Vietnam - Cambodia in 14 days

Trip Highlights

• Attend a Cao Dai religious ceremony, a unique religion integrating Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism.
• Experience an "Indiana Jones" adventure while navigating through the jungle to explore the recently discovered Beng Mealea temple.
• Get an authentic glimpse of Vietnam and Cambodia in just 2 weeks.

Trip Summary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Upon your arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals are at your own expense. Overnight in Hanoi.

 Red Bridge in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Morning pickup for a full day Hanoi city tour, including the Ho Chi Minh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, The Presidential Palace, House on stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda). Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Return to the Hanoi Old Quarter for a walking tour to discover daily life. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Hanoi.

 Flower vendor in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Halong Bay. Arrive at noon and board our traditional wooden cruise. Enjoy a day of relaxation, sightseeing, and swimming. Visit the floating fishing village and swim if the weather permits. All meals are included. Overnight on board.

 Vung Vieng floating village in Ha Long

Day 4: Halong Bay to Hanoi

Wake up to the sound of waves and birds welcoming the new day. View the sunrise over the bay, followed by breakfast and a visit to a beautiful limestone grotto. Walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Drive back to Hanoi for an overnight stay. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Hanoi.

 Cruise ships in Ha Long 

Day 5: Hanoi to Hue

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport, you will be transferred directly to your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a city tour, including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum, and Dong Ba Market. Dinner and overnight in Hue.

Dong Ba - The oldest market in Hue

Day 6: Hue to Hoi An

After breakfast at your hotel, discover the ancient capital city by cruising the Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the ornate tomb of Minh Mang. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, transfer to Hoi An, traveling over the Hai Van Pass and visiting the Cham Museum along the way. Check into your hotel in Hoi An and enjoy free time to explore the town. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Hoi An.

Cruising the Huong River

Day 7: Hoi An to My Son to Hoi An

Morning pickup from your hotel for the transfer to My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site located 50 km southwest of Hoi An. My Son was the capital and religious center of the Cham people, built between the 7th and 13th centuries, and is considered alongside some of Southeast Asia’s most significant archaeological sites, such as Angkor in Cambodia. Spend time exploring this area before returning to Hoi An around noon. The rest of the day is free for shopping or discovering the ancient town. Meals are at your own expense. Overnight in Hoi An.

Ancient Hindu temples of Cham culture in My Son

Day 8: Hoi An to Flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, enjoy a day tour of the city, visiting highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Saigon.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning pickup at your hotel for a drive to the Mekong Delta, enjoying the scenic landscape along the National Highway. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho and take a leisurely boat ride along the river to see stilt houses, fruit plantations, and fishing villages. Continue to Tortoise Island for lunch in the orchard garden. Then, take a boat ride to An Khanh for a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre. Enjoy seasonal fruit and honey tea, accompanied by "Southern Vietnamese folk music." Visit a family business representing rural life before returning to Saigon. Drop off at your hotel. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Saigon.

 My Tho

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi and Cao Dai Temple to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning transfer to the Cao Dai Great Holy See Temple, one of the most striking structures in Southeast Asia. Experience the vibrant midday ceremony conducted by Cao Dai followers. In the afternoon, visit the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a network where the Viet Cong hid during the Vietnam War. Watch an introductory video about the tunnels' construction, followed by an hour to explore the site. Enjoy tea and cassava, the guerrilla food from wartime, before returning to your hotel in Saigon. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Saigon.

 Cu Chi tunnels

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City to Flight to Siem Reap

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, a local guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 Siem Reap

Day 12: Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat Temples

Morning visit to Angkor Thom, the Great City, including the South Gate and Bayon Temple, famous for its 216 smiling faces. Continue to Baphuon Temple, a pyramidal representation of mythical Mount Meru, and visit the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, explore the World Heritage site of Angkor Wat, the most breathtaking monument of the Angkor group, before taking in the sunset from Phnom Bakheng, a natural-stone mountain temple. Return to your hotel in Siem Reap. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat 

Day 13: Phnom Kulen & Beng Mealea Temple

Morning drive to Phnom Kulen, the sacred birthplace of the Khmer Empire. Enjoy stunning views from the top and explore stone carvings in the riverbed, visiting hidden pagodas along the way. Take a refreshing bath under a picturesque waterfall. After lunch, embark on a thrilling "Indiana Jones" experience navigating through the jungle to discover the remarkable Beng Mealea temple. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Waterfall in Phnom Kulen National Park 

Day 14: Siem Reap

Enjoy your final day at leisure until it is time for your transfer to the airport for your flight home. The trip concludes here.

Siem Reap International Airport