DURATION
13 Days / 12 Nights
DESTINATIONS
Vietnam & Cambodia
TRAVEL STYLE
Culture, Heritage & Discovery
HIGHLIGHTS
Halong Bay, Hoi An, Angkor & Tonle Sap

TOUR OVERVIEW

Experience the Best of Vietnam & Cambodia

Discover the cultural heritage, historic cities and remarkable landscapes of two fascinating Southeast Asian countries on this 13 Day Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights Tour.
Begin in Hanoi before cruising through the spectacular limestone scenery of Halong Bay. Continue to the former imperial capital of Hue, travel across the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An and experience the historic streets and local culture of Central Vietnam.
Fly south to Ho Chi Minh City for Southern Vietnam experiences including the Cu Chi Tunnels before continuing by air to Siem Reap. Finish your journey among the extraordinary temples of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei, together with a boat journey on Tonle Sap Lake.
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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

Tour Information

Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Start
Hanoi
Finish
Siem Reap
Destinations
Hanoi • Halong Bay • Hue • Hoi An • Ho Chi Minh City • Siem Reap
Tour Style
Culture • Heritage • Scenic Discovery
Suitable For
Couples, Families & Groups
Customization
Available

DAY BY DAY

Detailed Itinerary

Travel from Northern Vietnam through Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City before continuing to Cambodia for Angkor Wat, the temples of Angkor and Tonle Sap Lake.

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s historic capital.
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in the city.
After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax after your journey or begin exploring Hanoi independently.
Meals: None
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Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel approximately three hours through the Red River Delta towards spectacular Halong Bay.
Upon arrival, board a traditional boat for a cruise through the limestone islands and emerald waters of this remarkable natural landscape.
Enjoy a fresh local seafood lunch on board while cruising through the bay.
There will be opportunities, depending on conditions, for swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves found around Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, return to the harbour and travel back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Hanoi.
Today, explore some of Hanoi’s most important historical and cultural landmarks.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, Ho Chi Minh’s former residence, the Presidential Palace area and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, followed by the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Enjoy lunch at a local Hanoi restaurant before visiting the Fine Arts Museum.
Later, take a walking tour through the narrow streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and explore the atmosphere of the historic city centre.
Time permitting, additional local sightseeing may be arranged before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue in Central Vietnam.
Upon arrival, begin exploring the former imperial capital with a visit to the historic Citadel and Imperial City.
Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River before boarding a boat for a cruise along the river.
Visit Hon Chen Temple and the royal tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. Continue with a visit to the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.
Time permitting, additional cultural landmarks in Hue may also be visited before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Hue.
After breakfast, depart Hue and travel south towards Da Nang and Hoi An.
Enjoy the scenic drive across the mountain route overlooking the Central Vietnam coastline.
In Da Nang, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which houses an important collection of artifacts and sandstone sculptures associated with the ancient Champa civilization.
Continue to the Marble Mountains and a traditional stone-carving area before travelling onward to Hoi An.
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Hoi An.
Spend the day discovering the charm and heritage of Hoi An.
Explore the historic town on foot and by bicycle, experiencing its atmospheric streets, traditional architecture and fascinating local market.
Visit historic houses and temples while learning more about the cultural influences that shaped this former trading port.
The day’s program also includes a local cooking experience, providing an introduction to the flavours and culinary traditions of Central Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Hoi An.
After breakfast, transfer from Hoi An to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, begin exploring some of the city’s major historical and cultural landmarks.
Visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Thien Hau Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City Museum and the city’s Chinatown area.
After sightseeing, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Today’s program is designated for a Mekong Delta experience from Ho Chi Minh City.
The original itinerary does not provide further sightseeing details for this day. The exact Mekong Delta route, activities and meal arrangements should therefore be confirmed in your personalized itinerary before booking.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City for your overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, travel outside Ho Chi Minh City to visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
Discover the remarkable underground network that played an important role during wartime. The tunnel system included living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, workshops, field hospitals and command centres.
Learn how the tunnels were constructed and how people adapted to living and operating underground for extended periods.
After exploring the historic site, return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, begin your exploration of the Angkor Archaeological Park with a visit to magnificent Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most celebrated temple and one of Southeast Asia’s greatest architectural landmarks.
Later, continue to Phnom Bakheng for elevated views over the surrounding Angkor landscape around sunset.
Enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Overnight: Siem Reap.
After breakfast, continue exploring the extraordinary Angkor temple complex.
Visit Angkor Thom through the South Gate before discovering Bayon Temple, famous for its monumental stone faces.
Continue to the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.
Visit atmospheric Ta Prohm, where enormous tree roots intertwine with the ancient temple structures.
In the afternoon, continue to Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East Mebon and Pre Rup temples.
Enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Overnight: Siem Reap.
After breakfast, begin the day with a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, one of Southeast Asia’s most important freshwater ecosystems.
Continue your temple exploration with visits to Prasat Kravan, Banteay Srei and Banteay Kdei.
In the afternoon, discover the Roluos Group, including Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei, which represent some of the earliest major temples associated with the Khmer Empire.
Continue exploring until around sunset before returning to Siem Reap.
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Overnight: Siem Reap.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel followed by free time at leisure.
At the appropriate time, transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your onward flight, bringing your 13 Day Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights Tour to an end.
Meals: Breakfast

TWO COUNTRIES IN ONE JOURNEY

Tour Highlights

Experience the cultural heritage, historic cities and iconic landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia.

01

Discover Hanoi

Explore Vietnam’s capital with its historic landmarks, Old Quarter, cultural museums and traditional water puppet performance.

02

Cruise Halong Bay

Travel among spectacular limestone islands and explore the natural scenery of one of Vietnam’s most famous destinations.

03

Explore Hue & Hoi An

Discover imperial heritage in Hue before experiencing the historic streets and local culture of Hoi An.

04

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels

Learn about the remarkable underground tunnel network and its important role during wartime in Southern Vietnam.

05

Experience Angkor Wat

Explore Cambodia’s most celebrated temple and discover the extraordinary architectural heritage of the Khmer Empire.

06

Explore Angkor & Tonle Sap

Discover Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and the Roluos temples together with a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake.

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GOOD TO KNOW

What’s Included & Excluded

What’s Included

  • Accommodation according to the confirmed tour arrangement

  • Airport and hotel transfers specified in the itinerary

  • Transportation for scheduled sightseeing

  • English-speaking local guides for scheduled tours

  • Halong Bay boat excursion

  • Hue and Hoi An sightseeing

  • Cu Chi Tunnels excursion

  • Angkor temple sightseeing

  • Tonle Sap Lake boat trip

  • Meals specifically indicated in the confirmed itinerary

What’s Not Included

  • International airfare unless specifically confirmed

  • Domestic and regional airfare unless specifically confirmed in your quotation

  • Vietnam and Cambodia visa fees unless otherwise confirmed

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Beverages not included with scheduled meals

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Optional activities and services not specified in the confirmed itinerary

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04

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The tour is 13 days and 12 nights, beginning in Hanoi and finishing in Siem Reap.

The itinerary includes Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, together with the Angkor temple complex and Tonle Sap Lake.

Yes. Day 10 includes a visit to Angkor Wat followed by Phnom Bakheng around sunset.

No. The original itinerary specifies a five-hour Halong Bay cruise followed by a return to Hanoi on the same day.

The original itinerary labels Day 8 as a Mekong Delta day but does not provide detailed sightseeing activities. The exact route and activities should therefore be confirmed in your personalized itinerary.

The itinerary uses flights from Hanoi to Hue, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. The available source does not clearly confirm that these airfares are included, so they should be confirmed in your quotation.

Yes. Travel dates, hotel category, sightseeing and the pace of the journey can be discussed according to your travel preferences.

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