Embark on an extraordinary 15-day adventure through the heart of Vietnam and Cambodia. This itinerary blends cultural exploration, culinary discovery, and natural wonders, offering an unforgettable travel experience.
Your journey begins in Hanoi, a city of history and flavour. Explore iconic landmarks and take a guided street food tour through the Old Quarter. Next, sail through the breathtaking limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay on an overnight junk boat cruise, with options for kayaking and an onboard cooking class. You'll then travel by sleeper train to Hue, the former imperial capital, and Hoi An, a charming UNESCO-listed ancient town where you'll make and release your own lanterns.
From there, you'll delve into the authentic local life of the Mekong Delta, where you can try your hand at catching fish for your own dinner. The final leg of the journey takes you across the border into Cambodia. First, you will visit the poignant capital of Phnom Penh and then travel to Siem Reap. Here, you'll embark on a full-day exploration of the magnificent temples of Angkor, the majestic heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. This two-week odyssey is a deep and meaningful encounter with two of Southeast Asia’s most captivating nations.
Throughout this journey, your comfort and a commitment to sustainable travel are paramount. Your accommodation includes 4-star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration. For a truly authentic experience, you'll also spend a night at a sustainable eco-lodge in the Mekong Delta, a night on a traditional junk boat in Ha Long Bay, and another on an overnight sleeper train for a classic travel experience. This trip is designed to not only showcase the region's highlights but also to support local communities, with sustainable tourism elements woven into the itinerary. This two-week odyssey is a deep and meaningful encounter with two of Southeast Asia's most captivating nations
Local culture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Everything was smooth - hotels were clean and well-located, transportation was on time, and guide was professional and enthusiastic. I especially loved the overnight experience on cruise in Mekong Delta and Halong Bay. This tour was perfect for someone wants to explore but also have time to relax. Thanks for making this so enjoyable!
We will pick you from your hotel about 08:00 am to enjoy an amazing half day tour of Phnom Penh.
The first stop is Wat Phnom, the highest religious structure in this city. Next up on the itinerary is a stop at the Royal Palace, a complex of buildings serving as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia and Silver Pagoda, which is situated to the south of the Royal Palace and is famous for its small green crystal Buddha.
We then proceed to the nearby the National Museum, showcasing the magnificence and grandeur of the Khmer civilization and Angkor. Explore various exhibits such as the zen-like ‘Gallery of a Thousand Buddhas’, featuring a fine collection of images, the pre-Angkorian periods of Funan and Chenla; the great Khmer kings; Angkor Wat; Angkor Thom; and the inscriptions.
Head back to your hotel. End of service.
We will pick you from your hotel at 8.30 am for an amazing full day tour of Phnom Penh. Around 9:00, you will take a cyclo tour and discover the impressive French Khmer colonial structures in Phnom Penh.
Next up on the itinerary is a chance to visit the site of the film “City of Ghosts” starring Matt Dillon and Gerard Depardieu. Proceed to Wat Phnom, where you can spot monkeys, have your fortune told and even feed the elephant.
After that, you will visit Central Market, which is situated in a special domed Art Deco building. Head over to the Independence Monument and the Cambodia/Vietnam friendship monument for some stunning photographs.
Around 12:30 pm, we will sample traditional Khmer delicacies at a not for profit organization founded to aid Cambodia’s street children. After a short rest, we proceed with the next part of the tour (around 14:00 pm).
Now that we've done enough sightseeing, we move on for a shopping adventure at the sprawling Russian Market, one of the most popular markets in Phnom Penh to buy something as souvenirs and know more about the daily life of locals here.
Finally, end your tour with a walk on the riverfront at the Chaktoumok where you can enjoy other culinary delights. Head back to your hotel where the tour ends at 5.00 pm.
Discover the great palaces and pagodas of Phnom Penh on this 6-hour afternoon tour. Visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, Silver Pagoda, and the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum while you admire Khmer era architecture and learn about the notorious Killing Fields.
Explore the troubled, but fascinating history of Cambodia on this sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh, and visit some of the city’s most beautiful pagodas and palaces, as well as the infamous genocide museum of Tuol Sleng.
Following a hotel pick-up, your guide will take you to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by the French after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong. Located on the western banks of the Tonle Sap River and Mekong River, the palace complex features stunning Khmer architecture, divided into 4 main compounds.
The grounds of the palace are also home to the Silver Pagoda, which received its name because its floor is made of 5,329 silver tiles. Learn about the Khmer kings who resided here the whole time except during the period when the Khmer Rouge took control in 1975. See gold and jeweled Buddha statues in the Silver Pagoda, and the Angkor Wat style Bell Tower.
Then, learn about the turbulent years of the Khmer Rouge at the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Located in a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21, the Genocide Museum traces the story of the Killing Fields and the torture and executions that took place from 1975-79. See exhibits that tell the stories of some of the estimated 20,000 prisoners that were killed.
Return to the city center for a drop off at your hotel. Or you can opt to drop off at a riverside café or a bar if you want to enjoy the sunset.
This full-day private tour to Banteay Chhmar, one of Cambodia's most important and least understood temples from the Angkorian period, starts from Siem Reap. The temple complex, its moat, baray (reservoir) and surrounding unspoilt environment comprises a unique archaeological site and a vital link in Cambodia's cultural heritage.
Banteay Chhmar is the 4th largest temple dating from the Angkorian period. There are nine satellite temples as part of the temple complex. In addition, Banteay Torp, another intriguing temple well-worth seeing, is only about 12 kilometres south of the main temple.
After the tour finishes at Banteay Chhmar Temple, we will transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Immerse yourself in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia on a 13-day Premium adventure. Uncover the oriental influences of the historic Asian traders, settlers and indigenous people that have made this part of the world a cornerstone for empires and colonies. From navigating the various fusions of east and west in Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to cruising the natural UNESCO World Heritage listed wonderland of Halong Bay and exploring war time monuments, and experiencing one of the world’s great archaeological treasures at Angkor, this journey will share the best of these countries’ history, nature and tradition.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Halong Bay, Ho
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh
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We will pick you from your hotel at 8 am and join us on an amazing tour that lets you learn the concepts of shadow puppet making.
This form of art is incredibly popular as a stunning form of art, and offers culture lovers visiting Cambodia a unique sense of history and culture. Among the many forms found here, the Shadow Puppet show is easily the best one that the country has to offer.
This traditional craft of puppet making appeared centuries ago and has been preserved during the Civil war with the support of several non-government organizations. Once you're in Cambodia, you shouldn't miss out a chance to experience this incredible craft by making a shadow puppet on your own. If you're looking for a unique souvenir to bring back home, this is easily the souvenir you'll ever find in Cambodia.
Head back to your hotel at 12.00 pm.
We will meet you at your hotel at 7:30 am with the mountain bikes. We will leave Siem Reap and follow some small bucolic roads west of the city. We will cycle through the countryside and cross villages. We will see temples, traditional houses and the daily life of the villagers at the markets and the farmers in the rice fields. At about 9:30 am, we will arrive at the village of Puok where we can visit the local market and the Silk farm, an applied research and vocational training center for all silk-related jobs which is part of Artisans d'Angkor from the Chantiers-Ecoles. This company was created to help young people to find work in their home villages and was quoted as a means to reduce poverty in the world by IMF and UNESCO. There, you will learn the silk production, from the silk-worm breeding to the weaving.
We will then continue our ride to reach the Sangkheum Center for Children, an NGO which provides a home for orphaned, abused or neglected children, as well as general education and selected vocational training. We will visit the center to learn more about their work and see the children in training in the workshops, the agricultural farm or practicing dance and music.
Afterwards we will go to the Western Baray, an ancient reservoir more than 2 km across and 9 km long with an average depth of 7 m. This huge construction was realized by King Yasovarman 1st (889-910), the entire expanse of water is contained within a levee of earth which forms a dike, shaded by large trees and with the forest of Angkor as its backdrop. At its present level, the water only covering two thirds depths of 4 and 5 metres - the remainder is currently rice fields. On the island in the middle of the Baray stand the ruins of the western Mebon temple. This temple contained formerly a gigantic bronze statue of Vishnu which is today exhibited in the National Museum in Phnom Penh. This artificial lake is now a recreational place for the locals who flock here on the weekend. We will have lunch in this lovely place and spend a part of the afternoon by swimming.
On the way back, we will stop at the small village of Banteay Chreu to visit the popular Buddhist temple Svay Romeat from where we can have a whole view of the surrounding countryside. Then, we will continue our ride along a quiet road to Siem Reap. We will arrive at your hotel at the end of the afternoon.
We will pick you from your hotel at 8 am as we depart for an amazing tour which shall introduce the principles of shadow puppet making and also let you visit the Rolous temple.
Popular as one of the most stunning forms of art in Cambodia, shadow puppets are well loved around the world and we're dishing out all the secrets that go behind making these stunning figurines in this tour. Shadow puppets appeared centuries ago and managed to survive the Civil war wit the support of several non-government organizations.
This class not only teaches you the concepts of shadow puppets, but also lets you create your own masterpiece that you can carry back home. The perfect souvenir!
After the shadow puppet making class, we will take you to the Roluos temple. Your tour guide will showcase the beautiful decorations and architecture and introduce you to carvings of a Kala (monster head), the Hindu god Vishnu on a Garuda, female figures with abundant jewelry, and countless angels, guardians and apsaras. The attention to detail that can be seen here is spell-binding and many historians believe that this temple a shining example of one of the most intricate forms of Khmer art.
Head back to your hotel at 12.00 pm.
You will be picked up from your hotel at 8 am by an English speaking tourist guide and taken on a full day tour of Phnom Penh.
First, we will head to the south of Phnom Penh to visit the Ta Prohm Temple, a beautiful temple built in the late 12th century, showcasing a Bayon-style architecture. The temple still retains its original beauty and has literally been let undisturbed over time, a stark contrast when compared to most Angkorian ruins.
Next up on the itinerary is the Yeay Peau temple, the silk weaving village in Tonle Bati and the stunning temple of the Black Virgin at Prasat Neang Khmao.
We finally make our way to the Chisor Mountain, which is an ancient site that is known for offering picturesque views of surrounding Cambodian villages and rice paddies. You can also check out the Phnom Chisor Temple on the top of the mountain.
Head back to your hotel after the tour.
Discover the incredible diversity, cuisines, histories and beauty of Cambodia and Vietnam on a 20-day Premium adventure. Learn about the confronting Khmer legacy in Phnom Penh, enjoy Vietnam's authentic cuisine at a cooking class with a local chef in Hue and explore the grand architecture of Hanoi. This trip offers places of breathtaking beauty, from the backwaters of the Mekong Delta to the ancient temples of Angkor and an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay. Add to that a mix of friendly locals and age-old traditions and you've got the ultimate South East Asian experience.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Hoi An, Hue
Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Hoi An, Hue, Mai Chau, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and join us for a pleasant sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake with a small group.
Start the tour at 2:30 PM as we pick you up at your hotel variable between 2 am and 2:30 pm. We will drive south of Siem Reap towards the Tonle Sap quay and stop en route to visit Wat Athvea, a 12th-century temple built by the same workers who have helped put up the Angkor Wat, although this spot is much less touristy! We will then take the boat ride through Chong Kneas floating village where you will get a chance to see village life along Tonle Sap’s floodplains. Enjoy a tranquil sunset at a secluded spot in the lake while enjoying a sip of local drinks. At the end of the tour, we take you back to your hotel after sunset.
The immense Tonle Sap Lake expands to 16,000 km² during the wet season, making it the largest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia. Stretching across the northwest portion of Cambodia, the lake serves as a major source of fish in the entire country of Cambodia. Apart from being an essential source of food for Cambodians, the lake and its floodplains also serves as important habitat for several species of water birds and other aquatic animals. Learn from your expert guide about the unique flow cycle of Tonle Sap Lake and how it affects upstream Mekong River and downstream Mekong River traversing Vietnam.
Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and get a real taste of local countryside life, away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap center with this 4-hour village tour that includes dinner at a local villager’s house. Learn about local life in the village as you admire the green surroundings of this farm-based community. Enjoy bird watching as you wait for the sunset. Interact with the locals, take pleasure in the scenery and support the local people at the same time!
Siem Reap is one of the most traditional provinces among the 21 provinces in Cambodia. Chreav Village, only 6km from Siem Reap, is well known for being the greenest countryside in the province. Most of the villagers here are engaged in growing all kinds of vegetables and herbs throughout the year. From this tour, learn how the local people are still using traditional methods of farming which they have preserved through the years and passed on from one generation to the next. Gain a better appreciation of how the locals work by their hands and by the resources available to serve their own people in the local market.
The dinner package includes the following:
Full catering services
4-course Khmer set menu dinner
2-hour drink package during dinner (local beers, soft drinks, juices, waters, coffee & tea)
Chips & nuts with welcome drinks
Photography with USB to be delivered after event
Electric fans in dining area
Fresh jasmine flowers on the table