16 Days 15 Nights

Along The Heritages Of Vietnam And Cambodia in 16 days – Private tour

Starting from USD1,393 /adult

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Introduction

Introduction

Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing 16-day journey, discovering the vibrant cultural tapestry of Vietnam and Cambodia. Here, ancient traditions harmoniously blend with modern life, creating a lively symphony of experiences. You’ll lose yourself in the maze of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sail across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and travel back in time in the historic imperial city of Hue. The ancient charm of Hoi An will captivate you with its romantic beauty, while the vibrant energy of Da Nang will satisfy your adventurous spirit. Continuing south, you’ll dive into the dynamic life of Ho Chi Minh City and find serenity in the Mekong Delta. Visit Chau Doc and Can Tho, two cities rich in the cultural essence of the Mekong, before stepping into Cambodia. Phnom Penh, the bustling capital, will greet you with its royal splendor, while Siem Reap will leave you in awe of the majestic beauty of Angkor Wat, an ancient architectural masterpiece. Let this journey transport you to breathtaking landscapes, mysterious historical tales, and the vibrant cultures of these two beautiful countries.

Highlight

Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, with its diverse cultural attractions.
  • Cruise Halong Bay’s green seas amid limestone karsts.
  • Visit Hue’s palaces, pagodas, and tombs.
  • Wander Hoi An’s evocative streets, a UNESCO World Heritage site with restored architecture.
  • Enjoy Da Nang’s vibrant energy, which blends old and new.
  • Cruise the Mekong Delta’s twisting canals to Chau Doc and Can Tho to experience rural Vietnam.
  • Explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, with its royal palaces and history.
  • Finish your trip at Siem Reap’s stunning monuments, including Angkor Wat.

 

Starting from USD1,393 /adult without airfare

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1Hanoi Arrival

Timeline

  • Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend of traditional and modern beauties.  At Noi Bai Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to check-in. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2Hanoi city full day (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 08.00: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver and take a full day city tour of Hanoi You will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, there you can visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of our Uncle Ho is being kept. Keep touring the Presidential Palace – a nice French architecture in the garden and visit Ho Chi Minh House on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda. Then you will visit the Temple of Literature –Confucius temple and it was The first University of Vietnam. Experience on the local train.
  • Lunch at the local restaurant.
  • Experience a one-hour cyclo ride. Enjoy your day with egg coffee at the coffee shop. Finish your day off at the Thang Long Opera Theatre for a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. You will have free time to go shopping or relax on your own. Back to your hotel.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave Overnight On Cruise (Breakfast/ Lunch/ dinner)

Timeline

  • 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
  • 11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
  • 12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
  • 12.30 – 13.00: the cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
  • 14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
  • 15.00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
  • 17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
  • 19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
  • 20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
  • Overnight on cruise
Day 4Halong Bay - Hanoi -Flight To Hue (Breakfast/ Brunch)

Timeline

  • 06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
  • 8.00 – 9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
  • 9.30: our staffs on Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
  • 10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
  • 11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer to the Noibai airport for a flight to Hue.
  • Upon Hue city, you will pick up and then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
  • Overnight in Hue.
Day 5Hue Full Day City Tour (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 08.30: Your tour guide will start you on the tour around to discover Hue. Waking up in the ancient land, you will board a dragon boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River.
  • The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the convergence of rivers, you can have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas. Drive to visit the tombs of King Minh Mang & King Khai Dinh.
  • Lunch at the local restaurant.
  • This afternoon is dedicated to a tour in Hue City to discover the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City – an amazing historic landmark in Hue – a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitors should not miss when traveling to this peaceful land. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6Hue - Hai Van Pass - Hoi An (Breakfast)

Timeline

  • 08.30: After breakfast, check out the hotel and depart for Hoi An, have a couple of stops on the way for photos. Drive over Hai Van pass, one of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam, take some photos of amazing views from the top. Then continue to Hoian ancient town, with stops at the Dragon Bridge and the so-called ” China beach” in Danang
    Arrive in Hoi An, check-in and free to stroll around the town.
  • Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7Hoi An Ecotour - Basket Boat (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 08.30: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then he will hop you on a cycling ride around Hoi An, ride towards Tra Que vegetable village – A very famous place of the farmers cultivating about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli….
  • Walk around Tra Que vegetable village to see and interact with local people working in their gardens, cross vast rice fields in the countryside, which is far away from the tourist trails. You will also see many activities of the inhabitants through the villages out of Hoian. The local farmers will show you all about cultivation methods and help you learn how to protect vegetables from insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering, transplanting and tending the greens.
  • Continue riding through paddy fields, Ba Le market, kindergarten…to reach Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals and houses. This place used to be a refuge for local people and VC soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is a famous place for seafood products. You will be warmly welcomed by a local family, taste some green tea and start to stroll around the village. Experience a basket boat row with the skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
  • Back to the family for a foot massage with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare your lunch with the local family
  • Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
  • After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8Hoi An Free Day - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast)

Timeline

  • After breakfast, take your free time to walk around to go shopping, admire the ancient architecture or relax at the beach.  About 02 hours before the flight, your guide and driver will come to your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.  Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, the most bustle and hustle city in the south of Vietnam. This is one of the must-visit first cities attracting international tourists. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.  After relaxation, you can be free to discover the city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9Ho Chi Minh Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 08.30: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at your hotel lobby. Take about one and half of hour drive, you will arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels where you will start discovery to enrich and experience a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the Vietnam war.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Drive back to HCM city, you will take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Drive back to your hotel and then you are free to relax.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Overnight in Can Tho (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Timeline

  • 07.30: After breakfast, your guide will take you on the trip to Cai Be pier (86km) from Ho Chi Minh by car or van via Trung Luong Freeway.
  • On the arrival, you will start with a visit to Cai Be floating market. Then cruise to Tan Phong island for biking or walking on village paths to see the local daily life: orchards, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses. On the way, we can make some stops to see the locals making rice paper for spring rolls, sewing coconut leaves for cottage roofs and especially see how they wave the dried water hyacinth to make some products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes… Then, the rowboat will take you to go deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy a peaceful time.
  • Lunch is served in a local home.
  • Back to the boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Binh Island.
  • Transfer to hotel. 
Day 11Take Boat Trip Via Floating Village - Tra Su Conservation- Overnight In Homestay In Chau Doc (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Timeline

  • Have breakfast and do check-out, go for a walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning, arrive at the local workshop to learn how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop- rice… Enjoy some local specialties with a cup of hot tea.
  • Take a boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. Keep boating along the floating village, you will see how the fishermen farm catfish on the Mekong river. Also, we can visit Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, and vegetables….
  • Next, transfer to Chau Doc, on the way drive to Tra Su Conservation, board on an rowing-boat (depends on water level) or take a short walk (4km) to unveil the breath-taking scenery and the wildlife habitats of this sensational and unique Conservation. It is a-thousand-hectare mangroves forest surrounded by paddy fields!
  • Lunch at the local restaurant.
  • Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 12Chau Doc - Speedboat To Phnom Penh (Breakfast)

Timeline

  • 06.30: Check out hotel and transfer to the pier.
  • 07.30: Take the speedboat to Phnom Penh.
  • 12.30: Arriving in Phnom Penh, your local guide and driver will pick you up for a transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at your leisure.
  • Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 13Phnom Penh Half Day City Tour - Flight To Siem Reap (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 08.00: Visit Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda that stands on the hill, built by a wealthy Khmer woman named Penh in 1372 to keep the sacred relics, National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. There are many artifacts from the Pre-Angkor as well as Angkor Period on display. Continue to visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound, the majority of treasures on display have been supplied by the King of Cambodia such as a gift from various other countries.
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
  • Then you will take the transfer to the Killing Field, Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was famous since the movie “The Killing Fields” was made. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate over 17,000 victims of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation. Back to the city and walk around the Russian market built in 1937, a splendid architecture of colonial style.  Then you will take the flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
  • Arrive in Siem Reap, you will be picked up by your local guide and driver then take the transfer to the hotel for check-in. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14Explore The Angkor Temple (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 08.00 am: After breakfast, transfer to visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever.
  • Continue exploring the mysterious Royal City Angkor Thom City & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphoun, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure area and visit one more ruin in the Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to Ta Prom Temple.
  • After lunch at the local restaurant, you will visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
  • In the evening, you cannot afford to miss the chance to enjoy dinner with the traditional beautiful Apsara Dance. Starting by the movements with deftness and deliberation, the beautiful artists in the sophisticated silk-made tunic will get you amazed by the exquisiteness and enthusiasm with warm smiles. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 15Explore Beng Mealea Temple And Float Community (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Timeline

  • 07.00 am: Pick up at hotel lobby.
  • Located 65km from Siem Reap, it is a pleasant 1.5 hour drive through the Cambodian countryside to reach the sprawling jungle temple of Beng Mealea. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style by King Suyavarman II in the early 12th century, Beng Mealea preceded and may have served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way.
  • Continue one hour drive to the village of Kampong Khleang, one of the largest settlements on the Tonle Sap Lake. Living on water is an art the Khmer people have mastered over the course of time. Board a local boat to visit a floating house.
  • Lunch at the local restaurant.
  • Then you will observe the local customs and interact with the hosts about the differences that they have to face on the water. Return to Siem Reap. (It is advisable to wear sturdy, walking shoes with a decent grip).
  • Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 16 Siem Reap - Departure (Breakfast)

Timeline

  • Free time at your leisure until the transfer to the airport for your flight back home. With sincere thanks for your travel with us. Hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam & Cambodia trip and we look forward to seeing you again!

Inclusions

  • Private transfer
  • English-speaking guide

Price table list

Price USD/ Adult (Net)
Hotel category 1 adult 2 adults 3 adults 4 adults 5 adults 6 adults 7 adults 8 adults
3 star 4932 2797 2390 2097 2009 1921 1873 1791
4 star 5381 3031 2624 2330 2242 2154 2107 2025
5 star 6743 3738 3331 3037 294 2861 2814 2732
Tour cost without hotel, include Alisa Cruise 4165 2399 1992 1699 1611 1522 1475 1393

Hotel list

Destination 3 star 4 star 5 star
Hanoi Nostagia Hanoi Hotel – Historiacl room Acoustic Hotel – Senior Deluxe Apricot Hotel – Sketch room
Halong Amanda cruise- Deluxe Dragon Bay cruise- Junior Suite Alisa Premier – Junior Suite
Hue Alba Hue hotel – Deluxe city room Saigon Morin Hue – Colonial Deluxe Melia Vinpearl Hue – Deluxe room
Hoian Kim An Hoian- Superior Le Pavillon Gallery Hoian – Galerry Superior Wafaifo Resort- Faifo room
Ho Chi Minh Queen An Saigon – Deluxe room Alagon Saigon Hotel and Spa- Deluxe Window The Myst Dong Khoi- Dong khoi room
Can Tho Van Phat Riverside Can Tho – Deluxe river view Can Tho Eco Resort – Deluxe Garden Legacy Mekong Resort – Garden room
Chau Doc Chau Pho Hotel – Superior Paris Hotel Chau Doc- Deluxe Victoria Chau Doc – Superior
Phnom Penh Hotel Sor – Superior Room The ONRA Hotel – Superior Room SUN & MOON, Riverside – Deluxe Room
Siem Reap Ta Prohm Hotel – Superior Room Empress Angkor Hotel – Superior Room Angkor Miracle Resort & Spa – Deluxe Room

Children Policy

  • Child under 5 years old: Free of charge.
  • Child from 5 under 7 years old: 50% of charge 
  • Child from 7 under 8 years old: 75% of charge
  • Child from 8 under 12 years old: 85% of charge
  • Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge

Cancellation policy for Tours

  • No Show: 100 % charge
  • 1 – 7 days: 50 % of the tour price
  • 8 – 14 days: 30 % of the tour price
  • 15 – 29 days: 10 % of the tour price
  • 30 days up: No charge
  • Hotel in twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast (For options with hotel)
  • Transfer by air-conditioned private car as itinerary pick up and drop off from Hanoi hotel
  • Meals as indicated: 15 Breakfast / 10 Lunches/03 Dinners/ 1 Brunch as program
  • Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (02 bottle / pax / day)
  • Entrance fees
  • English speaking guide
  • TAX
  • Speed boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa
  • International air tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping for tour guide and driver
  • Others not mentioned nor specified above
  • Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue; Danang – Ho Chi Minh
  • Surcharge for holidays: 2 Sept, 24 Dec – Christmas, 31 Dec, Lunar New Year (15-20 Feb 2026)
  • Single supplement.

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