Hidden Treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia

Trip Type: Land Journey
Vietnam | 20 Days
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NZD 10,645.00 /Person

20 days, 45 meals. Experience the hidden treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia on a journey from Vietnamese capital Hanoi to culturally rich Ho Chi Min...

Hidden Treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia

20 days, 45 meals. Experience the hidden treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia on a journey from Vietnamese capital Hanoi to culturally rich Ho Chi Minh City. Highlights include visits to the rolling hills of Sapa, Angkor Wat, Oudong and Phnom Penh, a majestic two-night Ha Long Bay cruise on Bhaya Classic and a seven-night luxury cruise on the Mekong River stopping at the quaint riverside villages along the way.

On arrival in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, be met at the airport and transferred to the Grand Mercure Hanoi, only a short walk from the Old Quarter.

Accommodation
Grand Mercure Hanoi

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Rise early to drive to the mountain town of Sapa, where hills and valleys cascade in lush greenery. Located near the Chinese border, this picturesque mountain town, once a former French hill station is home to local hill tribe’s people. Witness spectacular mountain views and valleys dotted with terraced paddy fields along the way. Step out on a guided walk around town. Stroll through the local market and learn about several of the ethnic minority groups, including Hmong and Dao, who make their way in from nearby villages to sell their produce. Savour dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your mountain resort perched on top one of Sapa’s highest hills.

Accommodation
Two Nights, BB Sapa Resort & Spa

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Head out this morning on an easy hike through breathtaking landscapes to explore the small village of Ma Tra. Home to the H'mong and Red Dao peoples, here you will see the famous terraced rice fields and experience the simple lifestyle that this area is renowned for. Take time to explore the ruins of a church dating back to the French occupation and stop to chat with the local people. After the village visit, enjoy an included lunch before enjoying the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take the opportunity to go exploring, shopping or relax at your accommodation.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Drive back to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, sit down to your multi-course Vietnamese dinner in the hotel.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Grand Mercure Hanoi

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi, exploring its most famous historical and cultural landmarks. Visit Ba Dinh Square and drive by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature—a stunning example of Vietnamese architecture and the country's first university. Afterwards, enjoy a special Insider Experience. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at leisure, or you can choose from our select experiences.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Set off early to Tuan Chau Harbour, where you will board the Bhaya Classic, your home for two nights. Meet your crew and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Feast on a Vietnamese multi-course lunch as you soak in the breathtaking views of the magical bay. Then it's time to kayak around the Tung Sau area. Surrounded by cascading mountains that extend out from the jewel-coloured waters of the bay, this place is an isolated region of water in Ha Long Bay used for pearl farming. Enjoy the sunset on board as you cruise towards your anchor point for the night. Savour dinner before doing some squid fishing, sipping cocktails or relaxing in your cabin.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Classic

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck surrounded by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. After breakfast, board rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area, listen to the ancient folklore and enjoy close views of the magnificent limestone karsts. Visit Cua Van Floating Village in the heart of Ha Long Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Trinh Nu. Spend time relaxing at the private beach or visit one of the finest sunlight caves with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Later, gather for a flavourful dinner.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Explore Sung Sot Cave, the 10,000-square-metre cave threaded by a 500-metre paved passageway, before cruising to Tuan Chau, where you will disembark. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Siem Reap. For dinner, perhaps choose from one of our select experience dining options.

Accommodation
Three Nights, Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Explore Siem Reap this morning at your own pace or choose from one of our select experience options. Later discover Ta Prohm, known as Tomb Raider temple. The temple and its atmospheric surrounds have been left to slowly return to nature, with the overgrown jungle and vast root systems creating a unique sight throughout the ruins. Later, discover Ta Prohm, known as the Tomb Raider temple. The temple and its atmospheric surrounds have been left to slowly return to nature, with the overgrown jungle and vast root systems creating a unique sight throughout the ruins. Continue to Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century. Later, enjoy an afternoon and evening of exciting Insider Experiences.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Rise early this morning and travel back to Angkor Archaeological Park for a special Insider Experience. Afterwards, join a guided exploration of this well-preserved temple, then return to your hotel for breakfast. This afternoon, explore Siem Reap at your own pace or choose from one of our select experience options. Later this afternoon, embark on an unforgettable journey to explore the magnificent Angkor Thom and its iconic Bayon Temple. Angkor Thom, a stunning ancient city built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, served as the grand capital of the Khmer Empire. As you wander through this vast, historical landscape, you'll feel as if you've stepped back in time, surrounded by majestic temples and awe-inspiring structures. At the heart of Angkor Thom lies the Bayon Temple, renowned for its remarkable architecture and the mysterious, serene faces that adorn its towering spires. These intricately carved expressions will leave you in awe as you delve deeper into the rich history and artistry of this extraordinary site. Afterwards, return for an exciting Insider Experience.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Begin your Mekong River cruise with an early drive through the picturesque countryside and charming remote villages, arriving in Kampong Cham. Here, you'll board the RV Apsara, your boutique river ship and home for the next seven nights. Spend the afternoon indulging in your exclusive Insider Experience. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening on board with your fellow travellers as you embark on your unforgettable Mekong River cruise.

Accommodation
Seven Nights, Mekong River, RV Apsara

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Begin your day with a walking tour of Angkor Ban, one of the few rural villages in Cambodia untouched by the Khmer Rouge regime. After exploring this historic village, return to your ship and set sail for Oknha Tey, also known as Silk Island, famed for its centuries-old silk manufacturing traditions. Enjoy a village tour by tuk tuk, passing through rice fields and experiencing rural life firsthand. Wander among the stilt houses and witness the traditional silk weaving process, as village women skillfully create beautiful Khmer fabrics on wooden looms. Back on board, continue your journey towards the capital, Phnom Penh.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Start your morning with a road excursion to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital, for an exclusive Insider Experience. On your way back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely walk through the village of Koh Chen, where you can visit open-air home copperware workshops and see artisans at work. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the vibrant city of Phnom Penh, or enhance your experience by choosing from our select options.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Start the morning today with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where you will learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime, as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Take a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. After lunch, visit the Royal Palace built in 1866, and delight in its white and gold Khmer architecture. Head inside the glorious Silver Pagoda - named after its floors, which are designed with 5,000 silver tiles. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to head to the Russian Market for souvenirs, the Central Market where you can try the local delicacy of fried tarantula and crickets, or simply stay on board and enjoy the facilities and service.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise into the riverside town of Tan Chau.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Travel along the tributaries around Tan Chau by a small boat, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Weave through rambling laneways past shops and friendly locals and visit local silk and rattan weaving workshops. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to witness traditional Vietnamese farming, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Take a boat ride to Sa Dec past floating fish farms before exploring the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel, L'Amant (The Lover). Return to the ship and sit down to a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be. After lunch, a local boat will take you to the riverside town of Cai Be. Go ashore to visit the local cathedral and a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy your special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop My Tho.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Disembark at My Tho and journey by road to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Gain a first-hand look at the history of the Vietnam-American War and learn about the network of underground tunnels carved out by hand. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon, and your home for the next two nights. This evening for dinner, choose from one of our select experience dining options.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Le Meridien Saigon

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Begin the day with your Insider Experience. The afternoon has been left for you to explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace, or choose from one of our select experience options. Tonight, gather for a sumptuous Farewell Dinner.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Your holiday comes to an end today after breakfast with a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met at the airport and transfer to your five-star hotel close to the Old Quarter.

Accommodation
Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Rise early to drive to the mountain town of Sapa, where hills and valleys cascade in lush greenery. Located near the Chinese border, this picturesque mountain town, once a former French hill station is home to local hill tribe’s people. Witness spectacular mountain views and valleys dotted with terraced paddy fields along the way. Step out on a guided walk around town. Stroll through the local market and learn about several of the ethnic minority groups, including Hmong and Dao, who make their way in from nearby villages to sell their produce. Savour dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your mountain resort perched atop one of Sapa’s highest hills.

Accommodation
Two Nights, BB Sapa Resort & Spa

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Sapa , Vietnam

Head out this morning on an easy hike through breathtaking landscapes to explore the small village of Ma Tra. Home to the H’mong and Red Dao tribes, here you will see the famous terraced rice fields and witness the simple lifestyle that this area is renowned for. Take time to explore the ruins of a church dating to the French occupations and stop to chat with the local people. After the village visit, enjoy an included lunch before having the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take the opportunity to go exploring, shopping or relax at your accommodation.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Sapa , Vietnam

Drive back to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, your Insider Experience awaits before sitting down to your multicourse Vietnamese dinner in the hotel.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi, taking in the most famous historical and cultural sites. Visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the iconic One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture and the first university in Vietnam. Afterwards, an Insider Experience awaits.

The afternoon and evening are at leisure or choose from one of our select experience options.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Hanoi , Vietnam

Set off early to Tuan Chau before boarding Bhaya Classic, your home for two nights. Meet your crew and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Feast on a Vietnamese lunch as you soak in the views of Ha Long Bay. Then it’s time to kayak around the Tung Sau area. Catch sunset on board as you cruise towards anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner before doing some squid fishing, sipping cocktails or relaxing in your cabin.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Classic

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Halong , Vietnam

Board rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area, listen to the ancient folklore and enjoy close views of the magnificent limestone karsts. Visit Cua Van Floating Village in the heart of Ha Long Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Trinh Nu. Spend time relaxing at the private beach or visit one of the finest sunlight caves with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Later gather for a sumptuous dinner.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Halong , Vietnam

Explore Sung Sot Cave this morning before cruising to Tuan Chau, where you will disembark. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Siem Reap. For dinner, perhaps choose from one of our select experience dining options.

Accommodation
Three Nights, Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Explore Siem Reap this morning at your own pace or choose from one of our Enhance Your Journey options. Later discover Ta Prohm, known as Tomb Raider temple. The temple and its atmospheric surrounds have been left to slowly return to nature, with the overgrown jungle and vast root systems creating a unique sight throughout the ruins. After an Insider Experience this evening, enjoy local Khmer flavours during dinner.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Set off early to explore some of the breathtaking architecture and sites of the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Delve into the history and significance of Angkor Wat as you explore inside the vast temple complex. Continue to Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital built in the 12th century and then head to the intriguing Bayon Temple, with its carved stone smiling faces. Stop at Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Later, enjoy your Insider Experiences.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Siem Reap , Cambodia

Transfer to Kampong Cham to join your Mekong River cruise. The RV Apsara will be your beautiful home for the next seven nights. Enjoy an Insider Experience this afternoon before feasting on a Welcome Dinner on board as you begin cruising.

Accommodation
Seven Nights, Mekong River, RV Apsara

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Kampong Cham , Cambodia

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and witness traditional wooden stilted houses, some over a century old.

Return to your ship and continue sailing along the lush banks of the Mekong River to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island. Disembark and discover the town well known locally for its delicate silk weaving.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Angkor Ban , Cambodia

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital for a special Insider Experience. En route back to Phnom Penh take a leisurely walk to explore the village of Koh Chen. Here, you will have the chance to visit open-air home copperware workshops.

Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in fascinating Phnom Penh or enhance your time by choosing one of our select experience options.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Koh Chen , Cambodia

Start the morning today with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Spend a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives.

After lunch, visit the Royal Palace built in 1866, delight in its white and gold Khmer architecture. Head inside the glorious Silver Pagoda - named after its floors, which are designed with 5,000 silver tiles. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to head to the Russian Market for souvenirs, the Central Market where you can try the local delicacy of fried tarantula and crickets, or simply stay on board and enjoy the facilities and service.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Phnom Penh , Cambodia

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise onto the riverside town of Tan Chau.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Tan Chau , Vietnam

Travel along the tributaries around Tan Chau by a small boat, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Weave through rambling laneways past shops and friendly locals who are always eager to say hello and visit local silk and rattan weaving workshops.

Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards the quaint town of Sa Dec.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Sa Dec , Vietnam

Take a boat ride to Sa Dec pass floating fish farms before exploring the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant (The Lover).

Return to the ship and sit down to a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be. After lunch, a local boat takes you to the river-land town of Cai Be. Go ashore to visit the local cathedral and a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy your special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop My Tho.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Cai Be , Vietnam

Disembark at My Tho and travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Spend time to gain an understanding of the tunnel's construction by the Viet Cong, during both the French and American wars. Then you have a chance to crawl through a section of the tunnels, giving you a firsthand experience of what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, and this evening for dinner, choose from one of our select experience dining options.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Le Meridien Saigon

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Begin with your Insider Experience. The afternoon has been left for you to explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace or choose from one of our select experience options. Tonight, gather for a delicious Farewell Dinner.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Your holiday comes to an end today after breakfast with a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

  • 10 nights in premium accommodation
  • Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara, featuring all suites with twin balconies
  • Two-night Ha Long Bay cruise on the Bhaya Classic
  • 44 meals - 19 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners, plus select international wine and local beer included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise
  • Explore 17 towns, villages and cities
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and expert English-speaking local guides
  • 10 nights in premium accommodation
  • Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara, featuring all suites with twin balconies
  • Two-night Ha Long Bay cruise on the Bhaya Classic
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Leader and expert English-speaking local guides
  • 44 meals - 19 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners, plus select international wine and local beer included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise
  • Witness the sunset over the magnificent Angkor Wat temples
  • Listen to a private Hat Xam performance and engage with the artists
  • Explore the villages of Sapa and engage with the local ethnic minority people
  • Extend your journey with a beach break at Vung Tau (VTMV3), Mui Ne (VTMM3) or Koh Rong Island (VTMK3), and/or add a stopover in Singapore (STOSIN3TM), Bangkok (STOBKK3TM) or Malaysia (STOKUL3TM). Refer to the website or contact us for more details
  • Flights should arrive in Hanoi before 4pm
  • Prices include transfers, port charges, tipping and flights between Vietnam and Cambodia
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flight as specified only. International flights not included
  • Days 1 – 4 are escorted by a local guide
  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues, including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
  • Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions subject to change
  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues, including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
  • Days 1 – 4 are escorted by a local guide
  • Please note: During certain Vietnamese national holidays such as Tet Festival (February) including Independence Day (2 September) touring and activities may be impacted
  • Prices include transfers, port charges, tipping and flights between Vietnam and Cambodia
  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Flights should arrive in Hanoi before 4pm
  • Extend your journey with a beach break at Vung Tau (STOVTG3TM), Mui Ne (STOMUI3TM) or Koh Rong Island (STOKOS3TM), and/or add a stopover in Singapore (STOSIN3TM), Bangkok (STOBKK3TM) or Malaysia (STOKUL3TM). Refer to the website or contact us for more details
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flight as specified only. International flights not included
  • Some port stops may have physical conditions which prevent some guests from going ashore

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Adult Price: NZD 10,745.00
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Adult Price: NZD 10,745.00
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Reference Code:
VTMS20
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Finishes:
Cambodia
Countries Visited:
Vietnam
Cambodia
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