Pearls of Vietnam and Cambodia in 19 Days

Duration: 19 Days/ 18 Nights

Hanoi > Ha Long > Sapa > Hue > Hoi An > Nha Trang > Saigon > Mekong Delta > Siem Reap > Phnom Penh

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Overview

Discover the historic cities, stunning landscape and extraordinary beaches of Vietnam then travel to Cambodia to explore its capital Phnom Penh and the glories of the temples at Angkor on this comprehensive tour of Indochina’s highlights.

This post was last modified on June 26, 2019 9:14 am

Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival - Hanoi

Dinner

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel to check in and enjoy a welcome buffet dinner at a restaurant.

Hoan Kiem Lake, a Symbol of Hanoi

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour

Breakfast & Lunch

fter breakfast at the hotel, begin your city tour at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the famous One Pillar pagoda, then continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam established in 1076.

Have lunch in one of Hanoi’s famous restaurants then, in the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology, take a traditional cyclo ride around the city’s bustling Old Quarter, visit Dong Xuan market and finish your day with a water puppet show, a unique northern Vietnamese entertainment that delights both young and old. Free time in the evening to enjoy dinner and a stroll around romantic, historic Hoan Kiem Lake with the locals.

Overnight in Hanoi.

One Pillar Pagoada – Hanoi

Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong

Breakfast

Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30AM and drive to Halong, arriving at the port around noon. Our crew will welcome you on board the junk with a welcome drink and help you check into your cabin. A seafood lunch will be served and the 3.5 hour cruise around Halong Bay begins at 13:00, sailing past the amazing limestone karst formations including Mat Qui (Monsters Face), But Moc, and Cap De islets as well as Trong (Drum) and Trinh Nu caves, to a floating fishing village for a glimpse into this unique way of life.

Halong Bay

Explore Luon cave from 16:40 to 17:30 and enjoy plenty of time for swimming and sun bathing. Enjoy a great sunset dinner and relax on deck under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin. Overnight on the boat.

Day 4 : Halong - Hanoi - Night Train to Lao Cai

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Early risers will enjoy spectacular views of the landscape in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee and fresh fruit on deck. From the upper deck you will experience the stillness, fresh air and gentle breezes as you view the breathtaking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters, accompanied by the tranquil sounds of birds singing and cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against the boat.

Explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave from 8.00 to 9:00, and swim and relax at Titop Beach before returning to the boat at 09:30 for the cruise back to the harbor and a brunch buffet from 10:30 to 11:30, arriving in Halong port by 12:00 noon. Drive back to Hanoi for about 16:00 for time to relax and have dinner before being escorted to the Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai, departing around 22:00PM

Overnight on train to Lao Cai.

Halong Bay

Day 5 : Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat

Breakfast & Lunch

Arrive in Lao Cai around 06:00 and transfer to Sapa by car.

Check in to your hotel and have breakfast before meeting your guide at the hotel for a short trek to Cat Cat village, which belongs to the H’mong ethnic minority in the valley and has remained generally untouched by outside influences. Be amazed at the stunning views of the valley, the magnificent limestone mountains and the lush terraced rice fields and visit some local families to learn about their customs.

Head down into the valley to the “White Curtain” of the Cat Cat waterfall surrounded by a flowering valley and deep green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall are a popular place for taking picturesque photos and sunbathing during fine weather. Return to Sapa for a free evening to have dinner and explore the town.

Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.

Sapa – Rice Terrace

Day 6 : Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van Villages

Breakfast & Lunch

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a private car takes you to the Black Hmong Lao Chai village. Go on a short trek along the river to visit a hill tribe house and see the local women making their hand crafted traditional clothing.

Further down the road is Tavan village belonging to the Dzay people where you will learn about their lifestyle and customs. Trek back to main road to meet the car back to Sapa and transfer to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi.

Overnight on the train .

Kids Riding Buffalo At Lao Chai Ta Van – Sapa

Day 7 : Hanoi - Hue

Breakfast & Lunch

The train arrives in Hanoi around 4:30 in the morning and you will be picked up to have breakfast and lunch, relax, go sightseeing or do some shopping until you leave for the airport for flight to Hue.

You will be met by our representative in Hue and taken to your hotel for a free evening to relax, have dinner, and explore a bit of the city.

Overnight in Hue.

Hue – Perfume River

Day 8 : Hue City tour

Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long during the first decades of the 19th century based on the style of French military architect Vauban. Before leaving the Imperial city, you will visit the Imperial Museum where many historical artifacts salvaged from the Imperial City are on display, then head on to Khai Dinh’s tomb and eat lunch.

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the famous Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb, and the Dong Ba market.

Return to Hue for dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Citadel Hue – Imperial City

Day 9 : Hue - Danang - Hoi An

Breakfast & Lunch

Drive to Hoi An after breakfast, travelling over the Hai Van Pass and seeing beautiful Lang Co Beach on the way to Danang, where you will have lunch and visit the Cham Museum.

Continue on to Hoi An, stopping for a short visit at famous Marble Mountain en route. Check in to your hotel in Hoi An and have the evening free for dinner and sightseeing or relaxation.

The poetic Hoi An Town

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 10 : Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang

Breakfast & Lunch

Take a walking tour of ancient Hoi An after breakfast to explore this quaint town that was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries but with architecture and a relaxed lifestyle that has changed little over the years.

Walk through the ancient town center and visit centuries old merchants ‘homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant, colorful market. Have Lunch in Hoi An before transferring to Danang airport for flight to Nha Trang.

Pick up at Nha Trang airport and transfer to your hotel or resort to check in, have dinner and relax. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Hoian Ancient Town

Day 11 : Nha Trang

Breakfast

Free time to enjoy the beach and pursue your own interests.

Nha Trang Beach

Day 12 : Nha Trang

Breakfast

Free time to enjoy the beach and pursue your own interests.

Nha Trang Beach

Day 13 : Nha Trang

Breakfast

Free time to enjoy the beach and pursue your own interests

Diving in Nha Trang

Day 14 : Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast

Enjoy the day in Nha Trang before checking out of your hotel/resort and transferring to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

You will be met upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and taken to your hotel to check in. Have the evening free, do some sightseeing and relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sai Gon – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 15 : Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Breakfast & Lunch

Drive to My Tho province after breakfast to embark on a boat cruise around the Mekong Delta to observe the local lifestyle, visit a farm breeding snakes for traditional medicines and wine, and the famous floating markets. Return Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Free evening .

Floating Market on Mekong River

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 16 : HCM City tour - Siem Reap

Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, visit the former Presidential Palace the War Remnants Museum, the central complex of colonial architecture including Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall and the Municipal Theater, as well as Xa Loi Pagoda, Ben Thanh market and Cholon (China town).

Saigon – Notre Dame Cathedral

Transfer to the airport to fly to to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

You will be met by our representative upon arrival in Siem Reap and taken to your hotel to check in. Enjoy a free evening to have dinner, explore the town and relax.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 17 : Siem Reap City tour

Breakfast & Lunch

Wake up early to experience the sunrise at Angkor Wat, then start your tour at the popular South Gate to the Angkor temple complex before visiting the temples of Angkor Thom, built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII.

The major attractions of Angkor Thom are the numerous Buddha faces on the enigmatic Bayon temple, which had a function and symbolism that remains a mystery to this day. Then go to Baphoun, one of Angkor’s most spectacular temples in its heyday, the Terrace of the mysterious Leper King, and the amazing Elephant Terrace that once served as the king’s grandstand for public ceremonies.

Visit the famous Angkor Wat, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which is considered the most important archaeological site in Southeast Asia. Relax for a moment in the evening enjoying the view from the Phnom Bakheng Hill before returning to your hotel in Siem Reap.

Overnight and free evening in Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat – Siem Reap

Day 18 : Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

Breakfast & Lunch

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh.

Our representative will meet you at the airport in Phnom Penh and escort you to your hotel to check in and have lunch.

Spend the afternoon visiting the unforgettable Toul Sleng Prison, the largest detention center and torture chamber of the Khmer Rouge regime, and the infamous Cheung Ek Killing Fields. (Please note: both places contain graphic descriptions and items associated with particular historical atrocities that may be distressful for some visitors.)

Free evening and overnight in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh – Independence Monument

Day 19 : Phnom Penh - departure

Breakfast

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and enjoy free time until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

Phnom Penh

Prices

Prices are in USD, per person.

Hotel / Group 2 guests 3-4 guests 5-6 guests 7-8 guests 9-12 guests Single surcharge
3 Star 1930 1760 1580 1540 1520 565
4 Star 2400 2230 2050 2010 1990 1005
5 Star 3080 2910 2730 2690 2670 1680

What's included

  • Accommodation at hotels in as indicated in the program
  • Meals as indicated in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Transportation as indicated in program
  • All admission costs to places mentioned in the itinerary
  • Trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai and return : (4 berth, A/C, soft sleeper); Royal or Tulico for 3 or 4 star hotel options , Victoria Express for 5 star hotel option.
  • Flights from Hanoi to Hue; Danang to Nha Trang; Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City; Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap; Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
  • Tour guide at places on the itinerary (language upon request)
  • Boat trips
  • Letter for visa on arrival (excludes visa stamping fee at arrival airport)

What's excluded

  • Other meals, drinks and personal expenses
  • International air fares and airport taxes
  • Visa stamping fee for Vietnam and visa for Cambodia

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate

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United Kingdom October 8, 2023
10.0 24-day adventure in Vietnam and Cambodia
With Paradise Travel we developed a special tailor made multi-centred adventure of Vietnam and Cambodia that totally suited our needs and requirements. During this time any changes to itineraries have been accommodated with a pleasant and efficient response from a very professional and helpful travel experts. Our travel expert Tracy reimagined our adventure with a fantastic itinerary tailored to our wishes and requests. Paradise Travel's knowledge and experience was key to the success of the adventure. So in September 2023 we arrived in Hanoi, for our 24 day adventure. The adventure was well organized and went according to plan, any wrinkles were ironed out in a quickly and efficiently. All the guides and drivers were exceptional, friendly, caring, and extremely well informed with superb English, who were very willing tailor the tours to suit our wishes. Paradise Travel were exceptionally helpful and contactable at all times. We have travelled the world and plan so many more trips and would do so with complete confidence having a Paradise Travel to advise us. A truly amazing adventure. Five Star, I would highly recommend Paradise Travel
California, United States of America August 25, 2016
10.0 Private Sampan for 4 up the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City to Chau doc/ Phnom Penh

Our group, two daughters and two moms, enjoyed the private tour for just the four of us. The boat was small and authentic, yet very comfortable. The meals of fresh fruit in the morning on the deck of the boat were wonderful and service throughout the day of coffee, tea and cold cloths was enjoyed. Our guide was so kind and informative, taking us to brick factories, coconut factories, and private homes and churches. He was anxious to give us information about history and culture and environment. Of the three weeks we spent traveling through Vietnam and Cambodia, this was our favorite 4 days.

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