We Love —
- Visiting the main attractions of Cambodia & Vietnam and Enjoying unique experiences on guided excursions to learn more about the history and culture of two mythical countries.
- Discovering the unparalleled beauty of Ha Long Bay with an unforgettable overnight cruise included with your tour.
- Watching the sun set over the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This tour will take you to two of Asia's most beautiful spots; Ha Long Bay and the temples of Angkor Wat. You'll also discover the pretty town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Vietnam. In the evening, take time to stroll through the lively streets, lit by hundreds of lanterns.
Your itinerary in brief —
Set off an unforgettable adventure that takes you from the beautiful bays of north Vietnam to the ancient temples of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Discover the rich heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and welcoming warmth of southeast Asian hospitality.
Enjoy an 11-night tour, or choose to extend your trip and stay a few additional nights in charming Hoi An.
Choose the length of your stay:
11-night tour
Day 1: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Sapa
Day 4: Sapa
Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An - Da Nang - Siem Reap
Day 10 - 12: Siem Reap
14-night tour (11-night tour with longer stay in Hoi An)
Days 1-8 of this itinerary are identical to those in the 11-night offer
Day 9 - 11: Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang - Siem Reap
Day 13 - 15: Siem Reap
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1: Hanoi
Vietnam's capital is located in the north of the country, and has a history spanning over the past 1000 years. Known for its rich and vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty, Hanoi has no end of things to do. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoan Kiem Lake, and try the city's famous street food, which includes warming pho and tasty banh mi.
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi
- Transfer to your hotel in the city center for check-in
- Overnight in Hanoi
Please note: check-in is from 2pm
DAY 2: HANOI
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda, the origins of which date back to the founding of the city.
- Visit the well-preserved architecture and gardens of Vietnam's first university, the Temple of Literature.
- Lunch at a restaurant.
- Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter and its tiny narrow alleyways, and try the famous egg coffee with a special demonstration of this local specialty.
- Visit Dong Xuan market and find exotic herbs, fresh fruits and vegetables, sweet scented flowers, wooden handicrafts and more.
- Visit the O Quan Chuong gate, one of the 5 gates that once surrounded the citadel of Thang Long.
- Transfer to your hotel
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Breakfast and lunch included
Please note: Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum is closed every Monday and Friday
DAY 3: SAPA
- Transfer to Sapa, arriving around 1pm. Hanoi - Sapa: 186 miles/ approx. 5 and a half hours by car.
- Lunch at a restaurant.
- Spend the afternoon exploring Ta Giang Phinh, a serene village where traditional customs have been well-preserved despite the influence of outside modern life.
- Hike through wild and unspoiled scenery, with stunning mountain backdrops and endless terraced fields. Hike duration: approx. 4 - 5km on paved road, flat terrain. Difficulty: medium.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Breakfast and lunch included
Please note: May - June is the monsoon season in Sapa, and summer rains fall from the mountains and over terraces. September - October is harvest season in Sapa, and the whole valley turrns from green to yellow.
DAY 4: SAPA
- Meet your guide a the hotel and transfer to Y Linh Ho village.
- Hike along a dirt trail to Muong Hoa valley, home to the largest terraced rice filed of Sa Pa. Hike duration: approx. 8-9km on dirt road. Difficulty: easy.
- Stop at a local H’mong family in Lao Chai Village, and learn about local lifestyles and customs.
- Experience making traditional colourful sticky rice with the H’mong family in Lao Chai village.
- Continue to Ta Van village, home to the Zay people who are known for their unique cultural costumes.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Breakfast and lunch included
Day 5: Hanoi
Vietnam's capital is located in the north of the country, and has a history spanning over the past 1000 years. Known for its rich and vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty, Hanoi has no end of things to do. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoan Kiem Lake, and try the city's famous street food, which includes warming pho and tasty banh mi.
- Depart for the village of Sin Chai and enjoy a walk through blooming valleys, vegetable farms, and luscious rice terraces.
- Visit a primary school and an authentic Hmong house.
- Lunch.
- Transfer to Hanoi
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Breakfast and lunch included
DAY 6: HA LONG BAY
Ha Long Bay is a scenic natural wonder and spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stunning limestone rock formations, which rise out of the calm emerald-green waters of the bay. The area is also known for its rich biodiversity and many caves, grottos, and small islands that dot the bay.
- Transfer from your hotel at approx. 8.45am on a limousine shuttle bus to Ha Long Bay.
- Embark on a luxury cruise and enjoy a welcome drink.
- Lunch on the boat as you cruise through Ha Long Bay.
- Dinner on board.
- Night fishing service available on request.
- Night on board in Ha Long Bay
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Please note: cruise itineraries are subject to change depending on weather conditions or boat availability. There is an English-speaking guide on board the boat only, not during transfers.
DAY 7: HOI AN
- Early morning sunrise Tai Chi session.
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay.
- Cave excursion.
- Brunch on board.
- Disembark around 12pm.
- Transfer to Hanoi Airport for flight to Da Nang.
- Transfer to Hoi An
- Overnight in Hoi An
- Brunch included
DAY 8: HOI AN
- Free day to explore the city or head to An Bang beach, located approx. 5km from the city centre, or choose one of two optional excursions (not included)
- Night in Hoi An
- Breakfast included
Day 9: Siem Reap
Nestled in the northwest region of Cambodia, Siem Reap is a vibrant city that serves as the gateway to the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, where ancient temples and ruins tell the turbulent history of the country. Siem Reap offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and a thriving nightlife.
- Free morning to continue exploring Hoi An.
- Transfer to the airport and fly to Siem Reap.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- Breakfast included
DAY 10: SIEM REAP
- Leave your hotel at approx. 8.30am for a day of exploring the beautiful temples Angkor.
- Visit Ta Prohm, overgrown with large trees and more popularly known as the Tomb Raider temple.
- Visit Angkor Thom, the Temple of Bayon, Phimeanakas, The Elephant Terrace and the Leper King's Terrace.
- Lunch in a restaurant.
- Visit Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site since 1992, to watch the sunset.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- Breakfast and lunch included
DAY 11: SIEM REAP
- Enjoy a free day to explore Siem Reap, or choose an optional excursion (not included).
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Breakfast included.
DAY 12: DEPARTURE
- Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight
- Breakfast included
Please note: check-out is 12pm, but late check-out is available on request for an additional fee.
Extension in Hoi An
DAY 9: HOI AN
- Free day to explore Hoi An.
- Transfer to Bliss Hoi An Resort & Wellness at approx. 1pm, located in Binh Minh, 12 miles south of Hoi An.
- Relax by the pool or on the beach.
- Overnight in Hoi An
- Breakfast included
DAY 10 & 11: HOI AN
- Take the next couple of days to relax and enjoy the sunshine and pristine beaches
- Complimentary 30-minute foot massage on day 10 (16+)
- Two nights in Hoi An
- Breakfast included each day
DAY 12: SIEM REAP
- Free morning to continue enjoying Hoi An
- In the afternoon transfer to the airport and fly to Siem Reap
- Transfer to your hotel
- Night in Siem Reap
- Breakfast included
DAY 13: SIEM REAP
- Leave your hotel at approx. 8.30am for a day of exploring the beautiful temples Angkor
- Visit Ta Prohm, overgrown with large trees and more popularly known as the Tomb Raider temple
- Visit Angkor Thom, the Temple of Bayon, Phimeanakas, The Elephant Terrace and the Leper King's Terrace
- Lunch in a restaurant
- Visit Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site since 1992, to watch the sunset
- Night in Siem Reap
- Breakfast and lunch included
DAY 14: SIEM REAP
- Enjoy a free day to explore Siem Reap, or choose an optional excursion (not included)
- Night in Siem Reap
- Breakfast included
DAY 15: DEPARTURE
- Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight
- Breakfast included
Please note: check-out is 12pm, but late check-out is available on request for an additional fee
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully chosen hotels. These will be in 4* and 5* hotels, or all 5* hotels, depending on the offer chosen.
Offer with 4* and 5* hotels:
- Hanoi: Deluxe Room at The Q 4*
- Sapa: Deluxe Room at Hotel KK 4*
- Ha Long Bay: Junior Suite on Indochine Cruise 5*
- Hoi An: Superior Garden View Balcony Room (or similar) at Legacy Loian Resort 4*
- Siem Reap: Landmark Room at Hotel Lotus Blanc 4*
- Hoi An (if you choose to extend your stay): Deluxe Room at Hotel Bliss Hoi An Beach Resort & Wellness 5*
Offer with 5* hotels:
- Hanoi: Deluxe Room at Hotel Melia Hanoi 5*
- Sapa: Classic Garden View Room at Hotel Silk Path 5*
- Ha Long Bay: Junior Suite on Indochine Cruise 5*
- Hoi An: Deluxe Room at Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa 5*
- Siem Reap: Deluxe Room at Hotel FCC Angkor by Avani 5*
- Hoi An (if you choose to extend your stay): Deluxe Room at Hotel Bliss Hoi An Beach Resort & Wellness 5*
Please note: in the event that the hotels above are unavailable, you will stay in a similar hotel in a similar location.
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay. You will also enjoy an additional six lunches, one brunch and one dinner, as per the itinerary.
Your optional excursions —
Visit to Banteay Srei temple and culinary experience at a local's home (incl. lunch)
To experience a country's culture and way of life, there is nothing more interesting than visiting a local family that still maintains traditional customs and way of life despite the influence of modern life.
Practical information:
Duration: 08h00 - 16h30
What's included:
- Transfer by private car
- French/English speaking local guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch menu
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person
Discover the Hoi An countryside by boat and bicycle
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.
Discover the My Son sanctuary and the ancient town of Hoi An
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 Cambodia & Vietnam —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
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
Welcome to Vietnam, a captivating country that showcases a perfect blend of ancient traditions, natural wonders, and bustling cities, overflowing with history, culture and hospitality.
Hanoi, the vibrant capital city, embodies the nation's diverse history with its well-preserved French colonial architecture and ancient temples. Embark on a cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where towering limestone karsts rise from emerald waters. The peaceful Mekong Delta is a serene escape into a world of lush green fields, winding waterways, and floating markets.
Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, boasts a buzzing blend of history and modernity. Skyscrapers stand side by side with ornate temples, and lively markets offer an abundance of sights, sounds, and flavours. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of underground passageways used during the Vietnam War, and gain insight into the country's tumultuous past.
World-famous street food is the true champion of Vietnam, with an incredibly diverse offering of sweet and spicy dishes, bursting with fantastic flavour and colour.
Cambodia
Settled in the heart of southeast Asia, Cambodia beckons intrepid travelers with its rich heritage, captivating ancient temples, vibrant cities, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
From pristine coastline and frenzied cities to dense jungle and peaceful towns, Cambodia is an icon of southeast Asia crowned by the awesome beauty of Angkor Wat, a sprawling complex of ancient temples and ruins that showcases the grandeur of Khmer architecture.
The capital city, Phnom Penh, is a bustling blend of colonial architecture, lively markets, and thriving street food scenes. Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, is a unique town where cosmopolitan flair and traditional charm collide, offering an array of restaurants, art galleries, and vibrant night markets.
Head to the idyllic southern coastlines of Sihanoukville, Kep, and the beautiful island of Koh Rong for a sandy beach paradise with plenty of opportunties for water sports.
Cambodia's troubled past takes root in the mighty Khmer Empire, thousands of years ago, and spans up until the recent genocide of the 1970s. And yet, the resilience and spirit of Cambodia'e people is clear in their kindness, warmth and welcoming nature.
