Magical Vietnam & Angkor Wat 13 nights from £4,780 per person
ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
This itinerary is carefully designed to combine the highlights and wonders of both Vietnam and Cambodia.
Commencing your trip in Hanoi, you will spend a few nights there before heading to the incredible Halong Bay where you will spend a night on the amazing Heritage Line Cruise. From here you will head down south to Hoi An, a chance to relax and enjoy the beach. Your final stop in Vietnam is in Ho Chi Minh City before leaving for Cambodia.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh you will have the chance to explore the city and enjoy a street food tour before you end your trip at the temples in Angkor, a UNESCO world heritage site.
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International flights
Domestic flights
Private transfers
Activities and tours as mentioned
All accommodation
24/7 support while you're away
UK airport transfers (conditions apply)
DAY 1-2
HANOI
On arrival you will be greeted by a Tailored Journeys representative who will accompany you to your first hotel the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, one of our favourite hotels.
Your guide and driver will accompany you on a city tour of Hanoi. The sites visited will include Ho Chi Minh ‘s Mausoleum, House and Cottage, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh pagoda.
You'll also have a chance to understand what makes Hanoi's Old Quarter such a captivating place on an exciting food tour. Here, you will be able to taste a wide variety of Vietnamese specialities, such as banh cuon (steamed rolled rice pancake) and banh mi. Then, stop at a bia hoi (beer club) on Ta Hien Street and taste the fresh Vietnamese beer. After that, you will head to a pho shop, where you will be able to choose between regular pho or pho tron (pho noodle mixed with chicken without soup). Then, make your way along Hoan Kiem Lake for one of the tastiest ice creams in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
DAY 3
HALONG BAY
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Halong Bay.
Halong Bay is often called Vietnam's eighth wonder of the world and once visited, it is hard to dispute that claim. 3000 spectacular limestone outcroppings, cliffs, arches and coves compete for space in an area that is without doubt the most outstanding naturally beautiful site in the country.
On arrival, board a beautiful Junk boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay. Delicious meals are prepared fresh and served onboard.
Accommodation: Violet Heritage Line
DAY 4-6
HOI AN
Throughout the morning the boat will continue her mini voyage through spectacular limestone formations and more isolated islands before returning to the harbour. Breakfast will be served on board before disembarking the boat late morning. You will be transferred to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass, made famous by Top Gear! You have 3 nights here to unwind and relax.
You will have the opportunity to discover the old town of Hoi An which is full of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and French architectural elements. Along the narrow streets you will find small Chinese homes dating more that two centuries old, the famous Japanese Pagoda Bridge, a Chinese Temple and the original house of Tan Ky, a rich Vietnamese merchant from 200 years ago.
The unique trading town of Hoi An was a civilisation cut off by broken rail lines and a silted river, leaving it untouched by war and frozen in time. Start with a visit to Hoi An’s symbolic Japanese Covered bridge followed by a visit to one of the Chinese communal houses. Later that morning you will visit art galleries and enjoy lunch by the river.
While in Hoi An, you will join a lantern workshop where you will have the chance to learn this traditional form of handicraft. At the end of the visit, you will be able to take home your own lantern as a souvenir!
On an evening of your choice, relax on a leisurely boat trip on the Thu Bon River to enjoy the sunset.
Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa
DAY 7-8
HO CHI MINH CITY
You will be transferred from your hotel in Hoi An to Da Nang Airport where you will catch a short 1 hour 20 minute flight down to Ho Chi Minh City for the final part of your grand tour!
You will be met on arrival and transferred to the Park Hyatt hotel in the centre of town. Your hotel is centrally located making visits to the former Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Opera House only a short stroll away.
Later today you will visit the unique Cu Chi tunnel network. This incredible system, covering almost 250km in length was shelter to over 16,000 Vietcong guerrillas during the wars.
Explore Ben Tre in the Mekong delta, also known as the “Green Venice” of Vietnam. After visiting a brick factory in Phong Nam where bricks are still hand-made, step onto a boat for a cruise along the Chet Say river (one of the Mekong’s arms). You will make several stops along the way to discover different local workshops, allowing you to understand the specialities of the local economy.
One evening, you will be picked up by your vintage Vespa driver and once seated comfortably, you'll start your discovery of Saigon after dark!
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Saigon
DAY 9-10
PHNOM PENH
You will be met at the hotel and transferred to Ho Chi Minh airport for your short flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
You will be met on arrival and transferred to the central Raffles Le Royal Hotel. A grand historic hotel offering a lush tropical oasis in a bustling city.
After a short historical presentation by your specialist tour guide, you will visit the district around the Post Office and the Central Market area.
Later this afternoon, join in a street food tour which always was - and still is, an essential part of Phnom Penh’s daily life. This exclusive private tour led by a local chef will give you the chance to experience the rich diversity of traditional Khmer cuisine, and gain a deeper knowledge of the local life.
Accommodation: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
DAY 11-14
SIEM REAP
You will be accompanied to the local airport for your short flight to Siem Reap. You will be met on arrival in Siem Reap and transferred to your hotel.
Your personal guide will accompany you on a tour of the best and most popular ancient Temples in the Angkor Wat complex, Siem Reap.
You also have a range of activities to choose from such as exploring local village life, visit Tonle Sap floating village, cooking class or a vespa tour etc.
Accommodation: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
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