Ultimate Luxury Holiday Vietnam Cambodia 10 days

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to rest after your flight or begin exploring the city at your own pace.

For those who would like to start sightseeing straight away, optional experiences are available at an additional cost:

Optional tours:

Just let us know if you’d like help arranging either of these.

NOTE: Standard hotel check-in is from 14:00. Early check-in may be available at an additional cost.

Morning

Around 08:00, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to the pier, where your luxury speedboat will be waiting.

Set off at 08:15, leaving the busy city behind as you cruise towards the greener waterways of the Mekong Delta. A light breakfast is served on board as the scenery changes from urban skyline to peaceful river life.

Your first stop is Tuong Van Pagoda, where you’ll learn a little about the role of Buddhism in everyday life across southern Vietnam.

From there, continue to a lively riverside market filled with local produce and regional goods. It’s a great chance to see the pace of local life, sample tropical fruit, and have a browse.

As the journey continues, pass fruit orchards, rice paddies and quiet canals lined with palms and greenery. In the Thu Thua area, the narrow waterways offer a slower, more peaceful side of the Delta. 

Next, depending on the route, we will have two options to choose from to experience authentic village life:

• Option 1: We will visit a traditional riverside house and get a chance to see giant Burmese pythons kept as pets. We go to nearby paddies and stop at a farmhouse to savor fresh coconuts and sample distinctive Mekong whisky.
• Option 2: We will take a trip to a local merchant and taste a wide range of products, including Mekong whisky and wine. We walk along the riverbanks to a rural Vietnamese home, explore the village, and enjoy coconuts freshly picked from the trees. On the way, there are many chances to learn some interesting insights about the Mekong Delta people's lives.

NOTE: Tours are flexible, so the guide may combine parts from both routes.

At around 12:30, sit down to a traditional lunch featuring local Mekong flavours.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, visit a Buddhist-run orphanage for a meaningful look at the local community. You’ll then continue to the Cao Dai Temple, a standout and sophisticated religious structure blending various symbols and saints from inside to outside.

NOTE: Remember that the temple is usually closed to visitors, so you can only see it from the outside.

Around 14:30, board the speedboat for the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City. Sit back and enjoy the river views on the way back.

Arrive at the pier around 16:00, then transfer to your hotel.

Morning

After breakfast, set out on a vintage Jeep city tour to explore the historic landmarks and lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Begin at the Reunification Palace, an important landmark in Vietnam’s modern history.

Continue to the Central Post Office, a well-preserved colonial-era building, with a stop to view the nearby Notre-Dame Cathedral. Then visit the War Remnants Museum, where exhibits provide insight into Vietnam’s wartime history.

Next, visit the Emperor Jade Pagoda, known for its ornate details and religious significance. Continue through the city, passing the former U.S. Embassy site, Saigon Opera House, Dong Khoi Street, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.

Conclude the city tour at Ben Thanh Market, where you can browse local produce, snacks, handicrafts, and souvenirs before returning to your hotel.

Afternoon

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in and the next stage of your journey.

Morning

Around 08:00, meet your guide at your hotel in the Old Quarter and begin a private city tour of Hanoi. Start at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and an important centre of education established for royal scholars and later students from across the country.

Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s best-known cultural landmarks, noted for its distinctive architecture and peaceful setting. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, an important figure in Vietnam’s modern history.

Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is viewed from outside, and is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and from June to August.

After the morning visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes. 

Afternoon

Continue to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which explores the cultures and traditions of Vietnam’s 54 recognised ethnic groups. Exhibits cover traditional clothing, customs, tools, architecture, and everyday life from different regions of the country.

After the visit, return to Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transfer back to your hotel.

Morning

Your day starts with pick-up from your hotel in the Old Quarter between 08:00 - 08:30.

Travel by road to Halong Bay via the expressway, with a comfortable drive through the countryside to the port.

On arrival, board your luxury cruise and settle in with a welcome drink. The cruise manager will then run through the itinerary and safety briefing before departure.

Once underway, enjoy lunch on board as the boat cruises past Halong Bay’s limestone karsts and island scenery.

Afternoon

After lunch, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. You might like to book a spa treatment, relax on deck, or join the scheduled excursion to a cave in Halong Bay.

You will be able to marvel at the bay's mysterious natural landscape and take in the breathtaking views, adorned with incredible stalagmites and stalactites.

NOTE: To ensure availability, it is recommended that you make a reservation with the cruise manager in advance.

Evening

As the sun goes down, many cruises offer a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, where you can learn a few local dishes or simple carving techniques.

Dinner is served on board, followed by free time for the rest of the evening.

You might like to try squid fishing, enjoy a drink at the bar, play board games, or simply relax and take in the peaceful setting of the bay at night.

NOTE: The cruise itinerary may be different depending on the cruise you choose.

Morning

Start the day early with sunrise views over Halong Bay from the top deck, followed by an optional Tai Chi session. If you’d rather take things slow, you can simply enjoy a relaxed morning and light breakfast on board.

Later, continue cruising through the bay and enjoy lunch in the restaurant, depending on your cruise schedule.

Afternoon

This afternoon, continue exploring Halong Bay with a visit to a floating fishing village or seafood farming area.

It’s a good chance to learn a bit more about local life on the water and the traditions of families who have lived here for generations.

Later in the day, head back on board and enjoy some downtime. You might like to grab a drink at the sky bar or pool bar, take a swim, or book a massage for a bit of extra relaxation.

Evening

As night falls, enjoy another peaceful evening on the bay.

Depending on the cruise, there may be onboard activities such as games, karaoke, or lounge entertainment. Or you can simply unwind on deck and enjoy the atmosphere.

NOTE: The specific details of your itinerary will depend on the cruise you choose.

Morning

Start the day early, with a final chance to enjoy sunrise over Halong Bay.

You may like to join an optional Tai Chi session on deck, or simply relax and take in the views with a tea or coffee.

A light breakfast will be served on board before the morning excursion to the final stop on your cruise itinerary.

After returning to the boat, freshen up and complete check-out as the cruise makes its way back towards the port. Brunch is served on board during the return journey, giving you one last chance to enjoy the scenery of the bay. 

Afternoon

Around midday, disembark and transfer back to Hanoi for your onward flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

The remainder of the day is free to rest and settle in before exploring Cambodia’s cultural heritage.

Morning

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel and travel to Angkor Thom, the former royal city of the Khmer Empire. Enter through the impressive South Gate, known for its monumental stone faces and grand entrance causeway.

Continue to Bayon Temple, renowned for its carved stone faces and detailed bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Khmer history and daily life. Visit the Terrace of the Elephants, once used for royal ceremonies, followed by the Terrace of the Leper King, noted for its intricate carvings.

Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the most distinctive temples within the Angkor complex. Explore the atmospheric ruins, where large tree roots have grown around and through the ancient stone structures.

Afternoon

Continue to Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most renowned temple and a major masterpiece of classical Khmer architecture. Built in the 12th century, the complex is noted for its grand scale, balanced design, extensive galleries, and detailed stone carvings.

Explore the temple’s courtyards and galleries while learning about its history and architectural significance. After the visit, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Siem Reap. Relax at your hotel, explore the town independently, browse local markets, or stop at a café before the evening’s programme.

For those who would like to explore further, the following optional experiences are available at an additional cost:

Please contact your travel consultant if you would like assistance arranging any of these activities.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and take some free time to pack and complete check-out. At the arranged time, meet your driver and transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your journey through Vietnam and Cambodia.

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