16 Days 15 Nights
Along The Heritages Of Vietnam And Cambodia
Starting from USD1,255 /person
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Introduction
Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing 16-day journey, discovering the vibrant cultural tapestry of Vietnam and Cambodia. Here, ancient traditions harmoniously blend with modern life, creating a lively symphony of experiences. You’ll lose yourself in the maze of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sail across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and travel back in time in the historic imperial city of Hue. The ancient charm of Hoi An will captivate you with its romantic beauty, while the vibrant energy of Da Nang will satisfy your adventurous spirit. Continuing south, you’ll dive into the dynamic life of Ho Chi Minh City and find serenity in the Mekong Delta. Visit Chau Doc and Can Tho, two cities rich in the cultural essence of the Mekong, before stepping into Cambodia. Phnom Penh, the bustling capital, will greet you with its royal splendor, while Siem Reap will leave you in awe of the majestic beauty of Angkor Wat, an ancient architectural masterpiece. Let this journey transport you to breathtaking landscapes, mysterious historical tales, and the vibrant cultures of these two beautiful countries.
Highlights
- Explore Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, with its diverse cultural attractions.
- Cruise Halong Bay’s green seas amid limestone karsts.
- Visit Hue’s palaces, pagodas, and tombs.
- Wander Hoi An’s evocative streets, a UNESCO World Heritage site with restored architecture.
- Enjoy Da Nang’s vibrant energy, which blends old and new.
- Cruise the Mekong Delta’s twisting canals to Chau Doc and Can Tho to experience rural Vietnam.
- Explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, with its royal palaces and history.
- Finish your trip at Siem Reap’s stunning monuments, including Angkor Wat.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Timeline
- Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend of traditional and modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to check-in. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: No
- Hotel in Hanoi: Arranged by guests
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Full Day (Lunch)
Timeline
- 08.00: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver and take a full day city tour of Hanoi You will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, there you can visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of our Uncle Ho is being kept. Keep touring the Presidential Palace – a nice French architecture in the garden and visit Ho Chi Minh House on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda. Then you will visit the Temple of Literature –Confucius temple and it was The first University of Vietnam. Experience on the local train.
- Lunch at the local restaurant.
- Experience a one-hour cyclo ride. Enjoy your day with egg coffee at the coffee shop. Finish your day off at the Thang Long Opera Theatre for a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. You will have free time to go shopping or relax on your own. Back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch
- Hotel in Hanoi: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave Overnight On Cruise (Lunch/ dinner)
Timeline
- 07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
- 11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
- 12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
- 12.30 – 13.00: the cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
- 14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
- 15.00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
- 17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
- 19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
- 20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
- Overnight on cruise
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Alisa Premier – Junior Suite cabin
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi -Flight To Hue (Breakfast/ Brunch) 
Timeline
- 06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
- 8.00 – 9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
- 9.30: our staffs on Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
- 10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
- 11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer to the Noibai airport for a flight to Hue.
- Upon Hue city, you will pick up and then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- Overnight in Hue.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Breakfast/ Brunch,
- Hotel in Hue: Arranged by guests
Day 5: Hue Full Day City Tour (Lunch)
Timeline
- 08.30: Your tour guide will start you on the tour around to discover Hue. Waking up in the ancient land, you will board a dragon boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River.
- The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the convergence of rivers, you can have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas. Drive to visit the tombs of King Minh Mang & King Khai Dinh.
- Lunch at the local restaurant.
- This afternoon is dedicated to a tour in Hue City to discover the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City – an amazing historic landmark in Hue – a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitors should not miss when traveling to this peaceful land. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hue.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch
- Hotel in Hue: Arranged by guests
Day 6: Hue - Hai Van Pass - Hoi An
Timeline
- 08.30: After breakfast, check out the hotel and depart for Hoi An, have a couple of stops on the way for photos. Drive over Hai Van pass, one of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam, take some photos of amazing views from the top. Then continue to Hoian ancient town, with stops at the Dragon Bridge and the so-called ” China beach” in Danang
Arrive in Hoi An, check-in and free to stroll around the town. - Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: No
- Hotel in Hoi An: Arranged by guests
Day 7: Hoi An Ecotour - Basket Boat (Lunch)
Timeline
- 08.30: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then he will hop you on a cycling ride around Hoi An, ride towards Tra Que vegetable village – A very famous place of the farmers cultivating about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli….
- Walk around Tra Que vegetable village to see and interact with local people working in their gardens, cross vast rice fields in the countryside, which is far away from the tourist trails. You will also see many activities of the inhabitants through the villages out of Hoian. The local farmers will show you all about cultivation methods and help you learn how to protect vegetables from insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering, transplanting and tending the greens.
- Continue riding through paddy fields, Ba Le market, kindergarten…to reach Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals and houses. This place used to be a refuge for local people and VC soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is a famous place for seafood products. You will be warmly welcomed by a local family, taste some green tea and start to stroll around the village. Experience a basket boat row with the skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
- Back to the family for a foot massage with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare your lunch with the local family
- Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
- After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch
- Hotel in Hoi An: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 8: Hoi An Free Day - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Timeline
- After breakfast, take your free time to walk around to go shopping, admire the ancient architecture or relax at the beach. About 02 hours before the flight, your guide and driver will come to your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, the most bustle and hustle city in the south of Vietnam. This is one of the must-visit first cities attracting international tourists. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in. After relaxation, you can be free to discover the city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: No
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels (Lunch)
Timeline
- 08.30: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at your hotel lobby. Take about one and half of hour drive, you will arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels where you will start discovery to enrich and experience a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the Vietnam war.
- Lunch at local restaurant.
- Drive back to HCM city, you will take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Drive back to your hotel and then you are free to relax.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Overnight In Homestay In Vinh Long (Lunch/ Dinner)
Timeline
- 07.30: After breakfast, your guide will take you on the trip to Cai Be pier (86km) from Ho Chi Minh by car or van via Trung Luong Freeway.
- On the arrival, you will start with a visit to Cai Be floating market. Then cruise to Tan Phong island for biking or walking on village paths to see the local daily life: orchards, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses. On the way, we can make some stops to see the locals making rice paper for spring rolls, sewing coconut leaves for cottage roofs and especially see how they wave the dried water hyacinth to make some products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes… Then, the rowboat will take you to go deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy a peaceful time.
- Lunch is served in a local home.
- Back to the boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Binh Island.
- Transfer to hotel. Have a fresh shower before participating in cooking some with the members of the local family, enjoy dinner & overnight in the homestay.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch, Dinner
- Hotel in Can Tho/ Vinh Long: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 11: Take Boat Trip Via Floating Village - Tra Su Conservation- Overnight In Homestay In Chau Doc (Lunch/ Dinner)
Timeline
- Have breakfast and do check-out, go for a walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning, arrive at the local workshop to learn how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop- rice… Enjoy some local specialties with a cup of hot tea.
- Take a boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. Keep boating along the floating village, you will see how the fishermen farm catfish on the Mekong river. Also, we can visit Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, and vegetables….
- Next, transfer to Chau Doc, on the way drive to Tra Su Conservation, board on an rowing-boat (depends on water level) or take a short walk (4km) to unveil the breath-taking scenery and the wildlife habitats of this sensational and unique Conservation. It is a-thousand-hectare mangroves forest surrounded by paddy fields!
- Lunch at the local restaurant.
- Overnight in Chau Doc.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch, Dinner
- Hotel in Chau Doc: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 12: Chau Doc - Speedboat To Phnom Penh
Timeline
- 06.30: Check out hotel and transfer to the pier.
- 07.30: Take the speedboat to Phnom Penh.
- 12.30: Arriving in Phnom Penh, your local guide and driver will pick you up for a transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at your leisure.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer/ ticket of Speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch, Dinner
- Hotel in Phnom Penh: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 13: Phnom Penh Half Day City Tour - Flight To Siem Reap (Lunch)
Timeline
- 08.00: Visit Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda that stands on the hill, built by a wealthy Khmer woman named Penh in 1372 to keep the sacred relics, National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. There are many artifacts from the Pre-Angkor as well as Angkor Period on display. Continue to visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound, the majority of treasures on display have been supplied by the King of Cambodia such as a gift from various other countries.
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Then you will take the transfer to the Killing Field, Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was famous since the movie “The Killing Fields” was made. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate over 17,000 victims of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation. Back to the city and walk around the Russian market built in 1937, a splendid architecture of colonial style. Then you will take the flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
- Arrive in Siem Reap, you will be picked up by your local guide and driver then take the transfer to the hotel for check-in. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch
- Hotel in Siem Reap: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 14: Explore The Angkor Templex (Lunch/Dinner)
Timeline
- 08.00 am: After breakfast, transfer to visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever.
- Continue exploring the mysterious Royal City Angkor Thom City & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphoun, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure area and visit one more ruin in the Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to Ta Prom Temple.
- After lunch at the local restaurant, you will visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
- In the evening, you cannot afford to miss the chance to enjoy dinner with the traditional beautiful Apsara Dance. Starting by the movements with deftness and deliberation, the beautiful artists in the sophisticated silk-made tunic will get you amazed by the exquisiteness and enthusiasm with warm smiles. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer/ ticket of Speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch, Dinner
- Hotel in Siem Reap: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 15: Explore Beng Mealea Temple And Float Community (Lunch)
Timeline
- 07.00 am: Pick up at hotel lobby.
- Located 65km from Siem Reap, it is a pleasant 1.5 hour drive through the Cambodian countryside to reach the sprawling jungle temple of Beng Mealea. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style by King Suyavarman II in the early 12th century, Beng Mealea preceded and may have served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way.
- Continue one hour drive to the village of Kampong Khleang, one of the largest settlements on the Tonle Sap Lake. Living on water is an art the Khmer people have mastered over the course of time. Board a local boat to visit a floating house.
- Lunch at the local restaurant.
- Then you will observe the local customs and interact with the hosts about the differences that they have to face on the water. Return to Siem Reap. (It is advisable to wear sturdy, walking shoes with a decent grip).
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Private transfer
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide
- Meal: Lunch
- Hotel in Siem Reap: Arranged by guests
- Others: Entrance fee
Day 16: Siem Reap - Departure
Timeline
- Free time at your leisure until the transfer to the airport for your flight back home. With sincere thanks for your travel with us. Hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam & Cambodia trip and we look forward to seeing you again!
Inclusions
- Private transfer
- English-speaking guide
Policy for children
- Child under 5 years old: Free of charge.
- Child from 5 under 7 years old: 50% of charge
- Child from 7 under 8 years old: 75% of charge
- Child from 8 under 12 years old: 85% of charge
- Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge
Cancellation policy for Tours & Tour Packages Reservations
- No Show: 100 % charge
- 1 – 7 days: 50 % of the tour price
- 8 – 14 days: 30 % of the tour price
- 15 – 29 days: 10 % of the tour price
- 30 days up: No charge
- Accommodation on cruise basing twin/ double/triple sharing room basis with full boat meals and activities
- Transfer by air-conditioned private car as itinerary
- Meals as indicated: 01 Breakfast / 09 Lunches /04 Dinner +01 Brunch as program
- Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (02 bottle / pax / day)
- Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions
- Excellent English speaking guide
- Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue & Danang – Ho Chi Minh at economy class
- Speed boat ticket from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
- Accommodation at hotels
- Travel Insurance E- Visa: 30 USD/ person for Vietnam and 35 USD/ person for Cambodia
- International air tickets
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for tour guide and driver
- Others not mentioned nor specified above
- Public Holidays: Independent day (2 Sept), Christmas eve (24 Dec), New Year (31 Dec), Lunar New Year (28 Jan 2025-1 Feb 2025)
- Single supplment.
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FAQs
Are there any age restrictions for this tour?
We have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to join the tour. Group members aged 16-17 years old are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!
Does Indochina Travel Group part of the Hotel ?
Indochina Travel Group is a private tour company whose mission is to make visitors' time in Vietnam really remarkable.
How do I book tour ?
To book tour, you can contact the Hotel Concierge, provide them with your information and we will reach out to you or contact us directly via email or whatsapp, we will contact you again at soonest.
What information do I need to provide ?
Your name, number of guest, tour name, tour date, special request and your Whatsapp or Email.
How can I request for a customized tour?
Our tour run everyday, but our main focus are private tours for small group like couple or family. To request a customized tour, please note it down in your special request, send us your detail requirement and we will work closely with you to tailor your unforgettable trips.
Can I amend after I have booked?
Yes, It will depend on the time you amend with us. If you have any change, please advise us as soon as you can.
What should I do if I get lost during the tour?
Incase you cannot find your tour guide, please stay calm, stay where you are and contact the tour guide that we provided or contact us your positions. Our tour guide will looking for you.
Group tour and Private tour.
Please noted that most of Ha Long Bay Trip are provide the private car or Limousine shuttle bus (for cruise) only but on the package, we provide the private car for your most comfortable.
Starting from USD1,255 /person without airfare
| Pax | Price/adult |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 3772 USD |
| 2 Pax | 2359 USD |
| 3 Pax | 1992 USD |
| 4-6 Pax | 1731 USD |
| 7-10 Pax | 1484 USD |
| 11-15 Pax | 1255 USD |
| More than 8 | Contact Us |
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Additional information
| Country | Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia |
|---|---|
| destination | Da Nang, Ha Noi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap |
| duration | 16 days |
| start-from | Hanoi |
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