SOUTH EAST ASIA GRAND LOOP
30 Days Thailand – Laos – Vietnam – Cambodia
Premium Private Tour Led by Women
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Chiang Khong → Mekong River → Pak Beng → Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng → Vientiane → Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hue → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta → Phnom Penh → Battambang → Siem Reap → Bangkok
30 Days / 29 Nights | 4 Countries | Private Journey
Travel through the heart of Southeast Asia on an extraordinary 30-day private journey designed by Vietnam Women Travel.
From Bangkok’s vibrant streets and Chiang Mai’s ancient temples to the slow rhythm of the Mekong, the UNESCO heritage of Luang Prabang, Vietnam’s spectacular coastline and Cambodia’s magnificent Angkor temples, this journey combines the region’s most iconic destinations with meaningful local encounters.
Led by an experienced female tour leader, this premium private journey is designed around comfort, flexibility and authentic cultural connection.
This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private tour led by women, welcoming couples, families, friends and private groups.
AT A GLANCE
Duration: 30 Days / 29 Nights
Countries: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
Finish: Bangkok, Thailand
Style: Premium Private Tour
Tour Leader: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: Premium 4–5 Star Hotels, Luxury Cruise & Premium Lodges
Transportation: Private vehicles, domestic flights, high-speed train, Mekong boat and selected local experiences
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests
Ideal For: Couples, families, friends, private groups and discerning travelers
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK
Welcome to Thailand
Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel
Your Southeast Asia Grand Loop begins in Bangkok.
Upon arrival, your private airport representative and female tour leader welcome you and provide a comfortable private transfer to your luxury hotel.
After check-in, enjoy time to relax and recover from your journey.
In the late afternoon, meet your female tour leader for a gentle introduction to Bangkok.
Walk through historic neighborhoods, discover colorful markets and experience the atmosphere of the Chao Phraya riverside.
Tonight, enjoy a private welcome dinner featuring classic Thai cuisine.
Experiences:
- Private airport transfer
- Female tour leader welcome
- Bangkok orientation
- Local neighborhood exploration
- Premium Thai welcome dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 2 – BANGKOK CANALS & WAT PHO
Discover Bangkok from the Water
Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, board a private longtail boat and explore Bangkok’s historic canals.
See traditional wooden houses, riverside temples and local communities living beside the water.
Continue to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s most important Buddhist temples.
Your female guide introduces you to Thai Buddhist traditions, architecture and local customs.
Enjoy a private lunch at a carefully selected restaurant.
In the afternoon, choose between a cultural workshop, traditional wellness experience or relaxed exploration of Chinatown.
Dinner introduces you to Bangkok’s sophisticated street-food culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 3 – BANGKOK → CHIANG MAI
From the Capital to Northern Thailand
Overnight: Chiang Mai – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai.
Meet your northern Thai female guide and begin exploring the Old City.
Visit historic temples and traditional neighborhoods before ascending to Doi Suthep.
From the mountain, enjoy panoramic views over Chiang Mai.
Return to your hotel for some free time.
Tonight, enjoy a private northern Thai dinner featuring regional specialties.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 4 – CHIANG MAI
Ethical Elephant Conservation
Overnight: Chiang Mai – 5-Star Hotel
Today focuses on responsible wildlife tourism.
Travel into the countryside to an ethical elephant conservation project.
Learn about elephant behavior, conservation and sustainable tourism while observing the animals respectfully from a safe distance.
Enjoy lunch in a peaceful riverside setting.
Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Later, meet local women involved in traditional crafts or community-based businesses.
This creates an opportunity to learn about the role of women in preserving northern Thai culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 5 – CHIANG MAI → CHIANG RAI → CHIANG KHONG
Temples & the Mekong Frontier
Overnight: Chiang Khong – Premium Riverside Hotel
Travel through northern Thailand toward Chiang Rai.
Visit the spectacular White Temple, one of the country’s most recognizable contemporary Buddhist landmarks.
Continue through rural landscapes to Chiang Khong.
Take a gentle riverside walk and discover the town’s traditional communities.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the Mekong River.
Tomorrow, your journey continues into Laos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Riverside Hotel
DAY 6 – CHIANG KHONG → LAOS → MEKONG RIVER
Enter Laos
Overnight: Pak Beng – Premium Riverside Lodge
After breakfast, cross the border into Laos.
Meet your Lao female guide and board your private or premium Mekong River boat.
Slow travel begins.
Cruise past forested hills, riverside villages, farms and traditional communities.
Enjoy lunch on board while watching daily life along the Mekong.
Arrive in Pak Beng in the late afternoon.
Explore this small riverside town before enjoying dinner at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Riverside Lodge
DAY 7 – PAK BENG → PAK OU CAVES → LUANG PRABANG
Mekong River to the UNESCO Heritage City
Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Continue your Mekong River journey.
Visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves, dramatically positioned above the river.
Learn about their Buddhist significance and the centuries-old traditions associated with the site.
Continue toward Luang Prabang.
Arrive in the afternoon and check into your luxury heritage hotel.
Take a gentle evening walk through the historic center and visit the atmospheric night market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 8 – LUANG PRABANG
Kuang Si Falls & Women-Led Weaving
Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Travel into the countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls.
Walk through the forest and admire the famous turquoise pools and cascades.
Afterward, visit a women-led social enterprise supporting traditional Lao weaving.
Meet local women artisans and learn how traditional textile skills are being preserved while creating sustainable livelihoods.
Enjoy lunch featuring regional Lao cuisine.
Return to Luang Prabang.
Spend the evening exploring the historic streets or relaxing beside the Mekong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 9 – LUANG PRABANG
Temples, Traditions & Slow Travel
Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Rise early for a respectful observation of Luang Prabang’s traditional alms-giving ceremony.
Your female guide explains local etiquette and Buddhist traditions.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Continue with a private cultural tour including historic temples, colonial architecture and traditional neighborhoods.
Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant.
The afternoon is intentionally flexible.
Choose a spa experience, artisan workshop, photography walk or simply relax at your hotel.
Enjoy a refined Lao dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 10 – LUANG PRABANG → VANG VIENG
Mountains & Limestone Landscapes
Overnight: Vang Vieng – 5-Star Riverside Resort
Take the high-speed train through the mountains to Vang Vieng.
Upon arrival, transfer to your premium riverside resort.
Vang Vieng is surrounded by dramatic limestone formations and the Nam Song River.
Enjoy a gentle countryside experience in the afternoon.
Visit local communities and enjoy panoramic views.
Dinner overlooking the mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Riverside Resort
DAY 11 – VANG VIENG
Nature & Local Life
Overnight: Vang Vieng – 5-Star Riverside Resort
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast.
Today is designed around nature rather than a rigid schedule.
Choose a private experience such as:
- Scenic countryside drive
- Local village visit
- Organic farm experience
- Nam Song River cruise
- Photography walk
- Traditional Lao cooking
- Gentle nature walk
Lunch is served locally.
Return to the resort for free time.
Enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Riverside Resort
DAY 12 – VANG VIENG → VIENTIANE
Laos’ Elegant Capital
Overnight: Vientiane – 5-Star Hotel
Travel by private vehicle to Vientiane.
Explore the historic center including Wat Si Saket and other important cultural landmarks.
Visit the COPE Visitor Centre to gain a deeper understanding of Laos’ modern history and community resilience.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Mekong riverside.
Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating your journey through Laos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 13 – VIENTIANE → HANOI
Welcome to Vietnam
Overnight: Hanoi – 5-Star Hotel
Private airport transfer for your flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, your Vietnamese female tour leader welcomes you.
Transfer to your luxury hotel in Hanoi’s historic center.
After check-in, take a gentle walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at a social enterprise supporting young people through hospitality training.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 14 – HANOI → HALONG BAY
UNESCO Limestone Landscapes
Overnight: Premium Halong Bay Cruise
After breakfast, leave Hanoi by private luxury vehicle.
Arrive at Halong Bay and board your premium overnight cruise.
Enjoy lunch while cruising among dramatic limestone islands.
Explore caves and hidden lagoons by boat or kayak where conditions permit.
Relax on deck as the sun sets.
Enjoy a premium seafood dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise
DAY 15 – HALONG BAY → HANOI → HUE
Sunrise on the Bay
Overnight: Hue – 5-Star Hotel
Wake early to watch sunrise over Halong Bay.
Enjoy breakfast on board before continuing the cruise.
Return to Hanoi by private vehicle.
After lunch, enjoy several hours to relax, shop or explore Hanoi.
Instead of using a basic overnight sleeper train, the premium private version can use a daytime flight to Hue where schedules permit, maximizing comfort and time.
Arrive in Hue and check into your luxury hotel.
Dinner introduces you to the refined cuisine of the former imperial capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 16 – HUE
Imperial Vietnam
Overnight: Hue – 5-Star Hotel
Begin with a private visit to the Imperial City.
Explore the ancient citadel, royal gates, temples and palace grounds while your female guide explains the history of Vietnam’s Nguyen Dynasty.
Visit a local community initiative focused on recycling and sustainability.
Enjoy Hue’s famous salt coffee.
Lunch features traditional Hue cuisine.
In the afternoon, visit the royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.
Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 17 – HUE
Hidden Hue by Private Scooter or Car
Overnight: Hue – 5-Star Hotel
Experience Hue beyond the main monuments.
Travel through rural villages and rice fields to Thanh Toan Bridge and its traditional market.
Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue’s most important Buddhist landmarks.
Enjoy a vegetarian lunch prepared by a Buddhist community.
Continue to the countryside and visit another royal heritage site.
Return to Hue by private vehicle or optional passenger scooter experience where appropriate.
Dinner is a refined interpretation of traditional Hue cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 18 – HUE → HOI AN
Hai Van Pass & Ancient Hoi An
Overnight: Hoi An – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Travel south by private vehicle through the spectacular Hai Van Pass.
Stop at viewpoints overlooking the coast.
Continue toward Hoi An.
After arrival, check into your luxury heritage hotel.
Take a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
Explore lantern-lit streets, historic merchant houses, temples and riverside markets.
Enjoy dinner in a beautiful local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 19 – HOI AN
Women, Crafts & Countryside
Overnight: Hoi An – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Today focuses on Hoi An’s creative culture.
Visit a local artisan workshop led by women.
Learn about traditional crafts, textiles, lantern-making or ceramics.
Continue into the countryside by private vehicle or bicycle according to preference.
Visit local farms and enjoy lunch prepared with fresh regional ingredients.
Return to Hoi An.
The afternoon is free for tailoring, shopping, spa treatments or photography.
Tonight, enjoy a private dinner beside the Thu Bon River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 20 – HOI AN → HO CHI MINH CITY
From Central Vietnam to Saigon
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City – 5-Star Hotel
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, meet your female guide.
Explore the city’s historic landmarks including the Central Post Office, Opera House, Reunification Palace area and former colonial districts.
Visit the War Remnants Museum with sensitive historical interpretation.
Enjoy a premium Vietnamese dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 21 – MEKONG DELTA
Life Along the Coconut Rivers
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City – 5-Star Hotel
Travel privately to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta.
Board a private boat and cruise through coconut waterways.
Visit a family-run workshop producing traditional coconut products.
Meet local women entrepreneurs and learn about rural livelihoods.
Continue by small rowing boat through narrow canals.
Enjoy a farm-to-table Mekong lunch.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 22 – HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon Your Way
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City – 5-Star Hotel
Enjoy a flexible private day.
Choose from:
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Women’s artisan experience
- Private coffee culture tour
- Contemporary art visit
- Shopping with a local female guide
- Spa and wellness experience
- Private city photography tour
Lunch is arranged at a premium local restaurant.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 23 – HO CHI MINH CITY → PHNOM PENH
Crossing into Cambodia
Overnight: Phnom Penh – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, travel by premium private vehicle toward the Cambodian border.
Complete border formalities with assistance from your travel team.
Continue to Phnom Penh.
After check-in, take a gentle orientation tour through the riverside district and historic neighborhoods.
Enjoy a Cambodian welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 24 – PHNOM PENH
History, Resilience & Modern Cambodia
Overnight: Phnom Penh – 5-Star Hotel
Today explores Cambodia’s difficult modern history in a respectful and educational way.
Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial with a knowledgeable local guide.
The experience is handled sensitively, with time afterward for reflection.
Enjoy lunch at a social enterprise restaurant supporting local employment and training.
In the afternoon, visit the Royal Palace area and riverside.
Dinner introduces you to refined Cambodian cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 25 – PHNOM PENH → BATTAMBANG
Cambodian Crafts & Countryside
Overnight: Battambang – Boutique Heritage Hotel
Travel by private vehicle toward Battambang.
Stop in a traditional pottery community and learn about Cambodian ceramic craftsmanship.
Continue to Battambang, known for its French colonial architecture and riverside atmosphere.
Enjoy a private walking tour through the historic center.
Dinner features authentic Khmer cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Boutique Heritage Hotel
DAY 26 – BATTAMBANG → SIEM REAP
Rural Cambodia & Local Women
Overnight: Siem Reap – 5-Star Hotel
Begin with a countryside experience around Battambang.
Visit local families producing traditional agricultural products and handmade foods.
Meet community members and learn about rural Cambodian life.
Where suitable, use a private tuk-tuk or gentle cycling experience.
Enjoy lunch with a local family or community enterprise.
Continue by private vehicle to Siem Reap.
Arrive in the afternoon and check into your luxury hotel.
Tonight, explore Siem Reap’s lively evening atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 27 – SIEM REAP
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Overnight: Siem Reap – 5-Star Hotel
Rise early for sunrise at Angkor Wat.
Explore the magnificent temple complex with your private female guide.
Continue to Bayon with its famous stone faces and Ta Prohm, where jungle vegetation has become part of the architecture.
Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected Cambodian restaurant.
Return to the hotel for rest during the hottest part of the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a private Khmer dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 28 – SIEM REAP
Angkor Temples & Tonle Sap
Overnight: Siem Reap – 5-Star Hotel
Continue your exploration of the Angkor archaeological area.
Discover quieter temples away from the busiest visitor routes.
After lunch, travel toward Tonle Sap Lake.
Board a private boat and learn about floating communities and the importance of the lake to Cambodian life.
Return to Siem Reap.
Tonight, enjoy a cultural dinner and final evening in Cambodia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 29 – SIEM REAP → BANGKOK
Return to Thailand
Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, transfer privately to Siem Reap Airport.
Fly to Bangkok.
Your Thai female tour leader welcomes you on arrival.
Transfer to your luxury hotel.
Enjoy a relaxed final afternoon.
Tonight, celebrate the completion of your four-country journey with a special farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 30 – BANGKOK DEPARTURE
Until We Meet Again
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.
Depending on your departure time, enjoy a private final Bangkok experience:
- Chinatown
- Riverside walk
- Local market
- Thai craft shopping
- Traditional coffee experience
- Relaxing spa or wellness session
Private airport transfer is included.
Your 30-Day Southeast Asia Grand Loop ends in Bangkok.
Four countries.
Thirty days.
Countless stories.
And a journey created not simply to see Southeast Asia, but to connect with the women, communities, cultures and landscapes that make this region extraordinary.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
PREMIUM INCLUSIONS
Accommodation
- 5-Star hotels in major cities
- Premium heritage hotels in Luang Prabang and Hoi An
- Premium riverside resort in Vang Vieng
- Luxury overnight Halong Bay cruise
- Premium riverside accommodation in Pak Beng
- Boutique heritage hotel in Battambang
- Private rooms throughout the journey
Transportation
- Private airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic flights
- High-speed train in Laos
- Premium Mekong River boat
- Private boats in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia
- Private tuk-tuks where culturally appropriate
- All intercity transfers
- Private border-crossing assistance
EXPERIENCES INCLUDED
Thailand
- Bangkok canal cruise
- Wat Pho
- Chiang Mai Old City
- Doi Suthep
- Ethical elephant conservation
- Chiang Rai White Temple
- Mekong riverside Chiang Khong
Laos
- Two-day Mekong River experience
- Pak Ou Caves
- Luang Prabang UNESCO heritage
- Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Women-led weaving experience
- Traditional alms-giving observation
- Vang Vieng countryside
- Vientiane
- Wat Si Saket
- COPE cultural visit
Vietnam
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Social enterprise dinner
- Halong Bay luxury cruise
- Hue Imperial City
- Thanh Toan countryside
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Royal tombs
- Hai Van Pass
- Hoi An Old Town
- Women-led artisan experience
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Mekong Delta
- Women-led local community experiences
Cambodia
- Phnom Penh
- Royal Palace area
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Choeung Ek Memorial
- Kampong Chhnang pottery community
- Battambang countryside
- Local social enterprise
- Angkor Wat sunrise
- Bayon
- Ta Prohm
- Tonle Sap floating communities
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Unlike the original small-group itinerary, Vietnam Women Travel’s premium version includes:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner every day
Dining is designed around authentic regional cuisine, carefully selected local restaurants, premium hotel dining and meaningful community-based meals.
Where possible, we prioritize:
- Women-owned restaurants
- Family-run eateries
- Social enterprises
- Local farms
- Artisan communities
- Traditional cooking experiences
WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?
Premium Private Tours Led by Women
We believe luxury is more than a beautiful hotel.
Luxury is having someone who understands your journey.
Someone who knows where to go.
Someone who knows the local stories.
Someone who can slow the day down when you need it and open the door to an experience you would never find on your own.
Women Supporting Women
We intentionally create connections with local women guides, artisans, entrepreneurs, chefs and community leaders.
Private & Flexible
No large groups and no rigid timetable.
Your journey can be adjusted around your interests, pace and travel style.
Authentic Experiences
We go beyond famous attractions to discover food, crafts, traditions, communities and everyday life.
Premium Comfort
Luxury accommodation, private transportation, carefully selected restaurants and personalized service make long-distance travel comfortable.
Responsible Travel
We prioritize ethical wildlife experiences, community-based tourism, local businesses and meaningful social enterprises.
Local Female Expertise
Your female tour leader becomes more than a guide.
She is your local connection, cultural interpreter, travel companion and personal support throughout the journey.
YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
| Days | Destination |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Bangkok |
| 3–4 | Chiang Mai |
| 5 | Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong |
| 6–7 | Mekong River – Pak Beng – Luang Prabang |
| 8–9 | Luang Prabang |
| 10–11 | Vang Vieng |
| 12 | Vientiane |
| 13 | Vientiane – Hanoi |
| 14–15 | Halong Bay – Hanoi |
| 16–17 | Hue |
| 18–19 | Hoi An |
| 20–22 | Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta |
| 23–24 | Phnom Penh |
| 25 | Battambang |
| 26–28 | Siem Reap – Angkor |
| 29 | Bangkok |
| 30 | Bangkok Departure |
FOUR COUNTRIES. ONE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY.
Thailand – energy, temples and northern traditions.
Laos – the Mekong, mountains, spirituality and slow travel.
Vietnam – history, cuisine, heritage and unforgettable landscapes.
Cambodia – resilience, Khmer culture and the extraordinary temples of Angkor.
Travel differently.
Travel meaningfully.
Travel with women.
Vietnam Women Travel
Premium Private Tours Led by Women