16 Days Delights of Vietnam and Cambodia
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Embark on an unforgettable 16-day journey through the heart of Vietnam and Cambodia, blending iconic landscapes, rich cultures, and ancient heritage. Start in the charming capital of Hanoi, cruise through the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and trek the misty mountain villages of Sapa. Travel by night train to central Vietnam to explore the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and the mysterious My Son Sanctuary. Continue south to the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, where history comes alive at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cross the border into Cambodia to uncover the grandeur of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace and the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat. This adventure is designed for travelers seeking a balance of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and seamless travel with a mix of local transport, overnight cruises, and comfortable hotel stays.
Highlights:
- Private airport transfers in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Siem Reap for maximum comfort and convenience
- Overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage natural wonder
- Trekking through ethnic villages in Sapa: Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, surrounded by stunning mountain views
- Overnight train from Hanoi to Da Nang, offering a unique local travel experience
- Sunset tour of My Son Sanctuary, the ancient spiritual center of the Champa Kingdom
- Half-day exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels, a legendary underground network from the Vietnam War
- Discover Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, the Killing Fields, and the lively Russian Market.
- Full-day temple tour of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, one of the world's greatest archaeological sites
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Night train ticket from Hanoi to Da Nang
- Flight ticket from Hue- Ho Chi Minh with 20kg check-in and 7kg carried.
- English-speaking guide and transfer on tour.
- Bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
- Private airport transfer in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
- Service charges and government VAT tax.
- Visa stamp fee.
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flight into and out of Vietnam.
- 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: Morning Sleeping bus to Sapa - Cat Cat Village Trekking
06:30: Pick up from the hotel, get on big bus and depart for Sapa
13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. The tour guide will be waiting for you at bus station (or at where the bus stop), holding the sign with your name to welcome you. Then, please follow him to come to the hotel.
· Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
· Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures
14.30: A short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H'mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.Trekking distance is about 3.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town.
Note: The trek to Cat Cat Village is quite easy one and and slow pace. If you do not want to trek, you can advise the tour guide. If it rains, please be careful of slippery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 5: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van Village Trekking - Afternoon bus back to Hanoi - Recheck in hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)
7.00 - 7.45am: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking
9.30: Trek from Sapa to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
12.30: Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village
13.30:Heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.
14.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours
15.00 - 15.30: Have a shower at shower room of our hotel.
15:30: The tour guide will take you to the bus stop
16:00: Get on bus to back to Hanoi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Morning free - 12:00 Check out - Night train to Da Nang - Overnight on train (Breakfast)
Morning free, then 12:00 PM: Check out from your hotel and enjoy free time for your personal activities.
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
Accommodation: Overnight on the train
Day 7: Da Nang arrival - Private pick up - Check in hotel in Hoi An (No meal)
Wake up while still on the train, experience the ride. You should be ready for one of the best views 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 1:00 PM. 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 Hoi An
Day 8: Amazing My Son Sunset tour (B)
1:00 - 1:30PM: The van and Our guide pick you up at your hotel and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage. It takes about 1hour for driving from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary
2.30 -2.45PM: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Check in and the electric car will transfer you for a distance and you will have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, exploring Champa cultures and the remaining structures with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa's traditional performances (Apsara Dance)
4:30 PM – 5PM: - Get back to minivan then transfer to the wharf for taking a boat trip to Hoi An with a nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful sunset river scenery on the biggest river in Vietnam Central named Thu Bon River. Get your camera ready for the amazing moment of local people's activities along the river. You can see Hoi An Ancient Town from the boat and many chances to take the beautiful shoots.
6:00 – 6.30PM: - Arrive at Hoi An and the van will drop you at your hotel. We can drop you off at the old town if requested. Tour ends!
TRIP INCLUDES
- A two-ways hotel pick up and drop off (100km round trip distance)
- English-speaking guide
- Vietnamese Banh Mi (local food)
- Boat trip
- A bottle of water
TRIP EXCLUDES
-The 150.000 VND entrance fees
- Personal expense services not mentioned above
- Drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An
Day 9: Private airport transfer - Da Nang fly to Ho Chi Minh city - Check in hotel
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 10: Half day Cu Chi Tunnel tour (Breakfast)
PICK UP:
Morning option: 07:30 am – 08:00am (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
Afternoon option: 12:30pm – 13:00pm (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 14:30pm / 19:30pm
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.
● Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 11: Free and easy (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today you will have whole day free and easy.
You can consider to add the Mekong Delta Full day tour with Additional cost – Itinerary as below:
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Bus to Phnom Penh - Check in hotel
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 13: Royal palace and Killing Field and Russian Market
Today you will visit the Victory Monument, and Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th-century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. 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. Transfer back to the hotel.
Tour Included: Guide/Transportation/Entrance fee as mention in Program/Lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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