Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Siem Reap

Arrive in the morning at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, where a representative meets you for your transfer to the hotel. After check-in and settling into your room, take time to rest. You can head out on foot to experience the city streets and sample local food at your own pace. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Begin with a guided city tour covering the historic Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum with its wartime photographs and artefacts, and the classical French architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral. Next, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore sections of the extensive subterranean network used during the war, followed by tea and boiled cassava. Return to your hotel in the city to relax. Breakfast and local lunch are included. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Head into the waterways of the Mekong Delta on a shared-coach day tour. Cruise the main river channels, stopping at river islands to watch artisans produce coconut candy and harvest honey. Board a wooden sampan to row through narrow canals lined by water coconut palms, and stop at a riverside village for fresh tropical fruit tasting and an interaction with local residents. After a traditional Vietnamese lunch, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City. Breakfast is included. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Board your domestic flight north from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. You have the rest of the day free to unwind or explore the surrounding neighbourhoods, streets, and cafes on your own. Breakfast is included. Overnight in Hanoi.

Set off on a day excursion to the province of Ninh Binh. Visit the historic capital of Hoa Lu, touring temples erected in honour of the ancient Dinh and Le dynasties amidst limestone hills. Later, take a serene riverboat ride through the water caverns of Tam Coc or Trang An, framed by karst peaks and open rice fields. Return by road to Hanoi in the evening. Breakfast is included. Overnight in Hanoi.

Travel from Hanoi by private road transfer to Ha Long Bay. Board your cruise vessel to sail past iconic karst landmarks including Fighting Cock Island while enjoying a local feast on board. You can opt to kayak or take a bamboo boat into hidden lagoons, and disembark to explore the stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. After the sailing trip, travel back to Hanoi for the evening. Breakfast, local lunch, and cruise dinner are included. Overnight in Hanoi.

Take your flight from Hanoi across the border to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Following arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is free for your own leisure to explore the town or rest. Breakfast is included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Set out on a private guided tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park. Explore the bas-relief galleries and stone towers of Angkor Wat. Proceed to Angkor Thom to visit the Bayon Temple, distinguished by its giant carved stone faces, and see Ta Prohm, where ancient stone structures are bound by forest tree roots. Conclude the circuit watching the sunset over the Angkor complex before returning to your hotel. Breakfast is included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Join a shared city tour of Siem Reap, visiting local markets and key cultural locations to gain insight into Cambodian traditions and daily life. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure to wander the town, browse handicraft stalls, visit additional temples, or rest at the hotel. Breakfast is included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Siem Reap. When it is time for your onward journey, transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight. Breakfast is included.