15-Day Best Of Vietnam And Cambodia Tour

On your arrival in Noi Bai International Airport. You will be welcomed by your English speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel with time to relax after a long flight.Enjoy your Welcome Dinner.Overnight in Hanoi.

Spend your morning to discover the stately Hanoi. Begin your day with an insight into the life of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's most respected revolutionary leader. Visit his mausoleum, house on stilt, the Presidential Palace and the historic One Pillar Pagoda. Then set foot at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university originally built as a temple to Confucius.After lunch, we will visit the Museum of Ethnology, one of Vietnam's top museums. Then jump on the iconic cyclo to discover the Old Quarter. Later, enjoy the unique Water Puppet show.Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel and go on a scenic drive to Halong Bay (3.5 hrs).You will be taken on our tender boat from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board your cruise. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedure session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong Islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.When lunch is about to finish, the cruise will have completed its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by of a lot extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Ba Trai Dao beach or Tra Bau area, by kayaking in the crystal clear waters of the bay and/or enjoy swimming.Back to the main boat and we will cruise to a place for our overnight stay.During our Happy Hour with a special drink menu (buy one get another one for free), is available before dinner. Prior to dinner our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.After dinner tonight in our restaurant, you will have free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the bay. Order a Spa Service or enjoy one of the activities offerd onboard such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our roof top deck under the cover of a star filled sky.

The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the early morning.Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions or relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.A light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee) before we enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage area.Back to our main boat afterwards and check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 11:30 am, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Noi Bai airport for domestic flight to Hue. Arrival Hue, our tour guide pick up you at the airport and transfer to hotel in Hue. Overnight in Hue.

In the morning, we will cruise along the romantic Perfume River before heading out for the countryside. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, remote craft villages making conical hat and incense, and the royal tombs of King Khai Dinh and King Tu Duc.After lunch, visit Forbidden City to discover the legacy of the Nguyen royal dynasty and explore the bustling Dong Ba market.Overnight in Hue.

Today's journey takes us from Hue to the charming town of Hoi An, with a captivating stop at the Marble Mountains along the way. These five limestone peaks, located just seven kilometers from downtown Da Nang, hold a rich history. The Marble Mountains are adorned with a network of tunnels, caves, pagodas, and towers, constructed by both Mahayana Buddhists and the Nguyen Dynasty Kings.Continuing our adventure, we proceed to Hoi An for a leisurely time of relaxation. Here, you can immerse yourself in the serene ambiance and explore the town's unique offerings. As the day draws to a close, find comfort in Hoi An's embrace. Your overnight stay promises a tranquil experience in this enchanting setting.

In the morning, explore the vibrant local market to gather the freshest ingredients for our upcoming cooking class. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere.Next, put on your apron and unleash your inner chef as you prepare and cook a delectable lunch at a charming local restaurant. Discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine, guided by expert chefs who will ensure an unforgettable culinary experience.The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Explore the captivating streets of Hoi An, browse through quaint boutiques, or simply relax and soak in the enchanting ambiance of this historic town.After a satisfying lunch, we return to Hoi An town, where a treasure trove of history awaits. Visit the iconic Japanese Bridge, a testament to the city's rich heritage, alongside Chinese temples steeped in 300 years of tradition and Vietnamese former merchants' houses, whispering tales of bygone eras spanning two centuries. Overnight in Hoi An.

Today, we have free time to relax in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning, take a short domestic flight from Hoi An via Danang to Ho Chi Minh City.On arrival, take a tour around the city and visit the highlights of Saigon including the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame cathedral, General Post Office, Museum of War Remnants.In the afternoon we will visit Ben Thanh market & Cho Lon (Chinese town and market). Here you can experience the Vietnamese Southern daily life.Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today we visit My Tho and see the Vinh Trang Pagoda, visit local homes, and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm.Lunch will be at a local restaurant.Our excursion will include a boat ride to the Cai Be floating market, and a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, sample seasonal fruits and honey tea, and enjoying a performance of traditional Southern singing.Arrival at your hotel in the late afternoon.

In the morning, take a short international flight to Siem Reap.Upon arrival, you will be met by our local guide at the airport, then be transferred to the hotel for check in and to relax for the rest of the day.Overnight in Siem Reap.

Early this morning we will enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Angkor, then return to our hotel for breakfast.After breakfast we will visit Angkor Thom, designed by Jayavarman VII - the last king of Angkor who has been a great builder.Angkor Thom is located in the middle of Angkor which is surrounded by a moat and a powerful wall late rite (Dey Kraham) of three square kilometers to one side. There are a lot of temples located in Angkor Thom complex as Bayon, Baphoun, elephant terrace and the Terrace of leper king. We will then continue to Ta Prohm (Jungle temple) built for king’s mother in the late 12th century.In the late afternoon we will start out exploring Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat, classified as World Heritage by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with its soaring towers and its extraordinary bas-reliefs.Angkor Wat is one of the most extraordinary monuments ever conceived by the human spirit, built in the 12th century in honors of Vishnu. Angkor Wat, formed a rectangle of 1500 metres by 1300, covers an area of almost 200 hectares to include the supervision of watersheds ditches 190 meters wide. Within these, the wall encloses an area of 1025 metres on 800, or 82 hectares is the largest monumental Group of Angkor.We climb Phnom Bakheng Hill for Sunset.Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast we will start our exploration of Banteay Srei “Citadel of Women”, dedicated to Shiva, whose architecture and sculptures of pink sandstone present a masterpiece of art.In the afternoon we will enjoy Tonle Sap Lake, Asia’s largest inland lake also the largest harvest of freshwater fish in the world, which swells to ten times its normal size during the wet season. Here we have a two-hour boat trip observing how local people go about their daily lives.During the boat trip we stop to visit a bird garden and a fishing farm, and also our boat driver will stop for us to visit the floating school which is where a lot of the poor children study, and they are the fisherman’s children.Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning we will take a speed boat to Phnom Penh capital and the journey will take approximately 6 hours. Our cruise will pass many floating villages and other activities taking place on this largest lake in South-East Asia.In the afternoon we will drive 16km south-west of Phnom Penh to visit Cheong Ek ,known as the killing field during the Khmer Rouge regime. We will then return to Phnom Penh to visit Toul Sleng Museum which is a former high school after Khmer Rouge came to power and then they turned it into a prison that most of people now call Genocide Museum or S21.We will then enjoy our time in the Russian Market and along the river front for a nice drink on the FCC rooftop with a nice view of Phnom Penh and sunset over the French colonial buildings.In the evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.Overnight in Phnom Penh.

We will spend the morning visiting the Royal Palace and the National Museum to learn more about the pre-Angkor period.In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home.