Essential Vietnam And Cambodia

As the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains much of the charm and mystery of past centuries. This magnificent city offers narrows lanes and traditional shophouses that call for exploration. Many of the beautiful public spaces (lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards, and monuments) give the city an air of elegance and harmony with nature that is unique among Asian capitals. Upon rival at Hanoi International Airport, make your own way to the hotel for check-in or book our optional airport transfer with English speaking guide. 

Overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast, you will depart for Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage defined by UNESCO in 1994 and a highlight of Vietnam tour packages. En route, you will pass by the Red River Delta with many rural villages, fascinating towns, and paddy fields. Upon arrival at the Halong Bay Tuan Chau International Marina, a small boat will take you Halong Cruise. After checking into your cabin, you may enjoy a short rest and a delicious seafood lunch on board. An incredible set menu lunch will be served in the restaurant, among breathtaking scenery. You will pass by several islands and islets on the Bay. As the sun sets over the bay, we will head back to our cruise. Enjoy a coffee, tea, and delicious fruits on the sundeck as you relax. Order your favorite drink while you cruise to the anchorage area. Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner, you may spend time on the top deck or try squid fishing before you head to your cabin.

Overnight Onboard Cruise

*The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice and depends on weather conditions! Our guide will not escort you on board. There will be an English-speaking cruise manager who will take care of all passengers during the trip in Ha Long, accompanied by his staff.

Wake up to magical views of the beautiful landscape as you sip on a cup of hot coffee or tea. Continue cruising along the bay as you visit other highlights. Enjoy brunch on board as you travel towards the harbour. After disembarking, transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Today you will be transferred back to Hanoi International Airport to check in for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Today enjoy a tour of magnificent Angkor Wat, the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor Wat impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure or pre book an optional tour extending your visit to Angkor Wat or seeing the White Gold Show.

Overnight in Siem Reap

If taking the combo meal plan: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant & this evening dinner with include an Apsara/Khmer traditional dance performance at a local restaurant.

Optional: Magnificent Sunrise at Angkor Wat
In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and head to Angkor Wat to see the sunrise. Our local guide will take you to the best photo-taking spots before retreating from the crowds once again to enjoy a peaceful moment of reflection at this World Heritage Site. Take a walk around the temple (we will not go inside) in the soft morning light and cool temperatures for a special Angkor Wat experience that is unlike any other!

Optional: Explore Angkor Thom
Visit Angkor Thom — a fortified city that covers an area of 10 square kilometers! Enclosed by a magnificent wall and wide moats, this city boasts many of the most popular sights in Angkor. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined by statues of demons and gods on either side, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the Terrace of The Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined Baphuon, the Royal Enclosure, and the Phimeanakas before continuing your tour to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling that Angkor has to offer, you explore the galleries of the wonderfully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will see giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. 

Today make your own way back to Siem Reap International Airport to check in for your homeward flight.