From Cambodia to Vietnam 13 Days

Warmest greetings from Siem Reap - the capital city of Cambodia! Our driver and tour guide will be waiting for your arrival at the airport and accompany you to the hotel in Siem Reap. 

Siem Reap is exactly the gateway to the Angkor region - where situated the Angkor Wat in the Angkor Archeological Zone built since the 12th century. Angkor Wat is at the moment the largest monument of the Angkor complex and the best preserved, and of course - an architectural masterpiece.

Angkor Wat has become the most ancient Seventh Wonder of the World - recognized by the UNESCO - and its name literally means “Temple City” in Khmer. 

Proceed to the Ta Prohm Temple which has long been a jungle temple and was once the scene for the blockbuster Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. You will be overwhelmed by the fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over the stones and split the walls and terrace apart. 

Another highlight of the tour that we will be heading to in the afternoon is Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom - the “Great Angkor City” - also the last capital of the Khmer Empire. It is used to be a fortified cit enclosing residences of priest, officials of the palace and military, as well as buildings for administering the kingdom. 

In addition, the National Temple of Jayavarman, the Bayon Temple and other honorable monuments are found in the center of Angkor Thom for you to learn more about the history of the city and the country. 

Head back to the hotel to freshen up for the day. 

You will have a whole free day for yourself in the capital city Siem Reap. Grab the map and discover the city in your own way. 

Private car will be ready outside the hotel after you have finished your breakfast to hop on the bus and depart for Phnom Penh. The ride lasts 6 hours, arrival is in the afternoon. 

Then relax at the hotel for the rest of the day. 

Today’s tour is about the reminiscence of the past in Phnom Penh city. 

A signature site of the city that cannot be missed is the Royal Palace built by King Norodom in 1866 which owns splendid and gold-gleaming buildings. All of the decorations surround the buildings reflect distinctive features of the Khmer art. Adjacent to the Royal Palace is the Silver Pagoda - an impressively ornate structure that drips with silver and jewels. Inside the pagoda placed a statue of golden Buddha covered with nearly 10 thousand diamonds Gy.

Follow up, the tour continues with another milestone of the history: the regime of the Khmer Rouge. Proceed to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum which serves as the evidences of the all the brutal crimes of the Pol Pot’s security forces. It was originally a secondary school and then was turned into prison and the name was changed to S21. 

Thereafter, we will take a ride for about 15 kilometers away from Phnom Penh to the Killing Fields - Choeng Ek - where buries the bodies of the prisoners and victims at Tuol Sleng. 

Head back to the Phnom Penh’s center, if there is still time, we will stop by the Russian market - also known as Tuol Tumpoung - where you can experience the local life of the stall and vendors and the authentic local vibe of the city. Fabrics, jewelries, crockery, handicrafts and food are found in this market. 

Enjoy your free morning and a lovely breakfast at the hotel. We embark a boat trip to Chau Doc - Viet Nam at noon.  

Please note: The boat leaves Phnom Penh International Port and ride on the Tole Le Sap River to the Vinh Xuong Border Gate. Vietnam Visa is required beforehand. Then ride along Hau River to Chau Doc.

Apart from the diverse culture and the lovely scene of the river banks, Chau Doc owns a handful of temples with distinctive architecture. 

We will make our stop at Sam mountain where contains Ba Chua Xu temple, Tay An pagoda and Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb. 

Have lunch at the hotel and then take a ride to Can Tho later in the afternoon. Dinner on your expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Can Tho.

This morning, we will pay a visit to a very beautiful province on Mekong Delta - Ben Tre

You will be dropped off at Phong Nam Pier and embark the slow boat on Chet Say river. 

Stop en route to experience some workshops to learn and try making traditional products. One of them is the coconut workshop where you can see how many things people can make out a simple coconut from candies to decoration. 

To have a better understanding of the life of the people in the south of Vietnam up close, we will make a stop at a local village by a small canal. Here you will get the chance to try weaving a straw mat with instruction from the inhabitants. Coming up next, you can choose from riding a “xe loi” (a motorized trishaw) or ride a bicycle to go further into the village. On the way, you can take some shots of the scene of farmers doing their daily routine like farming, growing plants, harvesting and plowing with simple tools. 

After a long morning, time to have lunch at a local house and freshen up for the afternoon. 

When you are ready to go, we will head back to the pier by boat and hop on the ride back to Ho Chi Minh city.

Dinner on your expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels to relive as well as experience the out of this world sophisticated tunnels of more than 250-kilometer long underground. Originally, the tunnels were used as shelter, communication routes, hospitals as well as storage for weapons and food for Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War. What special about the tunnels is that you have to crawl underground to get from one room to the next! 

We head back to the city’s center at noon for lunch. 

After lunch, get ready and pack up for the domestic flight to Hanoi.

Get ready for a day to get to know the most authentic sites and attractions in Hanoi. On our first stop, we will be visiting the most significant construction in the heart of Vietnamese people - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The tour guide will share great stories about President Ho Chi Minh’s former life as well as his legacies that left behind at the Stilt House and the Presidential Palace. Coming up next, we will head to the Temple of Literature which is known as the first-found university in Vietnam. 

Enjoy lunch on at your own expense at a local restaurant. 

Take some leisure activities for the rest of the day on your own.

After having breakfast at the hotel, pack for your short cruise in HaLong Bay - which was recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2000. We will transfer to HaLong Bay with a shared shuttle bus and English speaking guide. 

On the way reaching HaLong Bay, you will have a chance to observe the greenery of the paddy fields and ranges of mountain in the background. Once arrived at the dock, onboard the Junk boat and set sail on the bay. 

Enjoy your lunch on board. 

Awaken your eyes with extraordinary caves carved by glamorous stalactites and stalagmites. Then, jump in the warm emerald water of the East Sea or go kayaking to discover life of people on the floating villages as well as the hidden beauty of the gem on the Gulf of Tonkin. 

The Junk boat will drop the anchor to stay overnight on the bay. 

Dinner will be served on board and the cruise crew will hold a few activities to light up the night.

A small reminder for tourists: shared shuttle bus as transfer to Halong includes an English-speaking guide. Please contact our travel agency in case you want to travel with a private car. 

Your day will be truly amazing if you start your day early to watch the sun gently rise above the horizon with a sip of morning cocktail. The ship continues to sails further on the bay as you are having breakfast. During the course of the cruise, you will learn how the locals make their living on sea. 

After a light lunch on board, disembark the ship and ride back to Hanoi on a shuttle bus. 

Time for shopping at the Old Quarter! Find yourself some souvenirs for your friends and family because you only have today left to wander around the city. 

Private car will be ready to take you to the airport for your departure flight. 

End of tour services.