Journey Through Vietnam & Cambodia – 15 Days

Visit the Women’s Museum, showcasing textiles and cultural contributions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Travel to Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village, renowned for traditional silk production, to admire shirts, crafts, and dresses. After lunch at a local restaurant, join a Textile Workshop for hands-on natural dyeing with organic pigments from leaves and roots, creating an indigo-dyed product. Stroll through art galleries like Nguyen Art Gallery, Viet Fine Arts, and others. Dine at Café des Arts de Hanoi, featuring local art exhibits. Transfer to the train station for an overnight journey to Sapa on the Chapa Express Train. Overnight on the train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Arrive at Lao Cai Station early morning and transfer to Sapa (1 hour). After breakfast, hike through the scenic Sapa Valley, marveling at mist-covered rice terraces. Trek to Lao Chai, a Black Hmong village, and Ta Van Giay, crossing the Muong Hoa River and passing colorful terraces. Visit a suspension bridge and explore ancient rock carvings depicting humans and stilt houses. Enjoy lunch with a local family. Continue through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao village, resting near a waterfall. Return to Sapa by car. Overnight in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Take a 4-minute Mountain Train through valleys and tunnels to the cable car station. Ride the 20-minute cable car to near Fansipan Peak (3,143m), the “Roof of Indochina.” Climb 636 steps to the summit for breathtaking views of the Hoang Lien Mountains. Return by cable car and train to Sapa for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure before boarding a shared limousine van back to Hanoi (5–6 hours). Check into your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Hanoi for Halong Bay (2.5–3 hours), boarding a cruise at Cai Hai Port. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch while sailing through Lan Ha Bay’s pristine waters. Opt for kayaking in the Tra Bau area or swim in emerald waters. Visit a fish farm to learn about local fishermen’s lives. Return to the cruise for a “Happy Hour” and cooking demonstration. Dine on fresh seafood under the stars. Overnight on the cruise in Lan Ha Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start with a Tai Chi session or photo hunt at sunrise. Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat, exploring a serene lake surrounded by cliffs and forests. Return to the cruise for a buffet brunch while sailing back to port. Disembark and drive back to Hanoi. Check into your hotel and relax before attending the My Village Show, a captivating performance blending circus, juggling, and contortion to depict poetic Vietnamese village life. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and visit the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and seat of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945). Explore the Hue Royal Fine Art Museum in the former Dien Long An Royal Palace, showcasing royal artifacts. Conclude at Dong Ba Market, a bustling hub of local life. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cruise from Toa Kham Wharf to Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic temple on the Perfume River. Bike or stroll through Thuy Bieu Eco-Village, visiting gardens, ancestral temples, and handicraft families (incense, joss paper, and paper painting). Soak your feet in medicinal herb water and enjoy a massage by blind therapists. Visit artist Vinh Phoi’s studio to learn about his work. Dine at Tropical Garden Restaurant with live traditional music. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to My Son Sanctuary (2 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Cham civilization (2nd–13th centuries). Explore 70 Hindu-inspired temples and towers, marveling at intricate red brick designs. Visit the Tra Kieu capital en route. After lunch in Hoi An, take a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Pottery Museum, Cantonese Congregation, and Chinese-style temples. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Danang International Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels (50 km), a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War. Watch an introductory video, crawl through safe tunnel sections, and try cassava and tea. Optionally visit the shooting range (USD 3/bullet) or shop for souvenirs. Return to Ho Chi Minh City to relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart at 8:00 AM for Cai Be (2 hours). Cruise the Cai Be Floating Market, observing trade among barges. Visit workshops making rice paste, coconut candy, and popcorn. Row through tranquil canals, passing traditional houses and local farmers. Lunch at a local home with fruit and traditional music. Bike village paths, seeing farms and ancestral fruit-picking methods. Return to Ho Chi Minh City via Vinh Long. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Ho Chi Minh City’s landmarks: Old Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and Saigon Fine Art Museum. Lunch at Mandarin Restaurant. Visit Tu Do Gallery and explore arts and crafts shops. Fly to Siem Reap (economy class). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Wake early for sunrise at Angkor Wat. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then drive 45 minutes to Banteay Srei, a 10th-century pink sandstone temple with intricate carvings, known as the “Citadel of Women.” Explore Beng Mealea, a jungle-entwined temple similar in scale to Angkor Wat, offering an explorer-like experience. Return to Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Explore Angkor Thom, visiting Bayon Temple with over 200 smiling faces, Phimeanakas, Baphuon, Terrace of the Elephants, and Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch (own expense), tour Angkor Wat, a 12th-century masterpiece spanning 210 hectares. Visit Ta Prohm, a jungle-clad temple. Climb Phnom Bakheng for sunset views. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy free time until your transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight, concluding this unforgettable journey. Ensure your passport is valid for 6 months (ideally 1 year) with 6 blank pages.
Meals: Breakfast