Best of Vietnam and Cambodia 15 days

BestPrice Travel's tour guide will meet you at Pole No.10 (outside the Terminal Gate of Noi Bai International Airport) and transfer you directly to your hotel in the Old Quarter.

You should rest after a long flight and prepare for the next day's itinerary. However, if you are so excited to explore the city, you can wander around or choose one of the following suggestions: 

NOTE:

• If you cannot find our guide at the airport, please contact our sales consultants for instant support.
• 14:00 is the check-in time at your hotel, and if you want an early check-in, a small fee will be applied.

Morning/ Afternoon

Today you will explore the most famous attractions in Hanoi:

• Learn about the historical and cultural values of the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university for youngsters from royal and noble families
• Admire the unique architectural temple named One Pillar Pagoda, which represents a giant lotus blooming from the water’s surface
• Check-in at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a historical site where the greatest leader of Vietnam rests in peace
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda to get a glimpse of this religious, historical, and architectural-valued pagoda
• Enjoy the poetic view and serene atmosphere from the nearby Hanoi West Lake

Have a delightful Vietnamese lunch at the local restaurant. Then, the rest of the day is all yours.

A Small Group Visiting One Pillar Pagoda

NOTE:

• Morning or afternoon departure depends on the availability and your preference.
• The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Also, it's annually closed for upgrades from June to August.

Morning

After breakfast, start your journey to the outstanding World Natural Heritage in Vietnam - Halong Bay. 

You will be picked up at 08:00 - 08:30 and transferred from Hanoi to the cruise port in 2.5 - 3 hours. Arriving at the waiting lounge, the staff will process the check-in procedure for you. 

12:00 - 12:15: Welcome aboard! Your lunch is ready to be served after the safety briefing. You will have a lavish meal while seeing the magnificent bay through the wide window of the cruise restaurant.

Afternoon

You should take a short time to rest or take a nap before joining the afternoon activities. 

Each cruise has a different itinerary that allows you to participate in many offboard activities such as swimming, kayaking, boat rowing, cycling, cave visiting, and sightseeing.

Then, you will return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the stunning sunset. Some cruises may hold a cooking class or Happy Hour (Buy 1 Get 1) at twilight.

Evening

You will be served a tasty dinner onboard at 19:00 - 20:00. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing, karaoke, or night movie (depending on the cruise) or sit on the sundeck and enjoy some cocktails.

Witness Beautiful Sight On Halong Bay Cruise

Morning

You can sleep until breakfast. However, it's highly recommended to wake up early and get to the sundeck for the Tai Chi class. 

Following the Day 2 itinerary, you will start a new excursion to explore more about Halong Bay. Maybe discover the attractiveness of natural stalactites inside the Trung Trang Cave, or catch a view from the top of Titop Island, etc.

NOTE:

• Some cruises may organize Yoga/ Vovinam exercises, you should ask our sales consultants for details.
• The activities on the morning of this day depend on the cruise’s itinerary.

10:00 - 10:30: You will be back on the ship for check-out. Your brunch will be served while the boat sails back to the harbor.

As you reach the mainland at around 11:30, say goodbye to the crew and wait for the limousine bus.

Afternoon

Our driver will pick you up and directly transfer you to the airport to take a 1.5-hour flight to Da Nang. There, our driver will meet you at Da Nang International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Morning/ Afternoon

Go through the tranquil old streets of Hoi An with our tour guide, where you can admire the unique design of the ancient houses and observe the local daily life.

• Visit the most popular sites in the town, such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall, which are cultural relics representing the elaborate antique architecture of the ancient town
• Stop at a lovely stall on the street for a cold drink called “Mot” (surcharge USD 3/pax), which is a kind of herbal tea made from lime, lemongrass, licorice, and other herbs

If there's enough time, our tour guide will take you to a handicraft store where you can buy some souvenirs and see how people here make them by hand.

NOTE: Morning or afternoon departure depends on availability.

Spend The Best Time At The Historical Japanese Covered Bridge

It’s time to explore Hoi An on your own. Let your hair down after a long tiring trip, taste more outstanding street foods, or go shopping for handicraft souvenirs. 

There’re more things to do with our recommendations below:

Do Farming Activities In Cam Thanh Village

Morning

Enjoy your delightful breakfast in Hoi An then transfer to Da Nang Airport for the 1.5-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Upon arrival, get to Pole No.10 (outside the terminal gate) to meet our driver. You will be transferred directly to your hotel.

Afternoon

The rest of the day is yours. You can take a nap and relax for the next tour tomorrow, or explore the city in your own way.

Morning/ Afternoon

Start the city tour to the most highlight spots in Ho Chi Minh City, as follows:

• Reunification Palace: The French-colonial architectural buildings used to be the formal residence of the Republic of Vietnam’s President and their families
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral: The beautiful church in neo-Romanesque and Gothic design located in the heart of Paris Square
• Central Post Office: The picturesque building in European-styled design built by the French in the 19th century
• War Remnants Museum: A historical site featuring the Vietnam War in more than 20,000 documents, photos, and films in 8 themes indoors and displayed weapons outdoor

After the sightseeing, you can have a chance to visit the local market, where you can practice bargaining and buy some lovely souvenirs.

To deeper explore, you can refer to one of our suggestions for the rest of the day.

Check-in at Reunification Palace

NOTE:

• Morning departure from 8:30 or afternoon departure from 13:30 depends on availability.
• The Notre Dame Cathedral is currently being renovated until 2027.

Morning

Your today trip will start by getting on a sampan boat cruising across the Tien River. You can catch a glimpse of the tranquil atmosphere of local life here and enjoy the view of small old houses on the river bank.

The boat brings you to the local factory which shows the process of making traditional products such as coconut candy, rice paper, wine, etc., and have a chance to taste these specialties.

Continue going along the small village road, you head to the bee farm, where you can learn about beekeeping and enjoy a cup of honey tea.

After that, the tour guide will take you to Tan Phong Island - the world of tropical fruits. Here, you can take a 10-minute boat tour to go deeper into the mangrove forest and hear the traditional singing of “Don ca tai tu” at a local house.

Your lunch will be served after the fascinating performances.

Afternoon

You will be transferred to Can Tho in more than 2 hours. Get to your hotel and freely discover the city in the evening.

NOTE: Cai Be floating market has been closed, so you will enjoy the sceneries of the Tien River before going to local villages.

Relax With Partner On The Sampan Boat

Morning

Wake up early and visit the famous Cai Rang floating market, which is one of the biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. You can visit a floating factory that makes and sells rice noodles, then try tasty tropical fruits sold by boat traders.

Sitting on a boat and traveling along the Mekong River will give you an interesting opportunity to explore the canal network and vibrant local life. 

After the tour, you will be served lunch before being transferred to Chau Doc.

Afternoon

Travel from Can Tho to Chau Doc in 120 km to prepare for your trip to Cambodia the next day.

BestPrice’s Recommendation: Tra Su Cajuput Forest Discovery 4 hours (US $30/pax) but it's not available for group tour (only private tour)

It’s a great option to fill up your free time on the way transferring to Chau Doc.

First, you will experience the unique ride on tac rang - a long small motorboat, then get on the traditional sampan along the endless greenery. Through small canals, you will be overwhelmed by distinctive kinds of birds and interesting facts about them. 

After disembarking, our guide will take you on a trek in about 15 minutes to reach the watching tower and admire the impressive panoramic view of the grand mangrove forest and bird sanctuary.

NOTE: The Tra Su Tour’s price for solo travelers is US $60/pax.

Taste Tropical Fruits At The Floating Market

After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the boat station to take a speed boat to Phnom Penh. After 5 - 6 hours of transferring, our local driver will wait for you at the dock and drive you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is spent on your choice, you can explore this city on your own, or spend time on relaxing to gain energy for the next expedition.

Morning

After having breakfast, follow our Cambodian guide to travel on a morning city tour in Phnom Penh.

• Have a quick visit to the Independence Monument and then get directly to the Royal Palace, a typical royal construction in Khmer style and still the royal family's home
• Call on the National Museum, the world's finest collection of Khmer sculptures and over 5,000 objects representing Cambodia's history
• Explore one of the popular Buddhist temples in Cambodia - Wat Phnom, located on a sacred hill where you can hear a story about how Phnom Penh was born

Afternoon

Transferring from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, our tour guide will take you to the Mekong Bus Station to have a 6-hour trip to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, get to the hotel for relaxation and prepare for the Angkor exploration the next day.

NOTE: Our tour guide won't escort you during your bus transfer but will meet you at Siem Reap.

Half-day Phnom Penh City Tour

Morning

Are you ready for the most mesmerizing part of this tour package? Let’s start an Angkor temple tour on this day.

The first attraction is Ta Prohm Temple, one of the “bucket list” places to see in Siem Reap. You might have known that this place was used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film, Tomb Raider. Discover this mysterious temple by going through dark hallways and witnessing the ancient trees growing overhead.

Continue exploring the last antique capital of the Khmer Empire, the Angkor Thom. Then admire the majestic Bayon design of this temple, with complicated stone carvings.

Afternoon

Visit Angkor Wat, one of the most important and impressive archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Last but not least, take a view of the wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.

Evening

Savor your tasty buffet dinner while enjoying the Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.

Ta Prohm - A Must-visit Place

This day is free to explore Siem Reap by yourself. There are many recommendations: hit the markets for some delicious street food, indulge in a traditional Khmer massage, or get one final insight into the heart of Cambodia with a cooking class.

Looking for inspiration? Please see our recommendations below.

Try Some Cambodia Street Food

After breakfast, you will have free time to pack your luggage and check out the hotel. It’s time to depart and get to the Siem Reap International Airport for your next flight.