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Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia 16 days will take you to the most prominent tourist destinations in Vietnam and Cambodia. You will explore the majestic natural beauty of the northwest region in Mai Chau, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay, and the fascinating ecosystem in Ninh Binh. Visit charming cities like Hoi An, rich in cultural and historical value, such as the ancient capital of Hue and Siem Reap. Journey south to the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Cu Chi tunnels—an underground world. You will also take a boat to discover the thriving life of the Mekong Delta. Here, you will experience ancient citadels, temples, pagodas, churches, junks, massive river deltas, and much more

Itinerary in brief

Day 01: Hanoi arrival
Day 02: Hanoi Jeep Tour
Day 03: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 04: Mai Chau - Ninh Binh
Day 05: Ninh Binh - Halong
Day 06: Halong - Hanoi - flight to Danang/Hoian
Day 07: Hoian city
Day 08: Hoian-Hue city
Day 09: Hue- Flight to Ho Chi Minh city
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Cuchi - Ho Chi Minh
Day 11: HCM - Ben Tre - Can Tho
Day 12: Can Tho - Chau Doc
Day 13: Chau Doc - speedboat to Phnom Penh
Day 14: Phnom Penh - fly to Siem Reap - Tonle Sap
Day 15: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
Day 16: Siem Reap - Citytour - Departure

Detail program

Detail program

Day 01: Hanoi arrival 
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel in the city center. Free time to relax or explore the city by your own. Overnight in hotel 
Day 02: Hanoi JEEP tour full day - JOINING TOUR 
Morning time
Pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for safety briefing, we then begin our adventure.
On the first part of Hanoi Jeep tour, we will take you to see the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theatre in Vietnam, which is also considered as a historical and architectural landmark as well as attraction in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. We expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play.
On the second part of Hanoi Jeep tour, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city. On the way we will pass through Ho Chi Minh mausoleum - the Mecca of Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united. After that, We take you go through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, one of the most beautiful street of the city. Then we move to banana island which we call The hidden charm of Hanoi where is just about 3,4 km far from the center but the scenery is totally different with to modern city. You have chance to visit their farm, see the local’s houses, talk with local people to know about their life style, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow by themselves and try the green tea. After that we also take you to the peaceful & allure out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we go to visit  and learn about Van Nien pagoda or also known as 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda, it’s one of the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi.
On the third part of Hanoi Jeep tour, while we are traveling, you will see Hoang Hoa Tham the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi street which will make you impress by the fresh green trees and colourful flowers. Our Jeep will take you go through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi as you would experience a hidden tranquil of Hanoi – B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people, a hectic of Hanoi with thousands of Skyscrapers in the new parts of the city. It is not only ride but a journey that you would learn about Hanoi before, now and then.
For lunch time, you will stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.
Afternoon time
We soon leave the busy streets of Hanoi via a scenic road winding through the city’s Old Quarter, through the urban outskirts, and into the countryside. We’ll cross the bridge to the other side of the Red river where you could immerse yourselves into to tranquil countryside. 
Our Hanoi Jeep driver you to explore the villages along the Red River Delta and learn about what daily life is like for these local residents.
Not only driver you to visit the villages our Hanoi Jeep Tour also take you to see and visit the vast of green rice paddies, where you can meet and see the people work at their farm chance to talk and learn about the daily life of the local people from red river delta
After driver to see many beautiful of the rice paddies and see the rural villages Hanoi Jeep Tour team will take you to visit a local market where you can see the local people trade at the market.
Not only sightseeing Hanoi Jeep Tour countryside also would like to give you to visit the history side of Vietnam, it one of the most important history of Vietnam as all Vietnamese people know and learn about it is An Duong Vuong. The King who founded country and build Country become famous name of Au Lac Countryside from 247 BC when you arrive the historical place.
Tour guide will take you to visit the TEMPLE dedicated King An Duong Vuong the place also call CO LOA, where you will learn the history from our guide.
Continue again Jeep driver will ride again though the farm to visit a local family who have own farm to grow fruits where you have chance to visit and enjoy some fresh tropical fruits get pick from the farm now you understand and see all the different of local daily life of the Red river delta.
Now time to enjoy our last of ride, Jeep will driver along the back of the red river by different way back to Hanoi, on the way you still see spectacular landscape see amazing rice farm. After long driving and visiting now our time for relaxing and enjoying Vietnamese coffee and you could try the famous coffee of Hanoi is Egg coffee. After finishing the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel. Tour ends
Day 03: Hanoi - Mai Chau (B,L,D)
Mai Chau, located 130km far from Hanoi in the west, a picturesque valley, home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai. 
• Head to Mai Chau and stop on the way for photograph. Arrive in Mai Chau around Mid-day and check into the Thai ethnic homestay in Van village, a village of the ‘White Thai’, who predominantly inhabit this area.
• Have a typical Thai meal for lunch at the homestay.
• In the afternoon, take a walk around  the villages where you can encounter friendly local people, and get the chance to communicate with them and get to understand more about their culture and customs. 
Overnight at homestay.
Day 04: Mai Chau - Ninh Binh (B,L,D)
Drive to Ninh Binh to explore the Van Long Nature Reserve which covers some 3,500 hectares of picturesque waterscape. We will take a small rowing boat on the serene lake surrounded by limestone mountains and lush greenery. The forest is home to the Delacour Langur, an endangered species counting a mere 200 animals globally. 
Disembark and walk to visit Dinh and Le temples in Hoa Lu, , the ancient capital of Daicoviet (Vietnam’s ancient name) during the 10th century. 
Overnight in hotel Ninh Binh.
Day 05: Ninh Binh - Halong (B,L,D)
Today’s long drive takes you across a large part of Vietnam’s section to Halong Bay, the World Heritage, which is created by the imposing nature. 
Halong means, “Where the dragon descends into the sea”, only this name itself already contains an occult. You’ll find here a lot of legends handed down from one generation to another. There are over 3,000 islands, composed of carboniferous chalk and covered with green vegetation.
 
11:30: Arrive at Halong International Habor 
Embark on cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing
Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way
Luon cave - kayaking or bamboo boat. Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay. 
Titop island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming. Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity. 
Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration. 
Savour a delicious dinner 
Night time squid fishing 
Overnight on board.
Day 06: Halong - Hanoi - flight to Danang/Hoian (B,L)
06:15 Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck
06:30 Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
Sung Sot cave excursion
Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay
09:15 Check out of your cabin after a final early brunch 
09:30 Buffet brunch served at the restaurant 
10:45-11:00 Back to the port. Farewell and disembark
11:15-11:30 Get on the bus back to Hanoi for the flight to Danang. 
Danang arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel in Hoian. 
Overnight in hotel.
Day 07: Hoian City (B)
The old town Hoi An presents architecture from the 15th to the 19th century. Officially founded by a lord of the Nguyen family in 1595, it is an example of a well-preserved port city of Southeast Asia of that time. Under the Nguyen Dynasty, Hoi An became the most important trading port of the East Sea, especially for high-quality ceramics and silk. Known as “Hai Pho” or “Beach Resort”, it was a vital link between Europe and China, India and Japan, with ships coming from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Great Britain, and America. Hoi An’s commercial prowess could not be sustainable.
You will explore Hoian ancient town by walking of visiting Japanese Pagoda Bridge, Chinese streets, old Phung Hung houses, Hoi An’s market and the ancient port and the old house of Tan Ky.
The rest of the day is your free time at leisure to do some shopping.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 08: Hoian - Hue + City 
Depart from Hoi An and travel to Hue. The journey takes approximately 3 hours by car. 
Huế, a city located in central Vietnam, is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and imperial architecture.
• Check in hotel.
• In the afternoon you will visit the Imperial City (The Citadel), a UNESCO World Heritage site, served as the political and cultural center of the Nguyen Dynasty. Enclosed by massive walls and a moat, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, temples, pavilions, and the Halls of the Mandarins. Must-visit attractions within the Imperial City include the Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City.
• Tu Duc Tomb, the resting place of Emperor Tự Đức. The tomb is known for its beautiful architecture and serene surroundings.
• You will enjoy a leisurely boat trip along the poetic Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda also known as "Heavenly Lady Pagoda" the symbol of Hue.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09: Hue - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city (B)
• Morning transfer to Hue airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
With the area of 2,095 km2 , Hochiminh is the largest city of Vietnam. Hundreds of rivers running across the city, connecting with Mekong Delta and also with Cambodia, make this city become the traffic knot of the South, and one of the most important economic zones of the country. Despite its quite recent past,
Hochiminh city possesses numerous interesting buildings, a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and European culture and quite attractive with the hustle and bustle of life visible everywhere. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars.
Make an orientation tour on foot: 
• Around the Paris Commune Square area, the center of the city, located the Cathedral Church, designed in France and built by Mr. Bourard – a French engineer; the post office in an old colonial style building with a part of its iron structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel’s student; 
• Outside the Reunification Palace, former Independence Palace, where were stormed by the tanks on 30th Apr. 1975, signifying the fall of the South Regime (just outside).
Then you’ll visit 
• The History museum.
• Cholon - the Chinese quarter, with Binhtay market, strolling on the always-crowded streets. 
• Have free time to explore, by your own, the downtown or for shopping at Dongkhoi Street (formal Catinat str.), Benthanh market and at the center of the city.
• Return to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Cuchi- Ho Chi Minh (B)
Cuchi is a well-known revolutionary historical site, 75km at the northwest of Hochiminh city. This is the unique architectural structure with the system of hundreds kilometre tunnel lying deeply in the earth, with different stages and branches, which connected together to create the tangled net of the tunnels. These tunnels have been dug by Cuchi guerrillas during the American war, right under the feet of the American, and became hidden home of the guerrillas. Here has been called the homeland of “The Tunnel War”, which contributes the important role in the final victory of Vietnam over America. 
• You’ll departure to Cuchi.
• On the way, you’ll stopover for photography and visit some villages where people manufacture the crispy rice cake. 
• You'll arrive to Cuchi after 1 ½ hour driving; visit the tunnel.
• Return to Hochiminh city at midday, transfer to the hotel.
Day 11: HCM - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B,L)
Ben Tre is known as the land of coconuts, a place where one can immerse themselves in the verdant, refreshing embrace of lush, verdant forests, savoring the delectable delicacies crafted from the remarkable coconut. Ben Tre is also famous for its traditional handicraft villages, such as brick-making and mat weaving.
• Departure to Ben Tre.
• Take a boat at the Ben Tre city pier or at the Chet Say Bridge.
• Visit the brick kiln, discover the traditional brick-making process.
• Visit the coconut candy factory to explore the processing and enjoy freshly made coconut candy with honey tea.
• Explore the life of the people in Nhon Thanh village, learn about the handweaving process of mats, and enjoy orchard fruits. 
• You can walk or go by tuk-tuk through the coconut groves and green rice paddies to soak up and relax in the tranquil countryside atmosphere.
• We then cruise back to the pier and disembark. Transfer to Can Tho.
Overnight in Can Tho
Day 12: Can Tho - Chau Doc (B,L)
• We will rise in the early morning to take a boat trip to visit Cai Rang floating market, the largest and most lively market in the Mekong Delta. There are so many colors and smells in the bubbling atmosphere where hundreds of sampans are filled with goods such as rice, fruits, and craft products . Everything is shown to sell from the early morning.
• We leave the market and drive to Chau Doc, the closet town to the Vietnam-Cambodian border in An Giang province. Continue the tour to visit TRA SU MELALEUCA FOREST, an exceptional biodiverse ecosystem with a typical indigo forest. This is also a famous bird park, known for a variety of species.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 13: Chau Doc - speedboat to Phnom Penh (B)
Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, is a vibrant metropolis that pulsates with energy, culture, and history. Nestled along the banks of the mighty Mekong River. With its rich heritage, bustling markets, and resilient spirit, Phnom Penh offers visitors a captivating blend of ancient traditions and modern aspirations.
• Have breakfast at the hotel 
• Pick up and transfer to a speedboat station for the journey to Phnom Penh. 
• Arrive at tourist dock in Phnom Penh at around 2pm.
• Transfer to Phnom Penh Town and check into the hotel.
• In the afternoon, embark on a captivating city tour, exploring Wat Phnom, Victory Monument, the Royal Statue of late King-father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Independent Monument, and the Royal Palace complex. Delve into the chilling history of Tuol Sleng, a former high school turned Khmer Rouge center for interrogation and torture.
Visit the Silver Pagoda and wander through the Central Market's labyrinthine stalls. Conclude the day with a 1h20mn Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River, offering spectacular views of the Cambodian capital. Disembark, explore the night market of Phnom Penh, and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 14: Phnom Penh - fly to Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (B)
After breakfast, transfer (no guide) to the airport for a morning flight to Siem Reap. 
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, meet your guide and driver, then transfer to Siem Reap Town. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in local life along the Mekong River with a memorable tour of Chong Khneas-Tonle Sap Lake. Relax in picturesque landscapes, gain insights into customs and traditions from your local guide, and stay late to admire the sunset view from Tonle Sale Lake. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 15: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap (B)
Start your day with a visit to Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, and explore Bayon temple known for its 216 giant mysterious faces. Witness the intricate bas-reliefs at Phimean Akas, Elephant, and Leper King Terraces. 
In the afternoon, continue to the enchanting Ta Prohm, where nature and man-made art harmoniously coexist, and the legendary Angkor Wat, a breathtaking masterpiece and the world's largest religious monument. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Siem Reap.
 
Day 16: Siem Reap - Citytour- Departure (B)
After breakfast, embark on a half-day city tour. Visit Wat Bo Temple, an older monastery with beautiful decorations and Buddha legends. Transfer to Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre for demonstrations and Les Artisans d' Angkor for traditional Cambodian craft displays. Enjoy some free time at T-Gallery for quality shopping.
Transfer to the airport with your guide for the departure flight back home. End of Services.

Services inclus

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Private vehicles with airconditioner with driver;(except the days clearly mentioned “JOINING TOUR, SHARING BUS”)
  • Accomodation as mentioned in the program (based on 02 persons in double or twin room;
  • Local English speaking guide; (except the free time or program clearly mentioned “WITHOUT GUIDE”)
  • Entrance fees (without camera fees) indicated in the itinerary;
  • Boat trips as mentioned in the program
  • Lunches & dinners as indicated in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Breakfast included in the hotels;
  • One mineral water for the excursion;
  • Onboard insurance and service charges;
SERVICES EXCLUDED
  • Entry visa;
  • International flights;
  • Insurance of all kinds (except onboard insurance);
  • Drinks during the meals;
  • The meals are not indicated in the itinerary;
  • Personal expenses;
  • Tips for the guide(s), driver(s) and porter (s) & some other places;

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