Best of Vietnam and Cambodia 14 Days

Uncover the Timeless Wonders of Vietnam & Cambodia!

Embark on a 14-day holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia to experience the best highlights of these two captivating countries. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap and the imperial city of Hue in Vietnam. Discover the stunning natural beauty of Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta, and indulge in the vibrant city life of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This journey promises a perfect blend of cultural treasures, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences

Take a cyclo in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Kayking on Halong Bay

Visit all heritages sites of Hue and Hoi An

Take boat trip in Mekong Delta

Explore the marvel of the Angkor Complex

Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, known for its charming Old Quarter, vibrant street life, and historical landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature.

Halong

Halong Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, is a stunning natural wonder of thousands of limestone islands and islets, known for its emerald waters and unique landscape, making it a popular tourist destination in Vietnam.

Hoian

Hoi An, a small coastal town in central Vietnam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved ancient town, traditional lanterns, and beautiful beaches.

Saigon

Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam's largest metropolis, offering a fascinating blend of modern and traditional Vietnamese culture, including colonial-era architecture, street food, and bustling markets.

Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is a fertile region in southern Vietnam, characterized by its maze-like system of rivers, canals, and floating markets, providing a glimpse into rural Vietnamese life.

Siem Reap

Siem Reap is a city in Cambodia that serves as the gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses numerous ancient temples and ruins, including the iconic Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument.

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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia 14 Days

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. This is Vietnam's capital and we celebrated its anniversary of 1,000 years in 2010. Historical emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature. You will have the afternoon at your leisure before an evening welcome dinner at a local restaurant and an overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Full Day (B/L )

Today, You will visit Ho Chi Minh's complex, including the mausoleum of the nation's founder and leader. Here, large crowds gather to pay their respects to the man they simply call “Uncle Ho” as he spent his whole life fighting for our freedom. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho's wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of the must-see places in the complex is the One Pillar pagoda dating back to the 11th century.

Today, You will visit Ho Chi Minh's complex, including the mausoleum of the nation's founder and leader. Here, large crowds gather to pay their respects to the man they simply call “Uncle Ho” as he spent his whole life fighting for our freedom. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho's wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of the must-see places in the complex is the One Pillar pagoda dating back to the 11th century.

Then you will be taken in a 45 minutes cyclo tour to see Hanoi ‘s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.

You will then enjoy a water pupet show that one should not miss while visiting Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday. Most of musuems are closed on Monday so there will be alternative options if you depart on Monday or Friday.

Day 3: Hanoi-Halong (B/L/D)

After pick-up from your hotel, you will leave Hanoi by private car/van at 8:30 am, arriving at the jetty around 12:30 pm. You will be welcomed aboard and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. You will pass through the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. After lunch, you will take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with golden sails, and then go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you can enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset. Later, you will unwind dinner before an overnight stay on the deluxe.

Day 4: Halong - Hanoi (B/ Brunch)

Greet the day with a morning tai chi session, with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, you will visit a beautiful limestone grotto and then go back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Checkout is at 11:45 am and the boat arrives at the harbor by noon for the drive back to Hanoi. You will then have free time before an overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi - Hue World Heritage site by plane (B)

Following breakfast, you will be free until transfer to the airport for a flight to the ancient imperial capital of Hue. In Hue, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay in Hue. Free for leisure at your own way.

Day 6: Hue Ancient Capital (B/L)

Rising up in this ancient land, you will have breakfast in the hotel before setting off for a romantic cruise on the Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary on that day. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Thien Mu Pagoda is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue, and the center of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. You will rejoin your car and drive to King Khai Dinh’s tombs.

In the afternoon you will embark on a tour of Hue, including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the Phu Cam conical hat village.

Day 7: Hue-Ancient town Hoi An (B/L)

You will leave Hue for Hoi An, World Heritage recognized city. You will stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum and the handicraft villages at the foot of Marble Mountain. Once in Hoi An, you will check into your hotel and have some free time to explore before embark the half- day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Following the tour, there will be free time for shopping, including visits to local tailors who can-do custom-made clothing very quickly. Then, you’ll take a break and have a peaceful evening stay.

Day 8: Farmer and Fishing Tour (B/L)

Duration: 6 hours

08:30AM/14:30PM: You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to Vong Nhi village by E-car, you receive the bikes and we start cycling through the village (around 6 km). On the way we may see lots of stunning landscapes from peaceful countryside such as green water coconut forest and prawn & red snapper farms or immerse ourselves in rustic beauty of rice fields.

Arrival at Thanh Dong organic farm- a 10,000sqm organic garden supporting 10 local families. We will take a short stroll around the vegetable garden while listening to the life-changing story of the farmers since they have been approached organic method of cultivating herbs.

Afterwards we join the farmers to do some gardening activities like preparing and applying organic manure to the land, raking the ground, sowing herb seed, watering or picking vegetables.

Then, we leave the farm for taking the basket boat ride along the Do River to The Field Restaurant. You may enjoy the beautiful scenery or fishing life of local villagers on the way there.

Before getting back to the hotel, we will enjoy short cooking class and have Vietnamese family style lunch/dinner.

Day 9: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B/L)

After leaving Hoi An, you will drive to Danang Airport. From Danang, you will take the one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon), where you will be transferred directly to your centrally located hotel. You will embark on a city tour of Saigon, including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, the War Remnants Museum and bustling Ben Thanh Market. You will stay overnight in HCMC.

Day 10: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)

The program will start with a quick visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, visit of the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time. An optional lunch can be served at local house or on boat.

After lunch, we’ll come to Tân Phong island for biking / walking on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses... On the way, we can make some stops to see how they wave the dried water-hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes... Come to visit the local garden, we will enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music. The cruise will back & end at Cai Be pier.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnels (B)

Enjoy the breakfast at hotel then you will be picked up for the tour to the Cu Chi tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250 kilometers, from Saigon to the Cambodian border, and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitors a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. You will stay overnight in HCMC.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap (B/L)

In the morning you will take a flight to Siem Reap in Northern Cambodia to visit the fabulous ancient sites of Angkor, one of the wonders of the world. You will visit Angkor Thom (or " Great City"), which is in some ways even more spectacular than the colossal Angkor Wat, as it has nearly disappeared into the jungle.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be met and transferred to your comfortable hotel for check in (subject to availability). The tour starts by visiting the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat has been a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendour. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. After that, you will visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sunset view form Bakheng hill. You will stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13: Angkor Wat (B/D)

Today you will embark on an elephant ride from the South Gate of Angkor Thom into the jungle to see the famous Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), Baphoun, the Elephant Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, you will continue to visit fabulous Ta Prohm (embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers) Pre Rup, East Mebon, Krovan, Srah Srang, Banteay Srei and Ta Keo. At dinner, you will be treated to a charming Apsara dance show at a local restaurant before an overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Day 14: Departure (B)

You will board a boat on Tonle Sap Lake and cruise past floating villages, complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. You will also visit the school known as "Les Artisans d'Angkor" before transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure.

Tour includes

Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services

All private transfer and transportation

Private boat trip as per tour

Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast

Experienced English or French speaking guide

All in-tour flights as per itinerary

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

All sightseeing tickets

Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter

Services charges and government tax

Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service

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