A RELAXING TOUR OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA – 20 DAYS
(Itinerary: Siem Reap – Angkor – Tonle Sap – Phnom Penh – Phnom Chhnok – Kep – Can Tho – Saigon – Cu Chi – Hoian – Hue – Halong – Sapa)
CODE TOUR : XSEC 0037 MULTI COUNTRY TOURS
Highlights:
- Admire the historic and spectacular temples in Siem Reap, Discover the civilization of Khmer Rouge through the giant Angkor Complex in Cambodia
- Visit Royal Palace and famous temples in Phnom Penh
- Experience Mekong river life and countryside views of Vietnam
- Explore some French colonial structures, pagodas & fascinating bustle market in Ho Chi Minh
- Discover the famous underground network of Cu Chi
- Visit the fabulous former imperial capital of Hue, the charming old port town of Hoi An
- Explore Vietnam’s elegant capital Hanoi
- Take a night aboard on magical Halong Bay
- Trek to some ethnic villages through natural featuring a diverse range of cultural relics in Sapa
Overview
Our 23-day Vietnam Cambodia tour package is perfectly designed for those who are looking for a unique tour to deeply explore gorgeous Cambodia, see Vietnam differently. Experience the best insights into Cambodia ’s and Vietnam’s culture, historical attractions, admire to see the spectacular rice field terraces in Pu Luong and tranquility experience the relaxation on a cruise on magnificent Halong Bay. Be seduced by Angkor Wat’s knobbly temples, aroused by active adventures via deep, long caves, curvy beaches and many more. Contact us now and explore all fascinating secrets about these two Indochina countries.
Tour summary:
- Day 01 : Siem Reap arrival
- Day 02 : Siem Reap - Angkor complex tour (B,L)
- Day 03 : Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - Tonle Sap Lake (B,L)
- Day 04 : Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B)
- Day 05 : Phnom Penh Full Day Tours (B,L)
- Day 06 : Phnom Penh- Phnom Chhnok - Kep (B,L)
- Day 07 : Kep - Rabbit Island tour (B,L)
- Day 08: Kep - Ha Tien border - Can Tho (B, L)
- Day 09: Can Tho - Cai Rang floating market - Saigon (B,L)
- Day 10: Saigon - Cu Chi - sightseeing Tours (B, L)
- Day 11: Saigon - Free & Easy (B)
- Day 12: Saigon - Da Nang by air - Hoi An (B)
- Day 13: Hoi An walking tour - street food tour (B,L,D)
- Day 14: Hoi An - Marble Mountain - Hue (B,L)
- Day 15: Hue sightseeing - Hanoi (B)
- Day 16: Hanoi - Halong (overnight on cruise) (B,L,D)
- Day 17: Halong cruise- Hanoi (B,L)
- Day 18: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village (B,L)
- Day 19: Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Hanoi (B,L)
- Day 20: Saigon - Departure (B)
DAY 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL
Private driver
Upon your arrival at Siem Reap International Airport via flight … you will be met by a driver of Xuanson Travel and be transferred to your hotel for check in. Free at leisure after long flight. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
The province is known for its verdant forests in the north and rice paddies in the south. The Siem Reap River meanders all the way through from Phnom Kulen in the north to the Tonle Sap Lake – part of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve – in the south. However, the most famous part of this province is the capital city of Siem Reap – the sixth largest city in Cambodia. Located on the shore of the Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap was only a village until the 19th century, when French explorers rediscovered the ruins at Angkor. As the ruins were gradually restored and more tourists were attracted to the region, Siem Reap became the vibrant, buzzing city it is today.
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
The province is known for its verdant forests in the north and rice paddies in the south. The Siem Reap River meanders all the way through from Phnom Kulen in the north to the Tonle Sap Lake – part of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve – in the south. However, the most famous part of this province is the capital city of Siem Reap – the sixth largest city in Cambodia. Located on the shore of the Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap was only a village until the 19th century, when French explorers rediscovered the ruins at Angkor. As the ruins were gradually restored and more tourists were attracted to the region, Siem Reap became the vibrant, buzzing city it is today.
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 2: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR COMPLEX TOUR (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, we start our visit to the World Heritage Site: visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm – one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue to visit the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. In the evening, climbing up Bakheng Hill for spectacular sunset view of Siem Reap city. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
Notice: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple
– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).
– Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat
– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.
– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).
Today, we start our visit to the World Heritage Site: visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm – one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue to visit the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. In the evening, climbing up Bakheng Hill for spectacular sunset view of Siem Reap city. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
Notice: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple
– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).
– Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat
– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.
– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).
DAY 3: SIEM REAP - BANTEAY SREI - TONLE SAP LAKE (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, we drive out (35 km) and visit the famous Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of Women). On the way back, we stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we excursion to visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the”Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place to place following water levels and current. Return to Siem Reap and stay overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
Today, we drive out (35 km) and visit the famous Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of Women). On the way back, we stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we excursion to visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the”Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place to place following water levels and current. Return to Siem Reap and stay overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
- Optional for balloon riding
- Optional for Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap
- Optional for a traditional Khmer massage
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 4: SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH (B)
Private driver
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh = 314kms (231kms by flight)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
After breakfast, you are transferred by private car (without guide) directly to Phnom Penh. You will be on the road for about 5 hours on 314 Km. Upon arriving in Phnom Penh, we transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangement. Stay overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
After breakfast, you are transferred by private car (without guide) directly to Phnom Penh. You will be on the road for about 5 hours on 314 Km. Upon arriving in Phnom Penh, we transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangement. Stay overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh
DAY 5: PHNOM PENH - FULL DAY TOUR (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
After breakfast, visit the notorious Killing Fields “Choeung Ek” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in ToulSlengPrison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue your visit to TuolSleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Russian Market for some souvenirs, then continue the visit to Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. Last visit today at Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda on a hill, which marks the legendary founding place of the city. Overnight at Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh
After breakfast, visit the notorious Killing Fields “Choeung Ek” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in ToulSlengPrison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue your visit to TuolSleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Russian Market for some souvenirs, then continue the visit to Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. Last visit today at Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda on a hill, which marks the legendary founding place of the city. Overnight at Hotel in Phnom Penh.
- Optional for boat cruise along the Mekong River, 1 or 1.5hrs
- Optional for Romantic cruise of 2,5 hours around Phnom Penh in “all inclusive”.
- Optional for Pottery workshop: Handmade with Angkor Designs
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh
DAY 6: PHNOM PENH - PHNOM CHHNORK - KEP (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Distance: Phnom Penh to Kep = 126kms
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
After breakfast, we drive to KEP. On the way we will stop and visit Phnom Chhnork, where you will discover some caves of pre-Angkorian ruins within the limestone. You would find various brick structures of 5th century AD amongst the stalagmites and stalactites that are formed within the cave. You would also find 4th century structures which are the evidences of the state of Funan. While you enter the cave you would find limestone formations in the shapes of elephants. The entrance of the second cave lies about 300 meters from the first cave and to reach there you have to climb various piles of rocks and go through small openings. Lunch at local restaurant then continue to Kep and check in hotel. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight at hotel in Kep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Kep
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
After breakfast, we drive to KEP. On the way we will stop and visit Phnom Chhnork, where you will discover some caves of pre-Angkorian ruins within the limestone. You would find various brick structures of 5th century AD amongst the stalagmites and stalactites that are formed within the cave. You would also find 4th century structures which are the evidences of the state of Funan. While you enter the cave you would find limestone formations in the shapes of elephants. The entrance of the second cave lies about 300 meters from the first cave and to reach there you have to climb various piles of rocks and go through small openings. Lunch at local restaurant then continue to Kep and check in hotel. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight at hotel in Kep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Kep
DAY 7: KEP - RABBIT ISLAND (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, we will take a short tuk-tuk ride, followed by 1 25-30 minute – journey by private fisherman’s boat. You will be transferred to the rustic shores and sandy beaches of Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) – just 4.5 kms off the South Coast of Cambodia. This is truly relaxing and seemingly destination. This island is blissfully undeveloped and this is the perfect place to enjoy snorkeling in the shallow waters, read a book in the shade, or simply relax and soak up the sun while your tour guide whips up a personal BBQ feast of fresh seafood served on the beach.
The trip finishes around 16:00PM and transfer back to your hotel.
Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight at hotel in Kep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Kep
Today, we will take a short tuk-tuk ride, followed by 1 25-30 minute – journey by private fisherman’s boat. You will be transferred to the rustic shores and sandy beaches of Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) – just 4.5 kms off the South Coast of Cambodia. This is truly relaxing and seemingly destination. This island is blissfully undeveloped and this is the perfect place to enjoy snorkeling in the shallow waters, read a book in the shade, or simply relax and soak up the sun while your tour guide whips up a personal BBQ feast of fresh seafood served on the beach.
The trip finishes around 16:00PM and transfer back to your hotel.
Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight at hotel in Kep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Kep
DAY 8: KEP - HA TIEN BORDER - CAN THO (B)
Private driver & guide
Distance: Kep to Ha Tien (Xa Xia border) = 20kms. Ha Tien to Can Tho = 147km
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, transfer by private car to Ha Tien Border (no guide).
Upon arriving in Ha Tien Border. Our guide and driver will transfer you direct to Can Tho. Upon arriving in Can Tho and check in hotel
Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Can Tho
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, transfer by private car to Ha Tien Border (no guide).
Upon arriving in Ha Tien Border. Our guide and driver will transfer you direct to Can Tho. Upon arriving in Can Tho and check in hotel
Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Can Tho
DAY 9: CAN THO - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - SAIGON (B,L)
Private driver & tour guide
Distance: Can Tho to Saigon = 170kms
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
06:30AM ~ 07:00AM Being at a wharf to board a boat for sightseeing the Cai Rang Floating Market which is the biggest and most colorful floating market in the Mekong Delta’s region.
In the very early morning, the river has become a busy commercial site where hundreds of boats packed with fruits, vegetables, plants and foods…line along the river and are ready for trading. Sellers will hang samples of what they are selling on the top of a long pole on their boats so that buyers can see from a distance what sellers are selling.
After the Cai Rang market, continuing cruising through small creeks to a local orchard and enjoying tropical seasonal fruits (included). Lunch is served at a local restaurant. This afternoon, we transfer back to the hotel. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Saigon
SUGGESTION TOUR: DINNER ON SAIGON CRUISE
6:45pm: Boarding on the Junk, then All of delicacies and drinks will be served & enjoyed the traditional music which be performed by Vietnamese artists.
7.45pm: Junk departures, starting journey on Saigon River to Thu Thiem Bridge, then back to NhaRong Wharf along the Saigon piers.
9:15pm: We will come back Boat Station, and then Driver transfers you to your Hotel. Finish Trip Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
In the very early morning, the river has become a busy commercial site where hundreds of boats packed with fruits, vegetables, plants and foods…line along the river and are ready for trading. Sellers will hang samples of what they are selling on the top of a long pole on their boats so that buyers can see from a distance what sellers are selling.
After the Cai Rang market, continuing cruising through small creeks to a local orchard and enjoying tropical seasonal fruits (included). Lunch is served at a local restaurant. This afternoon, we transfer back to the hotel. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Saigon
SUGGESTION TOUR: DINNER ON SAIGON CRUISE
6:45pm: Boarding on the Junk, then All of delicacies and drinks will be served & enjoyed the traditional music which be performed by Vietnamese artists.
7.45pm: Junk departures, starting journey on Saigon River to Thu Thiem Bridge, then back to NhaRong Wharf along the Saigon piers.
9:15pm: We will come back Boat Station, and then Driver transfers you to your Hotel. Finish Trip Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 10: SAIGON SIGHTSEEING - CU CHI TOUR (B,L)
Private driver & tour guide
Distance: Saigon to Cu Chi = 70kms
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
8:00AM We take an excursion to Cu Chi (70km north of Saigon) where you will visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defence against the French, and later expanded during the war. It was from here that the North Vietnamese waged their guerrilla warfare and you will marvel at their ingenuity and resilience. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms. The more adventurous may explore the deeper second, and even the third level tunnels. For those preferring to remain above ground, there is ample opportunity to view excavated areas from above. Your guide will advise you of the length and level of difficulty of each tunnel before entering – some are easily accessed by stairs. Lunch is served in a local restaurant.
Returns to Saigon in the afternoon. Then we will take a walking tour of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks. The tour will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street, past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral and then do shopping in BenThanh Market. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Distance: Saigon to Cu Chi = 70kms
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
8:00AM We take an excursion to Cu Chi (70km north of Saigon) where you will visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defence against the French, and later expanded during the war. It was from here that the North Vietnamese waged their guerrilla warfare and you will marvel at their ingenuity and resilience. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms. The more adventurous may explore the deeper second, and even the third level tunnels. For those preferring to remain above ground, there is ample opportunity to view excavated areas from above. Your guide will advise you of the length and level of difficulty of each tunnel before entering – some are easily accessed by stairs. Lunch is served in a local restaurant.
Returns to Saigon in the afternoon. Then we will take a walking tour of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks. The tour will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street, past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral and then do shopping in BenThanh Market. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 11: SAIGON - FREE & EASY (B)
Private driver
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, you have time to explore and shopping in this vibrant city. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, you have time to explore and shopping in this vibrant city. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 12: SAIGON – DANANG BY AIR – HOI AN (B)
Distance: Da Nang to Hoian = 23kms
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Free at leisure until the time to take a transfer to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arriving at Da Nang International Airport at …, our driver will be there to driver you to your hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoian
DAY 13: HOI AN – WALKING TOUR – STREET FOOD (B,L,D)
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
In the morning is the Hoi An Ancient Town discovery. You enjoy a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 – year old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Spending you time at sea, shopping or doing some fast services tailor-clothes made with best quality. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
15:00 – you will start the Hoi An Afternoon Street Food Walking tour which is available in the afternoon when street vendors are starting their business. Our 4-hour signature food tour combines food tasting with off-the-beaten sightseeing. This tour is designed to give you the confidence to go out and try street food on your own when you visit a heaven of street food as Vietnam. You also discover a different Hoi An – not beautiful decorating restaurants, not expensive cloth shop…This tour is a delicious and fun way to explore Hoi An just like a local.
You will be try below listed local food:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoian
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
In the morning is the Hoi An Ancient Town discovery. You enjoy a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 – year old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Spending you time at sea, shopping or doing some fast services tailor-clothes made with best quality. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
15:00 – you will start the Hoi An Afternoon Street Food Walking tour which is available in the afternoon when street vendors are starting their business. Our 4-hour signature food tour combines food tasting with off-the-beaten sightseeing. This tour is designed to give you the confidence to go out and try street food on your own when you visit a heaven of street food as Vietnam. You also discover a different Hoi An – not beautiful decorating restaurants, not expensive cloth shop…This tour is a delicious and fun way to explore Hoi An just like a local.
You will be try below listed local food:
- White rose
- Gridle Cake (Banh Trang Kep)
- Vietnamese coffee
- The best Bánh mỳ in Vietnam
- Bánh Bột Lọc – Vietnamese clear shrimp & pork dumpling
- Bánh ít – Vietnamese sticky rice dumpling
- Bánh khọt / Savoury Coconut Pancake
- Balut egg (Optional)
- Cao Lau noodle
- Slice pork wrapped with rice paper
- Dessert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoian
DAY 14: HOI AN – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – HUE (B,L)
Distance: Hoian to Hue = 120kms
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
In this morning, our driver will pick you at your hotel and then transfer to Hue Imperial City – the most important historical and cultural monument of Vietnam that was recognized as World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Along the way we will stop in the proximity of Da Nang for the “best coastal way” Hai Van pass, Marble Mountain with a handicraft village or Cham museum for a glimpse of Cham Kingdom once dominated across Indochina.
Upon arrival to Hue, have lunch at local restaurant.
Then go to hotel for check – in. Free at leisure to discover the city offerings.
Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hue
DAY 15: HUE SIGHTSEEING – HANOI (B,L)
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
After your breakfast at your hotel, our local guide will pick you at hotel around 08:00 am to join the full day tour in Hue. Start by boarding a boat to cruise on Perfume River then visit towering Thien Mu Pagoda. You will have opportunity to understand about the underlying legends of the pagoda that also about the origin of this city while enjoying a scenic panorama overlooking the idyllic Perfume River and faraway mountains.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Return to the center of Hue city to visit the massive Kinh Thanh Citadel. You will be able to see the sprawling complex comprised of the Imperial City itself, with museums, lakes, lovely gardens in a series of concentric circles.
Also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and once staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines. Nearly destroyed in the Tet Offensive, the ruins today house the Royal Library and the grounds flourish with mimosa plants and vegetable gardens. We transfer direct to Hue Airport for flight to Hanoi.
Upon arriving at Hanoi International airport, our driver will be there to drive you to your hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
After your breakfast at your hotel, our local guide will pick you at hotel around 08:00 am to join the full day tour in Hue. Start by boarding a boat to cruise on Perfume River then visit towering Thien Mu Pagoda. You will have opportunity to understand about the underlying legends of the pagoda that also about the origin of this city while enjoying a scenic panorama overlooking the idyllic Perfume River and faraway mountains.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Return to the center of Hue city to visit the massive Kinh Thanh Citadel. You will be able to see the sprawling complex comprised of the Imperial City itself, with museums, lakes, lovely gardens in a series of concentric circles.
Also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and once staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines. Nearly destroyed in the Tet Offensive, the ruins today house the Royal Library and the grounds flourish with mimosa plants and vegetable gardens. We transfer direct to Hue Airport for flight to Hanoi.
Upon arriving at Hanoi International airport, our driver will be there to drive you to your hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 16: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (B,L)
Distance: Hanoi – Ha Long = 160kms
Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise
Explore Ha Long Bay by deluxe cruise.
Notes: Ha Long Itinerary is subjected to change based on weather conditions and each Cruise.
08:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up from your hotel and head to northeast of Vietnam
12.30: Arrive Ha Long, transferred a by tender to Cruise on BaiTu Long bay
12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink with all staffs on board, listen briefly to safety on boat and activities included then check in cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising to the core of BaiTu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive to Cap La Island the beautiful area in BaiTu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy sunset tea (enjoy tea and fresh fruit).This time is regarded as “Happy hour”- Buy two get one free while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20.30: Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
(Please inform our guide if you want to join in karaoke activity)
Overnight in cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight on Ha Long cruise
DAY 17: TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR- HANOI (B,L)
Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise
06.30: Freshen up your new day with doing Tai Chi
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available
08.00: Explore ThienCanh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, BaiTu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature
09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine- “BanhCuon” by yourself.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier
12.30: Say goodbye Halong Bay then returns to Hanoi & transfer direct to Hanoi. Upon arrival, free or you to visit the narrow and busy Hanoi Old Quarter. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 18: HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE (B,L)
Distance: Hanoi to Sapa = 253kms
Private driver & Tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
7:00AM: Early morning, your guide & driver will meet you at the lobby of the hotel then leave Hanoi for Sa Pa on a six hour journey on the Vietnam’s longest and modern highway. Check in the hotel. Lunch is at the local restaurant
In the afternoon, we embark on a lovely walking tour to the hill tribe village of Cat Cat village, home of the H’Mong hill tribe minority people. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we will meet some of the local minority people on their way on paddy fields.. You can also see the old Hydro Electric Power Station which has built by the Frech time early 20 century, and beautiful waterfall that is the good place for resting. Back to Sapa.
And then go to Sapa Stone Church built in 1895 for pray. This church is considered as a hallmark ancient architectural integrity of the French and walk to visit local market in Sapa town with souvenir.., shopping. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Sapa
DAY 19: SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – HANOI (B,L)
Private driver & Tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today, you will visit Lao Chai & Ta Van village with a short leisurely walk, an excellent way to explore the daily life and familiarize yourself with the cultures of the H’mong and Dzay people who populate the region. The trek through the breath taking scenery of Sa Pa valley also gives you an opportunity to admire the amazing rice terraces. Transfer back to Sapa town. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
12:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sa Pa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.
SUGGESTION TOUR: CHANGE TO VISIT FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN BY CABLE CAR
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
Private driver & Tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today, you will visit Lao Chai & Ta Van village with a short leisurely walk, an excellent way to explore the daily life and familiarize yourself with the cultures of the H’mong and Dzay people who populate the region. The trek through the breath taking scenery of Sa Pa valley also gives you an opportunity to admire the amazing rice terraces. Transfer back to Sapa town. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
12:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sa Pa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.
SUGGESTION TOUR: CHANGE TO VISIT FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN BY CABLE CAR
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 20: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free time at own leisure until our guide & driver pick you up to Noi Bai Airport for departure to next destination. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast
Free time at own leisure until our guide & driver pick you up to Noi Bai Airport for departure to next destination. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast
Notice: Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
NOTES
1/ The weather & our latest advice on the weather
Northern Vietnam: Hanoi , Ha Long
- Dec – Feb: 10°C to 25°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March: 15°C to 30°C, season change, dry.
- April – June: 25°C to 35°C, some heavy showers.
- Sept – Oct: 25°C to 35°C, clear weather, occasional showers.
Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.
Central Vietnam : Hoi An, Hue
- Dec – Feb: 15°C to 30°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March – Aug: 25°C to 35°C, dry, ideal.
- Sept-Nov: 23°C to 32°C, rain risk due to atmospheric depressions.
Note: Occasional bad weather on the beaches from October to January.
Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta
- All year: 25°C to 30°
- Nov – June: 22°C to 34°C, dry and enjoyable especially from December to February.
- July – Oct: 25 to 35°C, showers late afternoon, especially in September.
2.The perfect time to visit Cambodia
- Cambodia is under influence of the tropical climate. The best time to travel to Siem Reap is from November to March, during the cooler months of the dry season, when temperatures do not rise above 30 ° C. In December and January, it can be a bit chilly, especially in the evening and in the morning. As of March, it will be very hot in Siem Reap up to almost 40 ° C – and especially in May, before the rainy season begins, which lasts until October. The humidity is then extremely high and in rural areas, many roads are no longer passable after the often heavy downpours.
3.Passport & Visa to enter Cambodia
- You will need a valid passport and a Cambodian visa to enter Cambodia. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Cambodia. Cambodia offers online visa processing.
- The Cambodian visa now may also obtain at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Cambodian immigration officials at airports now collect fingerprints upon entry using an inkless, electronic process. The visa on arrival is valid for a 30-day stay and issued at a cost of US $30 per tourist and US$35 per business traveler.
- You must prepare:
+ A passport valid for at least 6 months from the expiry date
+ 02 recent passport-sized (4cm x 6cm) photographs - Some nationalities are required to get a visa in advance at Royal Embassy of Kingdom of Cambodia in their country: Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Nigeria.
- On the other hand, the nationals of the Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.
4.Visa to enter Cambodia
- To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
- For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.
5.Foods should to try in Vietnam:
Food is a big deal in Vietnam, with most people dining out daily if not multiple times in a day. And who can blame them when flavors are so big and Vietnam food prices are so low? Though many start their day with Pho, even more choose other Vietnamese food favorites.
- Pho (Phở): Easily the most popular Vietnamese food in the world, Pho lives up to its vaunted reputation when eaten in its homeland.
The two main Vietnamese Pho varieties are chicken (Pho Ga) and beef (Pho Bo).
- Banh Mi (Bánh Mì): Unlike Pho which hails from northern Vietnam, the Banh Mi sandwich originates from the southern part of the country, allegedly in Saigon. Though they’re available all over the country, you will find the best Banh Mi sandwiches in Vietnam’s southern and central cities.
Most Banh Mi vendors sell the popular snack from mobile metal food carts, though more established vendors have permanent stores. Regardless of the cart or store, all Banh Mi vendors sell baguettes filled with a range of meats, paté, cucumbers and other savory ingredients.
- Bun Cha (Bún Chả): Always a local favorite, Bun Cha hit the international radar when President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain rolled up their sleeves to dip rice vermicelli noodles (bún) into little bowls filled with a grilled combination of ground and whole pork drenched in Nuoc Cham (Nước Chấm), a sweet yet savory sauce made with ingredients like fish sauce, sugar and vinegar. They both loved the experience and who can blame them – eating Bun Cha is fun.
- Egg coffee (Cà phê trứng): Yet another Hanoi invention, Egg Coffee is more of a dessert (think Creme Brulee) than a beverage. Made with egg yolks, sugar and condensed milk, Egg Coffee is the best drink you will eat in Vietnam.
- Bun Bo Hue (Bún bò Huế): Ironically, Bun Bo Hue translates to Beef Noodle Soup from Hue even though Bun Bo broths are often made with some pork. Other ingredients like lemongrass, shrimp paste, and lime juice ramp up the flavor. Adventurous eaters can also add cubed pig’s blood for even more flavor. Although Bun Bo Hue is easily available throughout Vietnam, the best place to slurp the spicy Vietnamese soup is in Hue where it was invented.
- Mi Quang (Mì Quảng): Mi Quang is wildly popular in Vietnam’s central hub of Da Nang. In Da Nang, the local favorite is cheap and available everywhere. For those unfamiliar, Mi Quang is a rice noodle dish featuring thick wide rice noodles served with a choice of proteins like pork, chicken, shrimp, quail eggs, mussels and eel served in a soupy, beefy broth. Mi Quang typically comes with a big pile of greens on the side along with a range of condiments like chilis and fish sauce. You’ll want to start eating your bowl of Mi Quang with chopsticks. Once the noodles are gone, you can switch to a spoon so that you get every drop of the tasty broth at the bottom of the bowl.
- Banh Xeo (Bánh Xèo): What’s better than regular pancakes? In Vietnam, the answer is Banh Xeo or sizzling pancakes.Inspired by French crepes and invented in Central Vietnam, Banh Xeo are yellow pancakes filled with a mix of ingredients including pork, shrimp and vegetables. Far from fine dining, diners often sit on little chairs in casual settings where they wrap Banh Xeo in rice paper and dip them in a special pork liver and peanut sauce before crunching into the crispy treats.
- Banh Cuon (Bánh Cuốn): Invented in Northern Vietnam but available throughout the country, Banh Cuon is a cheap, fun breakfast option for those days you’re not in the mood for soup. These steamed rice rolls come filled with a savory pork and mushroom filling as well as a bowl of sweet dipping sauce. Don’t look for a fancy Vietnamese restaurant to eat Banh Cuon. Instead, look for a crowded Banh Cuon stand where the staff, usually women, make the rice flour rolls to order by pouring the rice flour pancake mixture on special round griddles. Banh Cuon is really cheap, making it a great “off the map” meal choice.
6.Foods should to try in Siem Reap
- Cambodia is not only famous for the Buddist temples and Angkok complex, but also well-known for its appetizing and original cuisine. “Natural Sweetness” is the essence of Cambodian food, with vegetables and fruits being utilized largely, thanks to its rich resource all-year-round in a tropical country.
- Prahok: Prahok is a crushed, salted and fermented fish paste that is used in Cambodian cuisine as a seasoning. Fish are exposed to the sun for a day, flavored with salt, pepper, garlic and cold rice and kept in a jar for several months. After it becomes pasty and grayish, it can be enjoyed. Prahok is among the symbols of Cambodian cuisine.
- Green Mango Salad: Takes little time to prepare, yet the results can be great. Such a dish is top ideal for any meal and any time during the day. The salad plate features various vegetables and fruits such as green mango (of course), tomato, cucumber, bell peppers and other ingredients like peanut butter, green onion, fresh basil/mint, fish sauce, etc.
- Kralan Bamboo sticky rice: Kralan is a snack that is made from Cambodia sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and soybean in a bamboo tube. The bamboo tree must be the bamboos that grow in village because it has long tubes, contains a lot of water and has white flesh inside the tube. Bamboo tubes are burned in coal fire, all the faces of the tubes must face the fire to be well-cooked.
Jaggery sweet soup: Jaggery sweet soup’s main ingredients are coconut milk and palm fruits. Jaggery sweet soup is a sweet thick soup with potato cubes and green beans and best served in cool or with some ice. Its typical colors range from golden brown to dark brown. This dessert can be savored to balance all the hot and spicy food you may have tried in Siem Reap and boost your energy.
ACCOMMODATION
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
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- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
- Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| SAIGON | …. | …. | Chez Mimosa Petite / Queen Ann hotel / Bloom hotel or similar | Cicilia hotel/ Silverland Charner/ Grand Silverland / Eden Star hotel or similar | The Mys Dong Khoi hotel/ Hotel des Arts/ Majestic / Caravel Hotel or similar |
| CAN THO | Homestay | …. | Anh Dao Mekong2 hotel/ Kim Tho/Hau Giang/ Ninh Kieu or similar | Nam Bo boutique/ Irish Can Tho/West hotel/ Ninh Kieu riverside or similar | Azerai Can Tho resort / Vinpearl Can Tho or similar |
| SIEM REAP | Anou Home Guesthouse/Chamraoen’s Home/Sihariddh Angkor Villa | Ta Som Guest House/Mother home boutique | Central Boutique Angkor Hotel/Laniche D’Angkor Boutique/Angkor Holiday Hotel/City River/Treasure Oasis/Cheathata Angkor/Silk Angkor/The Frangipani Villa Hotel & Spa | Saem Siem Reap Hotel/Sokha Roh/Mother Home Boutique/Treasure Oasis Angkor | Hotel Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort/Royal Angkor Resort/Angko Micracle/Sokah Angkor/Angkor Palace Resort/Sak Mut Hotel & Spa… |
| PHNOM PENH | Capital Hotel | Khmer Village Guest House/Brigade Manager Hotel | Cardamon/King Grand Boutique/Town View III/River Home/Asia Tune/The Frangipani Living Arts Hotel | Ohana/Juliana/Harmony Phnom Penh/Kravan/ The Frangipani Royal Palace/Villa Langka/Iroha Garden Hotel & Resort | Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel/Palace Gate Hotel & Resort/Rose Suites/ Raffles Hotel Le Royal |
| KEP | Khmer Hands/Le Logis De kep/ | The Boat House | Atmaland Resort/Palm House Boutique & Spa/Mealea Resort/Sunset Valley Resort/Spring Valley Resort | Veranda Natural Resort/Rock Royal Hotel & Resort | Try Palace Resort & Spa |
| HUE | Hue homestay | …. | Serene Shining/ Serene Palace/ Thanh Lich 2/ Rosaleen hotel or similar | Emm Hue/ Thanh Lich Royal Boutique/ Romance/Eldora /Saigon Morin or similar | Pligrimage Village /Imperial/Azerai la residence Hue or similar |
| HOI AN | An Bang homestay | …. | Kim An hotel / Pho Hội riverside /HT village/ Hoi An ancient house resort or similar | Le pavilion Boutique/ Muca resort / Belle Maison/ Hoi An ancient Village or similar | Sunrise Premium resort/ Palmy Garden resort or similar |
| HANOI | …. | Maison d’Orient Hotel.. | Hong Ngoc Dynastie/ Icon 36/ Flower / Hanoi Era/Gondola hotel.. | La Siesta Classic Premium / Golden Silk/ Pearl/ Thang Long opera/Flower Garden | Sofitel Legend Metropole / L’Opera/ Movempick Hotel |
| CRUISE | …. | …. | Oriental Cruises/ V’Spirit Cruises…. | Swan Cruises/ Renea cruise/Calypso cruise/ Victory cruise …. | Dragon Legend cruise/ Heritage/Dynasty/Orchird/ Genesis cruise…… |
| SAPA | Sapa homestay | …. | Sapa Aroma hotel | Sapa charm/Lotus Arora hotel/Amazing/Bamboo Sapa hotel/ Pistachio.. | Silk path Grand resort |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: A RELAXING TOUR OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 20 DAYS
From…. To… usd /per
Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- 19-night accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
- Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced drivers
- Local-stationed English-speaking tour guide. He or she will provide you with the best local knowledge available.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary with authentic local food (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Hoian Street food Tour
- Boat excursions
- Entrance fees for sightseeing
- Complimentary Mineral Water on tour
Exclusion
- Domestic, International flights and airport taxes
- Vietnam, Cambodia Visas
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.
- Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion
- Surcharge for Public Holidays, New Year holidays and Compulsory dinners (if any)
- Early check in or late check out.
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.