Vietnam & Cambodia with Hoi An, Phnom Penh & Siem Reap 2025/2026
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✔14 days ✔8 places ✔2 countries ✔24 people max ✔12+ yrs
✔moderate ✔Fully Guided Tour ✔4 & 4.5 star hotels
About the Tour
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hanoi → Da Nang → Hoi An → Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City → Củ Chi → Ho Chi Minh City → Phnom Penh → Siem Reap
Uncover the best of Vietnam and Cambodia on a deluxe adventure from Hanoi to Siem Reap. Start your journey in Hanoi before setting sail for the emerald waters and limestone cliffs of Ha Long Bay on an overnight Capella cruise. Fly on to Hoi An, where you’ll savour Vietnam’s flavours during a street food tour. Next, uncover the labyrinthine Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City, all while enjoying a five-star stay at Sofitel Saigon Plaza.
Once in Cambodia, lose yourself in the temple complex of Angkor Wat, wandering the grounds and unearthing archaeological mysteries around Ta Prohm. Thanks to the services of your expert, English-speaking guide, all internal flights included and comfortable coach transportation throughout, you’re all set to discover the highlights of these two captivating countries.
Superior Upgrade: Take your tour journey to a new level with room upgrades at each hotel along the way, as well as a Harmony Suite with a private balcony aboard your Capella cruise in Ha Long Bay. Round out your journey with a special dinner at ST25 by KOTO, where flavourful Vietnamese street food meets fine dining.
Departures available: August 2025 – December 2026
Book by 31 August 2025 to enjoy special savings on your cruise!
Our team can also assist with booking International flights and accommodation as part of your overall travel plans.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
| Arrive | Details | Depart | Day 1 | Arrive Hanoi - Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), meet your transfer and make your way to the hotel. Here, you’ll be provided with your welcome packet containing all the information you’ll need on tour. Vietnam’s electric capital offers layers of Chinese and French influence, gaggles of scooters and a wealth of incredible restaurants. Among this metropolis, you can spend the rest of your day at leisure. Inclusions: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture – Classic Wing Room (Superior Upgrade: Premier Room) or similar | 12:00 | Day 2 | Hanoi - Meet your tour director this morning and set off for a day in Hanoi. Visit the grounds of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and view the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh in its glass case (excluding Mondays, when the Mausoleum is closed). Wander through the park to its historic Presidential Palace, then stop by Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the leader’s historic private residence which still stands just as it did over 50 years ago. Next, enjoy a guided experience through the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university – built in the 11th century. Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, then venture across the Huc Bridge for a visit to the 18th-century Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake. From here, you can view the recognisable Turtle Tower, one of Vietnam’s most enduring architectural symbols. Inclusions: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture – Classic Wing Room (Superior Upgrade: Premier Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 3 | Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Today, drive to the Tuan Chau Marina, where you’ll embark on an overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay. After a brief meet-and-greet with the captain and his crew, enjoy a tea or coffee before lunch is served as you set sail through striking emerald waters. Witness the bay’s jungle-topped limestone islands and anchor late this evening for a night floating between Ha Long’s towering cliffs. Inclusions: Paradise Grand – Grand Balcony Cabin (Superior Upgrade: Executive Grand Balcony Cabin) or similar Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Day 4 | Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An - Enjoy dawn on the sundeck with fresh tea and coffee. Connect breath to movement as you energise your body and soul during a tranquil tai chi class, watching the sun rise over the bay. Continue your morning cruising among the jutting, tree-trimmed cliffs of Ha Long Bay’s Natural Preservation Zone. You’ll have the opportunity to admire the crystal blue waters as you sail through this pristine environment before packing up your things and preparing to disembark. Once the vessel arrives back at Tuan Chau Marina, rejoin your coach for the ride from Ha Long back to Hanoi Airport (HAN) and a flight onward to Da Nang (DAD). Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for an evening at leisure. Inclusions: Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique & Spa – Deluxe Green Field Room (Superior Upgrade: Deluxe Pool View Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 5 | Hoi An - Rise and shine for a half day of leisure before your guided tour of town in the evening. You may wish to fill your morning or afternoon with an optional activity (surcharges apply). In the evening, follow your guide as you visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, first constructed in the 16th century. Nearby, pay a visit to the Museum of Sa Huynh Culture and unearth the region’s Iron Age-history with a collection of local artefacts, including an impressive exhibit of burial jars. Discover the Chinese- and Japanese-influenced architecture of the Tran Family Chapel, a 200-year-old ancestral hall. Conclude your tour with a stop at the traditional Fujian Assembly Hall, constructed in the 17th century and later repurposed as a temple for worshipping Thien Hau, a powerful Chinese sea goddess. As you wander the streets of Hoi An, follow your guide’s expert advice and sample fragrant local dishes, from hearty cao lau noodle soup to fresh banh mi and invigorating Vietnamese coffee. Taste Hoi An’s best culinary offerings and enjoy an included cold beer before returning to your hotel. Inclusions: Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique & Spa – Deluxe Green Field Room (Superior Upgrade: Deluxe Pool View Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 6 | Hoi An - After breakfast at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to spend freely. Take the chance to explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed district. Perhaps choose to visit the merchant residence Tan Ky House – filled with antiques and eye-catching architecture – or check out Hoi An Night Market. Inclusions: Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique & Spa – Deluxe Green Field Room (Superior Upgrade: Deluxe Pool View Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 7 | Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City - After breakfast, enjoy a final hour or two exploring Hoi An before being transferred back to Da Nang Airport (DAD) for your return flight to Ho Chi Minh City, historically known as Saigon. Inclusions: Sofitel Saigon Plaza – Superior Room (Superior Upgrade: Luxury Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh City - Join your director in the hotel lobby and set off for your Saigon street tour of the city’s many landmark buildings, such as the War Remnants Museum, the soaring Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House and City Hall. Gaze upon the intricate detail of Saigon Central Post Office, then learn about the history of the Reunification Palace, where a convoy of tanks broke through in 1975. The rest of your day is yours to explore at leisure. Consider a trip to the colonial-era Fine Arts Museum, the delicately carved Jade Emperor Pagoda, or simply settle in at one of the city’s many cafes and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee. Inclusions: Sofitel Saigon Plaza – Superior Room (Superior Upgrade: Luxury Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City - Wake up bright and early and head towards Cu Chi, just 60 kilometres south of Ho Chi Minh City. Considered a powerful remnant of the conflict that once threatened Vietnam, this city is legendary for its seemingly endless tunnels. Uncover the city beneath a city, an extraordinary testament to the Viet Cong’s ingenuity. After your tour around this historic site, return to Ho Chi Minh City. This evening, travellers who book a Superior Upgrade will enjoy a special dinner at ST25 by KOTO, where locally sourced ingredients are transformed into a flavourful feast. Inclusions: Sofitel Saigon Plaza – Superior Room (Superior Upgrade: Luxury Room) or similar Breakfast and Lunch | Day 10 | Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh - Your time in Vietnam has come to an end today. Rise early and cross the Moc Bai Border with the assistance of your tour director, making your way toward Phnom Penh — your first stop in Cambodia. After your arrival, retire to your hotel for the evening. Inclusions: Anik Palace Hotel – Deluxe Comfort Room (Superior Upgrade: Anik Classic) Breakfast | Day 11 | Phnom Penh - After breakfast, you’ll have another full day to catch the sights and sounds of Phnom Penh at your leisure. Inclusions: Anik Palace Hotel – Deluxe Comfort Room (Superior Upgrade: Anik Classic) Breakfast | Day 12 | Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Today, soak up the scenery as you journey north to Siem Reap, gateway to the great Angkor Wat. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax in preparation for a full day of exploration tomorrow. Inclusions: Saem Siemreap Hotel – Deluxe City View Room (Superior Upgrade: Deluxe Pool View Room) or similar Breakfast | Day 13 | Siem Reap - Today, Siem Reap’s famous temple complex awaits. Begin with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat. Rising from the jungle, this 12th-century Buddhist temple complex spans 400 acres. Widely held to be one of the great wonders of the world, this incredibly well-preserved site is an architectural triumph. Continue to Angkor Thom, the last city of the Khmer Empire, whose 12th-century temples and statues are a fascinating remnant of the Cambodian Middle Ages. Study the carvings of the Terrace of the Elephants and the stone statues of the Terrace of the Leper Kings. Explore Bayon Temple, with its collection of smiling stone faces, and the remains of Ta Prohm, a Buddhist temple reclaimed by nature with thick vines weaving around its crumbling walls. To finish the day, climb to the upper terraces of one of the ancient buildings and view the sunset. Inclusions: Saem Siemreap Hotel – Deluxe City View Room (Superior Upgrade: Deluxe Pool View Room) or similar Breakfast and Lunch | Day 14 | Depart Siem Reap - Your adventure comes to an end this morning as you enjoy one last breakfast. Meet your transfer and head to Siem Reap International Airport (SAI) for your onwards journey. Inclusions: Breakfast | 06:00 |
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Highlights
- Dig deep into Viet Kong history amid the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Two internal economy class flights and air-conditioned transport throughout your journey
- Unwind with a five-star Sofitel Saigon Plaza stay for three nights
- Glide across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay on your overnight cruise
- Wander Angkor Wat’s sprawling temple complex
- Embark on a Hoi An street food tour, sampling the region’s best bites
- Discover Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with guided city tours
Inclusions
- 17 meals included – 13 breakfasts, three lunches and one dinner
- Dedicated English-speaking tour director across Vietnam and local Cambodian guides
- Return airport transfers on arrival and departure
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
Fine Print
- Prices are subject to availability
- Fare includes all taxes and port charges
- Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice
- Visas/ESTA’s are not included
All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport.
Extras
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FAQs
Summer (June to September): Best for outdoor activities, gardens, and whale watching
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