Romantic Southeast Asia Island Hopping Itinerary

Romantic beach on Koh Rong island, Cambodia

What to expect on this itinerary

From Thailand’s palm tree-lined shores and Cambodia’s coral reefs to Vietnam’s lush island forests, these countries allow couples to escape to the far-flung reaches of Southeast Asia with a 7-day tour. Few places possess the same magnitude of beachfront beauty as Southeast Asia’s globally renowned islands. You and your partner will trace culture and spiritual traditions in addition to exploring as much of these illustrious locals as you can in seven days.

Countries Visited

Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam

Places Visited

Koh Samui, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Koh Rong, Phu Quoc

Suggested Duration

7 Days

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Day 1

Koh Samui – Thailand’s Pristine Island

You will touch down in the Land of Smiles, breeze through immigration, and meet your private transfer, who will be waiting to greet and transfer you to your accommodation. Soon, you will arrive at your new home for the next few nights. You will have reached the island paradise with a few hours to spare before the sun dips below the horizon. Should you be up for an adventure, your private driver will transfer you to see what Koh Samui has to offer, such as the Big Buddha, the fabled Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, and some incredible views.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Koh Samui – The Vivid Seascape

Day 3

Koh Rong – Cambodia’s Colorful Coral

Day 4

Koh Rong – A Bioluminescent Glow

Day 5

Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s Elite Culinary Scene

Day 6

Phu Quoc – The Art of Vietnamese Cuisine

Day 7

Phu Quoc – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Visit the glimmering golden shrines of Koh Samui’s Big Buddha to discover more about Thailand’s spiritual culture
  • Discover Koh Samui’s fabled legends and tour significant geological wonders, such as Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks
  • Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs off Koh Samui to uncover the marine life that lives below the water
  • Wade in the water alongside bioluminescent plankton and witness the black sea come to life with twinkling yellow creatures
  • Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City and delight a behind-the-scenes tour of the city’s elite creative scene with a celebrity artist
  • Fine-dine on a selection of Michelin-starred meals at Ho Chi Minh’s most elaborate restaurant establishments
  • Bask in the luxury of Phu Quoc’s beloved beachfront with snorkeling expeditions alongside vibrant coral reefs
  • Prepare authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a coveted chef at a premier culinary school on Phu Quoc island

Starting Price

$2,600 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.

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Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia Vacation Review: Ninh Binh, Bangkok, Koh Samui, Canoe Ride, Food Tour, Vespa Trip, 2 Weeks

Zicasso’s travel specialist and the team were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process and while on our trip. They made everything easy for us by arranging all transfers, filling out all paperwork for us, and selecting beautiful and high-end choices for every aspect of our travel, from hotel choices to drivers to guides. Everyone was exceptional and professional, and we had no issues. Our trip was stress-free and we felt very supported along the way. We would highly recommend this group for your family trip!

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Vietnam, Cambodia Travel Review: Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, Temples, 2 Weeks

If you are looking for a travel agency that truly delivers, I can’t recommend Zicasso’s travel company enough. They were a huge help in creating our itinerary and the entire trip ended up being very good value.

What really stood out was the great communication and the fantastic local support we received while in Vietnam and Cambodia. It made a world of difference having local experts available to ensure everything ran smoothly. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend them to everyone!

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Vietnam Vacation Review: Food Tour, 2 Weeks

Zicasso’s travel specialist and all the local tour guides were gracious and knowledgeable.

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China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Trip Review: Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Great Wall, Cu Chi Tunnels, 3 Weeks

With the exception of a problem at the hotel in Hong Kong, all scheduling by Zicasso's travel company was superb. The guides were quite good, and extremely accommodating and knowledgeable.

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Thailand Trip Review: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Elephant Sanctuary, Cooking Class, Muay Thai Fight, Food Tour, 12 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist was a great resource in assisting us plan a trip to Thailand. We decided "last minute" (February) to plan a trip to Thailand in March and although it was a very short timeline, the travel specialist jumped into action and created several possible itineraries. We had a call so he could better understand our goals and with only a few tweaks, we signed off on a 12-day plan and off we went.

He is very personable and has experience living and traveling in the region, so he could speak first-hand on some of the recommendations. He was very thorough in helping us think through all the details; ie., packing, transportation, guides, drivers, money exchange, battery packs, passports, etc., etc. We did have a few questions while we were in Thailand and he was responsive to our queries.

The local guides and drivers in Thailand were all very good and we totally appreciated having that level of support, which was a first for us. It set a new level of travel for my husband and me. We would definitely work with Zicasso and the travel company for future travel. Thanks for the opportunity.

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Thailand, Vietnam Travel Review: Bangkok, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Cruise, Elephant Sanctuary, Canoe Ride, 10 Nights

To our travel specialist,

We would like to thank you for putting such an amazing trip together for us.

Your hotel choices were spot-on! We were happy to be by the river in Bangkok.

In Hanoi, our guide was a walking Wikipedia. He adjusted our schedule to a perfect spot to see the train upon my request. The signature cruise on a lovely boat was a highlight of the trip.

Our guide in Ho Chi Minh City was great in communication. She reached out on WhatsApp before our arrival. We enjoyed the Happy Buddha and canoe experience.

The tunnel tour was very disappointing. We seemed very rushed and we listened to other tour guides for information. Lunch was at 10.45am and we arrived at the airport five hours before departure.

Our guide in Bangkok was so compassionate. She taught us about offerings and the lotus. The river location was perfect for us.

Our guide in Chiang Mai was very soft-spoken and gave us a fabulous tour. She wanted us to experience the “northern food!"

The elephant sanctuary you chose was perfect, with just the right amount of time.

In Phuket, we were not picked up by our assigned driver. Our guide was there with a driver. She was helpful in the airport upon our return to Hong Kong.

This was an amazing trip for both of us!

Thank you so much!

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