Essential Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand in 10 Days
10 days / 9 nights

Essential Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand in 10 Days

Essential Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand in 10 Days

In ten thoughtfully paced days, this grand Asian odyssey unveils the quintessence of three iconic nations connected by the Mekong River and warm tropical seas. From the royal grandeur of Bangkok to the millennial mysteries of the Khmer city of Angkor, through the classical charm of Phnom Penh, each stage opens an exclusive window onto Southeast Asia's cultural majesty.

The journey culminates in Vietnam amidst the poetic alleys and tree-lined avenues of Hanoi, before an unforgettable maritime escape among the limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Designed for travelers seeking to combine world-class heritage with seamless regional flight connections, this private tour guarantees uncompromising comfort and the warm accompaniment of our dedicated local French-speaking guides.

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  • The majestic discovery of Bangkok: the shimmering Grand Palace, sacred Buddhist treasures, and an intimate longtail boat ride through traditional klongs.
  • Total immersion in the heart of Angkor's archaeological park: the enigmatic Bayon, Elephant Terrace, and the universal masterpiece of Angkor Wat.
  • The historical charm of Phnom Penh: touring the classical Khmer Royal Palace and the sumptuous Silver Pagoda.
  • Hanoi's millennial art de vivre: cyclo ride through the 36 Guild Streets of the Old Quarter and visiting the Temple of Literature.
  • An exceptional Halong Bay cruise with an overnight stay aboard a traditional wooden junk amidst limestone peaks and hidden caverns.
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Highlights

  • •Personalized airport greeting and private vehicle transfer downtown
  • •Check-in and relaxation at your charming Bangkok hotel
  • •First evening at leisure along the vibrant Chao Phraya River

Upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, you are warmly greeted by your private French-speaking guide and driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in the center of the Thai capital. Settle into your room (available from 2:00 PM) for well-deserved rest after your long-haul flight.

Depending on your arrival schedule, enjoy a free late afternoon taking in the vibrant atmosphere of the metropolis. Stroll along the lively promenades of the Chao Phraya River or relax on a shaded terrace with tropical refreshments.

Airport transfer: approximately 45 minutes (35 km). Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

Highlights

  • •Visiting the Grand Palace and the revered Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
  • •Marveling at the giant Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit
  • •Private longtail boat cruise through Thonburi klongs and visiting Wat Arun

Dedicate the morning to the crown jewels of Siamese heritage. Begin at the dazzling Grand Palace, the former royal residence with shimmering golden spires, home to the realm's holiest sanctuary: the revered Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Continue to neighboring Wat Pho to marvel at the 45-meter gold-leaf Reclining Buddha, followed by Wat Traimit with its five-and-a-half-ton solid gold Buddha statue.

The afternoon turns scenic as you board a private traditional longtail boat on the Chao Phraya River. Navigate through the historic klongs of Thonburi, waterways lined with stilt houses and lush fruit gardens that reflect old Bangkok life. Conclude at Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), celebrated for its towering prang encrusted with colorful porcelain mosaics.

Full day of guided sightseeing with French-speaking guide and private boat. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

Highlights

  • •Short flight to Cambodia and personalized greeting by your local guide
  • •Check-in at a charming boutique oasis in Siem Reap
  • •Stroll through the colonial quarter and vibrant handicraft markets

After a tropical breakfast, transfer with your private driver to Bangkok Airport for your short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia's charming provincial gateway to the wonders of Angkor. After completing immigration formalities, your Cambodian French-speaking guide welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful stroll through Siem Reap's tree-lined streets, admiring French colonial facades, local silk boutiques, and the fragrant stalls of the Old Market (Psar Chaa). An ideal introduction before embarking on your archaeological discoveries.

Flight time: approximately 1 hour. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Highlights

  • •Wonder before the enigmatic smiling stone faces of the Bayon Temple
  • •Walking along the royal terraces of Angkor Thom with historical bas-reliefs
  • •In-depth tour of Angkor Wat and sunset panorama from Phnom Bakheng

An unforgettable day exploring the supreme masterworks of classical Khmer civilization. Enter the vast walled royal city of Angkor Thom through its monumental South Gate flanked by statues of gods and demons. At the center stands the mystical Bayon Temple, its 54 towers adorned with more than two hundred serene smiling stone faces. Continue along the royal Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

The afternoon is reserved for the crowning jewel: majestic Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument on Earth. Walk through concentric galleries adorned with epic bas-reliefs illustrating Hindu creation myths. At late afternoon, ascend sacred Phnom Bakheng hill to take in a panoramic golden sunset over temple spires emerging from the jungle canopy.

Full day of archaeological touring with private guide and dedicated vehicle. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Highlights

  • •Direct flight to Phnom Penh and warm greeting at the river confluence
  • •Tour of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda with its 5,000 silver floor tiles
  • •Evening stroll along the vibrant waterfront of Sisowath Quay

Transfer to Siem Reap Airport in the morning for your short domestic flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital nestled at the scenic junction of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers. Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

The afternoon is dedicated to Cambodia's royal heritage. Visit the Royal Palace, an exquisite complex of classical Khmer architecture with tiered roofs, and the dazzling Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morakot), whose floor is paved with over five thousand solid silver tiles and which houses a life-size solid gold Buddha adorned with nearly ten thousand diamonds. In the evening, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the lively riverfront promenade of Sisowath Quay.

Flight time: approximately 50 minutes. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Highlights

  • •Flight to Vietnam and warm greeting by your Sensations Vietnam team
  • •Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit to the island temple of Ngoc Son
  • •Exploring the 36 Guild Streets on foot and by traditional cyclo

After breakfast, transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport for your flight to Hanoi, the millennial capital of Vietnam. Upon landing at Noi Bai Airport, your Sensations Vietnam expert guide welcomes you and escorts you to your hotel in the historic center.

In mid-afternoon, begin your discovery with a contemplative walk around legendary Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword), crossing the scarlet Rising Sun Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple. Explore on foot the vibrant lanes of the Old Quarter of 36 Guild Streets, pausing at an authentic historic tube house on Ma May Street. A poetic cyclo ride takes you past colonial landmarks: the Hanoi Opera House and the legendary Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel.

International flight time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Highlights

  • •Guided tour of the prestigious Confucian Temple of Literature
  • •Discovering Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House
  • •Museum of Ethnology and ancestral folk water puppet performance

Deepen your appreciation of Hanoi's cultural soul. Start at the revered Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), founded in 1070 to honor Confucius and home to Vietnam's first royal university, with shaded stone courtyards and ancient doctoral turtle stelae.

Proceed to historic Ba Dinh Square, viewing Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum exterior, the former French Governor General's Palace, and the humble stilt house surrounded by fruit trees, alongside the One Pillar Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit the insightful Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, vividly showcasing the arts, dress, and vernacular architecture of the nation's 54 ethnic groups. In the evening, attend a traditional water puppetry performance born in the flooded plains of the Red River Delta.

Full day of private guided touring. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Highlights

  • •Scenic delta drive and embarkation on a traditional wooden junk
  • •Cruising through thousands of dramatic karst islets and limestone towers
  • •Exploring Thien Canh Son Cave, sea kayaking, and gourmet dinner at anchor

Depart early by private air-conditioned vehicle across the fertile Red River Delta towards the coast. Around noon, arrive at the pier in legendary Halong Bay and step aboard an elegant traditional wooden junk. The crew welcomes you with a refreshing drink before setting sail into emerald waters.

While a delectable lunch of fresh seafood is served on board, the junk glides into a fairy-tale labyrinth of millennial limestone peaks. In the afternoon, explore Thien Canh Son Cave with its golden stalactites, followed by sea kayaking or swimming in the sheltered waters of Cap La. At dusk, join a sunset cooking demonstration on the upper deck before a refined dinner at anchor.

Driving time: approximately 2.5 hours via expressway. Full board and overnight on board the junk in private cabin.

Highlights

  • •Sunrise tai chi on the upper sundeck overlooking karst waters
  • •Traditional rowboat visit to Vung Vieng floating fishing village
  • •Panoramic brunch on board and comfortable return drive to Hanoi

Early morning light unveils breathtaking clarity over the Gulf of Tonkin. Join an introductory tai chi session on the open sundeck, caressed by the sea breeze. Embark on a gentle rowboat excursion to the traditional floating fishing village of Vung Vieng, discovering an ancestral way of life on the water.

Back on board, enjoy a panoramic brunch as the junk sails back toward the harbor. Disembark in late morning where your private driver meets you for the return journey to Hanoi. Spend your late afternoon at leisure browsing downtown art galleries or enjoying a traditional Vietnamese egg coffee overlooking the lake.

Driving time: approximately 2.5 hours. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Highlights

  • •Final leisure moments for artisan shopping in historic Hanoi
  • •Private transfer to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport
  • •Completion of a grand three-country Asian journey

Enjoy a final breakfast of local flavors at your hotel. Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy free leisure time for last-minute shopping for lacquerware, silk scarves, or premium highland teas in Hanoi's charming boutiques.

This exceptional journey blends the discovery of majestic landscapes with warm and authentic human connections, crafting an unforgettable tailor-made travel experience close to the country's soul.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay. Transfer privately to Noi Bai International Airport for your homeward journey.

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Originaire de Nam Dinh, berceau de traditions au cœur du delta du fleuve Rouge, j’ai grandi avec un amour viscéral pour le Vietnam : pour la poésie de ses paysages — des pitons karstiques du Nord aux méandres fertiles du Mékong —, mais surtout pour l’infinie bonté, le sourire et la résilience de son peuple.

Favorite picks:
  • Partager un thé aux fleurs de lotus au lever du jour à Hanoï
  • Naviguer en jonque traditionnelle dans les dédales secrets de Lan Hạ
  • Contempler les rizières en terrasses sculptées de Hoàng Su Phì
  • S'attarder au crépuscule sur les ponts illuminés de lanternes à Hội An

Du souffle majestueux des pitons calcaires du Tonkin à la douceur nonchalante des arroyos du Mékong, le Vietnam est une terre de contrastes poétiques. Mon bonheur est de vous ouvrir les portes de nos adresses confidentielles et de dessiner pour vous un itinéraire fluide, vivant et profondément humain.

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Each country has its own currency: the Thai Baht (THB) in Thailand, the Cambodian Riel (KHR) and US Dollar (USD) in Cambodia where US dollars are widely used for daily transactions, and the Vietnamese Dong (VND) in Vietnam. ATMs are readily available in Bangkok, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, and Hanoi, and currency exchange counters are found at all arrival airports.

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