12 Days Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery
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Embark on a 12-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, exploring vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Begin in Hanoi, cruise through the breathtaking Ha Long Bay, and immerse yourself in the charm of Hoi An. Experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the lush Mekong Delta before crossing into Cambodia to discover the historical sites of Phnom Penh and the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
Highlights:
- Halong Bay Cruise – Spend a night onboard, surrounded by limestone karsts and emerald waters.
- Hoi An Lantern Town – Explore the ancient town, enjoy a boat ride, and release lanterns on the river.
- Mekong Delta Discovery – Experience the floating markets and lush landscapes of southern Vietnam.
- Phnom Penh’s Historical Sites – Visit the Killing Fields and the Russian Market for a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s past.
- Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom – Marvel at the grandeur of Cambodia’s most iconic temple complex.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Private airport transfer
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Flight ticket from Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang- Ho Chi Minh with 20kg check-in and 7kg carried
- Group local based English-speaking guide and transfer on tours
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh and Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Service charges and government VAT tax
- 1 bottle of water per day (at hotel or on tour)
- Visa stamp fee.
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flight into Vietnam and out of Cambodia
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses.
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Hanoi arrival - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in Old town (No meal)
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly driver and transferred to your hotel in the charming Old Quarter. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and explore at your leisure.
You will have our driver ready waiting for your outside the terminal whenever you arrive, please free to choose any time that fits your schedule.
Please do call S Vietnam Adventures if you can not find our driver at 0084 84 579 4384 in which we are always available on WhatsApp.
Please note:
– Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM.
– Early check-in can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Having Breakfast at the hotel, check out and be ready for the tour pick up.
The pick up time depending on hotel location, which will be reconfirmed on Day 1.
8h00- 8h45: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
10h15: Have a short break on half way for 20 minutes to relax.
12h00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.
12h30: Welcome to Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your room with Air-Conditioning.
13h00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Afternoon Itinerary:
15h00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).
16h00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop/Soi Sim Island. It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.
17h30: Come back to Cruise then take a shower, Relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
18h00: Enjoy welcome Sunset Party and Cooking Class. How to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy product which you make it.
Evening Relaxing:
19h00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay
20h30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, Singing karaoke, or Relax on sundeck
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on boat: Clean air – conditioning room
Day 3: Ha Long Bay - Back to Hanoi - Recheck in hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)
6h00: Wake up in the early morning to see the sunrise on sundeck.
7h00: Morning view of bay with a cup of tea of coffee. Have Buffet Breakfast!
8:00: Luon Cave is one of the most places in Ha Long Bay for Kayaking. If you have a great passion for kayaking, you should not miss Luon Cave. If you don’t want to do kayak that you can seat on a bamboo boat. If you’re lucky, you can catch beautiful pictures with mischievous monkeys running around the cliffs.
9:30 – 10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10h45: Enjoy the lunch while Cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12h00: Cruise is landing Ha Long Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12h30: Get on the Bus to return Hanoi by Expressway.
14h30: Stop on half way for short break.
16h00: Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Fly to Da Nang - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in Da Nang (Breakfast)
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy some leisure time until our driver arrives to transfer you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon landing, our driver will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel in Da Nang.
Once you’ve checked in, the rest of the day is yours to unwind or explore the city at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang
Day 5: Check out - Coconut Jungle - Hoi An city tour, boat ride and drop the lantern - Overnight in Lantern town (Breakfast, Dinner)
Morning free to discover the Con Market or Han Market.
Check out at 12:00, be ready for the tour pick up with all your luggage
12.00–12.15 pm: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area).
Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut. As a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, interesting and suitable for everybody.
About 2.30 pm: Visit the next destination, Hoi An Old Town.
• Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings.
• You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Visit Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional
Performing Arts House.
• Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
6.00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
6.30 pm – Return to your hotel. End of our services!
TRIP INCLUDES TRIP EXCLUDES
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees.
- Basket Boat and boat ride – flower lantern
- Dinner with Hoi An local food (set menu)
- Mineral water: 500ml/pax
- Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
• Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6: Da Nang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh city - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel (Breakfast)
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy some free time until our driver picks you up for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The remainder of the day is yours to explore the vibrant and bustling Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure.
Note: Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability and may incur an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 7: Cu Chi Tunnel Half day tour (Breakfast)
PICK UP: 07:30 am – 08:00am (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 14:30pm
ROUTE: HCMC – Cu Chi district – HCMC
Highlights:
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a remarkable destination located 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Known as the “Steel Area” during wartime, this underground network spans over 200 km and was an unbreakable stronghold during the Vietnam-American War.
Renowned for its intricate tunnel system, Cu Chi serves as a testament to resilience and ingenuity, making it a legendary site. Today, it remains a must-visit attraction for both Vietnamese and international visitors, offering a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam's history.
Itinerary:
Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
- Tour price includes: A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, pick up and transfer (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC), English speaking guide, all entrance fees.
- Tour price excludes: Other meals not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses; Travel insurance;
NOTE:
- Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- We are not responsible for your lateness.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh - Bus to Phnom Penh - Transfer to hotel - Check in hotel (Breakfast)
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, begin your journey to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. You will board a comfortable bus for a scenic ride, crossing the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, our team will be waiting to assist with your transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Note: Visa to Cambodia can be done online or, upon arrival with 45 USD per person each, passport and photo ready.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 9: Phnom Penh Killing Field plus 01 Hour Mekong Boat for sunset (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today you will visit the Victory Monument, and Then drive to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Then visit Killing Fields " Choeung Ek"15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture, and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during the Pol Pot regime (from 1975–1979). The last site is Russian Markets where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, and silver products. And enjoy 01 hour Mekong boat.
Tour Included: Guide/Transportation/Entrance fee as mention in Program/Lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 10: Phnom Penh - Bus to Siem Reap - Transfer to hotel - Check in hotel (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel, bus will be departure at 8:30am
Today you will be transferred to Siem Reap by bus. Arrive at Siem Reap bus station, our driver will pick up and drop you at the hotel to do check in.
Distance: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap: 320km – 5.5–6 hours
You can consider to upgrade to private car instead of the public bus with 140 USD/ group/ 4 seat car. The driver will stop you at Spider Market and Naga Bridge for sightseeing.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 11: Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat full day tour (Breakfast, Lunch)
Pick up time at 08:00 am, finish at around 18:00.
The sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with Colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
Tour Included: Guide/Transportation/Entrance fee as mention in Program/Lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 12: Siem Reap departure - Private airport transfer - Trip ends (Breakfast)
Today, you’ll be heading home, and we hope you’ve had an unforgettable experience. Based on your flight schedule, please kindly provide us with your departure time from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. This will allow us to arrange a comfortable car transfer to the airport for you, ensuring a smooth and stress-free departure.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No