15D Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure: Treks, Coasts, Culinary and Culture

Welcome to Hanoi! Hanoi City, capital of Vietnam rich in history and culture.
Upon arrival, welcomed by our driver and transfer to hotel to leave your heavy luggage. Your free time to relax after long flight.
Please note:
- Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
- Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Breakfast at hotel.
07:00 AM: pick up from hotel. Leaving traditional Hanoi and start your trip to depart for Pu Luong.
12:00 PM: Upon arrival, visit Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch at local restaurant.
01:30 PM: 10km trekking course. You will explore Kho Muong, an isolated village surrounded by a valley and the largest cave in Pu Luong, using off-road trails via streams and mountains, then head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields.
05:00 PM: Return to hotel for dinner and leisure time. (Recommend add-on: Cooking class).
Overnight in Pu Luong.

Breakfast at hotel.
08:30 AM: pick up at hotel for today water adventure experiences.
08:45 AM: 2.5km walk crossing a suspension bridge, admiring to seek the giant water wheels. Arrive at Chieu Lau dam to embark on a bamboo rafting experience; you will paddle the raft upstream with locals. 10:00 AM: Embark last 2km trek through stunning landscape of rice fields and ethnic village life before completing the loop trail.
11:30 AM: Return to hotel, have lunch and prepare
01:00 PM: transfer back to Hanoi.
06:00-06:30 PM: arrive at hotel in Hanoi. Leisure time exploring the city night life.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel.
8.15-8.50: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay.
Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive)
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site
12:30: Enjoy set menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay
16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
17.45: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi
20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. It is free time until our driver will pick you up from your hotel to airport for your flight to Da Nang city.
Welcome to Da Nang – most living-worthy beach city. You will be picked up by our tour guide and driver to start our half day city tour. Our first stop is the Son Tra Radar Station, a historic site atop Son Tra Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Da Nang and the East Sea. Capture stunning photos of the landscape and learn about its significance during the Vietnam War. Next, we'll visit the helicopter pad, providing an excellent vantage point to admire nearby beaches and the surrounding scenery. This strategic location served various purposes during the war and offers a unique perspective of the area.
We'll head to a local restaurant in Da Nang city to savor the local specialties and delve deeper into Da Nang’s cuisine.
Continue the journey to Ban Co Peak, where you'll breathe in the fresh mountain air and marvel at the views of Da Nang city, the ocean, and lush forests below. Named after a large flat rock resembling a chessboard, this spot is perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike. Then, we can't miss Linh Ung Pagoda in the stunning Son Tra Peninsula. This majestic Buddhist temple is renowned for its tranquil ambiance, intricate architecture, and vibrant colors. The towering Lady Buddha statue, emanating peace and serenity, is a highlight of the pagoda.
18:00 PM: Transfer to your hotel in Hoi An for check in.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel and relax. In the afternoon, join in a small group to explore 3 three traditional handicraft villages.
1:30 PM: picked up at hotel and start with Thanh Ha pottery village: visit temples, museums with exhibitions, learn about history, and experience pottery-making activities.
Continue the journey, we will visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Entering the village, surprised by the constant sound of chisels and cuts. The villagers have most likely grown accustomed to hearing these noises. Visit carpentry workshops and observe how artisans work to create intricately carved products. Here you can opt in for a bicycle ride, discover what it takes to work on a farm, or take in the picture-perfect lifestyle of the villagers.
Move to Tra Que Vegetable Village, experience what it's like to be a real farmer by visiting this traditional vegetable village and taking part in farm tasks like tilling, watering, fertilizing, and picking vegetables. With Tra Que lagoon and De Vong River encircling, the village is blessed with rich soil and fresh air- ideal for agricultural.
Enjoy dinner at local restaurant.
5.30 PM: transfer back to hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel.
07:00 AM: Picked up at hotel and take you to Cua Dai Wharf.
09:00 AM: Take a 20 minutes ride on speedboat to Cham Island.
9:30 AM: Arrive at Hon Nhon beach, enjoy your time swimming and snorkeling, walking underwater to your preference.
11:00 AM: Bai Chong Beach – the unique ecological area of the Cham Island to have seafood lunch and relax. 02:00 PM: Return to the Cua Dai Wharf for the journey back to hotel.
Enjoy leisure time. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. It is free time until our driver will pick you up from your hotel to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, also known as Saigon. You will be picked up by our tour guide and driver to start our half day city tour. Visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
18:00 PM: Transfer back your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Saigon.

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Saigon.

Early breakfast at hotel. Picked up by the bus and transferred to Phnom Penh City, the capital of Cambodia. Upon arrival, picked up by driver and transferred to check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

In the morning, take a journey through the captivating city of Phnom Penh with a local guide. Explore the highlights of the city's turbulent history: Tuol Sleng Museum, Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. First Visit the stunning Royal Palace and witness the grandeur and magnificence of the Silver Pagoda, adorned with highly polished silver walls, Italian marble floors, exquisite gold carvings and intricate diamond designs that glisten with every ray of light. After that Climb the steps to the Wat Phnom Temple and join locals and foreigners alike in praying for good luck and prosperity. Lastly, Learn the darker sides of Cambodian history with the Tuol Sleng Museum which provide an in-depth look into some of the darker periods of Cambodian history. Tour ends around 12h30pm and we take you back to your hotel for a rest.

In the afternoon at around 5pm, you will be picked up our tour guide and the unique vehicle tuk tuk to start our night street food tour. Enjoy a delicious evening on this food tour of Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk. Discover tantalizing traditional dishes, explore the Russian Market, and finish with a local craft beer or cocktail.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Early breakfast at hotel. Picked up by the bus and transferred to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, picked up by driver and transferred to check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

This is a changce to Catch a breath of fresh air, enjoy the picturesque countryside, and savor a local lunch on this bike tour from Siem Reap. Ride through charming backroads, visit Kampong Phluk, and relax during a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. First we will challenge the Tonle Sap and countryside trails. The terrain is varied, mainly flat and follows by the mixture of tarmac roads and dirt roads passing the countryside & floating village. We continue touring the famous Kampong Phluk floating villages by riverboat. Explore the stilted house and get a fascinating insight into the ways the local people live in the region. At noon, enjoy authentic and delicious dishes that are prepared by the local family host in an effort to support the local community through tourism. Lastly, we enjoy the spectacular views of Tonle Sap Lake and a sunset boat cruise will leave you in awe with the sheer beauty of nature.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

In the morning, after breakfast, get off the beaten path on this cycling day trip at Angkor Park. Peddle through backroads and over jungle trails to uncover the hidden side of these majestic temples. Pedal your way across the historic temple complex and get to know its history from your friendly and professional guide and marvel at the enormous and beautiful Angkor Wat Temple, one of the largest religious monuments in the world. In the afternoon visit the Angkor Thom complex where you will explore the fascinating beauty of Bayon Temple and wander in awe at the beauty of the world famous Ta Prohm Temple, surrounded by massive trees.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, free at leisure for relax or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your onwards flight back home.