Best of Cambodia & Vietnam 15 days
Hit up all the highlights on this excellent value-for-money 15-day sampler of Vietnam and Cambodia. Fall in love with awe-inspiring temples of Angkor in Cambodia before hitting the charm of Vietnam’s cities and cruise the incredible Halong Bay and fertile delta of the Mekong River. Includes 14 nights of chic boutique accommodation with comfortable contemporary designs, daily breakfasts, an all-inclusive Halong Bay luxury cruise and authentic Mekong Delta river excursion, guided city and temple tours with local experts, in-depth cultural experiences, and private airport transfers.
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Day 1 : Siem Reap arrival
Chum Reap Suor and welcome to the Kingdom of Wonder, Cambodia. Upon arrival to Siem Reap Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your beautiful boutique hotel in the city.
Upon refreshment, the rest of your day is free at leisure to explore this small, quaint town’s markets, pub street, and museums
Accommodation: Lotus Blanc Resort
Day 2 : Siem Reap – Angkor Archaeological Park – Siem Reap
Meet Cambodia’s epic past with a tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park. One of the most important historical sites in the entire region of Southeast Asia, the City of Temples will surely amaze and astound even the most experienced traveller.
Built between the 9th-15th centuries, each complex was at one point the capital of the Khmer empire. Your tour will begin at Angkor Thom, famous for its carved faces pointing out in either direction on top of massive, 75 ft (23 m) towers.Within is the mysterious Bayon Temple, the Mona Lisa of Southeast Asia, located at the exact center of Angkor Thom, with a total of 216 carved faces.
Stops will also include the Elephant Terrace, the Leper Terrace, before moving on to the popular Ta Prohm, recognizable from the film Tomb Raider.
Visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. In the afternoon sun, it seems as if the entire complex is sparkling. This masterpiece is the largest city in the Angkor Park and is considered one of the best preserved ancient monuments in the world due to its perfect composition, balance and artistic design.
Behold the unsurpassed beauty as the sun slowly sets behind Angkor Wat, and then transfer back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lotus Blanc Resort
Day 3 : Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre - Tonle Sap Lake
A delicious breakfast awaits you before the day tour which will further delve into the history and culture of the region. A 1-hour drive north will bring you to Banteay Srei, the citadel of women. Constructed from pink sandstone, Banteay Srei is unlike any other temple in the entire Angkor Archaeological Park. Banteay Srei is also renowned for its detailed classical Khmer art carvings. Afterwards, we will visit Banteay Samre, another temple near to Banteay Srei and notable for its well-preserved libraries.
Board a small boat and discover the largest freshwater lake in the entire region of Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap. As the boat glides along, visit a floating fishing village and observe the daily local life before returning to Siem Reap town.
The rest of the day is free for your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lotus Blanc Resort
Day 4 : Siem Reap - Fly to Hanoi
Enjoy a free morning until hotel check-out and transfer to Siem Reap – Angkor International Airport to catch the flight to Hanoi.
Welcome to the land of dragons, Vietnam. Upon arrival to Noi Bai Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Flower Garden hotel
Day 5 : Hanoi ciy tour
Dive into the history of Hanoi by visiting the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a blooming lotus flower, commissioned by the legendary King Ly Thai To in 1049. Just a stone’s throw away lies the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a monument and tribute to Ho Chi Minh, the “uncle” of modern Vietnam, as well as his preserved stilt house and a small museum dedicated to his life. The mausoleum is closed every October and November, as well as every Monday and Friday throughout the year.
Pass by Vietnam’s first university, Quoc Tu Giam, otherwise known as the Temple of Literature. The grounds offer a quiet oasis in the center of Hanoi and will show you an interesting glimpse into the cultural elite’s past, dating back from 1076.
After lunch, brave the labyrinth of streets dubbed the “Old Quarter”, famous to international guests and locals alike due to its chaotic but photogenic and charming nature. Visit the 36 streets by cyclo as you meander past bamboo, silver, silk, gold, and fruit sellers. Pause at the heart of it all, the magical Hoan Kiem Lake, to visit Ngọc Sơn Temple and admire views of the “Turtle Tower”.
The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to discover Hanoi on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Flower Garden hotel
Day 6 : Hanoi – Halong Bay
Following breakfast, head 2.5 hours east to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise to experience the bay in all her glory. Activities include cooking demonstrations, a visit to a floating fishing village, kayaking and swimming, depending on the boat’s itinerary and weather.
At the end of the day, the boat will anchor while guests enjoy the cocktail happy hour and fresh seafood dinner. Listen to jazz music in the piano bar or gaze at the stars before retiring to your cabin for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: V'Spirit Cruise
Day 7 : Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hoi An
Good Morning Vietnam from the middle of Halong Bay! Start the morning with some tai chi on the sundeck as the sun rises, and munch on a light breakfast before participating in a cave visit.
Brunch will be served after the cave tour, which gives you time to savor the views as the boat gently glides through the incredible rock formations towards the dock.
Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a short flight to the charming city of Hoi An.
Check into your hotel and enjoy a free evening as the city comes alive with glowing lanterns while children offer tourists paper lanterns to set into the river to make a wish for $1. The smell of street food wafting along the alleys will tempt you to try every central province dish that is on display, particularly Banh Bao Vac, a type of secret recipe dumpling, or the delicious Vietnamese wontons.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: ÊMM Hotel Hoi An
Day 8 : Hoi An
After breakfast, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An Ancient Town. Hoi An is a very cute and well-preserved town, known for its importance in Vietnam’s history as a major port city from the 15th to 19th century. Take a walking tour through the ancient town, admiring the diverse architecture styles, ranging from wooden Chinese shops to grand French colonial houses, traditional Vietnamese “tube” houses and the iconic Japanese covered bridge. The city is also famous for its many brightly colored and delicately painted lanterns which hang in droves on many different shop walls and doors.
The afternoon is free for you to explore. Check out the wide variety of tailors available throughout the city, shop for ready-made clothing, shoes, bags, quilts, accessories and souvenirs, or sip tea in charming tea houses.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: ÊMM Hotel Hoi An
Day 9 : Hoi An – Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City
Spend a leisurely morning soaking up the charming ambiance of Hoi An before transferring to Da Nang Airport for a late morning flight to the modern, cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Asian Ruby Select Hotel
Day 10 : Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City tour
Drive 1.5 hours north of Ho Chi Minh City to experience one of the most powerful symbols of the city and its recent history, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Squeeze through this extensive network of underground tunnels built by the Viet Cong to combat the better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces, remembering the recent tragedy of war in Vietnam and the hardships many locals faced in this time period.
Browse the exhibits of the War Remnants Museum and view the former Presidential Palace, which can be viewed from the outside only on certain days.
End the day by visiting colonial Saigon with stops at the photogenic Old Saigon Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, Dong Khoi Street (formerly known as Rue Catinat), the Continental House, City Hall, and of course, the Opera House.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Asian Ruby Select Hotel
Day 11 : Mekong River Delta
Settle in for a 2-hour car ride this morning to the small town of Ben Tre where we will board our day-cruise to explore the Mekong River Delta, the rice bowl of Asia. Enjoy the landscapes of fertile fields showcasing Vietnam’s natural riches and resources of lush, bright green rice paddies on board the boat while snapping photos of the maze of rivers, mangroves, islands, and swamps.
The final activity of the day will involve a mini-trip on a sampan, a smaller traditional rowing boat, to better explore the narrow waterways of the Mekong tributaries.
The excursion will conclude in the late afternoon, dropping you off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Asian Ruby Select Hotel
Day 12 : Ho Chi Minh – Fly to Phu Quoc
Savor your last Vietnamese breakfast before checking out of your hotel and transferring to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for a quick flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival to Phu Quoc, enjoy free time at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Camia Resort & Spa
Day 13 : Phu Quoc free time
Enjoy free time at your leisure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Camia Resort & Spa
Day 14 : Phu Quoc free time
Enjoy free time at your leisure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Camia Resort & Spa
Day 15 : Phu Quoc - departure
Enjoy a free morning until hotel check-out and transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your onward booked travel.
Meals: Breakfast
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Why book this tour
- Stay at boutique properties with charm and favorable customer reviews
- Hit all major highlights and main experiences in Viet Nam and Cambodia
- Relaxed and slow-paced with more in-depth experiences
- Flights and private transport used to save time
- Premium value at affordable prices
- All domestic flights and land transfers are included
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Services included
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
- Domestic flights (economy class) as mentioned
- Tours as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- All transfers and transportation with air-conditioned vehicles air
- All boat trips as program-conditioned vehicles air
- All entrance fees as program
- Meals as indicated in the program
Services excluded
- Airfares (international) and airport taxes
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Personal expenses & tips
- Meals other than mentioned in the program
- Visa fees, travel insurances
- Additional transfer required due to emergency situation
- All services which are not mentioned in “services included”
Services included
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
- Domestic flights (economy class) as mentioned
- Tours as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- All transfers and transportation with air-conditioned vehicles air
- All boat trips as program-conditioned vehicles air
- All entrance fees as program
- Meals as indicated in the program
Services excluded
- Airfares (international) and airport taxes
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Personal expenses & tips
- Meals other than mentioned in the program
- Visa fees, travel insurances
- Additional transfer required due to emergency situation
- All services which are not mentioned in “services included”
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