Classic Vietnam & Cambodia - 16 days

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Classic Vietnam & Cambodia - 16 days

16 Days Starting in Hanoi and ending in Siem Reap

Visiting: Hanoi, Hanoi City Tour, Hạ Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, Hue, Hội An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Delta, Can Tho, Phnom Penh, Krong Siem Reap

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

847/CVC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$3185

$3096 (USD) WINTER SALE @ Tourhub Discount: $89

Tour Overview

PRIVATE TOUR: An inspirational 16 day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia! Taking in the limestone peaks of Halong Bay and lush rice paddies along the Mekong. From one capital city to another, visiting farms and floating markets, imperial palaces and ancient temples. Finishing at Siem Reap and the spectacular Angkor Wat!

Highlights

Hanoi, 'Paris of the Orient' and capital of Vietnam - The Old Quarter, Tai Chi at Hoan Kiem Lake and Chau Long Market
Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay - UNESCO Listed region with thousands of beautiful limestone peaks and islets
Hue - The Perfume River, Imperial City and ancient walled Citadel and Royal Tombs
Hoi An - UNESCO Listed former merchant trading post, famed for its beautifully preserved architecture
Saigon, the Cosmopolitan and commercial hub of Vietnam - The Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, the Opera House and People's Committee Building
Cruising on the Mekong Delta - One of the world’s greatest river regions
Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital City - Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum
Siem Reap - Attractive riverside town and gateway to the Angkor Temple Complex
Angkor Thom - The last capital of the Khmer Empire
Angkor Wat - The world's largest religious temple
Ta Prohm - The jungle enveloped 'Tomb Raider' temple
Tonle Sap Lake - Cambodia's largest freshwater lake and Kompong Phluk floating village

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Day 1 : Hanoi

Location:

Hanoi

Meals Included:

No Meals

Hello Hanoi! Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the today at leisure.

Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour

Location:

Hanoi City Tour

Meals Included:

Breakfast

This morning we embark on a tour of Vietnam’s capital. Our first stop is to the Ho Chi Minh Museum, where we gain insight into the life of the President Ho Chi Minh. Continue to the Presidential Palace, the president’s iconic house on stilts, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Our last port of call is to the Ethnology Museum where we learn about Vietnam’s diverse ethnic groups. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take stroll along the ancient streets of the exotic old quarter and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Vietnam's enchanting capital.

Day 3 : Halong Bay

Location:

Hạ Long Bay

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hanoi - Halong Bay. This morning transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong City, the drive takes about 4 hours and you will stop off for a refreshment break en route. Upon arrival meet the crew of the traditional Junk boat at the dock and cruise to the famous islands of UNESCO Listed Halong Bay, exploring the many grottoes and myriad of tiny islands. Back on board we enjoy a cooking demonstration followed by a scrumptious dinner while soaking up an incredible sunset over the bay.

Day 4 : Bai Tu Long Bay

Location:

Bai Tu Long Bay

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Halong Bay - Hue. Enjoy the fresh air and the gentle breeze of the bay this morning as you relax onboard the Junk. There will be more opportunities to swim and explore hidden caves before returning to port.
Our next stop is Dong Ho Village, famous for its long-preserved art of making pictures. We’ll visit a studio in village, where you can watch the procedure of carving and printing these paintings and learn about the local folk tales represented in the paintings. Onward to Hanoi Airport for our flight to Hue in central Vietnam, where upon arrival we are met and transferred to our hotel.

Day 5 : Hue

Location:

Hue

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch

Hue was the Vietnamese capital during the Nguyen Dynasty 1802-1945 and ruins of the city’s regal past can still be seen inside the Citadel and the Imperial City. Created in the 19th century, the Imperial City was modelled on the Forbidden City in Beijing and holds many palaces and temples inside its giant walls. Many of the buildings were damaged by French aerial bombing and the Tet Offensive in 1968. Now it is slowly being restored thanks to generous funding by UNESCO. Your tour begins after breakfast with the ancient walled Citadel containing the former Imperial Palace. Spend the morning wandering through the enclosure before lunch and a trip into the surrounding countryside to see the final resting place of the Emperors at one of the most impressive Royal Tombs.
Continuing, we travel to the quaint Thuy Bieu Village, famous for growing Thanh Tra fruit. Here we’ll see garden houses, ancient ancestral temples and chat with the local people. You can join them in gardening or drinking tea and discover the daily life of the locals. This evening enjoy a scenic cruise along the Perfume River.

Day 6 : Hoi An

Location:

Hội An

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Hue - Hoi An. This morning, continue south to the picturesque riverside town of Hoi An. The five hour drive takes you along the South China Sea coastline with breathtaking views particularly as the road winds its way up Hai Van Pass (“Pass of the Clouds”).

From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, renowned for its silk and popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century and much of the town is now heritage-listed. This afternoon enjoy a half day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Day 7 : Hoi An

Location:

Hội An

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Free time is offered for days 7 and 8. There is plenty to do and see in this charming town and its surrounds. Opt to take a cycling tour into the countryside, a cooking demonstration, a river cruise to meet and engage with local fisherman, paddle a unique bamboo basket boat, shop till your hearts delight, or simply relax on the beach.

Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh City

Location:

Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to the airport in Danang this morning and catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as the city is still referred to by all except officials, is Vietnam’s largest city. It is a fast-paced metropolis full of contrasts, with street vendors selling fruit and vegetables next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques. Amazingly, the city’s history dates back only 300 years. In 1859 the city was captured by the French and became the capital of Cochin China. From 1956 until April 1975 it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. Today, Ho Chi Minh City is very much the heart of Vietnamese business and entrepreneurial activity. The French left their mark with some fine colonial-era buildings such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.

Enjoy a guided tour of the city this afternoon. Highlights include the Notre Dame Cathedral (from the outside as renovations are taking place), and the Old Post Office. Dong Khoi Street, which is home to many boutiques and fine restaurants, the Opera House and the beautiful Peoples’ Committee Building. The War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war and the Reunification Palace which is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on 30 April 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
Tonight offers free time to explore the bustling city, or you could opt to join a Taste of Saigon tour, featuring the unique flavours of Ho Chi Minh City’s cuisine. Start your tour at the last street market still remaining in the city centre, walk on one of the city’s oldest bridges, built more than 120 years ago. Taste some local specialties such as goi cuon (fresh spring rolls), banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) and more, before enjoying lau (hot pot) at a “secret” restaurant. Enjoy a drink and a birds-eye view of a modernizing Ho Chi Minh City from its highest building, before entering the “sleepless streets area” where you can try the local beer and possibly extend your time here exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City’s nightlife activities.

Day 9 : The Mekong Delta

Location:

Mekong River Delta

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Day at leisure to independently explore Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10 : Can Tho

Location:

Can Tho

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch

Ho Chi Minh City - Chau Doc. Enjoy a cruise on the Mekong Delta today! Ben Tre is famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. Here we enjoy a traditional sampan boat that will take us to visit a brick making shop, a fruit garden and a local family where rice paper made.Vietnam.

We continue to our final stop for the day, Chau Doc.

Day 11 : Phnom Penh

Location:

Phnom Penh

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch

Chau Doc - Phnom Penh. After breakfast, we take a speed boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, arriving at midday. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Cambodia's energetic capital is noted for its beautiful colonial architecture and historic sites. See the highlights of this bustling, vibrant city on a guided tour this afternoon, including the fascinating Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. You can climb the hill to Wat Phnom, the city’s main temple, where you’ll find throngs of worshippers and troops of monkeys.
We finish today with a stroll along the riverside starting at the Royal Palace. Witness the locals doing their daily exercises and feel free to join in.
An optional sunset cruise is available this afternoon - Travel along the Tonle Sap River towards the Mekong. Relax onboard and enjoy some drinks while watching the sunset over Phnom Penh city.

Day 12 : Siem Reap

Location:

Krong Siem Reap

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap. Spend time at leisure this morning before your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. With its picturesque riverside location, colonial and Chinese-style architecture and leafy tree lined boulevards, Siem Reap is an ideal base to explore Cambodia's legendary Angkor Temple complex over the next two days.
This afternoon we drive to the edge of the city where we enjoy a buffalo cart ride through the countryside, until we reach Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake – the Tonle Sap. Here we board a boat and cruise to one of the largest floating villages on the lake, Kompong Phluk, where we witness the fascinating daily lives of the locals. Return to Siem Reap for an evening at leisure.

Day 13 : Siem Reap

Location:

Krong Siem Reap

Meals Included:

Breakfast

This morning there is an optional visit to the famous Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, to watch the sun rise. Our first stop is to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire, surrounded by an 8-meter wall. As we walk through the heart of the city, we stop at the12th century masterpiece known as Bayon Temple.
Later, we have some free time to explore Angkor Wat, the most famous and undoubtably best preserved temple within the complex. Continue to Ta Prohm Temple, which unlike most of the other Angkor temples, has not been repaired, restored or preserved but has been left as it was found. The jungle trees and roots growing in, out and through the ruins have made this temple ruin a favourite among visitors. We then explore Angkor Wat further before returning to Siem Reap. This evening we have the opportunity to enjoy a Phare Circus performance.

Day 15 : Siem Reap

Location:

Krong Siem Reap

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Today your exciting Asian adventure comes to an end after breakfast, hotel check out and a transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 15 : Siem Reap

Location:

Krong Siem Reap

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Day at leisure to independently explore Siem Reap.

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
14 nights STANDARD hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat in Halong Bay (private en suite cabin). SUPERIOR and DELUXE hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Angkor Temple Complex
Entrance fees to all included sights
Mekong Delta - Private boat cruise and visit to floating markets
Hue - Boat trip on the Perfume River
Hanoi - Vietnamese Cooking Lesson
Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay overnight Junk boat cruise
Siem Reap - Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
3 economy flights: Hanoi to Hue, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Speed boat: Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 16
Local English speaking specialist guides for all sightseeing
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Check out our Q&As

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 16
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this Operator

Calvin

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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26-Feb-2023

TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9 day tour of Morocco visiting many main cities and places of interest. The coach was very comfortable and we felt safe with the driver Suliman. The guide was Hicham Touraouine and he was fantastic. He spoke perfect English as well as French, Arabic and Berber. He was so kind and considerate and made a good tour great. We particularly enjoyed ‘glamming in the Sahara Desert. So much to see and do and great food and company. We would definitely use On The Go Tours again, especially if Hicham was the guide. Paul & Penny

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This was a great tour through Morocco! There was quite a bit of time spent on the bus but the stops to see the sites and breaks were timed perfectly. It allowed us to see so much of Morocco in a short amount of time. What really made this trip extra special was our tour guide Hicham! He was so friendly, professional, knowledgeable and had an infinite amount of patience. You could tell that he is very proud of his country - as he should be! When I arrived, I mentioned that I was sad about missing Chefchaoen and he went out of his way to make sure we could add it to our itinerary (luckily the other 2 people on the trip also wanted to go). It was a highlight for me! This was my second On The Go tour. The first tour was amazing (Pyramids, Petra and Promised Land) so the bar was set high but Hicham and Hussein made this trip just as memorable!

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28-Sep-2023

Gallipoli tour. The guide was awesome. Everything went like clockwork.. My complaint is that you expect 4 people to cramp together on the back seat of the van for 4 hours. That is poverty travel. Not really acceptable for the price paid. So uncomfortable. If was to do this trip again I'd just rent a car. Although the guide was amazing, but that's 3 hours of the trip.

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30-Nov-2023

We booked the Land of Northern Lights and the actual trip was a wonderful experience we had a great guide and driver. The problem we had was with On the Go Tours. We accept meals are not included but did expect meals to be available. When in Hella the hotel restaurant was closed and there bistro was full, but we were told we could eat at about 7.45pm - when we asked again at 8pm we were told it would be another 15 - 30 mins. There is a street van, pizza and burger bar but all close at 8pm so we could not grab anything there - we had a Northern Lights presentation at 8.30pm so no chance of us getting meal at the only other restaurant. The next day our lunch stop was unable to provide lunch just coffee & cake! I have raised this with On the GO Tours and the bottom line is they do not include meals!!!!

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09-Aug-2023

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Giovanni Guidi (Google Reviewer)

19-Aug-2023

I booked three tours with this agency. While the first two experiences were very nice, with well-thought-out itineraries and knowledgeable guides, the third tour was an absolute nightmare for us. Due to the unavailability of an hotel from the trip notes, the agency opted to replace it with another they claimed was "similar." To our dismay, this alternative was nothing short of a decrepit, filthy establishment that threatened to ruin our entire safari experience in South Africa. But the fiasco didn't end there. This so-called hotel began proposing and organizing activities starkly different from what we were promised in the trip notes, together with an awful services of their guides and vehicles. And when this disaster struck and we desperately needed their support? The agency ghosted us. It took them an entire day to respond, and when they did, they simply shrugged off our concerns, asserting it was too late to fix anything, even though three nights of our trip were still ahead. The level of unprofessionalism was staggering. Forced to salvage our experience, we took matters into our own hands, leaving that awful place to book another hotel and activities for the remainder of our trip—all at my own expense. Based on my experience, I suggest travelers to think twice before considering this agency. Seek out reputable companies known for their commitment to customer service and integrity.

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