14-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Tour from Hanoi to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat

After breakfast, begin a full-day exploration of Hanoi’s history, spiritual heritage and traditional craft culture.

Start at Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist pagoda, peacefully situated beside West Lake. Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, an important national site where you can learn more about the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. Nearby, visit the distinctive One Pillar Pagoda, one of the city’s most recognisable religious landmarks.

Your morning continues at Hoa Lo Prison, a significant historical site offering insight into Vietnam’s colonial period and wartime history. Following the visit, stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, discover Hanoi’s celebrated coffee culture through a hands-on Vietnamese egg coffee experience. Learn how this creamy local drink is prepared before tasting your own cup.

Later, travel outside central Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, known for its colourful incense bundles and long-established craft traditions. Walk through the village, observe local incense-making activities and enjoy opportunities for cultural photography.

Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon, with the evening free at your leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum may be closed on selected days or during annual maintenance. When necessary, the visit will be adjusted with a suitable alternative arrangement.

After breakfast, depart Hanoi for Halong Bay, travelling through the countryside of Northern Vietnam before reaching one of the country’s most celebrated natural landscapes.

Upon arrival at the pier, board your Halong Bay overnight cruise and receive a welcome drink and safety briefing. Enjoy lunch on board as the cruise sails among the bay’s dramatic limestone islands and calm waters.

In the afternoon, visit Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprise Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay. Walk through its impressive chambers and observe the naturally formed stalactites and stalagmites. Continue to Titop Island, where you may relax on the beach or climb to the viewpoint for sweeping views across the bay.

Return to the cruise later in the afternoon and enjoy the atmosphere on deck as the sun begins to set over the limestone scenery. Depending on the cruise programme, you may join a sunset gathering and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

Dinner is served on board, followed by a relaxing evening on the cruise. Afterwards, relax on deck, join squid fishing if available, or simply enjoy the peaceful night setting of the bay.

Travel time: Approximately 2.5–3 hours by vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay, depending on traffic.

Overnight in Halong Bay.

Note: Cruise activities and timings may vary depending on weather conditions, tide levels and the cruise operator’s schedule.

Wake early to enjoy the quiet morning scenery of Halong Bay. Depending on the cruise programme, begin the day with a gentle Tai Chi session on the sundeck while the boat continues sailing through the bay.

After a light breakfast on board, transfer by tender boat to Luon Cave, a peaceful lagoon area surrounded by limestone cliffs. Explore the surroundings by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, subject to weather conditions and the cruise schedule. This is a relaxing opportunity to experience the quieter natural scenery of the bay at close range.

Once back on board, complete check-out and prepare to disembark. As the boat makes its way back towards Tuan Chau Harbor, enjoy brunch on board while taking in your final views of Halong Bay’s limestone formations.

After disembarkation, meet your driver and transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival in the afternoon, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. You may relax at the hotel or explore the atmosphere of Hanoi’s Old Quarter independently.

Travel time: Approximately 2.5–3 hours by vehicle from Halong Bay to Hanoi after disembarkation.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: The Luon Cave visit and water activities are subject to weather and operational conditions.

After breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel by private vehicle to Sapa, a mountain town in Northern Vietnam known for its valley scenery, terraced fields and ethnic minority communities. The overland journey offers changing views as you travel from the lowlands towards the highlands of Lao Cai Province.

Arrive in Sapa and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in at your hotel.

In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat Village, located near Sapa town and home to a Black Hmong community. Follow village paths through mountain scenery, local houses and terraced landscapes while learning about traditional daily life and local handicrafts.

During the walk, you may observe textile-making and brocade weaving traditions that continue to form part of local community life. Continue through the village area towards its waterfall before returning to Sapa town later in the afternoon.

The evening is free for you to explore Sapa independently, visit the local market or enjoy dinner at your own expense.

Travel time: Approximately 5–6 hours by private vehicle from Hanoi to Sapa, including comfort stops.

Overnight in Sapa.

After breakfast, begin your visit to Fansipan Peak, the highest mountain in Vietnam and Indochina, often referred to as the Roof of Indochina.

Transfer to the cable car station and travel above the mountain landscapes of the Hoang Lien Son Range. From the cable car, enjoy views of forested slopes, valleys and terraced fields, subject to weather and visibility conditions.

Upon arrival near the upper station, continue towards the summit area by mountain train or on foot, depending on the operating arrangement and your preference. At the summit complex, explore the mountain setting and spiritual landmarks while taking in the surrounding highland scenery.

After your Fansipan visit, return to Sapa town for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, depart Sapa and travel back to Hanoi by private vehicle. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening, then check in at your hotel for the night.

Travel time: Approximately 5–6 hours by private vehicle from Sapa to Hanoi after the Fansipan visit.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Visibility at Fansipan depends on weather conditions. Reaching parts of the summit area may involve steps and uneven surfaces; comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing are recommended.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in the city centre.

After check-in, enjoy some time to rest before beginning your evening Saigon Street Food Motorbike Experience. Travelling by motorbike with a local guide, explore lively streets, narrow alleyways and neighbourhood food areas that reveal a more local side of the city after dark.

Along the route, your guide will introduce you to Saigon’s food culture and everyday lifestyle. Depending on the selected route, you may pass central landmarks or local districts known for their evening street scenes.

During the experience, enjoy selected Vietnamese street food tastings and local drinks. The exact dishes may vary according to the route, seasonal availability and selected vendors.

After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at your own pace.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: Flight arrangements for Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.

After breakfast, depart the city centre for the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Southern Vietnam’s most significant wartime historical sites. On arrival, learn about the underground network and how it was used for movement, shelter, communication and daily survival during the war period.

The visit provides a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s modern history and the experiences of local people during a difficult chapter of the country’s past.

After exploring Cu Chi, return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue your sightseeing at the Reunification Palace, a landmark closely associated with the conclusion of the Vietnam War. Next, visit the War Remnants Museum, where exhibitions present perspectives on the conflict and its lasting effects.

Continue to the Saigon Central Post Office, one of the city’s most recognisable French colonial buildings. Depending on timing and local conditions, you may also stop near other historic landmarks in the city centre before visiting Ben Thanh Market, where you can browse local products, handicrafts, coffee and souvenirs.

Return to your hotel after the tour, with the evening free at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, depart Ho Chi Minh City for Ben Tre, a peaceful province of the Mekong Delta known for coconut gardens, local workshops and river-based daily life.

Upon arrival at Ham Luong Pier, board a local boat and cruise along the Ben Tre waterways. Observe riverside activity, small boats and local communities whose lives remain closely connected to the river.

Continue with a visit to a traditional brick kiln and a coconut processing workshop, where you can learn how local materials are used in everyday products and small-scale family businesses. Later, visit a family-run workshop producing traditional sleeping mats by hand. Enjoy seasonal fruit and tea while gaining insight into rural life in Southern Vietnam.

Continue through the countryside by xe loi or bicycle, depending on the operating arrangement, passing village paths, gardens and coconut groves. Enjoy lunch at a local family venue featuring regional dishes.

In the afternoon, take a gentle rowing boat ride through nipa palm-lined canals before returning to the pier. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, where the evening is free for you to dine independently.

Travel time: Approximately 2–2.5 hours each way between Ho Chi Minh City and Ben Tre, subject to traffic conditions.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

Upon arrival at Techo International Airport (KTI), meet your local guide and driver before transferring into the city for lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, begin your Phnom Penh sightseeing with a visit to the Royal Palace, an elegant complex reflecting traditional Khmer architectural design and the ceremonial role of Cambodia’s monarchy. Continue to the adjoining Silver Pagoda, an important religious and cultural landmark.

Later, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a deeply significant historical site that offers insight into Cambodia’s recent past and the experiences of those affected during the Khmer Rouge period. The visit is presented with appropriate sensitivity and respect.

If time allows, continue to Wat Unalom or enjoy a short visit to Phnom Penh’s riverside area before transferring to your hotel.

The evening is free at leisure, with dinner at your own expense.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Note: Flight arrangements for Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.

After breakfast, depart Phnom Penh and travel by private vehicle to Siem Reap, the gateway to the temples of Angkor. The journey passes through Cambodia’s rural landscapes, offering views of rice fields, local villages, roadside markets and traditional houses.

En route, stop at Skun Market, where you can observe a distinctive aspect of local Cambodian food culture. The market is known for regional snacks, including fried insects and spiders; tasting is entirely optional.

Continue towards Spean Praptos, also known as Kampong Kdei Bridge or the Naga Bridge. Dating from the Angkorian period, this historic stone bridge is an impressive example of Khmer engineering and an interesting stop along the route between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey by road.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner is at your own expense, allowing you to explore the town’s restaurants independently.

Travel time: Approximately 5.5–6.5 hours by private vehicle, excluding sightseeing and meal stops.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide and begin a full-day exploration of the remarkable temples of Angkor Archaeological Park.

Start at Angkor Thom, the last great royal capital of the Khmer Empire. Enter the ancient city and visit Bayon Temple, renowned for its many serene stone faces and detailed bas-reliefs. Continue to important sites within the royal city, which may include Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Together, these monuments provide an impressive introduction to the scale, artistry and ceremonial life of the Angkorian period.

Enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant before continuing your temple exploration.

In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple and one of the world’s greatest religious monuments. Explore its grand galleries, courtyards, towers and finely carved bas-reliefs while learning about its history, symbolism and architectural design from your guide.

Following your visit, transfer back to Siem Reap. Dinner is at your own expense, and the evening is free for you to relax or explore independently.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, continue your exploration of the Angkor region with a visit to Ta Prohm Temple, one of the most atmospheric monuments in the archaeological park. Known for its ancient stone structures intertwined with enormous tree roots, Ta Prohm offers a striking impression of nature and Khmer architecture existing side by side.

Continue through the Cambodian countryside to Banteay Srei Temple, built from pink sandstone and admired for its exceptionally detailed carvings. Though smaller in scale than Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei is considered one of the finest examples of classical Khmer decorative art.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before travelling to Kampong Phluk Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake. Board a local boat and explore a community shaped by seasonal water levels and traditional fishing life. Depending on the season, you may observe stilt houses, waterways, local boats and areas of flooded forest.

After the boat trip, return to Siem Reap and enjoy your final evening at leisure. You may visit the night market, dine locally or relax at your hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Note: The appearance of Kampong Phluk and the boat route may vary depending on seasonal water levels on Tonle Sap Lake.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy your final morning in Siem Reap at leisure until your scheduled airport transfer.

Depending on your flight time, you may relax at the hotel, visit a nearby café or browse local handicrafts and souvenirs before departure.

At the appointed time, your private driver will transfer you to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) for your onward flight.

Your 14-day Vietnam and Cambodia journey from Hanoi to Angkor Wat comes to an end.

End point: Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), Siem Reap, Cambodia

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