The Ultimate Cambodia & Vietnam Luxury Escape – 14 Nights

Arrive at Angkor International Airport, where you’ll clear customs, collect your luggage and meet your guide outside the international arrivals hall for your transfer to the hotel. Please note that check-in is available from 2:00 pm. Once checked in, enjoy some free time to relax at your leisure.

Overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a full-day sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park. Begin at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, renowned for its impressive stone-carved faces, before exploring the magnificent Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Continue to Angkor Wat, the largest and one of the most complete temple complexes in the world. Built in the 12th century, this architectural masterpiece spans approximately 210 hectares. Wander through its grand galleries, columned corridors, libraries, pavilions and courtyards, with tranquil ponds reflecting the towering temple.

Next, visit Ta Prohm, where enormous fig trees and tangled roots intertwine with ancient stone walls, creating a remarkable sight as nature reclaims the temple ruins.

End the day at Pre Rup Temple, where you can admire the sunset. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance, before returning to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting off to explore Kulen Mountain, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire in the early 9th century. Discover its remarkable attractions, including the River of a Thousand Lingas, a reclining Buddha and a beautiful cascading waterfall, where you can take a refreshing swim.

Continue to Mahendraparvata, an ancient Khmer city whose name means ‘Mountain of the Great Indra’. Located on the sacred plateau of Phnom Kulen, it is closely associated with the coronation of Jayavarman II, the first king of the Khmer Empire, in 802 AD.

After your mountain excursion, visit a traditional local market before taking part in a Khmer cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic Cambodian dishes, such as Fish Amok, banana leaf salad and Khmer noodles, at Le Tigre de Papier or a similar venue.

After the class, sit down to enjoy a delicious dinner featuring the dishes you have prepared.

Overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Siem Reap Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel to check in and relax.

Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, enjoy a two-hour drive (approximately 70 km) to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic underground network used by guerrillas during the wars. Explore the tunnels and discover how they served as hideouts, supply routes and living quarters.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Saigon for a city tour. Visit the Opera House (exterior view), the former Hotel de Ville, now the People's Committee Building (not open to the public), and Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior view; the interior is open from 3 pm to 4 pm). Continue to the Central Post Office and the former Presidential Palace, followed by a visit to the War Remnants Museum.

After the tour, return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the Mekong Delta and board a boat at My Tho port. Cruise along the Tien River, admire the Rach Mieu Bridge and see the floating fish farms along the river.

Continue to Con Qui, where you can stroll through a local village, discover traditional ways of life, visit an orchard and sample seasonal tropical fruits.

Head further into the gardens to enjoy fresh coconuts picked straight from the trees, visit a honeybee farm and taste local honey tea and banana wine. Next, take a traditional rowing boat along a peaceful, narrow canal shaded by coconut palms.

Continue by electric car (Xe Lam) through the village streets of Quoi Son commune, stopping at local workshops to see how coconut candy and banana candy are made. These are popular specialities of Vietnam’s Coconut Island.

At the end of the excursion, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, a beautifully preserved Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Discover its charming historic architecture, including the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, traditional residential houses, assembly halls and ancient pagodas. Browse the local shops offering colourful silk lanterns, paintings and finely tailored clothing.

Overnight stay in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the next two days at leisure in charming Hoi An. Explore the Ancient Town at your own pace, browse local markets and boutiques, or relax at the nearby beaches. You may also choose to take a Vietnamese cooking class, visit the countryside or enjoy a traditional lantern-making experience.

Overnight stay in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

After breakfast, travel to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital under the Dinh Dynasty (968–980 AD), where historic temples and royal tombs offer a glimpse into the country’s rich past.

Continue to Mua Cave, renowned for its spectacular limestone scenery and panoramic views. Climb approximately 500 steps to the summit for breathtaking views over Tam Coc’s lush rice paddies, winding waterways and dramatic limestone peaks, often referred to as ‘Dry Ha Long Bay’.

After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a relaxing boat ride through Tam Coc, gliding along the river through limestone grottoes and picturesque rice fields.

Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Vietnamese countryside to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its emerald waters and dramatic limestone karsts. Board your cruise and sail among the bay’s spectacular islands, discovering hidden grottoes and picturesque coves. Depending on the cruise itinerary, enjoy opportunities to relax on a beach, take a refreshing swim or simply admire the breathtaking scenery.

Overnight stay aboard Mon Chéri Cruises

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up to breakfast served on board Mon Chéri Cruises as you continue sailing through the stunning scenery of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy brunch before disembarking at approximately 11:30 am, when your driver will meet you at the pier for the transfer back to Hanoi.

Arrive in Hanoi at around 3:00 pm and check in to your hotel. Later, enjoy the opportunity to watch a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show, a unique cultural performance lasting approximately 45 minutes. Showtimes are typically 3:00 pm, 4:10 pm, 5:20 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm, subject to availability.

After the show, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a Hanoi Insider Vespa Tour, exploring the city on a vintage Vespa. Begin in the French Quarter, passing the iconic Opera House, before crossing the historic Long Bien Bridge to discover a hidden village on a Red River island and experience local life and traditional farming activities.

Ride past banana and kumquat plantations before visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake. Continue to Truc Bach Lake to see the John McCain monument, followed by the B-52 wreckage site at Huu Tiep Lake.

Pass the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace and government district before stopping near the railway tracks to sample Hanoi’s famous egg coffee and observe everyday local life. Conclude the tour with a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight, bringing your memorable Cambodia and Vietnam holiday to an end.

Meal: Breakfast