Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive at Hanoi airport and get transferred to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel. The transfer can be arranged as a group or private option depending on what's included in your package.
- Day 2
Hanoi
On a guided city tour, you'll walk through Hanoi's tree-lined boulevards and see the contrast between historic colonial buildings and bustling streets. The tour takes in food vendors, museums, and cultural sites that really show what the capital is all about.
Included Activities
- Hanoi City Tour
- Day 3
Hanoi to Siem Reap
After some free time in Hanoi, you'll fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia. From there, transfer to the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. This gives you a chance to settle in before exploring the temples.
- Day 4
Siem Reap
You'll spend the day at Angkor Wat, the massive religious complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, check out local artisans and ride through the city by traditional remork vehicle to get a real feel for how people move around here.
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Temple
- City Tour & Artisan Visit by Remork
Optional Activities
- Cambodian Acrobatic Drama - €55 EUR
Landmarks Angkor Wat - Day 5
Siem Reap
Head to Angkor Thom, the 12th century royal city built during the Khmer dynasty. You'll see an incredible complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments spread throughout the site. Come evening, there's an Apsara Show and dinner, with an optional sunrise tour available if you want to get up early.
- Meals
- Dinner (Apsara Show and Dinner)
Included Activities
- Apsara Show and Dinner
- South Gate Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm
Optional Activities
- Bakheng Hill Sunrise and Gondola Boat Ride - €85 EUR
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Ta Prohm - Day 6
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Spend free time exploring Siem Reap before checking out of your hotel. You'll then transfer by motorcoach to Kampong Cham, where you board the Mekong Jewel for a 7-night cruise down the river.
Optional Activities
- Quad Bike Tour - €165 EUR
- Day 7
Kampong Cham
Visit a local school and meet children and villagers in their homes as part of a community engagement activity. The day includes a water blessing ceremony from local Buddhist monks, which is a rare and meaningful experience.
Included Activities
- Cambodia's Vibrant Cultural Life
- Day 8
Phnom Penh
Explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, located where three rivers meet. You'll see French colonial architecture, Khmer structures, modern buildings, Buddhist temples, and palaces. Walk along the scenic riverside esplanade to get oriented to the city.
Included Activities
- Cambodia's Capital—Phnom Penh
- Day 9
Phnom Penh
Visit the Killing Fields to understand the Khmer Rouge's history, then tour a former school-turned-prison that's now a genocide museum. This is a serious and reflective day that helps you understand Cambodia's past and its recovery.
Included Activities
- The Killing Fields—Tragedy and Reconciliation in Cambodia
- Day 10
Vietnam Border Region
Cross into Vietnam's Mekong Delta region. Visit Hong Ngu island village, known for producing traditional Khmer scarves, where you can watch weavers at work in their homes. Stop at a local temple dedicated to the Hoa Hao religion.
Included Activities
- Daily Life on the Great Delta
- Day 11
Sa Dec
After breakfast, head to Gieng Island to see how families make incense sticks and traditional conical hats. Then take a sampan through Sa Dec to experience village life and visit a colorful temple and the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sampans and Romance
- Day 12
Mekong Delta
Join an exclusive excursion on the delta where you can watch local farmers weave sedge hats and decorate bonsais. You'll see traditional crafts that have been part of Mekong life for generations.
Included Activities
- Village Life on the Mekong
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Explore Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest metropolis. Ancient temples sit below modern skyscrapers, and motorbikes navigate through narrow alleys. The contrast between old and new is what makes the city feel so dynamic.
Included Activities
- Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels to walk through the narrow tunnel network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Learning about this period gives real insight into Vietnam's history and the conflict's impact.
Included Activities
- Vestiges of War—Cú Chi Tunnels
- Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home. If you're interested, there are optional extension programs available to continue exploring Vietnam.
Optional Activities
- Optional extension programs
