Highlights of Vietnam - Cambodia tour
An epic adventure encompassing Vietnam and Cambodia, experience the magic of the Mekong to the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor. This is an unforgettable journey of history and culture that can be tailored to different levels of accommodation.
Tour brief
- Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
- Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B, L)
- Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B, L,D)
- Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B)
- Day 5: Ha Noi – Fly to Hue (B,L)
- Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B)
- Day 7: Hoi An - My Son excursion (B,L)
- Day 8: Hoi An - Fly to Saigon (B, L)
- Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho (B,L)
- Day 10: Can Tho – HCMC - Phnom Penh (B,L)
- Day 11: Phnom Penh (B)
- Day 12: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B,L)
- Day 13: Siem Reap (B,L)
- Day 14: Siem Reap (B,L)
- Day 15: Siem Reap – Departure (B)
PRICE AND BOOKING
Tours & Packages | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | > 6 pax | Single Supplement | |
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3 stars | 2 pax$1184 | 3-4 pax$1138 | 5-6 pax$1096 | > 6 pax$1026 | Single Supplement$428 | Tour Enquiry |
4 stars | 2 pax$1326 | 3-4 pax$1292 | 5-6 pax$1116 | > 6 pax$1056 | Single Supplement$662 | Tour Enquiry |
5 stars | 2 pax$1818 | 3-4 pax$1689 | 5-6 pax$1514 | > 6 pax$1462 | Single Supplement$857 | Tour Enquiry |
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
You are welcome at Noi Bai airport and then transfer to the hotel for check-in. half day trip to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. This traditional craft village has a history over 100 years of making the incense. Now this village becomes a pretty good destination for photo tours, with many colorful insense bundles are aranged in many shapes, flowers.... Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B, L)
The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilts House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda nearby, the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda. Take 01 hour cyclo tour around the Old Quarter to enjoy the soul and sound of Hanoi. End the day with a show of Water Puppet.
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay overnight on Boat (B, L,D)
After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay with 4 hours travelling for the overnight cruise on a deluxe junk. Begin with a seafood lunch then explore some limestone caves. In the afternoon enjoy a swim or relax in the sun on the top deck or try your hand at some kayaking. overnight on the Boat
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B)
This morning continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak. At around midday, the boat will return to the main harbour before transferring to an awaiting vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi to spend the night.
Day 5: Ha Noi – Fly to Hue (B,L)
Fly to Hue in the morning with 01 hour flight.
On arrival, we board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. This time we head out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Setting in the converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area.
This afternoon we embark on a tour of Hue City including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue .
Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B)
Free time in the morning.
In the afternoon, drive to Hoi An via Danang. Stop over at the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co before a scenic route climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds (Hai Van Pass).
On arrival in Hoi An in late afternoon, transfer to hotel.
Day 7: Hoi An - My Son excursion (B,L)
In the morning, drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 40 kms southwest of Hoi An. My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
Back to Hoi An for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the tranquility and charm of Hoi An Town with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, brightly painted temples and pagodas make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. Ovenight in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An - Fly to Saigon (B, L)
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the afternoon on a guided tour of the highlights of this bustling, cosmopolitan city including the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors. Nearby are the Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho (B,L)
Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where we cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant in the heart of the Mekong, complete with tropical fruits. We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and visit VinhTrang pagoda, a combination of Asian and European pagoda before heading Can Tho city, heart of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 10: Can Tho – HCMC - Phnom Penh (B,L)
After breakfast, take a boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit the Cai Rang floating market, which are the best in the region. You will probably have tried Vietnamese vermicelli soup, so now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and talk with the local people. Learn how to cross a "monkey bridge" which is built from a single bamboo. After lunch, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for the late after noon flight to Pnom Penh
On arrival at Phnom Penh International airport, our tour guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel, check in, time at leisure.
Day 11: Phnom Penh City Tour (B,L)
8h00 : Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for the Phnom Penh City Tour. We explore “the hidden pearl of Asia” with a guided tour of the city stopping at sites of interest along the way, including the spectacular Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda (Emerald Buddha), the pagoda at Wat Phnom, the Independence Monument and the recently unveiled statute commemorating the late King Father (Sihanouk).
For an insight into Cambodian religious life, visit a local temple in time to witness the Buddhist monks’ traditional pre-lunch chants (not guaranteed).
12h00 : Lunch in a local restaurant
13h30 : After lunch, we continue our tour of Phnom Penh by taking a sobering walk through Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21). Here there are stark and moving reminders of Cambodia’s recent tragic past. Our expert guide will explain the historical, political and social context of the bleak period of Khmer history which followed the fall of Phnom Penh in April 1975. Then continue on to Choeung Ek Memorial, one of the infamous Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge executed around 17,000 of the estimated 2 million Cambodians who perished under the Pol Pot regime.
17h00 : Transfer back to your hotel, time at leisure.
Day 12: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)
In the morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap
Afternoon: visit Chantier Ecole-Artisan d’angkor, the place are in the Ministry of Education was constructed in 1992 and this place renowned woodworking, stone carving and polychrome training center and workshops. Free tour of the classes and workshops offer a glimpse into the unique skills training program, teaching young artists in the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap - Ankor Wat Complex (B,L)
Today we start to world heritage areas on the roads less travelled. Ride among the jungle passing local village and local shop. It’s a very special and acting day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourists.
The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap - Ankor Wat Complex (B,L)
This morning, we start to visit Banteay Srei: nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving. Continue to visit Banteay Samré, the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, Prasat Kravan - with its unique brick sculptures, Srah Srang - The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing, Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls).
Day 15: Siem Reap – Departure (B)
Time at your own leisure until get transfered to the airport for your flight departure. End of our services.
You are welcome at Noi Bai airport and then transfer to the hotel for check-in. half day trip to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. This traditional craft village has a history over 100 years of making the incense. Now this village becomes a pretty good destination for photo tours, with many colorful insense bundles are aranged in many shapes, flowers.... Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B, L)
The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilts House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda nearby, the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda. Take 01 hour cyclo tour around the Old Quarter to enjoy the soul and sound of Hanoi. End the day with a show of Water Puppet.
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay overnight on Boat (B, L,D)
After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay with 4 hours travelling for the overnight cruise on a deluxe junk. Begin with a seafood lunch then explore some limestone caves. In the afternoon enjoy a swim or relax in the sun on the top deck or try your hand at some kayaking. overnight on the Boat
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B)
This morning continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak. At around midday, the boat will return to the main harbour before transferring to an awaiting vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi to spend the night.
Day 5: Ha Noi – Fly to Hue (B,L)
Fly to Hue in the morning with 01 hour flight.
On arrival, we board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. This time we head out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Setting in the converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area.
This afternoon we embark on a tour of Hue City including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue .
Day 6: Hue – Hoi An (B)
Free time in the morning.
In the afternoon, drive to Hoi An via Danang. Stop over at the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co before a scenic route climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds (Hai Van Pass).
On arrival in Hoi An in late afternoon, transfer to hotel.
Day 7: Hoi An - My Son excursion (B,L)
In the morning, drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 40 kms southwest of Hoi An. My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
Back to Hoi An for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the tranquility and charm of Hoi An Town with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, brightly painted temples and pagodas make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. Ovenight in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An - Fly to Saigon (B, L)
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the afternoon on a guided tour of the highlights of this bustling, cosmopolitan city including the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors. Nearby are the Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho (B,L)
Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where we cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant in the heart of the Mekong, complete with tropical fruits. We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and visit VinhTrang pagoda, a combination of Asian and European pagoda before heading Can Tho city, heart of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 10: Can Tho – HCMC - Phnom Penh (B,L)
After breakfast, take a boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit the Cai Rang floating market, which are the best in the region. You will probably have tried Vietnamese vermicelli soup, so now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and talk with the local people. Learn how to cross a "monkey bridge" which is built from a single bamboo. After lunch, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for the late after noon flight to Pnom Penh
On arrival at Phnom Penh International airport, our tour guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel, check in, time at leisure.
Day 11: Phnom Penh City Tour (B,L)
8h00 : Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for the Phnom Penh City Tour. We explore “the hidden pearl of Asia” with a guided tour of the city stopping at sites of interest along the way, including the spectacular Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda (Emerald Buddha), the pagoda at Wat Phnom, the Independence Monument and the recently unveiled statute commemorating the late King Father (Sihanouk).
For an insight into Cambodian religious life, visit a local temple in time to witness the Buddhist monks’ traditional pre-lunch chants (not guaranteed).
12h00 : Lunch in a local restaurant
13h30 : After lunch, we continue our tour of Phnom Penh by taking a sobering walk through Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21). Here there are stark and moving reminders of Cambodia’s recent tragic past. Our expert guide will explain the historical, political and social context of the bleak period of Khmer history which followed the fall of Phnom Penh in April 1975. Then continue on to Choeung Ek Memorial, one of the infamous Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge executed around 17,000 of the estimated 2 million Cambodians who perished under the Pol Pot regime.
17h00 : Transfer back to your hotel, time at leisure.
Day 12: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)
In the morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap
Afternoon: visit Chantier Ecole-Artisan d’angkor, the place are in the Ministry of Education was constructed in 1992 and this place renowned woodworking, stone carving and polychrome training center and workshops. Free tour of the classes and workshops offer a glimpse into the unique skills training program, teaching young artists in the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap - Ankor Wat Complex (B,L)
Today we start to world heritage areas on the roads less travelled. Ride among the jungle passing local village and local shop. It’s a very special and acting day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourists.
The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap - Ankor Wat Complex (B,L)
This morning, we start to visit Banteay Srei: nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving. Continue to visit Banteay Samré, the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, Prasat Kravan - with its unique brick sculptures, Srah Srang - The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing, Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls).
Day 15: Siem Reap – Departure (B)
Time at your own leisure until get transfered to the airport for your flight departure. End of our services.
Inclusions
- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
- All private transportation.
- Accommodation shared in Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English speaking local tour guides
- Private boat trips as per tour
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets.
- Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter.
- Services charges and government tax.
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Exclusions
- Internal flight ticket (quoted seperately)
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 01 passport photo each person)
- Cambodia visa fee at the border (US$25 & 01 passport photo each person)
- Other services not mentioned above.
Hotels
- 3* hotel category+ Hanoi : Mk Premium Hotel
+ Ha Long : Ha Long Oriental Sails
+ Hue : Alba Spa Hotel
+ Hoi An : Emm Hotel Hoi An
+ Ho Chi Minh : Elios Hotel
+ Can Tho : The West Hotel
+ Phnom Penh : Katari Hotel
+ Siem Reap : Angkor Village Hotel
- 4* hotel category
+ Hanoi : Anatole Hotel Hanoi
+ Ha Long : Pelican Luxury Cruise
+ Hue : Eldora Hotel
+ Hoi An : Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa
+ Ho Chi Minh : Grand Silverland hotel
+ Can Tho : Victoria Can Tho resort
+ Phnom Penh : Anik Palace Hotel
+ Siem Reap : The Aviary Hotel
- 5* hotel category
+ Hanoi : Apricot Hotel
+ Ha Long : Scarlet Pearl cruise
+ Hue : La Residence Hue hotel
+ Hoi An : Anantara Hoi An Resort
+ Ho Chi Minh : Intercontinental Saigon hotel
+ Can Tho : Victoria Can Tho resort
+ Phnom Penh : Palace Gate Hotel
+ Siem Reap : Angkor Village Hotel
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