Meals

As per the tour program: B-Breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Flights

Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh (incl. 20 kg luggage per person) Ho Chi Minh to Hue (incl. 20 kg luggage per person) Da Nang (Hoi An) to Hanoi (incl. 20 kg luggage per person) ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Accommodation

3-stars hotels: Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar Phnom Penh: LCS Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: Prague hotel or similar Hue: Cherish Hue or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Hanoi: Mina hotel and Spa Hanoi or similar Halong bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar 4-stars hotels: Siem Reap: Somadevi Angkor or similar Phnom Penh: Ohana Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh City: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar 5-stars hotels: Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle Hotel or similar Phnom Penh: Sokha Phnom Penh or similar Ho Chi Minh City: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Not included:

Insurance

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Cambodian New Year) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person, Cambodia: $30/person) X Services not mentioned above

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Day 1 Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival

Your Cambodia and Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Siem Reap. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2 Explore The Capital Of Ancient Khmer (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Capital Of Ancient Khmer (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to explore the famous Angkor complex. Start your exploration with the visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the best-preserved holy Buddhist gateway to Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century. Then visit Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace. Continue to Ta Prohm, a famous temple covered by trees growing out of the ruins. This temple is the one, where the most impressive scenes of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider were filmed.

In the afternoon, you will visit Hindu temples Thommanon, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo, the small, attractive temples in a good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Then continue to Angkor Wat - one of the “7th Wonders of the World” and a World Heritage Site since 1992. Famous for its beauty and splendor Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. After visiting Angkor Wat, you will get to the top of Bakheng Hill for the sunset viewing. Bakheng is the first temple constructed in the Angkor area. This mountain temple offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3 Siem Reap - Travel To Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Sightseeing (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap - Travel To Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Sightseeing (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your transfer to Phnom Penh by air-conditioned bus. In the afternoon you will visit the Royal Palace, which is currently a residence of His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal family. The palace looks like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, which serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds. Finally visit Wat Phnom Temple, one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh It was built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 4 Phnom Penh Sightseeing - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnom Penh Sightseeing - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Then visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market). Here you can find everything: clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic musical instrument. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 5 Discover Ho Chi Minh Half Day City Tour By Jeep (B) - Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discover Ho Chi Minh Half Day City Tour By Jeep (B) - Private Tour

In open-air Jeep car, you will see the city all in 4-hour tour and it is best way to explore the real culture. This private tour by Jeep gives you REAL INSIGHT about the city’s History, Culture, Daily Life, Architecture, Religious Life... This half-day tour is the perfect activity to capture a glimpse of the historic landmarks and sites of Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Emperor of Jade Pagoda, The Former U.S Embassy, Saigon Opera House, Ben Thanh Market...
Day 6 Sailing Through Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sailing Through Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.

Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.

Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies.

Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock. Afterwards, you will get back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 7 Flight From Vibrant Ho Chi Minh To Graceful Hue (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight From Vibrant Ho Chi Minh To Graceful Hue (B) - Flight Included

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hue. When you arrive at Hue airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 8 Hue City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

08:00 am - 08:30 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hue city center and get on the dragon boat to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.

09:15 am: Visit Imperial Citadel

11:30 am: Continue to see Dong Ba Market

12:15 pm: Have Lunch at a local restaurant

1.30 pm: Visit Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb

4.00 pm: Visit and take photo at Conical hat and incense making village

4:30 pm- 5.00 pm: Arrive at Hue city center and drop off at hotel
Day 9 Travel From Hue To The Most Picturesque Old Town Hoi An (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hue To The Most Picturesque Old Town Hoi An (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hue to Hoi An by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hoi An check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10 Be A Lantern Maker In Hoi An Acient Town (B/L) - Group Tour - Flight To Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Be A Lantern Maker In Hoi An Acient Town (B/L) - Group Tour - Flight To Hanoi

8.15 AM: Pick up at Hoi An hotel center

Visit the Museum of Folk Culture, Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall

Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop

11.00 AM: Lantern-making class 1 hour

12.00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant

1.00 PM: Tour ends. Drop off hotel

Then, taking the flight to Hanoi. Check-in your hotel and free at your leisure time to get your energy back

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 11 Excursion To The Natural Wonder Of The World - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Excursion To The Natural Wonder Of The World - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world’s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Day 12 Halong Bay - Back To Tranquil Capital (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Back To Tranquil Capital (B/L)

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Getaway From The Big City With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Getaway From The Big City With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)

Location: Moc village, Ba Vi district, Hanoi (About 68km from central Hanoi city, about 1.5 hours by car)

Highlight:

Harvesting tea leaves on a traditional, 30-year-old Tea Plantation

Cooking with a friendly local host

Visiting local workshops in the village

Cycling across the rice field and villages

Traditional Foot Soak with herbs following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority

08:00 – Private guide and car pick you up at your hotel/residence.

09:30 – Arrive to Ri village where you will start the trip at your host’s house with a welcome drink. Meet Duoc (Mr.) – a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner who tells historical stories with his own experience.

10:00 – Follow Duoc to his vast tea-farm and learn how to harvest tea leaves. This is a green and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the village. You may then help him pick tea leaves, and be shown how to collect the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage of Vietnam – the traditional tea. Carry on with the process of producing tea at his small workshop, most of the works there are manual.

11:15 – Have a ten-minute drive to visit another host family in Moc village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class with Chin (Mrs.). She will show you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes and you will then enjoy lunch with food you helped cook.

13:30 – Stroll around the village and visit some local families to understand rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hat and other local products are made.

14:45 – Enjoy a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields and interact with local farmers by chance.

15:30 – Wrap up your countryside tour by a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village.

16:00 – Drive back to your hotel/residence in Hanoi.
Day 14 Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

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14-Day Authentic Cambodia & Vietnam Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip 14-Day Authentic Cambodia & Vietnam Adventure

Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival

Explore The Capital Of Ancient Khmer (B)

Siem Reap - Travel To Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Sightseeing (B)

Phnom Penh Sightseeing - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Discover Ho Chi Minh Half Day City Tour By Jeep (B) - Private Tour

Sailing Through Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour

Flight From Vibrant Ho Chi Minh To Graceful Hue (B) - Flight Included

Hue City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Travel From Hue To The Most Picturesque Old Town Hoi An (B)

Be A Lantern Maker In Hoi An Acient Town (B/L) - Group Tour - Flight To Hanoi

Excursion To The Natural Wonder Of The World - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

Halong Bay - Back To Tranquil Capital (B/L)

Getaway From The Big City With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)

Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

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