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The Best Vietnam Cambodia Tour for the First-time Travelers

Taking this 12-day journey, you will discover the best highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia, including culture heritage, nature landscapes and local lifestyles.

First in Vietnam, you will not miss the fantastic Halong Bay, the ancient atmospheric town of Hoi An, the bustling floating market in Can Tho, and Chi Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City and more. Then in Cambodia,take you time to indulge in the brilliant glory and mystery of Angkot Wat temples. A wonderful trip you will memorize for a lifetime.
Travel Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Day: 12
Best for: First-timers
Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle
Why Travel with Us
We Live in this Country:
The specialist who designs this trip have lived in this country for several years, in some cases, born here. Our first-hand knowledge will help you have an authentic experience, making the most of your vaction.
Worry-Free Planning:
We guarantee 100% deposite refund during the pandemic, and provide 24/7 emergency service during the trip.

Highlights

Enjoy a Halong Bay Cruise

Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hanoi, to fully enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the limestone islands, explore the caves, or simply go diving and swimming in the shimmering sea.

Step back in Time in Hoi An Old Town

Spend days in Hoi An Ancient Town to visit the exquisite architecture and experience the unique culture of the former international trading port of Vietnam, which is influenced by Chinese, Japanese, and European culture for centuries.

Experience the local lifestyle at Cai Rang Floating Market

Explore one of three biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta to experience the real life of local people.

Trace back to the Glory of the Ancient Khmer Dynasty

Take a full-day trip to Angkor Wat to discover the mystery behind the ancient stone faces.

Trinh Nu Cave
Hoi An Ancient Town
Banteay Srei

Tour Itinerary

 
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 to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 4: Halong Bay to Hoi An via Da Nang
In the morning, you can join a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the airport is your free time.
Then, you will transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Our local guide will pick you up at Da Nang airport and drive you to Hoi An in about 1 hour.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.
Day 5: 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 6: Hoi An to Can Tho via Da Nang
After breakfast, you will visit My Son Holy Land, where a large complex of religious relics are. You will explore the ruins of ancient temples and towers of the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 12th centuries.
Then, you will continue your journey to south Vietnam. You will transfer to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.
My Son Holy Land, where a large complex of religious relics are.
Day 7: Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you will visit the lively Cai Rang floating Market, where you can experience the real life of the Mekong people. At the market, the shops and stalls are boats of different sizes. You can find many things sold here, such as fresh fruit, dried fish, coconut candy, fish sauce, milk and so on.
While sailing on the river in a boat, you will also have a chance to visit some factories of rice paper and coconut artworks.
After that, you will leave Can Tho and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. It is a drive of about 4 hours. Upon arrival, you can have a good rest in your hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cai Rang floating Market, the most famous and biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta.
Day 8: 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 that, get back to Dong Khoi Area in downtown 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.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival, 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.
Day 10: 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 11: 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 12: Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
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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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