Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Cambodia
Your trip kicks off today with your outbound flight to Cambodia. Pack your bags and head to the airport for the journey ahead.
- Day 2
Phnom Penh
You'll touch down in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's busy capital city. After the transfer to your hotel, take some time for an orientation walk around the area to shake off the travel and get a feel for your surroundings. That evening, there's a welcome dinner with the other travelers on your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Phnom Penh
- Welcome dinner
- Day 3
Phnom Penh
A guided city tour takes you through Phnom Penh's main attractions. You'll see the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and Wat Phnom, which is the city's most well-known Buddhist temple. The day wraps up with a stop at a local market to see what's there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour including Royal Palace
- Silver Pagoda visit
- National Museum visit
- Wat Phnom temple visit
- Local market visit
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum of Cambodia Wat Phnom - Day 4
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
After sleeping in this morning, you'll fly to Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor temple complex. Once you arrive, take an orientation walk through the city to get a sense of the place, and maybe try some of the local food along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Siem Reap
Optional Activities
- Local culinary experiences
- Day 5
Angkor
Today's all about the Angkor temples. You'll visit Angkor Thom to see the famous smiling face towers at Bayon Temple, plus the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Later, check out Ta Prohm temple with its jungle trees and massive roots. In the afternoon, head to Angkor Wat, the main highlight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Angkor Thom tour including Bayon Temple
- Terrace of the Elephants visit
- Terrace of the Leper King visit
- Ta Prohm temple visit
- Angkor Wat complex visit
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm Angkor Wat - Day 6
Siem Reap to Hanoi
Start your morning exploring the Roluos Group temples and visit Banteay Srei Temple, known for its detailed Khmer carvings. Stop by a local village on the way back, then fly to Hanoi. You'll arrive in the late evening and get driven to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Roluos Group temples visit
- Banteay Srei Temple visit
- Local village visit
Landmarks Roluos Group Banteay Srei - Day 7
Hanoi
Experience Hanoi's old town on an electric car tour through the narrow, winding alleys. Visit Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake, which sits in a nice spot by the water. In the afternoon, catch a traditional water puppet performance at the famous theater.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Electric car tour of Hanoi's old town
- Ngoc Son Temple visit at Hoan Kiem Lake
- Traditional water puppet theater performance
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple - Day 8
Hanoi to Halong
After breakfast, you'll see Hanoi's main sights including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewing from outside), Ho Chi Minh House, the Pile-In Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. By noon, travel to Halong for an overnight stay there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit (outside)
- Ho Chi Minh House visit
- Pile-In Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh House Temple of Literature - Day 9
Halong Bay to Hue
Spend the day on a junk cruise through Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The limestone landscape here is really something special to see from the boat. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon and then fly to Hue, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Junk cruise in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 10
Hue
Check out the Citadel with the Imperial Palace and take a scenic boat ride on the Perfume River. Then drive to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Hue. The afternoon is yours to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Citadel visit with Imperial Palace
- Boat ride on Perfume River
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
Landmarks Citadel of Hue Imperial Palace Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 11
Hue to Hoi An
Drive over the Cloud Pass and head to Hoi An, an ancient trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an orientation walk through the charming streets, passing the Hokkien Temple and the Japanese Bridge. Visit a lantern factory to learn about how the local handicrafts are made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Hoi An
- Hokkien Temple visit
- Japanese Bridge visit
- Lantern factory visit
Landmarks Japanese Bridge Hokkien Temple Cloud Pass - Day 12
Hoi An
Today you're on your own schedule. Walk through the old town at whatever pace you like, or visit a tailor if you want to have custom silk clothing made while you're here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Old town exploration
- Visit local tailor for custom silk clothing
- Day 13
Hoi An to Saigon
In the morning, drive to Danang to catch your flight to Saigon. Once you arrive in this vibrant economic hub, explore Cholon, the lively Chinatown district. Visit the Binh Tay Market Hall and the Thien Hau Chinese Temple there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cholon (Chinatown) visit
- Binh Tay Market Hall visit
- Thien Hau Chinese Temple visit
Landmarks Binh Tay Market Hall Thien Hau Chinese Temple - Day 14
Saigon
Take a city tour to see Saigon's contrasts - modern buildings next to colonial architecture and traditional temples, all while thousands of mopeds zoom through the streets. The afternoon is free, and if you want, there's an optional excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Saigon
Optional Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels excursion (bookable on site, approximately 38 USD per person for 4 people)
- Day 15
Saigon to Mekong Delta
Drive to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta and board your cruise ship. During a shore excursion, walk through the orchards and rice fields, and visit some small handicraft workshops. You'll spend the night on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shore excursion with orchard and rice field walks
- Local handicraft workshops visit
- Day 16
Mekong Delta to Can Tho
In the morning, head to a floating market to see the activity and hustle there. After that, continue on to Can Tho where you'll take a relaxing walk and have free time to check things out on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Floating market visit
- Relaxing walk in Can Tho
- Day 17
Can Tho to Phu Quoc
Say goodbye to your tour guide and take a ferry to Phu Quoc, a popular Vietnamese island. This marks the start of the more relaxing final part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Phu Quoc
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island - Days 18 - 19
Phu Quoc
Spend the day relaxing at your hotel or on the long sandy beaches of Phu Quoc. Take time to think back on everything you've done throughout Cambodia and Vietnam on this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Hotel relaxation
- Day 20
Phu Quoc to Frankfurt
Transfer to Phu Quoc airport and head to the gate for your return flight home.
- Day 21
Arrival
You'll arrive back in your home country, bringing your Cambodia and Vietnam journey to a close.
