Honeymoon in Southeast Asia - 15 Days Itinerary

• Day 1: Bangkok, Thailand
  Estimated travel time and distance from previous location: N/A

  Explore Thailand's bustling capital city, Bangkok. Visit the impressive Grand Palace and the nearby Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the revered Emerald Buddha. Take a traditional tuk-tuk ride to the iconic floating markets of Damnoen Saduak and sample some delicious street food.

• Day 2-3: Chiang Mai, Thailand
  Estimated travel time and distance from previous location: 1 hour flight from Bangkok

  Experience Northern Thailand's cultural hub, Chiang Mai. Take a cooking class and learn to make traditional Thai dishes like pad Thai and green curry. Explore the majestic Doi Suthep temple, enjoy a relaxing massage at a spa, and visit an elephant sanctuary to learn about ethical elephant tourism.

• Day 4-6: Luang Prabang, Laos
  Estimated travel time and distance from previous location: 3 hour flight from Chiang Mai

  Step back in time and explore the charming town of Luang Prabang, Laos. Watch the daily alms-giving ceremony, visit the royal palace museum, and climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic views of the town. Take a day trip to the stunning Kuang Si falls and visit a local village to learn about traditional weaving.

• Day 7-9: Hoi An, Vietnam
  Estimated travel time and distance from previous location: 7 hour bus ride and 1.5 hour flight from Luang Prabang

  Explore the quaint and picturesque Vietnamese town of Hoi An. Take a lantern-making class, stroll through the colorful ancient town, and take a boat ride down the Thu Bon river. Visit the nearby My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and relax on the nearby An Bang beach.

• Day 10-12: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  Estimated travel time and distance from previous location: 1 hour flight from Hoi An

  Experience the hustle and bustle of Vietnam's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon). Visit the historic Cu Chi tunnels, explore the War Remnants Museum, and take a street food tour. Take a day trip to the Mekong Delta to see the floating markets and lush countryside.

• Day 13-15: Siem Reap, Cambodia
  Estimated travel time and distance from previous location: 2 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City

  End your trip at the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Visit the iconic temples at sunrise and sunset, take a cooking class to learn traditional Cambodian dishes, and relax by the pool at a luxurious resort. Take a day trip to the nearby Tonle Sap lake to learn about local fishing communities.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (2-3 hours, 500 baht)
• Floating markets of Damnoen Saduak (4-5 hours, 2000 baht)
• Cooking class in Chiang Mai (4 hours, 1200 baht)
• Doi Suthep temple in Chiang Mai (1-2 hours, 50 baht)
• Elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai (4-5 hours, 2000 baht)
• Royal palace museum in Luang Prabang (2-3 hours, 50,000 kip)
• Kuang Si Falls day trip (4-5 hours, 200,000 kip)
• My Son ruins in Hoi An (2-3 hours, 150,000 dong)
• War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City (2-3 hours, 40,000 dong)
• Cu Chi tunnels day trip (6-7 hours, 400,000 dong)
• Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap (2-3 hours, $37 US dollars)
• Cooking class in Siem Reap (4 hours, $25-30 US dollars)
• Tonle Sap lake day trip (4-5 hours, $30-40 US dollars)

Total Estimated Costs: $880-920 US Dollars per person

Transportation

Travel between cities will mainly be by plane, with bus transfers between Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available in all cities. The total estimated cost for airfare between cities is around $450-500 US dollars per person, with the bus transfer between Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City costing approximately $15-20 US dollars.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the stunning Ha Long Bay in Vietnam or exploring the energetic city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. If you have less time, consider skipping either Chiang Mai or Luang Prabang.

Airports

The main airports in this itinerary are:

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) - located 30 km from Bangkok city center
• Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) - located 4 km from Chiang Mai city center
• Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) - located 4 km from Luang Prabang city center
• Da Nang International Airport (DAD) - located 29 km from Hoi An city center
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) - located 8 km from Ho Chi Minh City center
• Siem Reap International Airport (REP) - located 7 km from Siem Reap city center