traditional Water Puppet Show; after the performance, a nostalgic night tour through the streets of the Old Quarter by rickshaw can be enjoyed.

After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Halong Bay, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Following an approximately three-hour drive, we arrive at the harbor and board our boat. We begin our cruise through the bay. As we travel among limestone cliffs shaped over millions of years of erosion, islets reflected in the emerald-green waters, and small fishing villages scattered along the coast, we have lunch on board. The tour includes visits to natural limestone caves; the rock formations and corridor structure inside these caves are truly impressive. Traditional floating fishing villages built on the water also form one of the important stops on our tour. At the end of the day, we return to shore and head back to Hanoi. Arrival at our hotel in the evening and time to rest.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide for our flight to Luang Prabang (Laos). Following our flight with local airlines, we arrive in Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and complete the check-in process. The city’s serene atmosphere and Buddhist culture are felt from the very first moment. The rest of the day is free for relaxation or independent exploration nearby. Guests who wish may watch the sunset along the banks of the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang at our hotel.

After breakfast, we begin our city tour of Luang Prabang. As part of the tour, we visit Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong, two of the city’s most important Buddhist temples. Wat Xieng Thong, with its gilded decorations, colorful glass mosaics, and distinctive gracefully sloping roof structure, is considered one of the finest examples of Laotian temple architecture. We then visit the Royal Palace Museum, where artifacts belonging to Laos’s last royal dynasty, gift collections, and palace rooms are on display. During our tour, we also closely observe the ancient stupa sites and the traces of French colonial architecture in the city. We have lunch at a local restaurant. Later in the day, there will be free time. In the evening, guests who wish may explore the Luang Prabang Night Market; this market, featuring handmade textiles, silverwork, and local food, reflects the city’s evening atmosphere. We will have free time later in the day. Accommodation at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will be transferred to the airport at the transfer time determined by our guide for our Siem Reap (Cambodia) flight. After our flight with local airlines, we arrive at Siem Reap airport. After meeting our private vehicle and guide waiting for us, we will take our city tour. Then we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, we begin our full-day Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom tour. This temple complex, which formed the capital of the Khmer Empire that ruled between the 9th and 15th centuries, is the world’s largest religious monument. Angkor Wat is a highly impressive structure with its five towers, symmetrical courtyards, and massive stone bas-reliefs covering its inner walls from end to end, depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. We then proceed to Angkor Thom. Here, we visit the towers of the Bayon Temple, covered with hundreds of smiling Buddha faces, and explore the temple ruins of Ta Prohm, engulfed by the jungle. Accompanied by our guide, we gain comprehensive information about the history of Khmer civilization, the construction techniques of these structures, and the region’s discovery process. We have lunch at a local restaurant. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel and have free time.

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport at the transfer time determined by our guide for our flight to Saigon. After our flight with local airlines, arrival and city tour. The Cu Chi Tunnels are a vast underground tunnel system built by Viet Cong forces during the Vietnam War and actively used for decades. In total, these tunnels extend over 250 kilometers and contain living quarters, kitchens, hospitals, and weapons depots. Accompanied by our guide, we have the opportunity to descend into the tunnels and examine the trap mechanisms and military equipment of the era. The area offers a highly significant testimony to Vietnam’s war history. We will have lunch during the tour. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time.

After breakfast, we set off for the Mekong Delta, one of Vietnam’s most fertile agricultural regions. This area, one of the largest river deltas in Southeast Asia, offers a distinctive natural landscape with its tropical vegetation, interconnected canals and river branches, rice fields, and orchards. Upon arrival, we board traditional wooden boats and take a tour along the waterways. Along the canal-side villages, we observe daily life and the local people’s fishing and farming practices. We visit coconut production workshops and have the opportunity to taste traditional local foods. This journey, which continues through narrow canals running between rice fields and banana groves, offers a quiet, slow-paced experience quite different from the bustle of Saigon. We have lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back, we take a short panoramic tour in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. In the evening, we return to our hotel and overnight stay.

After breakfast, we visit the ethnic villages outside the city. The villages of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, and Ban Thapene, home to the Hmong, Lowland Lao, and Khmu communities, have largely preserved their traditional lifestyles, handicrafts, and social structures to the present day. In these villages, we have the opportunity to observe local weaving techniques, handmade products, and daily life practices. Our guide provides information about the different cultural characteristics of each community. After the tour, we transfer to the airport and take our flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel by private vehicle and check in. Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast, we take part in a tour of Bangkok’s iconic Floating Market. These traditional markets, set up on boats and operated on the water, offer a highly colorful and lively atmosphere with fresh fruits, cooked street food, flowers, and handicrafts. The narrow boats weaving through the market aisles reveal Bangkok’s long-standing tradition of commerce on the water. After the tour, we transfer to the airport and take a short domestic flight to Phuket. We transfer to our hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free. Guests who wish may join the optional Elephant Safari tour or, in the evening, watch the famous Simon Cabaret Show.

After breakfast, we depart for a full-day Phi Phi Islands tour. Phi Phi, the most famous islands on Thailand’s southern coast, are one of Southeast Asia’s most popular nature destinations, with their turquoise shallow bays, steep limestone cliffs, and white-sand beaches. Throughout the tour, we travel between different coves and beaches, with swimming and snorkeling breaks at suitable spots. We will have lunch out at sea between the islands. At the end of the day, we return to the hotel and overnight in Phuket.

After breakfast, we depart for the James Bond Island tour. Located in Phang Nga Bay, this island gained worldwide fame after being used as a filming location for the 1974 James Bond movie, "The Man with the Golden Gun." Its dramatic limestone rock rising steeply from the middle of the sea, together with the calm waters of the bay, makes this spot visually stunning. During the tour, we take a boat ride among the caves and lagoons in the bay. At the end of the tour, we return to the hotel and check out. Depending on our flight time, we transfer to the airport. After ticketing and baggage procedures, our flight begins.

Arrival in Istanbul at 5:30 AM after a night journey.