15 Days Vietnam & Cambodia at a Glance

Overview

  • Duration:15 days 14 nights
  • Tour Type:Adventure & Nature
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
  • Start from:$/ Person

A 15-day journey combines Vietnam and Cambodia highlights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with a mid-journey extension to Siem Reap. The route includes Hanoi city landmarks, Sapa trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van, and an overnight Halong Bay cruise before flying south to Hoi An for Cam Thanh basket boat activities, old-town walking, and Ba Na Hills. The journey then continues to Siem Reap for Angkor Wat sunrise, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, and Beng Mealea, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, and a Mekong Delta excursion to My Tho and the four islands. The trip ends with airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi icons: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh complex, and Temple of Literature.
  • Enjoy a traditional water puppet performance in Hanoi.
  • Trek through Lao Chai and Ta Van villages with rice terrace panoramas in Sapa.
  • Ride the cable car to Fansipan Peak, the highest mountain in Indochina.
  • Cruise and overnight in Halong Bay among limestone islets.
  • Experience Cam Thanh Coconut Village by traditional bamboo basket boat.
  • Walk Hoi An Ancient Town and release a flower lantern during evening boat ride.
  • Visit Ba Na Hills attractions including the Golden Hand Bridge.
  • Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat and tour Angkor Thom with Bayon Temple.
  • Discover Banteay Srei red-sandstone carvings and jungle-covered Beng Mealea.
  • Visit Ho Chi Minh City landmarks and explore historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Cruise Mekong waterways in My Tho with local music, fruit, and honey tea.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Fly to Hanoi

Welcome to your holiday.
You can apply Vietnam e-visa by yourself via this link https://evisa.gov.vn/
Upon arrival at the International Airport, either Domestic or International arrival, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your guide who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to hotel for check in. Take a deep break after long journey.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi City Tour – Water Puppet Show (B/L)

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 (including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house, and the Presidential Palace), 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…)
Next, visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Then you will visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11-century.
End the day’s explorations, enjoy the traditional puppet show at the puppet theater.
After the tour, back to the hotel. Free on your own leisure in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 03: Hanoi – Shared Limousine Bus to Sapa – Short Trekking to Lao Chai & Ta Van Village (B/L)

Early wake up and check out hotel, you can leave your heavy luggage at hotel. Breakfast box is arranged by hotel.
6.30 – 7.00AM: our driver will pick you up at hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to Sapa (the journey takes about 5-6 hours)
11.45 – 12:30: Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
12.30 – 13.00: Upon arrival in Sapa town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Meet our local guide at the hotel lobby.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Meet our guide at the hotel lobby, then start drive down to Lao Chai village. Here we will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, indigo... We will visit the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. After Lao Chai we walk to Ta Van village of Giay people. It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields.
Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages, about 8 km from Sapa town, where black H’mong and Giay people are living, it is also the beginning of the valley which is called Muong Hoa. From a high point of the main road, great view of the whole villages open wide to offer the marvelous panorama views, backed by high mountains and facing the river. Here you will enjoy the fresh air, see terrace fields, stream, discover and visit some Black H’mong families. You will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable people there. You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs…
Rest of the day is free at your own leisure, you can walk around the town and enjoy the massage (your own expense). Overnight in Sapa.

Day 04: Fansipan Mountain – Shared Limousine Bus to Hanoi (B/L)

Enjoy your breakfast and check out hotel.
Our guide and van pick you up at hotel lobby. Transfer to the Cable car station. Take a cable car to Fansipan peak. Fansipan peak is 3.143m high, the highest mountain of the Indochinese peninsula (including Laos & Cambodia). It take 15 mins by carble car and climbing about 600steps to reach the peak (You can choose to take the funicular to the peak at 6USD/pax, or climbing stairs)
From Fansipan peak, enjoy the view of: Hoang Lien Son majestic wild forest, and mountain ranges, and Muong Hoa Valley.
If you choose to walk down, you can stop to visit Bao An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien Tu, the huge copper Buddha Statue & Guanyin Statue. (If you take the Funicular down, you need to climb up few stairs).
Lunch at restaurant near Cable car station.
After the tour, transfer back to Hanoi at around 14.00 – 14.30PM by the shared limousine bus. You will arrive in Hanoi about 20.00PM. Free on your own leisure in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 05: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B/L/D)

The driver 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 traditional junk 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 meal and later there is opportunity for an evening swim from the side of the boat. Spend the night on our luxury boat

Day 06: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Hoi An (B/L)

Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck 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.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang. Upon arrival, meet our driver at the exit gate, then transfer to the hotel in Hoi An for check in.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 07: Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour – Boat Ride & Flower Lantern Release (B/-/D)

Enjoy a free morning before an afternoon pickup for your Cam Thanh Coconut Village adventure. Step into a traditional bamboo basket boat to explore tranquil waterways, learn local fishing techniques, and gain authentic insight into the village way of life.
The journey continues into the heart of Hoi An Old Town, where you will visit:
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall: A vibrant site of dragon statues and ancestor worship.
Ancient Houses: Well-preserved merchant homes like Tan Ky or Phung Hung, showcasing centuries of history.
Japanese Bridge: An iconic 400-year-old structure symbolizing the town’s multicultural roots.
Wander through charming laneways and handicraft galleries before ending your evening with a magical boat ride. Release a flower lantern onto the river for good luck as you immerse yourself in the glow of the town’s famous lantern-lit streets.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 08: Hoi An – Ba Na Hills – Golden Hand Bridge – Hoi An (B)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
After your breakfast, the guide and car will pick you up from your hotel and tranfer to Ba Na Hills, you will visit the Golden Hand Bridge that has recently gone viral, Le Jardin D’amour (consists of 9 gardens) and Linh Ung pagoda.
Then visit the French Village Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple & Tru Vu Tea Shop. Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome ...Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Alpine Coaster.
Lunch at the buffet restaurant.
You can join in the game at Fantasy Park before take the Cable Car to leave Ba Na Hills.
Meet our guide at the meeting point the get on car transfer back to the hotel. Free on your own leisure in the evening.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 09: Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Siem Reap (B)

Have breakfast and check out the hotel.
Free at your own leisure until pick up to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting at the exit gate and pick you up to the hotel for check-in.
Relax and explore the city in your own way.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 10: Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Temples (B)

Start your day before dawn with a 15-minute journey to Angkor Wat to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the temple's iconic spires. After enjoying a breakfast box on-site, explore this UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece in depth, marveling at its massive scale and the intricate bas-reliefs that detail the height of the Khmer Empire.
In the afternoon, head to the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom. Walk along the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King before discovering the Baphuon complex. The day concludes at the centerpiece Bayon Temple during the quiet late afternoon, where you can admire the enigmatic stone faces of King Jayavarman VII in the golden light.
Return to Siem Reap for a relaxing evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Banteay Srei – Beng Mealea Temples (B)

Breakfast at hotel.
Begin your morning at Banteay Srei, a 10th-century citadel dedicated to Shiva. Carved from distinct red sandstone, it is world-renowned for its incredibly intricate and well-preserved bas-reliefs, offering a detailed window into Angkorian civilization.
Next, drive through the scenic countryside to reach the mysterious Beng Mealea. Built by King Suryavarman II, this sprawling complex is believed to be a prototype for Angkor Wat. Unlike its more polished counterparts, Beng Mealea remains largely overrun by jungle vegetation, with crumbling stone walls and ancient trees creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.
While elevated walkways provide easy access, a sense of adventure is recommended for those wishing to explore the deeper corners of this "lost" temple. Sturdy walking shoes are highly advised for navigating the rugged terrain.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Siem Reap – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Have breakfast and check out the hotel.
Free at your own leisure until pick up to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting at the exit gate and pick you up to the hotel for check-in.
Relax and explore the city in your own way.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 13: Halfday City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel, meet our guide; start visiting to the most attractive places in Ho Chi Minh City including Reunification Palace – a special national relic for its historical and architectural values of Vietnam, and the War Remnants Museum. Next, we will explore a little bit about Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office – the French building in Ho Chi Minh City.
After lunch, depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
End of tour, return to hotel and have dinner on your own.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 14: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of Southern Vietnamese folk music; performed by locals.
Meet at the private car and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

All things come to an end and, unfortunately, this is the end of your journey! Meet up with our driver who will take you to the airport for your departure flight.
The regular check-out time is at 1200; late check-out is NOT included.

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Includes/Excludes

  • Airport transfers and all program transfers by quality air-conditioned vehicles
  • Accommodation at selected hotels and cruise with daily breakfast (twin/double room)
  • Tours with local English-speaking guides (other languages on request)
  • Internal flights (Vietnam Airlines / VietJet Air / Bamboo Airlines / Cambodia Angkor Air)
  • Economy baggage allowance: 20kg checked bag + 7kg hand baggage
  • Meals as stated in program (B/L/D)
  • Entrance fees for destinations indicated in itinerary
  • Bottled water on coach (2 bottles per pax per day)
  • Drinks and meals not indicated in the program
  • Vietnam visa fee (source notes e-visa option at own arrangement/cost)
  • Cambodia visa fee (source notes visa on arrival/e-visa at own arrangement/cost)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (telephone, shopping, etc.)
  • Tipping/gratuities (source suggests 5-7 USD per pax per day for guide/driver on private tour)
  • Single supplement
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Room type upgrades
  • Additional expenses due to force majeure or transport disruptions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

- Most travelers need a visa to enter Vietnam. However, citizens of some countries can enjoy visa exemptions for short stays. You can apply for an e-Visa online, which is valid for up to 90 days for single or multiple entries. For more information, please visit https://evisa.gov.vn/
- To avoid last-minute issues, we strongly recommend applying for your visa as early as possible, especially during peak travel periods or public holidays.
- For urgent cases, we can assist with urgent visa processing and fast-track airport services upon request.

What are food options?

- We cater to diverse dietary needs, such as Halal, Indian, Western, vegan, and gluten-free, provided we are notified in advance.
- Special meal requests at select restaurants may involve additional fees based on local availability. Any extra costs will be communicated to you clearly for your approval.

What should I know before travelling? (Clothing, Power Outlets, Transport, Safety, Tips)

- Bring light, breathable clothing like cotton or linen for warm climates, and pack extra layers if visiting cooler or rainy regions. Comfortable shoes and a raincoat or umbrella are recommended.
- Vietnam uses Type A, C, and D plugs, with a standard voltage of 220V. It is advisable to carry a universal adapter to ensure the safe charging of your electronic devices.
- Vietnam is safe for tourists, including solo women, but watch out for pickpockets in crowds. Use taxi apps like Grab for affordable and safer city transport.
- The currency is Vietnamese Dong (VND). We recommend you carry some cash for small purchases such as street food or souvenirs.
- Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. If you do Private Tour, tipping fee should be 3 USD/pax/day.

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