Invitation to Vietnam & the Temples of Angkor

14 Day Vietnam & Cambodia Tour

Overview
This 14-day journey offers a captivating introduction to Vietnam’s landscapes, history, and culture, coupled with a visit to Cambodia’s iconic Angkor Temples. The tour covers bustling cities, tranquil bay views, ancient sites, and highlights like the Hoi An Lanterns and Angkor Wat.

Your Holiday Includes

• Return Flights from London to Vietnam and Cambodia
• 10 nights in 4-star hotels, overnight cruise, plus 2 nights in-flight
• 24 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners
• Travel Director and Local Guides
• Overseas transfers and transportation
• Porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Hanoi

Depart from the UK to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital.

Day 2: Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the KOTO restaurant, a social enterprise that trains disadvantaged youth. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3: Hanoi

Explore Hanoi with a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, take a trishaw ride around the Ancient Quarter and visit the Kim Ngan Temple. End the day with a traditional water puppet show. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Halong Bay

Travel to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Optionally, take a seaplane flight over the bay before boarding your overnight cruise. Enjoy scenic views of limestone peaks and the sunset. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Hue

Spend the morning cruising Halong Bay, engaging in activities like kayaking and swimming, or visiting local caves. Disembark and fly to Hue. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Hue

In Hue, cruise along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and explore the Imperial Citadel. Visit the Minh Mang Tomb, set in a tranquil garden. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Hoi An

Travel over the scenic Hai Van Pass to the riverside town of Hoi An. After lunch, enjoy a tour of Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge and a cruise on the Thu Bon River. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Hoi An

Today, visit a local community project supporting disadvantaged youth. After meeting the students, enjoy a culinary experience with local ingredients. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

Start the day by visiting a lantern workshop in Hoi An. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) for a two-night stay. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. In the evening, enjoy a Saigon River cruise with dinner on board. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

Before flying to Siem Reap, take a city tour, including the Saigon Opera House and Reunification Palace. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12: Siem Reap

Begin your exploration of the Angkor Temples with visits to Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Continue to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Later, visit the village of Chansar, where you’ll enjoy a simple Khmer lunch and receive a blessing at a Buddhist temple. End the day with a visit to Pre Rup Temple for sunset views. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh/UK

Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple, famous for its hundreds of smiling faces. Explore Phimeanakas, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper Kings, and Ta Prohm (the “jungle temple”). After returning to the hotel, freshen up before transferring to the airport for your flight back to the UK via Ho Chi Minh City. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: Arrival in the UK

Arrive back in the UK, concluding your incredible journey through Vietnam and Cambodia.

Key Highlights

• Hanoi: Water puppet show and Trishaw ride through the Ancient Quarter
• Halong Bay: Cruise through stunning limestone formations
• Hue: Visit the Imperial Citadel and Minh Mang Tomb
• Hoi An: Explore ancient canals and enjoy a cooking class
• Ho Chi Minh City: Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and enjoy a river cruise
• Siem Reap: Marvel at the Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei Temples
• Cultural Experience: Visit the Chansar village and enjoy a local Khmer blessing

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