Vietnam & Cambodia Heritage & Temples – 12 Days

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and begin your journey to Halong Bay. Please check out the hotel before you leave.

Around 8:00 a.m: Our driver picks you up from the hotel and takes you through the Red River Delta where you can see the everyday life of the Vietnamese Villagers.

Upon arriving at Halong, board a traditional sailing junk and get greeted by the crew members.

Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, and fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water.

After having a delicious lunch on board, spend the rest of the time at leisure, wherein you can choose to attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.

Spend the rest of the evening on the sundeck of your cruise and admire the colors of the sunset painting the sky.

Later, have your dinner accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (additional cost for drinks) along with various entertainment options like - movie night, squid fishing, etc.

You can also choose to enjoy your drink by sitting relaxedly surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night.

Overnight stay on the cruise at Halong Bay.

Start your day early with sunrise and join a Tai Chi lesson on Sundeck.

Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast followed by a colorful brunch.

Continue exploring Halong Bay by sailing across its 2000+ islets and visiting some of its major highlights.

Spend the rest of the time at leisure until you reach back on the coast of Hanoi.

Around 14:30- 15:00: You arrive in Hanoi

Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi 

7:30-8:00 am: Our guide picks you up at your hotel and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.

9:30 am: Arrive at My Son and we have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champas traditional performances.

11:45 am: Get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on
12:30 pm: Back to the van and have lunch at another local house, relax with cold herbal tea, nice food, and fresh air.

1:00 pm: Take a boat trip to Hoi An with the nice and cool breeze onboard, and beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in Central Vietnam named Thu Bon River.

1:30 pm Arrive in Hoi An, we will drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An

Your private driver is sending you to the airport to take the flight to Hochiminh city - the cultural and financial capital of Vietnam located in the Southern part of the country.

Reach Ho Chi Minh city and board your transfer to the hotel.

Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

7:00-7:30: Depart from your hotel, the designated meeting point and head towards Cai Be, one of the charming destinations in the Mekong Delta.
10:00 : Take a scenic boat ride along the Tien River and visit the remaining site of the former Cai Be wholesale floating market, where you can learn about the traditional trading activities of the local people.
10:30 Continue the journey with a visit to an ancient house, showcasing the traditional architecture and lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a local coconut candy workshop to see how this popular specialty is traditionally made and enjoy some tastings.

11:00 Afterwards, relax while tasting a variety of fresh tropical fruits and listening to traditional Vietnamese folk music.

12:30 : Enjoy lunch at a garden house featuring local Mekong Delta specialties, followed by a hands-on cooking experience where you can learn how to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes.
14:00 In the afternoon, take a leisurely cycling trip through the quiet village roads, passing orchards, local homes, and rice fields. Visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house before continuing to Can Tho.

15:00 Upon arrival in Can Tho, check in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Can Tho.

7:00  After breakfast, take a morning boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Experience the lively atmosphere as local vendors trade fresh fruits, vegetables, and other goods directly from their boats.
8:00 Continue to a local noodle factory to discover how traditional rice noodles are produced. Next, visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a beautiful Khmer temple that offers an insight into the culture and religious traditions of the Khmer community in southern Vietnam.

10:00 Continue to Con Son tourist area, a peaceful island surrounded by rivers and lush orchards. Take a leisurely walk through the gardens, enjoy seasonal tropical fruits, and experience the authentic countryside atmosphere.

12:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant before departing for Ho Chi Minh City.

17:00-17:30 Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon

Overnight in Hochiminh

 Overnight in Hochiminh city

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the bus station for your journey to Siem Reap, which takes approximately 6 hours. Sit back and enjoy the scenic ride through the Cambodian countryside while traveling to one of the country’s most fascinating destinations.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, our local driver will greet you at the station and transfer you comfortably to your hotel for check-in. After the long journey, the rest of the day is free at your leisure. You may choose to relax at the hotel, explore the nearby local markets, enjoy Cambodian cuisine at a local restaurant, or stroll around the lively streets of Siem Reap at your own pace

Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor:  Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. We continue to the  South Gate  (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of  Angkor Thom  (12th century),  Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace  and the  Terrace of the Leper King. We will end our day discovering Ta Prohm, one of the area's most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Late afternoon, you will enjoy a Remork ride (commonly called Tuktuk) around the city and you will have a blessing ceremony by a Buddhist monk for the prosperity, happiness and safety for your trip. Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Note:  During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple.

- Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).

- Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat.

- Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.

- It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time at your leisure until the scheduled transfer to the airport. Depending on your flight time, you may relax at the hotel, do some last-minute shopping, or take a short walk around the city.

Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you comfortably to the airport for your departure flight. We hope you had a memorable journey and wish you a safe flight home. Thank you for traveling with us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.