Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City Tours

What our customers ask about Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City Tours

• What would be an example itinerary between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City?

  A typical 10-day route begins with two days in Bangkok viewing the Grand Palace and temples. Next comes Siem Reap where travelers spend 2-3 days exploring Angkor Wat. The journey moves to Phnom Penh for two days at the Royal Palace and sites related to Khmer history followed by time in the Mekong Delta. The trip ends with 2-3 days in Ho Chi Minh City exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels and local markets. A TourRadar traveler shares: "From the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the spectacular temple city of Angkor this journey perfectly captured the essence of Southeast Asia. The Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City provided important historical perspective."

• What are the most common destinations visited between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City?

  Key stops include Chiang Mai in Thailand Hanoi Halong Bay Hue and Hoi An in Vietnam along with various points in the Mekong Delta. Each location offers different cultural experiences and natural settings. Premium tours through companies like Realistic Asia often include special access such as this experience noted by a TourRadar traveler: "We spent good time in Hoi An Ancient Town and the peaceful atmosphere in early morning had no traffic jams experiencing the beauty of the city with gorgeous paper lanterns at night."

• What is the average price I can expect to pay for a Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City tour?

  Tours cost between USD 1100 and USD 5800 with most people spending around USD 2500. The Simply Southern Indochina 10-day experience costs USD 1110 (USD 111 daily) while longer trips like the 16-day Smiles Across Thailand & Vietnam runs USD 5001 (USD 313 daily). A TourRadar reviewer notes: "The accommodations were comfortable logistics seamless and represented great value considering everything that was included in experiencing both countries."

• What type of accommodations can I expect on these tours?

  Lodging ranges from 3-5 star hotels including properties like Siam Heritage in Bangkok Novotel in Chiang Mai and The Myst Dong Khoi in Ho Chi Minh City. Some trips feature special stays on Halong Bay cruise boats or in Mekong Delta family homes. One TourRadar reviewer shared "The accommodations were much better than expected especially in Siem Reap Phnom Penh and the homestay."

• What is the average distance for a tour that goes from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?

  The full route covers about 1200-1500 kilometers combining land and air travel. Most tours break this into segments with flights between major points like Bangkok to Hanoi (940 km) and Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (1160 km). Key ground segments include Bangkok to Siem Reap (400 km) and Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City (240 km). A TourRadar traveler noted: "The journey through Vietnam's amphibious rice belt towards Ho Chi Minh City offered stunning landscapes despite the distances covered."

• What are the tour lengths for tours from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?

  Most trips last between 9-17 days with popular options running 12-13 days. The Simply Southern Indochina tour takes 10 days to see highlights like Angkor Wat and Cu Chi Tunnels. Longer trips such as the 16-day Smiles Across Thailand & Vietnam provide more detailed exploration. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The tour was balanced between thoughtfully planned activities and opportunity for self-exploration allowing us to truly experience the cultural highlights of each region."