Vietnam and Cambodia Tour in 12 Days

In the morning, pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which houses the body of the famous President Ho Chi Minh. Get to know more about his life and career with a visit to his traditional stilt house before appreciating the special structure of One Pillar Pagoda. Leaving the complex, make your way to the Temple of literature - famous for being the first university of Vietnam. It is also the popular place for Vietnamese students to visit and take some commemorative photographs when graduating.

After lunch (on your own account) and a short rest, continue your journey to the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) where you can find the astonishing diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic groups. Afterward, enjoy your time with a traditional Water Puppet show after the sunset.

In the later afternoon, head back to the hotel. Dinner on your own, overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and depart for another stunning land of Halong Bay – the UNESCO Heritage Site which is famous for thousands of islands scattering over the Gulf of Tonkin. Visiting the bay, you will immerse in the endless charm of different types of scenery.

Once at the pier, embark on a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on the magical bay. Staying on board, you are also offered a great chance to savor a special menu of fresh seafood in the natural beauty of limestone formations.

Lunch, dinner and overnight on board.

Take a great chance to wake up early this morning to unwind in the morning views of the bay at its best. Morning is the great time to admire the breathtaking views of the bay in the glitter of sun rays shining down to the water surface. After lunch on board, take the last chance to enjoy the impressive views of the beautiful limestone as the ship cruises through the bay.

After getting to the harbour, transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Free to relax until being transferred without the guide to the airport for a short flight to Danang. Once arrival, you will be taken to the hotel in Hoian for check-in.

After a short rest, set off your beautiful walking tour around this ancient port town. As the national trading center in the 16th century, Hoi An is home to the diversity of ancient streets and homes. Take a leisurely stroll around the exceptional cobblestone streets to admire the hundred-century old Chinese houses.

The leisurely trip offers you a great opportunity to see the ancient houses built in the mix of Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectural influences. You will be taken to some incredible places in Hoian including the hundred- year – old Japanese Bridge, the Phuc Kien Hall, and the local fish market.

Back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Today is free for you to explore the enchanting city on your own or just enjoy your time on the beach. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

At the good time this morning, you will be transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel to check in. The room will be at your disposal from 14.00PM.

Lunch on your own and take a short rest before transferring to Cu Chi Tunnels – the historic site where Vietnamese soldiers used as a shelter during wartime. This fantastic network stretches over 250 km and is the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers during the wars. The system was served as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals and living areas for Vietnamese fighters throughout the war. Take your time to descend into the tunnels to discover the wonderful tunnels and the harsh conditions of Vietcong guerrillas.

Back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

This morning our private car will pick up you at hotel and transfer to Mekong Delta

On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier. Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- is along mangrove tree from town to country. Witness lively activities in morning as fishing, coconut cargo boats carrying on river.... Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stages of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at local house to see making rice paper and enjoy some rice cake. Walking along canal to coconut candy workshop, have a look them making candy by hand, try some sweet, enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music as well. way. Go on by boat, and walk to farmer house who making sleep mats.

Cycle rural tracks or drive tuktuk through coconut grove, vegetable plains (cucumber, bitter melon...). Keep going by row boat on shady palm tree canal and stop for lunch at riverside restaurant. Boating back Hung Vuong pier by motorboat and being transferred by private car back Ho Chi Minh city.

Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy your last hours in Ho Chi Minh city until you be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Room is at your disposal until noon 12.00AM.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and taken to the hotel to check in. Siem Reap is home to the UNESCO world heritage – Angkor Wat as well as a place to enjoy high – end dinning, spas, etc.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, you have plenty of time to delve into the rich history of the region with a visit to the exceptional Angkor Wat - the most famous and largest temple complex in Cambodia and in the world as well. The complex is considered the architectural masterpiece thanks to its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief's and sculpture.

In the afternoon, continue your discovery by visiting Angkor Thom which is no doubt the expression of highest genius. The stunning architecture of the structure in all dimensions challenges the talent of any painters. From the structure, continue onto the nearby Terrace of Elephants with 300 meters long through the core of Angkor Thom. This impressive structure is adorned with carved elephants and garudas spanning the front of Baphuon. Take a few steps to the terrace of the Leper King a double terrace located at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants.

Head back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Today is at your leisure to explore the city on your own. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Free to relax before transferring to the airport (without guide) for your departure flight. Meals on your own. End of the tour.