Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia - 15 days
Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia - 15 days
Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia - 15 days
15 Days Starting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and ending in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Visiting: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
15-
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 15-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia with the "Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia" tour. Begin in the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, exploring hidden gems and the poignant War Remnants Museum. Cruise the serene waterways of the Mekong Delta and unwind in the charming town of Hoi An. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay aboard a deluxe junk boat, and delve into the rich history of Hanoi. In Cambodia, discover the grandeur of Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and the haunting history of the Khmer Rouge. Marvel at the iconic Angkor Wat and explore the ancient city of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap. This small group tour offers guided sightseeing, cultural experiences, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring an unforgettable adventure through these enchanting lands.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation Name: hotel
You will be met at Ho Chi Minh City airport and transferred to our hotel in the heart of the city. Bustling Ho Chi Minh City, aka Saigon, is the largest city of Vietnam. It's the economic capital and cultural trendsetter of the country, yet it still maintains the timeless traditions of an ancient culture. Sleek sky scrapers, gourmet restaurants and designer malls are scattered between ancient pagodas, colonial era landmarks and lively street markets. Spend the day at leisure until our welcome meeting at 5pm.
Day 2: The Mekong Delta
Location: Mekong Delta
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we drive to Cai Be (approx 2.5 hours) to explore the beautiful Mekong Delta. Often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits, flowers and rice, as well as its picturesque canals. Taking a sampan from Cai Be we cruise through the maze of waterways watching the hubbub of daily life on the river. Passing colourful trading boats, house boats and children swimming we stop to visit some of the local cottage industries that produce popcorn, coco candies and paper along the way. Lunch is served in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island and later this afternoon we return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An. We start the day with a visit to the sobering War Remnants Museum, before getting off the beaten track to explore lesser visited parts of Ho Chi Minh City and gain an insight into local life. Heading to District 3 we visit the oldest cafe in town and stop for a refreshment, before taking a walk through a large street-market, easing our way through a sea of conical hats and mobile street food sellers. We stroll through the heart of city's working-class district, which has remained largely unchanged since the 1960s, then head into the Ho Thi Ky quarter with its spectacular flower market and maze of quiet narrow streets. This area is also famous for its Khmer delicacies and we sample some of these traditional snacks.
After our tour of the city we transfer to the airport and board a flight to Da Nang. From Da Nang its a 30-minute drive to Hoi An, where we'll spend the next three nights.
Day 4: Tra Que Farming Experience
Location: Hoi An
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we take a leisurely bike ride through the countryside to Tra Que village. Here, we learn about age old farming practices and traditional medicine (we can arrange alternative transportation at no extra cost for those who don't wish to cycle). It’s a fun, hands-on experience where you can don a conical hat, assist with tending the fields and cooking a tasty lunch!
After lunch we cycle back to town for a walking tour of enchanting Hoi An, with its cobbled streets, traditional homes and tiny shop houses. We visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house, former merchants’ homes and the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
Day 5: Hoi An Free Day
Location: Hoi An
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day at leisure in heavenly Hoi An, relaxing by the hotel pool or taking a stroll around the town. Boutique restaurants, hip cafes along the waterfront, delightful craft shops and artisans, including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors, can all be found here.
Day 6: Hoi An To Halong
Location: Halong Bay
Accommodation Name: deluxe junk boat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hoi An - Halong Bay. It's an early start this morning to catch the first flight from Danang to Hanoi and then transfer to beautiful Halong Bay. We then embark on a deluxe overnight cruise around the limestone peaks and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay.
Onboard the boat we're served a delicious seafood-based lunch, while the surrounding limestone outcrops make for a truly magical setting. This afternoon, we visit picturesque Cat Ba Island and take a leisurely bike ride to Viet Hai village - a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park. Returning to the cruise you can participate in a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck. Then sit back, relax and watch an incredible sunset over enchanting Halong Bay before dinner is served.
Day 7: Halong Bay & Hanoi
Location: Halong Bay
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early birds can start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, while tea and coffee are served as the sun rises and illuminates the surrounding seascape. We then continue our exploration of the bay and end with a light brunch while cruising back to the pier, where we disembark and transfer to Hanoi.
Arriving into Hanoi mid-afternoon we take a stroll around the ‘36 streets of the old quarter’, named after the numerous guilds that once set up shop on a particular street, from silk tailors to traditional medicine shops. Then we check in to our beautiful hotel and spend rest of day at leisure in Vietnam's charming capital.
Day 8-9: Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation Name: Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast
On day 8 we explore the capital. First stop is the infamous Hanoi Hilton (or Hoa Lo Prison as it is locally known). Here we have some time to explore this fascinating building, which was home to former US Senator and military officer John McCain, who was shot down over Hanoi in 1967 and held here during his five and half years as a prisoner of war. Then we visit Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam's first university.
In the afternoon we visit Huu Tiep lake to see the wreckage of a B52 bomber which was shot down in 1972. Then we stroll through the tiny alleys of Ngoc Ha Village, passing an ancient communal temple and typical Hanoi tube houses to reach the famous Ho Chi Minh complex. Here we visit Ho Chi Minh's house and learn all about the great man himself, who is regarded as the father of the nation. After a photo stop at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum we head to Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. Weather permitting, we can enjoy a spectacular sunset at West Lake before returning to our hotel.
The next day is free for you to spend at leisure. Head out to explore more of the capital or simply relax by the pool and enjoy the facilities at the hotel.
Day 10: Phnom Penh
Location: Phnom Penh
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hanoi - Phnom Penh (Cambodia). We bid farewell to Vietnam today and fly to Phnom Penh, the capital of neighbouring Cambodia. Upon arrival you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. Enjoy free time before a group dinner this evening.
Day 11: Phnom Penh
Location: Phnom Penh
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh, starting at the National Museum of Fine Arts, which houses the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculptures. We continue to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, famed for its lavish decorations. The floors are paved with silver tiles and statues of Buddha encrusted with thousands of diamonds.
Later, come face to face with the horrors of the Pol Pot regime as we visit Tuol Sleng (Security Prison - S21), a school that was gruesomely transformed into a torture chamber under the Khmer Rouge. Continue to the notorious Killing Fields, where over 10,000 people were executed.
Day 12: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap. This morning we fly to Siem Reap. Upon arrival we visit the Angkor National Museum (if open), for an introduction to Khmer civilization. This archaeological museum is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Angkorian artefacts found locally dating from the 9th - 14th centuries. Next we visit the mother of all temples – legendary Angkor Wat, which is believed to be the largest religious building in the world, containing thousands of exquisitely crafted wall carvings and bas-reliefs.
Day 13: Angkor Complex & Ngo Circus Project
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early this morning there's an optional excursion to see Angkor Wat bathed in the spectacular golden light at sunrise (book and pay locally). Our included touring today starts when we drive out to visit the well-preserved temples of Banteay Srei, stopping at an exotic butterfly sanctuary, and the village of Preak Dak where you have the opportunity to plant a tree sapling as part of a local initiative to help low income farmers.
Returning to the Angkor Temple Complex we explore the ancient city of Angkor Thom. The last capital of the Great Khmer Empire, it is home to the fascinating Bayon Temple, the Baphuon royal enclosure and the Terraces of the Elephants and Leper King. We continue on to Tra Prohm Temple, which unlike the other temples here has been left in the same ruined state that it was first discovered, with a tangle of trees growing out of its ruins. Tonight we attend the remarkable Phare NGO circus project which teaches children living on the streets how to become circus artists. Enjoy circus tricks and their interpretations of modern life and issues in Cambodian society in this popular show.
Day 14: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we drive to Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three villages of stilt houses built within the floodplain of Tonle Sap Lake about 16 km southeast of Siem Reap. After a boat trip on the lake we return to Siem Reap for some free time. Pick up some last minute souvenirs at the central market or head down to lively Pub Street.
Day 15: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Saturday. After breakfast and hotel check-out, an included departure transfer takes you to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 - 5 star -
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
Enjoy daily breakfast, along with 4 lunches and 2 dinners during your tour.
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8 nights 5-star hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin) in Vietnam, 5 nights 4-star hotels in Cambodia
Stay in luxurious accommodations with 8 nights in 5-star hotels and 1 night on a deluxe junk boat in Vietnam, and 5 nights in 4-star hotels in Cambodia.
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Guided sightseeing - Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
Experience guided sightseeing tours in key locations including Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap.
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Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
Participate in a bicycle ride to Tra Que village and enjoy a cooking demonstration.
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Sampan boat trip in the Mekong Delta and boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
Take a sampan boat trip in the Mekong Delta and a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake.
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Halong Bay Junk boat cruise
Enjoy a cruise on a deluxe junk boat in Halong Bay.
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Escorted by English speaking Vietnamese and Cambodia tour guides
Be accompanied by English-speaking tour guides from Vietnam and Cambodia throughout your journey.
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4 economy class flights: Ho Chi Minh City to Danang, Danang to Hoi An, Hanoi to Phnom Penh and Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Travel conveniently with 4 economy class flights between major destinations.
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Ho Chi Minh City airport arrival transfer day 1 and Siem Reap departure transfer day 15
Benefit from airport transfers upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and departure from Siem Reap.
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Enjoy all relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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Tip for your tour guide
Tips for your tour guide are not included.
It is recommended to allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. -
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees amounting to USD$120-130 per person, payable in USD or VND, are not included.
Age Policy
18 or 15 accompanied by an adult
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers, and enjoy four economy class flights between key destinations. Experience the Mekong Delta on a traditional sampan and cruise Halong Bay on a deluxe junk boat.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights in luxurious 5-star hotels and a night aboard a deluxe junk boat in Vietnam, complemented by 5 nights in 4-star hotels in Cambodia, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 8 nights in 5-star hotels and 1 night aboard a deluxe junk boat with a private en suite cabin in Vietnam, and 5 nights in 4-star hotels in Cambodia.
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Are there any flights included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 4 economy class flights: from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang, Danang to Hoi An, Hanoi to Phnom Penh, and Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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Is there a guided sightseeing component in the tour?
Yes, guided sightseeing is included in Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap.
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What activities are included in the Mekong Delta visit?
In the Mekong Delta, you will cruise the waterways on a traditional sampan, visit local cottage industries, and enjoy lunch in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private air-conditioned vehicles.
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Is there a cooking class included in the tour?
Yes, there is a cooking demonstration included during the visit to Tra Que village.
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What is the policy on tipping the tour guide?
Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture, but it is recommended to allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller.
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What is the age policy for this tour?
The age policy for this tour is 18 or 15 if accompanied by an adult.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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