14 Days Authentic Vietnam and Cambodia
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This 14-day journey takes you through the heart of Vietnam and Cambodia, exploring historical landmarks, natural wonders, and cultural treasures. Start in Hanoi, cruising through the stunning Ha Long Bay before heading to Da Nang and Hoi An for a mix of adventure and relaxation. Continue south to Ho Chi Minh City, uncovering wartime history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, before traveling to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, home to the breathtaking Angkor Wat.
Highlights:
- Hanoi & Ha Long Bay – Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then cruise through the breathtaking Ha Long Bay with an overnight stay on board.
- Overnight Train to Da Nang – Experience Vietnam’s railway charm before arriving in central Vietnam.
- Marble Mountains & Monkey Mountain – Marvel at the stunning landscapes and caves of Da Nang.
- Hoi An Lantern Town – Enjoy a magical free day in this UNESCO-listed town.
- Cu Chi Tunnels – Crawl through Vietnam’s war history in an underground maze.
- Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace – Discover Cambodia’s regal history.
- Killing Fields – A moving insight into Cambodia’s past.
- Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom – The grand finale! Witness the world’s largest temple complex and the famous Bayon faces.
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)
- Train ticket from Hanoi to Da Nang (4 berths share 1 cabin)
- Flight ticket from 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 Halong 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 Halong 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 4: Morning Hanoi city tour - Train drop off - Overnight on train to Da Nang (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and leave your luggage at the hotel receptionist.
Morning Hanoi city tour:
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and has been a place to keep and witness more than 1000 years of a long history.
That is why this place is a solemn ancient city. Visiting around Hanoi, you will see ancient architectures such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women’s Museum. All together create an ancient and historic city.
Coming to Hanoi, you not only see the architectural works but also to immerse yourself in the unique culture here.
ITINERARY:
8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City.
08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.
13h30 -13h45: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
INCLUSION
• Shuttle Bus/Limousine during the trip
• A bottle of water / person
• Entrance tickets
• English speaking guide
• Vietnamese Lunch
EXCLUSION
• Drink for lunch
• Tips for tour guide & driver
• Personal expenses or anything not mentioned above
You will have leisure time until 7:00 PM, when our driver will transfer you to the train station. From there, you will embark on an overnight train journey to Hanoi, staying in a shared cabin.
The train ride takes approximately 18 hours and is operated by the Vietnamese Government. Each cabin accommodates four people with shared facilities, including a communal toilet.
Important Notes:
– The Thong Nhat Train listed among the 9 must-try train journeys of 2025.
– Be sure to have dinner beforehand or bring a takeaway meal.
– We recommend packing snacks, water, and fruits for the journey.
– Please note that shared train toilets may not be as comfortable as those in hotels, so we encourage you to prepare accordingly since it is a local train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight on the train
Day 5: Da Nang arrival - Private pick up - Check in hotel in Da Nang (No meal)
Wake up while still on the train, experience the ride. You should be ready for one of the best view when the train go through Hai Van Pass – one of the most stunning Pass of Vietnam from 10:00 – 12:00.
The train is expected to arrive around 13:00. Upon your arrival, our driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the captivating Hoi An Ancient Town. You'll check into a cozy hotel located in the heart of this historic area, where you can relax and soak in its delightful ambiance.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang
Day 6: Check out - Marble Mountains - Monkey Mountain - Am Phu Cave Sunset Tour - Drop at Hoi An (Breakfast)
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
02:00 – 02:30 pm: We’ll pick you up at the hotel in Hoi An and transfer you to Da Nang city (around 35km).
2:30 pm:
- Discovery the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures - the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.
- Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the VietNam monarchy and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves.
- Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations.
4:30 pm: Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.
6:00 pm: We will drop you at your hotel. The tour ends!
Notes:
There are 146 steps up from the foot of Marble Mountain to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower) and then 136 steps up to the second stop (the cave system)
You can use the elevator for the first 146 steps (at your own expense)
This tour will take place even in rain or shine
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An free and easy day (Breakfast)
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the charming ancient town of Hoi An at your own pace. Wander through the picturesque streets lined with lanterns, visit local tailor shops for custom-made clothing, or unwind at a riverside café.
Optional Activities:
• Cycling to the countryside – Ride through rice fields and visit traditional villages.
• Beach relaxation – Spend time at An Bang or Cua Dai Beach.
• Cooking class – Learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes.
• Shopping & souvenirs – Explore Hoi An’s vibrant markets and boutique shops.
The day is yours to enjoy as you wish before returning to your hotel for a restful evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 8: 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 14:00. Early check-in is subject to availability and may incur an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 9: 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; Tax.
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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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