Cambodia & Vietnam Tour Package 15 Day

Welcome to Siem Reap, an ideal starting point for your exploration of Cambodia. Siem Reap is known for its magnificent Angkor Temples. Located in the northwest of the country, this city is also a great base to discover Tonlé Sap Lake - the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the genuine Cambodian countryside, or some remote temples like Beng Mealea, Phnom Kulen, and Kbal Spean. 

Upon your arrival, you will be picked up by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening enjoying a flavorful dinner while watching a mesmerizing Cambodian traditional show - a classical Khmer performance art inspired by the water and cloud spirits of Hindu and Buddhist mythology.

Included meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Set off on your adventure today by traveling on a road surrounded by a hundred-year-old trees. At the end of the road, you’ll find a majestic stone door leading to Angkor Thom - the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Also known as the “Great City”, Angkor Thom showcases the grandeur and ingenuity of Khmer architecture, engineering, and artistry. The centerpiece of Angkor Thom is Bayon Temple, built around the 12th - 13th century, and features 216 mysterious smiling stone faces that seem to emerge from nowhere. This amazing temple comprises 54 towers, each impressively carved with smiling 4 faces.

After exploring the Bayon Temple, you will travel to the adjacent Baphuon, a temple mountain built in the 11th century and restored by French architects not long ago. Subsequently, let’s admire the Terrace of the Elephants, which stretches approximately 350 m in length and was used for royal audiences and public ceremonies. Continue your visit to the Terrace of the Leper King, a 12th-century structure adorned with stunning Apsara sculptures.

The following period is the time to uncover the most renowned temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park - Angkor Wat. Spanning 162 ha, it is the world’s largest religious structure and a pinnacle of Khmer architecture and engineering. Starting at the central aisle, you will soon realize how huge it is. Finish the day by visiting Ta Prohm, a temple that has been severely damaged by the tropical nature. Unlike other temples at Angkor, Ta Prohm has been left largely unrestored, providing a dramatic view of how nature and architecture have intertwined over centuries.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

This morning, you will visit Kampong Khleang by private local boat, located on the northern lake edge about 55 km east of Siem Reap town, in a more remote area. Visitors to Kampong Khleang during the dry season are universally awestruck by the forest of stilted houses rising up to 10 meters in the air. In the wet season, the water rises to one or two meters above the buildings. Kompong Khleang is a permanent community within the flood plain of the Lake, with an economy based on fishing and surrounded by flooded forest. After a lunch at a local homestay, you will travel to Siem Reap airport for an evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at the Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and local guide before getting transferred by private car to your hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Spend this day visiting Cu Chi Tunnels and exploring Ho Chi Minh City. Drive for about 2 hours to reach the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam's most significant historical sites. This immense network of underground tunnels was initially hand-dug by the Viet Minh in the late 1940s during the French-Indochina War, then expanded and used massively by the Viet Cong during the subsequent Vietnam War. Afterward, get on the way to return to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon, set off to uncover a few prominent attractions of the city: the French colonial Saigon Central Post Office, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, and Dong Khoi Street - a wide avenue lined with luxurious shops and hotels. Next, spend some time roaming the insightful War Remnants Museum – exhibits US weapons and vehicles used during the Vietnam War. This museum also displays photographs showcasing the war’s effects on Vietnamese civilians, including the consequences of chemical weapons.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

This morning, depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head west to explore Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta region. You will board the boat sailing along a tributary of the Mekong. Make stops to discover several local workshops to gain deeper insight into local specialties, such as coconut candies and a brick factory, and learn about the local way of making handmade bricks. During your adventure in the Mekong Delta, you will ride a local motorized rickshaw called xe loi to wander around the village and catch some fascinating sights of traditional farms, rice fields, and vegetable plants.

At noon, head to a humble local restaurant for a delicious, hearty lunch. In the afternoon, hop on a bicycle to traverse the village roads with lush landscape, visit a local workshop specializing in carpet weaving, enjoy a leisurely sampan ride along the zigzag canals, then travel back to Ho Chi Minh City by car. 

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

This morning, move to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to Da Nang City, which typically takes about 1.5 hours. Upon your arrival at Da Nang Airport, you will be picked up by your enthusiastic tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An.

This afternoon, you will get to explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a charming place recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The well-preserved ancient streets and houses showcase a harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and French architectural elements, as seen in outstanding structures such as the renowned Japanese Covered Bridge, the marvelous Fujian Assembly Hall, and the 200-year-old Tan Ky House. 

Late afternoon is the time for a lovely sunset cruise on the Thu Bon River. Reaching the dock, you will get on a wooden boat to sail along the major branch of the Thu Bon River’s lower section.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Today, you will set off for a bike ride around the villages in the neighborhood along the Thu Bon River, venturing through the serene villages of Thanh Ha Pottery Village, and then the Duy Vinh mat weaving village. 

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

After checking out, you will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, where your local guide awaits to pick you up and take you to your hotel.

Late afternoon, get ready for an amusing water puppet show - a captivating art form born over a thousand years ago in the rice fields of the Red River Delta. Once cherished as royal entertainment during the Ly and Tran dynasties, this extraordinary performance brings to life vivid scenes of rural life and legendary tales, all set against the stirring melodies of traditional Vietnamese music.

In the evening, let’s delve into a flavourful walking food tour featuring a variety of mouthwatering street food delights like grilled skewers, pho, banh cuon, and banh mi...

Included meals: Breakfast, evening food tour

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Begin your full-day discovery of the capital with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnam’s greatest leader, his traditional stilt house, and the architecturally striking One-Pillar Pagoda nearby. Later on, you will explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Created in November 1997 at the Francophonie Summit, it is both a research center and a public museum that showcases the rich diversity of the country’s 54 ethnic groups.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Temple of Literature (or Van Mieu in Vietnamese), a temple dedicated to Confucius and also the site of Vietnam’s first university. This complex is like a peaceful oasis amid the bustling city, with ornate gates, pretty water-lily ponds, traditional-style pavilions, and well-manicured gardens.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Notes: The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is closed on Monday. You can opt for an alternative: visiting Hoa Lo Prison or the Vietnamese Women's Museum.

Leave Hanoi early this morning, travel to Sapa by a comfortable limousine bus in 5.5 hours. In the afternoon, you will travel to Ta Phin Village for a trek through this village, where mainly the Dao and Hmong ethnic people live. The rest of the day will be at leisure.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Kickstart this morning with a thrilling hike to the heart of the Hoang Lien Mountain Range. As you reach Tram Ton Pass, begin a leisurely walk into the jungle and cool down by the plunging 100m-high Love Waterfall, then continue to trek to some hill-tribe villages. En route, you will get a glimpse of vast rice terraces embraced by winding rivers - an illustrious feature of the area. The trekking route starts in Y Linh Ho village, giving you a great opportunity to meet, observe, or even communicate with local ethnic communities in this region. Next, walk along the idyllic trails while admiring the meticulously sculpted rice fields that stretch across the hillsides of Muong Hoa Valley. You will head to Lao Chai Village before ending the trek at Ta Van Village.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Remark: the trekking route can be flexibly adjusted to match your physical situation.

The following day in Sapa, you will get to know an authentic hill tribe market - a traditional market of the ethnic groups in Northern Vietnam. Here, the minority inhabitants in multi-colored clothes will welcome you with bright smiles while presenting their customs and products, typically fabrics, bags, meat, fruits, and local dishes. After lunch at a local house, you will head to Lao Cai City. Make a stop en route for a scenic boat ride along the emerald Chay River to the enchanting Tien Cave, which offers a pleasant escape into the unspoiled beauty of Northern Vietnam’s countryside. Later, you will head to Lao Cai station and have a rest at a hotel nearby for a few hours before embarking on your overnight train back to Hanoi.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Overnight train (4-berth sharing cabin)

Notes: The ethnic markets are open once a week, and you will have chances to visit different markets depending on the date.

- Tuesday: Coc Ly Market (89 km from Sapa town) - A small yet high-spirited market located along the placid Chay River. This is where Hmong, Black Dao, and Nung people gather not only for good trade but also for socializing and cultural exchange.

- Wednesday: Cao Son Market (78 km from Sapa town) - A market of Hmong, Phu La, Dao, and Black Han ethnic groups in Muong Khuong District. Placed amidst beautiful mountains near the Chinese border, this market offers a less crowded, more intimate experience.

- Thursday: Lung Khau Nhin Market (76 km from Sapa town) - A smaller market that boasts a peaceful atmosphere and stunning mountain background. The market’s compact size makes it perfect for cultural immersion.

- Saturday: Can Cau Market (116 km from Sapa town) - The most remote weekly market in the area, located along a dirt road that leads to the border town of Si Ma Cai. This is the largest buffalo market in Northwest Vietnam, with hundreds of buffaloes traded in each market session.

- Sunday: Bac Ha Market (97 km from Sapa town) - The largest and most well-known ethnic market in the Sapa region. It is a restless event where many ethnic groups, such as the Hmong, Tay, and Nung… gather to trade goods, livestock, handmade crafts, and local delicacies.

After reaching the Hanoi railway station early this morning, you will check in at a hotel nearby for breakfast and a short rest before continuing to venture to Halong Bay - a fabulous natural wonder that’s approximately 2.5 hours of driving from Hanoi. This world-famous bay is one of the most stunning landscapes in Vietnam, with over 1,900 limestone islands and islets, mostly uninhabited and unvisited. These towering formations rise majestically from the emerald waters, creating a breathtaking panorama that helped the bay earn its UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994. Upon arrival, you will soon embark on an inclusive cruise trip through the most splendid attractions of Halong Bay. The trip includes delectable meals with freshly caught seafood, and fun activities on board after nightfall.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Halong Bay overnight cruise

The next day on Halong Bay, let’s get up at dawn to admire the gorgeous sunrise over the turquoise waters of the bay. The cruise will continue to glide around the bay until it finally docks at the end of the morning. After that, you will return to Hanoi. Have free time at your leisure to explore further Hanoi City and go shopping around the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

After checking out of the hotel, meet your driver and guide at the lobby. They will accompany you on the way to Noi Bai Airport, where the flight to your next destination awaits.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi