Explore the old-world charm of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Immerse yourself in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia on a 13-day Premium adventure. Uncover the oriental influences of the historic Asian traders, settlers and indigenous people that have made this part of the world a cornerstone for empires and colonies. From navigating the various fusions of east and west in Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to cruising the natural UNESCO World Heritage listed wonderland of Halong Bay and exploring war time monuments, and experiencing one of the world’s great archaeological treasures at Angkor, this journey will share the best of these countries’ history, nature and tradition.
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.
- Explore the cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh with your local leaders who will help to uncover the diverse mix of influences and layered histories of each destination.
- Taste the best of Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – take a cooking class with a local chef in Hue, visit a family-run coffee farm in Da Lat and enjoy a privately catered breakfast on the shores of the Srah Srang Lake.
- Soak up your surroundings during two 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.
- Enjoy two days of fully guided temple tours in Siem Reap, with in-depth insights into the history of these extraordinary structures and plenty of time at Angkor Wat, plus an Exclusive Experience morning accompanied by a private photography coach.
- Gain an understanding of local culture during Exclusive Experiences, including a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance, a visit to a working monastery and a tour of a centuries-old pottery village.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi
Day 2: Halong Bay
Day 3: Hanoi
Day 4: Hoi An
Day 5: Hoi An
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8: Phnom Penh
Day 9: Phnom Penh
Day 10: Siem Reap
Day 11: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat
Day 12: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat
Day 13: Siem Reap
Inclusions
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private minibus, remork (tuk tuk)
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Halong Bay overnight boat feature stay (1 night), Siem Reap feature stay (3 nights)
Included activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Hanoi – Welcome Dinner
- Halong Bay – Overnight Boat Cruise
- Hanoi – Hat Xam performance
- Halong Bay – Tai Chi
- Hanoi – Temple of Literature
- Hanoi – Lunch at KOTO
- Hanoi – One Pillar Pagoda
- Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex
- Hoi An – Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An – Pottery Village Experience
- Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
- Ho Chi Minh City – Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City – War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City – Notre Dame Cathedral
- 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
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
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