Vang Vieng, Laos. Photo: Kalinskie Gilliam on Unsplash.
Who should I book with for a luxury trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 27 October 2026
Extraordinary Journeys is the company this page features for a luxury trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos: its Family trip to Southeast Asia runs 17 days from Vientiane to the beach at Phu Yen, from $9,500 per person. Its Asia specialist, Lauren Jafry, allows “at least 12 days on the ground” for the three countries. Three other luxury operators publish a priced three-country trip for families: Audley Travel from $5,700 per person for 14 days, Abercrombie & Kent from €7,795 for 13 and Ampersand Travel, which lists its 15-day Luxury Indochina among its family-friendly itineraries, from £9,120. Five more price a family trip to Vietnam or Cambodia alone. This page gives no score. Each company is shown with what its own website says and the date it was read.
Who is on this page and why
A company is on this page if it is one of the thirteen luxury tour operators on this site’s Vietnam and Cambodia operators page and its own website publishes a priced trip to Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos made for families; nine of the thirteen do; four of the nine cover all three countries. The other four were read and do not meet it today: Artisans of Leisure prices its Vietnam for Families and Family Tour of Southeast Asia on request; Red Savannah’s family page lists Thailand and Sri Lanka, with no family trip to these three countries; Remote Lands’ With Kids page lists no trip here; Trails of Indochina has a family itinerary for each country and prints no price. Every company was read on 27 October 2026. Extraordinary Journeys is shown first because its itinerary and its Asia specialist’s advice are the ones this page features; the other eight follow in alphabetical order.
How to read a card. Prices are each company’s own, as printed on 27 October 2026, in the currency its page showed; nothing is converted. A from-price is the lowest the company prints, usually per person with two sharing. Reviews are shown per platform and never added together. “Not stated” means the page was read and the fact is not there.
How much does a luxury trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos cost?
Four companies print a family trip that covers all three countries: Audley Travel from $5,700 per person for 14 days (priced for two adults and two children), Abercrombie & Kent from €7,795 for 13 days, Extraordinary Journeys from $9,500 for 17 days and Ampersand Travel from £9,120 for 15 days. Vietnam on its own starts at $3,192 for 14 days (Exotic Voyages). Each company’s lowest printed price for a family trip to the region, read on 27 October 2026, in dollars, then pounds, then euros, lowest first in each:
- Exotic Voyages: Family Fun in Vietnam, 14 days, from $3,192 per person, a low-season reference price; Vietnam only.
- Kensington Tours: Best of Vietnam for Families, 11 days, from $4,293 per person, double occupancy, international airfare extra; Vietnam only.
- Audley Travel: Family adventure across Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia, 14 days, from $5,700 per person, based on two adults and two children, domestic flights in, international flights extra (US site).
- Scott Dunn: Adventure Family Unplugged: Vietnam, 14 nights, from $7,900 per person, double occupancy, international flights excluded (US site); $10,200 from November to April and in July and August; Vietnam only.
- Extraordinary Journeys: Family trip to Southeast Asia, 17 days, from $9,500 per person. No sharing basis, child price or inclusions printed. Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
- Ampersand Travel: Family Adventure Holiday to Vietnam, 14 days, from £7,150 per person for 2026; its three-country Luxury Indochina is 15 days from £9,120.
- Black Tomato: Discover Vietnam with the Family, 12 nights, from £7,350 per person excluding flights, two sharing; Vietnam only.
- Abercrombie & Kent: Southeast Asia Family Adventure, 13 days, from €7,795 per person as its site shows in Spain; Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- Jacada Travel: Culture and Coast, Cambodia, 9 days, price guide from €8,454 per person as its site shows in Spain; its Vietnam family trip is 12 days from €11,238.
For a family of four, only Audley Travel prints a price built on two adults and two children; every other figure above is per person, with no child rate printed; Black Tomato, Kensington Tours and Scott Dunn state two sharing and the rest state no basis. Four times the per-person figure is the honest sum until a company quotes: $22,800 with Audley Travel, $38,000 for Extraordinary Journeys’ 17 days, €31,180 for Abercrombie & Kent’s 13 and £36,480 for Ampersand’s 15. Ask each company for the price for your children’s ages and what it covers before setting one beside another.
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, as Lauren Jafry plans them
Lauren Jafry, Head of Sales and Product Development for Asia at Extraordinary Journeys, routes a family through Laos first and Vietnam last, allows “at least 12 days on the ground” for the three countries and names Laos as the one travellers shortchange: “Laos. Full stop.” The questions below were put to her in writing for this page, through Extraordinary Journeys, in October 2026; two are shortened here. Her answers are quoted as written; nothing has been added to them. Her company profile gives 15 years in travel, a start running a clean water project in Cambodia and a base in California. It lists her on the Travel + Leisure A-List and as a Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist for 2026.
Your trips run both ways, Laos first and Vietnam first: how do you decide which way round?
“For this particular journey, we’ve designed the route from Laos through Cambodia and into Vietnam, taking into account everything from jet lag and flight connections to the overall rhythm of the trip.
“We begin gently in Vientiane before venturing into the spectacular natural landscapes of Vang Vieng and the cultural heart of Luang Prabang. Cambodia follows, where we bring the history of Angkor to life through cycling along red dirt trails beneath enormous stone faces and trekking to jungle-clad temples. From there, Vietnam offers a wonderful mix of hands-on cultural experiences in Hoi An before a scenic train journey to Phu Yen, one of Southeast Asia’s most wonderfully unspoiled coastlines.
“I particularly love ending an active family adventure with a few days at the beach, where everyone can unwind or continue exploring at their own pace. There’s also a practical element to the routing: Laos is landlocked (no beaches!), and from a logistic perspective reversing the journey can mean less convenient flight connections or additional visa requirements. Ultimately, we want the journey to feel as seamless as it is enriching, with a balance of history, nature, local culture, and downtime.”
Lauren Jafry, Head of Sales and Product Development, Asia, Extraordinary Journeys, written answers to Uncompromised Travel, October 2026
How many nights does each country need?
“I generally recommend a minimum of three nights in each country, but even then, you’re really only scratching the surface. Three nights allows you to experience the highlights of one destination, whereas a more layered, immersive journey requires additional time.
“Cambodia: Three nights in Siem Reap is a good starting point to explore Angkor and the surrounding countryside. However, Cambodia has so much more to offer beyond the temples. I would add three nights in the Cardamom Mountains for an incredible wilderness experience, three nights in the Koh Rong Archipelago for beautiful beaches and island life, and perhaps one or two nights in Phnom Penh for a deeper understanding of the country’s history.
“Laos: Three nights in Luang Prabang is sufficient, but I almost always encourage four. It’s one of my favorite towns in Southeast Asia, nestled at the confluence of two rivers and surrounded by mountains. It’s charming, relaxed, and wonderfully easy to explore, with so much to experience both in town and in the surrounding countryside. That fourth night gives you room to slow down, enjoy your beautiful hotel (Amantaka and Rosewood Luang Prabang are two of my favorites), and really soak up the atmosphere. With more time, I would add two nights in Vang Vieng for its dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventures, and a night in Vientiane.
“Vietnam: You could easily spend three weeks exploring Vietnam alone and still not see everything. It’s an incredibly long and geographically diverse country, so I tend to think about it in three regions, with seasonality playing a major role in deciding where to go and how long to stay.
“In the north, I recommend two to three nights in Hanoi, paired with an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, two nights in Ninh Binh, or three nights exploring Sapa or Mai Chau. Central Vietnam offers everything from the spectacular caves of Phong Nha (three nights) to the imperial history of Hue (two nights), the charm of Hoi An (three nights), and the quieter beaches of Phu Yen (three nights). In the south, you might spend one to three nights in Saigon, two nights in Can Tho exploring the Mekong Delta, and three nights unwinding on Con Dao or Phu Quoc.”
Which country do travellers shortchange?
“Laos. Full stop. It’s often not on travelers' bucket lists, yet time and again, clients return telling me it was the highlight of their entire trip.
“Laos isn’t the easiest country to reach, with most international connections coming through regional hubs, but I think that’s part of its charm. It hasn’t experienced the same volume of tourism as some of its neighbors, and there’s a wonderful sense of authenticity that remains.
“Rural Laos is absolutely stunning. Vang Vieng, with its dramatic limestone mountains and lush valleys, is breathtaking, and the newer high-speed railway has made exploring beyond Luang Prabang so much more accessible. Buddhism is practiced throughout Southeast Asia, but in Luang Prabang, you really feel it. Monks walking quietly through town, the daily almsgiving ceremony, temples woven into everyday life. It’s deeply spiritual without feeling staged. We design experiences that allow travelers to connect more meaningfully with these traditions and gain a deeper understanding of Lao culture and Buddhism.
“Cambodia is another country travelers tend to underestimate, particularly when they assume two nights in Siem Reap will suffice. By the time you’ve flown in and made the hour-long transfer to town, you’ve already lost much of your first day. If you only dedicate one day to Angkor, you’re missing so much. Beyond the iconic temples are lesser-visited ruins, traditional Khmer villages, and communities like Kampong Khleang on Tonle Sap Lake. I recommend a minimum of three nights, ideally longer, to balance exploration with downtime and enjoy the exceptional Khmer hospitality and beautiful properties.
“And Cambodia is so much more than Angkor. The enchanting Cardamom Mountains are home to Shinta Mani Wild, one of the most extraordinary properties in the region. Then there’s the Koh Rong Archipelago, with stunning, uncrowded beaches that remind me of what Thailand felt like decades ago.
“Both countries deserve far more than a quick stop between their better-known neighbors.”
Which months work for all three countries? When would you leave one out?
“Vietnam is such a long and geographically diverse country that the best time to go is a tricky question, as weather patterns vary significantly between the north, central, and south.
“If you’re looking for the best overall weather across all three countries, I would generally recommend January through March. For this particular itinerary, February and March would be my top picks based on the destinations and experiences included.
“That said, I think the wet or “green” season gets a bad rap! I would absolutely consider this trip in June or July for families traveling over summer break. The landscapes are incredibly lush, there are fewer visitors, and rainfall doesn’t necessarily mean all-day downpours. You’re also traveling ahead of the peak typhoon season in much of Vietnam, although weather patterns vary by region.
“For winter break in December, I would make a few adjustments. Rather than including the beaches of Phu Yen in central Vietnam, I would consider the Koh Rong Archipelago in southern Cambodia or Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam, where conditions are generally more favorable at that time of year.
“So, for me, it’s less about leaving a country out and more about thoughtfully adjusting the routing and destinations within each country to suit the season. That’s the beauty of what we do at Extraordinary Journeys. Every itinerary is fully tailored, so we can adapt the experience around the time of year, travelers' interests, and how they want to spend their time.”
What do people get wrong when they put three countries into one trip?
“Trying to squeeze too much into too little time! If you only have nine days, I’d recommend focusing on one country, or possibly two if you’re really set on combining destinations. To experience Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam properly, I’d allow at least 12 days on the ground. The last thing you want is to spend more time in airports than actually experiencing these incredible places. It’s about quality over quantity, giving your family time to slow down, and really enjoy each destination rather than just ticking countries off a list.”
What has planning these three countries taught you that most first-time visitors don’t know?
“I think what surprises first-time visitors most is just how different these three countries really are. While they’re often grouped together as Southeast Asia, each offers something entirely unique, and there are so many wonderful ways to combine them depending on a family’s interests and the time of year.
“Seasonality plays a huge role in how we design these journeys, especially in Vietnam, where the climate varies dramatically from north to south. For example, if a family is traveling over winter break, we might swap Phu Yen and Zannier Bãi San Hô for Song Saa Private Island off Cambodia’s southern coast for some beach time and sunshine. Have a family of hiking enthusiasts? We might trade Hoi An for the mountain landscapes and trekking opportunities of Sapa or Mai Chau in northern Vietnam.
“That’s what I love about designing trips through this region. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and with the right combination of destinations, we can create something that really reflects how each family loves to travel.”
“Lauren understood me, shared my feelings about certain experiences and my taste in hotels and restaurants. I loved the entire year planning the trip with Lauren.”
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, planned by Lauren, from Extraordinary Journeys’ client evaluations
“This was an area of the world we have never travelled to and would not feel comfortable planning it all on our own... The consultants are experts and we were able to bounce off our thoughts with very helpful feedback and a number of iterations.”
Southeast Asia, first-time visitors to the region, from Extraordinary Journeys’ client evaluations
The itinerary we feature: Family trip to Southeast Asia
Two nights in Vientiane, two in Vang Vieng, three in Luang Prabang, three in Siem Reap, three in Hoi An and three on the coast at Phu Yen, with a private cycling day at Angkor, a Lao cooking class in a family home and six hours on The Vietage by Anantara train: 17 days, from $9,500 per person. That is the price on Extraordinary Journeys’ itinerary page, read 27 October 2026. The page prints no sharing basis, child price or inclusions list, so ask for all three in writing. The day plan below is summarised from that page; the hotels named are the ones it names.
Family trip to Southeast AsiaExtraordinary Journeys · 17 days · from $9,500 per person
- Day 1
- Vientiane, Soupphatra Hotel. A VIP welcome and fast-track service at the airport, then the hotel’s Presidential Suite: two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garden-view pool.
- Day 2
- Vientiane. A guided bicycle tour of the capital’s temples: Wat Sisaket, That Luang and Wat Si Muang, then Buddha Park at Xieng Khouan.
- Day 3
- Vang Vieng, Riverside Boutique Resort. North by road, then kayaking on the Nam Song river, with a stop at Tham Non, the Sleeping Cave.
- Day 4
- Vang Vieng. The morning market, the Hmong village of Ban Pha Thao, lunch with a local family in their garden, a walk through the rice paddies and a rice wine tasting.
- Day 5
- Luang Prabang, Satri House. By high-speed train from Vang Vieng. Pétanque beside the Mekong, then a storytelling performance with live khene, the Lao mouth organ.
- Day 6
- Luang Prabang. A day with elephants at Xieng Lom, then a private Baci blessing ceremony with monks chanting at a temple.
- Day 7
- Luang Prabang. The morning market with Mrs Noy, a boat across the Mekong to her home for a hands-on Lao cooking class, then the river villages that make rice crackers and river weed snacks.
- Day 8
- Siem Reap, Templation. A flight to Cambodia and an afternoon at the private pool of a two-bedroom villa near the temples.
- Day 9
- Angkor by bicycle. A private guided cycling tour of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, the Bayon and the Elephant Terrace, with quieter back trails to lesser-known temples: about 19 miles, on flat ground.
- Day 10
- Kbal Spean and Banteay Srei. A walk through the jungle to the River of a Thousand Lingas, then Banteay Srei, Preah Dak, Ta Keo and Banteay Samre.
- Day 11
- Hoi An, River Family Villa. A flight to Vietnam and an evening in the lantern-lit old town; a two-bedroom villa with a private plunge pool.
- Day 12
- Hoi An. A sustainability day with Ms Vu Thi My Hanh, founder of the Green Youth Collective, at her Eco-Hub.
- Day 13
- Tra Nhieu. A fishing village near Hoi An: catching fish and shrimp, paddling a basket boat, then a home-cooked lunch with the hosts.
- Day 14
- Phu Yen, Zannier Bãi San Hô. About six hours on The Vietage by Anantara train along the coast, then a transfer from Quy Nhon station to a two-bedroom beachfront pool villa.
- Days 15 to 16
- The beach. Two full days on the coast: snorkelling, kayaking, cycling or nothing at all.
- Day 17
- Home. A relaxed morning at the villa, then the airport for the flight home. The page names Hanoi as the airport, a long way from Phu Yen, so ask which airport the price assumes.
- Who it is for
- In the company’s words, “families eager to see as much of Southeast Asia as possible”.
- Make it yours
- The page offers a private guide and driver in place of the cycling days, or a shorter trip that swaps Vientiane and Vang Vieng for an extra night in Luang Prabang.
Enquire about this itinerary. Extraordinary Journeys built this route and will price it for your dates, your children’s ages and your party. Ask for Lauren Jafry by name. Contact Extraordinary Journeys.
The company this page features
Extraordinary Journeys is featured first because the itinerary above is its route and the advice is its Asia specialist’s; its facts were read the same way as everyone else’s.
Extraordinary JourneysTailor-made Africa and Asia, New York · Partner
- Best for
- All three countries in one private family trip, Laos first
- Family trip and price
- Family trip to Southeast Asia, 17 days, from $9,500 per person: Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, then Siem Reap, then Hoi An and the beach at Phu Yen. No sharing basis, child price or inclusions printed.
- Hotels
- Soupphatra Hotel (Vientiane), Riverside Boutique Resort (Vang Vieng), Satri House (Luang Prabang), a two-bedroom villa at Templation (Siem Reap), River Family Villa (Hoi An) and a two-bedroom beachfront pool villa at Zannier Bãi San Hô (Phu Yen).
- Other trips here
- Its Vietnam page lists seven priced itineraries from $6,800 to $25,000 per person; its Laos page four, from $9,500 to $26,000; its Cambodia page three. The Ultimate Indochine luxury explorer covers all three countries in 21 days from $20,000.
- Who plans Asia
- Lauren Jafry, Head of Sales and Product Development, Asia, based in California; her profile lists her on the Travel + Leisure A-List and as a Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist for 2026.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: profile claimed, no reviews (read 27 October 2026). Google 5.0 from 182 reviews (read 12 October 2026).
- Your money
- Extraordinary Journeys says client payments are held in a separate account from its operating funds (stated to Uncompromised Travel, October 2026). Its terms say deposits are non-refundable.
- Ask for
- Lauren Jafry by name; the price for your children’s ages; what the $9,500 covers; the December version with Song Saa or Phu Quoc in place of Phu Yen; the shorter version with four nights in Luang Prabang.
- Not the fit if
- You want to compare published child prices or inclusions before you call: its itinerary page prints neither.
Alternatives to Extraordinary Journeys for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Eight other companies meet the rule at the top of the page; they follow in alphabetical order, each with its own published family trip and price.
Abercrombie & KentTailor-made and small-group journeys, since 1962
- Best for
- All three countries with the Sofitel Metropole, Raffles and a Ha Long Bay cruise
- Family trip and price
- Southeast Asia Family Adventure, 13 days, from €7,795 per person, as its site shows in Spain; the page prints no sharing basis or inclusions list. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Siem Reap and Luang Prabang, two days each on its outline.
- Hotels
- Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Capella Cruise (Ha Long Bay), InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Sofitel Luang Prabang, each with alternatives offered.
- For children
- Feeding elephants at a sanctuary near Luang Prabang, a juggling and balance workshop with a Cambodian performing arts troupe, a sunset quad bike ride and kayaking on Tonle Sap at Siem Reap, a cycling day from Ta Prohm to the Bayon, a working rice farm.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.4 from 791 reviews.
- Ask for
- The price in your own currency and what it covers; the number of nights per stop, which the outline gives as days.
- Not the fit if
- You want the price basis before you call: the page prints a from-price and nothing on sharing, flights or inclusions.
Ampersand TravelTailor-made Asia since 2003 · states it is ATOL bonded
- Best for
- Amansara and Six Senses on a three-country route, priced in pounds
- Family trip and price
- Luxury Indochina: Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, 15 days, from £9,120 per person for 2026, which the page lists among its top ten family-friendly itineraries. Sharing basis and inclusions not stated. Its Family Adventure Holiday to Vietnam is 14 days from £7,150 per person for 2026, with kids’ clubs at Emeralda Ninh Binh and Fusion Maia Hoi An.
- Route and hotels
- A night at the Novotel at Bangkok airport, then La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang (two nights), Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, two nights on Halong Jasmine, three at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay and three at Amansara in Siem Reap.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: could not be read on 27 October 2026.
- Ask for
- The 2027 price, which the page does not print; the sharing basis; what the night in Bangkok is for.
- Not the fit if
- You want children’s activities spelt out: the three-country page names the hotels and nothing made for children.
Audley TravelTailor-made trips since 1996
- Best for
- The lowest published price for all three countries, built for two adults and two children
- Family trip and price
- Family adventure across Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia, 14 days, from $5,700 per person, based on two adults and two children (US site). Domestic flights, transfers, age-appropriate activities, family-friendly hotels and 24-hour support are in the price; international flights are extra.
- Route and hotels
- Luang Prabang (Maison Dalabua), Hanoi (Aira Boutique), a night on Orchid Cruise in Ha Long Bay, Hoi An (La Siesta Resort & Spa), then Siem Reap (Montra Nivesha).
- For children
- Almsgiving at dawn and Kuang Si Falls, a tuk-tuk to a pottery village, kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, a bike ride and lunch in the village of Ky Son, a cooking class, a scavenger hunt around Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.9 from 5,077 reviews.
- Ask for
- The price with five-star hotels, if you want them: the suggested set is boutique and mid-range.
- Not the fit if
- You want the top hotels as standard: the page prices La Siesta and Maison Dalabua, not Four Seasons or Amansara.
Black TomatoTailor-made, London
- Best for
- Vietnam only, with the Sofitel Metropole, Four Seasons Nam Hai and Park Hyatt Saigon
- Family trip and price
- Hanoi, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh: Discover Vietnam with the Family, 12 nights, from £7,350 per person excluding flights, two sharing; the page gives November to April as when to go.
- Route and hotels
- Hanoi at Sofitel Legend Metropole, Ha Long Bay, five nights at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, then Park Hyatt Saigon.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.6 from 308 reviews.
- Ask for
- Cambodia or Laos added on; the price in dollars if you book from the US.
- Not the fit if
- You want the three countries in one priced family trip: this one is Vietnam only.
Exotic VoyagesPrivate tours, Hanoi
- Best for
- The lowest published Vietnam family price, with a Hanoi head office
- Family trip and price
- Family Fun in Vietnam, 14 days, from $3,192 per person, a reference price the page bases on low season. Sharing basis and inclusions not stated; three domestic flights are in the plan.
- Route and hotels
- Hanoi (The Oriental Jade), two nights at Moon Garden Homestay in the countryside at Ky Son, a night on Orchid Classic Cruise in Ha Long Bay, Hoi An (La Siesta), two nights at Buon Ma Thuot in the highlands, then Saigon (Hotel des Arts).
- For children
- A cooking class and doughnut-making at Ky Son, night fishing on Ha Long Bay, basket boats through the mangroves at Hoi An, elephants in Yok Don national park, rice paper and coconut candy workshops on the Mekong.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: profile claimed, no reviews.
- Ask for
- The price for your month, since the printed one is low season; Cambodia or Laos added on.
- Not the fit if
- You want five-star hotels throughout: the suggested set is boutique, a homestay and a cruise junk.
Jacada TravelTailor-made, with an in-region concierge
- Best for
- Vietnam north to south with Hue, or Cambodia with a beach
- Family trips and prices
- An Immersive Family Adventure Through Vietnam, 12 days, price guide from €11,238 per person as its site shows in Spain: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Culture and Coast: A Luxury Family Adventure through Cambodia, 9 days, price guide from €8,454 per person: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong. Sharing basis and flights not stated.
- Hotels it suggests
- Vietnam: Anantara Hoi An, Azerai La Residence Hue, Park Hyatt Saigon among the options. Cambodia: Shinta Mani Angkor, Rosewood Phnom Penh, Royal Sands Koh Rong.
- For children
- A bike ride to Duong Lam village, squid fishing and kayaking on Ha Long Bay, lantern-making in Hoi An, kite-making in Hue; in Cambodia, canopy sky bridges and ziplines for children aged five and over, snorkelling and paddleboarding on Koh Rong.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.9 from 2,614 reviews.
- Ask for
- The price in your own currency; Laos added to either trip, which its Laos family page says it can do.
- Not the fit if
- You want all three countries on one priced family page: Jacada prices Vietnam and Cambodia separately and has no Laos family itinerary.
Kensington ToursPrivate tours, Toronto
- Best for
- A lower-priced private Vietnam with connecting rooms and a family suite on the cruise
- Family trip and price
- Best of Vietnam for Families, 11 days, from $4,293 per person, double occupancy. Hotels, tours and transfers, a private driver, breakfasts and the regional flights are in the price; international airfare, visas, tips and most lunches and dinners are not.
- Route and hotels
- Hanoi (La Siesta Classic Hang Thung, connecting room), a night in a family suite on Capella Cruise, Hoi An (La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa), Ho Chi Minh City (La Siesta Premium Saigon Central, connecting room).
- For children
- A private scavenger hunt in the Old Quarter, water puppets, a market-to-table cooking class, caves and a lagoon from the cruise, the Cu Chi tunnels.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.8 from 2,884 reviews.
- Ask for
- Hotel upgrades; Angkor added: its Essential Vietnam with Angkor Wat (12 days, from $5,592) is not written for families.
- Not the fit if
- You want meals in the price: most lunches and dinners are excluded.
Scott DunnTailor-made since 1986, offices in the UK, US, Singapore and Hong Kong
- Best for
- A private Vietnam trip with a price for every month and five nights at Six Senses Con Dao
- Family trip and price
- Adventure Family Unplugged: Vietnam, 14 nights, from $7,900 per person, double occupancy, international flights excluded (US site); the page calls the price indicative and prints a price and deposit for every month to September 2027: $7,900 in October, May, June and September, $10,200 from November to April and in July and August.
- Route and hotels
- Hanoi two nights (Sofitel Legend Metropole), a night on Heritage Line Ginger in Ha Long Bay, Hoi An three (Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai), Ho Chi Minh City three (Park Hyatt Saigon), Con Dao five (Six Senses Con Dao).
- For children
- The trip page lists nothing written for children; its Vietnam for Families guide gives the Nam Hai kids’ club as ages 4 to 12 and Six Senses Con Dao’s as 3 to 12. The trip’s days include a water puppet show, Vespa rides, the Cu Chi tunnels by speedboat, snorkelling and beach picnics.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.6 from 282 reviews.
- Ask for
- Its Ultimate Indochina (14 nights, from $14,800) adapted for a family, since that route covers all three countries but is not written for one.
- Not the fit if
- You want the three countries priced as a family trip: the family trip is Vietnam only.
How many nights does each country need?
Three nights in each country at the least, Lauren Jafry says, with four in Luang Prabang; to do all three properly, “at least 12 days on the ground”. Her nights, country by country, from her answers above:
- Laos: three nights in Luang Prabang, “but I almost always encourage four”, then two in Vang Vieng and one in Vientiane with more time. The featured route gives Laos seven nights.
- Cambodia: three nights in Siem Reap as a starting point, “ideally longer”; with more time, three in the Cardamom Mountains, three in the Koh Rong Archipelago and one or two in Phnom Penh. The featured route gives Siem Reap three.
- Vietnam: thought of as three regions. North: two to three nights in Hanoi with an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, two in Ninh Binh or three in Sapa or Mai Chau. Centre: three in Phong Nha, two in Hue, three in Hoi An, three in Phu Yen. South: one to three in Saigon, two in Can Tho and three on Con Dao or Phu Quoc. The featured route gives the centre six.
- Nine days: one country, “or possibly two if you’re really set on combining destinations”.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos together?
January to March for the best weather across all three, Lauren Jafry says, with February and March her picks for this route. June and July work for a summer-break family. A December trip swaps Phu Yen for the Koh Rong Archipelago or Phu Quoc. Extraordinary Journeys’ own country pages put the dry season in Laos and Cambodia at November to April and mark November to February as the best months; they call November to April the best time for northern and southern Vietnam, with central Vietnam at its best from January to May.
- January to March: the best overall weather for the three countries; February and March are her top picks for this itinerary.
- June and July: the “green” season, which she says “gets a bad rap”: lush, fewer visitors, rain that “doesn’t necessarily mean all-day downpours”, ahead of the peak typhoon season in much of Vietnam.
- December: the route changes rather than a country dropping out. Phu Yen gives way to the Koh Rong Archipelago in southern Cambodia or Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam; the hotel swap she names is Song Saa Private Island for Zannier Bãi San Hô.
- For walkers: Hoi An gives way to Sapa or Mai Chau in northern Vietnam.
This site’s Vietnam vs Cambodia vs Laos page sets the three countries side by side for a first trip, temples and families.
Who to contact first
Start with the company whose published family trip is closest to yours, then ask one other for a second quote on the same brief.
- For all three countries in one private family trip, Laos first: Extraordinary Journeys; ask for Lauren Jafry and for what the $9,500 covers. Enquire.
- For the lowest published three-country price, built for two adults and two children: Audley Travel.
- For the three countries with the Metropole, Raffles and a Ha Long Bay cruise: Abercrombie & Kent.
- For Amansara and Six Senses on a three-country route in pounds: Ampersand Travel.
- For Vietnam only, with a price for every month: Scott Dunn.
- For the lowest published Vietnam price: Exotic Voyages, then Kensington Tours.
- For Vietnam with the Four Seasons Nam Hai and Park Hyatt Saigon: Black Tomato.
- For Cambodia with a beach, or Vietnam with Hue: Jacada Travel.
What to ask every company to itemise: the price for each child by age; the hotel and room type for each night; whether the villa or connecting rooms are confirmed; which days have a private guide; the internal flights and the train class; the Angkor pass and the e-visas; what is not included; the deposit and cancellation terms; how far ahead your month needs booking.
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos: the questions people ask
Who should I book with for a luxury trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos?
Nine luxury operators on this site’s Vietnam and Cambodia list publish a priced family trip to the region. Four cover all three countries: Extraordinary Journeys (17 days from $9,500 per person, Laos first), Audley Travel (14 days from $5,700, for two adults and two children), Abercrombie & Kent (13 days from €7,795) and Ampersand Travel (15 days from £9,120). Black Tomato, Exotic Voyages, Kensington Tours and Scott Dunn price Vietnam alone; Jacada Travel prices Vietnam and Cambodia separately. Facts read on each company’s own website on 27 October 2026; no company is scored.
How much does a luxury family trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos cost?
Four companies print a three-country family trip: Audley Travel from $5,700 per person for 14 days (two adults and two children), Abercrombie & Kent from €7,795 for 13 days, Extraordinary Journeys from $9,500 for 17 days and Ampersand Travel from £9,120 for 15 days. Vietnam alone is printed from $3,192 for 14 days (Exotic Voyages), $4,293 for 11 (Kensington Tours), $7,900 for 14 nights (Scott Dunn), £7,350 for 12 nights (Black Tomato) and a price guide of €11,238 for 12 days (Jacada Travel). Read 27 October 2026.
How many days do you need for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos?
Lauren Jafry of Extraordinary Journeys allows “at least 12 days on the ground” to experience the three countries properly. With nine days she recommends one country, or possibly two. Its featured family route runs 17 days: seven nights in Laos, three in Siem Reap, three in Hoi An and three at Phu Yen.
How many nights do you need in Luang Prabang?
Three nights is sufficient, Lauren Jafry says, “but I almost always encourage four”: the fourth gives a family room to slow down and enjoy the hotel. She names Amantaka and Rosewood Luang Prabang as two of her favourites. Extraordinary Journeys’ featured route spends three nights there, at Satri House; it offers a fourth in place of Vientiane and Vang Vieng on a shorter trip.
Laos first or Vietnam first: which way round should the trip run?
Laos first, for this route. Lauren Jafry designed it from Laos through Cambodia into Vietnam for jet lag, flight connections and the rhythm of the trip, ending with beach days in Phu Yen. Laos is landlocked; she says reversing the route can mean less convenient flights or extra visa requirements.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos together?
January to March for the best overall weather, says Lauren Jafry of Extraordinary Journeys, with February and March her top picks for this route. June and July suit families on summer break, in the “green” season. For December she swaps the Phu Yen beach for the Koh Rong Archipelago in Cambodia or Phu Quoc in Vietnam rather than leaving a country out.
Which country do travellers shortchange in Southeast Asia?
“Laos. Full stop,” says Lauren Jafry of Extraordinary Journeys: clients return telling her it was the highlight of the trip. Cambodia is the other, she says, when families assume two nights in Siem Reap will do; she recommends at least three. Beyond Angkor she names the Cardamom Mountains, Shinta Mani Wild and the Koh Rong Archipelago.
Is Extraordinary Journeys good for a family trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos?
Its Family trip to Southeast Asia is 17 days from $9,500 per person through Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap, Hoi An and Phu Yen, with two-bedroom villas in Siem Reap, Hoi An and Phu Yen. Its Asia specialist, Lauren Jafry, is on the Travel + Leisure A-List and Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Top Travel Specialists list. It has no Trustpilot reviews; Google shows 5.0 from 182. Its page prints no child price or inclusions.
What are the best alternatives to Extraordinary Journeys for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos?
Audley Travel for the lowest published three-country price, built for two adults and two children; Abercrombie & Kent for all three countries with the Sofitel Metropole and Raffles; Ampersand Travel for Amansara and Six Senses on a three-country route in pounds; Scott Dunn for Vietnam with a price for every month; Exotic Voyages and Kensington Tours for the lowest Vietnam prices; Black Tomato for Vietnam with the Four Seasons Nam Hai; Jacada Travel for Cambodia with a beach. Each publishes a priced family trip.
What do people get wrong when they put three countries into one trip?
“Trying to squeeze too much into too little time!” says Lauren Jafry of Extraordinary Journeys. “The last thing you want is to spend more time in airports than actually experiencing these incredible places.” Her rule: at least 12 days on the ground for all three; with nine days, one country, “or possibly two”.
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This page gives no score and no ranking. Extraordinary Journeys, whose itinerary and Asia specialist’s advice the page features, is shown first; the alternatives are alphabetical. A company is included if it is on this site’s Vietnam and Cambodia operators list and its own website publishes a priced trip to Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos made for families. Extraordinary Journeys is a paid partner of this site; it is included by the same rule and with its facts read the same way as every other company. Partners pay for labelled placement, never for how their facts read. Lauren Jafry’s answers were given in writing to Uncompromised Travel in October 2026; the clients’ words are from Extraordinary Journeys’ client evaluations, shared with the travellers’ agreement. Facts read 27 October 2026 from each company’s own website and Trustpilot; the Google figure for Extraordinary Journeys was read 12 October 2026. Photographs: Unsplash photographers as credited; Zannier Bãi San Hô, Frederik Wissink for Zannier Hotels and the Angkor gateway, all supplied by Extraordinary Journeys. How this site earns · How we work.