7-Day Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia Tour: Hanoi to Siem Reap

What you'll experience

Highlights

7 days

Day-by-day itinerary

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   Day 1 — Hanoi Arrival - Hanoi City Tour Joining - SIC Tour

   Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
   The driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi. Based on your arrival time, you could choose the morning or afternoon joining city tour with lunch.
   
   Morning option:
   Embark on a captivating exploration of Hanoi City as our friendly guide picks you up between 8:00am and 8:30am. Your journey begins with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, nestled on the picturesque Golden Fish Island in West Lake. This ancient pagoda, dating back to the 6th century, is a testament to Hanoi's rich history. Next, you'll discover the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you'll have a remarkable opportunity to view the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh himself. Stroll through the lush garden, which once served as his residence and workplace from 1954 to 1969. Your next stop is the One Pillar Pagoda, an architectural marvel dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. It stands as one of the world's most unique pagodas. Please remember to dress modestly, covering your shoulders and knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas. Keep in mind that the mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, if you travel on closing dates of this place, our guide would replace this to another attraction.
   By 11:15am, we would visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum, where you'll gain valuable insights into the diverse cultures of the country's 54 ethnic groups. On Mondays, when the Ethnology Museum is closed, we'll take you to the Women's Museum for an equally enriching experience.
   By lunchtime, savor a Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant. Your morning half-day city tour concludes here, leaving you with a deeper understanding of Hanoi's cultural and historical treasures.
   
   Afternoon option: Starting around 12:30pm
   Your adventure begins with our friendly guide extending a warm welcome as they pick you up from your hotel. You're about to embark on an enriching afternoon exploration of Hanoi, one of Vietnam's most culturally vibrant cities.
   Your culinary and cultural journey kicks off with a visit to a local restaurant, where you'll have the pleasure of indulging in a Vietnamese lunch. The first stop on your itinerary is the esteemed Temple of Literature, known as Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam. Founded in the year 1070, this historic complex holds immense significance in Hanoi. Stroll through its picturesque gardens, marvel at the time-honored architecture, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the country's educational heritage.
   The journey continues with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, a site that holds historical weight and was famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." Explore its thought-provoking exhibits, each narrating stories from different chapters of the nation's past.
   As late afternoon approaches, you'll find yourself at the tranquil Ngoc Son Temple, gracefully positioned on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake. To reach this sacred sanctuary, you'll cross the iconic red bridge, adding to the experience.
   This is where your adventure through Hanoi's rich cultural and historical tapestry comes to an end and you will return back to your hotel.
   O/N in Hanoi

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Beryl Charm Hotel & Spa Superior, 4 star hotel: La Passion Classic Superior, 5 star hotel: Apricot Hotel Sketch Room
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   Day 2 — Full Day Halong Bay Tour

   8:15am - 8.50am: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay
   Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive)
   12:00pm: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site.
   12:30pm: Enjoy set menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
   14:00pm: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites
   14:45pm: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
   15:15pm: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay
   16:00pm: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
   17:45pm: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi
   20:30pm: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends.

   

   Halong Bay

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: 3 star hotel: La Pandora Boutique Cruise Ocean View Suite, 4 star hotel: La Pandora Cruise Suite Balcony, 5 star hotel: Mgloria Cruise Junior Suite Balcony
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   Day 3 — Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City - Half Day Afternoon City Tour

   After breakfast at hotel, it is your free time before check-out hotel then transfer to airport for a flight to Saigon. 
   Welcome to Tan Son Nhat airport by our driver and transfer to hotel. (Check in time 14:00pm)
   In the afternoon, start our half day city tour at 12:30pm (afternoon option) visiting to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.  
   18:00pm: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
   O/N in Hanoi
   Note: Your flight mus be morning flight and arrive before 10:30am.

   

   Cu Chi Tunnels

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Beryl Charm Hotel & Spa Superior, 4 star hotel: La Passion Classic Superior, 5 star hotel: Apricot Hotel Sketch Room
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   Day 4 — Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnel - SIC Tour

   Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas' food during the war) will be served. Break time.
   Have lunch at the local restaurant.
   Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
   Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Liberty Parkview Saigon Deluxe, 4 star hotel: The Bay hotel Deluxe, 5 star hotel: Grand Saigon Deluxe
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   Day 5 — Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap

   It is your free time until you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap, the treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Upon arrival, pick up by our driver in Siem Reap, transfer to check in hotel and free leisure on own arrangement. Overnight in Siem Reap.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Ta prohm Hotel Superior, 4 star hotel: Angkor Holiday Hotel Sup balcony, 5 star hotel: Somadevi Angkor Boutique Superior
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   Day 6 — Full Day Angkor Tour - SIC Tour

   Breakfast at hotel, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries.
   Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. It is time to view lovely sunset from Pre Rup temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.

   

   Angkor Wat

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Ta prohm Hotel Superior, 4 star hotel: Angkor Holiday Hotel Sup balcony, 5 star hotel: Somadevi Angkor Boutique Superior
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   Day 7 — Siem Reap Departure

   Breakfast at hotel, free leisure on own arrangement until time transfer to airport for flight onwards!

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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