Overview
Embark on a captivating 21-day journey through the cultural and natural landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia. Traverse the distinctive shape of Vietnam, sailing through the serene waters with awe-inspiring vistas of Halong Bay, venturing through the expansive waterways of the Mekong Delta, unwinding on picturesque beaches, and meandering along the ancient alleyways of Hoi An. Immerse yourself in the contrasting atmospheres of the tranquil Hanoi and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Extend your adventure with a visit to the Khmer Kingdom, unraveling the enigmas of Angkor Wat and exploring the splendid capital of this remarkable empire in Asia. Delve into the wonders of Phnom Penh, characterized by its striking architecture and hospitable inhabitants. This exceptional Vietnam & Cambodia tour offers an authentic and unparalleled exploration of both of these remarkable nations.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Wonderscape signboard with your name on it. You will be transferred to the hotel by private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag. Check in time at 2PM
You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and products’ variety are splashed all over this area.
After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 :
Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour
8h00: Our Tourguide pick up you at your hotel. We start to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house - where Uncle Ho lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world.
10h00-12h00: Visit one of 2 options below
Option 1: Visiting Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (on Tuseday - Wenesday –Thursday- Friday –Saturday - Sunday)
Option 2 : Visiting Bat Trang ceramíc village where we can explore the daily life of the locals & learn about the process how to make a perfect product (on Monday )
12h30: Take a rest and Have lunch at our restaurant about 1 hour.
13h30 – 13h45: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
14h45: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, The prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, When Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
15h45: After visiting Hoa Lo Prison, we enjoy Egg Coffee Before Coming back your hotel.
16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 :
Hanoi - Hoa Lu Tam Coc (B/L) Group Tour
7h30-08h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
9h30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
15h30 - 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4 :
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) by shuttle bus
After breakfast at hotel, you drive to Halong bay. The scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see. After breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2hr30mins drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way .
Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.
Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise
Day 5 :
Ha Long Bay back to Hanoi (B/Brunch)
Wake up early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise and take in the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a delicious breakfast served on the boat while cruising leisurely through thousands of breath taking islands in Ha Long Bay. This is a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos of the picturesque scenery.
During the cruise, we will also stop to visit a floating fishing village and hear legendary stories of the fishermen's daily life. Lunch will be served on the boat as we cruise back to the Ha Long City pier. From there, we will return to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Hanoi Old Quarter at around 3:30 pm to 4:00 PM.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 :
Hanoi flight to Hue (B) Flight included
Have breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport. Take the flight to Hue City and transfer you to your hotel in Hue.
Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 7 :
Hue City tour (B/L) Group Tour
the Hue city full day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.
Take a dragon boat to cruise on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pogoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume river will make you very comfortable.
Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.
After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.
Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!
Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture
Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.
On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).
4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel. Tour ends.
Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 8 :
Hue Travel to Hoi An (B)
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you have the morning free to relax. Later, you will be transferred to Hoi An, taking the route through the scenic Hai Van Pass by private car. Upon arrival, check in hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Day 9 :
Hoi An Walking (B) Private Tour
Our tour guide will come to pick you up at your hotel and we start the Walking Tour of Hoi An.
Our tour guide will take you to Hoi An ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge. A beautiful bridge was built by the old Japanese in the 16th century as the Sword on the back of Namazu- a sea monster that has been making earthquakes in Japan. Our tour guide will tell you the beautiful architecture and stories about this wonderful bridge.
After that, we will go to visit Tan Ky old house. It is a 200 years old merchant house of Vietnamese with the fabulous architecture of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese.
Our tour guide will explain to you how beautiful it is in Fengshui and the settings of this ancient house.
Continue the Hoi An Walking Tour, we will go to visit is the Fujian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien Assembly Hall). It is a typical Chinese Assembly Hall where the Chinese Businessmen worship the Goddess Mazu- the sea mother who helps and rescues people in accidents on the Ocean.
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall is a very important business club in the Chinese community.
After the beautiful clubhouse of Chinese, we will go to the local handicraft space to learn how to make Hoi An lanterns. The locals there will guide you on how to make the typical traditional lantern of Hoi An.
After making the beautiful lanterns, you will keep what you made to be your souvenir.
Last but not least, we will go to visit Hoi An market. It is the biggest market in the ancient town of Hoi An.
Our tour guide will show you and explain how the locals sell and buy things, and how to bargain as well. Finish Hoi An Walking Tour Half Day, you are free in the ancient town.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Day 10 :
Local market, Basket boat, Fishing and Cooking Experience (B/L) Group Tour
Morning tour: 8:30 – 13:00
Unique experience through the coconut forest in the heart of Hoi An old town, enjoy & experience how to prepare special foods. This tour will give visitors a great experience, especially the short vacation tourists in Hoi An, this is a perfect choice.
Highlight Attractions:
Going to experiencing a local colourful market, how to deal with the local sellers and knew all ingredients for the meals.
Explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war as well as immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like as hats, watches, rings .
Learn how to 3catch fish by throwing fishing –net and “Purple Crabs” in the canal.
Show you the differences about the ingredients and traditional methods how to make Vietnamese foods.
Enjoy 5 Vietnamese foods made by yourself.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Day 11 :
Hoi An Free Day (B)
Enjoy free an leisure day in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12 :
Hoi An – Da Nang fly to Ho Chi Minh City (B)
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you have the morning free to relax or indulge in some shopping in Hoi An. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, a friendly and professional driver will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Afternoon, you have free time to discover the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Chinatown (Cho Lon) or War Remnants Museum
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 13 :
Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B) Group Tour
08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
12:00 PM: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
Please take notes:
**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside
***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14 :
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels (B) Group Tour
Cu Chi underground tunnels: Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extend over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
08:00 AM: Depart for Cu Chi tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnel's histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels…
After that, travelers can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Sai Gon at the end of your trip.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 15 :
Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L) Group Tour
Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho
Day 16 :
Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc (B/L)
Have breakfast at hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.
Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.
After lunch, get in a car to head to Chau Doc
***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Day 17 :
Chau Doc - Speed boat to Phnom Penh (B)
Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the pier to go to Phnom Penh. Our modern Speedboat trip takes around 5.5 hours.
This unique means of transportation with best services and reasonable price gives guest an amazing chance to explore one of the most mysterious rivers of the world, the Great Mekong Delta, and admire the natural beauty of its timeless scenery.
From the comfort of their seat, guests are able to watch life unfold in front of them by encountering tiny villages, bamboo-stilt houses, colorful floating markets, farmers at work and smiling children.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 18 :
Phnom Penh city tour (B) Private Tour
Breakfast at hotel, today start your tour to visit Killing Fields "Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant at own account.
Afternoon, visit Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs. Then continue to National Museum, one of Phnom Penh's true architectural gems. It was designed in Khmer style in 1917 by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts Cambodgiens. Dinner at local restaurant at own account.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 19 :
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) By Shuttle Bus
Breakfast at the hotel - Transfer to the bus station to embark on your 5 hours journey to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Afternoon, we continue the road spend a visit at Kompong Pluk floating village, located about 50km from Siem Reap town. The place is situated northeast shore on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The road to the site is good but rather narrow. Here we board on the boat to explore the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. On the way, you will pass floating houses and impressive flooded forests, portraying life on the water.
After floating village visit, continue the road to Siem Reap and transfer directly to hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 20 :
Siem Reap Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom (B) Private Tour
This morning our tour guide welcome you at the hotel’s lobby, visit Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Then, continue to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century); See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon, visit one of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm (mid-12th – early 13th century). Intentionally left partially unrestored, massive fig and silk-cotton trees grow through the towers and corridors offering a ‘jungle atmosphere’ and some of the best ‘tree-in-temple’ photo opportunities at Angkor.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 21 :
Siem Reap – Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel,
Free time at own leisure until our guide and driver pick you up to Siem Reap Airport for departure to next destination. End of the services
Includes/Excludes
Tour price includes
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- All transportation mentioned above
- Double share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water on coach
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- Flight ticket from Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD); Da Nang (DAD) to Ho Chi Minh city (SGN) with 20kg luggage and 7 kg hand baggage
Tour price exclude
- International flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Public holiday surcharge (if any)
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- Visa fees
- Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
- Other services not mentioned above
FAQs
What are the cancellation policies and how can I change my booking?
We understand that things happen, sometimes you need to cancel your travel plans, and we are here to help you minimize any inconvenience.
In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Realistic Asia given that a cancellation fee is applicable.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
- 60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% money back + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
- 59 – 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
- 29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
- 14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
- 07 days prior to arrival date: 100 % cancellation charge
- No show: 100% cancellation charge
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Any policies are in place for children?
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
- For infant (0 – 2 years old): 10% adult rate.
- 03 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate.
- Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult.
All tickets: Based on each airlines policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
What are the payment terms for booking a trip with Wonderscape Travel?
To book a trip with Wonderscape Travel, you will need to pay a 10% deposit. The deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is required no later than 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
