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16-Day Discover Vietnam & Cambodia

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Overview

Spend 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia visiting the most sought after locations and experiencing both the people and culture of both countries.

Starting from the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City in the South of Vietnam, you'll visit the Cu Chi Tunnels – a famous place from the Vietnam-American wartime, followed by an excursion to the Mekong Delta to experience a world on water.

The heritage roads of the centre Vietnam offers you UNESCO World Heritages including Hue Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary. In the north of Vietnam, you can not miss the one-thousand-year-old Hanoi capital city before enjoying a marvellous stay on a traditional junk in the Halong Bay, the worldwide famous World Natural Heritage.

Your trip will end in Cambodia, where you will get to visit the ancient complex of temples found in Angkor Wat, where you will learn more about the fascinating history of the World Heritage Site.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Your 2 Weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia

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Welcome to Your 2 Weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia

This is a city full of surprises. Everyone seems busy riding, buying, selling, studying, and building. However, the city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings. The city offers plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic, attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Silverland 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

    Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Đồng Khởi

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 2

Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

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Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

Today you have a whole day to visit some famous attractions of Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Reunification Palace, the Opera Theatre, City Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral and War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon, you drive to visit Cu Chi tunnels, a must-see when you are in the city and a great way to learn about the war in Vietnam.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Silverland 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

    Independence Palace

    Saigon Opera House

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    War Remnants Museum

    Ben Thanh Market

    Cu Chi Tunnels

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    Transportations

    Boat from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Private Driver from Cu Chi Tunnels to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 3

Mekong Delta Excursion

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Mekong Delta Excursion

Today, you have an excursion to the Mekong Delta. Surrounded by thousands of crisscrossed canals, life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, most of the villages are often accessible by rivers and canals rather than by road. You'll explore this area by boat while your guide introduces you to Mekong life.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Silverland 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

    Boat Trip to Thoi Son Islet

    Thoi Son Island

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mỹ Tho

    Private Driver from Thới Sơn to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Mỹ Tho

Day 4

Fly to Hue

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Fly to Hue

Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Perfume River winds its way through the Hue Citadel giving this unique feudal capital a setting of great natural beauty, taking you from the ancient capital to the stunning Thien Mu Pagoda.

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    Accommodation

    Hue Riverside Boutique 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

    HueOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Đồng Khởi to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Plane from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue

    Private Driver from Phu Bai Airport to Hue

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 5

Hue Full-Day Tour

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Hue Full-Day Tour

You have a full day to discover Hue including a boat trip to visit Thien Mu pagoda followed by transfer to explore some tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty's kings and the Hue Citadel. Dong Ba local market is a great insight into life in Hue, where you can walk through the rows of market stalls and perhaps, sample some locals snacks.

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    Accommodation

    Hue Riverside Boutique 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

    Boat Trip on Perfume River

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Tu Duc Tomb

    Tomb of Minh Mang

    Hue Imperial City

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Trà

Day 6

Leave Hue for Hoi An

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Leave Hue for Hoi An

Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in Southeast Asia and characterised by a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European architecture painted in yellow and blue. The journey to Hoi An will take you through the Hai Van Pass, where you'll stop for a panoramic view over the Lang Co Beach.

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    Accommodation

    Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa2 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

    Hai Van Pass

    Cua Dai BeachOptional Activity

    Hoi An Ancient TownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hue to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hội An

Day 7

My Son Ruins and Hoi An

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My Son Ruins and Hoi An

Today, you discover the World Heritage My Son Sanctuary, the former capital of the ancient Cham civilisation that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. In the afternoon, you walk around and explore Hoi An Ancient Town with old houses, narrow streets, moss-grown walls, and lantern makers. You'll also visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Chinese Assembly Hall.

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    Accommodation

    Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa2 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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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 8

Hoi An

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Hoi An

Today, you have a half-day free to enjoy the sun and sea, where you can try some water sports or come into the town to shop for Vietnamese handicraft souvenirs. You can try one of the most famous services of Hoi An, lightning-speed tailoring. In the afternoon, you'll cycle to Tra Que Vegetable Village where you'll have a hands-on experience as you learn about the farming activities that surround Hoi An.

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    Accommodation

    Muca Hoi An Boutique Resort & Spa2 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

    Tra Que Village

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Day 9

Fly to Hanoi

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Fly to Hanoi

Widely acknowledged as one of the loveliest cities in Asia, this one-thousand-year-old city offers you a unique atmosphere that is totally different from other Asian cities. Hanoi still retains a small-town provincial charm mixed with a French legacy of wide, tree-lined boulevards, parks, grand villas and an artistic, café society.

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    Accommodation

    Chalcedony Hotel3 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

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang

    Plane from Da Nang to Hanoi

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Hanoi

Day 10

Hanoi Full-Day Tour

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Hanoi Full-Day Tour

This full-day tour offers you Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda built in the sixth century. In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Literature, Sword Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Finish the day by enjoying a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub.

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    Accommodation

    Chalcedony Hotel3 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

    Quan Thanh Temple

    Temple of Literature

    Hanoi Street Food Tasting

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Ngoc Son Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 11

Halong Bay

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Halong Bay

Continue your 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia visiting Halong Bay. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay boasts magnificent scenery of over 3,000 limestone islands jutting out of emerald green waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. The best way to explore and appreciate this vast area is by organised day boat or traditional junk-style cruise, staying on board for one or several nights.

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    Accommodation

    Flamingo Luxury Cruises4 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

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Halong Pearl Farm Village

    Cooking Class

    Squid FishingOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hạ Long

Day 12

Halong Bay and Hanoi

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Halong Bay and Hanoi

After Halong Bay, you'll travel back to Hanoi and enjoy the city one last time but first, you'll start your morning with some Tai Chi. After breakfast, explore some of Halong's many caves and make your way back to the pier. You'll enjoy a 3-course meal on board before it is time to venture back to the capital.

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    Accommodation

    Chalcedony Hotel3 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

    Tai Chi Morning Exercises

    Surprise Cave

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Hạ Long

    Haiphong

Day 13

Phnom Penh Half-Day

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Phnom Penh Half-Day

You have half a day to visit Phnom Penh including Royal Palace where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia. In the afternoon you drive to learn about the historical crimes of the Khmer Rouge including the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison) and the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek.

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    Accommodation

    Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh4 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

    Royal Palace

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

    Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Phnom Penh

    Private Driver from Phnom Penh International Airport to Phnom Penh

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Phnom Penh

Day 14

Fly to Siem Reap

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Fly to Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap is the gateway to the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Complex. These 1000-year-old ruins are the remains of the highly developed Khmer Rmpire. Explore the city by tuk-tuk,s riding around the suburbs of Siem Reap followed by a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety.

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    Accommodation

    Saem Siem Reap Hotel5 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

    Siem Reap Tuk-Tuk Discovery

    Siem Reap Blessing Ceremony

    Angkor Night Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phnom Penh to Phnom Penh International Airport

    Plane from Phnom Penh to Krong Siem Reap

    Private Driver from Siem Reap International Airport to Krong Siem Reap

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

    Siem Reap

Day 15

Angkor Temple Sunrise & Complex Exploration

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Angkor Temple Sunrise & Complex Exploration

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Angkor Temple. After breakfast, you discover Angkor Wat, going to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King and the Preah Khan Temple. In the afternoon, you explore the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by fig and silk-cotton trees that puncture the roofs. Enjoy the sunset at the Preah Rup temple to end the day.

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    Accommodation

    Saem Siem Reap Hotel5 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 Wat Sunrise

    South Gate of Angkor Thom

    Ta Prohm

    Sunset at Pre Rup Hill

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 16

Departure from Siem Reap

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Departure from Siem Reap

Today is the last day of your 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy free time at your hotel or you can do some last-minute souvenir shopping before meeting your guide to transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a nice journey!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Siem Reap International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Included in Price

  • 15 nights accommodation
  • 41 activities
  • 15 breakfasts and 5 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

You'll also have 24/7 hotline support and water throughout your trip.
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