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11-Day Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights

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Overview

This special trip plan combines the highlights of two incredible South-East Asian countries. You will travel Vietnam and Cambodia on a journey that takes you from north to south.

You'll start your adventure with a visit to the historical capital of Hanoi, sail through the amazing Halong Bay and discover the charming heritage city dressed in yellow and blue in Hoi An. You'll finish your time in central Vietnam with a cooking lesson with an amazing Vietnamese chef and be able to enjoy the fruits of your labour afterwards.

For the latter part of the trip, you'll travel to Siem Reap and lose yourself in the gigantic mystery of Angkor Wat of the Khmer Kingdom, hopping from temple to temple and catching a stunning sunset over the ancient kingdom.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Cruising
Hiking & Trekking
Adventure
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your Travel to Vietnam and Cambodia!

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Start Your Travel to Vietnam and Cambodia!

Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the centre. Then, you'll take part in a fantastic city tour in Hanoi with a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple and nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. You'll enjoy a one-hour cyclo sightseeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter to get a different perspective. Then, you'll watch a traditional water puppet show.

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    Accommodation

    Hanoi Pearl Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Temple of Literature

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi Pearl Hotel

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa

After breakfast, you will drive to Sapa from Hanoi which will take around five hours. After checking into the hotel, you can take a rest and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll visit Cat Cat village where you can meet the H'mong ethnic people, enjoy the beautiful view from the village and see the traditional dance performances by the ethnic people.

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    Accommodation

    Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cat Cat Village

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to tt. Sa Pa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Lào Cai

Day 3

Y Linh Ho Village, Lao Chai and Ta Van

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Y Linh Ho Village, Lao Chai and Ta Van

Today your beautiful trekking tour will start with a short drive out of Sapa town to Y Linh Ho Village. On the way, you can stop at some viewpoints to enjoy the panoramic view of the whole Muong Hoa Valley. You'll start the trekking route to Y Linh Ho village where you will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. You'll discover the daily life of the Black H'Mong minority and their traditional customs and then continue to Lao Chai Village of Black H'mong and to Ta Van Village of Giay.

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    Accommodation

    Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trekking in Muong Hoa Valley

    Free Time in Sapa

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ta Van to Sa Pa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

Day 4

Ethnic Market and Hanoi

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Ethnic Market and Hanoi

After an early breakfast, you'll depart to the local ethnic markets where you will see people of different hill tribes. The markets in Northern Vietnam are always the colourful meeting places for the hill tribes, a highlight of any tour of Sapa. Depending on the day, the markets can be held in different regions. You'll have lunch in a local restaurant before being driven back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    Hanoi Pearl Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bac Ha Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sa Pa to Bắc Hà

    Private Driver from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

    Hanoi

Day 5

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

You'll set off at 8am this morning for a 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers tending to the vast green paddy fields. Upon arrival at Halong City, you'll board your junk and enjoy the journey in the amazing bay. Savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing.

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    Accommodation

    Signature Cruise 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Vung Vieng Fishing Village

    Happy Hour on Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

Day 6

Halong Bay & Travel to Hoi An

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Halong Bay & Travel to Hoi An

Wake up early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck, or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise. You'll have a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowing boat. You'll return to the junk and take advantage of the sundeck, where you can admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Then, you'll head back to the mainland and head straight to Hanoi airport to fly to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Tai Chi

    Thien Canh Son Cave

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Plane from Hanoi to Da Nang

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Quang Nam Province

Day 7

My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An

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My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An

After breakfast, you'll take a trip to My Son Holy Land. My Son was once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years who occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam with a very rich history and culture. In the afternoon, you'll drive back to Hoi An to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Then, you'll have some time to explore the ancient town.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    My Son Sanctuary

    Hoi An Ancient Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa managed by H&K Hospitality to Mỹ Sơn

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 8

Hoi An Cooking Class

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Hoi An Cooking Class

You'll start the tour in the morning and visit Hoi An’s colourful market. Here, you'll experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. You will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure. Perhaps you can head to the beach or do some shopping in the ancient town.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Red Bridge Cooking Class

    Free Time in Hoi An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 9

Hoi An to Siem Reap

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Hoi An to Siem Reap

After breakfast, you'll drive from Hoi An to Da Nang airport to fly to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you'll visit the world wonder of Angkor Wat. First, you'll visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Baphoun. Following this, you'll go to to the Baphoun temple, The Terrace of the Elephants and The Terrace of the Leper King. You'll complete the day with a sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill.

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    Accommodation

    Saem Siemreap Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Angkor Thom

    Bayon Temple

    Baphuon Temple

    Terrace of the Elephants

    Terrace Of The Leper King

    Phnom Bakheng Sunset

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang to Krong Siem Reap

    Private Driver from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to Krong Siem Reap

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Siem Reap

Day 10

Angkor Exploration

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Angkor Exploration

Today, you'll continue to discover Angkor Wat. In the morning, you'll visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. You'll visit Pre Rup temple, East Mebon temple and Neak Poan temple. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Krovan temple, Royal Bath of Srah Srang and Banteay Kdei temples.

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    Accommodation

    Saem Siemreap Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ta Prohm

    Pre Rup Temple

    Eastern Mebon

    Neak Pean

    Prasat Kravan

    Srah Srang

    Banteay Kdei Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 11

Siem Reap and Tonle Sap

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Siem Reap and Tonle Sap

This is the last day of your travel to Vietnam and Cambodia. This morning take a short bus ride to Tonle Sap Lake, board a motored boat and enjoy a cruise past a floating village, visiting the local schools in the floating village. Then, you'll head back to the town and enjoy some free time to shop in a local market. Finally, you'll be transferred to Siem Reap International airport for your departing flig

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    Activities

    Tonlé Sap

    Free Time in Siem Reap

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Tonlé Sap

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 32 activities
  • 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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