Vietnam and Cambodia World Heritage Tour

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Vietnam and Cambodia World Heritage Tour; a unique 14 Day explorer tour of two magnificent South East Asia countries. Start in Hanoi with its beautiful boulevards. Then head to the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and the ancient capital of Hue. Whilst in Hoi An you have time to relax on the beach. Onwards to Saigon and the Mekong Delta and experience its day-by-day life.  No doubt, the climax of the tour is Siem Reap (Cambodia); best known for the Angkor Wat Temple.
And in between, spend a day with a local family for a homemade lunch. Watch a water puppet shows, take part in cooking classes and travel over spectacular passes. And if time permits a skilled tailor will tailor some handmade clothing for you. This trip has everything you want from a holiday. Join us know and see for experience a holiday of a lifetime 

At a glance

Day 1 Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel
Day 2 Hanoi city tour
Day 3 Travel through the Red River Delta to Halong Bay
Day 4 Cruise the bay and onward to Hue by flight
Day 5 Hue City Tour
Day 6 Set out on our spectacular drive to Hoi An.
Day 7 Exploring Hoi An – Tra Que & Cooking Class
Day 8 Hoi An – Danang and flight to Saigon
Day 9 Saigon City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 10 Explore the Mekong River.
Day 11 Flight to Siem Reap & Floating Village tour
Day 12 Visit the Angkor Highlighted Temples
Day 13 Visit the Khmer ruins one of the world's most impressive
Day 14 Last day in Cambodia. Depart Siem Riep

Highlights

> A fun ride through Hanoi on a Xich Lo ( tricycle)
> Visit the infamous Hanoi Hilton Prison and watch a traditional water puppet show
> Be mesmerized by the starlit night sky in Halong Bay
> Stop at a Buddhist Centre in Hue
> Step into a tailor shop in Hoi An and have a suit/dress made for you
> See the old and new sites in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
> Glide along small canals of the Mekong Delta and savor a tantalizing Seafood lunch
> The best part of the tour is exploring the famous Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap

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Itinerary

Day 10

Saigon – Mekong Delta (B/L)

  • Today we head to My Tho; to tour part of the Mekong River.
  • Board a local boat and cruise along the Mekong River passing local fishing port; where hundreds of fishing boat anchor to unload fresh fish. Disembark on Unicorn Island; where locals make a living from fruit trees.
  • A family on the island will serve us local seasonal fruits and honey tea whilst performing traditional southern music; called Tai Tu music.
  • Continue our exploration with a pleasant rowing trip down small canals and dense palm trees; experiencing the local villages between the islands to a small islet. We disembark and take a short walk through a local village set amongst a peaceful atmosphere and fruit trees and witness the unusual yet fascinating process of coconut candy in the making.
  • After filling up on Coconut candy; we stroll through a local village to a family home and tantalize our taste buds with a magnificent seafood lunch prepared by the family; with a unique experience of tasting local delicacies including ‘Elephant Ear fish’ and traditional Vietnamese rice wine.
  • We return to Saigon by the mid-afternoon.
  • Overnight at your hotel in Saigon.
Day 11

Saigon – Siem Reap by Flight – Floating Village – Angkor National Museum (B)

  • Breakfast at hotel and free time until your transfer to the Airport for a flight to Siem Reap.
  • Arrive Siem Reap Airport; meet & greet by our local tour guide.
  • Transfer for a city tour to visit local main shrine of Preah Ang Chheck/Chhom temple; and visit to Angkor National Museum which we can see the artifacts from the every part of Cambodia in the ancient time.
  • Afternoon drive to southern party of Siem Reap to embark on a short cruise on Tonle Sap Lake; Cambodia’s biggest natural water body.
  • The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village; friendly children in small boats and fishermen at work and sunset at Phnom Krom
  • Overnight at your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 12

Siem Reap – Angkor Highlighted Temples (B/L)

  • This morning we visit the ancient Khmer civilization site of Hariharalaya which flourished in the late 9th and earlier 10th centuries.
  • These are the earliest temples in the Angkor area and are referred to the Rolous group (Lo Lei; Preah Koh and Bakhong Temples).
  • Lunch with the local family and then we will continue to drive to the rural outskirt 35km from Angkor area to visit the smallest; but magnificent; Banteay Srei built in the 10th Century and dedicated to Shiva.
  • The temple was the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture and the bas-relief work is the best example of Khmer classical art remaining.
  • The pink sandstone structure bears a series of striking and beautiful sculptures; lintels; pediments and friezes. Khmers say the temple must have been carved by women for the details are too fine for the hands of a man.
  • On the way back to Siem Reap we will visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive reliefs depicting scenes of Vishnu as well as Krishna legends.
  • Overnight at your hotel in Siem Reap.

Inclusions

  • Meet and assist on arrival and departure by our local representative 
  • Transfer and intercity transportation as per itinerary in AC vehicle
  • Domestic Airfares (subject to conditions)
  • 13 Nights’ Accommodation in double/twin room at selected hotels
  • Meals: as mentioned 
  • Local English speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees

Exclusions

  • International flights – Departure & Fuel taxes (Contact us for best airfares)
  • Personal expenses, meals and drinks unless otherwise specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam - Cambodia Visa fee
  • Tips
  • Services not stated in the itinerary

Validity

  • Rate valid for travel between 01 APR 24 to 31 MAR 25
    High Season supplements applicable for travel between 20DEC24 and 10JAN25

    Contact us for any other date of travel required

Country information

Best time to travel to Vietnam
A good time to travel to Vietnam is spring (February to April and again in Autumn (August to October)
Overall, Vietnam enjoys a mild tropical or subtropical climate and aside from a few months a year in the high northern region you'll never need to worry about packing cold-weather gear.
But do bring an umbrella, especially if visiting from July to November, Vietnam's stormiest months.

Vietnam Culture and Greetings
When interacting with a Vietnamese, be sensitive to Vietnam’s history. The person you may talk to may have experienced the struggles of the Vietnam War. Thirty years on many Vietnamese still have physical and mental health problems from the war. Approach any topic regarding this with sensitivity and sympathy.
Objects should be passed, given or received with both hands together. Vietnamese people are generally punctual and expect the same standard from others. The Vietnamese are accustomed to shaking hands. Some Vietnamese might use two hands to shake by resting the left hand on top of the grasp with the other person's hand. Bowing the head while shaking hands indicates respect

Drinks & Food
Vietnamese food is always served fresh and flavourful. You will find lost of fish dishes, cooked with fresh herbs and vegetables. Local cuisine is healthy and light

Discover your environment
Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. Taxis are plentiful and can be flagged down on the street. Make sure the taxi has a meter set before starting your journey. Hiring a bike (Wearing a helmet is a must) for the day is popular and is still Vietnam’s most popular transportation mode, together with motorbikes. Express long-distance trains will take you comfortably between cities

Tipping
Tipping is very customary, especially in the most important tourist areas. It is appreciated y the receiver as salaries are on the low side and tipping makes up a sizeable side to monthly earning

Local interesting meals:
Drinking an egg-coffee is a must
Pho: Noodle soup usually with meat
Nem: Spring rolls with pork, noodles, egg and mushroom wrapped in rice paper
Banh bao: Steamed dumplings stuffed with onions, pork and other ingredients
Banh MI: French baguette with pickled daikon and carrot, chilli, coriander, cucumber and various cold meats 
Lau: Vietnamese hot pot
Bia hoi: Fresh beer produced daily and served cold in local bars and very refreshing (Low in alcohol)

Explore the best part of Cambodia and its famous Angkor Wat. The World Heritage Sites of Vietnam: Ha Long Bay; Hoi An’s Ancient Town and the Red River & Mekong Delta …and so much more.

See Vietnam in one fascinating trip: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh and the monolithic islands of Halong Bay.
Enjoy insider moments like… rolling up your sleeves. Join local farmers in the vegetable fields surrounding Tra Que village. Meet a family at Ngoc Son Garden House, as they share its royal history over homemade delicacies.

After all, combining the highlights of both countries, will open your eyes to the delights of Indochina and leave you awe-struck by these magical locations.