16 Days
Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights
From £2.190
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Hanoi, Vietnam END: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Vietnam’s soul. Cambodia’s crown.
16 Days / 15 Nights
Sixteen days. Two countries. The empires, the wars, and the temples that outlasted both — in that order, on purpose.
A journey through heritage, humanity, and the timeless wonders of Southeast Asia.
Journey across Vietnam and Cambodia through living culture, iconic landscapes, and unforgettable human encounters. From Hanoi’s backstreets and Halong Bay’s limestone giants to Hoi An’s lantern-lit charm and the Mekong’s rural soul, every day reveals a new chapter. Cross into Cambodia to explore the jungle temples of Angkor and the heritage of Phnom Penh. A seamless, immersive adventure crafted for travellers who want depth, authenticity, and wonder.
Hanoi – Jeep Tour – Halong Bay – Hue – City Tour – Danang – Hoian – Tra Que Village – Cooking Class – Hoian – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) – Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap – Angkor Complex – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
The itinerary can be flexible, based on your arrival flight schedule.
Prices displayed are based on a single person in a 4-star hotel. You can downgrade to 3* or upgrade to 5* hotel, or get discounts for couple or groups.
Our tour prices include accommodation in shared Twin/ Double/ Triple room with air-conditioning (AC) and private bathroom, meals as stated in the programme (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner), transfers and tours with local English-speaking guides in private/ joining air-conditioned vehicles, all entrance fees as mentioned in the programme, 2 bottles of mineral water on bus per day, available on the vehicles.
Not included in the price:
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Activities
Also, International Flights and Domestic Flights are not included. (For domestic flights, the fare is about £50 each)
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Itinerary
A 16‑day cross‑border odyssey through Vietnam and Cambodia, where imperial cities, jungle temples, river deltas, and ancient kingdoms unfold like a Southeast Asian epic.
Day 1 : Hanoi - Arrival
All guests are warmly welcomed upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport by our local guide then transfer to check in the hotel (Standard check in time: 14:00 local time). Free for your own activities. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2 : Hanoi – Jeep Tour (B/L)
Our team will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter, greet you with a safety briefing, then begin the adventure.
- Food & Local Life: Start with Hanoi’s famous Bún Chả, then continue to the Opera House and explore the “real Hanoi” – hidden backstreets, markets, local homes, and daily life beyond tourist sites.
- City Highlights: Drive past Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thanh Nien Street between two lakes, then enjoy authentic dishes like Phở Cuốn and Phở Chiên Phồng in a local eatery. Visit Banana Island farms, West Lake villages, and the ancient Van Nien Pagoda.
- Hidden Gems: Discover bonsai streets, B-52 wreck site, and contrasting old & new Hanoi.
- Final Stop: Relax with Hanoi’s signature egg coffee by the railway track before returning to your hotel.
Back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
Hanoi to Halong Bay (160 km): 3.0hrs
After breakfast, depart Hanoi for a scenic 3-hour drive to Halong Bay. Arrive at the jetty in Halong City around noon and complete the check-in formalities.
Board your cruise and enjoy a warm welcome, followed by lunch as the boat begins its journey into the bay. In the afternoon, take part in visits and activities according to the boat’s program, or simply relax and admire the stunning scenery.
As the day draws to a close, the boat anchors amidst the dramatic limestone karsts. Dinner will be served on board. Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay.
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Halong Bay
Day 4 : Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Hue (B/L or Brunch)
Halong Bay to Hanoi (160 km): 3.0hrs
Wake up to the fresh morning air in the heart of Halong Bay as the sun rises over the limestone peaks. Breakfast is served on board (or brunch on some cruises) while the vessel leisurely cruises back through the magnificent rock formations towards the port.
Disembark and transfer directly to Noi Bai Airport for your domestic flight to Hue.
Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our local guide and escorted to your hotel in Hoian for check-in.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 5 : Hue – City Tour (B)
In the morning, meet your guide to explore the Imperial City of Hue, built by Emperor Gia Long on the northern bank of the Perfume River.
The complex includes the Citadel, Imperial City, and the Forbidden Purple City, once reserved for the Emperor’s family. Today, this royal site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tour continues to enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Then visit the Minh Mang Royal tomb, set amidst a lush pine hill by the river and considered to be one of the most beautiful mausoleums. Each ruler of the Imperial City built his own tomb during his reign.
On the way back to the hotel, stop at a conical hat village and an incense-making village, where traditional crafts have been passed down through generations. The colorful incense village is one of Hue’s most iconic and photogenic cultural sites.
Overnight in Hue.
Tra Que Village
Day 6 : Hue – Danang – Hoi An (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart Hue for Da Nang, stopping en route to visit the Thanh Toan Tiled Bridge, a charming example of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Continue via the scenic Hai Van Pass with photo stops, then proceed to Hoi An.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time at leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Mekong Delta
Day 7 : Hoi An – Cycling to Tra Que Village – Cooking Class – Hoi An (B/L)
After breakfast, set off on a delightful cycling trip to the charming Tra Que Vegetable Village.
Begin your morning alongside local farmers as they guide you through their daily routines preparing the soil, fertilizing with natural compost, sowing fresh seeds, and watering the vibrant garden beds.
Once the work is done, unwind with a refreshing herbal foot soak followed by a relaxing foot massage, the perfect way to rejuvenate after an authentic farming experience.
Continue with a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll be fully involved in every step of the cooking process. Each 3-hour session is designed to be interactive, social, and fun.
The class begins with a warm introduction and cooking demonstration by our chefs. Working in small groups of 3–5 people, you’ll prepare 3–4 traditional dishes. Our chefs will guide and assist you throughout the session.
At the end, sit down together to enjoy the dishes you’ve created. You’ll also receive recipes to recreate these authentic flavors at home.
Return to Hoi An town for a walking tour.
Stroll through the ancient town to discover merchant and community houses, places of worship, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, and soak in the atmosphere of temples, markets, rice fields, and charming countryside scenes.
This experience offers wonderful photo opportunities and a chance to interact with friendly locals.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Day 8 : Hoi An – Free & Easy (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax or explore Hoi An at your own pace.
You may stroll through the Ancient Town, visit local cafés and shops, or enjoy the beach.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9 : Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your departure flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
All guests are warmly welcomed upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport by our local guide, then transferred to visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) and the War Remnants Museum.
Afterwards, stroll through the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City, including the Old Saigon Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, which was inaugurated in 1880 and became the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient, as was the Post Office designed by Gustav Eiffel and resembling a grand railway station.
Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Mekong Delta
Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh – Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels by Speed Boat (Join in Tour) (B/L)
7:00 am: Early in the morning, our guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and bring you by car to our speedboat at Bach Dang pier.
7:30 am: You will depart Saigon by speedboat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city sprawl to lush jungle.
A light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) is served, as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.
8:50 am: You will arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels site before the majority of larger bus tours arrive. Watch a brief introductory ‘propaganda’ video to the Cu Chi area.
9:00 am: Explore the tunnel site, which includes weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigate an authentic Viet Cong tunnel, visit different underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition rooms etc.), a firing range and much more.
Try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.
11:00 am: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.
11:30 am: Say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnel and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
01:00 pm: Arrive back at Bach Dang’s pier and back to the hotel.
Free time to explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11 : Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre (Mekong Delta) – Ho Chi Minh (B/L)
Start your day with an unforgettable journey to Ben Tre, the heart of the Mekong Delta, famous for its lush rice fields and serene landscapes.
Around 10:00 – Arrive at the meeting point and take a short walk through a local village to enjoy the landscape of local houses and gardens. Upon reaching the local pier, board your day cruiser.
Enjoy the river views as you cruise through the smaller tributaries of Ben Tre province (cruise time approx. 30 minutes).
Dock at “Bao Island” and disembark your Cruise to visit the Coconut Garden and drink fresh coconut here.
Return to your cruise and head down the river to another visit – a local coconut processing operation.
From here, you will start a Bicycle trip around Huu Dinh village (approx. 4 kilometres).
Then you will stop at a brick-making factory, where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand.
After your visit, cruises will transfer you to the other side of the river to take a rowing sampan.
Our team will paddle you through the maze of small canals to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquillity of Ben Tre province.
After about 15 minutes, we will arrive at Mrs Huong’s local house. Her family lives on fishing, shrimp trapping and farming.
Enjoy the tropical fruits and honey tea in her garden before getting on a tri-motor cycle (Xe Loi).
Enjoy the narrow village roads that navigate through the lush greenery and coconut palm trees.
After finishing the Xe Loi ride, return to your day cruiser as we will take you to Mango home restaurant to enjoy your 5-course lunch.
After your lunch, freshen up before switching to a bicycle and riding 500m, (approx. 4 minutes or 7-10 minutes’ walk) on village roads past green gardens and local houses.
First is Mr. Ba Tài’s house to learn the fascinating process of rice wine making.
Lastly, a memorable visit to Mr. Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who survived two years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Today, he and his wife live on making rice paper, which is the most famous speciality of My Long village. Have a chat with him, enjoy the crispy rice paper made by his wife and see how it is made.
15:30 – After the visit, walking to the main road where your car will be ready to take you back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 12 : Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap – (International Flight) (B)
Free at your own leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to Phnom Penh.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, meet your tour guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Mekong Delta
Day 13 : Siem Reap – Angkor Complex (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Angkor Thom, including the South Gate, Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Baphuon, Royal Palace area, Phimeanakas, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Continue to Ta Prohm Temple, famous for its giant tree roots intertwined with ancient ruins.
In the afternoon, visit the iconic Angkor Wat, a 12th-century masterpiece built by King Suryavarman II.
Enjoy a romantic sunset view, then spend the evening at leisure at the Angkor Night Market, bars, and pubs.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14 : Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (By Car) (B)
Morning after breakfast, we will go overland to Then we will continue to Phnom Penh, you will pass Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham province, also called “The Garden City” and the main town in the province of that name. in a car journey that will take around 6 hours.
You will have a first stop at archeological “Naga Bridge” at Kampong Kdei, the best laterite-built bridge of the Angkor era, which has survived until today.
Then we will continue to Phnom Penh, you will pass Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham province, also called “The Garden City” and the main town in the province bearing the same name.
You will have a last stop at Skuon Land for a visit to Spider Village.
Arrival in Phnom Penh, check in hotel and take your relaxing time.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 15 : Phnom Penh (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit the Royal Palace and the nearby Silver Pagoda, home to many precious Buddha statues made of gold, silver, and gemstones.
Continue with photo stops at the Independence Monument, the riverfront where four rivers meet, including the Mekong, and walk up Phnom Daun Penh, the city’s sacred hill.
In the afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former Khmer Rouge prison.
Afterwards, explore the lively Russian Market and observe local daily life.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 16 : Phnom Penh - Departure (B)
Free at your own leisure until transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
We hope you had an exciting holiday with us.
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