We Love —
- Sailing through Ha Long Bay on an overnight cruise to experience this iconic landscape from a new angle.
- Discovering Hue, the cultural heart of Vietnam, where imperial history comes alive amidst ancient citadels, royal tombs, and pagodas.
- Witnessing the majesty and the splendour of Cambodia's Angkor Watt and its immense historical temples.
Customer reviews —
Visit two of Asia's most beautiful sites, Halong Bay and the temples of Angkor, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An. As evening falls, stroll through the lively streets lit up by hundreds of lanterns.
Your itinerary in brief —
Imagine exploring the bustling streets of Hanoi, sailing the majestic Ha Long Bay, discovering history in Hue, getting lost in the unique atmosphere of Hoi An, then admiring the splendour of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
This 11-night tour offers you an unforgettable cultural and natural adventure, with delicious cuisine, breathtaking scenery and warm encounters with the local population. A unique experience that will leave you with lasting memories.
You can also opt for a 3-night extension in Hoi An, to enjoy a seaside holiday.
Join us for an epic exploration of Vietnam and Cambodia!
Your itineraries:
11-night tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Hue
Day 5: Hue
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Siem Reap
Day 10: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Ta Prohm - Angkor Thom
Day 11: Siem Reap
Day 12: Siem Reap - Departure
14-night tour:
Days 1 to 8: Same as the 11-night tour
Day 9-11: Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Siem Reap
Day 13: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Ta Prohm - Angkor Thom
Day 14: Siem Reap
Day 15: Departure
Please note: Your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- Transfer from Hanoi's Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) to your hotel
- Begin to explore the historic charm of Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, where ancient pagodas, French colonial architecture, and bustling markets create a captivating tapestry of culture
- Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter, savour the diverse street food, and witness the city's vibrant energy against the backdrop of Hoan Kiem Lake
Overnight hotel stay
Please note: rooms are available from 2pm
DAY 2: HANOI
- Breakfast
- Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Hanoi further
DAY 3: HANOI - HA LONG BAY
- Breakfast
- Early transfer to Ha Long Bay and witness the ethereal beauty of Vietnam's UNESCO-listed natural wonder, where emerald waters cradle thousands of limestone karsts topped with lush greenery.
- Cruise through the bay's captivating seascape, witness floating fishing villages, and marvel at the sheer enchantment of this iconic destination.
Overnight stay on board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Please note:
- Please bear in mind that itineraries are subject to change due to port authorities, cruise conditions or weather
- English-speaking guide on the boat only
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi / Halong by the shipping company's shuttle bus
DAY 4: HA LONG BAY - HUE
- Awaken gently this morning with Tai Chi practice at sunrise on the boat's deck
- Disembark mid-morning and transfer to Hanoi by shuttle bus
- Flight from Hanoi to Hue, at vietnam's centre
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 5: HUE
- Breakfast
- Enjoy some free time to discover Hue at your own pace. This city is considered to be the cultural heart of Vietnam, where imperial history comes alive amidst ancient citadels, royal tombs, and pagodas
- As you wander through the Perfume River, Hue invites you to immerse yourself in its regal past and witness the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity
- Optional excursion (extra charge): Discover Hue city highlights (minimum 2 people)
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 6: HUE - HOI AN
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Hoi An (approximately 4 hours)
- When crossing the Hai Van pass, you will have the chance to contemplate the beautiful scenery stretching out below, and in particular, Vietnam's central coastline and the beach of Lang Co
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 7: HOI AN
- Breakfast
- Situated almost equidistant from north and south, right in the heart of Vietnam, Hoi An beckons with its enchanting blend of well-preserved ancient architecture, lantern-lit streets, and a rich tapestry of cultural traditions
- Free day today to discover this destination at your own pace.
- Enjoy a complimentary 30-minutes foot massage
- Optional excursion (extra cost): Visit My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An ancient town (minimum 2 people, includes lunch)
Overnight hotel stays
DAY 8: HOI AN
- Breakfast
- Relish an extra dayin Hoi An and continue to explore
- Optional excursion (extra cost): Discover Hoian’s countryside by bike & boat (private tour, minimum 2 people, includes lunch)
Overnight hotel stay
If you opt for the extension, you'll enjoy 3 extra nights in Hoi An.
DAY 9: HOI AN - DANANG – SIEM REAP
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
- Take your domestic flight to Siem Reap
- Discover Siem Reap, Cambodia's gateway to the ancient wonders of Angkor, where magnificent temples like Angkor Wat and Bayon stand as testament to the Khmer Empire's grandeur
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 10: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR THOM - TA PROHM - ANGKOR WAT
Spend this morning with your guide discovering the Angkor complex like a local. Leave your hotel by tuk tuk on shady roads. Drive through the jungle past local villages and local shops. This is a very special day as you explore some of Angkor's most beautiful temples. You will visit the western entrance to Angkor Thom - away from the mass of tourists.
- Breakfast
- Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)
- See the southern entrance, Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara
- The royal enclosure, Phimeanakas
- The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King
- Continue on to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm, embraced by the roots of immense trees
- Then visit the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat has been a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendour. Angkor Wat is the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, running along the walls of the outer gallery and telling stories from Hindu mythology. It is an ideal place for sunset. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 11: SIEM REAP
- Breakfast
- Enjoy a free day to continue discovering Siem Reap.
- Amidst the vibrant markets and charming French-colonial architecture, Siem Reap invites you to uncover the rich history, exquisite cuisine, and the warm hospitality that defines this cultural gem.
- Optional excursion (extra cost): A taste of rural life around Siem Reap & Bantey Srei temple (minimum 2 people, includes lunch).
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 12: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport (SAI) for your departure flight
3-night extension
DAYS 1-8:
- Same as the 11-night tour
DAY 9-11: HOI AN
- Breakfast
- Take these extra days to relax or explore at your own leisure – enjoy the pool, beach or discover Hoian town and its surroundings
Overnight hotel stays
DAYS 12: HOI AN - DA NANG - FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP
- Breakfast
- Free time
- Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap
- Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you'll be welcomed by your driver (without a guide) and transferred to your hotel
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 13: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT - TA PROHM - ANGKOR THOM
- Breakfast
- Spend this morning with your guide discovering the Angkor complex like a local
- Depart from your hotel by tuk tuk on shaded roads. Cross the jungle passing local villages and local shops, thenl explore some of the most beautiful temples in Angkor
- Transfer back to your hotel
Highlights include:
- The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (in the 12th century)
- See the southern entrance, Temple of Bayon, unique for its 54 towers decorated with more than 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara
- The royal enclosure, Phimeanakas
- The Elephant Terrace and the Leper King's Terrace
- We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of huge trees
- Then visit the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat is the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, running along the walls of the outer gallery and telling stories of Hindu mythology. It is an ideal place for the sunset.
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 14: SIEM REAP
- Breakfast
- Free time to explore the city on your own or enjoy an optional excursion (additional cost)
- Optional excursion: A taste of rural life in Siem Reap and Bantey Srei Temple (includes lunch)
Overnight hotel stay
DAY 14: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast
- Free time until your transfer (private transfer without guide) to the airport for your international departure flight
- Check-out is at 12pm
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully chosen hotels.
Your hotels during the tour:
- Hanoi: The Q Hotel 4* (or similar)
- Ha Long: Indochine Cruise 5* (or similar)
- Hue: Senna Hue 5* (or similar)
- Hoi An: The Saga 4* (or similar)
- Siem Reap: Tara Angkor Hotel 4* (or similar)
- Hoi An (if extension is chosen): Victoria Hoi An 4* or Bliss Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa 4* (or similar)
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
Throughout your tour, you will enjoy board as per the itinerary.
Included extras —
Complimentary 1GB of mobile data
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Optional excursions —
A taste of rural life in Siem Reap and the Bantey Srei Temple
Escape the bustle of Siem Reap and immerse yourself in rural life, exploring rice paddies, local crafts, and daily village activities. Visit a family-run workshop to learn traditional rattan weaving before enjoying a home-cooked Khmer meal with a local farmer. Then, discover the intricately carved 10th-century Banteay Srei temple, dedicated to Shiva, and stop at Banteay Samre, a 12th-century Hindu temple reminiscent of Angkor Wat, before returning to town.
Hue city tour (minimum 2 people)
This morning, set off for the Thanh Toan Covered Bridge, a local market and take a boat trip on the Perfume River through the charming city of Hue.
Disembark your boat and visit the Thien Mu pagoda, one of the oldest architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Built in 1601, this seven-storey pagoda perched atop a hill overlooking the Perfume River is one of Vietnam's most recognisable icons. Enjoy an included lunch in a restaurant.
This afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel, located at the centre of Hue's UNESCO World Heritage monument complex. The house is surrounded by a lush Feng Shui garden filled with flowers and fruit trees, including lychees, persimmons and pears.
Discover the Hoi An countryside by boat and bicycle (minimum 2 people)
Discover life in the countryside on the outskirts of Hoi An with a morning in the rice fields where you'll catch a glimpse of the daily activities of local farmers.
Private day tour of the My Son Sanctuary and the ancient town (lunch included) minimum 2 people
Take a day out to visit the My Son sanctuary, the holy land of the Champa kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site, then head to Hoian for a tour of this charming, unspoilt town. If time allows, visit a local fish market and a village where the famous nuoc mam (fermented fish sauce) is produced.
In the morning, on arrival at the sanctuary, you will watch a traditional performance by Cham dancers to introduce you to their culture. You will visit a collection of ruined Hindu Cham temples and relics in the My Son valley with your guide before departing around midday.
In the afternoon, you'll set off to discover Hoi An on a walking tour around the town and its port. Following the narrow streets lined with houses of Chinese, Japanese, French and European architecture, you will pass by the city's many tourist sites: the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, the Phuc Kien Meeting Hall, the local fish market, etc.
Around the city, you can visit art galleries and tailor shops, and why not have your clothes made to measure? This day will also be an opportunity to taste Vietnamese tea at the Reaching Out Tea House as well as a Vietnamese baguette, called Banh Mi Phuong.
Practical information:
Type of excursion: Private excursion
Guided: yes
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German
Availability: daily
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
Accessible to pregnant women: yes
Minimum age: 1 year. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: approx. 9 hours
Timetable: 8am - 5.30pm
Number of people: from 1 to 10
Transfers included: yes
Pick-up and drop-off point: at your hotel reception
The price includes:
- Transfers by private car
- Services of a guide
- Entrance fees to places visited
- Lunch from a set menu
- 2 bottles of water
- Refreshing towels during the car journey
- Tasting of 3 varieties of Vietnamese tea at the Reaching Out Tea House and "Bahn Mi Phuong" Vietnamese baguette
The price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in "Price includes".
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Please note: please bring suitable clothing for visiting a temple.
Your journey to Vietnam & Cambodia —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Vietnam
Vietnam is a country where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony. From the ancient temples in the north to the bustling cities of the south, it offers a rich tapestry of cultural and natural treasures. Hanoi, the historic capital, stands as a testament to the nation's layered past, while the dramatic landscapes of Ha Long Bay and the tranquil Mekong Delta provide an escape into nature’s splendour. The energy of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) contrasts beautifully with the serenity of rural life, making Vietnam an alluring destination for every traveller.
Must-sees:
- Ha Long Bay: A UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its towering limestone pillars rising from the emerald waters.
- Hoi An Ancient Town: A charming town where traditional wooden houses and ancient streets showcase Vietnam’s rich heritage.
- Mekong Delta: A network of rivers and canals that offer an intimate look at rural life, with vibrant floating markets and lush landscapes.
Culinary culture:
Vietnamese cuisine is a celebration of flavour, balance, and fresh ingredients. Renowned for its diverse street food culture, dishes like pho (noodle soup), banh mi (sandwiches), and fresh spring rolls highlight the nation's ability to blend herbs, spices, and textures seamlessly. Regional specialities, such as Hanoi's bun cha and Ho Chi Minh's com tam, offer a unique insight into the local way of life. Meals are often a communal affair, reflecting Vietnam's deeply ingrained culture of sharing and hospitality.
Dive deeper:
For those seeking a more profound connection with the country, explore lesser-known treasures such as the ancient temples of Ninh Binh or the quiet beauty of Sapa's terraced rice fields. Take part in a traditional cooking class to gain hands-on experience with local ingredients and techniques, or visit the quieter rural areas to witness traditional crafts and the slower pace of life. Exploring Vietnam beyond the main cities unveils its rich and diverse culture, offering a truly immersive experience.
Good to know:
Vietnam's currency is the dong (VND), and most places accept cash payments, though credit cards are commonly used in cities. The climate varies depending on the region, with the ideal travel times being between October and April, avoiding the summer heat and rain. For local transport, taxis and ride-hailing apps like Grab are reliable, and trains or buses connect the major cities. Be prepared for some traffic in larger cities, but the local transportation system is generally efficient.
Cambodia
Cambodia, a country steeped in ancient history and vibrant traditions, offers a remarkable travel experience. From the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat to the bustling markets and tranquil countryside, Cambodia promises a journey through time, culture, and nature. Known for its welcoming people and breathtaking landscapes, it invites you to explore its rich past and unique customs.
Must-sees:
- Angkor Wat: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this iconic temple complex is the crown jewel of Khmer architecture and an enduring symbol of Cambodia’s spiritual heritage.
- Phnom Penh Royal Palace: A stunning example of Khmer architecture, this royal residence houses the Silver Pagoda and offers a glimpse into Cambodia’s regal past.
- Tonlé Sap Lake: Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, home to floating villages and unique ecosystems, offering a different perspective of Cambodian life.
Culinary culture:
Cambodian cuisine is a delightful mix of bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Savour traditional dishes such as amok trey (fish steamed in banana leaves with coconut and spices) and lok lak (stir-fried beef). Street food lovers will enjoy num pang (Khmer sandwiches) or the daring experience of crispy fried crickets. For dessert, indulge in sticky rice with mango or sweet treats made with palm sugar.
Dive deeper:
Beyond the famous temples, Cambodia holds hidden gems that offer deeper insights into its rich culture. Visit Battambang, a charming riverside town known for its colonial architecture and burgeoning arts scene. Explore the Kampot pepper plantations, where the world-renowned spice is grown. To understand the country’s tumultuous history, a visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek is essential for a sobering yet important experience.
Good to know:
The official currency is the Cambodian Riel (KHR), though US dollars are widely accepted. The ideal time to visit is during the dry season, from November to April. Tuk-tuks and bicycles are convenient modes of transport, especially around temple areas. Be sure to dress modestly when visiting religious sites and stay hydrated while exploring under the tropical sun.
