Discover Vietnam & Cambodia

Day 1

Arrive Hanoi

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.

Meals on own account

Overnight at Hôtel Du Parc Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi – Full Day City Tour (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel.

A full-day exploration of Hanoi starts at the famed Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, followed by the former president’s stilt house where Uncle Ho lived from 1958 to 1969. Next is the iconic One Pillar Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, Temple of Literature and a cyclo ride, followed by a visit to Ngoc Son Temple and picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake.

This evening enjoy a unique Vietnamese traditional art form that takes its origins from rural festivals in Vietnam and it is performed by the puppeteers in water.

Dinner on own account

Overnight at Hôtel Du Parc Hanoi

Day 3

Hanoi – Da Nang (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leisure until time for transfer to the airport for flight to Da Nang. Welcoming to Da Nang Airport, our guide will pick up and transfer you to hotel.

Rest of the time at leisure, enjoy the beach or spa treatment at hotel.

Meals on own account.

Overnight at TIA Wellness Resort

Day 4

Da Nang – Full Day Visiting Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up and transfer to Hoi An. Hop on your bicycle to enjoy a tour to Tra Que village (3km from Hoi An). Discover rural life and learn about local culture. Have fun being a Vietnamese farmer, enjoy a traditional foot massage given by local people, and learn about Vietnamese cuisine joining the cooking demonstration!

After lunch, we start our walking tour of Hoi An takes in the best attractions this historic and picturesque UNESCO-listed destination has to offer. As a former prosperous seaport during the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An attracted merchants from afar. Consequently, it has a wealth of buildings and architectural styles. We visit the colourful local market, Tan Ky Old House, the Fukien Assembly Hall and the renowned 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Museum of Trade Ceramics.

Take a rest at the beautiful Reaching Out Tea House, enjoy a set of tea or a cup of coffee (included). The whole atmosphere of the place is so peaceful and allows you to really just enjoy and relax. This guided tour, with an expert local guide, will give you the best insight into this stunningly beautiful location that has exceptional historical and cultural treasures. Return to the hotel for leisure time.

Meals on own account

Overnight at TIA Wellness Resort | 1-Bedroom Pool Villa

Day 5

Da Nang – Leisure day (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day free time for you to enjoy the beach or spa treatment.

Additional hotel benefits at TIA Wellness Resort in Da Nang

• 2 spa treatments per night, total 80 min per person
• Complimentary wellness mini bar
• Creative Workshop with TIA Tea
• Breathwork Master Class
• Activities including Tai Chi & Yoga

Meals on own account

Overnight at TIA Wellness Resort | 1-Bedroom Pool Villa

Day 6

Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leisure until time for transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, pick up and transfer to hotel. Rest of the time at leisure.

Meals on own account

Overnight at Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon | ROH (Superior & Deluxe)

Day 7

Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel.

This morning tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels takes us back in time to an era of past conflict but what is now an area of peace and tranquillity. The vast network of underground tunnels is testament to the resilience of the people. Above ground you will see picturesque rice fields, fertile crop plantations and sprawling countryside, but underground lies a labyrinth containing living quarters, storage rooms, weapon factories and field hospitals. They date back to 1948 during the fight against French occupation in the First Indochina War, but by the time the Vietnam War escalated in the 1960s, a 250 km warren spanned from Saigon to the border with Cambodia. Upon arrival and after a short introduction, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Documentaries and displays of traps will give you a vivid idea of life and struggle in this extraordinary subterranean world. Lunch at local restaurant.

This afternoon visit the Reunification Palace, with a quick photo stop at the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral and the colonial Central Post Office.

Dinner on own account

Overnight at Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon | ROH (Superior & Deluxe)

Day 8

Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leisure until time for transfer to the airport for departure flight to Phnom Penh.

We start this Cambodian adventure in the vibrant capital of Phnom Penh. Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport from Ho Chi Minh City on flight at mid-day, we receive a warm welcome from our private English-speaking guide who will escort us to the hotel to check-in.

Start to visit Sosoro Museum (closed every Monday) and Wat Phnom.

Meals on own account

Overnight at Palace Gate Hotel & Resort | Royal Deluxe

Day 9

Phnom Penh (B/L)

We step back in time with exploration of Cambodia’s revered history. Start the day exploring the Royal Palace. Built in 1866, this site features ornate temples, the striking Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda housing a 90-kg gold Buddha and emerald statue made from baccarat crystal. Next, explore the National Museum’s treasure trove of relics that date back to the pre-Angkor era. After lunch visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Under the brutal Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge regime, this served as a detention and torture centre. Today, it features exhibits, crude cells built in classrooms and torture devices. End your day with a visit to the Russian Market to snap up souvenirs.

Dinner on own account

Overnight at Palace Gate Hotel & Resort

Day 10

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by overland (B/L)

A taste of true rural Cambodian life is revealed as we drive through country scenery to Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor temples. At 8.30 am, we set off on a private transfer to a destination known as ‘temple town’. We make several stops during the eight-hour, 314-km, journey that takes us through sprawling paddies and farmland characterised with palms and grazing water buffalos, picturesque towns and rustic villages. At about 10 am, we make our first stop at Skuon where the brave-hearted can sample the local delicacy, deep-fried tarantula. At 12 pm, we enjoy lunch in the provincial town of Kampong Thom, followed by another short break during the final leg of our journey to admire the ancient Naga Bridge in Kampong Kdei. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, proceed to the hotel to check-in, with the rest of the day at leisure. We get a glimpse into local life on this enjoyable journey to Siem Reap.

Dinner on own account

Overnight at Treeline Urban Resort | Deluxe Urban

Day 11

Siem Reap – Full day tour by Tuk Tuk (B/L)

Take a step back in time and delve into the jewel of Cambodia’s crown, the temples of Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, by tuk tuk. We start the day at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s last capital built in the late-12th century. Inside the city’s ancient walls, we visit Bayon to stand in the shadows of its hundreds of giant carved smiling faces; the Royal Enclosure; 10th century tiered Hindu temple, Phimeanakas; and Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch at local restaurant, we head to the star of the show, incredible 12th century Angkor Wat. The architectural feat stood at the heart of the Khmer Empire. On our return to Siem Reap, we stop at Theam’s Gallery, a traditional home that has been transformed into the gallery of artist Lim Muy Theam.

Please note: This site is closed on Buddhist religious days and four days a month, as per the lunar calendar. Visitors are required to keep their knees and shoulders covered at all sacred sites. The guide and transport are available until 9 pm.

Dinner on own account

Overnight at Treeline Urban Resort | Deluxe Urban

Day 12

Siem Reap (B/L)

Today’s temple-hopping adventure starts at the more remote temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Well-preserved 10th century Banteay Srei is famed for its pink sandstone walls adorned with apsara carvings. Banteay Samre is a 12th century Hindu temple built in the style of Angkor Wat. On our way to lunch, we stop at a village and, depending on the season, watch rice being planted and sugar palm being made. We then hit the road for the Tonle Sap Lake, South-East Asia’s largest freshwater lake, and enjoy a gentle cruise to one of the fishing villages that dot the water. Here, we can see how life is lived as we sail past homes, schools and shops that bob on the water.

Please note: The high-level water season is from mid-July to mid-February and the low-level water season runs the rest of the year.

Dinner on own account

Overnight at Treeline Urban Resort | Deluxe Urban

Day 13

Siem Reap – Departure (B)

Make the most of your last day in Cambodia before you take your return flight. After breakfast at the hotel, free time to relax, or embark on a solo sight-seeing adventure. When it is time, check-out and transfer to the airport for our departure. This concludes an incredible Cambodian adventure that has revealed the country’s rich culture, heritage and history.

Please note: The official hotel check-out time is at 12 pm.

Please note: The itinerary is subject to last-minute change and modification depending on local conditions. If this occurs, we will provide an alternative activity.

Hotel Du Parc Hanoi
Hanoi

TIA Wellness Resort
Da Nang

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City

Palace Gate Hotel & Resort
Phnom Penh

Treeline Urban Resort
Siem Reap