Destination
Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Long Xuyen - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi - Halong Bay
Duration
16 Days 15 Nights
Validity until
4 Jan 2028
Accommodation
Choice of 4⭐ or 5⭐ hotels & 4⭐ cruises
Meals
As indicated in itinerary
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (No Meal)
Day 2: Visit Angkor Wat – Ta Prohm – Angkor Thom full day (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3: Siem Reap – Kampong Cham – Angkor Ban (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 4: Angkor Ban – Koh Dach – Koh Chen (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5: Koh Chen – Oudong – Phnom Penh (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6: Phnom Penh (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7: Phnom Penh – Border crossing – Tan Chau – Vam Nao (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 8: Vam Nao – Tiger Island – Long Xuyen (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 9: Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Can Tho (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 10: Can Tho – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – flight to Hanoi (Breakfast)
Day 13: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 14: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (Brunch)
Day 15: Hanoi Original Perspectives (Breakfast)
Day 16: Hanoi – Departure (Breakfast)
Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia!
Upon arriving, meet our representative who will assist with visa processing and escort through immigration clearance.
Collect your luggage and transfer it to your hotel for check-in (rooms are available from 2pm). Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure, absorbing the various atmospheres of Siem Reap.
Today is dedicated to the discovery of the essentials of Angkor temples. Let’s first explore Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. It is a massive three-tiered structure crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65-metres from ground level. Next, visit the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. Bayon Temple, Baphuon, the royal enclosure, and the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King are the main elements of this 12th century masterpiece. A lunch break will be at your own expense.
We continue to Ta Prohm Temple, which, unlike most other Angkor temples, has been left just as it was when rediscovered: a photogenic and atmospheric maze of trees growing out of the ruins. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Enjoy dinner with Apsara dance at Kanell restaurant.
Note: Appropriate attire when visiting Angkor temples is long pants (covering the knee) and shirts that cover shoulders. Skirts, small shorts, tank tops, and other items of revealing clothing are not allowed within temple grounds. Visitors can and are frequently turned away from temples when wearing revealing clothing.
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to cruise’s lounge in Siem Reap center.
This morning, travel by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Chham, set off for lunch before embarkation. Meet your crew for the next 7 nights and enjoy your first sunset on the Mekong River.
Before dinner, immerse yourself in Cambodia’s cultural heritage with a fascinating Krama demonstration, where you will learn about Cambodia’s iconic scarf- its history, significance, and be interesting at the versatility a scarf could be in daily life.
Note: Cruise’s itinerary is subject to change in accordance each cruise with any change in government and community regulations and circumstances beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods, etc.); flight/train/boat delays, rescheduling or cancellations; traffic jams; vehicle breakdown; accidents; medical evacuations; riots; strikes; etc.
Morning excursion to explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses and local vibe.
After having lunch on the ship, travel by three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island where you will learn about the process of silk weaving, from worm to loom, with the chance to observe local families weaving the iconic Cambodian karma.
After breakfast, go on a walking tour of the village of Koh Chen where the highlight is meeting a local copper- and silversmith.
Afterward, travel by coach to Oudong, the ancient capital of Cambodia with a stop at the fascinating Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center.
Enjoy lunch on board with time to relax in your cabin afterward. In the late afternoon, hop on a pedal-powered cyclo to the elegant Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar.
Return to the ship for dinner and entertainment activities onboard.
This morning, explore the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Admire the elaborately constructed palace buildings, some of the 5,000 silver floor tiles that give the Silver Pagoda its name, as well as spectacular gold and bejeweled Buddha statues that are considered national treasures. Walk to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful sandstone building that showcases the world’s largest collection of Khmer art.
Set off for lunch afterward before driving to Choeung Ek, one of the mass grave sites of the Killing Fields where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million men, women, and children between 1975 and 1979. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial with a Buddhist stupa filled with skulls and bones to honor the victims.
Back to the cruise taking in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward.
As the ship cruises towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border, start the day with early exercise on the Sky Deck, followed by breakfast. Choose from onboard activities like a ship tour, mini-golf, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border.
After lunch onboard, the ship enters Vietnamese waters and anchors near Tân Châu. A leisurely sampan ride glides quietly through the floating village, offering a respectful view of everyday river life and freshwater fish farming from afar. The sampan then continues along the river with a visit to the Cao Dai temple, offering a brief insight into this unique Vietnamese spiritual tradition.
Return to the ship for a vibrant traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and evening entertainment onboard.
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast in Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to explore a craft village renowned for its handmade Ca Rang clay stoves. These traditional stoves, used for centuries by southern Vietnamese, feature a unique design that blocks wind, retains heat, and prevents ash from dispersing.
During lunch, the ship continues its journey and anchors near Tiger Island. A short sampan ride brings you ashore for a gentle riverside walk, passing family- tended rice plots and lush vegetable gardens that mirror the unhurried rhythm of life along the river. The visit concludes at Tiger Spirit Temple, where local folklore reveals the story behind the island’s distinctive name.
Return to the ship in the afternoon to enjoy a relaxed cocktail competition, followed by evening entertainment onboard.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen. Wandering by sampan around Long Xuyen floating market with meeting habitants on floating houses, learning about their life story on the water.
Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the village of Dinh Yen where we’ll observe colorful straw mats being woven on mechanized looms.
Return to the ship and cruise towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as “Đờn ca tài tử”.
Enjoy breakfast at Claypot Restaurant with time to enjoy the view from the pool or from your private balcony before disembarkation.
Accompanied by your local guide, board a coach for Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river.
Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving mid-afternoon at meeting point in Saigon center. Meet your tour guide for transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City.
Optional: Saigon After Dark (foodie tour) by Vespa
Part night excursion, part street food adventure. We pick guests up at hotel and first stop is to Café zoom to “watch the world goes by” and enjoy cocktail and appetizer (inclusive)
before adventuring into favorite local eating spot. Guests experience the nightlife of Saigon the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter. The tour will start with a ride to part Chinatown and then heading to District 4 through busy streets and alleys to see the night life of locals and enjoy street sea- food and cold drinks, places that foreigner won’t be found. Leaving district 4 to district 3 the tour passes through downtown district 1 to take in the sights on the way to Banh Xeo, specialty of Saigon, and southern food with the locals. Then the tour will continue to a hidden Vietnamese-style coffee shop;g. The tour will bring guest to a lively bar to enjoy the drinks with live music. Guests ride pillion behind our drivers.
Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and accompany you on exploring the local life of this fascinating city. First, we will visit the Monument, learn about the story of a Buddhist monk burning himself to protest the persecution of Buddhism by the south Vietnam government in 1963.
Continue to the oldest café in town, opened in 1938. Enjoy a refreshment before immersing yourself in some genuine Saigon popular culture. Walk through a massive street market, gently elbow your way between conical hats and mobile street food vendors, then we exit at Chung Cu. Here, you will find yourself in the heart of Saigon’s working-class area, which has remained mostly unchanged since the 1960s.
Marvel at the size of these old residential buildings as we walk through the Ho Thi Ky quarter – a place known for its spectacular flower market and maze of quiet, narrow streets. It is also surprisingly famous for its Khmer delicacies, dating back to the 1990s, and you will also have the chance to sample some of these traditional snacks. Continue deeper into District 10, a fantastic destination where every street corner holds a surprise and the chance to amaze you. Our urban adventure leads us to one of the most famous street-food streets in the city – time for tasting!
Enjoy afternoon at leisure time.
Optional: Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day
Enjoy a 2-hour drive northwest of Ho Chi Minh City to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. The tunnel complex was initially started in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. The tunnels also served as communication routes, storage facilities for food and weapon caches as well as hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American war. A visit to the underground villages will provide a better understanding of the tunnels’ history, the hardship of life in the tunnels and the Vietnamese resilience during combat. You will be invited to sit in a thatched-roof rest area where the fresh, steaming pieces of boiled cassava alongside warm green tea and a dish of salted, crushed peanuts are served. You can also safely crawl sections of the tunnels, that have been widened for the tourists and more interestingly to take chance to hold and fire a real gun on the firing range (Own expense). On the way return to Ho Chi Minh City, stop at a traditional rice paper village where you’ll see how local families handcraft banh trang—an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine, try making your own and gain insight into the daily life of rural artisans.
Transfer from your hotel to Ho Chi Minh City airport with guide for your flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by your guide and driver at Noi Bai International Airport for your transfer to the hotel.
We gathered in the lobby for our departure to Halong Bay. We drive across the Red River delta and reach the coast a little before noon.
Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center and board the Bhaya Classic cruise, where you’ll settle into your cabin before attending a safety briefing with the Cruise Manager and crew. After lunch, the cruise will sail through Halong Bay, allowing you to explore the Trinh Nu area by kayaking and appreciate the stunning natural scenery.
In the evening, join a cooking demonstration to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, enjoy the sunset from the sundeck, savor a delicious dinner, and take part in a Vietnamese rice-wine tasting before relaxing or trying squid fishing later.
Overnight in a comfortable private cabin with an attached bathroom.
Note:
– Cruise itineraries and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.
– Bhaya Cruises, being an active member of the Refill My Bottle program, we are pleased to inform guests that they will find refillable stations at the cruise center as well as on the boat. Guests will also find in their room a reusable bottle filled with clean filtered water instead of the usual disposable plastic bottles.
Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck at sunrise, accompanied by complimentary tea and coffee. Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant as the boat cruises through Halong Bay, then choose between exploring the impressive Sung Sot Cave or relaxing and hiking on Titov Island. We enjoy brunch on board before we arrive at the wharf in the late morning and return to the dock, where you will be met and transferred back to Hanoi.
The guide will meet you at 8:30 a.m. Get ready to see Hanoi in a different light, uncover unexpected gems, and explore the capital beyond its usual clichés. We start with a walk through the 36 Streets Quarter and reach one of the largest covered markets in town. Afterwards, we hop on a small electric cart that takes us along the boundaries of the historic Hoan Kiem district. We then take a short transfer to the Temple of Literature to end the morning with a classic visit.
In the afternoon, we visit the gardens of the Presidential Palace, including its giant mango trees, the One-Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. We then leave the green oasis and conclude the day with a refreshing local beer at a popular bia hoi. This is a typical Hanoi spot where small stools are scattered around and draught beer is served in a casual, folksy atmosphere, definitely a must-experience. We will then return you to the hotel, leaving the rest of the day at your leisure.
The day is free at your leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant flight!
Authentic Ba Vi Experience with Lunch
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Moc village in Ba Vi, this immersive rural experience offers a wonderful glimpse into authentic village life outside Hanoi. You will be warmly welcomed by a local host and introduced to the history and traditions of the area, including stories from a Vietnam War veteran who now runs a family tea plantation. One of the highlights is visiting a lush, long-established tea farm, where you can learn how tea is harvested and processed using traditional manual techniques. The journey continues with a hands-on cooking experience in a local home, preparing and sharing delicious Vietnamese dishes with a friendly village family. As you stroll through the village and visit small household workshops, you will discover how everyday products such as tofu, local wine, and conical hats are made. The experience ends with a gentle cycling ride through scenic rice fields followed by a relaxing herbal foot soak based on traditional Muong ethnic recipes, a soothing way to conclude this authentic countryside escape.
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu & Trang An with Lunch
Depart from Hanoi Old Quarter to Quang Phu Cau, where you will step into vibrant local production yards and witness the fascinating traditional incense-making process firsthand—an absolute highlight for selfie lovers thanks to the colorful incense bundles spread across the village. Gain deeper insight into the role of incense in Vietnamese spiritual life and daily rituals, as your guide shares stories and cultural context from a local perspective. Continue to Ninh Binh and visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, where you will explore centuries-old temples and learn about Vietnam’s early dynasties. Enjoy your lunch break at a local restaurant. Proceed to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex for a serene boat journey through limestone caves and tranquil waterways, where breathtaking natural scenery creates countless picture-perfect moments. Depending on your preference, return to Hanoi.
| Group Size (Min 2 Person) | Hotel 4⭐️ + Cruise 4⭐️ | Hotel 5⭐️ + Cruise 4⭐️ |
|---|---|---|
| Price Per Person From | $ 7,999 | $ 8,199 |
| Single Supplement | $ 4,050 | $ 4,350 |
| Group Size (Min 2 Person) | Hotel 4⭐️ + Cruise 4⭐️ | Hotel 5⭐️ + Cruise 4⭐️ |
|---|---|---|
| Price Per Person From | $ 8,499 | $ 8,699 |
| Single Supplement | $ 4,550 | $ 4,850 |
| City | Hotel/Cruise Links | Room Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap | Lotus Blanc Resort | Deluxe |
| Mekong Cruise | Victoria Mekong Cruise | Deluxe Cabin Main Deck |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Happy Life Grand Hotel & Sky Bar | Lessini Premier |
| Ha Noi | The Q Boutique Hotel | Hanoi Signature |
| Halong Bay | Bhaya Cruise | Deluxe |
| City | Hotel/Cruise Links | Room Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap | Hotel Vellita | Vellita Deluxe |
| Mekong Cruise | Victoria Mekong Cruise | Deluxe Cabin Main Deck |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Grand Hotel Sai Gon | Premium Deluxe City View |
| Ha Noi | Hotel Du Parc Hanoi | Deluxe |
| Halong Bay | The Au Co Cruise | Deluxe |
| Low Season | High Season | Peak Season |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep – 12 Oct 2027 | 15 Feb – 13 Apr 2027 | |
| 11 Oct – 21 Dec 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 – 04 Jan 2028 |
The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Programmers, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.
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VN Holidays is not responsible for any loss or theft, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmers.
Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.
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