Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
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Delve into the wonders of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia on this curated two-week holiday. Many come for the food and history but leave charmed by the stunning natural landscape including lush farmland & pristine beaches. From the vibrant streets of a major city to quiet beaches of Con Dao island, your journey will encompass a variety of experiences that are uniquely Asia.
1-3 Oct
- Bangkok | 2 nights | Capella Bangkok
3-6 Oct
- Chiang Mai | 3 nights | 137 Pillars
6-8 Oct
- Siem Reap | 2 nights | Shinta Mani Angkor
8-10 Oct
- Hanoi | 2 nights | Capella Hanoi
10-11 Oct
- Halong Bay | 1 night | Heritage Cruise
11-14 Oct
- Con Dao | 3 nights | Six Senses Con Dao
October is a pleasant time to visit Southeast Asia, as the landscapes are lush from the recent rainy season.
You can expect Thailand and Cambodia to be hot during the day, with temperatures reaching 90° F (32° C), but the evenings cool off nicely, dropping down to 75° F (24° C). October means there may be an occasional rain shower but rarely hard enough to disrupt any tour plans.
Northern Vietnam (Hanoi and Halong Bay) will be cooler, with day time averages around 80° F (27° C) and little to no rain. Con Dao Island, your last stop, will be warm and sunny with temperatures hovering around 85-90° F (28-32° C)
- Thailand For US passport holders, you do not need a visa for Thailand.
- Cambodia A tourist visa is required. This may be obtained in advance as an evisa by applying here or can be purchased on arrival at the Siem Reap International airport.
- Vietnam You must have a visa and the easiest way to do this is a tourist e-visa. There are many scam websites offering Vietnam e-visa. Please apply through the official immigration website here
These guidelines are for reference only. The scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Today your holiday begins in vibrant Bangkok, Thailand!
Fly from San Francisco to Bangkok
Booked Independently.
Transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Transfer Time- 30-45 minutes
Settle into the hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure to recover from the long journey.
Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.
Why we love it for you? This urban oasis is the perfect place to begin your Southeast Asia holiday. The hotel melds Asian-inspired style with impeccable, world-class service and a stunning view to boot!
Capella Bangkok 2 nights
- Riverfront Room
- This room features a private balcony
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a scenset.
Discover the city's highlights and hidden places with your local guide.
Experience the real Bangkok, with its mix of glittering temples, traditional neighborhoods and bustling side streets. You'll take in the highlights, including the iconic Grand Palace and Wat Po's reclining Buddha, as well as discovering truly local corners of the city.
This half day tour lasts around 4.5 hours and includes lunch
Private experience
Booked by a travel agency.
A curated Bangkok After Dark tour takes you on an exploration through night markets, simple but delicious street food stalls, and up to one of the city's famous rooftop bars.
The evening tour lasts around 5 hours and includes dinner and drinks
Private experience
Booked by a client.
Return to the hotel around 11 pm or continue exploring Bangkok's nightlife into the early morning hours!
- Riverfront Room
- This room features a private balcony
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a scenset representative.
A mid-morning flight takes you to Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of Northern Thailand
You will be transferred by private car from the hotel to the airport in time for your flight to Chiang Mai.
- Transfer Time- 45 minutes
A mid-morning flight will take you from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- Flight Duration: 1 hour 15 Minutes
Booked by a travel agency.
Upon exiting baggage claim, look for your scenset guide holding a signboard with your name. Your driver will be waiting to take you into the city and start your exploration of Chiang Mai.
Booked by scenset.
Pop into a small restaurant serving traditional northern Thai cuisine. Sample a variety of dishes, each bursting with fresh flavors and herbs.
Booked by a travel agent.
After lunch, continue by private car to the hotel for check-in and a short rest.
Late this afternoon, head up to a hilltop temple to watch the sun set over the city. Be enchanted by the sounds of monks chanting and observe local Buddhist worshippers who come to make offerings at this popular local temple.
This excursion lasts around 2 hours and includes a private guide and transportation
Private experience
Booked by a travel agency.
Once you've booked, we'll share a few tips and suggestions on what to do in your free time in Chiang Mai!
Why We Love it For You This historic property oozes with character, seamlessly combining its colonial-era roots with contemporary design.
- Rajah Brooke Suite
- This room features a private balcony
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a guest.
Spend the morning exploring serene temples, vibrant markets and the rich culture of Chiang Mai. Then join a local chef for a memorable and tasty evening cooking class!
Explore Chiang Mai's historic old town with an expert local guide. Learn about the city's spiritual side at quiet temples and delve into the creative scene at local artisan markets.
The Old City Tour takes around 4 hours. Your guide and driver are available throughout the rest of the day
Private experience
Booked by a scenset user.
Join a Thai chef for a fun- and tasty- cooking experience! Learn about the unique flavors of northern Thai cuisine and the traditional techniques passed down through the generation. Your host will share personal stories and insight into the country's rich culinary culture as you prepare dinner. Tuck into your delicious meal then bid farewell to your hosts and return to the hotel for the evening.
Private experience
Booked by a scenset user.
- Rajah Brooke Suite
- This room features a private balcony
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a guest.
Spend the day with Thailand's famous gentle giants: elephants!
Travel out of Chiang Mai and into the mountains to the remarkable Elephant Nature Park (ENP). Founded in the 1990s, this park serves as a rescue and rehabilitation home for dozens of Thai elephants.
During your day at ENP, you'll observe the elephants in their natural environment, playing in the river and mud pits or interacting with others in their herd. Learn the stories of the elephants and the incredible work being done by the team at ENP.
Private transportation. Join-in experience at the ENP. Total duration is 7-8 hours
Booked by a scenset provider.
This evening is free at your leisure to explore Chiang Mai on your own. Suggestions for restaurants, bars, and activities will be provided after booking.
- Rajah Brooke Suite
- This room features a private balcony
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a scenset-related entity.
Bid farewell to Thailand and fly to Siem Reap, home to the majestic temples of Angkor
You will be transferred by private car from the hotel to Chiang Mai airport in time for your international flight to Siem Reap.
Booked by a travel agency.
A regional flight from Chiang Mai, Thailand takes you to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
- Direct flight time 1.5 hours
- If a stopover is required, travel time will be 3.5-4.5 hours
Booked by a travel agency.
Exit the baggage collection area and look for your scenset guide in the arrivals hall. He/she will be holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to your hotel by private car.
Booked by scenset.
Check in to Shinta Mani and enjoy a short rest or a swim in the hotel's pool.
Explore Siem Reap's nightlife on the back of a Vespa! Your guide and driver will take you to local markets, vibrant bars and delicious dining venues off the usual tourist trail!
Private experience
Booked by someone.
We will provide Siem Reap dining recommendations for you closer to your date of travel, and can make dining reservations on your behalf.
Why We Love it For You With its stylish rooms, warm hospitality and tropical garden setting, the Shinta Mani is an idyllic base for exploring the nearby temples.
Shinta Mani Angkor 2 nights
- Bayon Junior Suite
- This room features a private balcony or terrace
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a scenset.
Join an archeologist for an in-depth tour of the Angkor temples then explore Siem Reap's bucolic countryside by ATV.
Awake early to witness the sun rise at Angkor Wat. This is the ultimate way to see Angkor Wat for the first time: as the darkness fades, more of the temple's architectural detail is unveiled.
Booked by a travel agency.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and a chance to freshen up.
Spend the morning exploring the Angkor Archeological park with an archeologist. Learn the fascinating history behind the construction of these monuments and gain deeper insight into Cambodian culture. Visits include Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom and Bayon temple
Private experience
Booked by a travel agency.
Return to the hotel or head into town for lunch and free time to explore on your own.
Late this afternoon, set off on a fun ATV adventure through the Siem Reap countryside. Drive along quiet back roads and dirt lanes, stopping in rural villages, alongside rice paddies and much more to get a real taste of the countryside. After watching the sun set, the tour wraps up and you'll return to the hotel.
Private experience
Booked by a travel agent.
The rest of the evening is free to explore on your own.
Shinta Mani Angkor 2 nights
- Bayon Junior Suite
- This room features a private balcony or terrace
- Daily Breakfast included
Travel to vibrant Hanoi to kick off your week-long stay in Vietnam!
After breakfast, you will be picked up to transfer to Siem Reap Airport for an international flight to Hanoi.
Booked by a travel agency.
Fly from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Hanoi, Vietnam
- Flight duration: 2 hours
Booked by a travel agency.
A scenset guide and driver will transfer you from Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport into the city.
- Transfer time: 30-45 minutes
Booked by scenset.
Settle into your hotel before heading out on an evening street food tour of Hanoi.
Enjoy an evening walking food tour through the streets of Hanoi. Your guide will introduce you to some of the most iconic dishes of Northern Vietnam.
Private experience
Booked by a user
Why We Love it For You The Capella's stylish rooms and arty décor pay homage to Vietnam's rich cultural heritage.
Today is all about exploring Hanoi! From bustling streets to fascinating historic sites, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's culture.
A local guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for a full day exploring Vietnam's vibrant capital.
Booked by a travel agency
Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument of marble and granite built to house the preserved body of beloved Vietminh leader Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to the Vietnamese as “Uncle Ho”. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar, considered by many to be one of Vietnam's most iconic pagodas. Then, visit the present-day Hoa Lo Prison, AKA The Hanoi Hilton.
Finally, take a 1hr cyclo tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its '36 streets of 36 wares' named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century.
Private experience
Booked by a scenset provider
The rest of the day is free to explore Hanoi with your guide and driver. Once you've booked, we'll share suggestions for museums, markets, massages and other experiences that fit your personal travel style!
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and travel to Halong Bay by private car.
- Travel time: 3 hours
Booked by a travel agency
Board your intimate 6-cabin ship at the port and cruise into Halong Bay, a UNESCO Heritage site.
Spend the day kayaking, swimming, and exploring fishing villages, caves and secluded beaches.
Onboard you'll be treated to impeccable service, delicious freshly prepared meals and a comfortable cabin- not to mention, incredible views!
Booked by a travel agency
Why we love it for you? This six-suite vessel is thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural surroundings while affording an intimate, personalized experience with top-notch service.
The Violet 1 night
- Imperial Suite
- Private balcony
- All meals included (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
Booked by a travel agent
Spend the morning cruising Halong Bay, then return to the Hanoi airport for a flight to serene Con Dao Island.
Start your morning with Tai Chi on the ship's upper deck, with limestone karsts and emerald waters as a backdrop. The ship will cruise back to port while you enjoy a late breakfast.
Booked by a travel agency
Disembark at the port and transfer by private car/van to Hanoi's Noi Bai airport.
- Travel Time: 2.5-3 hours
Booked by a travel agency
Board a domestic flight to Saigon followed by a short second flight to Con Dao Island.
- Flight duration- 2 hours + 45 minutes
Booked by a travel agency
A representative from Six Senses Resort will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
- Travel Time: about 15 minutes
Booked by a travel agency
Check in for your three-night stay in paradise! Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing after your journey, perhaps indulging in a massage or a sunset cocktail.
Why we love it for you? The Six Senses is the ultimate beach stay with its indulgent villas, stunning private beach, world-class spa facilities and gourmet dining.
Six Senses Con Dao 3 nights
- Ocean View Duplex Pool Villa
- Private infinity pool
- Private terrace
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a travel agent
There are no experiences planned for today. Feel free to explore Con Dao at your leisure or book one of the resort's activities. We will be happy to make suggestions on what to do.
Six Senses Con Dao 3 nights
- Ocean View Duplex Pool Villa
- Private infinity pool
- Private terrace
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a travel agent
There are no experiences planned for today. Feel free to explore Con Dao at your leisure or book one of the resort's activities. We will be happy to make suggestions on what to do.
Six Senses Con Dao 3 nights
- Ocean View Duplex Pool Villa
- Private infinity pool
- Private terrace
- Daily Breakfast included
Booked by a travel agent
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end as you say goodbye to Southeast Asia and return home.
A representative from Six Senses Resort will transfer you to Con Dao's airport by private car.
- Travel time - 15 minutes
Booked by scenset
A domestic flight takes you from Con Dao Island to Saigon's Tan Son Nhat airport.
- Flight Duration- 45 minutes
Booked by a travel agent
Check in for your international flight back home.
Booked Independently
Thank you for travelling with us. We hope you had a fantastic trip and we wish you a safe flight home!
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