The Best of Vietnam & Cambodia Tour – 21 Days
Overview
This trip will immerse you in cultural and natural of Vietnam and Cambodia. In Vietnam, we will cruise the secluded waters of Halong Bay, explore the waterway of Mekong Delta, and relax on the beach of Hoi An, explore two biggest cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The natural wonder of Vietnam is combined perfectly with some cultural highlight of Hue, Hoi An ancient town before going to the exquisite temple of Angkor and then the bustling city of Phnom Penh. This trip enables you to really discover a full range of sites that Vietnam and Cambodia have to offer.
Notes: We choose only centrally located hotels with Western standard service & breakfast. However, we can also arrange good location and clean local hotel with lower prices. Please inquiry for details.
Your Itinerary
Tour informations :
Tour Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Duration: 21 Days/ 20 Nights
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Phnom Penh
Tour Type: Landscape, Nature, History, and Culture
Tour Category: Vietnam Cambodia Tours
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Active level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking & Trekking
Vietnam Tour in 15 Days
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Overnight train to Lao Cai
Day 3: Sapa Trekking Tour
Day 4: Sapa – Lao Cai – Overnight train to Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong bay
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi – Fly to Danang transfer to Hue
Day 8: Hue City Tour
Day 9: Hue – Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An – My Son
Day 11: Hoi An – Free day
Day 12: Hoi An – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnel
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta
Day 14: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Cambodia Tour in 6 Days
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Riep
Day 17: Angkor Temple Complex
Day 18: Siem Riep
Day 19: Siem Riep – Phnom Penh
Day 20: Phnom Penh City Tour
Day 21: Phnom Penh Departure.
Vietnam Tour in 15 Days
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
After the flight, you will be transferred to accommodation in our hotel. Tonight we will have a meal in one of the fine restaurants in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
In the morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, His House on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the outside of the Presidential Palace and the Temple of Literature which was Vietnam’s first University.
In the afternoon we will go to the intriguing Ethnology Museum followed by an hour on a cyclo (a pedal rickshaw) being taken around the old quarter of Hanoi. Tonight we will take comfortable our overnight train to Lao Cai.
Notes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time from Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 8 am to 11 pm and closed on Mondays and Fridays. The mausoleum is closed for two months of the year, usually October and November, when Ho Chi Minh’s body is maintenance by Russian expert. If the mausoleum visit is canceled, Dong Xuan Market with an amazing street food tour will be replaced.
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa (B)
Upon arrival, we will be welcome and we will make our way to the nearby China/Vietnam border gate where we can observe the start of early day trade taking place between the two countries. About one hour’s drive on a scenic route brings us to Sapa, an old French trading town set high on the mountainside with spectacular views all around.
Check in to the hotel, there will be free time to explore the market. After lunch, we will take a 3-hour walk to Cat Cat village of the H’Mong people, and we will also see the waterfall. Then we will return to Sapa town to visit the local market with its fresh vegetables and typical local food.
Day 4: Sa Pa – Lao Cai – Overnight train to Hanoi (B)
Today, after a short jeep journey overlooking beautiful, terraced rice paddies, we will arrive at the two villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van of the H’Mong and Giay hill people. We will take a 3-hour trek to visit them, returning to Sapa by jeep afterward. The afternoon is free for exploration of this interesting town.
In the late afternoon, we leave by bus for Lao Cai Station to catch the overnight sleeper train back to Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Upon arrival, you will transfer to hotel for breakfast and freshen up. Then we depart for Halong Bay. When we are there we cruise in this secluded bay, marveling at 3000 limestone peaks that emerge from the emerald water. We have the opportunity to visit spectacular limestone cave, swim from our boat, and especially we can do kayaking to explore the hidden charm part of the bay. Overnight on boat.
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
In the morning, we take a Tai Chi lesson on cruise and do some more kayaking to explore Luon caveand from here we are kayaking toward Turtle islet, Human Head islet, and the Saddle islet. After having lunch on boat we are leaving Halong for Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi – Fly to Danang transfer to Hue via Hai Van Tunnel (B)
This morning we catch a one-hour flight to Danang. Then we transfer to Hue via Hai Van tunnel, we will stop at Lang Co beach on the way. After Hue arrival, we can look forward to exploring the superb sights of the city. In the afternoon, we explore the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City.
Day 8: Hue City Tour (B, L)
This morning, we make our way down to the Perfume River to embark on a riverboat journey. We visit the Thien Mu pagoda (the Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady). After that, we continue to the elaborate Tu Duc tomb and Khai Dinh tomb of the Nguyen emperors. On our return, we visit Dong Ba market to have a closer look at the local life.
Day 9: Hue – Hoi An (B)
We travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route toHoi An. On the way, we also visit Cham museum, My Khe beach, and the marble village.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town with its narrow, winding streets, visiting the Fukien Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tan Ky house, the Japanese covered bridge, the Hoi An Museum and the handicraft workshops. After that, we are free to go shopping, go to the nearby beach, or even have some clothes made which can be picked up the very next day.
Day 10: Hoi An – Free day (B)
Today we are free at our leisure.
Day 11: Hoi An – My Son Holy Land (B)
Today we visit My Son sanctuary, a relic of the Cham civilization which dates back from the 4th to the 12th century. We will return at noon giving us more time to explore quaint Hoi An. We also can take part in a cooking class showing us how to prepare the best Vietnamese and Hoi An specialties.
Day 12: Hoi An – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnel (B)
We will take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City early this morning, and after breakfast, we will head for the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels to see how little Vietnamese could defeat powerful American army. In the early afternoon, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), a fascinating mix of old and new for us to explore at your leisure.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B, L, D)
Day 14: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L)
Cambodia Tour in 6 Days
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Riep (B)
Today we bid farewell to Vietnam and after a short flight, we arrive Siem Riep. In the afternoon, we begin to explore Angkor with the Rolous group of the temple before climbing to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng for a spectacular sunset.
Day 17: Angkor Temple Complex (B)
After breakfast, we drive out to the Pre Rup and East Mebon visit Banteay Srey (the Woman temple). In the afternoon we explore the majestic Angkor Wat – The Wonder of the World – a truly memorable experience.
Day 18: Siem Reap Exploration (B)
This morning we visit the ruins of Ta Prohm (the Jungle Temple) before heading to Banteay Kdei and the nearby lake of Sra Srang. In the afternoon, we explore the gorgeous Angkor Thom.
Day 19: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B)
In the morning, we travel by hydrofoil to
In the afternoon, we will visit the Wat Phnom dedicated to the founder of the city, Madam Penh. The rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the capital of Cambodia.
Day 20: Phnom Penh City Tour (B)
Day 21: Phnom Penh Departure (B)
You will be transferred for our flight out of Cambodia. The 21-day Vietnam and Cambodia trip concludes.
Payment & Cancellation
Included
- English speaking guide/s (other languages upon requests)
- All accommodation based on twin share basis: 16 nights at three-star hotels, 1 night at 4 star hotel, 2 nights on oft sleeper Train with A/C, 1 night at local home stay
- Meals indicated in the itinerary (18 breakfast, 7 lunches, 3 dinners)
- En-suite cabin on a deluxe cruise in Halong Bay
- All transfer & transports by private A/C coaches or cars
- Sightseeing as indicated entrance fees and permits
- Domestic flights: Hanoi – Danang, Danang – Ho Chi Minh City
- International airfares: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap
- Domestic airport tax in Vietnam
Excluded
- Other expenses not included in the itineraries
- Other meals not included in the itineraries
- Tips and beverages