Deluxe Private 15-Day Expedition from Cambodia to Vietnam

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15 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, SpanishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Ends

Hanoi, Vietnam

Highlights

Explore the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat

Embark on an overnight river cruise along the Mekong River

Meet with a Vietnam war veteran and visit his tea plantation

Take in the beauty of the Ha Long Bay

Itinerary

Set off on a "Private 15-Day Expedition from Cambodia to Vietnam" for an extraordinary journey through the heart of Southeast Asia. Begin in Siem Reap, where the ancient splendors of the Khmer Empire come to life at Angkor’s awe-inspiring temples. In Phnom Penh, explore royal palaces and the Silver Pagoda before crossing into Vietnam via a scenic boat ride down the mighty Mekong River.

Experience the untouched beauty of Tra Su Cajuput Forest, delve into the underground world of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and wander the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An’s ancient town. The tour wraps up in tranquil Hanoi, with a highlight excursion to the natural masterpiece of Halong Bay. This trip caters to both young adults and seniors who crave cultural immersion and local interaction, making it a rare and enriching way to experience the region’s diversity. The USP? Intimate, cross-border connections and unforgettable local encounters along the Mekong’s storied path.

day 1 - Welcome To Siem Reap

Your 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.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Saem Siem Reap or similar

day 2 - Explore the Magnificent Angkor Wat

Have breakfast at the hotel and start your sightseeing tour of the Angkor complex. Start your exploration with the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. Continue your sightseeing to the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We will stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Then visit the famous jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm. Here the enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Saem Siem Reap or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Travel From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your transfer to Phnom Penh. 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.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Ohana Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Explore Phnom Penh

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. Drive to visit the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek (15 km south of Phnom Penh) to see and learn more about this extermination camp.

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.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Ohana Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Travel to Chau Doc by Speedboat

Have breakfast at the hotel, and meet your driver around 11 am, who will take you to the port to embark on the speedboat.

At 12:00 pm, the speed boat will depart from Sisowath Quay – Kh Daun Penh (International floating port) to Chau Doc. You would cross the border between Cambodia and Vietnam and arrive at Chau Doc around 17:30. Our driver will meet you and take you to the hotel, where you can relax after the trip.

Overnight in Chau Doc.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Victoria Nui Sam or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Chau Doc - Cruise to Cai Be

06:00 AM Have breakfast at the hotel and check out the room and transfer to Can Tho.

Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.

Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.

Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.

By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.

Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.

The Bassac sets anchor for the night on Mang Thit river.

Overnight on a boat.

Accommodation:Boat Other

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh

Get up early as the cruise starts with the sunrise, just when the Mekong Delta comes back to life, breakfast will be served at 6:30 am. Check out your cabin and get to your next destination – Cai Rang by sampan.

Cai Rang Floating Market is the biggest and most colourful floating market in the Mekong Delta region. In the very early morning, the river becomes a busy commercial site where hundreds of boats packed with fruits, vegetables, and plants line along the river and are ready for trading. Sellers will hang samples of what they are selling on the top of a long pole on their boats so the buyers can see their products from a distance. Enjoy your shopping and then visit the workshop where a local family produces noodles.

Afterward, you will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh, check in the hotel, and have some free time for rest.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Have breakfast at the hotel and depart for Cu Chi tunnels. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours drive. Upon arrival, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed, and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime.

Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems, which included the living areas, kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. All this was to help people living inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerilla food during the war) will be served.

Then you will return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 9 - Fly from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An

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

Overnight in Hoi An.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Sikotel Hoi An or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 10 - Free Day in Hoi An

Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.

You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.

In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And don’t skip the colourful performances organized on the street in the evening.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Sikotel Hoi An or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 11 - Fly from Hoi An to Hanoi

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to Da Nang airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the Old Quarter. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Tirant Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 12 - Ba Vi Eco Tour

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel then our experienced English-speaking guide escorts you on the trip to Ba Vi, a countryside located on the outskirt of Hanoi.

Arrive at Ri village, enjoy the welcome drink and snacks and meet your first host - Mr. Duoc, who is a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner. Listen to the stories of Mr. Duoc's life during the war while enjoying the drink and then visit his tea plantation. You will learn how to pick the best tea leaves to make the most wonderful beverage in Vietnam. Carry on with the tea production at his small workshop, where most of the work is manual.

Then have a short drive to Moc village, where you will meet your next host Mrs. Chin, who will teach you how to cook local Vietnamese dishes. Later have the meals you made for lunch in a beautiful tropical garden.

Have a short break after lunch, and join Mrs. Chin for a walk around the village. You will visit some local families to understand the rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hats, and other local products are made. Then have a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields. Wrap up your countryside tour with traditional feet soak in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of the Muong ethnic minority. It will relax you (and your feet) after cycling around the village.

Later, enjoy a transfer from Ba Vi back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Tirant Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 13 - Cruising To The Spectacular Halong Bay

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.

On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.

The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Overnight on cruise.

Note: In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), the Ha Long bay tour could be cancelled without notice. We will consider other replacement tours or the refund based on the specific circumstances.

Accommodation:La Pandora Cruise or similar Other

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 14 - Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awake your mind and muscles.

Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Tirant Hotel or similar

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 15 - Hanoi Departure

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.

Meals:Breakfast

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