Vietnam And Cambodia Tour: 16-Day Discovery

On arrival in Siem Reap International Airport,  our Tour Guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel.Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day to explore at your leisure, before enjoying a Welcome Dinner.Overnight in Siem Reap.

Sightseeing of mystical Ta Prohm temple, ancient city of Angkor Thom Baphoun, a hilltop pyramid temple, Elephant and Leper King terraces, the Royal Enclosure Temple of Phimean Akas and the serene Preah Pithu groups of smaller temples.After lunch visit the amazing Angkor Wat.Enjoy the sunset and stunning views of Tonle Sap Lake, Western Baray, Angkor Wat and the dense jungle of Angkor Thom from the top of the mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng.

This morning we experience the countryside of Siem Reap. Take a 3-hour ride through the villages, visiting the Khmer traditional houses built on stilts, farming areas and a Buddhist monastery. Stop on the way to chat with the locals. After lunch visit the floating village of Kompong Phlik or Kompong Khleanng before transferring back to your hotel around 5pm.Over night in Siem Reap.

Embark on an enriching day as we journey to the remarkable Banteay Srei temple, nestled 35 km from Siem Reap. This exquisite temple, often hailed as the cradle of Khmer art, awaits our exploration with its intricate carvings and captivating architecture. Our odyssey continues to the awe-inspiring Beng Mealea temple, its grandeur hidden beneath nature's embrace. Overgrown by the jungle, this archaeological gem unveils a mystic allure. Concluding our adventure, we return to Siem Reap, where the day's tales find rest amidst the comforts of an overnight stay.

Take a short international flight from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel. After check-in you will have some free time to rest and then our Tour Guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a sightseeing tour to Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore the infamous Cu Chi Tunnel, an immense network of underground tunnels used by the Vietcong as a military base.After lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh City to visit major sights including Reunification Palace, War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market.Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today you will travel to Mekong Delta. On arrival you will check into your private bungalows and enjoy lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, visit the nearby villages, visit local workshop, and chat with local farmers. In the evening enjoy your cooking class.Overnight in Mekong Delta.

After breakfast, we take a rowed sampan to visit Cai Be floating market, a cultural feature of Mekong Delta.Back to the Mekong Lodge for lunch.After lunch, we will transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a short domestic flight to Danang.Our local tour guide will pick you up and transfer yo to your hotel in Hoi An.Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning, join a fun cooking class to create some of Vietnam's signature dishes at a famous Vietnamese restaurant. Pay a visit to the local market to shop for fresh produce, then join the cooking class as your chef show you the culinary technique and insights in using various herbs and spices. After the lesson, sit down and dine on your creations.After the cooking lesson, we will explore the town of Hoi An.  Take a leisure walking tour in Hoi An and soak up its rich wealth of heritage. Visit the Japanese Merchant Houses, the famed Japanese bridge, Chinese temples, ancient houses and pagodas.Overnight in Hoi An.

Today you are free to explore or relax. Explore boutiques art shops, order tailor-made clothes or explore the local market at your own leisure.

Travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route to HueAfter checking in to your hotel, have a short rest before our Tour Guide takes you out for dinner.Overnight in Hue.

In the morning, we will cruise along the romantic Perfume River before heading out for the countryside. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda,  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.Back to your hotel around 5pm. In the late afternoon you will take a short domestic flight from Hue to Hanoi.Check in to your hotel before our Tour Guide takes you out for 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 to 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 museum. Then jump on the iconic cyclo the Old Quarter. Later enjoy the unique Water Puppet show.Overnight in Hanoi.Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open from Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 8am to 11pm. Closed on Mondays and Fridays. The mausoleum is closed for two months of the year, usually October and November, when Ho Chi Minh’s body is undergoing maintenance by an Russian expert.

Early morning pick up at hotel and travel to Halong Bay. Arrive at pier at midday, check in cruise.After lunch on board explore Me Cung Cave. Kayaking or boating around Bright Cave (Lan Ha Bay).Enjoy the sunset and join a cooking class on the sundeck.After BBQ Dinner, join in evening activities available on the cruise ship including squid fishing.

Join Tai Chi session on the sundeck and enjoy breakfast on board.Explore Lan Ha Bay by biking to a Viet Hai village, stopping at some local houses, chat with local hosts.Have lunch on boat.After lunch, kayaking or swimming at Three Peach Beach.Back to cruise ship in late afternoon.In the evening, enjoy your Farewell Dinner.Overnight on cruise ship.

Enjoy the last stage of your trip in Thien Canh Son Cave and islets, which has a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Return to our main boat afterwards and check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.After a final early brunch, 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 Hanoi. Our private car will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight home, or to your onward destination.