Are you passionate about history and culture and like to meet local people while on holiday? Enjoy this tailormade tour in Vietnam and Cambodia, visiting majestic Angkor Wat, it will be a breath-taking vacation.

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Are you passionate about history and culture and like to meet local people while on holiday? Enjoy this tailormade tour in Vietnam and Cambodia, visiting majestic Angkor Wat, it will be a breath-taking vacation.

Here are the highlights of this tour in South East Asia:

  • Sightseeing in the modern cities of Hanoi, Hue and Saigon
  • Cruise in Halong Bay, Unesco Heritage Site
  • Tour of Siem Reap and charming Angkor Wat archaeological site. 

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Hanoi
  • End Siem Reap
  • Countries
    • Vietnam
    • Cambodia
  • City
    • Hanoi
    • Halong
    • Hue
    • Hoi An
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Siem Reap
  • Theme Art, history and cultural trips
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Hanoi
    Day 1

    Arrival at Noi Be airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time for relax and discovery of the city. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Hanoi
  • 2
    Hanoi - Halong
    Day 3

    Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

    Morning departure to Halong Bay. You'll pass the rich farms of the Red River Delta. Once at Halong pier, you'll board for a cruise around the splendid islands emerging from the tranquil emerald sea. Seafood-based lunch and exploration of the Surpise cave, one of the most beautiful caves in the bay. Sunset, dinner and overnight aboard the junk. 

    Visited places:
    • Hanoi
    • Halong
  • 3
    Halong - Hanoi - Hue
    Day 4

    Breakfast - Lunch

    In the morning, coffee and tea will be served on the terrace after a Tai Chi class, while we continue exploring the splendid Halong Bay and the floating village. Lunch with Vietnamese and Western cuisine. After leaving the junk, we depart to Bac Ninh province to learn more about the fascinating Vietnamese culture with a traditional Quan Ho music show. Transfer to the airport to Hue. Overnight in a hotel in Hue.

    Visited places:
    • Halong
    • Hue
  • 4
    Hue
    Day 5

    Breakfast

    Visit Hue starting from the Tombs of Emperor Minh Mag and Tu Duc, together with Tu Hieu Pagoda, then enjoy a cruise along Perfume River to admire the ancient Thien Mu Pagoda. Free time to explore the crowded Dong Ba market, where you can buy souvernirs and crafts. Overnight in a hotel in Hue. 

    Visited places:
    • Hue
  • 5
    Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An
    Day 6

    Breakfast

    You will cross spectacular Hai Van Pass to reach Da Nang where you'll visit Cham Museum and the imposing Marble Mountain, before leaving for Hoi An, the ancient city with winding roads dating back to the 16th century. An afternoon tour will take you to the Japanese Bridge, Phuoc Kien Pagoda. the ancient Tran Phu house and Hoi An museum. Have fun with some shopping, buying tailormade clothes, lanterns, shoes and food or simply relax on the beach or in restaurants and cafès.

    Visited places:
    • Hue
    • Hoi An
  • 6
    Hoi An - Da Nang – Sai Gon
    Day 7

    Breakfast.

    You leave the city of Hoi An for the transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. You will continue with the visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Chinese market in Cho Lon. Explore Dong Khoi street with the fashion boutiques selling clothes and accessories designed by the Vietnamese. The atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh by night is really not to be missed. 

    Visited places:
    • Hoi An
    • Ho Chi Minh City
  • 7
    Sai Gon - Vinh Long
    Day 8

    Breakfast - Lunch

    Morning departure to Vinh Long province. Upon arrival in Cai Be enjoy a boat ride to the floating market to admire the sale and purchase of fruit and many other goods on the boats. You'll cross nice canals in the Mekong Delta, visiting An Binh island with the gardens full of orchids, bonsai trees and tropical fruit. The ride ends with a music show before the return to Saigon.

    Visited places:
    • Ho Chi Minh City
  • 8
    Sai Gon - Siem Reap
    Day 9

    Breakfast - Lunch

    In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap and the treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Upon arrival in the hotel free time for rest and personal activities. In the evening a welcome dinner will be served at the local restaurant with an Apsara dance show. 

    Visited places:
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Siem Reap
  • 9
    Siem Reap
    Day 10

    Breakfast

    You'll start by visiting Banteay Srei temple. The special charm of this temple is given by its small size, its good state and the splendid decorative sculptures. Its pink stone walls are decorated with sculptures and basreliefs. In the afternoon visit fabuolous Ta Prohm, embraced by the roots of giant creepers and fig trees. Later on visit Prasat Kravan, famous for its unique brick sculptures; Srah Srang, the royal bath once used for ritual baths and Banteay Kdei, sorrounded by four concentric walls. The day ends with the visit Thommanon and Chaosay Tevorda temple. 

    Visited places:
    • Siem Reap
  • 10
    Siem Reap
    Day 11

    Breakfast

    Bike ride (about 45 minutes) in the historic center along off roads, among jungle, local villages and shops. It's a special day full of activities dedicated to the discovery of some of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Visit West Gate in Angkor Thom; in the afternoon visit the most famous temple in Angkor Wat, Unesco Heritage Site since 1992. At sunset, visit Bakheng temple to admire the sunset on top of hill. Relax with one hour foot massage before returning to the hotel. 

    Visited places:
    • Siem Reap
  • 11
    Departure
    Day 12

    Breakfast

    The day begins with a boat ride on Tonle Sap lake to discover the floating villages and the schools, restaurants and local hospitals. Then visit Puok, the silk factory with the products of the artisans of Angkor, Transfer to the airport for departure.

    Visited places:
    • Siem Reap
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Accommodation in hotels as mentioned (or similar ones)
    • 1 night aboard the junk
    • Meals as mentioned in the program
    • All transfers during the trip
    • Boat ride in Halong, Hue and Mekong 
    • Entry tickets to the site mentioned in the program
    • Local professional English speaking guides
    Price does not include
    • International flights
    • Domestic flights Hanoi –Da Nang/Hue – Sai Gon/Sai Gon – Siem Reap
    • Mandatory dinner on December 24 and 31
    • Meals, drinks and other non-mentioned services