Simply Vietnam with Cambodia 2021

With their long histories, interesting cultures, and gorgeous scenery, Vietnam and Cambodia offer something for everyone. On this Vietnam and Cambodia tour, you’ll overnight in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha National Park, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap. Sightseeing tours in the cities feature the must-see sites, including Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049; Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge; Hue’s Forbidden Purple City, the emperor’s residence constructed in 1804; and Hoi An’s Thien Mu Pagoda. In Ho Chi Minh City, your sightseeing includes the War Remnants Museum, and the Cu Chi region, where you'll get to explore the deep, narrow tunnels constructed by the Viet Cong during the war.

Vietnam isn’t just home to beautiful temples and historic sites though! You'll enjoy seeing some of Vietnam's most gorgeous sights and destinations via the water. Perhaps the highlight of the trip is your cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the world's most amazing limestone scenery. You'll sail by islets, caves, beaches, and floating villages. In Phong Nha National Park, a boat ride on the Son River takes you to Phong Nha Cave. You'll also enjoy a cruise in Hoi An on the Thu Bon River, where you'll pass unspoiled countryside.

Continue on to Cambodia to explore the rich history and culture of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. In Phnom Penh, visit the Royal Palace and learn more about the Khmer Rouge regime at the Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields. In Siem Reap, explore the spectacular ruins of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Angkor Thom; 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple, known for its intricate decorations; and more.

These are just some of the many highlights on this tour through Vietnam and Cambodia. From the historic sites to the gorgeous scenery, this tour designed for savvy, value-minded travelers is a vacation of a lifetime!

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Day 1

Welcome to Vietnam’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for a mid-afternoon check-in

Day 2

Today’s included sightseeing tour takes you to many of the city’s highlights, including the Temple of Literature, a peaceful series of walled courtyards and gateways, and One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a lotus blossom. You will also see Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the fascinating network of alleyways and shop houses that make up the Old Quarter. This evening, enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s famed water puppets
Breakfast Dinner

Day 3

Drive to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s favorite destinations, and board your afternoon cruise through the stunning bay. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail through the dramatic limestone islands, then explore the Sung Sot (Surprising Cave) and visit Titov Island
BreakfastLunch

Day 4

Return to Hanoi this morning and fly to Dong Hoi. From here, journey inland to remarkable Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO park littered with beautiful jungles, caves, and underground rivers. Your lodging tonight is a charming farmstay at the base of the park
Breakfast

Day 5

This morning, take a boat ride on the Son River to Phong Nha Cave, famous for its rock formations with names like the “Lion” and the “Buddha.” The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the activities and serene views at your hotel
BreakfastLunch Dinner

Day 6

Drive to Hue, stopping at the DMZ bridge en route. Upon arrival in the imperial walled city of Hue, visit the Forbidden Purple City, modeled after Beijing’s famed Forbidden City. During your visit, you will see Thai Hoa Palace, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the Nine Dynastic Urns
Breakfast

Day 7

Begin today with a visit to pretty Thien Mu Pagoda, made up of seven tiers, each dedicated to a step assumed by Buddha to reach enlightenment. Continue up the river to the Imperial Tomb of Minh Mang, a majestic complex of courtyards, pavilions, and temples in a beautiful setting. Head south through spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) and visit the Cham Museum, then continue to the charming town of Hoi An
BreakfastLunch

Day 8

Start today with a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside. Then, a leisurely walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town brings you to the Japanese Covered Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure
Breakfast

Day 9

Enjoy your morning at leisure. This afternoon, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city, packed with timeless traditions
Breakfast

Day 10

Today’s sightseeing tour takes in Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Afterward, visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum, as well as the Chinese district
Breakfast

Day 11

Today, visit the Cu Chi tunnels, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles long that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas, and meeting rooms. If you are feeling adventurous, you may enter and explore the deep, narrow tunnels
Breakfast

Day 12

Today, fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city
Breakfast

Day 13

Today’s sightseeing tour takes in the Royal Palace with its spectacular Silver Pagoda, as well as the haunting Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former torture and interrogation center under the Khmer Rouge. You will also visit one of the killing fields. This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap
Breakfast

Day 14

Today, visit nearby Angkor, the ancient Khmer capital. Visit the splendid temple complex that includes Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Angkor Thom, the former fortified royal city built by King Jayavarman VII, which includes Bayon and Baphuon Temples, the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King
BreakfastLunch

Day 15

Visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva that was built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched. Surrounded by jungle, tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls, and you will experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it
Breakfast

Day 16

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning
Breakfast

Day 17

HANOI, VIETNAM

Day 18

HANOI

Day 19

HANOI-HA LONG BAY

Day 20

HA LONG BAY–HANOI–PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK

Day 21

PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK

Day 22

PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK–HUE

Day 23

HUE–HOI AN

Day 24

HOI AN

Day 25

HOI AN–HO CHI MINH CITY

Day 26

HO CHI MINH CITY

Day 27

HO CHI MINH CITY. CU CHI TUNNELS EXCURSION

Day 28

HO CHI MINH CITY–PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

Day 29

PHNOM PENH–SIEM REAP

Day 30

SIEM REAP

Day 31

SIEM REAP

Day 32

SIEM REAP

Day 33

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Day 34

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Day 35

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Day 36

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Day 37

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Day 38

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Day 39

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Day 40

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Day 41

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Day 42

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Day 43

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Day 44

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Day 45

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Day 46

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Day 47

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Day 48 HANOI, VIETNAM.

Welcome to Vietnam’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for a mid-afternoon check-in

Day 49 HANOI.

Today’s included sightseeing tour takes you to many of the city’s highlights, including the Temple of Literature, a peaceful series of walled courtyards and gateways, and One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a lotus blossom. You will also see Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the fascinating network of alleyways and shop houses that make up the Old Quarter. This evening, enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s famed water puppets
Breakfast Dinner

Day 50 HANOI-HA LONG BAY.

Drive to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s favorite destinations, and board your afternoon cruise through the stunning bay. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail through the dramatic limestone islands, then explore the Sung Sot (Surprising Cave) and visit Titov Island
BreakfastLunch

Day 51 HA LONG BAY–HANOI–PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK.

Return to Hanoi this morning and fly to Dong Hoi. From here, journey inland to remarkable Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO park littered with beautiful jungles, caves, and underground rivers. Your lodging tonight is a charming farmstay at the base of the park
Breakfast

Day 52 PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK.

This morning, take a boat ride on the Son River to Phong Nha Cave, famous for its rock formations with names like the “Lion” and the “Buddha.” The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the activities and serene views at your hotel
BreakfastLunch Dinner

Day 53 PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK–HUE.

Drive to Hue, stopping at the DMZ bridge en route. Upon arrival in the imperial walled city of Hue, visit the Forbidden Purple City, modeled after Beijing’s famed Forbidden City. During your visit, you will see Thai Hoa Palace, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the Nine Dynastic Urns
Breakfast

Day 54 HUE–HOI AN.

Begin today with a visit to pretty Thien Mu Pagoda, made up of seven tiers, each dedicated to a step assumed by Buddha to reach enlightenment. Continue up the river to the Imperial Tomb of Minh Mang, a majestic complex of courtyards, pavilions, and temples in a beautiful setting. Head south through spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) and visit the Cham Museum, then continue to the charming town of Hoi An
BreakfastLunch

Day 55 HOI AN.

Start today with a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside. Then, a leisurely walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town brings you to the Japanese Covered Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure
Breakfast

Day 56 HOI AN–HO CHI MINH CITY.

Enjoy your morning at leisure. This afternoon, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city, packed with timeless traditions
Breakfast

Day 57 HO CHI MINH CITY.

Today’s sightseeing tour takes in Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Afterward, visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum, as well as the Chinese district
Breakfast

Day 58 HO CHI MINH CITY. CU CHI TUNNELS EXCURSION.

Today, visit the Cu Chi tunnels, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles long that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas, and meeting rooms. If you are feeling adventurous, you may enter and explore the deep, narrow tunnels
Breakfast

Day 59 HO CHI MINH CITY–PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA.

Today, fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city
Breakfast

Day 60 PHNOM PENH–SIEM REAP.

Today’s sightseeing tour takes in the Royal Palace with its spectacular Silver Pagoda, as well as the haunting Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former torture and interrogation center under the Khmer Rouge. You will also visit one of the killing fields. This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap
Breakfast

Day 61 SIEM REAP.

Today, visit nearby Angkor, the ancient Khmer capital. Visit the splendid temple complex that includes Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Angkor Thom, the former fortified royal city built by King Jayavarman VII, which includes Bayon and Baphuon Temples, the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King
BreakfastLunch

Day 62 SIEM REAP.

Visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva that was built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched. Surrounded by jungle, tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls, and you will experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it
Breakfast

Day 63 SIEM REAP.

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

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