23 Days Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure Tour

Welcome to your holiday!
Upon arrival at the airport, 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 early check-in.
Take a deep break after long journey.
Overnight in Hanoi.

🕑 Hotel check-in time: 14:00 | Check-out time: 12:00
Early check-in is subject to room availability at the time of arrival.

Have breakfast and check out the hotel.
Morning, our guide & driver will pick you up at hotel. Start driving toward Ba Be National Park for about 5 hours.
Upon arrival at Boc Lom Pier, you will learn how to paddle a kayak and be provided with dry bags, sports equipment, and life jackets. From here, you will continue along the Nang River by boat and kayak to explore the impressive Puong Cave, then pass through steep terrain with distinctive limestone cliffs and visit must-see spots on Ba Be Lake such as Widow Island and Cam Village. We return to Ba Be Lake by motorboat, where swimming is available, before heading to your homestay.
Check in the homestay and overnight in Ba Be.

At around 08:30, after breakfast, our tour guide will take you on the boat to cruise to the opposite bank of Ba Be Lake. Your cycling journey will start here! You will get bike fitting and off to Pac Ngoi village and jungle rides. Pac Ngoi village is home to the Tay ethnic group, known for their traditional stilt houses and green fields. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air of this peaceful village. Here, you’ll have the chance to meet the local people and learn about their daily lives.
Continue to take a ride to Hua Ma Cave a dry cave with numerous stalactites like a forest of rocks, but to conquer this cave, you have to climb more than 300 steps. Visit Silver Waterfall which is about another 5 km by bike.
You will have a picnic lunch beside the waterfall, enjoy the sound of cascading water and the nature surrounding you. If it’s hot, copy the local kids and jump in and swim.
In the afternoon, your return journey will lead you back through the picturesque landscapes through Bo Lu village.
Back to Ba Be Jungle House where you have dinner and spend the night.

7:30 - Breakfast at our homestay.
Begin a beautiful journey in Ba Be National Park from Bo Lu village. A guided conversation on local wildlife and flowers will expand your awareness of the unique Ba Be ecosystem as you walk through the beautiful jungle. Reach Tham Khit pathways to an ancient cave - wandering around the lake to the panoramic views of the ranger station's animal observation huts. Continue your hike for another 2 kilometers to An Ma temple, a sacred Tay temple dedicated to mountain gods, lake gods, and feudal generals. Have lunch and enjoy your time in Ba Be National Park. Return to Hanoi.
Check in the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Trekking distance: ~7-9km

Early wake up and check out hotel.
7.30AM: our driver will pick you up at hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to Sapa (the journey takes about 5-6 hours)
12.00 – 13.00PM: Upon arrival in Sapa town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
After lunch (on your own expense) 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.

Leaving Sapa Town at about 08.30am by vehicle and traveling southwards of Sapa along a narrow and bumpy tarmac.
The first 16 km of the road ride offers spectacular landscapes of Hoang Lien Mountain range, Fansipan peak as well as marvelous terraced rice fields of the Muong Hoa valley. Enjoy several photo stops before taking half an hour walk around Muong Bo, a small hamlet of the Black Hmong, tay minority paying visiting to local homes and meeting peoples doing their everyday works.
Continue the trip along the road further south to Nam Cang valley of Thanh Phu Commune. Enjoy another walk for an hour along the large village path, paying visiting to several homes of the Tay people who live in spacious houses built on stilts, witnessing their daily life and experiencing their hospitality. Lunch break in a local home in open air on the grass, depending on weather.
Take a short drive after lunch along the rocky road to My Son and spend half an hour to explore this charming village of the Xa Pho ethnic, whose population is only more than 6 thousands peoples, for a brief understanding of their unique culture and customs. Then visit a beautiful and prosperous village of the Red Zao people in My sơn village.
After the tour, get on the car and back to the hotel in the Sapa town.
Free on your own leisure in the evening.
Note: There will be 3 options for your choice: 8km, 13km or 16km.

Enjoy your breakfast at the 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 takes 15 mins by cable car and take the 1-way funicular to the peak (1-way ticket include)
From Fansipan peak, enjoy the view of: Hoang Lien Son majestic wild forest, and mountain ranges, and Muong Hoa Valley.
After the tour, back to the hotel.
Free on your own leisure the rest of the day.
Overnight in Sapa.

Have breakfast at the hotel. You are free on your own leisure.
In the late morning, transfer to Son La. (~6-hour)
Upon arrival, check in the hotel and free on your own leisure the rest of the day.
Overnight in Son La.

After breakfast, drive to Mai Chau valley.
On the way, stop to visit tribe villages, tea plantations, and scenic viewpoints.
Continue to Moc Chau: visit Ban Ang Pine Forest, local farms, and the Bach Long Glass Bridge.
Afterwards, drive to Mai Chau and check in at hotel. Evening free to relax.
Overnight in Mai Chau.

Having breakfast at your hotel. Then begin your excursion with a 30 minutes ride to the Ethnic Village.
This morning will be more joyful with a leisure biking to some other villages in Mai Chau, ride your bike on village roads, through rice paddies, fish ponds, vegetable gardens.
These are beautiful villages with white Thai people, along with the trek you have plenty of chances to talk with locals, to see their daily life, the way to build the house, the way to farm rice fields, and also their cultural life.
After the tour, back to the hotel and free on your own leisure the rest of the day.
Overnight in Mai Chau.

Wake up early and check out the hotel.
Today you will transfer to Pu Luong.
Upon arrival, begin your exploration of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
You may choose one of the three options below:
Option 1: 12 km Trekking
Start a 12 km trek to the Surprising Cave, which was first discovered by a local elder named Chien while he was searching for wild yams in the mountains. The cave features a magical beauty that fascinates everyone who visits.

Option 2: 12 km Cycling
Your guide will pick you up at 08:30 for a 12 km bicycle ride to the Surprising Cave, first discovered by an elder named Chien while searching for wild yams in the mountains. The cave’s enchanting natural beauty impresses all its visitors.

Option 3: Transfer by Car
Transfer to the Surprising Cave, first discovered by an elder named Chien while searching for wild yams in the mountains. The cave captivates visitors with its mystical charm.

After the cave visit, you will experience traditional fishing activities. You can also enjoy a relaxing bamboo rafting experience or take a refreshing swim in the cool waters.
Next, you will learn about the ancient survival cooking methods of the Black Thai people. A delicious local lunch will be served by the riverside.
The car will take you to a traditional Thai weaving village, where you will visit a textile workshop and discover the ancestral brocade weaving techniques of the Black Thai ethnic group. You will also have the chance to meet the friendly locals.
After the tour, transfer to the hotel for check in.
Overnight in Pu Luong.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Your trip begins with a ~3hrs drive to Ninh Binh to visit the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 AD to 1010 AD during the Dinh and early Le Dynasties. You’ll visit two small temples of the Kings, each of which is nearly a thousand years old. You continue to explore Tam Coc caves by a traditional boat rowing among the limestone mountains... you may need to prepare a hat, sun cream, and camera to shoot some memory pictures of the trip.
You will also visit Mua Cave - the highlight attraction in Ninh Binh, challenge yourself for 500 step up Cave Mountain where you will have great panorama view of Tam Coc and rice field.
Later, you will transfer to hotel for check in.
Stay overnight in Ninh Binh.

Note:
Shared Limousine bus to Halong
Cruise: shared group
Wake up early and check out the hotel.
Our guide & 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.

Note:
Shuttle bus from the cruise
Cruise: shared group
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 transfer to the Hanoi.
Drop off at the hotel near Hanoi Railway Station to rest for a few hours (from 16:00 to 19:00).
At 19:00PM, make your own way to the station for the night train to Dong Hoi.

Arrival in Dong Hoi Station in the early morning.
Transfer to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.
Upon arrival, you’ll visit Phong Nha Cave is considered "First Cave wonders"
Take a boat about 5km along the Son River to Phong Nha Cave (river cave).
On Son river, you will see pictures of the girls, the children have fun on the waterfront and have the opportunity to experience the daily life of the neighborhood riverside village bearing the Vietnamese country soul.
Conquering the Phong Nha Cave: The longest wet cave, enjoy the scenery spectacular limestone, underground river system and unique stalactite in the world. Caving Fairy & Imperial admire the beautiful stalactites blocks are created by nature over thousands of millennia.
Afternoon, continue the journey to visit the Phong Nha Botanic Garden, which is the beautiful landscape hidden in the jungle such Wind Waterfall, "Vang Anh" lake on the 3 streams, local nursery gardens, Sulfur, mahogany ...
Explore the Phong Nha Botanical Garden along a trekking route (distance: ~5km), starting from the Exhibition House and continuing to Wind Waterfall and Fairy Waterfall. The trail then leads to the ancient Gua Tree, Dan Cave, and the hundred-year-old Star Tree before ending at Golden Oriole Lake.
Tour ends around 16.00-16.30PM, transfer Phong Nha Town & check in the hotel.
Overnight in Phong Nha.

Be picked up by our friendly guide and transfer to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Upon arrival, take an electric tram for about 2 km, followed by a climb of over 500 stone steps to reach the entrance of Paradise Cave. Here, you will rest and prepare necessary equipment before starting the exploration.
Walk along the wooden stair system to explore the first 1 km of Paradise Cave, where well-designed pathways and lighting allow you to admire the cave’s vast chambers and impressive stalactite formations.
Continue deeper into the cave with an experienced guide, exploring up to 7 km using personal headlamps. Discover enormous tunnel-shaped chambers, sparkling stalactites, white calcite columns, and observe cave wildlife. Visit Bat Cave, where hundreds of bats rest on the ceiling, and stop along the way to take photos and relax.
Enjoy an exciting kayaking experience across underground streams, navigating low ceilings and narrow passages before reaching Sky Well (Gieng Troi), where natural light streams through an opening in the cave ceiling, creating a truly magical atmosphere. Relax in the cool water and enjoy the unique scenery before concluding the adventure.
Lunch on your own expense.
After lunch, back to the hotel and free on your own leisure the rest of the day.
Overnight in Phong Nha.

Wake up early, and check out the hotel.
You will meet our driver & transfer to Hue (~3.5-4hr)
Upon arrival, visit Imperial Citadel – The former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and villas for mandarins.
Lunch on your own expense.
Afternoon, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the most beautiful and oldest pagoda in Hue. The name of the pagoda derives from a special legend. Long time ago, an old woman appeared on the hill where the pagoda stands today, telling local people that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country’s prosperity. Lord Nguyen Hoang therefore ordered the construction of the pagoda the “Heaven Fairy Lady” or Thiên Mụ in Vietnamese (also called Linh Mụ).
Afternoon, visit Khai Dinh Tomb. Khai Dinh Tomb was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located on a hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture.
After the tour, transfer to the hotel for check in
Overnight in Hue.

Have breakfast and check out the hotel.
Take the scenic route to Hoi An from Hue via Hai Van pass (3 hours – without guide). On the way to Hoi An, the driver will show you some sights such as Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co beach, Hai Van Pass. You will have time to stop to relax and take photos there.
Lang Co Beach – the 3rd bay of Vietnam to be named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world.
Hai Van Pass – the most beautiful pass in Vietnam on journey from the South to the North.
Upon arrival, drop you off at the hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.

08:30 Depart from your hotel, your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village - About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more.
10:00 During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoi An.
11:00 Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden.
The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.
12:00 Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten ... until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf. This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.
You will be warmly welcomed at Mr.Han – a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
13:30 Back to Mr.Han’s family where you will enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu Spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
14:30 After lunch, free time and short rest before returning to your hotel about 16h00
Overnight in Hoi An.

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.

Our experienced tour guide and guide Tuk-Tuk driver will be greeting you at 4.45 am at your hotel’s lobby then transfer to purchase an Angkor ticket, drive within Angkor jungle toward the magnificent Angkor Wat where we wait to watch the spectacular sunrise over Angkor Wat towers and capture its beautiful sunrise reflection at the lotus pond.
Breakfast is at the hotel. We’re journeying out of the hotel at 8.00 am (by bike ride) to the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represent compassion, sympathy, equanimity, and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the terrace of the leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft's Tomb Raider was filmed.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in the 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces, and the finest carvings dating back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. Climb over Pre Rup temple and wait to watch the beautiful sunset overlooking the rice paddies.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, we drive to Phnom Kulen (Kulen Mountain). The whole day is your sightseeing of Kulen Mountain and the surrounding area, including the River of 1000 Lingas. Phnom Kulen is the place to go where the legendary rise of the Angkor Empire began. The main attraction here is the reclining Buddha of Preah Ang Thom from the 16th century. Hiking trails lead from here to the 30-meter-high waterfall, which invites you to take a refreshing bath.
Afternoon, continue to reveal the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, which means “citadel of the women.” Built in the 10th century, it is considered a Jewel of Khmer art, featuring unique decorations and its finest details. We return for a short visit to the palm sugar village and other various palm handicrafts and discover the serenity of the Banteay Samre temple.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and flows into the Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, a floating police station, etc. It is the same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "Village" moves from place-to-place following water levels and currents.
Enjoy the rest of your free time in Siem Reap before our guide and driver pick you up from the hotel’s lobby and transfer you to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to the next destination.