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Vietnam Cambodia Laos 7-Day Adventure Itinerary - December 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    15 minutes (6.1 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Explore the bustling streets of District 1 in the morning, visit the War Remnants Museum in the afternoon, and experience the vibrant nightlife of Bui Vien Walking Street in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Siem Reap, Cambodia
    1 hour 10 minutes (231.8 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Watch sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex in the morning, take a tuk-tuk to Angkor Thom and Bayon temple in the afternoon, and visit the night market in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Luang Prabang, Laos
    1 hour 50 minutes (634.2 miles) from Siem Reap

    Wake up early to give alms to the monks on their daily procession, visit the Pak Ou Caves in the afternoon, and relax with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Vang Vieng, Laos
    3 hours 30 minutes (116.8 miles) from Luang Prabang

    Embark on a stunning hot air balloon ride over the limestone karst mountains in the morning, float down the Nam Song River on a tube in the afternoon, and party it up at one of the town's lively bars in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Vientiane, Laos
    3 hours (105.6 miles) from Vang Vieng

    Visit the iconic Pha That Luang stupa in the morning, explore the COPE Visitor Centre and its exhibition on the Secret War in the afternoon, and sample some of Laos' famous street food at the night market in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Hanoi, Vietnam
    1 hour 45 minutes (447.6 miles) from Vientiane

    Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum in the morning, explore Hanoi's Old Quarter in the afternoon, and catch the traditional Water Puppet Show in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Halong Bay, Vietnam
    3 hours 30 minutes (102.9 miles) from Hanoi

    Embark on an overnight cruise through the stunning limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, swim, kayak, and go squid fishing in the afternoon, and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner on board with the sunset as the backdrop.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, and the Kuang Si Waterfalls in Luang Prabang. To maximize your fun, try some local activities like cooking classes, cycling tours, and traditional handicraft workshops.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City (2 hours, free)
  • Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap (4 hours, $37)
  • Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang (3 hours, $13)
  • Hot air balloon ride in Vang Vieng (1 hour, $90)
  • Pha That Luang stupa in Vientiane (2 hours, $6)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum in Hanoi (2 hours, free)
  • Overnight cruise in Halong Bay (24 hours, $150)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $296
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