Vietnam & Cambodia 12-Day Temples, Culture and Hidden Gems Tour

Points of Interest : Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi airport you are met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Rooms are available from 1:30 p.m., allowing time to rest after your journey or begin exploring the surroundings at your own pace. Lunch and dinner are not included, giving you the freedom to try local restaurants as you wish. Overnight in a centrally located 3-star hotel in Hanoi.

• Meals included : No meals included
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Hanoi

Points of Interest : Hanoi

In the morning you begin a full-day exploration of Vietnam’s capital. You visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, an important political and historical site. In the afternoon, you discover the Temple of Literature, built on the site of Vietnam’s first university, and learn about the country’s Confucian heritage. Later you enjoy a traditional water puppet show, a thousand-year-old art form created by farmers from the Red River Delta and once performed as royal entertainment during the Ly and Tran dynasties. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Hanoi.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Hanoi

Points of Interest : Ha Long

In the morning you leave Hanoi and drive through the countryside towards Halong Bay, arriving around midday. You board a modern wooden junk constructed in traditional style and set off to explore one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular seascapes, with thousands of limestone karsts rising from the emerald waters. While cruising, you savour fresh local seafood during lunch and dinner on board. You spend the night on the junk, sharing the vessel with other guests and benefiting from the services of an English-speaking guide on the boat.

• Meals included : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation : Non-private wooden junk boat in Halong Bay

Points of Interest : Hội An

If you rise early this morning, you are rewarded with the finest views of Halong Bay in the soft light, with calm, clear waters surrounding the limestone peaks. After breakfast the cruise continues past striking sandstone and karst formations, revealing more remote and tranquil corners of the bay. Around 10:30 a.m. you check out and return to Halong harbour. You then travel back to Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Danang (VN191 18:40 – 20:10). Upon arrival you are welcomed at the airport and driven to your hotel in the historic town of Hoi An. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Hoi An.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Hoi An

Points of Interest : Hội An

In the morning you cycle through a picturesque lagoon landscape to the small village of Tra Que, famous for its organic vegetable gardens. Here you join local farmers, helping with simple tasks such as harvesting mint and basil, which you then use during an introductory cooking session to learn the secrets of Tra Que’s cuisine. Of course, you are invited to taste the dishes you prepare. In the afternoon you explore the historic centre of Hoi An, whose well-preserved streets and merchant houses have earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. Dinner is at your own expense, leaving you free to choose among the town’s many restaurants. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Hoi An.

• Meals included : Breakfast, lunch
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Hoi An

Points of Interest : Huế

This morning you depart Hoi An and drive north towards Hue. The scenic route takes you over the Hai Van Pass, offering sweeping views of Vietnam’s dramatic coastline and beaches below. Upon arrival in Hue, the former imperial capital, you first visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, set in peaceful gardens, followed by the riverside Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Late in the afternoon you explore the majestic Imperial Citadel, seat of the Nguyen emperors. Overnight in a comfortable 4-star hotel in Hue.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 4-star hotel in Hue

Points of Interest : Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt

Early in the morning you are transferred to Hue airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (VN1369 07:50 – 09:40). After a welcome at the airport you head into the city centre for a guided tour of its key historical highlights. You visit the elegant Saigon Central Post Office, the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral (viewed from outside if closed), the poignant War Remnants Museum, and stroll along Dong Khoi Street, once known as Rue Catinat during the French colonial era. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Points of Interest : Cái Bè

After reaching Cai Be in the Mekong Delta, you board a boat and cruise along the tranquil waterways, observing everyday life on and beside the river. On Tan Phong Island you leave the boat to walk or cycle along lush village paths, with the chance to visit local families and see traditional activities. You continue by boat towards An Binh Island, where you enjoy charming traditional music and a refreshing cup of tea in a local garden. In the afternoon you stop at a local brick kiln to learn about artisanal production, then disembark at Vinh Long and return by road to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Meals included : Breakfast, lunch
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Points of Interest : Siem Reap

Today is free in Ho Chi Minh City until your transfer to the airport for your regional flight to Siem Reap (VN813 16:20 – 17:30). Your room is available until midday, so you may store your luggage and explore the city on your own before departure. On arrival in Siem Reap you are welcomed at the airport and transferred into town to your hotel. No guiding service is provided for the rest of the day. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Siem Reap.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Siem Reap

Points of Interest : Siem Reap

In the morning you drive along a road shaded by centuries-old trees until you suddenly come face to face with a majestic stone gate, the entrance to Angkor Thom. After exploring the enigmatic Bayon Temple, famous for its many serene stone faces, you continue to Baphuon, an 11th-century temple mountain. You then admire the 350-metre-long Elephant Terrace before visiting the Terrace of the Leper King, built in the 12th century and adorned with exquisite Apsara carvings. In the afternoon you discover Angkor Wat, the most iconic and celebrated of all the Angkor temples, with its grand bas-reliefs and soaring towers. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Siem Reap.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Siem Reap

Points of Interest : Siem Reap

Today in Siem Reap is completely at your disposal. You can continue visiting temples, wander through local markets, relax in a café, or book optional activities such as spa treatments or countryside excursions. Lunch and dinner are not included, allowing you to choose from the town’s wide range of dining options. No guide or transfer services are provided today. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Siem Reap.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Siem Reap

Points of Interest : Siem Reap

You have another free day in Siem Reap to relax or explore at your own rhythm. Hotel rooms are available until 12:00 noon. At the appropriate time, you are transferred without a guide to the airport for your onward or homeward flight. Breakfast is included before departure.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Last day : Transfer without guide to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight