16 Days
Specific Tour
Unlimited
English/Other language upon request
Tour Route: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Phnom Penh – Battambang – Siem Reap.
Embark on a 16-day odyssey through the heart of Indochina, weaving together Vietnam’s dynamic cities and serene landscapes with Cambodia’s ancient wonders and cultural depth. From Hanoi’s bustling streets to Ha Long Bay’s karst-studded waters, Hue’s imperial legacy, Hoi An’s lantern-lit charm, Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant energy, and the Mekong Delta’s lush waterways, this journey transitions seamlessly to Cambodia’s Phnom Penh, Battambang’s rustic allure, and Siem Reap’s majestic Angkor temples. Expert guides, curated meals, premium transport, and comfortable accommodations ensure an unforgettable exploration of Indochina’s soul.
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, and join a welcome meeting at 6:00 PM to share insurance and emergency contact details with your guide. Check into your centrally located hotel and explore Hanoi’s vibrant capital at leisure. Visit the Temple of Literature, sip tea in a traditional teahouse, uncover stories at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, or stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and the charming Old Quarter, admiring French-colonial architecture and street food. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: None
Travel 4 hours by private minibus to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its 1,600 limestone islands and emerald waters. Board a wooden junk-style boat with air-conditioned twin-share cabins, private facilities, a dining room, and a bar. Cruise through sandy coves and grottoes, marvel at island caves, and swim at Ti Top Island Beach (seasonal). Savor dinner under the stars and relax on board. Overnight on the cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Cruise back to Ha Long’s port by midday and return to Hanoi by bus (4 hours). Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy free time to shop, explore, or relax in the bustling capital. In the evening, board an overnight train to Hue, traveling in comfortable sleeper cabins. Overnight on the train.
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive in Hue around 11:00 AM and transfer to your hotel for rest and lunch. In the afternoon, explore Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Visit the Dong Ba Market, a vibrant hub offering delicacies once served to Nguyen emperors. Tour the Hue Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with war-damaged temples, state houses, and the emperor’s palace, reflecting the grandeur of the Nguyen Dynasty. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast
Discover Hue’s cultural treasures with a local guide. Explore the Forbidden Purple City, once reserved for the emperor and his concubines, heavily damaged during the Vietnam War. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a 17th-century Buddhist monastery, and see the car of a monk who self-immolated in 1963 to protest religious persecution. Cruise down the Perfume River to a nunnery for lunch. Conclude with the Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, a serene lakeside complex. Return to Hue. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive through coastal rice paddies and over the scenic Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam’s most spectacular routes. Stop briefly at Lang Co Beach before arriving in Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former trading port (17th–19th centuries). Take a guided walking tour of the Old Town, visiting key attractions like the Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient houses, and Chinese temples. Explore further at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Hoi An to tailor your experience. Wander the cobbled streets, browse art galleries, or shop for souvenirs, ceramics, and lanterns in markets and Chinese shophouses. Cycle through rice paddies to Cua Dai Beach, visit tailors for custom clothing, or join a cooking class to master regional dishes. Savor Hoi An’s culinary specialties like cao lầu or bánh mì. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast
Take an early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling commercial hub, formerly known as Saigon. Embark on a sightseeing bus tour, visiting the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and War Remnants Museum, which recounts the Vietnam War’s sobering history. Explore the city’s dynamic energy at leisure in the evening. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: You may need to switch hotels in Ho Chi Minh City for the next phase. Enjoy a free morning to explore or join an optional tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels (50 km from the city center), a “must-visit” relic of the Vietnam War. Discover the Viet Cong’s underground network, crawling through sections and learning about wartime strategies. Attend a group meeting to meet new fellow travelers and plan the next leg. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a day trip to the Mekong Delta. Cruise to Ben Tre, visiting coconut gardens and sampling tropical fruits and coconut jams at a local home. Paddle sampans through water coconut trees along narrow canals. Take a tuk-tuk tour through villages, participating in crafting coconut products like brooms and mats. Return by private boat, cruising major waterways to Ben Tre’s pier, then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart Vietnam early via speedboat to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with assistance for border crossing procedures. Arrive in Cambodia’s capital and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city’s vibrant streets or relaxing. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Phnom Penh’s historical sites, starting with the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former Khmer Rouge prison where over 20,000 were tortured. Visit the Choeung Ek Memorial (Killing Fields), marked by a stupa of 8,000 skulls. Alternatively, explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, reflecting Cambodia’s regal past, or the National Museum’s Khmer artifacts. Take a cyclo tour past the Central Market, US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong riverfront, Independence Monument, and Royal Palace. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel 6 hours by private minibus to Battambang, Cambodia’s second-largest city, known for its French colonial architecture and riverside charm. Visit Kampong Luang, a colorful floating village on the water, navigating between stilted houses by boat. Alternatively, join a cooking class to learn dishes like amok or Khmer curry. Explore Battambang’s friendly Khmer culture. Overnight in Battambang.
Meals: Breakfast
Cycle through Battambang’s countryside, visiting cottage industries and meeting local producers to glimpse rural Cambodian life. In the late afternoon, travel to Siem Reap (3–4 hours) by private minibus, arriving in the evening. Check into your hotel and relax, preparing for the next day’s exploration of the Angkor complex. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Dive into the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Khmer empire capital. Begin with a sunrise at Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, marveling at its 12th-century architecture. Explore Bayon Temple’s iconic smiling faces and the jungle-entwined Ta Prohm, evoking an explorer’s thrill. Conclude with a sunset view, capturing the temples’ timeless beauty. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, your journey concludes. Enjoy free time in Siem Reap to shop or relax, with optional extended accommodation available upon request. Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight, carrying memories of Indochina’s enchanting landscapes and cultures.
Meals: Breakfast
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