12 Days in Vietnam and Cambodia

Around 08:00 – 08:30 AM, your journey begins as our guide and driver pick you up at your hotel. The first stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, quietly resting on a small island in West Lake since the 6th century.

You’ll reach the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here, you can admire the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stroll through the peaceful gardens to visit his Stilt House, and explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda built in dedication to the Goddess of Mercy.

Continue your trip with a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, offering a deep dive into the traditions of 54 ethnic groups across Vietnam. (On Mondays, we will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead).

After a delicious Vietnamese lunch around 12:45 PM, we head to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070, and a symbol of learning and culture.

In the afternoon, we move to Hoa Lo Prison, known as the “Hanoi Hilton” by American POWs, to hear powerful stories from the colonial and wartime periods.

Optional: For those who want a little more, choose to add a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter, a traditional water puppet show, or both, depending on your preference!

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

At 07:45 AM, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, and then you will depart for Ninh Binh with a 20-minute break along the way to stretch your legs.

Upon arrival, you will visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and explore the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties. You will also learn about royal history through excavation sites.

At 12:30 PM, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will board the sampan boats for a scenic ride through Tam Coc, passing through three caves and enjoying the breathtaking landscape.

In the late afternoon, you will return to Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner will be on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Enjoy some free time until our car arrives at your hotel to take you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon your arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport, our guide and driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can check in and settle into your room, which will be ready when you arrive.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide for airport pick up
• Transfer: Private car

Start the day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh City landmarks. You can view the iconic Independence Palace, which represents reunification, and admire the French colonial styles of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The War Remnants Museum has a poignant and moving experience as it showcases the effects of Vietnam’s conflicts.

Following a local lunch, you’ll venture to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary example of wartime ingenuity. Discover the underground network, learn how it functioned, and experience the conditions faced by Vietnamese soldiers. You’ll have the opportunity to taste local tea and cassava, and those interested can try their hand at the shooting range before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Our Service

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Start the day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh City landmarks. You can view the iconic Independence Palace, which represents reunification, and admire the French colonial styles of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The War Remnants Museum has a poignant and moving experience as it showcases the effects of Vietnam’s conflicts.

Following a local lunch, you’ll venture to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary example of wartime ingenuity. Discover the underground network, learn how it functioned, and experience the conditions faced by Vietnamese soldiers. You’ll have the opportunity to taste local tea and cassava, and those interested can try their hand at the shooting range before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Our Service

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transferred by bus to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The journey will take approximately 6-7 hours, depending on border traffic, as well as the time needed for breaks and customs clearance. Our guide will escort you from the hotel to the station.

Once you arrive in Phnom Penh, our driver will pick you up at the bus station and transfer you to your hotel. Meals will be at your own leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: None
• Transfer:  bus

The day starts at 08:30 AM when our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel. First, visit the Choeung Ek Genocide Center, located 15 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh. Known for its portrayal in the film The Killing Fields, this site is a chilling reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime, where over 17,000 civilians were killed between 1975 and 1978. At the center, you’ll find a 17-story glass stupa containing 8,000 skulls exhumed from mass graves.

Afterward, head back to the city to visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S21 Prison), a former secondary school turned into a detention and torture center during the Khmer Rouge era. If time permits, take a quick stop at Phsar Toul Tom Pung (Russian Market), known for its vibrant local goods and bustling atmosphere.

At noon, explore the Royal Palace, a stunning complex that serves as the residence of the King of Cambodia. Then, head to the National Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of Khmer art and artifacts, including sculptures, pottery, and bronze works spanning centuries. Finish the day with a visit to Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple perched on a hill, which is a symbol of Phnom Penh. The pagoda, dating back to 1372, is where four Buddha statues were discovered. Wat Phnom is a popular spot for locals to pray and relax while enjoying the sunset.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

In the morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the bus station for your 6-hour journey to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival, you will meet your driver at the bus station and be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The room will be available from 14:00 onwards. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Meals are at your own expense. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private bus

Explore the wonderful wonders of Angkor with a new group of friends!

Begin the day at the gigantic Angkor Thom complex, where you can see the distinctive faces of Bayon Temple and the jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm (the iconic Tomb Raider Temple). Take a break and enjoy Cambodian food at a local restaurant in the Angkor Complex, but you have to pay yourself.

First, you’ll visit the magnificent Angkor Wat, then proceed to Phnom Bakheng, from which you can witness a lovely sunset in the sky. As only 300 people are allowed at the top, we provide you with ample time to take in the views. At night, we’ll head back to town and ensure that we drop you off comfortably at your hotel.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer