Southeast Asia Trip - November 2026

🌏 Southeast Asia Trip - November 2026

🏆 CHEAPEST START DATE: November 11, 2026

Flight-only Total Trip Cost: ₹1,05,365 per person

With bus on Leg 6 (recommended): ₹83,742-₹84,542 per person

📅 COMPLETE ITINERARY

#	Date	Route	Price	Airline	Nights
1	Wed, Nov 11	Delhi → Hanoi	₹14,585	Vietjet	4
2	Sun, Nov 15	Hanoi → Luang Prabang	₹15,781	Thai AirAsia	4
3	Thu, Nov 19	Luang Prabang → Bangkok	₹11,622	Bangkok Airways	3
4	Sun, Nov 22	Bangkok → Krabi	₹4,502	Bangkok Airways	6
5	Sat, Nov 28	Krabi → Phnom Penh	₹9,541	Thai AirAsia	3
6	Tue, Dec 1	Phnom Penh → Siem Reap	₹700-₹1,500 (Bus) / ₹22,323 (Flight)	Bus operators / Bangkok Airways	4
7	Sat, Dec 5	Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh	₹16,087	Vietnam Airlines	4
8	Wed, Dec 9	Ho Chi Minh → Delhi	₹10,924	Vietjet	Return

💰 COST SUMMARY

Scenario	1 Person	2 People
Flight-only (all 8 legs by air)	₹1,05,365	₹2,10,730
Bus on Leg 6 (Phnom Penh → Siem Reap)	₹83,742-₹84,542	₹1,67,484-₹1,69,084

🗓️ Trip Timeline

Nov 11 ───→ Nov 15 ───→ Nov 19 ───→ Nov 22 ───→ Nov 28 ───→ Dec 1 ───→ Dec 5 ───→ Dec 9
Delhi      Hanoi       LPQ        Bangkok    Krabi     Phnom Penh  Siem Reap   HCM     Delhi
 ↓ 4 nights   ↓ 4 nights   ↓ 3 nights  ↓ 6 nights  ↓ 3 nights   ↓ 4 nights   ↓ 4 nights  ↓

🏨 City Stay Details

City	Nights	Check-in	Check-out
Hanoi 🇻🇳	4	Wed, Nov 11	Sun, Nov 15
Luang Prabang 🇱🇦	4	Sun, Nov 15	Thu, Nov 19
Bangkok 🇹🇭	3	Thu, Nov 19	Sun, Nov 22
Krabi 🇹🇭	6	Sun, Nov 22	Sat, Nov 28
Phnom Penh 🇰🇭	3	Sat, Nov 28	Tue, Dec 1
Siem Reap 🇰🇭	4	Tue, Dec 1	Sat, Dec 5
Ho Chi Minh 🇻🇳	4	Sat, Dec 5	Wed, Dec 9

📊 Start Date Comparison

Comparison below is the original flight-only baseline.

Start Date	Total Cost	Difference
Nov 11	₹1,05,365	✅ CHEAPEST
Nov 15	₹1,09,532	+₹4,167
Nov 12	₹1,13,444	+₹8,079
Nov 13	₹1,15,208	+₹9,843
Nov 16	₹1,15,585	+₹10,220
Nov 10	₹1,16,960	+₹11,595

🎯 Booking Priority

Decide Leg 6 mode first - Bus (USD 8-17) vs Flight (₹22,323)
Hanoi → Luang Prabang (₹15,781) - Limited routes to Laos
Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh (₹16,087) - Vietnam Airlines
Delhi → Hanoi (₹14,585) - International flight

🗺️ Route Map

Map reflects original flight pricing for Leg 6; bus alternative is now preferred.

                    ┌───────── DELHI ──────────┐
                    │                         │
                    │ ₹14,585                 │ ₹10,924
                    │ Vietjet                 │ Vietjet
                    ▼                         ▼
              ┌── HANOI ──────────────── HO CHI MIN ───┐
              │   (4 nights)               (4 nights)   │
              │ ₹15,781 Thai AirAsia                  │
              ▼                                      │
           LUANG PRABANG ◄────────────────────────────┘
              │   (4 nights)
              │ ₹11,622 Bangkok Airways
              ▼
           BANGKOK
              │   (3 nights)
              │ ₹4,502 Bangkok Airways
              ▼
             KRABI
              │   (6 nights)
              │ ₹9,541 Thai AirAsia
              ▼
          PHNOM PENH ◄────────────────┐
              │   (3 nights)          │
              │ ₹22,323             │ ₹16,087
              │ Bangkok Airways     │ Vietnam Airlines
              ▼                     ▼
          SIEM REAP ──────────► HCM
              (4 nights)

✈️ Flight + Surface Transport Details

Leg 1: Delhi → Hanoi

Date: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Price: ₹14,585
Airline: Vietjet
Stops: 1 stop (via Ho Chi Minh)

Leg 2: Hanoi → Luang Prabang

Date: Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Price: ₹15,781
Airline: Thai AirAsia
Stops: 1 stop (via Bangkok)

Leg 3: Luang Prabang → Bangkok

Date: Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Price: ₹11,622
Airline: Bangkok Airways
Stops: Direct ✈️

Leg 4: Bangkok → Krabi

Date: Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Price: ₹4,502
Airline: Bangkok Airways
Stops: Direct ✈️

Leg 5: Krabi → Phnom Penh

Date: Sat, Nov 28, 2026
Price: ₹9,541
Airline: Thai AirAsia
Stops: 1 stop (via Bangkok)

Leg 6: Phnom Penh → Siem Reap (Recommended by Bus)

Date: Tue, Dec 1, 2026
Recommended: Bus (5h15m-7h, USD 8-17 / ~₹700-₹1,500)
Good Operators: Giant Ibis, VET Airbus, Larryta, Saly, Capitol, Mey Hong
Flight Backup: ₹22,323 on Bangkok Airways (1 stop via Bangkok)

Leg 6 Bus Snapshot (researched Mar 18, 2026)

Typical duration: 5h15m-7h
Typical fare: USD 8-17
High-comfort pick: Giant Ibis (~6h, from USD 17)
Balanced pick: Larryta (~6h, from USD 13.45)
Budget picks: Saly / Capitol / Mey Hong (~USD 9-10)
Frequency: Up to ~266 buses/day (redBus)
Booking: redbus.com.kh or direct operator websites

Leg 7: Siem Reap → Ho Chi Minh

Date: Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Price: ₹16,087
Airline: Vietnam Airlines
Stops: Direct ✈️

Leg 8: Ho Chi Minh → Delhi

Date: Wed, Dec 9, 2026
Price: ₹10,924
Airline: Vietjet
Stops: 1 stop

📋 Booking Checklist

Set price alerts on Google Flights for 7 flight legs
Book Phnom Penh → Siem Reap bus (preferred) 2-7 days in advance
Keep Leg 6 flight as backup only if bus options are sold out
Book Hanoi → Luang Prabang (limited options)
Book remaining legs in order of price (highest first)
Check visa requirements:
- Vietnam: E-visa required
- Laos: Visa on arrival / E-visa
- Thailand: Visa exemption (30 days)
- Cambodia: E-visa required

💡 Tips to Save More

Book early morning flights - Often cheaper
Check nearby airports - Don Mueang (DMK) vs Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Consider overnight buses/trains for short routes:
- Phnom Penh → Siem Reap (5h15m-7h by bus, ~$8-$17)
- Bangkok → Krabi (overnight train available)
Use incognito mode when searching to avoid price tracking
Book on Tuesday/Wednesday for potentially lower prices

📱 Price Alert Setup

Set up alerts on: 1. Google Flights 2. Skyscanner 3. Kayak

🏨 Accommodation Suggestions

City	Recommended Areas	Budget/night
Hanoi	Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem	₹1,500-3,000
Luang Prabang	Old Town	₹2,000-4,000
Bangkok	Sukhumvit, Silom	₹1,500-3,500
Krabi	Ao Nang	₹2,000-5,000
Phnom Penh	Riverside	₹1,500-3,000
Siem Reap	Old Market	₹1,500-3,500
Ho Chi Minh	District 1	₹1,500-3,000

Generated: March 18, 2026 Sources: SerpAPI Google Flights, redBus Cambodia, CheckMyBus