14 day Luxe Vietnam and Cambodia - Private

Upon arrival, clear customs and immigration and proceed towards the exit, where you will meet our representative, who will transfer you to your Hanoi Hotel.

Breakfast at your Hotel.
Join your guide for a city tour of Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, or Han Oi, as known by the locals. Rich in history, the old center dates back to the 14th century.
Wander past colonial architectural landmarks that will transport you back in time. Hanoi's ancient city is now vibrant, with modern art galleries, restaurants, and shops.
Some highlights of your tour: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and The Temple of Literature; visit Hanoi's Ethnology Museum and its fascinating exhibitions about the diverse hill tribes in Vietnam and the Hanoi Hilton Museum. End your tour with a Water Puppets Show, a fantastic art show originating in Northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi.
This unique form of Vietnamese art derived from the wet rice civilization of South East Asia.

Following breakfast, you'll journey to the famous Ha Long Bay, where you'll board the Cruise in Ha Long Bay and enjoy a cruise amidst the stunning limestone karsts that punctuate the waters of the bay, carved over millions of years by the action of the wind and sea.
Ha Long Bay includes 1,600 islands and islets featuring spectacular limestone pillars rising from the sea, creating breathtaking landscapes. Upon boarding, enjoy a welcome drink and complete check-in procedures. After a traditional Vietnamese lunch, relax on the sundeck, admiring the fascinating formations in the bay.
This afternoon, there is the opportunity to swim or kayak at one of the natural lagoons.
Back on the ship, there is a traditional Vietnamese food cooking class.
You'll get acquainted with some Vietnamese dishes, from fresh ingredients to preparation. After dinner on board, you can enjoy a drink at the bar before retiring for the night.

Start your morning early to enjoy the captivating sunrise, followed by a Tai Chi session. A light breakfast follows before departing for a short excursion to one of the natural caves in the area.
Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch as the ship sails to port.
Upon disembarking, meet our Representative, who will transfer you to Hanoi airport for your flight to the coastal city of Danang. Upon arrival, meet our Representative, who will assist you with transferring to Hoi An.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the surrounding area.
Explore this one-time trading port, past crumbling shophouses and weathered pagodas, while traditional sampans move the locals across town.

After breakfast, join your guide for a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town. It is famous for its architecture, which dates back to the 15th and 19th centuries.
Merchants from China, Japan, and later Europe settled in Hoi An, creating a unique fusion.
Some of the highlights of your tour include visiting a local family chapel built by prominent merchants and official families as the center of ancestor worship.
Also, see a Chinese-style Pagoda or Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda.
The first bridge in Hoi An was constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese Quarter across the stream.
Also, visit the Fukien Association Temple, Ceramic Museum, and Chua Ong Temple.

After breakfast, drive to the well-known Tra Que vegetable village.
Tra Que is a small village 3km north of Hoi An's Old Town. It is located between the De Vong River and Tra Que Alga Pond. Here you will visit a farmer's house.
Enjoy a welcome drink before strolling around the vegetable garden with your guide.
Then, join the farmer in learning and practicing the traditional farming ways of preparing the land and fertilizing the land with seaweed, which is exploited from the nearby river.
You are also invited to prepare and cook famous local dishes such as "Banh Xeo" pancakes and "Tam Huu" rolls with the guidance of the farmer's family.
Enjoy your lunch with local specialties and dishes that you made yourself.

Breakfast at your Hotel.
Later depart for Danang’s airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival meet our representative who will assist you with transfer to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City ( also known as Saigon ) is the largest city in Vietnam.
Saigon was the capital of the French protectorate.
The city lies along the Saigon River (Song Sai Gon) north of the Mekong River delta, about 80 km from the South China Sea.

Breakfast at your Hotel.
Join your guide for a tour of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. The tunnels were a substantial Viet Cong base during the American War.
Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network was the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War.
It was the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam's base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968.

After breakfast, travel from Saigon to Bến Tre, the capital city of Bến Tre Province in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam.
Ben Tre is the land of Vietnam's coconut kingdom, with as much as 40,000 hectares of coconut plantation.
Explore the Mekong River and coconut canals as you enjoy the pristine landscapes, passing by laid-back local villages. There will be stops along the canal to chat with local people at a traditional brickwork factory and coconut processing workshop.
Ride a motor cart (xe lôi) along the local roads, pass rice fields and vegetable farms, and see the local way of life.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
Before returning to Saigon, explore Ben Tre's small canals on a hand-rowing sampan (traditional local rowing boat).

After breakfast at your hotel transfer to Saigon’s airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival proceed to clear customs and immigration.
American or Canadian passport holders need to purchase a tourist visa upon arrival.
Other passport holders consult your local Consulate.
Meet our representative who will assist you with transfer to your hotel. Siem Reap is the capital of Cambodia, as well as its second-largest city.
Known worldwide for being home to the famous Angkor Archeological Park.

After breakfast this morning, you'll travel to Tonle Sap Lake, where you'll board a boat for a tour of the floating villages.
Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is home to floating villages that support themselves from fishing.
Visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located about 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake.
Then, continue to Wat Bo, a large, highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century.
Also of interest is the extensive collection of Buddha statues behind the Buddha.
Then, take a short walk along the road in front of the King's Residence to see the Main Shrine, where the local people usually worship; you will see the local worshipers buying jasmine and lotus flowers before entering.

Early rise ( approx. 04:30 ) depart to Angkor Wat to experience the sunrise.
Discover the sprawling Angkor complex's majestic towers and intricate bas-reliefs. It is a sight to behold.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
It is time to return to Angkor Wat and start your sightseeing again; explore the ancient ruins of the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight.
There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers that embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure, giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. Note:
To visit the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple you must wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no shorts, miniskirt or short trousers).
This site is closed on the Buddhist Sabbath and religious days (four days a month).