Vietnam Cambodia – 24 Days

Upon arrival at Phu Bai airport, you will be picked up by tour guide to your hotel in Hue city center. You can see the Rice Paddy Fields and Fish Lakes on the way before reaching the hotel for your free time of the rest day.

Hue, the Imperial capital is listed as a World heritage site with many of the sites can be reached by river. By a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River, we visits Hue’s best-known religious sites, Thien Mu Pagoda and then discover Imperial Citadel of Nguyen Dynasty. The afternoon continues with a visit to the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc & Khai Dinh.

On the way to Danag, we will stop to visit Lang Co beach and go beyond Sea cloud pass, the highest pass in the country. Our first stop in Da Nang is Cham museum where displayed the exhibitions of Cham people. The tour continues to see one of the most beautiful and famous beach in Vietnam, China beach with spectacular Marble Mountain nearby. We arrive at Hoi An in the late afternoon, a peaceful town for one night staying.

In the morning, we take a private car from Hoi An to My Son Holy Land, a World Heritage. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. Back to Hoi An for lunch and relax, it is light excursion to go around tiny town of Hoi An for city tour to 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house.

Taking a morning drive from Hoi An to Quy Nhon,  we can explore Chien Dan Towers before driving to the Son My (My Lai) Memorial in Quang Ngai province then stop at the famous Dang Thuy Tram policlinic. Continue driving through the peaceful countryside, rice, and salt fields at Sa Huynh, we reach Quy Nhon along the beautiful coast for your stay.

We leave Quy Nhon to ahead to Pleiku. It takes around 3,5 hours by Bus, we stop for photos on the way. In the afternoon, we will pick up the local guide to go to a Jarai village, learn the customs and daily life of the people (communal house, charnel-house, river wharf, etc,) and then overnight in Pleiku.

After breakfast, we visit K’tu village, the oldest village of the ethnic group with the east lies the imposing Kong Muk Mountain and a stunning sandbank stretch along the Dak Bla River.
From the ecological forest, we can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful scenery of H’Lay and Map (Fat) Falls. Paddling along the peaceful Krong Bla River in rubber boats or dug-out canoes is another enjoyable activity. We have a picnic lunch before back to the hotel for free time.

Pick up by our Bus to transfer to Lak Lake for a visit to Jun village, we then enjoy a ride on Lak Lake by dug-out for 1 hour to explore the fishing of local people and sightseeing around the beautiful lake. Visit M’Lieng village by walking around, we will discover the daily life of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands and ride an elephant for 1 hour. In the evening, there is an option to enjoy Gong music.  Lak Resort is your residence for tonight.

On arrival, we check in at the hotel in Da Lat. Exploring the city in the afternoon, we will visit the summer residence of Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor, the fascinating Crazy House, the cathedrals, and the convents. The dinner combines with a unique art – drawing by one finger at Art Café, will be served.

In the morning, you have free time to visit the colorful Dalat Market to see the variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. The drive to Phan Thiet (250km) begins with a series of mountainside switchbacks affording spectacular views of the arid lowlands and the sea. Stop near the seaside town of Phan Rang to visit Po Klong Garai. We then follow the coastal road to Muine. On arrival, check in the hotel, and the rest of the day is free at leisure to relax on the beach.

Morning drive to Mui Ne peninsula, we stop to discover the local fishing village and its immense red dunes at Doi Hong and Tien stream. Enjoy the scenic seashore and see fishermen as they prepare their boats, mend their nets, and sell their catch at the market. The afternoon is free at leisure.

Having breakfast at the hotel, we take a 200km drive to Ho Chi Minh City for a flight to Con Dao.

On arrival, we check in the hotel and then have free time at leisure.

The tour starts at 7:30 in the morning with a visit to Con Dao Museum, Phu Hai prison, notorious prison tiger cages, and Hang Duong cemetery. Swimming on Dat Doc beach with a wonderful landscape is the last activity for this day.

We have a half-day city tour with a visit to the following places of interest: The Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Old Post Office with classical French colonial architecture, Ben Thanh Market with a wide selection of goods. Our tour finish around 6:00 pm, and the car will transport your hotel.

In the morning we drive to Cu Chi Tunnels to discover the tunnel system stretched over 250km then onto Tay Ninh to visit the temple’s exterior with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with several swastikas. Following lunch and visit, we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Driving to Cai Be, we will board our private boat for a cruise through the busy Cai Be floating market when arrive. We then make a stop to visit some local cottage industries and then land at Mr. Ba Kiet’s old house. After lunch, we have a short walk around the island then carry on to a Nursery garden and Brick & pottery kiln. From Vinh Long, we go for a 1-hour drive to Can Tho.

Leaving Can Tho to Rach Gia,  we transfer to the ferry for hydrofoil from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc at noon. On arrival, we have a transfer to the resort. Rest of the day is free at leisure to relax on the beach of Phuquoc.

You will have a full day free at leisure and one more night in Phu Quoc.

With free time in the morning, we then transfer to the ferry for hydrofoil from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien in the afternoon. Arrival at the Ha Tien border for transfer to Phnom Penh, we will have free leisure in Phnom Penh Hotel.

Your tour of Phnom Penh includes visits to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum of fine Art, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, and Choeung Ek Killing field.

Having breakfast at the hotel, we then visit Wat Phnom historical site and independent Monument.  After having lunch at a local restaurant, we drive to Siem Reap by Bus and then check in at the hotel.

Today, we will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous of Bayon, and move on to Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Leper King terrace, and the fabulous temple Ta Prohm. The afternoon tour will start with a visit to the World Heritage Angkor Wat, and then see the sunset from the top of Bakheng Mountain. Dinner will serve at a local restaurant with an Apsara dance show.

You will have a full day free at leisure and one more night in Siem Reap. You will transfer for dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free at leisure until time transfer to the airport for the departure flight.