14-Day Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

Tour Style: Tailor-made & Private Tour

Tour Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

Tour Code: ODY-SE-574AU

Highlights :

Soak up the magnificent beauty of Halong Bay
Take a stroll down the traditional town of Hoi An
Observe the local daily life in Mekong Delta
Place yourself in the Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm Temple

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travelers' rating: 4.9/5

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Hanoi, Arrival

On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, your local guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or head out into the city for a little adventure on your own.
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 2

Hanoi City Tour

This morning will commence with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, followed by a visit to the Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Later, continue your journey with visits to some significant sites, including One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison and Temple of Literature.
In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology and then experience a rickshaw trip around the Old Quarter. The last stop is Hoan Kiem Lake. Passing through the wooden red-painted bridge, you will reach Ngoc Son Temple. After the tour, feast your eyes on a local water puppet show.
Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3

Hanoi - Halong Bay

Today you will head to Halong Bay for a 2-day cruise trip. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is famous for its original limestone karst geomorphology features. You will sail through some islets and a fishing village, and then anchor the vessels at Frog Pond Area. The ship offers a variety of optional activities like kayaking, swimming, diving to explore this beautiful area.
Overnight: On Board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue

If you wake up early, why not try an organized Tai Chi class among the peaceful surroundings. Before disembarking, you may have a chance to visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most spectacular and biggest caves. Walking around 600 steps up to the cave, you will reach it and be amazed by the beauty inside.
After the cruise, meet your guide and driver who will accompany you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, hotel check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hue
Meal: Brunch
Day 5

Hue Highlights

This morning you will visit the majestic Tomb of King Minh Mang, the final resting place of one of the Nguyen Dynasty's staunchest Confucians. Next, ride a royal dragon boat along the Perfume River to the sacred Thien Mu Pagoda, which is renowned as the symbol of Hue. Continue to the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City for their historic monuments. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to take a stroll down the traditional Dong Ba Market to experience the local lifestyle.
Overnight: Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6

Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An

This morning you will take a drive from Hue to Hoi An, via Da Nang on the way. En route, stop at Hai Van Pass, taking in a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Da Nang. Later, enjoy a city tour of Da Nang, including Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum and Marble Mountain. You may arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon.
Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7

Hoi An Ancient Town

In the morning, visit the Japanese Bridge, the famous Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese Merchant's House. Later, head to the home of an artisan in the old street, where you will have a chance to make a traditional lantern by hand and keep it as a souvenir.
Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8

Hoi An - Da Nang - Siem Reap

After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide and escorted to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax or explore a bit on your own.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9

Siem Reap, Angkor Wat

This morning, take a drive to the Angkor Thom to explore the Bayon Temple, where you can find the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces on the many towers. Continue to the nearby Elephant Terrace to discover the glory years of the great Khmer Empire.
Your afternoon exploration will start from the Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia appearing on its national flag. As one of the largest religious monuments in the world, it is worth spending some time to appreciate the splendid architecture, extensive bas-reliefs and the history behind it. After that, head to the Bakheng Temple, a Hindu temple located at the summit of Bakheng Hill. It is nowadays a popular spot for sunset views of Angkor Wat.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10

Siem Reap, Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm Temple

It is highly recommended that wake up to catch the sunrise of Angkor Wat, if the weather permits. Get back to the hotel for breakfast and then take a drive to Banteay Srei, noted for its compact size, remarkable state of preservation and its ornate decorative carvings. Next, the Ta Prohm Temple surrounded by jungle and trees gnawing through the ruins and the Takeo Temple built entirely of sandstone by the Khmers on the uppermost level of a five-tier pyramid, provide a remarkable experience.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City this morning. Arrive at the airport and meet with your local guide before transferring to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12

Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels

Go for exploration at the underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to the downtown to visit the Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace. Step into the Old Saigon Post Office, which is one of Vietnam's most beautiful examples of French colonial architecture. Lastly, have a stroll at Dong Khoi Street.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13

Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

Today the prospect of the pleasant Mekong Delta Tour is bound to perk your interest! You will see the marvelous green coconut plants along the river, visit workshops for processing these delicacies, wander through local villages and enjoy a homemade meal at a local family. After the tour, take a drive back to your hotel.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14

Ho Chi Minh City, Departure

Depart for the airport with the company of your guide and driver and then fly back home. Say goodbye to Vietnam!
Meal: Breakfast

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Reviews on This Tour

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 82 reviews.

May 20, 2019

We had an outstanding trip with Odynovo! We can't thank our travel consultant, Andy Xie, enough! He organized our entire trip through Vietnam and Cambodia. He always answered my questions promptly, and offered great advice and alternatives. I have never traveled to Southern Asia before, and I was very nervous about how we would navigate the countries we were visiting. Our guides and drivers were outstanding. In Hanoi, Mr. Quyen and our driver gave us a fantastic introduction to Vietnam and showed us many sights that we would not have seen without him. Ms. Tran Thi Diem Linh was our guide in Hoi Ann and Hue. She took excellent care of us. We learned so much from her! She is extremely knowledgeable about Vietnamese culture and history. She also gave us great restaurant recommendations for dinner. In Ho Chi Minh City, our guide Mr. Nguyen Hoai An (Andrew), was outstanding! He is such a kind, intelligent, and friendly person! We felt very fortunate to have had him as our guide. Finally, our guide in Cambodia, Mr. Vannak (Mr. "T"), was the best! At each and every location, all of the guides and drivers from Odynovo took care to ensure our comfort and safety. All of the meals that were included were great (and no- we never got sick), the hotels were beautiful, our drivers were fantastic (and very skilled), and without exception, everyone from Odynovo was prompt and responsive to any request we had. I highly recommend Odynovo (I've already referred 3 people their way), and we will use them again when we plan our future trip to Thailand.

March 8, 2019

Everything about our trip was wonderful. Cathy Hou did an amazing job of organising and supplied us with a wonderful guide Than in Hanoi and also Miss Noung in Ho Chi Min City Highlights were almost two many to mention but the Fisherman's Eco tour was outstanding led by guide Lily. Also the Cu Chi tunnels,the The Organic farm plus cookery lesson. Trip on the Mekong Delta. I will most certainly use Odynovo again.

March 4, 2019

We have traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia with the help of Nikki Xia and cannot say enough about the service. The attention to detail and care in every aspect was very commendable. We have traveled to many parts of the world with many companies but this was definitely one of the most enjoyable. Will definitely travel again with Odynovo with the help of Nikki.

January 30, 2019

Outstanding job by our travel consultant Mr Eric Kong. Guides & drivers were terrific. specifically, Ms. Trinh in Hanoi. Ms Thu Ba in Hue, Danang& Hoi An. Mr Phally in Siem Reap. Mr Do Hieu Liem in Ho Chi Minh City. Can’t wait to plan another trip with Odynovo !

January 7, 2019

Our family of 6 (ages ranging from 22-73) just returned from a truly fantastic holiday tour in Vietnam. As others have posted, I researched various tour companies as we knew fully independent travel through Vietnam would likely not be as efficient and enjoyable without some expert guidance. Odynovo was highly recommended in multiple sites. We booked an 11 day 5-star private tour, and from start to finish, our experience with Odynovo was excellent.

Claire Jiang, our travel consultant was very easy to work with and answered all questions in a timely and professional manner. We started our tour in Ho Chi Minh City and ended in Hanoi. We traveled in comfortable minivans that seated approx. 12-14 people. One of the vans had wi-fi which was really terrific. Our 3 guides and 3 drivers were superb. All breakfasts and lunches were included. The lunches were traditional Vietnamese cuisine and were quite good. For sure, we drank bottled water the entire trip, even in the high-end hotels. As usual, I brought too many clothes. There was no need to dress up at all. We did a load of laundry in Hoi An and washed some items in the sink.

Before describing our hotels and the tour, I will point out that each and every day was busy. On average, we departed at 8:30 AM, and some days earlier. On most days we returned to the hotel around 5-6 PM. I will also point out that I traveled with a torn meniscus in my knee which was not ideal but I was not going to cancel the trip. Vietnam does not cater to the disabled but our tour guides and drivers were very helpful. I had a knee brace and walking sticks, and fortunately I’m in relatively good shape despite my injury which occurred a month before the trip. It’s a relatively strenuous tour, about 6 or 7 on a scale of 1-10.

In Ho Chi Minh City we stayed in Hotel Nikko Saigon. The breakfast buffet was amazing as was the room and service – all top notch. Our guide, Andrew (Nguyen Hoai An), was highly energetic and enthusiastic. As a previous history teacher in Vietnam, he was a wealth of knowledge. He was so gracious and funny! HCMC is a vibrant city with so much going on. We knew scooter/motorbike riding was a primary mode of transportation, but this city takes it to a whole new level. Crossing the street was an experience not to be forgotten! Highlights were the Cu Chi Tunnels (just incredible), Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum (so sad).

In Hue we stayed at the Pilgrimage Village which was just a little outside of the touristy part of town. This was a lovely hotel with huge rooms and another outstanding breakfast buffet. Our tour guide, Nguyen Duy Quy (first name pronounced “We”) was terrific. Quy was our guide in Hue, Danang and Hoi An. In contrast to Andrew, he was a mellow young man, also very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed jumping into my 73 year old father’s selfie pictures! Highlights in Hue were the Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang (great story) and the Forbidden City.

One aspect of the tour we maybe should have reconsidered was the drive to see the Phong Nha-Kebang cave for a couple of reasons. One, the drive is very long, about 4 hrs each way. Two, if you do a cruise in Halong Bay, you usually get to see a cave as part of the cruise. The cave we saw during the cruise was actually better. On the other hand, we got to see a lot of beautiful countryside, and it gave us a day to rest in the van!

In Hoi An we stayed at the Allegro Hoi An, Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, just a short walk to the Hoi An Ancient Town. In alignment with the other hotels, the breakfast buffet was amazing. The rooms were on the smaller size but clean, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed a massage on one afternoon. On the way to Hoi An, we stopped at Marble Mountain and had lunch in Danang. Key highlights in Hoi An were the My Son Holy Land ruins and the Hoi An Ancient Town. I wish we could have stayed one more day in Hoi An to really enjoy the little town of beautiful lanterns and shops.

And lastly, in Hanoi, we stayed at the Hotel Intercontinental which was like most other Intercontinental hotels. Another massive breakfast buffer, big comfy rooms and a pillow menu! Our flight into Hanoi was delayed that morning by an hour or so, but our terrific tour guide, Mr. Vinh, was able to get us to all of the sites on our itinerary, and we honestly did not feel rushed. Ho Chi Minh’s burial site was something else. As with our 2 previous guides, Mr. Vinh was knowledgeable and patient with a good sense of humor. There was a small mix up with our Halong Bay cruise line, and Mr. Vinh handled it all in stride. We actually had to drive an hour to different dock, and both he and our driver did not panic in the slightest. We were a bit stressed, but they both kept us in a cheerful mood.

Our one-night cruise through Halong Bay with Paradise Elegance was a neat experience. It’s go, go, go as soon as you hop on board. We had a nice buffet lunch, visited Hang Sung Sot Cave was which was massive and really cool followed by afternoon tea, kayaking, happy hour and then a sit down dinner. I think we could have done a cooking class too! Some sun would have been nice, but then with sun comes oppressive heat. A one-night cruise was plenty to get a feel for the bay.

This was definitely a trip of a lifetime, and everyone in my family thoroughly enjoyed it. We will use Odynovo again for future tours, and we are already recommending Odynovo to friends and family. Many thanks to Odynovo for helping us to create wonderful holiday memories!

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at competitive rates and with the insider bonus of our partnership with international hotel chains and local ones. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspections to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote areas cannot usually maintain the same standard as those in the city.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smoothly, lunch is recommended to be included for set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give recommendation or offer assistance. In remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfers in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.