14 Days Unmissable Vietnam & Cambodia

Welcome to your journey with Vietnam Travelette!
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, clear immigration and customs, then proceed to the arrival hall. Your driver will be waiting at the lobby with a signboard bearing your name.
You’ll be transferred to the hotel for check-in (available from 14:00).
The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Start your day before dawn with journey to the Angkor Temple Complex to witness a dramatic sunrise. As the first rays of light touch the iconic towers of Angkor Wat, you’ll experience one of the world’s most breathtaking sights. After sunrise, explore this 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage site, built by King Suryavarman II. Marvel at the intricate stone carvings and bas-reliefs immortalizing ancient wars, and admire the delicate Apsara dancers decorating the towers that symbolize the Hindu universe.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
After a morning break for breakfast, head to the picturesque Ta Prohm. Nearly swallowed by the jungle, this temple remains overgrown with massive tree roots that embrace the stone blocks in a haunting, exotic display of nature’s power.
In the afternoon, discover the mysterious royal city of Angkor Thom. At its heart lies the Bayon Temple, an awe-inspiring structure of 54 towers featuring hundreds of enigmatic stone faces that gaze out from a remote time. Conclude your exploration by visiting the surrounding historic landmarks, including the Baphuon, the Royal Palace grounds, and the storied Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Depart the bustle of Siem Reap for a morning immersion into the Cambodian countryside.
Your journey begins with a walk through a vibrant local village, offering a window into authentic daily life—from roadside stalls selling fuel in whiskey bottles to the simple charm of open-air markets. Along the way, you can pick seasonal fruits and interact with the welcoming locals before boarding a traditional ox-cart for a 20-minute ride through the rice paddies. The trail leads to a local homestead, where you will witness the craft of rice wine production and traditional handicrafts, enjoying a fresh coconut and a taste of homemade spirits with the family.
Later, continue to the shores of the Tonle Sap, the heart of Cambodia’s ecosystem. Embark on a motorized boat to explore a floating community, where houses, schools, and markets drift atop the water. This visit offers a profound look at a resilient lifestyle dictated by the lake’s natural rhythms, providing a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most unique and meaningful aquatic wonders.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Have breakfast at hotel and free at leisure until check out time at 12.00.
Then, our driver will escort you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival at the airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for our driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to hotel for check in and relax. Have dinner on your own arrangement.
Overnight in Da Nang.

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Following breakfast, meet your guide at 8:30 a.m. for a transfer to Ba Na Hills.
Ascend the mountain via a world-record-breaking cable car system, leading you directly to the famous Golden Bridge. Take the opportunity to walk across this stunning architectural marvel, supported by the "Hands of God," and capture panoramic photos.
Continue your spiritual journey at the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the country’s tallest Buddhist statue at 27 meters. After a buffet lunch and a brief rest, conquer the 1,487-meter peak of Chua Mountain to visit the Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. Spend the afternoon exploring the atmospheric French Square and enjoying the thrills of Fantasy Park, one of Vietnam’s premier indoor amusement centers.
At 3:30 p.m., descend by cable car and visit the vibrant Han Market for a taste of local life before returning to your hotel in Da Nang.

Return to the hotel after the tour.
Overnight in Da Nang.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel and free in the morning time.

At 8am, depart for Cam Thanh Village to experience the unique ecosystem of the seven-hectare water coconut woods. After a safety briefing, board a traditional basket boat to navigate the waterways where Hoi An’s revolutionary history meets the local fishing culture. Witness a spectacular basket boat performance and enjoy a light snack at a local family’s home before heading to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, embark on a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, a beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the vibrant local market, historic assembly halls, and the iconic 18th-century Japanese Covered Bridge. You will also have the opportunity to visit a silk weaving workshop to see traditional textile production. As evening falls, take a serene boat ride on the Hoai River to release paper lanterns for good luck, then enjoy free time wandering the shimmering, lantern-lit streets and the bustling night market
Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at the hotel.
8.15: We start the day with a welcome drink at Hai Scout Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town)– our meeting point.
Visit Hoi An’s colourful main market, and experience its amazing sights, sounds and aromas. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers, to see and taste the wonderful variety of foods on display.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s best-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration).
After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked.
Recipes (our food contains no MSG):
*Vegetarians (and other dietary requirements) are provided with replacement ingredients.
1. Making fresh Rice paper
2. Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimp
3. Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs & a Peanut Sauce
4. Seafood Salad with Tra Que Herbs
5. Mi Quang Chicken Noodles
6. Food Decoration – Tomato Rose & Vietnamese Cucumber Hand Fan
* Lunch includes the above dishes as well as: BBQ Lemongrass Beef (not included in the demonstration) Finish at approximately 12.30pm – transfer back to central Hoi An arriving approximately 1.00pm
The rest of the day is your free time at leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Today is your free time at leisure.
You can spend the day walking around the hotel or alongside the river.
The hotel offer spa and massage so you can relax in wellness area.
*In the evening, Hoi An offers a charming atmosphere with various attractions to explore. Here are my recommendations for places to visit in the evening:
Hoi An Ancient Town: Take a leisurely stroll through the beautifully lit streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the lantern-filled alleys, ancient buildings, and vibrant riverside. Don't miss the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and the bustling Night Market.
Riverside Restaurants: Enjoy a delightful dining experience at one of the many riverside restaurants. Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine while enjoying the scenic views of the Thu Bon River. The riverside area becomes even more magical in the evening with lanterns reflecting on the water.
Night Market: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Hoi An Night Market. Browse through a wide range of stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and local street food. It's a great place to shop for unique gifts and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Traditional Cultural Performances (Ky Uc Hoi An): Catch a traditional performance at one of the cultural centers in Hoi An. Experience captivating shows featuring traditional music, dance, and storytelling that showcase the rich heritage of the region.
Boat Ride on the Thu Bon River: Embark on a relaxing boat ride along the Thu Bon River. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance and admire the illuminated lanterns along the riverbanks. It's a wonderful way to take in the beauty of Hoi An at night.
Enjoy your evening exploration of Hoi An!
Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at hotel and free at leisure until check out time at 12.00.
Depend on flight schedule, our driver will escort you to the airport for flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival at the airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for our driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to hotel for check in and relax. Have dinner on your own arrangement.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel.
08.00 – 08.30am, In the morning, get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.
Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
Then, visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
After that, visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world
(You should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…)
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes. 14.00 - 14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton”
16.15 - 16.30: After that, you will enjoy the Water Puppet show in our traditional theatre near the Hoan Kiem Lake. The brightly coloured puppets recreate daily life in Vietnam's northern villages, including duck herding, fishing, rice planting, boat rowing, and royal parades. Some shows include depictions of Vietnamese folktales, which always carry a moral. Each show lasts 45 minutes and includes lively illustrative Vietnamese pastoral scenes, rural daily life as well as fairy legends.

Have breakfast at hotel.
08.00: Our guide will meet you at your hotel and start 110km modern Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
10.45: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
12.00: Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
13.30: Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,... and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
15.30: Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast and check out hotel. You can leave your big luggage at hotel.
08.00 – 08.30 Our guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at lobby of hotel and start journey east to Halong Bay, through picturesque rice-farming villages of the Red River Delta, where we see every day Vietnamese village life. On arrival, we board a beautiful cruise and spend a full day and night cruising the bay’s 3000 magnificent limestone islets. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, we enjoy a wonderful seafood.
Spend the night on the cruise.

Awake early and participate in morning activities or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong.
Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier to get back Hanoi, the cruise’s shuttle bus drops you off at hotel in Ha Noi and relax.
The rest of the day is your free time at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel, free until check out 12.00 (late check out is not available).
Depending on your flight time, our car driver will escort you to the airport to fly back your homeland/next destination.
We hope you have taken back many beautiful memories in Vietnam and Cambodia tour.
Tour ends! Safe Travels!