Cambodia & Vietnam Tour Itinerary Tour Plan: 7 Days
- Day 01: Welcome to Siem Reap (-/-/D) Suas’dei, welcome to the Kingdom of Wonder! You will be greeted by our hospitable guide and transferred to our hotel in town. Take in the great Angkor Wat, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu by King Suryavarman II, who reigned between 1131 and 1150. It was constructed over a period of 30 years and is world 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 1992 the UNESCO declared the monument and the whole city of Angkor a World Heritage Site.Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Day 02: Siem Reap Touring (B/L/D)
After breakfast in hotel, start your visit to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, surrounded by an 8m high wall, it was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. Continue to Bayon Temple in the exact center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur. The exterior gallery walls have extensive, superb bas-reliefs, particularly the East and South Galleries.
Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid 12th to early 13th centuries is your next visit. Ta Prohm Temple, unlike most other Angkor temples, has been left just it was when rediscovered: a photogenic and atmospheric maze of trees growing out of temple ruins amidst jungle surroundings, making it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors.
From here, travel to the “gem” of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srey. Banteay Srey, the citadel of the women, displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, an ideal medium for the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. The buildings themselves, unusual among Angkor era structures, are miniature in scale.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Day 03: Siem Reap Touring (B/L/D)
In the morning, you will head out to Kompong Kleang “floating village”, which is, in fact, a stilt house settlement of over 20,000 people where structures can tower up to ten meters above the water. Greeted by waves of the friendly locals, here you can glimpse Cambodia’s countryside culture and traditional family lifestyle.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in Kompong Kleang.
Continue to quiet Beng Mealea. After a short walk through dense jungle, you’ll feel like an explorer when entering the completely overgrown temple. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains unrestored. It is one of the very few temples that actually give the opportunity to climb through it, giving a very ‘Indian Jones’ feel to the experience. Transfer back to Siem Reap to the airport for your departure flight.
Overnight at Siem Reap
- Day 04: Siem Reap – Hanoi (B/-/D)
Breakfast, we visit the National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, there will be free time to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, meet our guide and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
- Day 5: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
08:00: pick up at your hotel and transfer to Halong
The first day of your cruise provides an introduction to the amazing scenery of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Cruising through Halong Bay will literally take your breath away. Depart from Tuan Chau, meet the on board team and receive a safety briefing. Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards to Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. First, visit the wheel house and engine room. Then, participate in a guided tour of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave.
Back to The Au Co to join a Cooking demonstration then enjoy Happy Hour with “Buy One Get One Free”: Beer, House wine (by the glass), Soft drinks, Long drinks, Cocktails
Savor our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. After that, enjoy squid fishing from the main deck
Dinner & Accommodation on board Five Star cruise: The Au Co (Deluxe Cabin)
- Day 06: Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
Breakfast onboard
Start the day with Tai Chi – physical movements designed for relaxation, balance and health – on the sundeck of the boat while enjoying the panorama. After breakfast on board, visit Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat in 01 hour. Savor a delicious lunch in the Halong Restaurant while the ship cruises towards Lan Ha Bay and visit of The Au Co organic farm. Swim and kayak in Viet Hai Lagoon.
Back to The Au Co to enjoy an extended Happy Hour for two hours (half price drinks). Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor. The day ends with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
Dinner & Accommodation on board
- Day 07: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Brunch/-/D)
Breakfast onboard
Halong Bay, designated a UNESCO world heritage site for its limestone rock formations, is home to about 2,000 isles and islets of different shapes and sizes, creating a truly breathtaking seascape. At its heart is the highest concentration of limestone rocks in the area and caves and grottoes abound. Take your time over breakfast and join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony.
11.00 AM. Check out of the boat in Halong Bay for four hours transfer back to Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi, take a walking tour around Old Quarter. This provides you an authentic Hanoi where you could witness Hanoi’s rich cultural and artistic history the Old quarter. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple.
Overnight in Hanoi