The Best of Vietnam and Cambodia in 13 Days

At 8.00 AM: Our tour will guide you to start the trip to Angkor sites. We will start with Angkor Thom which is no doubt the expression of highest genius. Then, continue to see Bayon Temple with many other relics which offer a great chance to observe ancient sculptures. 

Next, we will move to Terrace of the Leper King before going along the Terrace of Elephants - originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports and more highlighted sites such as Baphuon Temple, Ta Prohm "Tomb Raider" fame. 

Wrap your day by visiting Angkor Wat - the Mother of all temples which believed to be the world's largest religious building. 

05:00 PM: Back to the hotel.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Today, we’ll escape the city by driving 48kms North of Siem Reap to visit the holy Kulen Mountains, also referred to as Phnom Kulen (“Mountain of the Lychees”) by locals. The sandstone from this mountain was the main supplier of construction materials for the Angkor Kingdom. We’ll stop at the sacred site of The River of a Thousand Lingas, which features hundreds of lingas carved in the sandstone bed of the river, which date back to the 9th century. Further downstream, large blocks of stone, also under water, are carved with Apsaras dancers and Vishnu figures. Next on the agenda is a wander around the mountain-top pagoda which is home to relics, statues and a large reclining Buddha. The last mountain stop will be Kulen Waterfall, featuring a natural pool which is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day and a great picnic spot too, so that’s what we’ll do. On the way back to Siem Reap we’ll pay a visit to local villages make palm sugar. Back to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred without guide to the airport for the regional flight to Hanoi. The room is at your disposal until noon time only.

Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local guide at Hanoi Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards. Balance of the day as your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel. 

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world. 

From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmite. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

Note: You are recommended to bring an overnight bag to keep your necessary luggage. We are afraid that there is not enough space to store all the luggage of every passenger on board. Moreover, after an overnight stay on board, you will turn back to the same hotel in Hanoi, so your remaining luggage will be sure to be kept safely.

After breakfast, enjoy your time to sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After lunch on board – around 11.30am, transfer back to Hanoi to check in the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel. 

Free on your own until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) to take domestic flight to Da Nang. 

Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our tour guide and transfer to Hoi An to check in your hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

At around 8am, you will be picked up and transferred to Hoi An centre. As the national trading center in 16th century, Hoi An is home to the diversity of ancient streets and homes. Stroll around the unusual cobblestone streets to admire the hundred century old Chinese houses.

The leisurely trip offers you a great chance to see the ancient houses built in Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures. There are some incredible places that you should not miss when visiting Hoi An including the hundred- year – old Japanese Bridge, the Phuc Kien Hall, Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop. At around 11.30 am, you will be back to the hotel on your own. Lunch on your own account.

Free at your leisure until being picked up by our tour guide at around 3pm for street food tour today. 

Take a bicycle to outside Hoi An town and hidden alley to enjoy some special street foods of Hoi An: “Bánh canh”, green papaya salad with sun dried squid, “xí mà phù”, grilled pork skewers Hoi An style, Hoi An bread. Take a rest and enjoy sugarcane juice before coming back to your hotel on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.

Today is free to discover the town or relax on the beach at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport (without tour guide) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh – the largest city of Vietnam. 

Upon your arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check in. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Depart from Ho Chi Minh at around 8-8.30am and head straight to Ben Tre, crossing the impressive Rach Mieu Cable-stayed Bridge. Board a small boat to visit typical workplaces including small brick factories, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house.

Stop at a quiet village, take a short walk to experience local life and hop on your xe-lôi (a kind of motorized rickshaw) and stop at a riverside restaurant for a lunch with local food.

After lunch, take a short cycling tour to explore the surrounding fields before boarding a sampan for a tranquil trip along the picturesque canals. Come back to the port and return to Saigon. You will be dropped off at the hotel at around 5pm. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

You are free today to explore the bustling city on your own. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred to the airport (without guide) for the departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon. Meals on your own. End of services.