Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights

Hanoi city tour is always the best way to explore this capital city with its cultural and historical buildings, especially complete with a joyful cyclo ride around the Old Quarter.

Start with a stroll around Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located. And then visit the simple yet symbolic Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Move forward to other must-see landmarks such as One Pillar Pagoda, a unique Buddhist temple set on a single stone pillar, and the historic Temple of Literature (Temple of Confucius).

In the afternoon, discover the diverse cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethic groups in the Museum of Ethnology. Later, hop on a traditional cyclo to enjoy the ride through the Old Quarter, famous for its narrow streets and French colonial architecture.

If you prefer, you can opt for a water puppet show. It's a centuries-old Vietnamese art set with live folk music.

Today leave Hanoi for a 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise trip. As a UNESCO Heritage Site, Halong Bay is known for its original limestone karst geomorphology features. The cruise will take you through towering limestone karsts, islets, hidden caves and fishing villages. With some stops among these places, you can enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the rock to the top of the island.

Today start your Hoi An countryside tour with a morning visit to a local market, where you can see the vibrant colors of fresh produce, hear the lively calls of street vendors, and experience authentic Vietnamese daily life. Continue with a unique crab fishing adventure on a traditional basket boat, gliding through tranquil waterways while learning age-old fishing techniques from local fishermen. By noon, join a fun and interactive Hoi An cooking class, using fresh ingredients to prepare iconic Vietnamese dishes before enjoying your creations for lunch.

In the afternoon, you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace. Stroll along lantern-lined streets, admire the elegant Japanese Covered Bridge, step inside centuries-old merchant houses, and delve into ornate Chinese temples.

After breakfast, travel back to Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest and most dynamic city.

Upon arrival, set out on a guided excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network stretching over 120 kilometers. If you like, you can step inside a tunnel section to discover hidden chambers, bunkers, and traps, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

After the tour, return to Ho Chi Minh City. The evening is free to relax or explore the city's vibrant street food.

Discover the stories of Old Saigon on a guided tour through the city's iconic landmarks. Visit the Central Post Office and nearby Notre Dame Cathedral, admire the historic Reunification Palace, and explore the moving exhibits of the War Remnants Museum. End the day in lively Chinatown (Cholon), where colorful temples and bustling markets showcase HCMC's enduring traditions.

Today you'll have a full-day Mekong Delta tour, that is also known as Vietnam's fertile "rice bowl". Cruise along coconut-lines waterways, visit small workshops making coconut candies and other local fun products and wander through villages. Enjoy a homemade lunch with a local family before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Begin the tour today at Angkor Thom, the ancient city of the Khmer Empire. Explore the striking Bayon Temple, famed for its serene stone-carved faces, and stroll along the Elephant Terrace nearby, which was once the stage for royal ceremonies.

Your afternoon exploration will start from the Angkor Wat, Cambodia's most iconic temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 Hill. Here from the summit of Bakheng Temple, you'll enjoy the perfect sunset view over Angkor Wat.

If the weather permits, it is highly recommended that wake up early to catch the sunrise of Angkor Wat. After breakfast, head to Banteay Srei, it's worth visiting for its exquisite pink sandstone carvings and remarkable preservation.

Then you'll go to Ta Prohm Temple for an atmospheric jungle view of massive tree roots entwine with ancient stone walls, and Takeo Temple for insight into Khmer architectural mastery as it's a five-tiered pyramid built entirely by sandstone.