Vietnam & Cambodia with Mekong Cruise

Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, you will find your professional tour guide and driver waiting for you outside the baggage claim area. After a warm greeting, you will be escorted to the downtown hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you. You could either stay at the hotel to adjust to the time difference or wonder around to feel the charm of this city.

Accommodation: Sofitel Metropole (5 stars)

After breakfast today, our classic Vietnam and Cambodia tour will start officially from Ho Chi Minh Complex, which is composed of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's stilt house as well as the Presidential Palace. After the visit, you will know how great and simple Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's founding father, is. Then we will come to the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. The former has a unique design and is dedicated to Avalokitesvara bodhisattva and the latter is the first national university in Vietnam, dedicated to Confucius and some Confucian sages.

At noon, a traditional Vietnamese lunch will be arranged at a local famous restaurant for you. After lunch, you will be taken to visit the Chinese-style Quan Thanh Temple and the soaring Tran Quoc Pagoda beside the West Lake. Then after a 1-hour cycle tour around the Old Quarter, you will enjoy an excellent Water Puppet Performance as well as a welcome dinner. Afterwards, you will be taken back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Sofitel Metropole (5 stars)

After breakfast, we will head for Halong Pier to board the luxurious Jasmine cruise. Along the way, you can catch sight of the fascinating sceneries, such as mountains, rivers, karst landforms as well as island villages. 

In the afternoon, you will be taken to a limestone cave to see the marvelous stalactites and stalagmites. Then return to the cruise for relaxation or some interesting activities, such as kayaking, diving and swimming.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: La Regina Legend Cruise (5 stars)

Today you can get up early to attend the Tai Chi class or view the awesome sunrise over the sea. Then, after enjoying morning tea or coffee in the dining room, you will be taken to explore the nearby karst caves and villages by rowboat. After finishing the visit, you will enjoy a bumper brunch on board. 

At noon, it's time to disembark and your guide will pick you up at the dock and then escort you to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your Siem Reap local guide and then be driven to the well selected hotel.

Meals: Brunch

Accommodation: Raffle Angkor (5 stars)

In the early morning, if weather permits, we will head to Angkor Wat to enjoy the stunning sunrise, which will be a special and wonderful experience. After that, we will head to appreciate some Khmer buildings of Angkor Thom, including the South Gate, the Bayon Temple, the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the Takeo Temple. These buildings were carved with elaborate designs, which deserves a close and careful look. Then after exiting from the North Gate, we will proceed to visit the Ta Prohm Temple, which is Angkor's most artistic site, almost swallowed up by the jungle. After that, you will be taken back to the hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Raffle Angkor (5 stars)

After breakfast, you will be escorted to the antiquated Rolous Group to find the temple relics of Bakong, Lolai, and Preah Ko. Rolous Group was built during the Angkor Dynasty in the 9th century, considered the beginning of Angkor architecture.

After that, we will proceed to the palace-like Banteay Srei, which is one of the most unique and exquisite buildings in Angkor, famous for its gorgeous colors and exquisite reliefs. Then visit the Preah Khan Temple, which was built in the 12th century and is covered by towering trees. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Raffle Angkor (5 stars)

In the morning, you will be escorted to the Tonle Lake Pier. Upon arrival, we will first take a boat and then transfer to the luxurious cruise. Along the picturesque Mekong River, you will appreciate the beautiful and idyllic tropical rain forests, which is one of the highlights of your Vietnam and Cambodia trip. Lunch will be served on board. After lunch, you will enjoy afternoon tea at an outdoor bar leisurely. If interested, a movie is available in the evening.

Friendly Tip: Affected by the water level, the cruise is not available in May and June.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

Today, if you can get up early, you could attend the Tai Chi class on deck. A morning exercise will energize your full day. Then, we will transfer to a boat and then go ashore to take a minibus to a local village. You will have a chance to watch the manufacturing process of earthenware and coconut candy in factories. Then, your guide will take you to the floating villages to see the wetlands. 

In the afternoon, you will disembark and take an ox cart to experience local people's river life at the Green School. Afterwards, we will go back to the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

This morning, you will learn about the education of Cambodian children onboard. Afterwards, you can have fun with local children and watch their talent performances. Later, you will be guided to visit the pre-Angkorian temple and the Wat Hanchey.   

In the afternoon, we will disembark at the port of Koh Oknha Tey and then take the tuk tuk to explore the nearby island. Later, when arriving at the Phnom Penh Pier, you will be free to tour the city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

In the morning, we will head for the Killing Fields and the Prison "S21" to learn about the dark history of the massacre of Rouge Khmer. Then, accompanied by your guide, you will see the pretty and well-decorated Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, which is known for the location at the confluence of the Mekong River, Tonle Lake and Bassa River. Afterwards, we will proceed to visit the National Museum, which houses about 15,000 items spanning different periods of history. Then after an interesting cycle ride, we will return to the cruise and enjoy a barbecue dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

Today, a lecture on modern Cambodian history and a culinary class will be arranged for you in the morning and afternoon seperately, through which you could have a better understanding of Cambodian history and culture. The rest time will be free for you to enjoy the picturesque views and relax yourself. 

In addition, please kindly note that the cruise will cross the boundary line between Cambodia and Vietnam and reach Tan Chau Town in Vietnam today.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

Today, the whole morning will be devoted to enjoying the charming view of the distinctive fishing villages around Tan Chau. Then after having lunch onboard, we will go ashore at the My An Hung Village to appreciate the rustic country scenery. Afterwards, return to the cruise and we will berth at Sa Dec tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

In the morning, your guide will accompany you to the Binh Thanh Island. After landing, you will be led to visit a traditional mat factory. Then you will have a chance to visit the Cai Be Floating Market to explore the local people's daily life. In the evening, we will dock at My Tho.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Jayarvaman (5 stars)

Today we will disembark at the port and then a comfortable private ride will take you to Ho Chi Minh City. After settled in a hotel, we will head for the city's central area to see the Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the War Remnants Museum as well as the bustling Ben Thanh Market. After finishing the visit, your guide will drive you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Des Arts Saigon (5 stars)

The whole day will be free for you to stroll around Ho Chi Minh City to have a nice glimpse of the exotic buildings and the prosperous city life.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Des Arts Saigon (5 stars)

Your 16 days private Vietnam-Cambodia tour will come to an end today. According to your flight schedule, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby and then see you off at the airport. Wish you a nice outward journey.

Meals: Breakfast