Luxury Vietnam & Cambodia Escape – 16 Days

After a sumptuous breakfast, visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, showcasing the textiles, cultures, and contributions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through 25,000+ artifacts. Next, travel to Van Phuc Silk Village, renowned for its traditional silk-weaving techniques. Enjoy a local cuisine lunch, then participate in a hands-on textile workshop, learning natural dyeing and silk-making processes. Return to your hotel for a refined dinner and rest. Overnight in Hanoi.

Start with a hearty breakfast, then embark on a guided city tour to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, stilt house, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and One Pillar Pagoda. Visit the Temple of Literature, a historic Confucian sanctuary. After a local lunch, explore the Museum of Ethnology, highlighting Vietnam’s ethnic diversity. Stroll along Hanoi’s iconic railway tracks on Phung Hung Street, where homes line the rails, and continue to Long Bien Bridge. Cross the bridge on foot, visit orchards on an urban island, and ride a local train back to Hanoi or Long Bien Station. Return to your hotel for dinner and relaxation. Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, drive to Hai Phong via a scenic highway, crossing Southeast Asia’s longest bridge to Got Ferry Terminal. Board the luxurious 5-star Orchid Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, welcomed with tea and a briefing. Cruise through Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing untouched islets like Da Chong and Coc Ngoi. Enjoy an international buffet lunch while sailing past Cat Ba National Park. Visit Trung Trang Cave, a 300-meter natural wonder in Cat Ba’s largest valley. Swim in the emerald waters of Tra Bau, then watch a sunset cooking class on board. Opt for a massage (book with the cruise manager) or enjoy evening activities like squid fishing or a movie. Savor a gourmet dinner and relax. Overnight on the cruise.

Rise early for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by breakfast. Kayak in the serene Ao Ech area of Lan Ha Bay, then enjoy a brunch and Vietnamese tea ceremony on board. Disembark and transfer to Mai Chau, arriving at the elegant Mai Chau Ecolodge. Savor a traditional dinner and unwind amidst tranquil surroundings. Overnight in Mai Chau.

After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Begin a scenic trek from Don Village, passing Uoi and Lan villages with stunning rice terrace views. Descend into the valley, walk through lush paths, and visit a local home for rest. Cycle through rice paddies and villages, optionally learning about traditional brocade weaving. Enjoy a hearty lunch featuring local dishes like bamboo-tubed rice and grilled pork paste. Return to Pu Luong Retreat, stopping to admire giant bamboo water wheels. Drive back to Mai Chau Ecolodge for dinner and relaxation. Overnight in Mai Chau.

Enjoy breakfast and free time until noon. Drive back to Hanoi for a delicious lunch, then fly to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Upon arrival, your guide and driver transfer you to a 5-star hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, board a Dragon Boat on the Perfume River for a scenic countryside cruise. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist symbol of Hue, followed by the ornate tombs of Kings Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. After a local lunch, explore the Imperial Citadel, home to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), and the Hue Royal Fine Art Museum in the former Dien Long An Palace. Browse the bustling Dong Ba Market before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Start with breakfast, then cycle 4km through Hue’s imperial city to Bao Vinh, a historic 17th–19th-century trading hub. Interact with locals over lunch, then pedal to Dieu De Pagoda, a national monument under Nguyen Dynasty patronage. Take a leisurely boat trip along the Perfume River, enjoying drinks and a sunset view. Return to your hotel for a restful evening. Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival, check into a 5-star hotel in the city center and explore the vibrant streets at your leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Post-breakfast, visit key war-related sites: the shrine outside the former US Consulate, the CIA building at 22 Ly Tu Trong Street (a 1975 evacuation site), and the Independence Palace, where a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the gate in 1975. Pay respects at the Thich Quang Duc Monument, commemorating the monk’s self-immolation in 1963. Enjoy a historic lunch at Pho Binh, a former Viet Cong headquarters, and view its photo collection. Visit the site of Nguyen Van Lem’s execution (197 Ngo Gia Tu) and the War Remnants Museum for local perspectives on the Vietnam War. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Spend a full day at leisure, exploring Saigon’s markets, cafés, or cultural sites. Relax at your 5-star hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Your guide provides insights into Cambodia’s history en route to your 5-star hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring a mesmerizing Apsara Dance performance, accompanied by a cold towel, Kannel signature drink, and snacks. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Post-breakfast, explore Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Visit the South Gate, Bayon Temple with its iconic carved faces, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, a jungle-entwined temple. Return to your hotel for relaxation. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Rise early to witness a magical sunrise over Angkor Wat’s five towers. After breakfast, tour Angkor Wat, a UNESCO site and enduring religious center. Return to your hotel for leisure time and a final dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast and free time to visit Siem Reap’s Old Market or Angkor Silk Farm, or indulge in a traditional Khmer massage (time permitting). Check out by noon, and transfer to the airport for your departure flight, concluding a remarkable 16-day journey.