Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap
Land at Siem Reap International Airport where your guide meets you. After checking in, you'll spend an hour on Tonle Sap Lake watching floating villages and fishermen at work. The Old Market comes next, letting you soak in local culture and energy. By late afternoon, head up to Phnom Bakheng Hill to catch the sunset framed by ancient temple ruins and rainforest.
- Start point
- Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Airport Rd., Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Arrival Hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Riverside Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake (1 hour)
- Visit floating village and fisherman life
- Old Market visit
- Sunset viewing at Phnom Bakheng Hill
Landmarks/POIs Siem Reap International Airport Tonle Sap Lake Old Market Phnom Bakheng Hill 
- Day 2
Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat
After breakfast at your hotel, drive about 1.5 hours to Angkor Thom. The morning covers Bayon Temple with those distinctive carved faces, then Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Phimeanakas Gate, and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, walk through atmospheric Ta Promh before finishing at Angkor Wat, the sprawling temple complex. You're free in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Riverside Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom ancient city
- Bayon Temple with carved faces
- Baphoun Temple
- Terrace of Elephant
- Phimeanakas Gate
- Terrace of the Leper King
- Ta Promh Temple visit
- Angkor Wat temple complex visit
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphoun Temple Terrace of Elephant Phimeanakas Gate Terrace of the Leper King Ta Promh Temple Angkor Wat 
- Day 3
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Eat breakfast then transfer to the airport for a one-hour flight to Phnom Penh. Once you arrive, start your half-day city tour at Independence Monument. From there, check out the Royal Palace compound with its colorful Khmer-style architecture and the Silver Pagoda filled with Buddha statues decorated in diamonds, emeralds, gold, and silver. Stop by the National Museum (that distinctive red building from 1917) and finish at Wat Phnom, the city's only hill, where climbing up gives you panoramic city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pacific Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (1 hour)
- Independence Monument visit
- Royal Palace compound visit
- Silver Pagoda (Emerald Buddha temple) visit
- National Museum visit
- Wat Phnom visit and hill climb
Landmarks/POIs Independence Monument Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum Wat Phnom 
- Day 4
Phnom Penh to Chau Doc
Your last morning in Cambodia is yours to relax or shop. At noon, your guide picks you up and takes you to the pier. You'll board a speedboat departing at 12:00 pm that reaches Chau Doc by 5:00 pm. Once there, get settled into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chau Pho Hotel)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Vietnam
Landmarks/POIs Chau Doc 
- Day 5
Chau Doc to Mekong Cruise
Travel by car or bus in the morning to either Cai Be or Can Tho. In the afternoon, you'll board your cruise ship, get your cabin sorted, and have lunch served. As the boat moves through Mekong Delta branches and canals, relax on the sundeck or in the lounge while watching lush vegetation and local daily life. Land excursions let you explore orchards and rice fields, or observe traditional boat building and food processing.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard the cruise while cruising through Mekong)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The West Can Tho)
Included Activities
- Cruise boarding and cabin check-in
- Mekong Delta cruise through canals and branches
- Land excursion to orchards or rice fields
- Observation of local food processing and boat building
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta - Day 6
Mekong Delta Cruise to Ho Chi Minh City
Start before sunrise at 6:30 am watching locals work while having early breakfast. Visit the Cai Rang Floating Market. On even dates, explore small channels around Cai Be by sampan or foot; on odd dates, tour around Vinh Long. Either way, you'll see exotic fruits, vegetables, handcrafted products, and can bargain with sellers. See local candy and cake factories plus boat building yards. Lunch lands at Mekong Rest Stop or Vinh Long City depending on the date. Later, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, check in, then board an evening dinner cruise on the Saigon River with traditional Vietnamese music and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast during sunrise cruise), Lunch (Lunch at Mekong Rest Stop (even dates) or Vinh Long City (odd dates)), Dinner (Dinner cruise on Saigon River with Vietnamese folk music and dance entertainment)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- Sunrise cruise on Mekong (6:30 am)
- Cai Rang floating market visit
- Sampan exploration of Mekong channels
- Local candy and cake factory visit
- Boat building yards observation
- Dinner cruise on Saigon River with musical and dance performances
Landmarks/POIs Cai Rang Floating Market Cai Be Vinh Long Saigon River Ho Chi Minh City - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City Exploration
At 8:00 am, your guide starts the Ho Chi Minh City tour at the War Museum documenting the impact on civilians. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Giac Lam Pagoda built in 1744 with impressive gold figures and a laughing Buddha. Then explore the ornate Phuoc An Hoi Quan temple from 1902 featuring elaborate brass ornaments and fine woodcarvings. You're back at your hotel by 4:30-5:00 pm with the evening free for shopping and personal exploration.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- War Museum visit
- Giac Lam Pagoda visit
- Phuoc An Hoi Quan temple visit
Landmarks/POIs War Museum Giac Lam Pagoda Phuoc An Hoi Quan - Day 8
Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple
You're picked up at 7:30 am for the 60km drive to Cu Chi, known for its role in the anti-American War. Explore the legendary tunnel system spanning over 220km with remnants from fierce battles. Rural rice paddies show ducks and water buffalos alongside the road. After lunch, visit the remarkable Cao Dai Temple built between 1933-1955, featuring unique Neo-Gothic, Baroque, and Oriental architecture with ornate dragon pillars and colorful ceilings. Observe prayer ceremonies where worshippers wear white robes and priests wear colors reflecting their spiritual allegiances.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration
- Cao Dai Temple visit
- Caodaism prayer ceremony observation
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Cao Dai Temple - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Say goodbye to Saigon as you transfer to the airport for a two-hour flight to Hanoi. Your guide picks you up from the airport and takes you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Golden Legend Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (2 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi 
- Day 10
Hanoi City Tour
After breakfast, your guide picks you up at 8:30 am for the full Hanoi city tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh's traditional stilt house next door. The One Pillar Pagoda founded in 1049 stands nearby as an important city symbol. Then explore the Thang Long Imperial Citadel built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty on older Chinese fortress remains. After lunch, see the Hoa Lo Prison and Vietnam Museum of History with documents spanning Vietnamese history. The tour wraps at 4:00 pm. Evening is free for exploring and shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Golden Legend Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit
- Ho Chi Minh's stilt house visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Thang Long Imperial Citadel visit
- Hoa Lo Prison visit
- Vietnam Museum of History visit
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House One Pillar Pagoda Thang Long Imperial Citadel Hoa Lo Prison Vietnam Museum of History - Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise Embarkation
At 8:30 am, drive 2.5 hours to Tuan Chau Island and check into Paradise Suites Hotel by 11:30 am. Transfer to Paradise Elegance cruise ship at 12:30 pm for a welcome briefing and drink at Le Marin Restaurant. Lunch starts at 1:00 pm as you cruise toward Halong Bay, passing Fighting Cocks Islet and various caves. Visit Sung Sot Cave at 2:45 pm with bay views or try spa treatments. At 4:15 pm, explore Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, or enjoy afternoon tea aboard. The ship anchors at Coconut Tree Island for sunset. Watch a cooking demonstration and have sunset cocktails at 6:00 pm on the sundeck. Dinner is at 7:30 pm with evening options like squid fishing, spa, or movies.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Le Marin Restaurant while cruising toward Halong Bay, passing Fighting Cocks Islet and Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves), Dinner (Set-menu dinner at Le Marin Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Journey Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Tuan Chau Island meeting point
- Cruise embarkation on Paradise Elegance
- Welcome briefing and welcome drink
- Cruise through Halong Bay
- Sung Sot Cave visit with panoramic views
- Luon Cave visit by bamboo boat
- Cooking demonstration at sunset
- Pre-dinner sunset cocktails
Optional Activities
- Le Parfum Spa treatments
- Afternoon tea at Le Piano Bar
- Squid fishing
- Evening spa treatments at Le Parfum Spa
- Movies in cabin
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Tuan Chau Island Fighting Cocks Islet Thien Cung Cave Dau Go Cave Sung Sot Cave Luon Cave Coconut Tree Island 
- Day 12
Halong Bay Cruise and Departure
Wake early for Tai Chi on the sundeck at 6:30 am watching sunrise, then light breakfast at Le Piano Bar. Head to Ti Top Island at 7:30 am for swimming or hiking to the summit for panoramic bay views. Back aboard for buffet breakfast at 8:30 am while cruising past caves and rock formations. Complete checkout before disembarking at Tuan Chau Marina at 10:30 am. Light lunch follows. You'll depart for Hanoi at noon with time for relaxation or shopping before your international flight. Your guide arranges the airport transfer and the trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast at Le Piano Bar during sunrise), Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Le Marin Restaurant on board), Lunch (Light lunch after disembarking at Tuan Chau Marina)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck at sunrise
- Ti Top Island visit with swimming or hiking
- Cruise past Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves
- Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Marina
- Return transfer to Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Ti Top Island Thien Cung Cave Dau Go Cave Fighting Cocks Islet Tuan Chau Marina
