Iconic Vietnam and Cambodia – Best for Solo Traveler

Your trip begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Our private driver meet and greet you at the airport then escort you to the hotel by private car. Check in time at 2PM. 

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center. 

Afternoon, you can explorer this city by own

08:00 – 08:30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15 June - 15 August) for the annual maintaining.

11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14:00 – 14:15: 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.

15:15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a 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.

16:30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Optional activities with extra cost: Cyclo ride or Water Puppet Show.

Accommodation: In Hanoi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Morning after breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province.

 Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, cycling around the village, and enjoy a boat trip to visit Trang An. 

Walk up almost 500 steps to Mua Cave for a panoramic view of Tam Coc.

Back to Hanoi

In the morning, after breakfast and check out the hotel, the cruise team will pick you up. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival to Halong- the natural wonders of Southeast Asia, you will enjoy a cruise trip on the Bay and explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here.

Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Overnight on cruise

Enjoy a hearty brunch on your ship and use the sundeck for breathtaking views on your way back to Ha Long City. Your driver will meet you at the dock and take you back to Hanoi.

Leisure time until transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival, our car will transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An for check in.

Overnight in Hoi An ancient town

Morning at leisure. 

Afternoon, start the Hoi An City Tour. Visit Hoi An Market, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, old houses, Museum of Folk Culture, Japanese Bridge, and enjoy a boat ride on the Thu Bon River.

Enjoy your time with the boat ride and release the flower lantern to pray for the lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.

Check in to your hotel in Hoi An

You have a leisure day to explore the city by yourself or joining our optional tour:

Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge

Morning around 7.30-8.00AM, meet your guide and driver to head to Ba Na Hills. Take a Cable Car ride from Ba Na Hills station, and stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, and The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and flower garden Le Jardin D’amour. You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of Danang City.

Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park - the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 - 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…

16h00: Transfer back to your hotel

Morning free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.

Today tour starts with a pick up at your hotel. We travel by road to the Mekong Delta that Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. Upon arrival in My Tho, visiting Vinh Trang pagoda which is an unique pagoda in Vietnam and the mixture of Vietnamese, Chinese and Cambodian construction. Afterward, you take a cruise around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle and catch a view dotted by many islands. Watch the locals go about their everyday lives, and see how they make their coconut candy, crispy rice cakes and chat to the friendly vendors about life in the Mekong Delta.

We will take a short walk to get opportunities to stroll around an orchard, there are many seasonal fruits. You can enjoy wonderful traditional music while tasting some tropical fresh fruits. Visit Honey Bee farm and taste special hot tea there. Taking tuktuk car throughout the village and experience with rowing sampan. Afternoon come back to Ho Chi Minh City.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, embark on a fascinating journey through the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of neo-Romanesque architecture built by the French in the 19th century. Next, stop at the historic Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel and featuring a beautiful interior of intricate maps, intricate designs, and arched windows. Then, explore the Reunification Palace, the former presidential palace of South Vietnam and a symbol of the country's tumultuous past.

After a break for lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon takes you to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. The tunnels, which span over 200km, played a critical role during the Vietnam War and were functioning underground cities that included trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. You will learn about the construction of the tunnels and spend the next few hours exploring the tunnels and war remnants, gaining insights into the harsh conditions and ingenious methods used to maintain life in the tunnels. You'll even have a chance to sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters survived on and venture into the tunnels to experience the complex firsthand.

After the tour, return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for a comfortable overnight stay. The distance between Saigon and Cu Chi Tunnel is approximately 75 km, which takes about 1.5 hours to drive.

Morning free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.

After breakfast at hotel, at 08:00am meet our guide and we go out to visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12th century): 

The South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue visit Ta Prohm Temple, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location in the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider.

Afternoon, visit to the most famous temple Angkor Wat, the 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.

In the morning, visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) and Puok Village, home of the original Artisans d’Angkor silk farm, to witness the full silk-making process and browse beautiful handmade products. Then stop by West Baray, an ancient Khmer water reservoir. Lunch at your own expense.

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In the afternoon, explore the Floating Villages on a traditional wooden boat along Tonle Sap Lake, observing local life on the water. Visit Wat Bo Pagoda with its rare 19th-century murals, browse the Local Market, and end the day at Les Artisans d'Angkor, showcasing fine Khmer crafts. 

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.