Arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi - Arrive in Hanoi at your convenience. You will be warmly greeted by a Legend Travel Group driver at the airport and transferred to Hanoi Downtown, a city known for its lakes, tree-lined boulevards, public parks, and as the capital of Vietnam. Check into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Hanoi.

Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B, L, D)

Halong Bay - Depart early from Hanoi to explore the breathtaking Halong Bay, one of the world’s most stunning natural settings. Spanning 577 square miles, the bay is dotted with over 3,000 limestone karsts rising from the deep blue waters. Spend a day and a half, including an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast onboard, discovering this awe-inspiring seascape from a traditional Vietnamese boat. The boat offers handcrafted wooden interiors, a dining room, and comfortable air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms. Staying overnight on the water allows for exploration of Halong Bay’s most beautiful areas, with opportunities to swim and visit large rock formations and caves. This will surely be one of your most memorable experiences in Asia. Overnight on the boat.

Halong Bay Cruise - Return to Hanoi (B, L)

Halong Bay - Wake up to the gentle sounds of the bay and enjoy an early morning swim followed by breakfast. Relax on the upper deck, taking in the stunning views of rocky islands emerging from the emerald waters. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim, and unwind. Cruise back to the jetty while enjoying brunch and observing more fascinating formations. After checking out of the cruise, drive back to Hanoi, arriving at 3:00 pm.

Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center - Check into your hotel and enjoy free time to explore the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Hanoi Sightseeing/Fly to Hoi An (B, L)

Hanoi - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Hanoi, with its lakes, tree-lined boulevards, and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam and boasts charming French-style architecture. Spend a full day sightseeing, including visits to the One Pillar Pagoda, built by Ly Thai Tong, and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake, featuring an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House, and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, formerly the museum of l’Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient, showcasing artifacts from Vietnam’s turbulent history.

Hue - Transfer to the airport for a late afternoon flight to Hoi An via Da Nang City (60-minute flight). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An Excursion/Thu Bon River Boat Trip (B, L)

Hoi An - Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a significant trading center once known as “Faifo” to early Western traders. It was also a vital port for Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and other Far Eastern merchant vessels. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen, and a chapel from the 1700s reflecting Chinese and Japanese influences. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum near the Japanese Covered Bridge, showcasing exhibitions from Hoi An’s early history. Later, take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island to see woodworkers and shipbuilding families. Return to “Cua Dai Beach” for a leisurely evening. Overnight in Hoi An.

My Son Sanctuary - World Heritage Site (B)

My Son Sanctuary - After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 8:00 am for My Son, a World Heritage site located 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Nestled in a lush valley, My Son was the capital and religious center of the Cham people, featuring red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son is comparable to Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand, and Borobudur in Indonesia. These structures were built between the 7th and 13th centuries. Return to town for lunch on your own around 1:00 pm.

Hoi An - In the afternoon, enjoy free time for shopping in Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Hoi An - Enjoy leisure time until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City - Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Distance: Tan Son Nhat Airport to Saigon center: 7 - 8 km (~ 30-minute drive).

Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Ho Chi Minh City - Explore Vietnam’s largest city, featuring street markets, sidewalk cafes, and modern bars. This bustling metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west lies the vast Chinese neighborhood of Cho Lon, meaning “Big Market.” Notre Dame Cathedral, located in Saigon’s government quarter, showcases neo-Romanesque architecture with two high square towers and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style, and City Hall, known as “Hotel de Ville,” reflects typical French village architecture. Visit the War Remnants Museum, displaying collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars.

Cu Chi Tunnels - Depart Saigon for the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam’s history and the Vietnam War. Return to the hotel around 5:00 pm. Check into the hotel and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip (B, L)

My Tho - After breakfast at the hotel, head to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Located on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields that produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two islands known for traditional handicrafts, coconut candy, and bee farms.

Vinh Trang Temple - Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest in the delta, during your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into the hotel and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Conclude Saigon/Depart for Siem Reap, Cambodia (B, L)

Ho Chi Minh City - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Arrive in Siem Reap at noon and receive a warm welcome from your tour guide and driver at the airport, then transfer to Siem Reap City.

Angkor Thom - The fortified city of ANGKOR THOM spans 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats, the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter through the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined with statues of demons and gods, each holding a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former public ceremony spaces adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE, and PHIMEANAKAS before exploring the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. This temple, one of Angkor’s most popular and compelling, features galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and narrow stairs leading to the central sanctuary, where giant stone faces smile enigmatically from every angle. Visit a temple for sunset and watch the sun set over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple. Return to the hotel for check-in.

Angkor Complex Sightseeing (B, L)

Angkor Wat - After breakfast at the hotel, visit Angkor Wat, the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture. ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. It is the largest, best-preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples.

Ta Prohm - TA PROHM is one of Angkor’s most popular attractions, as much of the jungle has not been cleared, and it appears much as it did when European explorers first discovered it.

Banteay Srei - Visit Banteay Srei Temple, considered the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are adorned with exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Due to its small size, fairy-like atmosphere, and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Conclude Siem Reap/Cambodia (B)

Takeo - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, continue the temple tour to Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, and Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since its discovery, retaining much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in its abandonment and engulfment by the jungle, appearing much as the Angkor temples did when European explorers first encountered them. (If time permits)
After lunch, transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure to your homeland. Conclude the unforgettable trip arranged by Legend Travel Group! Goodbye and see you again! Airport transfer is included!

• Accommodation options for Single, Twin, Double, or Triple sharing
• Three included intra-flights between major cities
• Scenic boat trips in the Mekong Delta
• Meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
• Comfort of in-vehicle air conditioning
• All applicable fees and taxes covered
• Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets included

• Pre and post-tour accommodation
• International airfares are NOT included
• Visa to Vietnam & Cambodia if applicable
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Travel insurance is not covered
• Lunch and Dinner in some days is excluded

Start in Hanoi and end in Siem Reap! With the Explorer tour Vietnam & Cambodia - 12 Days. Departure every Monday from Hanoi, you have a 12 days tour package taking you through Hanoi, Vietnam, and 10 other destinations in Asia. Vietnam & Cambodia - 12 Days. Departure every Monday from Hanoi includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.

• 100% Guaranteed Departure
• No Hidden Cost, NO Optional
• Visit Hanoi, and stay in a Boutique hotel inside the Old Quarter
• Stay overnight on a Boat in Halong Bay - World Heritage Site
• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town & My Son Sanctuary - World Heritage Sites
• Taste wonderful Vietnamese local cuisines along the trip
• Discover 4 World Heritage Sites: Halong Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, - My Son Sanctuary & Angkor Complex.
• Chillout and shop in Ho Chi Minh City - the biggest City in Vietnam
• Learn about the history of the magnificent temple complex at Angkor Wat.
• Day 1 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 3 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 4 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($4 to $8 per person)
• Day 5 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($4 to $8 per person)
• Day 6 - Lunch and Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($4 to $8 per person)
• Day 7 - Lunch and Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 8 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 9 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 10 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 11 - Dinner excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)
• Day 12 - Lunch excluded. You will pay for yourself ($5 to $10 per person)

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.