Essentials of Vietnam and Cambodia in 15 days is a wonderful tour to explore the most beautiful places of the two countries. You will start your trip to Vietnam with the capital of Hanoi. Then, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. In the center of Vietnam, you can discover Hue, Danang, and Hoi An which are cities of Vietnamese cultural heritage. Relax at the beautiful sandy beach of Nha Trang. Explore the vibrant city of Saigon and the mysterious Mekong Delta. Later on your trip, you can discover the Temples of Angkor in Siem Reap and the capital Phnom Penh of Cambodia. Join the Essentials of Cambodia and Vietnam tour with IDC Travel!
Welcome to Hanoi!
After arriving at Hanoi Airport, your IDC travel guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel for rest.
You will briefly introduce the travel route. Afterward, the tour guide will take you to a good restaurant in Hanoi for a meal.
Overnight at the hotel.
Ham Ca Map, Hanoi Old Quarter
Included: Airport pick-up, Accommodation, Meals: dinner.
Have breakfast at the hotel and then we will start touring the city.
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important symbol of Vietnamese history and unity. Then, see the One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda. You will also visit the Temple of Literature, the first University of Vietnam in the 16th century.
Hoan Kiem Lake – Temple of Literature – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Afterward, in the afternoon, you will visit the Museum of Ethnology. This museum will offer you information about the 54 minorities living in Vietnam. Then, we’ll take a pedicab ride to discover Hanoi’s old quarter. Visit Dong Xuan Market and watch a beautiful water puppet show in the city center.
Free meals and a night at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking Guide, Visit Fees, Meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Halong by car and arriving at Halong Port around noon.
Board your junk and enjoy a welcome drink. Settle into your private cabin and enjoy the seafood lunch on board.
Your cruise will sail around the bay and take you back to small islands such as Mat Quy Island, Cap De Island, and But Moc Island. We will explore various caves like Trong Cave (Drum) or Trinh Nu Cave (Virgin).
Luxury cruise in Halong Bay
Take a break to visit the floating fishing village where you will explore the lifestyle and traditions of the locals. Explore Luon Cave and then enjoy free time to swim and sunbathe on the deck. Dinner will be served before dark.
Overnight on the junk in your private and comfortable cabin.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit Fees, Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Get up early to take in the beauty of the sunrise. You can enjoy the fresh sea air while tasting a cup of tea, coffee, or fruit juice. Enjoy the singing of the birds and the silence of the seaside. Visit the Cave of Surprises in the morning. Then, you will have time to rest and swim on Ti Top Beach.
Before returning to the port at around 11:30 AM, you will be served a buffet.
Main hall of Do Temple
When you arrive at the port, take the car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, you will visit Do Temple (Den Do) and Dinh Bang Village.
After that, go straight to the airport to catch your evening flight to Hue.
Upon arrival, you will meet your driver and tour guide at the airport and then be escorted to the hotel for check-in procedures.
Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Hanoi – Hue flight ticket, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel.
Today, you will discover the elegant city of Hue. Visit the former Imperial Citadel which was built in the early 19th century by Emperor Gia Long. The Citadel has a French military architectural style by Vauban. Hue is a city at the heart of Vietnam’s cultural heritage which was declared a UNESCO historical heritage in 1993. Explore the Imperial Mausoleum and the Khai Dinh Tomb.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Thang Long Imperial Citadel
In the afternoon, take a sampan cruise on the Perfume River. You will visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Minh Mang Tomb. Discover the Dong Ba Market where there are the most beautiful conical hats in Vietnam.
Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking Guide, Visit Fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and then depart to Hoi An. As you sail along the sea, admire the summit of Cloud Pass (Hai Van) where you will have a magnificent panoramic view of Lang Co Beach and the surroundings of Da Nang. Take a break at Lang Co. Beach.
Arrive in Da Nang and visit the Cham Museum, which houses the largest collection of Cham art objects. Afterward, you will have lunch on your own before continuing the drive to Hoi An.
Hoi An Ancient Town by night
In the afternoon, visit ancient Hoi An which was the major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries. We will admire its classic Vietnamese architecture. Stroll through the ancient city and visit the merchants’ houses and the Japanese Covered Bridge (400 years old). Do not forget to discover the local market full of smells and colors.
Meal and evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast before heading to Da Nang Airport and catch your flight to Nha Trang.
You will arrive in Nha Trang in the late morning and transfer to the resort. Take a short break before having lunch. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Meals on your own and overnight at the resort.
Nha Trang Beach City
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Danang – Nha Trang flight ticket, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.
Breakfast at the resort.
Enjoy free time at Nha Trang Beach. You can rent a sunbed and umbrella, swim in the clear blue waters, or stroll along the beachfront promenade. There are also several beachfront coffee shops and restaurants where you can enjoy a fresh coconut or a cold drink.
Nha Trang beach
Overnight at the resort.
Included: Accommodation at the Resort with breakfast.
You will have another day to relax in Nha Trang.
After having your breakfast at the hotel, head to Po Nagar Cham Towers, an ancient temple complex that dates back to the 7th – 12th centuries. The towers are a great place to learn about Cham culture and enjoy panoramic views of the Nha Trang coastline and the Cai River.
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Meals on your own and overnight at the resort.
Included: Accommodation at the Resort with breakfast.
Have breakfast at the resort and then enjoy free time before transferring to Nha Trang Airport and flying to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Ho Chi Minh City
Settle into the hotel and enjoy your free time.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City flight, Engish-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.
Have breakfast and then you will depart to My Tho.
Take a boat trip on the Mekong Delta to experience the lives of the locals. You will visit a snake farm that is used to make alcohol and medicines. Next, we will visit a floating market in the Mekong Delta.
Daily life on the Mekong Delta
Have lunch during your tour.
In the afternoon, take the road back to Ho Chi Minh City where you will arrive in the late afternoon.
Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and then you will start to discover the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.
You will visit the former Presidential Palace and the War Museum. Explore the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Town Hall, and the Municipal Theater. Then, explore Xa Loi Pagoda, Ben Thanh Local Market, and Chinatown.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Notre Dame Cathedral
In the afternoon, transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport and catch your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel for checking procedures.
Dinner and evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap flight ticket, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.
Get up early in the morning and take in the beauty of the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Start your tour of the famous temples of Angkor. You will visit the South Gate where the temple of Angkor Thom is built by King Jayavarman VII. Explore the Bayon that has the four enigmatic faces.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Continue to visit the Bapoun which is one of the most spectacular temples of Angkor of the time. You will explore the Terrace of the Leper King and discover the Terrace of the Elephants which was used as the Place of Public Ceremonies.
In the afternoon, you will visit the most famous Angkor Wat temple. Climb the hill of Phnom Bakkeng to admire the panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Free meals and a night at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the airport and take the flight to Phnom Penh.
Royal Palace – Phnom Penh
You will explore the Royal Palace, which is a stunning complex that serves as the official residence of King Cambodia. Then discover Cheung Ek which is a place of genocide.
(Warning: these activities are not recommended for children and people of sensitive souls).
Free meals and a night at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Siem Reap – Phnom Penh flight ticket, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.
Have breakfast at the hotel. You will have free time before leaving for the airport for your return flight/the rest of your trip.
Included: Breakfast and Airport drop-off.
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