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Customize your tourVietnam & Cambodia Discovery 18 Days
- Saigon
- Mekong Delta
- Phnom Penh
- Siem Reap
- Hanoi
- Halong Bay
- Danang
- Hoi An
Tour type
Private
Duration
18 Days 17 Nights
Departure
Daily
Trip Highlights:
From the most vibrant city to the ancient citadel, from the historical sites to the breathtaking landscape in Vietnam, to the striking architectural relics in Cambodia, 18 days in the Vietnam - Cambodia tour brings you from one surprise to another.
- Explore the heroic Cu Chi Tunnel in Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Angkor Wat - a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and massive architecture in Siem Reap
- Spend a night on a 5-star Halong Bay cruise and admire the spectacular heritage bay
- Join a Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An
Trip Itineraries:
Day 1
Saigon Arrival
Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of the day is free. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Saigon.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 2
Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels – City tour (B, L)
Start a 1.5-hour drive to Cu Chi tunnels where you will learn about the history and the incredible tenacity and ingenuity of its inhabitants. You also have a chance to crawl through the tunnels and fire off some rounds from Ak47 or M16 assault riffles at the shooting range. Back to Saigon for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit historic landmarks and sites such as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 3
Saigon – Mekong Delta - Chau Doc (B, L)
The driver takes you to Ben Tre City which is 90 km from Saigon (~ 2 hour drive). Hop on a small boat to visit small brick factories, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house. Visit a quiet village and take a short walk to witness local life. Hop on a xe-lôi (a kind of motorized rickshaw) to a riverside restaurant for a local lunch. In the afternoon, go around and explore the surrounding fields before boarding a sampan along the canals. Come back to the port and drive for 4 hours to Chau Doc. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Day 4
Chau Doc - Speed Boat to Phnom Penh (B)
The driver takes you to the ferry for your boat cruise upstream Mekong River to Phnom Penh. Boat departs at 7.30 AM. Meeting with our guide and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 5
Phnom Penh - City Tour (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour in Phnom Penh: National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you have time to shop souvenirs and local products in markets such as the art-deco Central Market or the sprawling Russian Market. Return to the hotel and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 6
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng - Killing Field - Siem Reap (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Memorial. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, transfer to Phnom Penh airport to catch the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for registration. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 7
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Get on a Tuk-tuk (a kind of motorcycle) to the South Gate to witness the statue representing the movement of the ocean, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, the temple of Bayon, the Phimeanakas, the terraces of the leper king and the elephants, and the royal chambers. Then, visit Ta Prohm temple, one of the most spectacular temples in the area. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer by bus to visit Angkor Wat - a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with massive architectures. Return to the hotel and overnight in Siem Reap.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 8
Siem Reap - Tonle Sap - Fly to Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to a town near Siem Reap. You will board a boat to visit Tonle Sap Lake (the largest lake in Southeast Asia) to see the life of the people, their hospital, their church, the school, the market, etc. Lunch at a local restaurant. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 9
Hanoi - City tour (B)
Start the city tour at 9:00 am. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), the traditional stilt house and the reserved One-Pillar Pagoda. Then, head to Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, along the shore of West Lake. Pay a visit to Vietnam’s first university - Temple of Literature. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the train streets then the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. End the day with a traditional water puppet show before dinner at one of the finest restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 10
Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)
Our driver picks you up at your hotel and transfers you to Halong via the Expressway. Transferred by tender boat to check in Stellar of the Seas cruise. Savor a hearty lunch and check in your cabin. Then, join kayaking or a local rowboat to visit Dark and Bright Cave. Then, you have time to swim before back to the cruise to join a cooking demonstration and Happy Hour from the bar. Have dinner. Overnight on the cruise.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: On Cruise
Day 11
Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)
Early risers may want to capture the sunrise and join a Taichi lesson at the golf course area at 6:10 - 6:30 am. Have a light breakfast in the restaurant while the ship moves to the next stop. Enjoy kayaking at Ao Ech Area for around 1 hour. Back to the vessel and prepare for check out from 9h30 – 9h45. A brunch is served before you process the payment for personal expenses (spa & massage, drinks, etc). Disembark at around 11:00 am. Drop-off in the Old Quarter at around 14h00 – 14h30. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle/Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 12
Hanoi (free morning) - Fly to Hue (B)
Enjoy your free morning then transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue by our driver only. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport, you will be transferred directly to your hotel. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hue.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 13
Hue sightseeing - Drive to Hoi An (B)
Breakfast at your hotel before starting Hue city tour. In the morning, join a sampan boat trip along Perfume River to visit King Minh Mang’s Tomb of Nguyen Dynasty and the traditional Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river. Lunch in the local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you explore Hue Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and King Tu Duc’s Tomb. After that, transfer to Hoi An. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 14
Hoi An - Tra Que - Cooking class (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Then, our guide and driver pick you up to Hoi An’s colourful central market. You have a chance to learn about the ingredients you will use in the cooking lesson later. Head to Tra Que village. Enjoy welcome drink.
Later, visit the herbs garden where local farmers use organic methods from 300 years ago on their field. Learn the traditional ways to cook Vietnamese food. Made some flowers and animals by vegetables for decoration. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. Return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 15
Hoi An - Free at leisure (B)
Today, you are free!
Summary:
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 16
Hoi An - Danang - Fly to Saigon (B)
Enjoy your free time before catching a flight to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 17
Saigon - Free at leisure (B)
Today, you are free!
Summary:
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 18
Saigon Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Trip ends.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
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Customize this programInclusions:
- Transportation by private car with A/C
- Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
- Local English speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
- Domestic flights Phnom Penh - Siem Reap, Siem Reap - Hanoi, Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Saigon
Exclusions:
- International flight tickets
- Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
- Tips & personal expenses
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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