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Vietnam & Cambodia: A Grand Adventure.
On this exclusive trip, we explore all the fascination of Vietnam and Cambodia.
We start our trip in charming Hanoi, explore the fascinating Old Quarter to see the city’s most beautiful French colonial architecture and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer ware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects…
Attend a water puppet theater performance. Visit ancient temples, culture museums, and more.
Spend one night on a cruise in beautiful Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone rock sculptures jut dramatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an ephemeral, fantastic landscape.
Next, fly from Hanoi to Hue, the former imperial capital, in central Vietnam. Visit royal tombs, the imperial Citadel, and take a cruise along the Perfume River.
From Hue, depart on a coastal drive to Hoi An ancient town, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
There will be time to relax before flying to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) for city touring and take an excursion to the network of secret tunnels in Cu Chi that were used during the Vietnam War.
Then we continue on to explore fabulous Cambodia, including Angkor Wat and the Mekong.
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodation
- The services of a tour guide
- Entertainment
- Entrances and touring
- Transfers
- Meals as shown on the final itinerary.
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses/li>
- Any additional tour or service not specifically mentioned in the final tour itinerary.
Our groups typically include a mix of groups and solo travellers. Just because you choose to travel by yourself – you WILL NOT be travelling alone.
Dates
Monthly. Price: On application
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 – Ho Chi Minh City
Sightseeing starts with a walking tour of the city’s famous and historic landmarks – Dong Khoi Street past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Next, visit the War Remnants Museum, followed by Ben Thanh Market, the largest and oldest in the city. After some free time, join your travelling companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B, L, D)
Day 3 – Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Excursion
This morning, leave the city and drive through rice paddies to the Cu Chi Tunnels – an extraordinary network over 120 miles long that served as a Viet Cong hideout during the war. Return to the city, enjoy the buzzing energy—grab street food, get a foot massage, or wander Dong Khoi Street. Tonight, perhaps hit a rooftop bar for a drink and city views. (B)
Day 4 – Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang – Hoi An
After a short flight to Da Nang, visit China Beach, a former U.S. troop landing point in the Vietnam War. Continue to Hoi An, a preserved trading town influenced by a mix of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and British architecture. (B, D)
Day 5 – Hoi An
Begin with a cruise on the Thu Bon River. Meet a local fisherman, learn how to cast the traditional round net (ro), and maybe catch something yourself. Then take a walking tour through Hoi An’s merchant house, museum, Chinese Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Free time to explore more of this charming town. (B)
Day 6 – Hoi An to Danang – Hue
Stop in Da Nang at the Cham Museum, then cross the spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to Hue. In Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda—the city’s iconic symbol. (B, L)
Day 7 – Hue to Hanoi
Visit royal tombs – Khai Dinh Mausoleum and the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc. Later fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital—a lively, historic city. (B)
Day 8 – Hanoi
First, explore Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the simple house where he lived. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the 900-year-old Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university), followed by a stop at the infamous Hanoi Hilton.
After lunch, take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s 36 ancient streets, then an early dinner and a traditional Water Puppet Show to end the day. (B, L, D)
Day 9 – Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Travel through lush countryside to Ha Long Bay—UNESCO World Heritage, home to over 3,000 limestone islands. Board a cruise to explore caves, secret bays, and dramatic scenery. (B, L)
Day 10 – Ha Long Bay to Hanoi – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Return to Hanoi then fly to Siem Reap, which will serve as your base for exploring Angkor. (B, L)
Day 11 – Siem Reap
Discover the majestic Angkor Wat—symbol of Cambodia, built between the 9th and 13th centuries. Continue to Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple, with its 200 carved faces, and enjoy leisure time for the rest of the day. (B, L)
Day 12 – Siem Reap
Visit Banteay Srei, a delicate red sandstone temple, then Ta Prohm—left largely untouched and overgrown with trees. Free afternoon before an evening Apsara Dance Performance highlighting Khmer cultural traditions. (B, D)
Day 13 – Siem Reap
Your tour concludes with breakfast this morning. (B)
THIS ITINERARY IS THE PROPERTY OF THE TOUR COMPANY AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Available dates: Monthly, price on application
Pricing: Email info@travlink.net or within NZ call 0800 99 77 88 for more about this unique tour
