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Tour Description
Day 1: Hanoi
Immerse yourself in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia on a 13-day Premium adventure. Uncover the oriental influences of the historic Asian traders, settlers and indigenous people that have made this part of the world a cornerstone for empires and colonies. From navigating the various fusions of east and west in Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to cruising the natural UNESCO World Heritage listed wonderland of Halong Bay and exploring war time monuments, and experiencing one of the world’s great archaeological treasures at Angkor, this journey will share the best of these countries’ history, nature and tradition.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, Hanoi is the perfect place to explore on foot. Maybe head to the city’s colourful Old Quarter or check out the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, showcasing ancient and contemporary Vietnamese art. This evening, join your leader for a welcome dinner at a beautifully decorated restaurant resembling an old-fashioned Vietnamese house. Dive into the world of Vietnamese cuisine as your leader introduces you to a range of classic dishes made with the freshest local ingredients. Thinking of arriving a few days early to explore the majestic Northern Vietnam? Then check out our Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) -for an off-the-beaten path discovery of Pu Long and Ninh Binh. Or you can try our Hiking In Sapa (TVAG) – for a big doze of dramatic mountain landscapes, crisp fresh air and colorful hilltribes.
Day 2: Halong Bay
Depart Hanoi and travel to Ha Long Bay – one of the great natural treasures of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Board your Feature Stay accommodation for the evening – a gloriously beautiful and traditionally decorated junk-style boat featuring modern conveniences. Set sail in total comfort as unforgettable views of scattered islands and towering limestone karsts slowly unfold in front of you. Explore the bay and sit down for a seafood lunch onboard. Learn about the geography of the region, visit a cave where your leader will point out interesting rock formations or a fishing village to learn about local life. In the afternoon you will have opportunities to swim, kayak, or simply relax on the beach. Soak in the stunning surroundings with a candlelit seafood dinner on deck before settling in for a night of stargazing and swapping stories.
Day 3: Hanoi
Start your day with a peaceful breakfast and maybe take part in some Tai Chi on board the boat before returning to Hanoi. This afternoon, you’ll take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience and sit down to a soul-stirring traditional Hat Xam performance. Hat Xam is an art form of Northern Vietnam dating back to the Tran Dynasty. Originally, this was performed by blind performers and was enjoyed by local working-class audiences right up until the late 1950s, when a wave of communism deemed all art forms to be corrupting influences. Today, these performances are rare, but you and your group will be taken to a private club house and treated to an exclusive show in one of the few places where artists still sing acoustically. The performance takes around 60 minutes and includes possible interaction with guests, so be ready to get involved!
Day 4: Hoi An
This morning, you’ll get to know Hanoi on a half-day tour with your leader. Discover a captivating city where traditional and modern sit side by side as your leader shares knowledge on the Temple of Literature – an oasis of calm in the heart of town. You’ll also visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’, which held American POWs. Today’s lunch is extra special as you’ll visit the fantastic KOTO cafe – a social enterprise that provides hospitality training and experience to disadvantaged youth in Vietnam and offers a creative menu of Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients. This afternoon you’ll say goodbye to Hanoi and fly south to Danang. Drive on to Hoi An and take in views of lush scenery along the way. The rest of the day is yours to explore or chill out in the hotel’s pool.
Day 5: Hoi An
Set off on a walking tour of Hoi An’s Old Town and discover a blend of traditional treasures and cultural influences from historical traders. Your leader will discuss the city’s history as you walk the pagoda lined streets, visit a Chinese assembly hall, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, enter the ornately decorated historic house of a former trader and check out a local museum. Hoi An was once a great trading port for pottery, and centuries-old pottery villages still exist to this day. No trip to Vietnam is complete without trying its famed coffee – your leader will take you to a local coffee shop, where you can savour a delicious brew as you watch the hustle and bustle of Hoi An. Maybe try a traditional egg coffee or a refreshing iced coconut coffee. Your afternoon is free for your own explorations.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City
The morning is free for you to enjoy more of Hoi An and the surrounding area. Maybe browse the market for silk and other materials or collect any garments that you might have had crafted by the efficient tailors or hire a bicycle and ride along the lanes and out to a nice nearby beach. Your leader will have great recommendations for places to eat and drink. In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into your hotel before heading out for a tour of the dynamic city, including a visit to the War Remnants Museum. In the evening – the food stalls at Cho Ben Thanh market might call you over with the sweet and savoury scents of pho and bun mam.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
Head out of the city to the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels – an extensive underground network dug by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. Enter a widened section of the tunnels with your leader who will help you imagine what life underground must have been like and explain how the tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation and schools, and were used for refuge, storage and as a military base for the Viet Cong. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and maybe spend some time with your fellow travellers and enjoy a final dinner at a local restaurant. Your leader will have some great options!
Day 8: Phnom Penh
Wave goodbye to Vietnam today as you catch an unescorted flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s lively capital city, where you’ll be met at the airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. If you arrive early, why not go for a stroll and discover the city’s French architecture or check out the National Museum and its fascinating collection of Khmer craftsmanship. This evening, there will be a second group meeting to meet your new group and local leader. After, join your group for dinner at Malis Restaurant – an upmarket dining spot that’s committed to preserving and serving Cambodia’s traditional cuisine. Maybe cap off the night with a cocktail at the Le Moon Rooftop at Amanjaya Pancam Hotel.
Day 9: Phnom Penh
This morning, you’ll visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, which will tell the story of the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge. Then, your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit Wat Phnom – the temple that gave rise to the city’s foundation in the 15th century – or the Royal Palace and sacred Silver Pagoda. Tonight, perhaps grab dinner with your group or wander the city and soak up the nighttime atmosphere.
Day 10: Siem Reap
After breakfast this morning, you’ll go on a journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap in a comfortable private vehicle. Discover traditional Cambodian life at Skun Village and learn about the town’s deep-fried tarantulas and other insects, which the locals consume daily. You’ll also visit Santuk Silk Farm to learn about silk production and its work as a social enterprise, employing local women as artisan weavers. Share a simple, rustic local lunch prepared by the weavers before you continue to Siem Reap, stopping to see historic bridges along the way before arriving at your hotel at approximately 5 pm. This tropical oasis boasts three pools and an excellent restaurant with a focus on wellness. Bright and spacious rooms are in harmony with the lush grounds and feature a veranda, private garden and rain showers. Tonight, head out for dinner and a theatre show at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre, where you’ll watch Khmer traditional dance and dine on Khmer favourites.
Day 11: Siem Reap
If you choose, you can embrace a very early start today and experience a sunrise visit to the Angkor complex (optional). After, you’ll spend the day discovering the fantastic temples of Angkor. For the first half of the day, you’ll be accompanied by a private Angkor Wat archaeological guide, who will provide expert knowledge and insight along the way. Begin at Angkor Wat – the largest and most complete structure and the only one of Angkor’s temples with an entrance facing west. For lunch, visit the Sala Bai Hotel School, where underprivileged local youths learn skills to find gainful employment in the hospitality industry. Enjoy a meal prepared by students at the school, then visit Angkor Thom – the ‘Great Royal City’ – a temple famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. From here, you’ll head out of town to an ancient working monastery to gain a special insight into the life of a monk and Theravada Buddhism. Meet the monks, enjoy a sacred water blessing for good luck and prosperity and have a red band tied around your wrist to keep you safe in your travels. The rest of the evening can be spent exploring the bars of Siem Reap or relaxing in at your resort.
Day 12: Siem Reap
After breakfast, it’s off to the Ta Prohm temple, which has large trees embedded in the stone foundations – powerful symbols of nature. Next, visit Banteay Srei to snap some pictures of the temple’s intricate stone carvings. You can head back to the resort explore Siem Reap town, or use your ticket for the Angkor ruins to continue exploring the site. Tonight, enjoy a final dinner in the Khmer countryside to say farewell to your group and Cambodia. Amid a rustic and romantic setting, you’ll sit down for a private meal in the rice fields of rural Siem Reap .
Day 13: Siem Reap
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to extend your stay in Siem Reap, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Departure Dates
| Start Date | End Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $7,600.00 | |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | $7,565.00 | |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $7,600.00 | |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 | $7,520.00 | |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | $8,295.00 | |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $8,075.00 | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | $8,075.00 | |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $7,930.00 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 | $8,075.00 | |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $8,075.00 | |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | $5,392.50 | |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $7,930.00 | |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $8,295.00 | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | $7,670.00 | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 | $7,670.00 | |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 | $8,390.00 | |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | $8,185.00 | |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | $7,295.00 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | $7,660.00 | |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $7,905.00 | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | $7,480.00 | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | $7,535.00 | |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $7,685.00 | |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $6,785.00 | |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | $7,415.00 | |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 | $6,810.00 | |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 | $7,605.00 | |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 | $7,255.00 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $8,095.00 | |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $7,190.00 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | $7,255.00 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $7,495.00 | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | $7,725.00 | |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $7,750.00 | |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 | $7,180.00 | |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $7,680.00 | |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $7,605.00 | |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 | $7,315.00 | |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Apr 25, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| May 2, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| May 9, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $6,280.00 | |
| May 23, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| May 30, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | $6,095.00 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $7,175.00 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $7,565.00 | |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | $7,310.00 | |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $6,770.00 | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $6,975.00 | |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $6,975.00 | |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $7,175.00 | |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $7,175.00 | |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 9, 2027 | $7,175.00 | |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 14, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 16, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Jan 21, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 23, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 28, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Jan 30, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Feb 4, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Jan 25, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Feb 11, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Feb 13, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Feb 3, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 18, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Feb 25, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Feb 27, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Feb 17, 2027 | Mar 1, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Mar 4, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Mar 6, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Mar 11, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 13, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Mar 22, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 27, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Mar 17, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 3, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 10, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 22, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Apr 24, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Apr 24, 2027 | May 6, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| May 1, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| May 8, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| May 15, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| May 22, 2027 | Jun 3, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| May 29, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Jun 5, 2027 | Jun 17, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Jun 12, 2027 | Jun 24, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Jun 19, 2027 | Jul 1, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Jul 3, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Jul 10, 2027 | Jul 22, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Jul 17, 2027 | Jul 29, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Jul 24, 2027 | Aug 5, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Aug 7, 2027 | Aug 19, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Aug 14, 2027 | Aug 26, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Aug 28, 2027 | Sep 9, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Sep 4, 2027 | Sep 16, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Sep 11, 2027 | Sep 23, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Sep 13, 2027 | Sep 25, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Sep 18, 2027 | Sep 30, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Sep 25, 2027 | Oct 7, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Oct 2, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Oct 4, 2027 | Oct 16, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Oct 21, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Oct 16, 2027 | Oct 28, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Oct 30, 2027 | $7,110.00 | |
| Oct 23, 2027 | Nov 4, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Nov 6, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Nov 1, 2027 | Nov 13, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Nov 6, 2027 | Nov 18, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Nov 8, 2027 | Nov 20, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Nov 10, 2027 | Nov 22, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Nov 25, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Nov 15, 2027 | Nov 27, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Nov 17, 2027 | Nov 29, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Nov 20, 2027 | Dec 2, 2027 | $7,675.00 | |
| Nov 22, 2027 | Dec 4, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Nov 27, 2027 | Dec 9, 2027 | $7,535.00 | |
| Dec 4, 2027 | Dec 16, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Dec 11, 2027 | Dec 23, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Dec 13, 2027 | Dec 25, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Dec 18, 2027 | Dec 30, 2027 | $7,325.00 | |
| Dec 20, 2027 | Jan 1, 2028 | $7,325.00 | |
| Dec 22, 2027 | Jan 3, 2028 | $7,325.00 |