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From Phnom Penh to Hanoi, experience Cambodia and Vietnam like never before.
From the wondrous temples of Angkor to the dark legacy of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia is a country that exudes history from every corner. Between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, you’ll discover the heart and soul of the country through the country’s provinces. You’ll then travel to Vietnam where you’ll uncover the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, traverse the lakes and boulevards of Hanoi and meet the locals on the Mekong Delta. Experience historical temples, enjoy delicious banquets and explore everywhere from lively cities to serene rural towns on this 26 day experience through Cambodia and Vietnam.
- Code
- PACVC
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 3 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Experience Cambodia and Vietnam on a single tour, exploring each country in depth through two comprehensive itineraries.
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Uncover a wealth of South East Asia’s breath-taking beauty, from the beaches of Nha Trang and the backwaters of the Mekong Delta to the jungles of Cambodia and the wondrous Halong Bay.
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Learn more about the Buddhists of Siem Reap as you witness the monks’s sacred water blessing ritual.
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Learn about the rich history of both countries, such as the Khmer Rouge of Cambodia or the Viet Minh of Vietnam.
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A Mekong Delta guesthouse, seafood lunch and snorkelling trip in Nha Trang and a candlelit dinner in Halong Bay gets you up close and personal with Vietnam’s waterways.
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Explore legendary architecture as you wander through Angkor’s temples, Ho Chi Min’s Cu Chi war tunnels and the Chinese and Japanese marvels of Hoi An.
Is this trip right for you?
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The bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge is a painful but important part of Cambodian history to confront. If you would rather not visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, just let your leader know.
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You will visit a number of temples on this trip, and this requires a level of modesty. Be sure to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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One night is spent in simple guesthouse accommodation in the Mekong Delta. Rooms have their own bathroom, although may only have cold water available. Mosquito nets and bedding are provided. Most travellers find that this experience is the best way to connect with your local hosts, and get a real sense of life on the Delta.
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A boat trip from Nha Trang is included, riding in a smaller basket boat, with the opportunity for snorkelling. Let you leader know if you have any concerns about water-based activities.
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Temperatures in Cambodia can change significantly from day to night, while Vietnam average temperatures vary greatly between South and North. While there is no best time of year, it's best to check the seasonal patterns on our country information page to gauge what the weather will be like and to pack layers to tackle this disparity in weather.
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With included walking tours in Hoi An and Hanoi, as well as in the caves in Halong Bay, and walking around sites in Hue and the Mekong Delta, you will cover some distance on foot. Be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.
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Notes: The restaurant run by Friends International is closed on public and school holidays. Alternative dinner arrangements will be made at these times.
Accommodation
- Patio Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Patio Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Prison Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - Choeung Ek (Killing Fields)
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh - Buddhist monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Kep Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kampot - Sunset cruise
Optional Activities
- Kampot - Phnom Chisor - USD2
- Kampot - Tamao Wildlife Santuary - USD2
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Kep Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kep - Crab Market visit
- Kampot - Countryside tour
- Kampot - Phnom Chhngork
Optional Activities
- Kampot - Traditional massage - USD5
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Patio Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Battambang Resort or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Battambang - Cooking Class - AUD8
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Battambang Resort or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Battambang - Countryside guided tour
- Battambang - Prasat Phnom Banon Winery tour & tasting
Optional Activities
- Battambang - Phare Ponleu Selpak Centre - USD8
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Urban Adventure Cambodian Cook-Out
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Later, if you have time, perhaps indulge in a traditional Khmer massage back in town – a great way to unwind after a day's walking.
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Three Day Angkor Pass
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap - Phare, the Cambodian Circus ticket - USD18
Meals Included
- Breakfast
For lunch today, enjoy a meal prepared by students at the Sala Bai Hotel School. In the evening, you have the option to attend a performance of Phare, the Cambodian Circus, a riveting way to end the day.
Notes: The Sala Bai Hotel School is closed on public holidays and school holidays. On these days, an alternative restaurant will be used.
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Please ensure you’ve checked your visa requirements for Vietnam prior to departing your home country. Further details about visas can be found in the Essential Trip Information.
This evening you will gather together for another briefing with your Vietnamese tour leader. This meeting is followed by a group dinner with your group at one of the Ho Chi Minh City's excellent eateries. Please note that as this is a combination trip your group composition is also likely to change.
Accommodation
- Millennium Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Rooms at the Millennium Boutique Hotel and in Ho Chi Minh City in general are compact given the building style and central location.Accommodation
- Mekong Delta Guesthouse (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta - Sightseeing tour including cottage industries
- Ho Chi Minh City - KOTO breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Your guesthouse is operated by local hosts, with simple twin and double rooms. Bedding and mosquito nets are supplied. Each room has a private bathroom, although may only have cold water available.Accommodation
- Millennium Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta - Local Market
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Optional Activities
- HCMC - A O show - VND1050000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Stella Maris Nha Trang Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Stella Maris Nha Trang Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Nha Trang - Boat trip
- Hon Mun Island - Snorkelling
- Nha Trang - Basket boat ride
Optional Activities
- Nha Trang - Mud baths - VND280000
- Nha Trang - Po Nagar Cham Tower - VND22000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Pearl River Hoi An Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Pearl River Hoi An Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD28
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Pearl River Hoi An Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Thu Bon sunset river cruise
Optional Activities
- Hoi An - Hoi An Walking & Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD49
- Hoi An - My Son Cham day trip - USD35
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Cherish Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue - Imperial Citadel
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Take a boat cruise on the Perfume River before visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue. The Pagoda is an active Buddhist monastery that dates back to 1601. You will also enjoy lunch at a local nunnery or monastery. This not only allows you to sample some of Hue’s famed vegetarian food, but also offers a chance to learn about Vietnamese Buddhism. You will also visit the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, with its beautiful lake, frangipani and pine trees.
Accommodation
- Cherish Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue - Royal tomb
- Hue - Perfume River cruise
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Halong Bay Overnight boat (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay - Overnight boat cruise
Optional Activities
- Boat Tour - VND250000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Swimming in the bay from the boats is banned by the local authority. Kayaking is restricted to designated zones within the bay.Your wooden junk-style boat has twin-share cabins with en suite facilities and air-conditioning. Due to the limited cabins on board, the single supplement is excluded, and accommodation will be on a twin-share basis.
Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you will stay on a larger boat (with up to 12 cabins) and share your boat with another group. Or your group may be split across different vessels, in which case a group leader will be present on each boat, and the route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND30000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND180000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Hanoi Street Food By Night Urban Adventure - USD31
- Hanoi - Citadels, Karsts & Cycle Urban Adventure - USD88
- Hanoi - Village Discovery by Bike Urban Adventure - USD33
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
25 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Boat, Plane, Private vehicle, TaxiAccommodation
Hotel (17 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Overnight boat (1 night), Resort (6 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Prison Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - Choeung Ek (Killing Fields)
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh - Buddhist monastery visit
- Kampot - Sunset cruise
- Kep - Crab Market visit
- Kampot - Countryside tour
- Kampot - Phnom Chhngork
- Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour
- Battambang - Countryside guided tour
- Battambang - Prasat Phnom Banon Winery tour & tasting
- Siem Reap - Urban Adventure Cambodian Cook-Out
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Three Day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walking tour
- Mekong Delta - Sightseeing tour including cottage industries
- Ho Chi Minh City - KOTO breakfast
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta - Local Market
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Nha Trang - Boat trip
- Hon Mun Island - Snorkelling
- Nha Trang - Basket boat ride
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An - Thu Bon sunset river cruise
- Hue - Imperial Citadel
- Hue - Royal tomb
- Hue - Perfume River cruise
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Halong Bay - Overnight boat cruise
Important notes
1. An airport arrival transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking.
2. A single supplement is available on this trip, subject to availability. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to book this. Please note the single supplement excludes day 13 (Mekong Delta) and day 24 (overnight boat) where you will be in shared accommodation.
3. Full name exactly as per passport required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.

Essential trip information
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