Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Itinerary
This classic Indochina loop strings together three countries at a steady pace: northern Vietnam, the temples and rivers of Laos, and Cambodia's Angkor. It mixes short flights with overland legs to keep travel days reasonable. Adjust the order and nights in the planner.
| Route | Hanoi to Luang Prabang to Vientiane to Siem Reap to Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Length | 13 nights (about 2 weeks) |
| Getting around | Short flights plus overland buses |
| Highlight | Angkor Wat at Siem Reap |
Show stays for:
€352.73
€669.64
€1533.69
Total cost
€273.00
Transport
€79.73
€396.64
€1260.69
Stays
4
Legs
Hanoi
→
Luang Prabang
→
Vientiane
→
Siem Reap
→
Phnom Penh
Getting between cities
Leg 1
Hanoi → Luang Prabang
2026-07-22
· Depart 12:30
· Arrive 13:40
· 70 min
· Lao Airlines
Flight
Direct
Coach
Leg 2
Luang Prabang → Vientiane
2026-07-25
· Depart 09:00
· Arrive 13:00
· 240 min
· VIP minivan
Bus
Direct
Coach
€18.00
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Leg 3
Vientiane → Siem Reap
2026-07-27
· Depart 11:00
· Arrive 16:30
· 300 min
· Connecting flight (via Bangkok)
Flight
Direct
Coach
Leg 4
Siem Reap → Phnom Penh
2026-07-30
· Depart 08:30
· Arrive 14:30
· 360 min
· Giant Ibis coach
Bus
Direct
Coach
€15.00
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Where to stay
Stay 1
Hanoi
Arrive 2026-07-19 · 3 nights in city
Hanoi City Backpackers Hostel
★ 8.3
1805 reviews
Stay 2
Luang Prabang
Arrive 2026-07-22 · 3 nights in city
Khonesavane Hostel
★ 8.3
397 reviews
Stay 3
Vientiane
Arrive 2026-07-25 · 2 nights in city
TT Premium Hostel Vientiane
★ 8.1
249 reviews
Stay 4
Siem Reap
Arrive 2026-07-27 · 3 nights in city
Siem Reap Pub Hostel
★ 8.5
1961 reviews
Stay 5
Phnom Penh
Arrive 2026-07-30 · 2 nights in city
139 Guest House
★ 8.4
246 reviews
Stay 1
Hanoi
Arrive 2026-07-19 · 3 nights in city
Kecho Legacy Hotel & Spa
★ 9.0
1930 reviews
Stay 2
Luang Prabang
Arrive 2026-07-22 · 3 nights in city
Queen's House
★ 9.0
1115 reviews
Stay 3
Vientiane
Arrive 2026-07-25 · 2 nights in city
COSI Vientiane Nam Phu
★ 9.0
2274 reviews
Stay 4
Siem Reap
Arrive 2026-07-27 · 3 nights in city
Cheathata CTS Hotel Siem Reap
★ 8.8
1782 reviews
Stay 5
Phnom Penh
Arrive 2026-07-30 · 2 nights in city
Sensory Park Urban Hotel
★ 8.8
2096 reviews
Stay 1
Hanoi
Arrive 2026-07-19 · 3 nights in city
Hanoi Le Chateau Hotel & Spa
★ 9.8
5446 reviews
Stay 2
Luang Prabang
Arrive 2026-07-22 · 3 nights in city
My BanLao Hotel
★ 9.3
2235 reviews
Stay 3
Vientiane
Arrive 2026-07-25 · 2 nights in city
Souphattra Heritage Vientiane
★ 9.4
172 reviews
Stay 4
Siem Reap
Arrive 2026-07-27 · 3 nights in city
Viroth's Hotel
★ 9.6
936 reviews
Stay 5
Phnom Penh
Arrive 2026-07-30 · 2 nights in city
The Pavilion
★ 9.2
2172 reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I do Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in?
A common loop runs Hanoi to Laos, then south to Cambodia, but it depends on your flights. The planner can reorder the cities to cut cost and travel time.
When is the best time to go?
November to March is the cool, dry season across all three countries and the most comfortable time to travel.
How much does this trip cost?
It is a budget-friendly region. The route below shows a sample total; change your hotel tier and pace in the planner to fit your budget.
Plan your own version
Set your dates, budget and pace, and the planner builds an optimized trip with live prices.
Hotel options and prices come from Agoda and update at booking time; sample data shown if live pricing is unavailable. Transport fares are estimates, confirmed on 12Go.