From January to March, much of the route tends to have drier weather and more comfortable temperatures, especially in Thailand, Cambodia and northern Vietnam; the Vietnamese south remains warmer.
THAILAND · CULTURE + GASTRONOMY
SOUTHEAST ASIA — THAILAND, CAMBODIA & VIETNAM
Temples, markets and big cities on a journey through Southeast Asia.
DURATION20 days
BEST TIMEJan–Mar
EXPERIENCECulture + Gastronomy
COUNTRYThailand
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Siem Reap → Hanoi → Ha Long → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Bangkok temples and markets
2Northern cuisine in Chiang Mai
3Angkor Wat
4Hanoi's Old Quarter
5Cruise in Ha Long
6Lanterns and gastronomy of Hoi An
Few itineraries allow you to compare Thai street food, the temples of Angkor, the cafe culture of Hanoi and the cuisine of Hoi An in the same trip.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok and start of the trip, with time for temples, canals, markets and street food.
DAY 2
Bangkok — local experiences
Temples, canals, markets and street food.
DAY 3
Bangkok — in depth
Grand Palace, riverside neighborhoods and gastronomy of the Thai capital. The day also reserves space for temples, canals, markets and street food.
DAY 4
Bangkok → Chiang Mai
Departure from Bangkok towards Chiang Mai. After arrival, the stage begins with temples in the north, night markets and mountains around the city.
DAY 5
Chiang Mai — local experiences
Northern temples, night markets and mountains around the city.
DAY 6
Chiang Mai — in depth
Northern Thai cuisine and historic neighborhoods within the walls. The day also reserves space for northern temples, night markets and mountains around the city.
DAY 7
Chiang Mai → Siem Reap
Departure from Chiang Mai towards Siem Reap. After arrival, the stage begins at Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
DAY 8
Siem Reap — local experiences
Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
DAY 9
Siem Reap — in depth
Khmer temples and sunrise at Angkor complex. The day also reserves space for Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
DAY 10
Siem Reap → Hanoi
Departure from Siem Reap towards Hanoi. After arrival, the stage begins with the Old Quarter, cafes and temples by the lakes.
DAY 11
Hanoi — local experiences
Old Quarter, cafes and temples by the lakes.
DAY 12
Hanoi — in depth
Street food and everyday life in the Vietnamese capital. The day also reserves space for the Old Quarter, cafes and temples by the lakes.
DAY 13
Hanoi → Ha Long
Departure from Hanoi towards Ha Long. After arrival, the stage begins by cruising between limestone islands and the calm waters of the bay.
DAY 14
Ha Long — local experiences
Cruise between limestone islands and calm waters of the bay.
DAY 15
Ha Long — in depth
Navigation and karst landscapes of Ha Long. The day also reserves space for cruising between limestone islands and the calm waters of the bay.
DAY 16
Ha Long → Hoi An
Departure from Ha Long towards Hoi An. After arrival, the stage begins through the ancient city lit by lanterns, markets and central Vietnamese cuisine.
DAY 17
Hoi An — local experiences
Lantern-lit ancient city, markets and central Vietnamese cuisine.
DAY 18
Hoi An — in depth
Historic houses, Thu Bon river and nightlife atmosphere. The day also reserves space for the ancient city lit by lanterns, markets and central Vietnamese cuisine.
DAY 19
Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
Departure from Hoi An towards Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival, the tour begins with markets, cafes and cuisine from southern Vietnam.
DAY 20
Ho Chi Minh — local experiences
Markets, cafes and gastronomy of southern Vietnam.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
The trip connects three countries through what they have most alive: temples, markets and food. Bangkok and Chiang Mai open the route, Angkor creates the great historical axis and Vietnam closes the crossing between Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh.
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