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£1895

Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

Exploring Vietnam’s greatest cities, north and south, this varied tour begins among the many temples of the capital, historic Hanoi; crosses into Cambodia for the world’s largest religious complex, Angkor; and returns to Ho Chi Minh City, the phoenix of old Saigon

Focused on the most famous monuments of the region, and flying between the three destinations, this tour allows ample time in each to absorb the atmosphere, enjoy the differences, and explore the details of their iconic sites. Straddling the Red River and circling two dozen lakes, Hanoi is as charismatic as it is ancient. With its roots dating back a thousand years, a strong sense of etiquette and tradition, a cluster of pagodas intermingled with colonial elegance, and the ’36 streets’ of the Old Quarter adding bags of character; the city’s social centre is Hoan Kiem Lake, a sunrise spot for Tai Chi sessions. Siem Reap sits on the Tonle Sap lakeshore, with glimpses of the old Khmer village amid its current resort persona of chic shops and excellent restaurants; but its big attraction is outside the town, in the UNESCO site of Angkor, its temples laced with intricately carved stonework, uninhabited for six centuries, undiscovered until the late 1800s, yet still steeped in haunting mythology. An almost unimaginable transformation sees Vietnam’s largest metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City, rise as a proud amalgam of past and present; an exciting, intriguing collage of tall towers and riverside stilt-houses, chic boutiques and smoky temples.

Overview

  • Flight  - 1 night
  • Hanoi  - 1 night
  • Siem Reap  - 3 nights
  • Ho Chi Minh City  - 2 nights

Overview - Oct 2024

  • Flight  - 1 night
  • Hanoi  - 1 night
  • Siem Reap  - 3 nights
  • Ho Chi Minh City  - 2 nights
  • Flight  - 1 night
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Tour Highlights

  • Historic Hanoi
  • Optional cyclo tour in Hanoi
  • UNESCO Site: Angkor Wat
  • Option to visit Ta Prohm Temple
  • Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City
  • Option to visit the Mekong Delta

Exploring Vietnam’s greatest cities, north and south, this varied tour begins among the many temples of the capital, historic Hanoi; crosses into Cambodia for the world’s largest religious complex, Angkor; and returns to Ho Chi Minh City, the phoenix of old Saigon

Notes:

This itinerary contains some visits on foot over uneven surfaces and inclines.

Accommodation

Mercure Hanoi la Gare - Hanoi

A modern, central 4-star hotel within walking distance to the old quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Restaurant, bar gym and WiFi (free). 102 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Somadevi Hotel - Siem Reap

A classic 3-star hotel located within walking distance of restaurants, shops and a 10-minute drive to the Angkor Wat Temple. Restaurant, bar, gym, outdoor pool, spa and WiFi (free). 170 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV and balcony.

SILA Urban Living – Ho Chi Minh City

A modern 4-star hotel close to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Bistro, bar, gym, outdoor pool, sauna and WiFi (free). 217 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Extension Options

Ha Long Bay Extension

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered Vietnam’s greatest natural wonder. Known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests with over 3,000 islands rising out of the sea to provide a spectacular natural environment. Add a pre-tour with this extension covering all the highlights of this wonderful site and with meals included during the cruise.

Mercure Hanoi la Gare - Hanoi

A modern, central 4-star hotel within walking distance to the old quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Restaurant, bar gym and WiFi (free). 102 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Bhaya Cruise - Ha Long Bay

Bhaya Cruises is the largest and most reputed cruise operator in Halong Bay. Established in 2007, it is the first company to introduce the overnight cruise service with innovative ships and unsurpassed customer service.

Bhaya Classic vessels are being the very first overnight cruise in Halong Bay since 2007 with an amazing mix of oriental style with contemporary design. Four wooden boats with 14-20 deluxe cabins incorporate modern state-of-the-art facilities to serve passengers to the most comfort while bringing about mystery feeling of featured oriental culture. The vessels offer a dining room, authentic Vietnamese cuisine, bar, spa and spacious sundeck. Cabins are air-conditioned with private facilities, Panoramic window, hairdryer and mini-bar.

Mercure Hanoi la Gare - Hanoi

A modern, central 4-star hotel within walking distance to the old quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Restaurant, bar gym and WiFi (free). 102 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Bhaya Cruise - Ha Long Bay

Bhaya Cruises is the largest and most reputed cruise operator in Halong Bay. Established in 2007, it is the first company to introduce the overnight cruise service with innovative ships and unsurpassed customer service.

Bhaya Classic vessels are being the very first overnight cruise in Halong Bay since 2007 with an amazing mix of oriental style with contemporary design. Four wooden boats with 14-20 deluxe cabins incorporate modern state-of-the-art facilities to serve passengers to the most comfort while bringing about mystery feeling of featured oriental culture. The vessels offer a dining room, authentic Vietnamese cuisine, bar, spa and spacious sundeck. Cabins are air-conditioned with private facilities, Panoramic window, hairdryer and mini-bar.

Mui Ne Extension

After an extra night in Saigon travel to Mui Ne (4 hours) for a relaxing 4-night stay beside the beach at the Sailing Club Resort Mui Ne. Mui Ne is a fishing village in Phan Thiet with a great beach and an array of restaurants. Close by is a golf course designed by Nick Faldo, scenic sand dunes and kite surfing for all levels. Breakfast daily.

SILA Urban Living – Ho Chi Minh City

A modern 4-star hotel close to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Bistro, bar, gym, outdoor pool, sauna and WiFi (free). 217 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Sailing Club Resort - Mui Ne

A 4-star boutique hotel is just a 1-minute stroll to a private beach. Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, spa and WiFi (free). 30 air-conditioned rooms which hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV and balcony/terrace.

Extra Nights

Stay in Hanoi before you start your tour, or spend extra nights in Ho Chi Minh before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Mercure Hanoi La Gare
(per night) £52
Single supplement £52
Arrival transfer add £28

SILA Urban Living
(per night) £60
Single supplement £60
Departure transfer add £22

Mercure Hanoi la Gare - Hanoi

A modern, central 4-star hotel within walking distance to the old quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Restaurant, bar gym and WiFi (free). 102 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

SILA Urban Living – Ho Chi Minh City

A modern 4-star hotel close to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Bistro, bar, gym, outdoor pool, sauna and WiFi (free). 217 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Optional Excursions

Optional Gondola ride on the moat of Angkor Thom

Kongkear Angkor is a unique Khmer tradition boat service in Siem Reap-Angkor archaeological park. Participants will enjoy cruising along the great wall of Angkor Thom, Royal Secret Path and City Guard Post. Participants can also enjoy a beautiful sunset at Great wall of Angkor Thom.

Optional Visit to Ta Prohm, Preah Khanand Neak Pean temples

Ta Prohm is one of the most beautiful and famous temples in the area, as it have been (almost) untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then Preah Khan, similar in ground plan to Ta Prohm but great attention was paid to the approaches: one of the avenues is lined with carved-stone boundary posts. Continue to Neak Pean temple, is one of the temples that make one dream of the olden days of luxury and beauty. It was built in second half of the 12th century by king Jayavarman VII, dedicated to Buddhist, with following to Prasat Bayon art style.

Optional Afternoon tour to the Cu Chi tunnels

Dive to Cu Chi (75km northwest of Saigon) visit an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the American war.

Optional Mekong Delta tour including Boat Ride

A day to Ben Tre is a day when you are no longer a tourist but a true resident embarking on a sensory voyage of discovery. Enjoy seeing how bricks and grass mats are made with age old traditional techniques as well as how products are extracted from coco etc. Admire stunning panoramic countryside pictures made of green coconut palms, yellow river streams and colorful local products. Be warmed by the tropical breeze or feel the currents of the cool river water whilst exploring the earthy trails. Taste and smell local exotic fruits, “garden-made” cuisine or stop to observe and satisfy your palate with a just-made wet rice paper, or coco candies married with green tea. Complete your experience while hearing the sounds of boat, tricycle-motor engine, and certainly the chatting and laughing of local people, modest yet hospitable.

Optional Tour by Cyclo to Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake

Visit the Temple of Literature, 1 hour panoramic cyclo tour then walking followed by a visit of Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Departures & Prices

per person in a twin room
Vietnam Airlines from Heathrow

October
October 7 (Monday)
November
November 8 (Friday)
Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, transfers, 6 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Supplements per person

Single Supplement
  • 2024: Nov
  • £265
  • 2024: Oct
  • £275
  • 2025: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
  • £275
Flight Options
  • Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy Class from £595 (Oct - Mar)
  • On request, please call
Privately Guided
£195
  • Privately guided tour available
  • £195 per person
Optional Excursions
  • Optional Tour by Cyclo to Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake (2024, 2025)
  • £35
  • Optional Gondola ride on the moat of Angkor Thom (2024, 2025)
  • £18
  • Optional Visit to Ta Prohm, Preah Khanand Neak Pean temples (2024, 2025)
  • £75
  • Optional Angkor Museum and Local Arts and Crafts (2024, 2025)
  • £39
  • Optional Afternoon tour to the Cu Chi tunnels (2024, 2025)
  • £49
  • Optional Mekong Delta tour including Boat Ride (2024)
  • £80
  • Optional Mekong Delta tour including Boat Ride (2025)
  • £125
Tour Only
  • Save
  • £600
  • Arrival transfer
  • £28
  • Departure transfer
  • £22
Extension Options
  • Ha Long Bay Pre Tour Extension - November 2023-2024 (4 nights)
  • 2024: Nov
  • £495
  • 2025: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
  • £535
  • Single Supplement
  • £245

  • Mui Ne Extension - 2024 (5 nights)
  • 2024: Nov
  • £575
  • 2025: Jan
  • £635
  • 2025: Feb
  • £675
  • 2025: Mar, Nov
  • £575
  • Single Supplement
  • 2024: Nov
  • £385
  • 2025: Jan
  • £455
  • 2025: Feb
  • £495
  • 2025: Mar, Nov
  • £395

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