Stunning view of ancient Buddhist temple Angkor Wat at sunset, Cambodia

Imperial Southeast Asia Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

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Countries Visited

Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam

Places Visited

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City...

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Suggested Duration

12 Days

You no longer have to imagine ancient palaces and temples awash with jungle foliage. This custom tailored tour will take you through the imperial majesty of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. From the quiet charm of Hoan Kiem Lake at the center of Hanoi to the shimmering emerald Buddha in the heart of Bangkok, experience the marvelous stone guards at the tomb of emperor Minh Mang and witness the celebrated splendor of Angkor Wat. You will discover the lavish histories of Southeast Asia’s dynasties...

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Trip Highlights

  • Witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the tremendous artistry that remains within Angkor Wat
  • Explore the rich labyrinth of tunnels that make up the Cu Chi Tunnel complex 
  • Discover the separate imperial histories of Southeast Asia, from Hue to Angkor, and the Grand Palace grounds of Bangkok
  • Witness the majesty of the natural landscape at Ha Long bay on a day cruise 
  • Experience the blend of culture between the modern and the traditional along the diverse neighborhoods of Hanoi 
  • Visit the revered Emerald Buddha image within the lavish gallery of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok

Detailed Description

Your discovery of the imperial cities of Southeast Asia begins with your arrival in the modern capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. The city is charismatic with its mixture of high-rises which connote contemporaneousness while its tree-fringed lake brings a sense of calm and tradition to the stretch of energetic neighborhoods. Tour through Hanoi to discover the history of the city that stretches back over a millennium. Experience the gregarious culture whether within the temples or the aromatic restaurants. The following day you will indulge in a day trip to Ha Long Bay where the limestone islands create a unique and wondrous landscape along the South China Sea. 

Transfer to Hue where the imperial past of Vietnam is situated within the Old City. Travel along the Perfume River before visiting the tombs of past emperors, each constructing lavish architecture and artistry to commemorate their rule. Once in Ho Chi Minh City you will witness the commercial center of Vietnam. The streets are filled with an effortless buzz along the Saigon River. You find the range of history within the Reunification Palace and outside of the city at the Cu Chi Tunnels. 

Once in Siem Reap, Cambodia you will spend two days traversing the celebrated temples of the Angkor complex, from Ta Prohm to Angkor Wat itself, each temple showcasing the history, grandeur, and dedication of the Khmer empire. Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand, a city known for its endless energy and where you can find the country’s rich history located at the heart of the Chao Phraya River. A tour along the momentous waterway brings you to the Grand Palace complex, filled with opulent architecture and majestic temples. From Bangkok you will be taken to the airport for your return flight home. 

Starting Price

$3,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.85 stars based on 1230 reviews.

Vietnam Tour Review: Cu Chi Tunnel, Ha Long Bay, Mekong...

Zicasso’s tour partner was extremely well organized. They went beyond our expectations and made sure everything was curated to our needs.

Reviewed By Fatima A.

Vietnam Trip Review: Hanoi, Hoi An, Tam Coc, Old Quarter,...

Our trip to Northern and Central Vietnam was excellent, and we were so impressed by our Zicasso travel company. Our travel agent was extremely responsive prior to and during our trip. In the planning phase of our trip, he expertly answered all of our questions and adjusted our itinerary, as needed, promptly. During our time in Vietnam, he checked in by phone to ensure our trip was going smoothly.

We were very happy with our itinerary, the sites we visited, and all of our guides and drivers. We could tell the itinerary was planned with a lot of care and attention to detail. Just as a couple of examples, on days with longer drives, we had plenty of rest stops and opportunities to get coffee and snacks, and our guides did a great job of mixing indoor and outdoor activities to ensure we stayed as cool as possible as our trip to Vietnam was during the summer.

We'd also like to highlight the meals that were included as part of our tour. They were mostly set menus and the travel company did a wonderful job selecting each dish and taking us to restaurants with delicious food! It was a fantastic experience all-around.

Reviewed By Kara C.

Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia Family Travel Review:...

Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia were absolutely beautiful. Zicasso's tour company organized the perfect vacation for our family, an exciting blend of experiences, with adventure, relaxation, culture, food, nature, and urban destinations.

Reviewed By Heidi C.

Vietnam Travel Review: Cruise, Wellness Retreat, History,...

The trip was well organized by Zicasso's travel company. We had nice hotel accommodations we liked the guides a lot.

Reviewed By Guillermina M.

Thailand Tour Review: Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Trekking, Cooking...

A huge shout-out to Zicasso's trip coordinator, who orchestrated this incredible trip for us. Each outing was better than the previous one; our guides were awesome, both fun and informative; the hotel selections were just what we wanted, intimate and special. And everything was scheduled like clockwork.

Despite epic rainfall (which led to flash flooding in areas of Chiang Rai and, in fact, prevented normal access to the Black House Museum), they carried on, delivering every bit of our planned itinerary on time and to a tee. This type A control freak (me) never felt the need to “manage” a thing, which speaks volumes about this tour operator's extraordinarily high level of organization, communication, and coordination.

Thank you to everyone involved. It was clearly a team effort. We are most grateful for the magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience you made possible for us.

Reviewed By Julia U.

Thailand Honeymoon Review: 18 Nights

Zicasso's travel company was amazing! I cannot say enough good words about this company and all the people we worked with!

We planned our honeymoon to Thailand with our travel specialist. He gave us a call shortly after we filled out the contact form. We talked about what we were hoping for on our vacation and what kinds of hotels we like to stay at, etc. Our specialist was very responsive over the whole planning process and would send us sample itineraries until my partner and I were completely happy with the whole trip. His suggestions were thorough and we didn't have to do any research on our own.

We did a trip around the whole country: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, a couple of national parks, and Koh Samui. We had mostly private tours and they were all fantastic! The drivers and tour guides were all friendly and knowledgeable.

Each night, our contact messaged us all the details we needed for the next day. It was super-helpful and allowed us to relax more knowing someone was there for us. We really enjoyed our experience and would be happy to work with this travel company again!

Reviewed By Jessica T.

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