Intinerary Suggestions

Hi, I am going to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia in June. We will fly into Hanoi and leave from Bangkok 16 days later. I would like to see old Hanoi, Halong Bay, Viettiane, Siam Riep, and any other ';must sees'; you can suggest as well as hit some great gorgeous beaches along the way. I know this is covering a lot of ground in a short time, but I%26#39;m hoping you can give me an idea the best way to do this. How much time should I spend in each place? Are these the best highlights? And what beaches would you suggest in Vietnam or Cambodia? If we are better off going to a beach in Thailand, I%26#39;d be happy to end the trip with four days or so there.

I am traveling with my teens so any suggestions with interesting things for them to do are appreciated.

LJ

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suggestions - just my opinions - an awful lot to try to cram into 16 days but ....

3 days SR (2 days templing and one day other exploring/relaxing/taking in the town)

Nha Trang is pretty -

Old part of hanoi is amazing

find time to visit a school or orphanage -

teens boys or girls? - girls - take in Hoi An and get some really fantastic clothes made - especially if she is in that age group that will need a %26#39;prom dress%26#39;

cheers

helen

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Hi Lifesjourney, I also think you are probably trying to cram too much in.

In answer to best beaches, we only visited the beach in Danang, but having experience the Thai beaches in the past I think they are possibly a better option for the beach section of your holiday.

Obviously you are intending to fly inbetween each city, if you do research here on TA you will find that often the planes are delayed. We were delayed 2 hrs in HCMC and 5 hrs in Danang last year. If you try to cram in too much you will see more airports than anything else....and in Vietnam they are%26#39;nt that flash!

I agree with the last poster, Hoi An was a lovely town to visit and my kids throughly enjoyed it last year. This year we are getting my daughters%26#39; graduation dress made there.

Halong Bay and Hanoi are both wonderful spots to visit also. A %26#39;must%26#39; when in Vietnam. (We also loved Sapa)

I can%26#39;t comment on either Cambodia or Laos having not yet been there, but the travel forums all rave about them.

If I only had 16 days to visit any of the above countrys I would only to do one with a side trip to somewhere special. Good luck Tracey

Agree with previous posters, certainly not enough time cove the distance you propose doing.

Personally I would limit myself to a max of 3 countries, and even that is rushing things. As you fly into Hanoi, perhaps 4 days there for Hanoi %26amp; Halong Bay. Fly down to Hue / Hoi An for about the same amount of time.

Siem Reap for 3 days to do the temples then on to Bangkok for last minute shopping, day trip to Kanchanaburi etc.

Unfortunately your only chance for beach time in the above would be Halong Bay and Hoi An.

We have some pics, maps and stories of our trip to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam here.... www.bobandjanette.com which may help.

Happy %26amp; safe travels

Sorry to be banging on along the same theme but I agree you would be trying to achieve too much in 16 days.

Bearing in mind the potential wet weather in June in all those places except Danang/Hue/Hoi An area, where I would plump for beach, this would be my best suggestion:

Hanoi/Hue/Danang/Hoi An/Saigon/Siem Reap/Bangkok

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