Each country has its own characteristics when mentioning the weather.

In Cambodia, there are 2 seasons around the year:

• Average temperature: 27-28°C
• Dry season (December - April) with north-east monsoon and hot wind blows
• Wet season (May - November) with increasing rainfall 

Laos also has a tropical climate with dry and wet seasons:

• Average temperature: around 32°C
• Dry season (November - April) with both high and low temperatures
• Wet season (May - September) with monsoon and high humidity

Vietnam's weather is different from the two above countries due to its three main regions and their own distinct climate patterns.

• North: warm spring (February - April, ), hot summer (May - August), sunny autumn (September - November), and cold winter (December - January). The obvious difference in temperature is between summer, 28-38°C, and winter, 10-20°C.
• Central: dry season (February - August), storm season (September - October), and rainy season (November - January). The average temperature is 20-30°C.
• South: dry season (November - April) with low humidity and rainy season (May - October) with frequent downpours in the afternoon. The average temperature is 25-36°C.

So the greatest time to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos is from November to April. During this period, there will be the least amount of rain with comfortable weather overall.

A trip to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia can cost about US $120-160 per day for one person (including accommodation but without flights). Take a look at our quick calculation of the Indochina trip’s cost per day.

With Join-in Tour:

• Economy 2*: US $125 per day
• Superior 3*: US $133 per day
• First Class 4*: US $153 per day

With Private Tour:

• Economy 2*: US $131 per day
• Superior 3*: US $139 per day
• First Class 4*: US $162 per day

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It takes at least 15-20 days (10 days in Vietnam, 3 days in Cambodia, and 5 days in Laos) to visit all must-see destinations and enjoy leisurely itineraries. However, in case you do not have much time and are not flexible enough to take an up-to-3-week journey, you might consider a 12-day or 14-day tour with shorter itineraries but more transfers and flights.

Yes, there are some specific visa requirements and visa exemptions for tourists when visiting Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. In general, three countries all accept visa exemption for citizens of ASEAN nations, together with some specific exceptions below:

• Vietnam: Citizens from Chile, Panama, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO).
• Laos: Citizens of Japan, Korea, Russia, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
• Cambodia: Citizens of Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Hungary, India, Iran, Japan, Mongolia, Peru, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, and South Korea.

There are also 2 common types of visa with different fees for travelers, which are Visa On Arrival and e-Visa.

• In Vietnam: VOA costs around US $20 - 40, and e-Visa is about US $45.
• In Laos: VOA takes US $30 - 50, e-Visa might take US $45.
• In Cambodia: VOA goes US $30, and e-Visa ranges from US $36 - 42.

You should prepare the following things when making a visa online:

• Clearly scanned file of a passport 
• Photographs that are not taken from passport (size 4x6, no glass-wear)
• Provide date of entry and port of entry
• A fee corresponding to the type of visa you choose

If you want to get a proper visa for an Indochina tour, feel free to contact us for more information and support.  

A 15-day trip to Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia can be the best choice for first-timers to see the best parts of the three nations. With prices starting at US $2178 per pax, you will be amazed by these remarkable details of the tour: