CAPTIVATING CAMBODIA & VIETNAM TOUR – 14 DAYS

14-DAY CAPTIVATING CAMBODIA & VIETNAM TOUR | Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (D)

Day 2: Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Group Tour (B)

Day 3: Siem Reap Free (B)

Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh by bus(B)

Day 5: Phnom Penh -Saigon by Flight (B)

Day 6: HCM City and Cu Chi Tunnel Private Tour (B)

Day 7: HCM City – Flight to Danang – transfer to Hoi An (B)

Day 8: Hoi An free and easy (B)

Day 9: Hoi An free and easy (B)

Day 10: Hoi An – Danang flight to Hanoi (B)

Day 11: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise by shuttle bus (B, L, D)

Day 12: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L) by shuttle bus

Day 13: Hanoi Walking Tour (B)

Day 14: Hanoi Departure (B)

DAY 01: ARRIVAL – SIEM REAP (D)

Warmly welcome at Siem Reap International airport, you are met by our guide & driver and then transferred direct to hotel for check in.

Khmer dinner included on the day of arrival in Siem Reap.

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 02: SIEM REAP –ANGKOR GROUP TOUR (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be at leisure a bit and then:

08:00 hrs : Our car with tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to South Gate of Angkor Thom.

Walk through the South Gate of Angkor Thom via the Naga Bridge, taking some photos.

Walk from South Gate of Angkor Thom to Bayon temple via the big trees, play with monkeys (be careful with your things as monkey might try to take it away from you)

Visit to Bayon Temple and walk to Baphuon, Elephant Terrance, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Enclosure

13:00 hrs: You’ll be driven to ANGKOR WAT Temple area

Visit to Angkor Wat Temple until sunset

17:30 hrs: Our car with guide will bring you back to hotel for the night

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 03: SIEM REAP (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be free on your own to discover Angkor Complex (No car & guide)

This morning we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place to place following water levels and current.

Lunch not included (Your own account)

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 04:  SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH by Flight or Giant Bus (B)

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Siem Reap bus station for the express bus to Phnompenh (roughly 7 hours)

15:00 Arrival in Phnom Penh bus station

You will be then met and transfer to the hotel

Night accommodation at hotel   

O/N in Phnom Penh.

DAY 05 : PHNOM PENH HALF-DAY TOUR–FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

Breakfast at hotel. After that, you are  to visit to 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 or Genocide Museum or S21, the former Tuol Svay Prey High School which the Khmer Rouge set up a prison at this site in May 1976, to detain individual accused of opposing the Pol Pot regime, and was Angkar’s premier security institution

Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for flight to Saigon

FLIGHT TRANSFER 

On arrival at Saigon, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in.

The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.

On arrival in HCM city, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for a check-in

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 06: SAIGON HALF-DAY CITY TOUR + CU CHI TUNNELS (B)

Today we spend a half day exploring the captivating Ho Chi Minh City. The most places of interest are located near the town center. We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum with a wealth of images from the notorious conflicts. The sightseeing ends up with a walk around the retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!

Afternoon: Transfer about 30km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 07: SAIGON FLIGHT TO DANANG – TRANSFER TO HOI AN (B)

Step back in time as you fly from the buzzing, modern city of Ho Chi Minh to Danang. 

FLIGHT TRANSFER

Arrive at Danang airport, you will be met & transferred to hotel in Hoian for check-in.

O/N in Hoian.

Day 08: HOI AN – FREE (B/-/-)

After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to relax at hotel or explore Hoi An town by yourself (No guide & No Guide)

Tour Option 1: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN –  MY SON HOLY LAND TOUR / 1 DAY

Itinerary:

AM: In the morning you will pay a visit My Son Sanctuary to explore history and culture of the Ancient Champa Kingdom, and then enjoy Apsara traditional music show. Transfer to Thanh Ha Ceramic Village to see how local people create a piece of pottery and you will have chance to make a product under the guidance of workshop owner and receive a clay whistle called “To He” as a gift before leaving. Take a boat on Thu Bon River back to Hoi An Ancient Town. Have lunch at restaurant.

PM: This afternoon you will take a walking tour around old streets to discover the charming beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Sa Huynh Museum, old houses and local market. Hoi An is such an ideal place for shopping and making tailor with reasonable price.  End the tour and you will be dropped off at your hotel in Hoi An.

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 1 person is US$ 122/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 2 people is US$ 75/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 3 – 6 people is US$ 65/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 7 – 10 people is US$ 45/person

Inclusion: Transport, English Speaking Guide, Boat, Entrance Fees, Lunch, Mineral Water, Service Charge.

Tour Option 2: LEARNING FISHING – COOKING CLASS – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN & STREET FOOD TOUR / 1 DAY

Itinerary:

AM: At 8:00 am our guide will welcome you at your hotel in Hoi An and take a boat trip to Cam Nam fishing village to learn fishing under the instruction of local people. Especially, you will practice by yourselves how to catch fish and throw fishing net into river. Then you will transfer to visit green Bay Mau water coconut forest and have chance to row basket boat to enjoy tranquil atmosphere, join in catching field crabs and explore the revolutionary base in Hoi An during Vietnam War. Then you will be transferred to start a cycling route to Tra Que Vegetable Village 3km from Hoi An Ancient Town. You ride through peaceful villages and enjoy the beauty of countryside surrounding Hoi An. On arrival, you are welcomed with friendly smiles and special welcome drinks: “E” water or local tea. Take part in cooking class with the local family, and under the instruction of preparing ingredients, you will cook Hoi An special foods and enjoy lunch here.

PM: This afternoon, you will transfer to explore beautiful historical monument of Hoi An ancient town – the World Cultural Heritage. You will wander around old streets to visit this charming ancient town including the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, Sa Huynh Museum and the local market to get knowledge about the cultural and historical values of Hoi An. At night, you will taste some among most famous local delicious foods of Hoi An including Quang Noodle or Cao Lau Noodle, rice pancake, grilled meat roll, roast meat and grilled chopped meat. These savory and spectacular dishes are most well-known specialties which you shouldn’t miss out whenever set foot in Hoi An because they are not only spectacular but also appetizing. In addition, you will have chance to understand more about the history, tradition, decoration as well as cooking of foods while enjoying wonderful taste of them. Walking along to Phan Chu Trinh Street you will choose another delicious food “Mrs. Phuong Bread”- a popular daily sandwich of Hoi An people. After finish enjoying the local street coffee like a local here, you walk back to your hotel in the evening.

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 1 person is US$ 166/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 2 people is US$ 105/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 3 – 6 people is US$ 90person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 7 – 10 people is US$ 69/person

Inclusion: Transport, Local Boat, Basket boat and fishing tools, Bicycle & helmet, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees, Cooking Class, Lunch, Mineral water, Service Charge.

Note: We need travelers’ information (gender and height) in advance in order to arrange suitable bicycles.

O/N in Hoi An.

DAY 09:  HOI AN – FREE (B/-/-)

After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to relax at hotel or explore Hoi An town by yourself (No guide & No Guide)

Optional: Hoi An – Da Nang –  Ba Na Hill (L)

Am: Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Da Nang. On the way, visit Marble Mountain which was named after the ancient oriental philosophy including 5 elements creating universe: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Reaching here, you will see the systems of caves. Next, you transfer to visit Ba Na Hills to enjoy the beautiful view of from the cable car up to the summit. Upon arrival have sightseeing and take photos at the world famous Golden Bridge, continue to flower garden Le Jardin D’amour where has many kinds of beautiful flowers and Debay Wine Cellar where are storing different wines. Take another cable car route to reach French Village at the height of 1138 meters for experience architecture here. Have lunch at restaurant.

PM: You will spend more time playing games at Fantasy Amusement Park (almost normal games and 4D Movie already included in the tour package but only some games which have reward, you will pay fee by yourself). After that you will take cable car back the foot and transfer back to your hotel in Hoi An. Overnight at hotel.

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 1 person is US$ 203/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 2 people is US$ 125/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 3 – 6 people is US$ 116/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 7 – 10 people is US$ 99/person

Inclusion: Transport, English Speaking Guide, Cable Car, Lunch, Entrance Fees, Mineral Water.

Exclusion: Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, Tip for guide & driver

What to bring: Sunglasses, hat, good shoes for walking, camera, umbrella & other personal needs.

Inclusion: Transport, English Speaking guide, Entrance fees, Lunch, Cable Car & Mineral water.

O/N in Hoi An.

DAY 10: HOIAN – DANANG – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel. You have free time by your own to have more experience in HOIAN until transfer to the Danang airport to catch a flight to next destination.

FLIGHT TRANSFER 

Upon arrival at Noibai Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to for Check-in hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 11: HA NOI- HALONG BAY (B/L/D) 

• 08:15 – 8:45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Center. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
• 11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, get checked in at the waiting lounge.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change depending on each cruise confirmed upon booking

• 12:00 Embark on Cruise, enjoy the welcome drinks while being given a short briefing. Check in to your room and get ready for a tasty lunch.
• 12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese and international lunch and the picturesque scenery of the bay, pass by the most beautiful areas: Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Three Coconuts Island.
• 15:00 Visit Tung Sau – the largest pearl farm in Ha Long Bay, learn the process of manual pearl culture and practice some techniques. This is also an ideal place for kayaking, get up and close to the timeless beauty of Ha Long.
• 16:30 Visit Ti Top island – a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay.
• 17:30 Back to the boat and anchor at Lom Bo area.

(Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly)

• 19:30 Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.
• 21:30 After dinner it’s your time to enjoy at our bar and spa, fish squid or watch a movie in cabin, play cards, chess or relax on the sundeck.
• 23:00 Overnight on board.

DAY 12: HALONG BAY- HA NOI (B/L)

• 06:00 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.
• 07:00 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.
• 07:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave – a magnificent and largest limestone cave as its original name: Grotte des Surprising. The beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years are the reward after the steep climb on Bo Hon Island.

(*) Note: Proper shoes are highly recommended when it’s wet.

• 09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.
• 10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.
• 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your cruise with us.
• 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the journey.

We’ll arrange tickets for your “Water Puppet Show” at the most suitable time and you’ll walk on your own to the theatre to attend the show on time.

O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 13: HANOI HALF DAY CITY WALKING TOUR (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

From your hotel, we take you to visit Ho Chi Minh complex, walking around Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house – where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969… The next place is One Pillar Pagoda a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. Leave One Pillar Pagoda for the Temple of Literature the first college of Viet Nam dedicated to Confucian. Back to Hoan Kiem Lake and have a stopover with Ngoc Son Temple.

Afternoon: You will enjoy our free foot massage service at Spa in Hanoi.

You might like to join this tour:

Optional Tour: HANOI STREET FOOD

At 11:30/ 18.00, our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start the tour to Hanoi Old Quarter “36 streets” to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes, we can customize vegetarian or special food too.

Special thing that tour guide would like to introduce some popular authentic food in lovely mini restaurants (not luxury restaurants) where you feel comfortable to sit down and enjoy some favorite dishes and nice drinks too.

It’s interesting to hear from tour guide about the history of the old quarter in Hanoi, it is thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets.

It is very difficult to find some local food stalls and mini restaurants on your own in hidden alleys and sidewalks, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with us, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language.

After all, Food on Foot Tour will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, we ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them.

At 14h30/ 21.00, our tour guide say goodbye to you, and will help you order taxi or show you direction back your hotel.

See you again!

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 1 person: US$ 45/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 2 people: US$ 35/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 3 – 6 people: US$ 30/person

=> The tour price applied to a private group of 7 – 10 people: US$ 25/person

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, hotel pick-up in Hanoi old quarter, authentic food (not seafood), drinks.

O/N in Hanoi.

DAY 14: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

Free until transfer to the airport for onward flight.

End of Services!!!

HIGH SEASON: In the high season (from 1 Jan -30 Apr 2025 and 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025 excluding compulsory surcharge for Lunar New Year, Christmas & New Year Eve)

• Price applied for a group of 01 person: US$ 1,953/person
• Price applied for a group of 02 persons: US$ 1,098/person
• Price applied for a group of 03 – 06 persons: US$ 1008/person
• Price applied for a group of 07-10 persons: US$ 920 /person

*Single supplement (Upon request): US$ 498

*Supplement for transfer from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city:

International airfare from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city: from 215USD per person (on request)

LOW SEASON: In the low season (01 May – 30 Sep 2025)

• Price applied for a group of 1 person: US$ 1,919 /person
• Price applied for a group of 2 persons: US$ 1,081/person
• Price applied for a group of 3-6 persons: US$ 991 /person
• Price applied for a group of 7-10 persons: US$903/person

*Single room supplement (upon request): US$ 481

**Supplement for transfer from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city:

International airfare from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city: from 215USD per person (on request)

* NOTE: 

+ Those special prices are subject to change if the fuel price keeps increasing in the upcoming time

Not applied for Tet holiday, surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year

* List of 3-star hotels in use:

– Siem Reap:

Angkor Panoramic Hotel (Superior room)

https://www.facebook.com/AngkorPanoramicBoutiqueHotel/ or similar ones

– Phnom Penh:

Joli Hotel (Superior room) https://www.jolihotel.com/ or similar ones

– Ho Chi Minh city: Avanti Hotel (Deluxe Room) https://avantihotel.vn/  or similar ones

– Hoi An: Eco Lux Riverside (Junior) ecoluxriversidehotel.com or similar ones

– Halong Bay: Mila Cruise or similar ones

– Hanoi: La Dolce Vita Hotel (Superior room) https://ladolcevita-hotel.com/vi/  or similar ones

* List of 4-star hotels in use:

– Siem Reap:

Tara Angkor Hotel (Superior) https://taraangkorhotel.com/ or similar ones.

– Phnom Penh: 4 * CAPRI BY FRASER HOTEL – Deluxe room.

 www.capribyfraser.com or similar ones.

– Ho Chi Minh city: The Odys Hotel (Junior Deluxe Room) https://theodyshotel.com/ or similar ones.

– Hoi An: Hoian Beach Resort (Superior) https://www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn/ or similar ones.

– Halong Bay: Athena Cruise or similar ones.

– Hanoi: SQ Q Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar ones.

Note: International air tickets (Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city) and Domestic air ticket (Saigon – Hanoi) will be booked by your side

+ Surcharge for Xmas & New Year: Gala Dinners on 24 Dec & 31 Dec (the price depending on hotels – TBA)

* Inclusive of above prices:

• Transportation in private with air-condition
• Accommodation in Double/Twin with daily breakfast
• Bus ticket from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
• Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
• Round trip shuttle transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Local English speaking guides
• Entrance fee at indicated sights
• Angkor Wat Group tour, Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel Private Tour, Hanoi walking tour
  •    Free foot massage at Spa in Hanoi
• Water Puppet Tickets in Hanoi
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water

Khmer dinner included on the day of arrival in Siem Reap.

* Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
• All international and domestic flights
• Transfer from Phnom Penh to Saigon by bus or flight (extra quoting)