Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

Day 1

Hanoi

Arrive at any time into Hanoi.

Days 2-3

Ha Long Bay

Spend day 2 exploring Ha Long Bay on a cruise where you can seek out the magnificent caves which have formed here. Enjoy a seafood lunch and dinner, then take an overnight train to Hue on day 3.

(Two breakfasts, two lunches and a dinner included)

Day 4

Hue

Today you will take a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel in Hue, as well as the Royal Tomb and Tien My Pagoda. You will also be able to take part in a countryside motorbike tour during the day to take in the scenery.

Days 5-7

Hoi An

Travel to Hoi An today, passing through the Hai Van pass (weather permitting) which offers fantastic views along the way. Afterwards you can opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike riding or a trip to the beach. Alternatively, you may want to get some clothes made at the famous tailor shops or visit My Son ruins.

(Three breakfasts included)

Days 8-9

Ho Chi Minh City

You’ll take a flight from Da Nang (Hoi An) to Ho Chi Minh City on day 8, where you’ll be part of a guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels and then visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace or the Ben Thanh market.

(Two breakfasts included)

Day 10

Mekong Delta day trip

Take a guided trip to the Mekong Delta today, enjoy a boat cruise and then visit the traditional factories.

(Breakfast included)

Days 11-12

Phnom Penh

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh on day 11, then take a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (the Killing Fields). You can then enjoy a cyclo tour of the colonial district with the option to visit the National Museum and Royal Palace; you could then go shopping at the Central or Russian markets.

(Two breakfasts included)

Days 13-15

Siem Reap

The next few days take place in Siem Reap with a guided tour of the Angkor Wat temple complex, as well as optional visit to Tonle Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Then enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food either at a local project or in a local home in some of the authentic villages outside of the city.

(Three breakfasts and one dinner included)

Day 16

Bangkok

Today will be spent travelling, with a border crossing into Thailand.

(Breakfast included)

Day 17

Depart Bangkok

Depart at any time. (Transfer is not included)

What's Included

• International flights
• Internal travel: train, local bus, air-con bus, plane, walking, cyclo, boat
• Hotels (14 nights), sleeper train (1 night), junk boat (1 night)
• 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinner (allow USD325-375 for meals not included)
• Ha Long Bay caves entrance. Ha Long Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour (Ho Chi Minh City). Mekong Delta day trip. Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh). Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide. Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour (Siem Reap). Local Khmer dinner in nearby village either at the New Hope project or with a local family (depends on departure).
• Tour guide throughout, local guides.
• Small group experience (max 15, average 12)