Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Tour
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil
Temple of Literature.
In the afternoon, you will visit the
Ethnology Museum.
At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the
Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go swimming or kayaking as you like in your free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.Day 4: Halong Bay to Hue
In the morning, you can
join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the train station is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, you will transfer to Hanoi train station and board the Reunification Express for the overnight train to Hue.
Stay overnight on the Train.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.Day 5: Hue
Upon you arrive in Hue in the mid-morning, your local guide will pick you up at the train station and send you to your hotel to check in and leave your luggage.
In the afternoon, you will visit the
Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a former home to Nguyen emperors that lists as a UNESCO heritage site in 2010. And then, you will visit
Thien Mu Pagoda, the best-preserved religious monument in Hue.
Stay overnight in Hue.
Thang Long Imperial Citadel, an UNESCO heritage site. Day 6: Hue
After breakfast, you will visit
Tu Duc Tomb, a royal resting place for an emperor. Strolling in the garden, you will enjoy the perfect combination of characteristic architecture with local flavor and beautiful natural scenery.
The afternoon is free for you to explore the ancient town on your own.
Stay overnight in Hue.
Tu Duc Tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc.Day 7: Hue to Hoi An via Da Nang
Today you will continue the journey to Hoi An via Da Nang. Driving through the beautiful peninsula of
Lang Co, you can enjoy fantastic views over the South China Sea/Eastern Sea outside of Hue by passing through the
Hai Van Pass.
Arriving in Da Nang at noon, you will have lunch here and visit
Marble Mountain to explore the large caves which were used as hospitals by the Viet Cong during the war. Also, you will get stunning views over My Khe beach and the surrounding countryside.
Then, you will head to Hoi An, the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Hai Van Pass, the most wonderful pass in Vietnam.Day 8: Hoi An
Today you will enjoy
a full-day tour in Hoi An, the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. Strolling through the old town, you can get a close look at traditional Chinese, Japanese, and local Vietnamese architectures, experience the colorful local markets, and visit ancient temples.
You will 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. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.Day 9: Hoi An
Today you will
enjoy some free time in this delightful old town. You can take a bike tour to the gorgeous surrounding countryside, or take up a cooking class in the town.
Insider Tips: For more full-day or half-day tours in Hoi An, you can ask your travel consultant in advance.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will get to take a morning flight from Da Nang airport to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon.
Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and send you to your hotel to check in and leave your luggage.
Then, you will head to Dong Khoi Area to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the
Opera House and the former
Hotel de Ville, visit the
Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office, and wander up to the
War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.
Your last sight for today is the
Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Notre Dame Cathedral is the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you will going to visit the
Cu Chi Tunnels, from which you can delve in to Vietnam’s turbulent history from the previous century. You will see how the tunnel network works and get to walk into the underground tunnels yourself and fell the wartime atmosphere.
After the tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta (Vinh Long)
Today, you will head to Vinh Long, a major transfer hub in the Mekong Delta, where you can experience island life.
Upon arrival, you will take a
boat trip on the Mekong River to Cai Bei to see the interesting floating market. While passing many orchards, you could take a stop to see some small cottage industries such as rice paper and coconut candy, and get a chance to taste some local produce.
Tonight, you will
sleep at a simple homestay guesthouse built in the style of a local house.
Stay overnight in Vinh Long.
The floating market of Cai BeiDay 13: Vinh Long back to Ho Chi Minh City
Before getting back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will take a walk through the fruit orchards and cruise through the small canals by a traditional wooden sampan.
Then, you will take a drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Today, you will get to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Phnom Penh International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 15: Phnom Penh
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Silver Pagoda, which is decorated with about 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. Then, you will visit the
Royal Palace, where the Khmer Royal family lives.
The next trip to the
National Museum will give you a detailed look at the history of Cambodia and a deeper understanding of the mysterious Khmer Culture.
Today will end with a visit to the
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) and
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), where you will learn about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the dark history and devastation that occurred at the Security Prison.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Silver Pagoda and Royal PalaceDay 16: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
After breakfast, you will take a long drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The whole journey takes about 7.5 to 8 hours.
En route, you will visit the
ruined temples in Sambor Prei Kuk in Kompong Thom town and the
Naga Bridge.
After arriving in Siem Reap in the afternoon, your guide will take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Naga bridge is an ancient stone bridge.Day 17: Siem Reap
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to
Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin
with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider setting.
Then you will come to
Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the
whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.Day 18: Siem Reap
After breakfast, you will first visit
Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Day 19: Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
Service Included
Private English-speaking tour guide
Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International flight to Hanoi and flight from Siem Reap
Vietnam visa and Cambodia visa
Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam and Cambodia Travel Restriction
In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, both Vietnam and Cambodia have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions. For traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia, you do not need to do any pre-trip testing.
However, before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.
And before entering Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificates. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.
We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.
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