10-Day Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

Your 10-day Vietnam Cambodia tour begins with your arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. Your private driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. After checking in, you can spend the rest of the day on your own.

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hanoi

Your first stop of today is the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Travel to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum which holds Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's embalmed body. Then head to iconic One Pillar Pagoda which is built on a single stone pillar. It is a religious place of pilgrimage. Visit Temple Of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. Traditional Vietnamese architecture at Temple of Literature is well-preserved.

After visiting, you will have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. In the afternoon, venture to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. You can relax and stroll around tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake. Take the tricycle ride through the lively Hanoi Old Quarter where you can dive headlong into a variety of delicious Vietnamese street food. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet.

Kind Reminder:
1. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is closed from September 4 to November 4 each year.
2. Nearby are the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hanoi

In the morning, you will go for a 3-hour drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After arriving, you will go through the boarding formalities. You will be greeted and enjoy a refreshing drink. The cruise manager will give you a short safety briefing. Then you can relax yourself and enjoy lunch on board.

You can arrange your time for the rest of the day. You can't take your eyes off the azure waters and the stunning seascape of the towering karst islands. You can go kayaking to the local water village and mingle with locals by fishing for squid. Stay on board and enjoy the sunbathing and sauna. You can also take part in a cooking course and learn how to cook Vietnamese dishes.

After dinner on board, you can enjoy a leisurely night. There are many games for you to choose from, such as board games, squid fishing, nightly movies, and karaoke.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: on the cruise ship

This morning, you can participate in a Tai Chi class with the sun rising. After breakfast, you can continue appreciating stunning Ha Long Bay. Discover karst caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Around 10:00 a.m., you can pack up and get ready to check out. Around 11:30 a.m., your cruise ship will sail back to port. Have lunch in the meantime.

After disembarking, you will be taken to the airport and fly to Da Nang. And then drive about 1 hour to Hoi An with your private guide. After checking in, you can explore the surroundings at your pace.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hoi An

In the morning, you will embark on a half-day tour to Cam Thanh Village (Hoi An Coconut Village). You can experience a traditional bamboo raft adventure (about 45 minutes to 1 hour). You will travel through lush coconut forests along tranquil waterways. Learn traditional fishing skills.

Return to Hoi An for a lunch of delicious Vietnamese delicacy and have a break. In the afternoon, you will explore a trading port and business center - Hoi An Ancient Town, including Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, etc. Then head to bustling Hoi An Market and taste authentic local food.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hoi An

In the morning, you will transfer at Da Nang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arriving, your private tour guide will help you check in at the hotel.

In the afternoon, you will head to Saigon Central Post Office, a famous French colonial post office with the combination of European and Asian styles. In the evening, visit Pham Ngu Lao Street and experience vibrant nightlife.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, you will cruise along the Mekong River and explore the Mekong Delta. Board a boat at My Tho pier. As the boat drifts, you will pass through Dragon Islet, Unicorn Islet, Phoenix Islet, and Turtle Islet. Along the way there are some locals fishing on the river.

Traveling along the labyrinth of waterways, you will stop at Thoi Son Island, also known as Unicorn Islet. You can explore local orchards and savor tropical fruit. Visit a bee farm where you can enjoy a cup of honey tea. Cruise to visit a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre, which is praised as "kingdom of coconut".

Enjoy elephant ear fish for lunch at the riverside restaurant. After lunch, you will return to My Tho pier. Drive to Vinh Trang Temple and visit around 60 Buddha statues and splendid architecture. After the tour, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, you can enjoy free time until your tour guide packs you up. You will head to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to your hotel. You can take a break or explore by yourself.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Siem Reap

Before dawn, enjoy a breathtaking sunrise at Angkor Wat and then enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Angkor City, the last capital city of the Khmer Empire. Begin your Angkor adventure with Bayon Temple, which is famous for its 216 large smiling faces decorated on stone buildings. Set off on a short walk to Baphuon Temple, which has a longer history than Angkor. Baphuon Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. Continue your tour to Terrace of the Elephants and catch a glimpse of the glory days of the Khmer Empire.

In the afternoon, discover Angkor Wat, one of the four wonders of the Ancient East. As one of the largest religious ruins in the world, Angkor Wat has a charming history. You can appreciate the brilliant architecture and bas-relief sculptures. Last, chase the beautiful sunset over Angkor Wat at Phnom Bakheng.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Siem Reap

It's time to end your 10 days in Vietnam and Cambodia. In the morning, you can enjoy leisure time or buy some souvenirs. Then you will leave Siem Reap.

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A