TAILOR-MADE TOURS

Vietnam & Cambodia and Thailand island hopping in 18 Days

Itinerary

Introduction

- Include: Internal flights, Accommodation, Transfers, Some meals, Tour guides, Sightseeing tickets
- Exclude: Arrival & departure flights
- The group tour is NOT the same group from the beginning till the end

Get ready for an epic exploration of Indochina's most enchanting destinations, blending cultural highlights with blissful beach getaways. Immerse yourself in Cambodia’s ancient Angkor temples before unwinding on the tranquil shores of Koh Rong Island. Venture into Vietnam’s bustling Ho Chi Minh City and drift through the lush Mekong Delta, discovering floating markets and rustic riverside life. Finally, fly to Thailand’s famed Phuket for island-hopping adventures, where crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and jaw-dropping sunsets await. This well-rounded journey seamlessly weaves rich cultural encounters with sun-kissed relaxation, creating unforgettable memories across Southeast Asia.

Day 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL
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Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check in.

Overnight in Siem Reap

 

Day 2: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR (B)
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After breakfast, visit to The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Continue visit to Ta Promh (the jungle temple. In the afternoon, visit to Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, Ta Keo: small, attractive temple in very good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Continue to Angkor Wat: The “7th Wonders’of the World”. World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Continue visit to Bakheng Hill: Sunset viewing on the top of the hill. Bakheng is the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area; this temple-mountain offers extraordinary views.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 3: SIEM REAP – KOH RONG ISLAND (B) By Flight
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Breakfast at the hotel – Free and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sihanoukvill. Upon arrival, you will be expected by a driver to transfer to the Sihanoukvill Port to embark on speedboat to the Island of Koh Rong. Check in hotel and free at leisure

Overnight on the Island

 

Day 4: KOH RONG ISLAND (B)
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Breakfast at the hotel – Free and enjoy the beach.

Overnight on the Island

 

Day 5: KOH RONG ISLAND (B)
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Breakfast at the hotel – Free and enjoy the beach.

Overnight on the Island

 

Day 6: KOH RONG – PHNOM PENH - HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL – Transfer No Guide
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Breakfast at the hotel – check out and catch the speedboat back to Sihanoukvill mainland. Upon arrival, get picked up by a driver to Phnom Penh for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam, your driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be transferred to the hotel by private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag. You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and products’ variety are splashed all over this area.
After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.
Overnight in Saigon

Day 7: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B/L)
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Behind its glitzy, newly-built aan pace of life, Saigon shelters a plethora of little known stories about its fascinating history and culture hidden away from the main districts of the city. Visit a secret weapons chamber which the Viet Cong used as a place to hide and store weapons during the Vietnam War. Weave through back alleys and meet some of the locals who live in narrow small houses in space-starved Saigon. Meander across a local market to meet local people who has spent half of his life making souvenir carvings. Finally, visit and chill out at a coffee shop tucked away in an old French colonial-era apartment block and meet local host family of former military intelligence officer to find out their life in the past and present.  Then you enjoy lunch at a hidden restaurant accessed through an antique elevator before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Saigon
NOTES
Availability: Morning/Afternoon
Suggested time: 08:30am/14:00pm
Duration: 4hours
Capacity: 1-10pax
Special Notes: if time permitted, you have chance to interact with former military intelligence officer

 

Day 8: SAIGON - SAI GON - CAIBE – AN BINH ISLAND- VINHLONG (B/L)
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Depart from Saigon for the 1.5hr drive to Ben Tre, situated in the Mekong River Delta, exchanging city scenes for lush rice paddies and fruit farms. At the pier, embark on a fascinating motorboat excursion to start with a quick visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time. Back to our boat to go across one of the longest Mekong river. fish farms and scenes of countryside living. Arrive at An Bình Island. Head to handmade canal to Ut Trinh homestay & enjoy a lunch. After lunch, walking around this orchard & enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music in the ancient house.
Then walk around local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea.  And have an optional biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses. Then visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city before driving back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon
NOTES
Suggested departure time: 08:00 
Tour duration: 8.5 hours

 

Day 9: SAIGON – PHU QUOC (B) – Transfer No Guide
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After breakfast, you are free at leisure until transferring to airport for your onward flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival Pu Quoc airport, you are pick up and transferred to hotel for check in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Phu Quoc
Note: The program may be adjusted due to tides or weather conditions.

 

Day 10: PHU QUOC ISLAND & FREE AT LEISURE (B)
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You enjoy breakfast at hotel and free at leisure 
Overnight in Phu Quoc

OPTIONAL TOUR: THE PRICE USD85 PER PERSON
Cable Car Trip: Cable Car + Aquatopia Water Park & 4 Islands Trip By Speed Boat (Group Tour)
ITINERARY:
8:15 - 08:30: Pick up from John's Tours office or at the lobby of your hotel in the center of Duong Dong town (from Phu Quoc night market, along Tran Hung Dao Street to Eden Resort). If pick up and drop off in other areas, an extra fee can be applied.
Arrive at the harbor - board on speed boat
Visit 4 islands in the south, visit Xuong Island (or Buom Island): Jump into the clear water for snorkeling and observing corals and aquatic livings, Gam Ghi Island: Snorkeling at the coral reef May Rut Island: white sand lagoon – unique chillout and Having Lunch on the Island
Seawalker (pay by yourself): a new type of service, walk under the ocean, there are the fish flocks swimming & colorful corals reef of Phu Quoc
Speed boat arrives Thom Island: Enjoy the water park – more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers.
Back on the cable car (around 25 mins): Enjoy sunset & rides with a panoramic overall view of islands. 17:30: Return to your hotel
Recommendation: On the way back to your hotel you can visit Sunset Sanato – Oc Sen Beach Bar – Sunset Beach Bar or Night Market (ticket & come back by yourself)

 

Day 11: PHU QUOC ISLAND & FREE AT LEISURE (B)
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You enjoy breakfast at hotel and free at leisure 
Overnight in Phu Quoc

OPTIONAL TOUR:  US$ 55 PER PERSON
Land Tour 3: Sightseeing South & North Together Full Day (Group Tour)
On the way to South Island, there is an opportunity to visit Pearl Farm and learn about the cultural pearl produces on the island. 
Visit a local family Pepper Farm to learn about different types of peppercorn spices in Vietnamese cooking. Sim Wine Facility to see how local wine is processed. Continue on a scenic drive up the hill visit Ho Quoc Pagoda. Bai Sao Beach – relax & swimming. “Coconut Tree Prison” history of war-related. A short walk to visit Fish Sauce Factory to see how “ Nuoc Mam” fish sauce is made. Tranh Stream Waterfall for light trekking – or – visit Sunset Town - Bell Tower & Kiss Bridge.
North of the Island: Bee Farm to taste delicious local honey. We drive through the National Park stop and enjoy light walking into the forest. 
Rach Vem Village enjoys swimming at Starfish Beach. Ganh Dau Cape view of Cambodia. Dai Beach for relaxing and refreshing.
ITINERARY:
VISIT SOUTH:
8:45 - 09:00: Pick up from John's Tours office or at the lobby of your hotel in the center of Duong Dong town (from Phu Quoc night market, along Tran Hung Dao Street to Eden Resort). If pick up and drop off in other areas, an extra fee can be applied.
Pearl Farm: Pearl harvesting
Sim Wine factory: Local Wine production
Pepper Farm: Local garden
Ho Quoc Pagoda: Scenic ride uphill
Bai Sao Beach: Lunch (if you book tour with lunch) Relax – swim – sunbath
Coconut Prison: History of war-related
Fish Sauce Factory
Tranh Stream Waterfall: Light trekking (no stopover during rainy season: May to October)
Check-in Sunset Town: Visit bell Tower - Kiss Bridge (at your expense)
VISIT NORTH:
Bee Farm 
Rach Vem Village: Starfish Beach - Swimming
National Park: Light walking in the forest
Ganh Dau Cape (viewpoint Cambodia)
17:00:  Return to your hotel

 

Day 12: PHU QUOC – SAIGON - PHUKET (B) – Transfer No Guide
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You enjoy breakfast at hotel and free at leisure until transferring to airport for your onward flight to Phuket. Upon arrival,  your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Spend your free time relaxing at the beach or wandering around Phuket town, visiting colorful markets and tasting delicious street food. 
Overnight in Phuket.

 

Day 13: PHUKET FREE AT LEISURE (B)
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You are free at leisure and relax 
Overnight in Phuket

OPTIONAL TOUR: 
Phang Nga bay or James Bond island by speed boat Include national park  (L) – JOIN GROUP TOUR
THE PRICE US$67 PER PERSON
SIn the morning, meet the cruise team at your hotel and head to Ao Por Pier, where you'll enjoy complimentary tea and coffee before boarding a luxury boat. Then you're off on a scenic cruise north amid the karst islets dotting the Andaman Sea. The first stop when you enter Phang Nga Bay is Panak Island, where you'll enjoy a canoe trip through sea caves and mangroves. Then continue to Hong Island for more canoeing or kayaking. While you puddle the canoe, your local guide will take you to hidden caves and lagoons. Return to the boat for a delicious buffet lunch. 
In the afternoon, you'll visit Khao Phing Kan. This romantic island is most known for Ko Ta Pu, a towering limestone islet about 130 feet (40 m) offshore. Its famous nickname is "James Bond Island" because it was a shooting location in the film "The Man with the Golden Gun." On Khao Phing, you'll spend time at a secluded beach for swimming and sunbathing. Around 3:30 pm, return to the boat and transfer back to Phuket. 
Overnight on Phuket.

Day 14: PHUKET OLD TOWN EXPLORATION AND NIGHT MARKET (B)
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Explore Phuket Old Town, a historic district renowned for its charming Sino-Portuguese architecture, colorful buildings, and rich cultural heritage. Wander through streets like Thalang Road, Soi Rommanee, and Dibuk Road, which are lined with unique shops, cafes, and galleries.Discover unique souvenirs such as handcrafted items like wooden carvings, batik textiles, traditional Thai masks, and local artwork. Don't miss exploring clothing Visit notable landmarks such as the Hai Leng Ong Statue (Golden Dragon Monument) and the Clock Tower for photo opportunities. The Hai Leng Ong statue holds cultural significance as a symbol of protection and prosperity in Phuket. The Clock Tower, located at the intersection of Rasada Road and Phuket Road, is a historic landmark that chimes every hour. It's a popular meeting point for locals and tourists alike, offering a glimpse into Phuket's rich heritage.boutiques offering unique designs and fabrics.
Phuket Weekend Night Market
If you come to Phuket on the weekend, you definitely cannot miss the Phuket weekend night market (Naka market) on Chao Fa West street with all the shopping and dining options. But if you unfortunately travel to Phuket in the middle of the week, don't worry! You can still enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Phuket Indy night market. Located right in the heart of Phuket Old Town, Phuket Indy Night Market offers an interesting combination of local handicrafts, fashionable clothes, attractive street food and unique entertainment performances every day. evening.
Overnight in Phuket.

Day 15: PHIPHI & BAMBOO ISLAND (B/L) – JOIN GROUP TOUR
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07.30-09.00h. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to our departure lounge at Royal Phuket Marina
09.00h. Depart from our pier to Phi Phi Island
10.00h. First visit: Phi Phi Lay with the magical landscape of Maya Bay (where the movie ‘The beach’ was partFour Islands Tourially filmed) with the colorful fishes and crystal clear water
10.30h.  Sightseeing Viking Cave and Monkey Beach.  Discover Loh Sa Mah Bay and Pi Leh Cove, swimming and snorkeling
12.00h.  International join buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don (Exclude beverages)
13.30h.  Enjoy snorkeling from boat
15.00h.  Arrive to the beach at Bamboo Island, enjoy swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the beach
17.00h.  Arrive at Royal Phuket Marina and transfer to your hotel.
Note: The Itinerary and timing above are given for information and can be modified without notice to fit the tide. 

Day 16: PHUKET AND FREE AT LEISURE (B)
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You are free at leisure and relax 
Overnight in Phuket

OPTIONAL TOUR: ELEPHANT JUNGLE SANTUATY (L) – JOIN GROUP TOUR
THE PRICE: US$ 77 PER PERSON 
Pick up from your hotel or accommodation. Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
Learn about the elephants and change into traditional Karen clothing. Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants. Mud Spa with the elephants. Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them. Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and and drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Overnight in Phuket.

Day 17: PHUKET AND FREE AT LEISURE (B)
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You are free at leisure and relax 
Overnight in Phuket

Day 18: PHUKET & DEPARTURE (B) – Transfer No Guide

We spend our last day relaxing, swimming, and having fun before our departure in the afternoon.

What's Include

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide

French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Meals

As per the tour program:

B=breakfast

L-Lunch

D-Dinner

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car

- Private car for the excursion 

- Boat as per itinerary

Other included

- Accommodation based on double/twin share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water during transfers
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after service confirmation

Insurance
Insurance are not included
Other not included

•    Arrival and Departure Flights
•    Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
•    Travel Insurance
•    Public holiday surcharge (if any)
•    Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
•    Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
•    E-visa 
•    Surcharge for airport transfers between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
•    Other services not mentioned above

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