Best of Vietnam and Cambodia 15 days

Morning

Asiacharm tour guide will meet you at Pole No.10 (outside the Terminal Gate in the airport) and drive you directly to your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

You should rest after a long flight and prepare for the next day's itinerary. However, if you are so excited to explore the city, you can wander through the Old Quarter or book one of the below suggestions: 

NOTE:

If you cannot find our guide at the airport, do not hesitate to contact our sales consultants for instant support.

14:00 is the check-in time at your hotel, and if you want an early check-in, a small fee will be applied.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning/ Afternoon

Upon your interest, you can choose to enjoy your half-day city tour in Hanoi by car or motorbike or change the travel route. Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel.

You will visit these most famous attractions in Hanoi:

• Visit Vietnam's first university - The Temple of Literature for youngsters from royal and noble families, with a history of more than 1000 years. You will go to courtyards and witness traditional Vietnamese architecture.
• Admire an ancient temple known as a symbol of Vietnam's capital - One Pillar Pagoda, which has a unique architectural structure like a giant lotus emerging from the water’s surface.
• Go to see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - a historical site in the center of Ba Dinh Square that preserves the body of the iconic leader of Vietnam.
• Pass by the Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake: Tran Quoc is a religious, historical, and architectural valued pagoda, also one of Hanoi's most popular tourist destinations. You can admire the beautiful architecture, the serene atmosphere inside the pagoda, and also the poetic view of West Lake.

Have a delightful lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, and the rest of the day is all yours.

Note:

• The Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday, and from June to August.
• Morning or afternoon departure depends on the availability and the tourist's interests.

A Small Group Visiting One Pillar Pagoda

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning

08:00 - 08:30: After breakfast, start your journey to the outstanding World Natural Heritage in Vietnam - Halong Bay. You will be picked up and transferred to the cruise port in Halong after 2.5 - 3 hours of driving.

• Arriving at the port after the transfer, the staff will process the check-in procedure for you. After the safety instruction, your lunch is served when the boat sails to the bay. You will have a lavish meal while seeing the magnificent bay through the wide window of the cruise restaurant.
• You should take a short time to rest or take a nap before joining the afternoon activities.

Afternoon

Each cruise has a different itinerary depending on the boat you are traveling with, and you can participate in diverse aquatic activities such as swimming, kayaking, cave visiting, and sightseeing.

Then, you will return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the stunning sunset before having dinner. From about 19:00 - 20:00, you will be served a tasty dinner at the deluxe restaurant.

After dinner, you will have free time to relax and stay overnight on board. It's highly recommended to join the squid fishing (depending on the cruise) or sit on the sundeck and enjoy cocktails made by skillful bartenders.

NOTE:

Our tour guide will not escort you on the cruises and be replaced by crew members who are fluent in English.

Witness Beautiful Sight On Halong Bay Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight onboard

Morning

You can sleep until breakfast. However, it's highly recommended to wake up early and get to the sundeck for the Tai Chi class.

After breakfast, following the cruise morning itinerary, you will start a new excursion to explore more about Halong Bay - discover the amazing attractiveness of natural stalactites inside the Trung Trang Cave, or catch a view from the top of Titop Island, etc.

After the tour, you will be back on the cruise for check-out. Your brunch will be served while the boat sails back to the harbor.

Afternoon

Upon arrival at the harbor, our driver will pick you up and directly drive you to the airport to take a 1.5-hour flight to Da Nang. Our driver will be waiting for you at Da Nang Airport to transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Some cruises may organize Yoga/ Vovinam classes, you should ask our sales consultants for details. The activities on the morning of this day depend on the cruise’s itinerary.

Morning/ Afternoon

Go through the tranquil old streets of Hoi An with our tour guide, where you can admire the unique design of the ancient houses and observe the locals' daily life.

• Our guide will take you to the most popular sites in the town, such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Fujian Assembly Hall, which are cultural relics representing the elaborate antique architecture of the Hoi An Ancient Town.
• After the visit, let's have a cold cup of a special herbal drink made from lime, lemongrass, licorice, and other herbs, which is called "Mot" drink, from a lovely stall on the street.

If there's enough time, our tour guide will take you to a handicraft store where you can buy some souvenirs and see how people here make them by hand.

NOTE:

Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability.

Spend The Best Time At The Historical Japanese Covered Bridge

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

This is a free day to experience Hoi An. You can have a day for relaxation after a long tiring trip, taste more outstanding street foods, and go shopping for handicraft products and souvenirs.

Otherwise, you may consider some suggestions for day tours below:

Do Farming Activities in Cam Thanh village

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning

Enjoy your delightful final breakfast in Hoi An then transfer to Da Nang Airport for the 1.5-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. 

After arriving, get to Pole No.10 (outside the terminal gate) to meet our driver. You will be transferred directly to your hotel.

The rest of the day is yours. You can take a nap and relax for the rest of the day for the next tour tomorrow, or try to explore the city in your own way.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Morning/ Afternoon

Have a half-day city tour of some of the most typical sites in Ho Chi Minh City: 

• Pay a visit to the Reunification Palace - the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam in the past and is still well preserved till the present.
• Built by the French in the 19th century and now known as the symbols of Saigon, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office are picturesque buildings with impressive colonial designs that you should pass by.

After the sightseeing, you will see a local market, where you can learn how to bargain while shopping here, and buy some lovely souvenirs for your loved ones when going home.

Return to your hotel and have free time for the rest of the day.

NOTE:

Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability.

Enjoy The Vibrant Vibes of Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, your today's trip will start by getting on a boat cruising across the Tien River. You can catch a glimpse of the tranquil atmosphere of local life here and enjoy the view of small old houses on the river bank.

• The boat brings you to local villages, and you can witness the culture here by visiting places that produce traditional products such as coconut candy, rice paper, etc., and even have a chance to taste these specialties.
• Going along the small village road, you head to the bee farm, where you can learn about beekeeping and enjoy a cup of honey tea.

After that, the tour guide will take you to Tan Phong Island through the Tien River. The local orchard - a world of diverse tropical fruits - is your must-visit place, and you can surely try these fresh fruits here. 

Your lunch will be served after the fascinating orchard tour.

Afternoon

You will be transferred to Can Tho to stay overnight.

NOTE:

Cai Be floating market has been closed, so you will enjoy the sceneries of the Tien River before going to local villages.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Morning

• Wake up early and visit the famous Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho, which is one of the biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. You can see the vibrant local life here and even try various tasty tropical fruits and some local cuisine, which are sold by boat traders.
• Sitting on a boat and traveling along the Mekong River will give you an interesting opportunity to explore the canal network covered by water coconut trees.

At the end of the tour, you will be served lunch before being transferred to Chau Doc

Afternoon

Travel from Can Tho to Chau Doc to prepare for your trip to Cambodia the next day.

Relax With Partner While Visiting The Floating Market

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Morning

• After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the boat station to take a speed boat to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
• Upon arrival, our local driver will wait for you at the dock and drive you to your hotel in Phnom Penh. The rest of the day is spent on your choice, you can explore this city on your own, or spend time on relaxing to gain energy for the next expedition.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Morning

After having breakfast, follow our Cambodian guide to travel on a morning city tour in Phnom Penh.

• Have a quick visit to the Independence Monument and then get directly to the Royal Palace, a typical royal construction in Khmer style and still the royal family's home. This palace is where you can get a glimpse of Cambodian culture and heritage.
• Nearby is the National Museum, the world's finest collection of Khmer sculptures, which exhibits over 5,000 objects that can tell you more about Cambodia's history.
• Finally, the last place is Wat Phnom, one of the popular Buddhist temples in Cambodia, located on a sacred hill in the city where you can hear a story about how Phnom Penh was born.

Afternoon

Transferring from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, our tour guide will take you to the Mekong Bus Station to have a 6-hour trip to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, get to the hotel for relaxation and prepare for the Angkor exploration the next day.

NOTE:

Our tour guide won't escort you during your bus transfer but will meet you at Siem Reap.

Half-day Phnom Penh City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Morning

Visit the jungle Ta Prohm Temple, one of the “bucket list” attractions that you must see in Siem Reap. You might have known that this place was used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film, Tomb Raider. Just to explore this mysterious temple by going through dark hallways and witnessing the ancient trees that grow overhead.

Explore the last antique capital of the Khmer Empire, the Angkor Thom. Then admire the majestic Bayon design of this temple, with complicated stone carvings.

Afternoon

Discover Angkor Wat, one of the most important and impressive archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Last but not least, take a view of the wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.

Savour your tasty buffet dinner while enjoying the Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a restaurant.

Ta Prohm - A Must-visit Place

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

This day is free to explore Siem Reap by yourself. There are many recommendations: hit the markets for some delicious street food, indulge in a traditional Khmer massage, or get one final insight into the heart of Cambodia with a cooking class.

Try Some Cambodia Street Food

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

• Your trip comes to an end after breakfast with no further activities planned.
• Get to the Siem Reap International Airport for your next flight to go home.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA