On this 14-day journey, which is jam-packed with cultural exploration, gorgeous landscapes, ancient history, and delectable cuisine, explore the finest of Vietnam and Cambodia. Cruise the calm waters of Halong Bay, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Vietnam’s rich battle history, historic treasures, and imperial cities. To economize on transit time, take two domestic flights through Vietnam and kick back and enjoy. Explore the vibrant floating marketplaces and verdant surroundings of the Mekong River on a cruise. Accept the well-organized mayhem in the nation’s capital while discovering priceless customs like silk and ceramics manufacturing. Admire the Temples of Angkor Wat, the biggest and most magnificent religious complex in the world!
This action-packed journey across Vietnam and Cambodia is filled with genuine, one-of-a-kind, and unforgettable experiences!
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), after completing all necessary customs procedures, make your way to the exit gate. Your guide and driver will be waiting for you in the lobby, holding a signboard with your name. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy your free time at leisure.
A visit to this site is a good way to begin your exploration of the area. Located nearby is the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple constructed in 1049. Its wood exterior resembles a lotus bloom, and it rests on a solitary stone pillar. What follows is a visit to Vietnam’s first national university, the Temple of Literature, which dates back to the late eleventh century.
End your day with a captivating water puppet show, a distinctive art form from northern Vietnam. Legend has it that locals would amuse themselves by controlling puppets above the water in the Red River Delta’s flooded rice fields. Featuring musical numbers and colorful wooden puppets, the program takes viewers on a musical journey through rural life and national history.
After getting some rest at the hotel, we’ll have a leisurely stroll around the Old Quarter and explore the vibrant world of Vietnamese street cuisine at approximately 15:30. Make Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup), the national meal, your first stop. After that, take some time to explore a neighborhood market and take in the sights, sounds, and aromas of the hundreds of different foods available. Try cooked rice powder with Vietnamese spices by taking a seat at a small Banh Duc establishment. Depending on the weather, banh duc will be served either cold or hot. The next place you visit is a little store that serves a wide variety of traditional Northern cakes, including Com cake, also known as young rice, which is regarded as a staple of every Hanoian’s upbringing. To get a sense of the typical Hanoi “tube houses,” follow your guide to a little lane. You will make a stop at Banh My Lan Ong to sample their renowned Pâté and bread. You may have various Vietnamese sweets, such as Che, which are sweet soups, after the banh mi. After that, have some Vietnamese egg coffee to round out your journey before heading back to your accommodation.
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a scenic drive to Halong Bay. The breathtaking landscape of thousands of limestone islands jutting out of the emerald sea is an iconic image of Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to fully appreciate this natural wonder. The journey takes around 2.5 hours, including a 20-minute stop en route. Upon arrival at the jetty in Halong City around noon, complete check-in formalities and board the boat. After a warm welcome, enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising towards the stunning bay. In the afternoon, the boat will visit various attractions and other activities, depending on the cruise itinerary, or you can simply relax on board. As the day draws to a close, the boat will anchor for the night amidst the karst formations. Savor a delectable dinner on board and spend a relaxing time on board.
Take a journey out of the city to the Mekong Delta. Proceed to Ben Tre to take a boat trip on the Mekong River along the Vam Xep canal, where local handicrafts and coconut sweets are produced.
Get up early in the morning to see the sunrise over the Angkor Temple. Then, get back to the hotel to have breakfast, after which we will continue discovering Angkor Wat, a temple complex built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. Then, we will see the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the Preah Khan temple. 