Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

Highlights

Thriving Hanoi and Bangkok, sail a junk through Halong Bay, citadels and pagodas, Hoi An's shops, wartime tunnels, sip coffee in Saigon, journey the Mekong Delta, colonial Phnom Penh, amazing Angkor.

Description

A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures. This 17-day trip offers the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches and ruins, urban culture and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise the Mekong Delta and overnight on a traditional sailing junk in Halong Bay. Witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat and contemplate its lows walking the infamous Killing Fields. Although many activities are included, there is still plenty of free time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure.

Day 1 Hanoi

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Halong Bay (2B,1L,1D)

Halong Bay cruise, cave visit and island lookout. Seafood lunch and dinner. Overnight train to Hue on Day 3.

Day 4 Hue

Guided tour of Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. Optional countryside motorbike tour.

Day 5-7 Hoi An (3B)

Hai Van Pass. Optional cooking school, riverboat trip, bike riding, beach, visit the tailors or My Son ruins.

Day 8-9 Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Guided tour of Cu Chi tunnels. Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market. Day 8 flight from Da Nang (Hoi An) to HCMC.

Day 10 Mekong Delta Day Trip (B)

Guided day trip to Mekong Delta, boat cruise and visit to traditional candy factories.

Day 11-12 Phnom Penh (2B)

Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Cyclo tour of the colonial district. Option to visit National Museum and Royal Palace, shop at Central or Russian Market. Day 11 travel from HCMC–Phnom Pehn.

Day 13-15 Siem Reap (2B)

Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Optional visit to Tonle Sap floating village, Angkor National Museum.

Day 16 Bangkok (B)

Travel Day. Border crossing into Thailand.

Day 17 Bangkok (B)

Depart at any time.

StartFinish

Hanoi to Bangkok

Combination

This trip combines our Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Saigon (AVCH) and Cambodia Experience (AVCW) tours.

What's Included

Entrance to Halong Bay caves, Halong Bay boat trip and with lunch and seafood dinner, Imperial Citadel and tomb, Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong Delta day trip, Phnom Penh cyclo tour, Entrance to Tuol Sleng and 'Killing Fields', Entrance and guide to Angkor Wat temple complex including Sunrise Tour.

Group Size Notes

Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

Meals Included

13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner.

Transport

Train, Local bus, Aircon bus, Plane, Walking, Cyclo, Boat.

Accommodation

Hotels (14 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt), Junk boat (1 nt).

Meal Budget

Allow USD325-375 for meals not included.

My Own Room

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions:
Night 2, Halong Bay boat; Night 3, Sleeper train