12 days / 11 nights - A Glimpse of Vietnam & Cambodia
Destination: Vietnam, Cambodia
Travel Dates: October 20 - 31, 2025 and February 23 - March 6, 2026
$1,499 (2025 Rate) and $1,699 (2026 Rate)
Travel Dates: October 20 - 31, 2025 and February 23 - March 6, 2026
Price: $1,499 (2025 Rate) and $1,699 (2026 Rate)
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Highlight destinations: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Hue - Danang - Hoi An - HCMC - Siem Reap
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Hanoi Half Day City Tour with Train Street Morning: Private pick up at the airport
14:00 - 14:30: Pick up at the hotel then we will move to St. Joseph Cathedral and have a look at one of the first structures constructed by French colonists during their expansion in Indochina and still intact in Hanoi after two fierce wars.
14:30: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century! Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
15:30: Get to the hidden train street, have a coffee/beer and see the train passing by!
16:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
18:00: Drop-off at the hotel, have dinner by yourself!
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave (B,L)
8:00: Get picked up then depart for Ninh Binh Province
09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10:30: Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam Between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.
11:45: Have lunch at the local restaurant!
13:00: Discover Trang An grotto on a boat ride. You can have a chance to visit this World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
15:30: Get back to the Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
16:30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18:30: Get dropped off at the hotel!
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay - Cruise Trip (B,L,D)
8:15 - 8:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi!
9:00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 Hours with 20 minutes short break.
11:30 – 12.00: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor
12:00 – 12:30: Get transferred to Cruise by a tender boat.
Around 13:00 Warmly welcome to Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Enjoy the lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor belong to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on the cruise heading back toward the sleeping area. Check-in your cabin.
17:30: Come back to Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
18:30: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef Halong Cruise. You have a chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00: It is time for your romantic dinner
21:00: You are free to relax on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and staying overnight on the Cruise.
Overnight on cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight Hanoi to Danang 18:00 - 19:30 (B,L)
6:30: Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Tai-chi lessons on the sundeck.
7:00 - 7:45: Have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay.
8:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10”00: Enjoy the brunch on the cruise with Vietnamese cuisine.
10:45: You will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:30: Cruises are landing at Tuan Chau Harbor, tourists say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi, directly private transfer to the airport!
15:00 - 15:30: Arrive at the airport!
Flight Hanoi to Danang 18:00 - 19:30 - Our driver will pick you when you land!
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 5: My Son Sanctuary & Coconut Village & Evening Lantern (B,L)
Day 6: Ba Na Hills Day Trip (B,L)
7:30 - 8:00: Pick up from hotel in Hoi An
9:30: Get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, located at around 1,500 meters above sea level. Visit Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923 (entrance fee by yourself), Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.
11:30: Have a buffet lunch!
12:30: Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. Explore the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam
15:00 – 15:30: Back to the cabin down the mountain.
16:30: Drop off at the airport!
NOTE: Included tickets with cable cars, excluded wine cellar inside tickets
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 7
Option 1: Hue Ancient Town City Day Tour – Flight Hue to HCMC 19:05 - 20:35 (B,L)
7:30 - 7:45: Pick up at your hotel and get on the dragon boat to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
09:15: Visit Imperial Citadel
11:30: Continue to see Dong Ba Market
12:15: Have Lunch at a local restaurant
13:30: After lunch, continue to visit Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb
16:00: Visit and take photos at Conical hat and incense-making village
17:30: Arrive at the airport directly!
Flight Hue to HCMC 19:05 - 20:35
Option 2: Danang Full Day City Tour (B,L)
8:00: Pick you up at your hotel and start the Danang City Tour. Visit Marble Mountains - a cluster of 5 mountains, located ~8 kilometers south of Da Nang city. You also have a chance to visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving village, just on the foot of Marble Mountains.
10:00: Visit the well-known and modern bridges of Danang: Han Bridge and Dragon Bridge; visit Cham Museum – converges all the ancient artifacts of an interesting Cham culture.
11:30: Have Lunch at a local restaurant
13:30: Continue to visit Han Market and Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha) on Son Tra Peninsula.
16:30: Drop off at the airport directly!
Flight Danang to HCMC 18:15 - 19:45 Overnight in HCMC
Day 8: Mekong Delta Full Day Trip (B,L)
8:00: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting 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 dates 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.
9:30: Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Ride 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.
12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.
14:00: 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 enjoying cool breeze for those who can't join the cycling trip.
17:30: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in HCMC
Day 9: HCM Half Day City Tour - Flight HCM to Siem Reap 16:30 - 17:30 (B,L)
8:00: Take the trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum - a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
12:00: Have lunch at the local restaurant!
13:30: Drop you back at the airport directly!
Flight HCM to Siem Reap 16:30 - 17:30
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 10: Banteay Srei & CNN Hero Rolous Tour (B,L)
We depart for Preah Khan Temple. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it was associated. It was the center of a substantial organization, with almost 100,000 officials and servants. Next is Neak Poan, “the entwined snakes” is a small temple located on an island in the center of the now dry Jayatataka baray, a water reservoir 3,500-meter-long and 900 meter wide. Continue to Tasom offers some beautiful photo spots, especially the rear entrance where tree roots adorn the gateway.
You’ll also visit the Landmine Museum where Mr. Aki Ra, a child soldier in the Khmer Rouge, has dedicated his life to helping those in need. Having spent most of his childhood fighting for the Khmer Rouge, Mr. Aki Ra was trained by the United Nations to detonate land mines; His fantastic work earned him a nomination for CNN Hero of the Year in 2010.
Drive to the rural outskirts 35 km from Angkor area to visit the smallest, but magnificent, Banteay Srei built in the 10th Century and dedicated to Shiva. The temple was the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture and the bas-relief work is the best example of Khmer classical art remaining. The pink sandstone structure bears a series of striking and beautiful sculptures, lintels, pediments and friezes. On the way back, stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, a handicraft for selling to tourists. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living in the countryside struggling with their daily life. Not to be missed is Banteay Samre: Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 11: Angkor Highlight Day Trip (B,L)
We will drive to Angkor Thom, which was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire.
We began to visit the Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king. We continue to visit the Terrace of the Leper King. Along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once one of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11th century. We continue to Ta Prohm "Tomb Raider" fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. We journey out to the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 12: Departure from Siem Reap (B)
Your pick up time will be updated when we have your flight information!
Package Inclusions
Accommodation with private room (11 nights): 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night on cruise, 3 nights in Hoi An, 2 nights in HCMC, 3 nights in Siem Reap
Private pick-up and drop-off A/C transfer at the airport
Total private tour in Hanoi - Siem Reap - HCMC
Private car A/C transfer for tour itinerary
Only sharing cruise trip in Halong Bay (Private transfer Hanoi - Halong - Airport)
Meals mentioned in the itinerary (No drinks) (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Local English-speaking tour guide
Entrances fee and tickets in the itinerary
24 hours supporting hotline
2 bottles of cold water per day
Exclusions
Local flight tickets as mentioned in the itinerary (Price is up to the booking time)
Beverages in the meals
Vietnam Visa and Cambodia E-visa (with extra cost)
Airport VIP Fast Track in Hanoi and Siem Reap
Tips, personal expense
Other things not mentioned in included
Accommodations
Room types are based on standard rooms with double/twin sharing.
Types of room are available at the checking point.
All hotels serve daily Western or Local breakfast.
All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
10 Days South East Asia
Destination: Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
Destination: Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
Itinerary
Day 1 Hometown - Saigon
Today your amazing Southeast Asia tour begins. You will board the outbound flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)(SGN). Enjoy the on board food, beverage and the entertainment.
Day 2 Saigon (Dinner)
Xin chao!
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon – the most dynamic city of Vietnam where modern high-rise buildings sit next to ancient temples. You are greeted at Tan Son Nhat International airport by flight. Airport transfer with guide to group hotel. Welcome Dinner at local restaurant.
The rest of day is free at your leisure for jet lag recovery.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3 Saigon city tour - Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch)
Our tour start in the afternoon with the visit to Reunification Palace. Next to the cathedral stands the Saigon Post Office, a classic French colonial structure, is still a functioning post office today and features huge ceilings, a giant portrait of Uncle Ho, and many beautiful details. Then, visit The People’s Committee Hall which were all built during the French colonial period. Continue to see The Municipal Theater of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Opera House, is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. And the last visit of the day is to Ben Thanh Market – a symbol of the city, stands in the center of District 1 packed to the rafters with everything from fruits to nuts, from tourist kitsch to true bargains, it is a definite must-see.
Afternoon head out to Cu Chi Tunnels. After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters, you will spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see how the Viet Cong survived in this underground network.
Day 4 Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, you are going to discover the Ben Tre Local Life.
We could end up feeling fruity as we cruise the Mekong River Islands! This area may be Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’ but fruit orchards and coconut groves also thrive here. We’ll stop to see all the different uses for coconuts. A bicycle ride will bring us to the home of local antique collector, Uncle Six, who will show us how he climbs the coconut trees using just his bare hands. We can even try if we want! A rowing boat will take us along the water palm creek giving us a glimpse of daily life on the delta. Lunch will be an assortment of delicious dishes cooked by one of the locals of the Mekong Delta.
Day 5 Saigon - Siem Reap (Breakfast)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and board the flight to Siem Reap. Siem Reap, a resort town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Transfer to hotel and enjoy your free time.
Day 6 Siem Reap (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, you are going to explore the Angkor. The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. After entering the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyards before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.
The fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by the walls and wide moat, the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas-reliefs. Visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle.
Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them. Watch the sunset over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple.
Day 7 Siem Reap - Bangkok (Breakfast)
Today you will board the flight to Bangkok.
Sawadikap!
Welcome to Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Up on Arrival, greeted by our local tour guide at the airport and transfer to your luxury hotel. Time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone.
Day 8 Bangkok (Breakfast)
After breakfast, make your way to the Grand Palace, a “must see” for every visitor to Bangkok. Located close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings) the Grand Palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Pra Kaew) which houses Thailand most precious image of the Lord Buddha. The Emerald Buddha is believed to have supernatural powers and is dressed in robes according to the season by the King of Thailand himself.
Important: Please note that for visiting the Grand Palace you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulder bare knees or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering all temple buildings as a matter of respect. Return to your hotel and the rest of the day is free on your own.
Optional Evening Program: Asiatique Riverfront Night Market plus Thai Dinner and Classical Dance Show. ($39/person, minimum 2 to operate)
Day 9 Bangkok (Breakfast)
Today is free on your own. You can explore the city.
Or join the optional tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with lunch ($75/person, minimum 4 participants, must be pre-booked)
Full Day Tour today: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, ride the speed boat along the canal to the colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, observe how the ancient trading of wares is conducted between hundreds of local farmers and villagers aboard with fully loaded of all kinds of products including fruits, vegetables, dry goods, and freshly cooked food on the small Sampan boats. Continue to Kanchanaburi and visit War Cemetery, resting-place for over 6,000 Allied prisoners and an opportunity to take a short train ride across the bridge on the Kwai River. During WW II, Japan constructed the meter-gauge railway line from Ban Pong, Thailand to Thanbyuzayat Burma. The line passing through the scenic Three Pagodas Pass runs for 258 miles. This is now known as the Death Railway. The construction was done using Prisoners of War (POWs) and Asian slave laborers in October 1942 and was completed in a year. Due to the difficult terrain, thousands of laborers lost their lives. After lunch at local restaurant, we continue our trip to the Hellfire Pass, which is the name of a railway cutting on the former Burma Railway in Thailand built with forced labor during the Second World War, in part by Allied prisoners of war. Head to Bangkok in the evening.
Day 10 Bangkok - USA (Breakfast)
Your amazing tour ends today.
Package Inclusions:
Saigon, Siem Reap, and Bangkok domestic ground and air transportation as shown on the itinerary
Hotels in each city as shown on the itinerary
Meals as mentioned on the itinerary
Entrance fees as mentioned on the itinerary
English Speaking Tour guide
Exclusions :
International flight
Expenditure of a personal nature
Gratuity: Suggested USD $5/person/day
Vietnam Visa
Cambodia Visa
Accommodations:
Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) : Eden Star Saigon Hotel or similar
Siem Reap: Memoire DAngkor Boutique Hotel Deluxe or similar
Bangkok: Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 or similar