Discover Vietnam & Cambodia

Embark on a 17-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, exploring the vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and historic sites of these two captivating countries. From the bustling streets of Hanoi and the scenic mountains of Sapa to the stunning Halong Bay and the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Discover local markets, cruise through emerald waters, visit traditional villages, and explore the wonders of Southeast Asia with expert guides. This fully customizable tour is designed to provide an unforgettable experience tailored to your interests and pace.

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 Itinerary in brief

  • Day 01: Hanoi arrival
  • Day 02: Hanoi city & street food tour – night train to Sapa
  • Day 03: Lao Cai – Bac Ha ethnic market – Sapa
  • Day 04: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Fansipan
  • Day 05: Sapa – Ta Phin village – Ha Giang
  • Day 06: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Dong Van
  • Day 07: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be
  • Day 08: Ba Be – Hanoi
  • Day 09: Ha noi free
  • Day 10: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Lan Ha bay
  • Day 11: Halong – Hanoi – flight to Da Nang – Hoi An
  • Day 12: Hoi An walking tour & surrounding villages
  • Day 13: Hoi An free time
  • Day 14: Hoi An – Danang – Flight to Siem Reap
  • Day 15: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat
  • Day 16: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap lake
  • Day 17: Siem Reap – departure

Services include

  • Hotels deluxe of 4 stars (based on 2 persons/room) as mentioned in the program
  • Cruise 5 stars in Halong bay
  • Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
  • Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportations
  • English-speaking local guides during the tour
  • Private cabin on Halong bay cruise
  • Entrance & sightseeing fees
  • Daily mineral water
  • Government taxes & service charges
  • Private cabin on night train Hanoi – Lao Cai

 

Detailed program

Day 01: Hanoi arrival (-)

Arrival in Noi Bai airport with flight, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center. The check-in is available at 2pm. The day is free for your relaxing. Overnight in hotel.

 

Day 02: Hanoi city & street food tour - night train to Sapa
Day 02: Hanoi city & street food tour – night train to Sapa (B)

You will be picked up at the hotel at 8:30. Starting the day trip will be a visit of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which compromises Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (closed on Mondays & Fridays), his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and then visit Hoa Lo prison. We will then visit the Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 to worship Confucius, which served as the first Royal National University in Vietnam.

In the afternoon, discover the Old Quarter, also known as the “36 Streets & Corporations”. In the evening, take the night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.

Day 03: Lao Cai - Bac Ha ethnic market - Sapa
Day 03: Lao Cai – Bac Ha ethnic market – Sapa (B)

Arrive in Lao Cai 6:00am, and drive to Bac Ha by car to visit Bac Ha market. This is the biggest local ethnic market of the region and takes place every Sunday.

After lunch, you will leave the colorful market behind, to follow a zigzag road along the mountain to visit Ban Pho 1 and Ban Pho 2 villages, inhabited by Flower H’mong people. Return to Sapa in the late afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

 

Day 04: Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Fansipan
Day 04: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Fansipan (B)

After breakfast. 9:00, we begin to visit the surrounding villages of Lao Chai inhabited by Black Hmong and Ta Van village, home to the Dzay (Giay) ethnic people, located at the heart of the Muong Hoa valley. You can admire fabulous views of the valley, terraced fields and winding streams. Afternoon, we will be transferred to a cable car station where we will have 25 minutes to travel to Fanxipan Mountain, which is considered the most beautiful landscape of Vietnam. Back to Sapa for overnight.

Day 05: Sapa - Ta Phin village - Ha Giang
Day 05: Sapa – Ta Phin village – Ha Giang (B)

After breakfast. Check out hotel at 9:00. Pick up and transfer by private car to the Black H’mong Village of Ma Tra. During the day, you will also be able to visit a local school. Then, we continue walking through beautiful scenery to the Red Dao village of Ta Phin. Then we drive to Ha Giang. Overnight in hotel.

 

Day 06: Ha Giang - Quan Ba - Dong Van
Day 06: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Dong Van (B)

Transfer to Dong Van plateau which is located at 1025 meters altitude and inhabited by several ethnic groups such as Tay, LoLo, Nung, Dzao and H’mong. Our next stop will be the Heavenly Gate of Quan Ba, and Yen Minh, a beautiful valley nestled in the mountains.

After that we will visit Pho Bang village which is especially peculiar for its old earthen houses, some built in colonial style, and visit King Hmong Palace, Vuong Chi Sinh. It is a sumptuous palace reproducing the Chinese architecture of the Qing Dynasty.

After dinner, you can drop by Dong Van coffee shop at Dong Van Old Street for a cup of coffee, some gossip and live traditional music performances.

Day 07: Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Meo Vac - Ba Be
Day 07: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be (B)

After breakfast, you will then climb up above the town to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 and kept in great condition. After exploring the fortress and its incredible views, you will hit the road to experience one of the most spectacular roads in Vietnam. At an elevation of 2000 meters, the Ma Pi Leng Pass clings to the side of the undulating mountains, giving unrivaled views of the valleys and terraced hemp fields, which decorate the mountainsides. You will zigzag down into Meo Vac Valley for lunch then we continue to Ba Be. Overnight in hotel.

 

Day 08: Ba Be - Hanoi
Day 08: Ba Be – Hanoi (B)

After breakfast, visit surrounding villages, home to several ethnic groups like the Tay, Nung and San Chi. Discovery of the site and surrounding mountains covered with a thick forest. You will cross this lake by boat to the Dau Dang waterfall. Lunch on your own. Then drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 09: Ha noi free (B)

Freetime for your own activities. Overnight in hotel.

Day 10: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha bay
Day 10: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Lan Ha bay (B, L, D)

Pick-up at your hotel at 9h and embark the La Casta cruise at noon. A splendid lunch is served while cruising into the primitive Lan Ha Bay. On a bamboo boat, you visit Bright Cave surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs. Then enjoy swimming in the private emerald water. Return for afternoon tea on the top deck – a perfect time to take some snapshots when the sun begins to set. Relax with Massage and Spa treatment.

Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner on floating farm (upon the weather), all while floating in the center of serene Lan Ha Bay. Free time to enjoy the night life on the bay or try your luck on squid fishing.

Day 11: Halong - Hanoi - flight to Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 11: Halong – Hanoi – flight to Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L)

Begin your new day with a Tai Chi session or a photo hunt. Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay. Experience kayaking to discover the lovely Tra Bau area. Visit a fishing farm and socialize with the resident fishermen to know more about life here and how the people work every day. Pack your luggage and check out of your cabin while cruising towards the port. Join a cooking demonstration before enjoying an extraordinary Buffet lunch. Disembark the Perla Dawn Sails & Farewell

Transfer directly to the airport for departure flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hoi An.

 

 

Day 12: Hoi An walking tour & surrounding villages
Day 12: Hoi An walking tour & surrounding villages (B, L)

Transfer to Cam An wharf and embark on the boat to Cua Dai sand dune to enjoy casting net show and learn how to cast net by local fisher man. Continue to Cam Thanh Water coconut village, take on the basket boat along the water coconut river. Fisherman will teach you how to catch the crabs (02 paxs/ boat). Embark on the boat, continue to Tra Que village.

Return to Hoi An town. In the afternoon, you will be taken on a half-day walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of Hoi An’s ancient town, visiting Chua Ong PagodaChinese assembly halls, the 200- year old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.

Day 13: Hoi An free time
Day 13: Hoi An free time (B)

Free time today to relax

 

Day 14: Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Siem Reap
Day 14: Hoi An – Danang – Flight to Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel. 9:00 pick up and transfer to Ba Na hill to take the cable car to visit Golden Bridge.

Afternoon, transfer directly to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in hotel.

 

Day 15: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat
Day 15: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B)

9:00 We will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom also referred to as “Great City”, the famous Bayon Temple built in the late 12th century and the Baphoun Temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Ta Prohm, the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and Phimean Akas known as “Heavenly Palace”. In the afternoon, we will tour the World Heritage site “Angkor Wat“, the world’s largest religious building. Back to hotel in the afternoon at about 16:00. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 16: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap lake
Day 16: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap lake (B)

After having breakfast at hotel, take a boat trip to explore Tonle Sap lake – the largest natural lake in Indochina. 1 to 2 hours of cruising will bring you closer to the floating villages and Cambodian waterfront life. Then visit Silk farm and back to Siem Reap.

Overnight in hotel.

Day 17: Siem Reap – departure (B)

Free time till transfer to the airport for the flight departure

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