A trip to Vietnam and Cambodia in 18 days will allow you to explore the cultural beauty of two countries from stunning ethnic encounters to famous historical sites, creating many unforgettable memories. The trip will start in Hanoi, Vietnam and end in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Along the way, you will enjoy Vietnamese cuisine, explore Cambodian temples and markets, taste local cuisine, admire the beauty of Angkor Wat and much more!
Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, the guide will welcome you and then take you to your hotel.
Leaving the airport, you will be immersed in another charming universe. On the way to the city center (the airport is about 45 minutes to 1 hour from the city center), you will see strange traffic rules, the first surprise for foreigners coming to this S-shaped country for the first time.
Check-in at your hotel.
Hanoi Old Quarter
Rooms will be available around early afternoon (14:00), if you arrive in Vietnam early in the morning, upon your request, we will make a special reservation to ensure your room availability by adding an additional fee. Please inform us.
If you do not want to use this service, you can leave your luggage at the reception to freely explore the city while waiting for check-in.
Free time to rest and recover after a long flight at your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide.
After having breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature (the first University of Vietnam in the 16th century), Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the 54 ethnic groups living in the country through 25,000 artifacts from their daily lives: traditional costumes, jewelry, musical instruments and weapons all illustrate the customs and habits of the Kinh and other ethnic minorities of Vietnam. Your trip will then continue with a cyclo ride through the heart of Old Hanoi before going to watch a water puppet show.
Water Puppet Show
Free dinner. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will take you to Mai Chau (140km-4h drive), a valley where the White Thai, H’Mong, Dao, Muong ethnic minorities live. Stop at Thung Khe Pass to admire the panoramic view of the lush green valley of Mai Chau, home to the White Thai ethnic minority. This is a beautiful village at the foot of the Hoang Lien Mountains, nestled in a beautiful valley dotted with steep hills. You can enjoy stunning views of limestone sugar loaves, traditional stilt houses, terraced fields and fish ponds. Around noon, you will arrive at Poom Coong village and have lunch at a local’s home.
Biking in Mai Chau
Cycle to explore Mai Chau Valley and Poom Coong Village through the mountainous landscapes and rice fields. Then, trek to Van Village and Mai Hich Village (about 2 hours walk) to admire the botanical gardens, stilt houses, fish ponds, and terraced rice fields and learn about the daily life of the Thai people.
Dinner and overnight at a local house in Mai Hich Village in Mai Chau.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
After breakfast at the homestay, trek for about 1.5 hours to meet the ethnic minorities, and experience the lush landscape and local life with the locals.
Drive to Pu Luong (2.5 hours drive). After lunch, you will easily walk for 2-3 hours to the beautiful villages located on the hillside, surrounded by beautiful rice fields. Here, you can see the handmade bamboo water wheels.
Mai Chau
Free dinner. Night at a local’s house.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast at the homestay, drive about 4 hours to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival at noon, you will have lunch at your leisure.
In the afternoon, you will explore Tam Coc by rowing boat. You will sail on Ngo Dong River, passing through 3 caves (Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba). Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscapes: limestone rocks rising from the water, small temples, lotus flowers (in June and July), ducks swimming in the river, rice fields…
Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
In the late afternoon, you will return to your hotel to rest. Free dinner.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a cruise in Halong Bay. You can stop on the road to admire the landscapes or take pictures of the children watching the buffaloes.
12.00 – 12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International Port.
12.30 – 13.00: Enjoy a welcome drink and a brief overview of the cruise.
13.30 – 15.00: Lunch while cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating landscapes on the way.
15.15 – 15.40: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
15:45 – 18:00: Relax on a white sand beach at Hon Co Island for swimming or kayaking.
18:00 – 19:00: Return to the cruise to relax before dinner.
20.00 – 21.00: Relax, enjoy the fresh air and overnight on board.
Bai Tu Long Bay
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking boat guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
07.30 – 08.00: Enjoy a morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08.30 – 09.30: Visit the fishing village of Vung Vieng by rustic row boat.
10.00: Departure from the cabin. Start the cruise towards the port while having lunch.
11.45 – 12.00: Get off the cruise.
Transfer to Hanoi Airport for the flight to Hue. Upon arrival, the driver will take you to the hotel.
Vung Vieng floating village
Free dinner. Night at the hotel.
Included: Ttransportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Hanoi – Hue flight ticket, Meals: breakfast, lunch
The ancient capital of Vietnam, Hue is the heart of Vietnam’s cultural heritage. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The city and the river that flows through it, the Huong River, have inspired many Vietnamese artists, painters, singers and poets. Hue is a peaceful city in an amazing setting.
After breakfast, you will take a sampan cruise on the Huong River. You will admire the countryside along the river. Stop at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda – the Temple of the Heavenly Mother. The cruise will then continue to the Tomb of King Tu Duc
In the afternoon, you will discover the Imperial Citadel, built by Emperor Gia Long and inspired by the French Vauban military architectural style.
Hue’s Imperial Citadel
Dong Ba Market is a must-see place where you can experience the real life of locals, taste specialties and buy good souvenirs.
Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Hoi An. Passing Hai Van Pass, you will admire the panoramic view of Lang Co Beach in the north and the surrounding area in the south of Da Nang.
View of Lang Co beach
In Da Nang, you will stop to discover the Cham Sculpture Museum.
Upon arrival in Hoi An – known as the city of lanterns, you will check in to your hotel and then have free time to enjoy the rest of the day. Spend time admiring the vibrant night beauty of this lantern city. The Japanese Bridge has a different beauty, the pace of life is vibrant but not too noisy and tiring. Everything is perfect for resting at the end of the day.
Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. You will enjoy free time before going to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our driver will take you to your hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Free dinner. Night at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City flight ticket, Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit some key tourist destinations of the city such as Reunification Palace (former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975), Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Saigon Central Post Office
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue your trip to Cho Lon: The Chinatown then to Binh Tay big market and end at Thien Hau (Heavenly Lady) Pagoda.
Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Ttransportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast, you discover the Mekong Delta.
Known as the “River of Nine Dragons” because of its nine branches that flow into the South China Sea, the Mekong Delta is the “rice basket” of Vietnam.
First, take a boat trip to Baodin Natural Canal. Along the way, you can see fruit trees and stilt houses. Then, visit My Tho Fruit Market.
Sampan ride in My Tho
You will continue your journey to the island of “Turtle”. Then, you will have lunch in the heart of an orchard.
In the afternoon, take a boat trip along the natural canal from Tan Trach to Ben Tre under the shade of coconut trees. You will visit trading families and experience farm life.
You can take a walk under the fruit trees of Thoi Son islet.
Continue the cruise by rowing the boat before returning to My Tho.
You will drive to Can Tho. Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to explore Cai Rang floating market before going to Chau Doc (about more than 3 hours).
Cai Rang Floating Market
Free lunch.
In the afternoon, you will explore the Sam Mountain area with pagodas and temples located at the foot of the mountain such as Tay An Pagoda – the most original pagoda, thanks to its combined style of Hinduism and Buddhism. Two elephants are at the entrance of the pagoda. The one on the right is white and has six tusks.
After Tay An Pagoda, continue to visit Ba Chua Xu Temple. Legend has it that the statue was originally located on the top of Sam Mountain. There, Cambodian Hindus abandoned the statue in their hasty escape. When the statue was discovered, it was carried to the foot of the mountain by twelve girls, all virgins. The statue was too heavy, so the girls left it where the temple dedicated to her now stands. A very interesting and attractive place to visit.
Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will explore a green area.
Cajuput forests are located about 30 km from Chau Doc town, home to a typical wetland ecosystem in the west of Hau River. It is also known as a protected natural habitat of the special-use forest system in Vietnam.
The impression of most visitors about Tra Su forest is “green”. When entering the cajuput forest, visitors will be immersed in the green and fresh landscape all year round. After arriving at the entrance of the cajuput forest, visitors will be taken to explore the cliffs. This is a means of transporting visitors on the river, a tour on the river with the green forest above. There are many species of birds in the lotus fields near visitors. This will be a definite experience that everyone should try when coming to Chau Doc.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest
Free dinner. Night at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the flight to Siem Reap.
Upon your arrival at Siem Reap airport, our driver will take you to the hotel.
Free dinner. Night in Siem Reap.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap flight ticket.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart with your guide on a private car to Angkor Site. Explore the sites of Angkor Thom: Bayon Mountain Temple, Terrace of the Leper King, Baphoun, Baksei Chamkrong, the Old Royal Palace and Terrace of the Elephants.
Angkor Thom
Free lunch.
In the afternoon, continue your journey to the famous temple of Angkor Wat “the city that became a pagoda”.
Return to your hotel.
Free dinner. Night in Siem Reap.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start this morning at the Banteay Srei temple. The “City of Women” is a fully sculpted pink sandstone jewel dedicated to Shiva and built by King Jayavarman V in the 10th century, passing by the Prasat Kravan temple built in 921.
After a free lunch, explore the floating village of Kompong Khleang, about 50km from Siem Reap, and follow the path through the typical Cambodian landscapes. You will observe Cambodian rural life as it plays out on the water through the rice paddies. Meeting the villagers and discovering their rhythms and traditions will allow you to truly immerse yourself in Cambodian culture.
Floating village in Kompong Khleang
Return to Siem Reap.
Free dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will enjoy your free time before transferring to Siem Reap Airport for your departure flight.
Included: Airport drop-off and breakfast.
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