Uncover the majesty and mystery of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Discover the incredible diversity, delectable cuisines, dramatic histories and natural beauty of Cambodia and Vietnam on a 20-day Premium adventure. Delve into the confronting Khmer legacy in Phnom Penh, view Vietnam’s colourful history on the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and explore the colonial-era grand architecture of Hanoi. This trip offers places of breathtaking beauty, from the backwaters of the Mekong Delta, to the ancient temples of Angkor and the natural limestone wonder of Halong Bay. Add to that a mix of friendly locals and age-old traditions for the ultimate South East Asian experience.
Why you’ll love this trip
PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION
Our best accommodation and highest level of service.
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.
PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE
Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.
- Enjoy two marvellous Feature Stays – an overnight cruise in Halong Bay on a traditional junk-style boat and a 3-night stay at a resort in Siem Reap, offering a tropical oasis escape.
- Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on a charming riverboat then enjoy two guided days exploring the temples of Angkor, including a morning accompanied by a private photography coach (Premium Exclusive Experience).
- Get to the heart of Vietnamese culture with Exclusive Experiences, including a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance, an afternoon in an ancient pottery village, and a cooking class with a local chef in Hue.
- See the important sights of Phnom Penh on a full day guided tour. Visit the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, then stop by a working Buddhist monastery to meet the resident monks, a Premium Exclusive Experience
- Experience authentic Cambodian cuisine when you dine at the restaurant run by Friends International, visit the Sala Bai Hotel School for lunch, eat at Cambodia’s first farm-to-table restaurant and enjoy an exclusive privately catered breakfast on the shores of the Srah Srang Lake.
Itinerary
Day 1: Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh
Day 3: Siem Reap
Day 4: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat
Day 5: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7: Mekong Delta
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9: Dalat
Day 10: Dalat
Day 11: Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi An
Day 13: Hoi An
Day 14: Hue
Day 15: Hue
Day 16: Hanoi
Day 17: Hanoi
Day 18: Halong Bay
Day 19: Hanoi
Day 20: Hanoi
Inclusions
Meals
18 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private minibus, remork (tuk tuk)
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Overnight Boat (1 night)
Included activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Phnom Penh – Welcome Dinner
- Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh – The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Skun Village Market Stop
- Santuk Silk Farm Tour and Lunch
- Siem Reap – Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap – Three day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap – Lunch at Sala Bai
- Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Photography Coach
- Siem Reap – Private Breakfast at Srah Srong Lake
- Siem Reap – Banteay Srei Temple visit
- Siem Reap – Lum Orng Khmer Dinner
- Ho Chi Minh City – Welcome Dinner
- Mekong Delta – Boat cruise with visits to local producers
- Ho Chi Minh City – Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City – War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
- Dalat – Son Pacarama Coffee Farm Visit
- Dalat – Local Lunch
- Hoi An – Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An – My Son Tour
- Hoi An – Pottery Village Experience
- Hue – Imperial City half day guided tour
- Hue – Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue – Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hue – Market Tour and Cooking Class
- Hue – Bun Bo Hue breakfast
- Hanoi – Old Quarter Tour
- Hanoi – Hat Xam performance
- Hanoi – Temple of Literature
- Hanoi – One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Hanoi – KOTO lunch
- Halong Bay – Overnight Boat Cruise
- Hanoi – Farewell Dinner
- Halong Bay – Tai Chi
Premium Inclusions
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
Images courtesy of Intrepid Group
INT – TKPJC