Fantastic Vietnam and Cambodia in 19 Days

Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide and driver and then be transferred to the hotel in the city center.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Check in and relax at the hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Included: Airport pick-up and Accommodation

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Today, you will visit some famous tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Reunification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a vital role in the war’s end.

Then, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60 km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War.

Afterwards, enjoy tea and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will return to the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head towards Ben Tre.

Mekong River

Our journey will include a boat trip to the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Around 6:30 am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, which is a wholesale market of fruit and vegetables at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channel system and visit a rice-noodle-making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Break for lunch, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Spend your leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hoi An – The city of lanterns

Afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, head to Hoi An old town and check in your hotel. The remaining time is at your leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang flight ticket, Meals: breakfast.

In the morning, you will embark on an adventure to the Holy Land of My Son, where you will explore ancient ruins and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Cham people.

Japanese Covered Bridge

In the afternoon, you will continue to explore Hoi An Old Town, visit the important attractions such as Japan Bridge and a Chinese temple, and then take a boat to Thanh Ha Pottery Village. The night will be spent in Hoi An.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Today, you will get to know Hoi An. First, you will take a walk around the ancient town, and then you’ll discover Reaching Out Tea House, a non-government organization that supports the local deaf and mute community by providing employment and vocational training. While here, you’ll sip delicious teas in total silence—a tranquil experience you won’t soon forget.

Cooking class in Hoi An

After a little time to relax, you’ll be ready for a cooking class with a local chef this afternoon. You’ll be escorted to a local market to shop for fresh ingredients, then you’ll go through the culinary journey with hands-on demonstrations. Your local chef will even share the stories behind the yin and yang elements, unveiling the secret of home-cooked Vietnamese meals.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Have breakfast at the hotel.

You will have some leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

Golden Biridge in Danang

Afternoon, we transfer you to Da Nang.

Check into your hotel and the remaining time is at your leisure.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

This morning, you will visit the Marble Mountains, the iconic cluster of five limestone and marble hills. Visit ancient pagodas, climb scenic viewpoints, and discover hidden caves like Huyen Khong Cave. Don’t miss the panoramic view of Da Nang from the summit! After that, visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village near Marble Mountain. You can watch artisans craft statues and decorative items and shop for unique souvenirs.

My Khe Beach – Danang

In the afternoon, visit My Khe Beach. You can participate in swimming, sunbathing, or paddleboarding, or just enjoy a relaxing time on the beach.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.

Enjoy your breakfast before escaping to the Ba Na Hills. Visit the Golden Bridge, a stunning architectural wonder held by two giant hands. Then, stroll around the French Village, inspired by European architecture, and enjoy attractions like Fantasy Park and the Alpine Coaster.

Linh Ung Pagoda

Then, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the towering 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue. If time permits, you can explore the winding roads of Son Tran for photo-worthy stops such as Ban Co Peak and the thousand-year-old banyan tree.

Return to the city center and visit Han Market. You can enjoy local snacks and dried seafood, buy souvenirs and handicrafts.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation in the last day in Da Nang.

Hanoi Old Quarter by night

Afternoon, our driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. Arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be taken to the hotel.

Check in and relax at the hotel in Hanoi.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Da Nang – Hanoi flight ticket, Meals: breakfast.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Then, meet your tour guide and you will visit some of the most popular destinations in the city. To start, drive to Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we will spend a couple of hours to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the last resting of Uncle Ho, his former stilt house, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and One Pillar Pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance of education in Vietnam.

Hoan Kiem Lake – Temple of Literature – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will visit one of the most interesting museum in Vietnam, Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledge as the nest in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minorities.

After that, get back to the city center where we take one-hour cyclo around the Hanoi Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets. This bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. You will enjoy the unique Water Puppet Show to learn Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.

Morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and head to Ha Long Bay at approximately 8:00 am.

Upon arrival in Ha Long Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets, such as Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach Beach) and Gia Luan Lagoon.

Ha Long Bay Cruise

After lunch, you may freshen up your room before embarking on a visit to the Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink, and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay.

Overnight on a boat in Ha Long Bay.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Wake up early in the morning to participate in a Tai Chi Session on the sun deck at dawn, while the natural wonders around you are slowly waking up! Then have breakfast at the cruise’s restaurant.

Tai Chi Session in Ha Long Bay

We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm Village and continue exploring the enchanting Ha Long Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.

During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This is the time to say goodbye to Vietnam and continue your 19 days in Vietnam and Cambodia. You will have time to relax at your hotel or walk around the city until we transfer you to the airport for a flight to Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will meet a local guide and driver and then transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Hanoi – Phnom Penh flight ticket, Meals: breakfast.

You will spend today exploring Phnom Penh.

Start your journey by visiting the notorious Choeung Ek Killing Field & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison) which serve as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge (From 1975 – 1979).

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Royal Palace of Cambodia

After lunch, take some minutes at the Independent Monument for photo taking. After that, visit the opulent Royal Palace, home to Cambodia’s Royal family, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue your visit to The National Museum with its superb collection of Khmer art. The last place to visit today is Wat Phnome, the most famous Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Have breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, meet your driver and check into the hotel.

Afternoon, we take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Start the tour by visiting the National Museum. Here, you can explore a collection of Khmer art, artifacts, and historical exhibits that provide insights into the culture and history of Cambodia.

Great Lake Tonle Sap local life

Next, take a boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake, one of the largest lakes in Asia. This is an opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the lake and see some of the local fishing villages and floating communities that call it home.

After the lake tour, head downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the carving art school, where you can witness the intricate art of stone carving and other traditional crafts. Next, continue your visit to Wat Thmei, a beautiful pagoda that is known for its memorial stupa that contains the skulls of Khmer Rouge victims.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Phnom Penh – Siem Reap flight ticket, Englis-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.

In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Angkor Wat

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

In the evening, enjoy a buffet dinner and watch the Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy your last minute until we transfer to the airport for the departure flight. End the Vietnam and Cambodia in 19-day tour.

Included: Airport drop-off and breakfast at the hotel.