Independent: Vietnam and Cambodia - 18 Days

Welcome to Hanoi! Your Driver pick you up at Noi Bai airport and transfer you to the hotel in Hanoi. You can check in any time from 1300.

You have free time to relax and explore the old quarter of Hanoi. a bustling and historic area filled with narrow streets, colorful architecture, traditional markets, and numerous cultural attractions.

In the early evening your tour guide meets you at the hotel and start your street food walking tour. You'll explore the culture, history of Hanoi, step into a world full of street food vendors.

Hanoi is renowned for its diverse and delicious street food scene. We offer an opportunity to try out many different dishes at local food stands and family restaurants. A rotating menu from day-to-day to represent the variety of delicious options, but tastings might include rice noodle soup with beef, rice noodle with chicken, rice noodle with grilled pork, snail, or dry noodle, sticky rice, along with various kinds of donut, steamed pancake or Vietnamese sandwiches.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Our bus and tour guide pick you up from hotel and depart for the coast. Around midday you will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and be welcomed aboard with a refreshing drink. Wonderbay will take you on an 5 to 6 hour cruise through this stunning Ha Long Bay which is renowned for its striking passages and uninhabited islets and outcrops.

You will have a buffet lunch on board, then arrive at Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.

You will visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and have the option of climbing up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

In late afternoon you will return to your boat for afternoon tea and cruise back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There will be time for sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoy fellow travellers company among world iconic natural scenery. You will arrive back in Hanoi around 8.30pm.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

This morning your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, then depart to Ninh Binh for the trip. On the way you will find picturesque views of rural in Vietnam countryside with fertile green fields, local farmers, water buffalo and traditional scenes. Mid morning we will visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 17th Century. The temples architecture looks like the copy of Royal Palace in the pass. You can understand much more about Vietnamese history, traditional architecture from your the time at this temple. Nearby you can see Mua cave which is constructed following the model of "miniature of Great Wall" of China with nearly 500 steps up to mountain peak. You will spend about one hour to trek up to top of mountain for overview the panoramic landscape of Tam Coc valley, rice fields, and Ninh Binh city. After lunch we will head on the bus to Tam Coc and enjoy the delicious Lunch at local restaurant. Then we have a rowing boat trip to explore the beauty of Tam Coc, known as "Halong Bay on Land". In one hour and half on the boat, you are visiting the Ngo Dong River with three water tunnels, viewing the rice along both side of river, taking photo of local farmer who is working and catching fish and crustaceans. Moving between the green high mountains, you feel as if you are living in the quiet and far from the modern busy life. Your driver will pick you up to drive to your bungalow in Ninh Binh.

Have Dinner at Bungalow‟s restaurant Overnight at Bangalow in Ninh Binh

You have a free day to relax, exploring Ninh Binh with Bai Dinh pagoda, Trang An. Ninh binh is known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and historical sites. Ninh Binh is also reknowned for its delicious cuisine, which features a variety of rice dishes, goat meat, and local seafood.

Evening: driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Hanoi train station for the overnight night train to Hue.

Overnight in the Train

Upon arrival, driver will pick you up at Hue train station and transfer to the hotel in Hue city. Have your own free day to touch the local culture, foods, architecture. Hue city – ancient capital of Vietnam, you are at leisure to explore the history of Vietnam with Royal palace and Kings tombs.

Overnight at the hotel in Hue

This morning your tour guide and driver will welcome you at your hotel and start Hue city tour.

The first stop to sightseeing is Khai Dinh King‟s Tomb - a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. After lunch, continue visiting Hue Citadel – The home of Vietnam's last royal dynasty - the Nguyen Dynasty. You will also see Thien Mu pagoda - The oldest pagoda in Hue city and constructed by the Nguyen Dynasty, it sits on the northern bank of the Perfume River.

16:00 – 16:30: Drop off at the hotel Overnight at the hotel in Hue

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hoi An old town.

Hai Van Giant Pass where you stop on the way to see the most giant pass in Vietnam. Driving on the pass which separates the Sea and Mountain with the stunning and breathtaking view which offers you an unforgettable memory.

After check in to the hotel you a have free afternoon to explore Hoi An old town. Hoi An is a charming and picturesque city located in central Vietnam, known for its well-preserved ancient town, colorful lanterns, and beautiful beaches. The city is also famous for its delicious cuisine, unique handicrafts, and traditional Vietnamese culture.

Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

07:50-08:30: Driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel for your journey to My Son, a World Cultural Heritage site. Coming to My Son, you can visit the ancient Holy Land of the Champa Kingdom with mysterious mossy towers built thousands of years ago but still retain the unique and mysterious character. You will enjoy the traditional Cham dance program performed by professional dancers.

After leaving My Son, you will experience making rice paper, one of the traditional occupations of Hoi An - Quang Nam at a local house. Then, enjoy your own hand-made product.

On your way back to Hoi An, you will have lunch and relax at a restaurant then take a boat to enjoy the beauty of the Thu Bon river - the biggest river of the Central of Vietnam.

You will return to your hotel in early afternoon to enjoy a free evening in charming Hoi An.

Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Hoi An old town is a beautiful place for relaxing, learning the local culture, architecture, also with a lot of delicious foods, drink. There are also several lovely beaches located near Hoi An. Some of the most popular beaches in the area include An Bang Beach, Cua Dai Beach, and Ha My Beach. These beaches are known for their soft white sand, clear waters, and picturesque scenery, and offer a variety of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

Your driver will meet you at the hotel and travel to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Meeting driver at the airport in Ho Chi Minh city, going to the hotel and enjoy free time on arrival.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

You will have an early start this morning for a full day! Your bus and tour guide pick up at your hotel and depart for Cai Be.

On arrival in Cai Be, you will set off by motor boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made.

Then you will wander into the small villages and visit orchards and fruit plantation, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.

Keep cruising to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Arrive in Tan Phong Island, the green pearl where you can immerse yourself in nature. Here you will learn how to prepare special Vietnamese dishes. Enjoy fresh food cooked by yourself and served in the heart of the garden. Relax in the hammocks to get back your energy. Cycle around the village path with fruit orchards and bonsai garden. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong delta.

Finally you will take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City at around 17:30

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Today, as a nice chance to discover the biggest city in Vietnam by your own. Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and a bustling economic hub with a vibrant street life. The city is home to numerous historical and cultural sites, delicious street food, and a fast-paced, dynamic atmosphere. Taste the local foods, very tasty local Coffee and experience the local lives in Ben Thanh Market.

Optional: Cu Chi war tunnel day trip, Ho Chi Minh city tour, Local street food tour Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Your driver will transfer you this morning to the shuttle bus office. You will drive to Moc Bai border gate to enter Cambodia (bus time 6 – 7 hours). You will get visa on arrival with the help of bus crew (on request) for you to pass Cambodia. You should prepare little cash in USD to pay for Visa by your own at the border gate.

Upon arrival Shuttle bus office in Phnom Penh. You meet your driver for a private transfer to hotel for check in. The city offers visitors a chance to experience authentic Cambodian culture, explore historical sites such as the Royal Palace and the Killing Fields. The city also has a vibrant nightlife, bustling markets, and plenty of green spaces to relax in.

This morning your tour guide and bus will pick you up at the hotel and first visit The Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek. A visit to these sights provides a deep insight into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge.

Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument, which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony. We’ll visit Phsar Thmey “The Central Market”, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. The four wings of this gigantic yellow dome are teeming with stalls that sell goods ranging from gold and silver, antique coins, money exchange, books, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes, souvenirs, seafood and countless other products.

Late afternoon we will take one hour join boat cruise on the Mekong river.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

this morning the shuttle bus will pick you up for your journey to Siem Reap and it takes 6 hours to arrive Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap bus station, we meet our driver and transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, we drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. We visit Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king.

We continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. Along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11th century.

After lunch, we continue to Ta Prohm of Tomb Raider fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers.

According to your flight out, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to SIEM REAP airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again. Have a good holiday!