3-Week Cambodia and Vietnam Tour Packages
Cambodia and Vietnam are dream destinations for many, and it’s time to head there yourself. What if you met locals at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, explored Chiang Mai temples, visited Pak Ou Caves, cruised Ha Long Bay, then biked Hoi An's countryside trying cuisine and toured Angkor Wat? Twenty-one days across Southeast Asia means Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, hitting the region’s highlights thoroughly.
Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Cambodia And Vietnam tour itineraries
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21 Day Southeast Asia Itinerary, incl. Bangkok and Angkor Wat
This 21-day cultural odyssey through Cambodia and Vietnam showcases key highlights. An overnight Halong Bay cruise, Cu Chi Tunnels exploration, and Angkor temple visits await. The package includes 18 hotel nights and domestic flights between major destinations with expert local guides.
- Days 1-2
Bangkok & Damnoen Saduak
Start your journey in Bangkok. Head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on day two. As one traveler noted: "The long-tail boat ride through the canals was incredible - go before 8am to avoid the tourist crowds and get the best photos." Take the overnight train to Chiang Mai in the evening.
- Days 3-4
Chiang Mai
Visit key temples after arriving, including Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. On day 4, visit Doi Suthep Temple early at 8am before crowds and heat build up. A visitor shared: "The 306 steps up to Doi Suthep are worth every step for the view. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes as the stairs can be slippery during rainy season."
- Days 5-8
Luang Prabang
This UNESCO Heritage city in Laos is your next stop. Take part in the 5:30am alms ceremony with a shawl for the cool morning air. Visit the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xiengthong, then boat to Pak Ou Caves. For Kuang Si waterfall, visit after 3pm when Chinese tour groups leave. You'll have time to browse the night market too.
- Days 9-11
Hanoi & Halong Bay
Fly to Hanoi before heading to Halong Bay. One traveler suggests: "Book a top deck cabin if possible - the views at sunrise are unforgettable." Your bay cruise includes cave visits and swimming spots. Return to Hanoi on day 11.
- Days 12-14
Hoi An & Da Nang
Fly to Hoi An and explore the old town. Take a bike food tour and visit My Son Sanctuary early morning. A recent guest advises: "Have your measurements taken for tailored clothes on day one so they're ready before departure." Spend your last night in Da Nang.
- Days 15-17
Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta
After flying to HCMC, take a day trip to My Tho and Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Visit Cu Chi Tunnels on the 8am tour to avoid crowds. One traveler notes: "The narrow sections of tunnel are optional - skip them if you're claustrophobic."
- Days 18-21
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
End your trip in Cambodia. You'll need two days for the Angkor Wat complex. A reviewer suggests: "Start at Pre Rup temple for sunrise instead of the crowded main temple. The lighting is just as beautiful and you'll have the place almost to yourself." Visit Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm during lunch hours (11:30am-1pm) when tour groups leave.
21 Day Indochina Itinerary, incl. Hanoi and Bangkok
A remarkable 21-day voyage through Cambodia and Vietnam's 6 major cities awaits. Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, and Cu Chi Tunnels highlight the journey. Internal flights and 4-star hotels rated 4.8/5 ensure comfort throughout.
- Days 1-2
Hanoi, Vietnam
Get started in Vietnam's capital with a city tour. Head to the Temple of Literature around 8am before the crowds show up. The Old Quarter is perfect for a cyclo tour. "The cyclo tour through the Old Quarter was fascinating - bring small bills for street food purchases and wear comfortable shoes as you'll want to hop off frequently to explore." Plan about 3-4 hours for the Water Puppet show and dinner.
- Days 3-4
Halong Bay
Take the morning drive to Halong Bay (about 3.5 hours). An overnight junk boat trip is a must. Try to get a cabin on the upper deck for better views. "The kayaking between limestone karsts was incredible, but pack water shoes as the tender boat landings can be slippery." Get up early for the best misty bay photos before breakfast.
- Days 5-6
Hoi An
After flying to Danang, it's a quick 30-minute ride to Hoi An. Walk through the ancient town early morning or evening when it's cooler. Want custom clothing? Book your tailor appointments right when you arrive. Visit My Son temples in the morning to avoid peak heat. A good tip from another traveler: "The Thu Bon river trip is lovely but bring an umbrella - there's little shade on the boats."
- Days 7-9
Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta
Stay in District 1 for convenience. Plan about 5-6 hours for the Cu Chi Tunnels visit and go early. For the Mekong Delta trip, wear good shoes since the docks can be slippery. Look out for local "Coconut Artisan" shows in the villages.
- Days 10-11
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Seeing Angkor means early mornings. Book a 4:30am pickup for Angkor Wat sunrise, but remember: "The real magic happens around 9am when most sunrise crowds have left." During dry season (March-June), skip Tonle Sap lake and see the Phare Circus instead.
- Days 12-13
Phnom Penh
Take the river cruise from Siem Reap to get here. Start your day at the Royal Palace at 8am, then walk over to the Silver Pagoda. A helpful tip: "The riverside promenade is lovely at sunset but bring mosquito repellent."
- Days 14-15
Vientiane, Laos
You can walk most places here, but tuk-tuks are cheap for longer trips. See the monk alms-giving at That Luang at sunrise. Plan about 40 minutes to reach Buddha Park and visit the COPE Center on the same day. "The night market along the Mekong is perfect for dinner and local crafts."
- Days 16-17
Luang Prabang
Take your time in this UNESCO town. Visit Pak Ou caves in the morning when the river mist makes great photos. Get to Kuang Si Falls by 9am to beat the crowds. "The bear sanctuary next to the falls is a must-see but bring cash as cards aren't accepted."
- Days 18-21
Bangkok, Thailand
Finish your trip in Bangkok exploring temples and markets. Check train times before visiting the Railway Market. "For the Ayutthaya day trip, hire a guide - the historical context makes a huge difference in appreciation." If your schedule works out, spend your last day at Chatuchak Weekend Market.
21 Days in Southeast Asia, incl. Bangkok and Siem Reap
A 21-day cultural odyssey connects Ha Long Bay cruise to Angkor temples. The route includes Hoi An's Tra Que Village, Mekong Delta's canals, and Cu Chi Tunnels. Comfortable stays at Harmony Sai Gon Hotel and Amatak Boutique Siem Reap, with 20 breakfasts included.
- Days 1-4
Thailand
Begin your journey in Bangkok at the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Take a long-tail speedboat through the historic canals before boarding an overnight train to Chiang Mai. The train journey takes about 14 hours. Once in Chiang Mai visit the key temples including Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. Make time for the sacred Doi Suthep Temple at 5,300 feet. Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and heat.
- Days 5-8
Laos
Take a 1-hour flight to Luang Prabang. Wake up at 5:30 AM to see the traditional alms-giving ceremony. Remember to bring a shawl for the cool morning air. Visit the Royal Palace Museum and local temples. Take a quick hike up Phousi Hill's 328 steps to catch the sunset. Plan a two-hour boat ride to Pak Ou Caves and spend time at Kuang Si waterfall where you can swim in the natural pools.
- Days 9-11
Northern Vietnam
Fly to Hanoi (1.15 hours) and make your way to Halong Bay, a UNESCO site featuring over 3,000 limestone islands. Spend a night on a traditional cruise ship. One visitor shared: "Getting up for sunrise over the karsts was magical - worth every minute of lost sleep." Head back to Hanoi the following day.
- Days 12-14
Central Vietnam
Take a flight to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An. Explore the local food scene by bike including a visit to Tra Que Village. Learn to make white rose dumplings with locals. Visit My Son Sanctuary in the early morning when the ancient Champa temples look their best and the temperature is cooler.
- Days 15-17
Southern Vietnam
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the Mekong Delta waterways. Stop at coconut candy workshops and enjoy local music while tasting honey tea and tropical fruits. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels early in the day. Some sections require crawling so wear suitable clothes.
- Days 18-21
Cambodia
Finish your trip in Siem Reap near the Angkor temples. Start at 5:00 AM to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm. Visit the Angkor Thom complex and see the Terrace of Elephants. For great photos go to Ta Prohm early before the tour groups arrive.
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What people love about 3-week Cambodia and Vietnam tours
- Southeast Asia 21-Day Highlights Tour
21 Days Thailand Laos Vietnam Cambodia We had a great time on this tour! My husband and I had wanted to go to South East Asia for some time, and we were looking for a trip that would give us a realistic overview in the month we had available. We knew we wanted to get to Thailand (my favorite cuisine), Vietnam (lots of history and, again, the food), and Cambodia (Angor Wat), and thought, why not throw in Laos? This itinerary looked really ambitious but like it had a good balance of travel, activity, and leisure. Hoi An Adventures is a Vietnamese company, so we weren’t surprised that Vietnam got a disproportionate focus to the other countries. What we loved: Our gut instinct about the itinerary was spot on. Yes, we covered a lot of ground. I hadn’t quite realized just how many flights we’d take, but with one overnight train trip and five flights, we were able to see some amazing parts of each of the four countries. It’s hard picking highlights, as there were so many. Certainly, Halong Bay and Hoi An. The unexpected jewel of the trip was Luang Prabang, Laos, a town I’d never even heard of before this trip. Thanks for including it and for allowing us four nights there and free time just to wander its magical streets! There were, of course, lots of places we’d have liked to get that we didn’t have a chance to. But if/when we’re back, we’ll have a pretty good idea of where we want to go and how to get there. We also applaud the hotel choices. In each city except Chiang Mai, we were right in the heart of the town. The Chiang Mai hotel wasn’t bad, but quite possibly because we were further away from the activity, that was our least favorite stop. (It also made us more appreciative of all the others being actually in the towns.) The hotels themselves ranged from perfectly adequate (the Ho Chi Minh City hotel was one of only two “deluxe” hotels, and it was the least impressive) to rustically charming (the Luang Prabang guesthouse, Lao Wooden House, which we loved) to old world elegance (Siem Reap, City View). What we liked: the excursions were all pretty good. The guides English varied significantly. All were able to speak well enough to convey information, and some were able to understand it well enough to answer questions. All seemed passionate about their subject matter. Favorite guides included River in Hoi An and Top in Ho Chi Minh City, but we learned from all of them. We particularly appreciated the tour through a local market in Luang Prabang and the temples off the beaten track in Angor Wat. The tailored garment in Hoi An was a terrific souvenir. We liked the ratio of time committed to excursions and free time—though we had a travel companion who was unhappy the time wasn’t more scheduled, so opinions can vary on that. Being dropped off and picked up from all transportation hubs made traveling really easy. It’s the first time we’ve had that benefit, and it made us converts. What we liked less: Not Hoi An Tours’ fault, but my husband and I wound up traveling with one other person throughout our trip. That enforced intimacy can be a bit awkward. More people on the tour would have given each of the three of us more opportunities to find people who meshed with us and shared our interests. In some cities we paired up with other small groups, which was nice and gave us a bigger pool of new acquaintances to share the experience with. In the past we’ve been on trips with 10 or so other people, and sharing new experiences with them has been one of the benefits of travel. It’s luck of the draw, as the tour will go on with a minimum of two people. If you sign up, maybe you can get some friends or family to go with you! Communication hit some snags here and there. We made our initial reservation through Tour Radar, and all the communications that went on through that portal were fine. Unfortunately, someone in the Hoi An Tours office entered my email address incorrectly, and we had trouble getting some messages, not knowing we were missing them. They absolutely tried! They gave us a mobile phone, presumably so we could contact them easily. And any time we contacted them through the working email portal, they got back to us quickly. There were some variances between the itinerary we did finally receive and what actually occurred. For example, we were told we’d be on an upgraded boat on Halong Bay, but when we got there, we weren’t. So the stated features and activities didn’t jibe with what we actually received. Our itinerary also had some differing times and activities from the one our traveling companion had, which led to some confusion. Overall, this was a great trip and we would recommend it highly! We’ll relive the vibrant traffic of Bangkok, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City and treasure our memories of the Mekong River and Delta, the floating lanterns of Hoi An, the charming back streets of Luang Prabang, and the warmth and welcome of Siem Reap. Can’t wait to plan our next trip.
I had an amazing time on this tour. Everything was very well organized, and the agency provided excellent support throughout the entire trip. They were flexible and easily added extra activities I wanted along the way, which made the experience even better. I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wanting a smooth, well-run Indochina experience.
Indochina Tour with Bangkok Extension 21 Days
- Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 21 Days
We had a really wonderful tour
