This 16-day journey through Cambodia and Vietnam showcases the region’s most spectacular highlights while offering authentic cultural immersion. In Cambodia, you’ll stand in awe before Angkor Wat’s massive stone temples where intricate carvings tell ancient stories and roots intertwine with ruins at Ta Prohm. Experience the resilience of Cambodia’s people as you explore Phnom Penh‘s gleaming Royal Palace and vibrant markets.
In Vietnam, discover the diversity of country from the historic tunnels and French colonial architecture of Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An‘s lantern-illuminated streets where master tailors craft garments in centuries-old shophouses. In Hue, explore imperial tombs and cruise the Perfume River, while Hanoi charms with its tree-lined boulevards, lakeside pagodas, and vibrant Old Quarter where traditional crafts thrive. Your journey culminates with an overnight cruise through Halong Bay‘s emerald waters, where thousands of limestone islands create one of the world’s most spectacular seascapes.
This carefully curated private tour includes 15 nights in comfortable accommodations, daily breakfasts, private transportation, domestic flights, knowledgeable English-speaking guides, and all entrance fees.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, your English-speaking guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax after your journey or perhaps begin exploring the charming town center with its vibrant markets, cafes, and boutiques.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: N/A
After breakfast, prepare for a day of wonder as you explore the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your journey begins at Angkor Thom, entering through its impressive South Gate with its rows of gods and demons. At the center of this ancient walled city stands the enigmatic Bayon Temple with its 54 towers adorned with over 200 smiling faces watching in all directions.
Continue to discover the Royal Enclosure, the mysterious Phimeanakas temple, the Elephants Terrace with its detailed carvings, and the Terrace of the Leper King with its hidden passageways. Next, visit Preah Khan, a massive temple-monastery that once housed over 1,000 monks and served as a Buddhist university.
In the afternoon, experience the hauntingly beautiful Ta Prohm, where massive tree roots embrace ancient stones in a powerful display of nature reclaiming human creation. Your day culminates at Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. As you explore its extensive grounds and intricate bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and everyday life, you’ll understand why this temple is Cambodia’s national symbol and pride.
Today is yours to explore Siem Reap at your leisure or choose from several optional activities.
Visit Bang Mealea, the untamed “jungle temple” largely unrestored and wrapped in vegetation. Experience rural Cambodian life with an ox cart ride through the countryside.
Discover the exquisite pink sandstone carvings at Banteay Srei, nicknamed the “Women’s Temple”. Venture further to the remote mountaintop temple of Preah Vihear or the pre-Angkorian ruins of Koh Ker.
These optional excursions can be arranged through your guide based on your interests, giving you the flexibility to customize your Cambodian experience.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your short flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant capital. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, discover Phnom Penh’s royal heritage with a visit to the spectacular Royal Palace, still the official residence of Cambodia’s king. Inside its gleaming yellow walls, you’ll find a small city of royal buildings. Continue to the Silver Pagoda, named for its floor covered with 5,000 silver tiles, which houses cultural treasures including a solid gold Buddha adorned with 2,086 diamonds. Your tour concludes at Wat Phnom, the city’s namesake temple perched atop an artificial hill, where locals come to pray for good luck and success. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Today is free for you to further explore Phnom Penh at your own pace.
For those interested in understanding Cambodia’s recent history, we offer an optional half-day tour to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. While these sites present difficult truths about Cambodia’s past under the Khmer Rouge regime, they provide important context for the country’s remarkable resilience and ongoing development. This optional tour is recommended for adults and mature teenagers who wish to gain deeper insights into Cambodia’s historical journey.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic metropolis. Upon arrival, your Vietnamese guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city center.
The remainder of the day is yours to begin exploring this vibrant city at your leisure. You might want to visit nearby Ben Thanh Night Market, enjoy a coffee at one of the stylish cafes, or simply soak in the energy of your new surroundings.
Tour guide: English speaking guide in Ho Chi Minh city
Meals: Breakfast
Your morning begins with a half-day city tour showcasing Ho Chi Minh City’s fascinating blend of history, culture, and architectural styles. Visit the historic Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel with its stunning vaulted ceiling and colonial maps. Next door stands the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral with its distinctive red brick facade and twin spires. Continue to Independence Hall (Reunification Palace), frozen in time since 1975 when tanks crashed through its gates, signaling the end of the Vietnam War.
At the sobering War Remnants Museum, powerful photographs and exhibits offer insights into the impact of conflict on Vietnamese society. Your morning concludes at the bustling Ben Thanh Market, where you can browse for souvenirs amid a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and aromas.
In the afternoon, journey outside the city to the remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network stretching over 250km. Here, you’ll learn how Vietnamese resistance fighters lived and fought from these narrow passageways, complete with hidden trap doors, living quarters, hospitals, and command centers. You’ll have the option to crawl through a safely expanded section of the tunnels, gaining a visceral understanding of the challenges faced during wartime.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Today is entirely yours to spend as you wish in this exciting city. You might visit the ornate Emperor Jade Pagoda, explore the History Museum, shop for lacquerware and textiles, or simply watch the world go by from a sidewalk cafe.
Alternatively, you can take our optional full-day Mekong Delta tour, where you’ll cruise along the “rice bowl” of Vietnam. Visit floating markets where vendors sell goods from boats, see tropical fruit orchards, and witness traditional cottage industries like coconut candy production. This excursion offers a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries along the mighty Mekong River.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang in central Vietnam. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and drive you along the coast to Hoi An.
In the late afternoon, when the day’s heat has subsided and the town begins to glow with lantern light, you’ll enjoy a walking tour through Hoi An’s enchanting Old Quarter. Visit the ornate Chinese Assembly Halls built by different merchant groups, cross the iconic 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge with its weathered wooden structure, explore the atmospheric Phuc Kien Pagoda, and step inside the ancient Tan Ky House where a family has preserved their merchant heritage for seven generations. Your walk continues through the colorful central market, where locals shop for daily necessities amid visiting travelers.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Today is yours to enjoy Hoi An at your leisure. You might cycle to nearby An Bang Beach for a day of relaxation by the sea, shop for custom-tailored clothing, or sample local specialties.
For those interested in learning more about Vietnamese cuisine, we can arrange an optional cooking class where you’ll visit a local market, select fresh ingredients, and prepare traditional dishes under expert guidance. Alternatively, you might join a bicycle tour through the surrounding countryside and farming villages for a glimpse into rural Vietnamese life.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll journey northward to Hue, Vietnam’s imperial capital during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). Rather than taking the quick route through the tunnel, your driver will take the scenic Hai Van Pass, made famous by Top Gear, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline where mountains meet the sea.
Upon reaching Hue, you’ll board a traditional dragon boat for a leisurely cruise along the Perfume River to explore the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda with its iconic tower. This tranquil journey provides a different perspective of the city and surrounding countryside.
In the afternoon, visit the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, set amid a pine forest beside a lake. This expansive complex was designed by the emperor himself to be used both before and after his death. As you explore its pavilions, courtyards, and lotus ponds, your guide will share stories of imperial intrigue and the emperor who reigned for 35 years yet left no heir.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Today is free for you to explore more of Hue at your own pace. You might want to visit the Imperial Citadel or shopping for conical hats and silk paintings at Dong Ba Market. For food enthusiasts, Hue is known for its distinctive royal cuisine, offering a chance to sample dishes once prepared exclusively for emperors.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, discover Hanoi’s charm on a half-day walking tour. Browse through a local market where vendors sell everything from fresh produce to household goods. Walk through O Quan Chuong, one of the original gates to the Old Quarter dating back to the 13th century. Visit the neo-Gothic St. Joseph Cathedral, built by the French in 1886, and admire the magnificent Hanoi Opera House, modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris.
Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake), the heart of the city where locals gather to exercise, socialize, and play chess.
Here, you’ll attend a traditional water puppet show, a uniquely Vietnamese art form dating back to the 11th century, where puppeteers stand waist-deep in water to manipulate their characters, accompanied by live traditional music.
Your tour concludes with a cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, offering a unique perspective of local life amid French colonial buildings and narrow shop houses.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel between 8:00-8:30 am for your scenic journey to Halong Bay. Upon arrival at Sunworld International Harbor around noon, you’ll board a tender boat that takes you to your luxury cruise ship in about 10 minutes.
Once aboard, enjoy a welcome drink during the safety briefing before checking into your comfortable cabin. As you begin cruising through the less-visited Bai Tu Long Bay, you’ll savor a delicious lunch while the spectacular scenery unfolds around you.
Your afternoon includes kayaking through hidden lagoons, swimming in crystal-clear waters, and relaxing on the pristine beaches of Cap La. As evening approaches, enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour drinks while the boat anchors in the tranquil Cong Do area for the night. A delicious BBQ dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting) caps off your day, followed by evening activities like board games, squid fishing, or stargazing from the luxury sky bar with a cocktail in hand.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embrace the day with an optional early morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over the limestone karsts. After a light breakfast, visit the traditional Vung Vieng Fishing Village by bamboo boat, where you’ll witness the daily routines of fishing communities who have lived on these waters for generations.
Back on the main boat, enjoy your final views of Halong Bay’s majestic landscape during lunch as you cruise back to shore. After disembarking around noon, you’ll transfer back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon.
The evening is yours to enjoy your final night in Vietnam. You might want to explore the vibrant night market in the Old Quarter, enjoy a farewell dinner of northern Vietnamese specialties, or simply relax at your hotel.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your scheduled transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. Take this opportunity for last-minute souvenir shopping at nearby markets or simply soak in the atmosphere of this charming city one last time before bidding farewell to Vietnam.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Price start from US$1566/ person including stays at three-star boutique hotels and all other inclusions. Below is the hotel list for your reference. Since we specialize in private tours, if you prefer to upgrade to premium hotels, please contact us here to tailor your journey that match your travel needs.
| Cities | Hotel category |
| Hanoi |
San Boutique Hotel Hanoi |
| Halong Bay |
Garden Bay Legend Cruise |
| Hue |
Scarlett Hue Boutique Hotel |
| Hoi An |
Lantana Boutique Hoi An Hotel |
| Ho Chi Minh |
Roseland Corp Hotel |
| Phnom Penh | iRoHa Garden Hotel & Resort Comfort Balcony Double pool view |
| Siem Reap | Pavillon Indochine Hotel Deluxe |
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