The Best of Vietnam & Cambodia - 16 Days

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Who is this trip for

Age range

12 - 100

Start / End

  • Hanoi
  • Siem Reap

Physical rating

3/5

Group size

1 - 16

Meals included

19

Highlights

  • Sail through the breathtaking Halong Bay overnight on a junk boat
  • Admire the colourful sunrise over Angkor Wat
  • Go off the beaten track and explore Hue's historic Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs

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Summary

Ready for a journey that hits all the right notes? This 16-day adventure through Vietnam and Cambodia blends jaw-dropping sights with just the right amount of freedom to explore your way. Cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat, wander the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, and pause for reflection at Cambodia’s haunting Killing Fields. From buzzing cities to golden beaches, misty mountains to vibrant markets, every day serves up a new slice of Southeast Asia’s magic — with memories you’ll be talking about long after you’re home.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Hanoi

    Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.

  • Day 2

    Hanoi/Ha Long

    Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner. Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.

    In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.

  • Day 3

    Ha Long/Hu?

    Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue. Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.

  • Day 4

    Hu?

    Pull into Hue early in the morning and dive right into the city, starting with a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. The rest of the day, you are free to explore the city how you'd like. Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.

    While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.

    Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

  • Day 5

    Hu?/Hoi An

    Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins. Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.

    With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.

  • Day 6

    Hoi An

    Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a the tour operator-supported project.

  • Day 7

    Hoi An

    Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.

  • Day 8

    Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City

    Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city. Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.

  • Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a guided tour of famous Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy free time. Use free time to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. The Reunification Palace, the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum are also well worth a visit.

  • Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Enjoy a free day in the city of Ho Chi Minh. Spend the day checking off the stops on your must-see-list or take a day trip to the Mekong River for a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Delta.

  • Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh

    Cross the border from Vietnam to Cambodia and arrive to Phnom Penh in the afternoon. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city to get acquainted with your first stop in Cambodia. Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.

  • Day 12

    Phnom Penh

    Take a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Then enjoy a free afternoon to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market. Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.

    Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.

  • Day 13

    Phnom Penh/Siem Reap

    Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat. Opt to pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

  • Day 14

    Siem Reap

    Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a the tour operator for Good-supported project. Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the 'Tomb Raider' temple.

    Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.

  • Day 15

    Siem Reap

    Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.

  • Day 16

    Siem Reap

    Depart at any time.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (13 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 14, Lunches: 3, Dinners: 2

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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