Best of Vietnam & Cambodia
Wild & wonderful Hanoi, world-heritage Halong Bay, alluring Hue & historic Ho Chi Minh; plus Phnom Penh & the breathtaking temples of Angkor Wat; optional extension to Bangkok
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Grand Tours | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Discover Vietnam and Cambodia, among the most fascinating and stunningly beautiful natural settings on earth, where ancient civilizations, welcoming people and dramatic history await. Our 16-day escorted tour of Vietnam and Cambodia includes the highlights of Vietnam from north to south: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as an overnight cruise on the picturesque Halong Bay. Then, continue to Cambodia and to the amazing Angkor temple complex and the lovely Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh. To maximize your visit to Southeast Asia, take advantage of your already-included airfare by joining our optional extension to Bangkok, Thailand.
Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from Los Angeles including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- All intra-Asia flights and ground transportation
- 13 nights at superior & deluxe hotels
- Overnight cruise on Halong Bay aboard the Boutique Indochina Sails
- 23 Meals: 13 buffet breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour director and local guides
Optional add-ons
- Optional excursions in Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
- Optional Bangkok post-tour extension
Why you'll love it
- Experience Hanoi’s must-see sights, including the “Hanoi Hilton” and the One Pillar Pagoda.
- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at KOTO, a non-profit restaurant and vocational training program for young people in Vietnam.
- Cruise along serene Halong Bay aboard the Indochina Sails Boutique and attend a Vietnamese cooking class directed by the ship's chef.
- Stop by the Reaching Out workshop, a fair-trade organization where traditional handicrafts are made by disabled craftspeople.
- Explore Angkor Wat, a 900-year-old architectural masterpiece that impresses travelers with its beauty.
- Savor a special lunch at STREETS International, an institution that teaches disadvantaged youth about the culinary arts.
- Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground passageways used during the Vietnam War.
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City’s Old Saigon Post Office, Reunification Hall and War Remnants Museum.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 En route
- 3 Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam
- 4 Hanoi
- Optional Excursion: Water Puppet Show (purchased locally) , $23
- Optional Excursion: Hanoi Culinary Tour (purchased locally) , $43
- 5 Hanoi, Halong Bay & Indochina Sails Boutique Cruise
- 6 Indochina Sails Boutique Cruise, Da Nang & Hoi An
- 7 Hoi An
- Optional Excursion: My Son & Phuoc Kieu Village , $55
- Optional Excursion: Tra Que Village (purchased locally) , $68
- 8 Hoi An & Hue
- 9 Hue
- 10 Hue & Ho Chi Minh City
- 11 Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
- Optional Excursion: Saigon Nightlife by Vespa (purchased locally) , $125
- 12 Mekong Delta
- 13 Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap & Angkor
- 14 Siem Reap
- 15 Siem Reap & Phnom Penh
- 16 Depart Phnom Penh/Arrive USA
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Your exotic journey to Cambodia and Vietnam begins as you check in for your wide-body jet flight bound for Hanoi, Vietnam via Taipei, Taiwan
Day 2 En route
- Cross the International Dateline and lose a day. (You'll recover this day on your return trip.)
Day 3 Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam
- Arrive today in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam
- Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in
- Time permitting, take an electric car ride around Hanoi's Old Quarter, also known as the "36 streets”
- This evening, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Meliá Hanoi or similarDinner
Day 4 Hanoi
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his residence
- Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, a prayer here is said to bring fertility and good health
- See the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university and Hoa Lo Prison (the "Hanoi Hilton")
- Have lunch at KOTO, a non-profit restaurant that trains young people
- Enjoy and afternoon at leisure or take part in an optional excursion
Meliá Hanoi or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 5 Hanoi, Halong Bay & Indochina Sails Boutique Cruise
- After breakfast, drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Board the Boutique Indochina Sails and enjoy a welcome drink and orientation
- During lunch you’ll cruise through Halong Bay, passing by the beautiful grottoes and islets
- Enjoy a cooking class held by the ship’s chef
- Join your fellow shipmates for happy hour before a sumptuous Vietnamese buffet dinner
Indochina Sails Boutique or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Indochina Sails Boutique Cruise, Da Nang & Hoi An
- Wake up to fresh coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries
- An early morning Tai Chi lesson will be led by the ship’s Tai Chi master
- Then disembark for a walking tour of Titov Beach Island
- Once back on board, freshen up before enjoying a full buffet breakfast
- Disembark, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang
- Continue to Hoi An by touring coach
Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Hoi An
- Enjoy today at leisure in Hoi An to explore on your own
Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Hoi An & Hue
- This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An
- Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and a beautiful Chinese Assembly Hall
- Conclude your tour at the Central Market with some time for souvenir shopping
- Afterwards, visit the Reaching Out workshop, a fair trade organization featuring handicrafts made by disabled craftspeople in Vietnam
- Enjoy lunch in Hoi An at STREETS International before continuing your journey by motor coach to Hue
- En route to Hue, stop at the Cham Museum
Indochine Palace or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 9 Hue
- After breakfast, visit the walled Citadel containing the Imperial City
- Next, a cyclo ride takes you past Hue's best known religious site, the Thien Mu Pagoda
- Drive to the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang
- End the day by boat with a visit to the popular Dong Ba Market
Indochine Palace or similarBreakfast
Day 10 Hue & Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- In the afternoon, depart for a half day tour of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Hall, the Saigon Post Office and more
- See the Jade Emperor Pagoda
Pullman Saigon Centre or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
- After breakfast, drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City this afternoon for the balance of the day at leisure
Pullman Saigon Centre or similarBreakfast
Day 12 Mekong Delta
- Depart this morning for Cai Be, deep in the heart of the Mekong Delta
- Visit to a local home factory which produces rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candies
- Transfer to smaller boats for a ride through beautiful canals
- Enjoy lunch at Ut Kiet Mandarin Home before slowly cruising back Cai Be
- On your return, stop at Cao Dai Temple then continue back to Ho Chi Minh City
Pullman Saigon Centre or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap & Angkor
- Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in
- Set off for the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Begin your explorations at the mysterious royal walled city of Angkor Thom
- Other sites you'll visit include the Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Royal Palace
Lotus Blanc Resort or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 14 Siem Reap
- After breakfast, depart for your exploration of the temples of the Small Circuit
- This afternoon, depart by local Tuk-Tuk to visit the intricately carved ruins at Angkor Wat
- Continue to visit the Lake Tonle Sap where you will learn about life on the lake
- Board a boat and visit the floating village of Chong Kneah
Lotus Blanc Resort or similarBreakfast
Day 15 Siem Reap & Phnom Penh
- After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Phnom Penh
- Meet your guide and, time permitting, pay a respectful visit to Tuol Sleng Museum
- This afternoon visit the Royal Palace complex and the Silver Pagoda
- Continue on to the National Museum containing over 5000 statues and others artifacts
- Tonight, join your fellow travelers for farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Raffles Hotel Le Royal or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 16 Depart Phnom Penh/Arrive USA
- Today, transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight to the USA.
- Passengers returning to San Francisco (SFO) will have a 8-hour layover in Taipei before continuing to SFO, a day-use room will be provided
Breakfast
Bangkok Independent Optional Extension
Why not take advantage of your already included international airfare and add three days in exotic Bangkok, bustling capital of Thailand? Your extension includes airfare from Phnom Penh to Bangkok, three nights at a deluxe hotel, half day city tour, full buffet breakfast daily, and all group transfers!
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Day 16 Depart Phnom Penh/Arrive Bangkok, Thailand
- Transfer to the airport to board your short flight to Bangkok, bustling capital of Thailand
- Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to your deluxe, centrally located hotel
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok or similarBreakfast
Day 17 Bangkok
- Enjoy an included half day sightseeing tour of Bangkok
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok or similarBreakfast
Day 19 Depart Bangkok/Arrive USA
- Today, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA via Taipei, Taiwan
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
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Cruise Ship
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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