Vietnam and
Cambodia Grand Tour

 Depart London

Arrive to London Heathrow for your flight to Vietnam.

Arrive Hanoi

Touch down in Hanoi to meet with your APT representative – who’ll transfer you to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel.

Hanoi / Mai Chau

Kick off your adventure in Hanoi by meeting the people involved with Vun Art. Later, enjoy a scenic drive to Mai Chau for some free time. 

*Stay at the Mai Chau Ecolodge Hotel

Mai Chau

Spend the day at leisure, exploring nearby villages. Tonight, enjoy a Ruon Can (local rice wine) and watch a traditional dance performed by ‘White Thai’ women.

Mai Chau

After a morning at leisure, visit a nearby village to learn about the daily life of farmers.

Mai Chau / Hanoi

In the afternoon, we depart from Mai Chau and return to Hanoi. We’ll enjoy dinner at the Spice Garden Restaurant. 

*Stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel

Hanoi

Today, embark on guided tour of Hanoi’s historical sights and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. 

Later, you can choose between excursions to explore the 500-year-old village of Bat Trang, a walking tour of Hanoi’s architecture, a hands-on coffee workshop or a spectacular puppet show.

This evening, choose between a selection of excellent Vietnamese restaurants.

Hanoi (EMBARK)

This morning, join a local historian for a private tour of a bomb shelter. Afterwards, set off by coach to Ha Long and embark your ship. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay a visit to the Trinh Nu Area.

Ha Long Bay

Disembark your ship to discover the Viet Hai Village. After, we’ll cruise towards the heart of Ha Long Bay.

Ha Long Bay / Tan Chau / Hanoi / Da Nang / Hoi An (DISEMBARK)

Set off on a visit to Sung Sot Cave. After, your ship heads towards to port, where you’ll disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport.

Hoi An

This morning, join a guided discovery of Hoi An’s signature sights, visit a handicraft workshop and stop off at a local cafe to try coconut coffee. 

Your discovery excursion brings you to Hoi An’s market to find ingredients to use during an exclusive class with the Red Bridge Cooking School.

Hoi An / Hue

Set out on an agricultural eco-tour of rural Vietnamese life. Later, visit a local garden and meet local farmers and explore the water coconut jungle by basket boat.

After, venture to the former Imperial Capital, Hue.

Hue

Today’s signature experience brings you along Hue’s Perfume River, enjoying delicious afternoon tea. Afterwards, spend the day exploring at your own pace.

Hue / Ho Chi Minh City

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 

Ho Chi Minh City

Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, meet a master distiller at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery and end your day by dining at the highly acclaimed Vietnam House.

Ho Chi Minh City / My Tho / Cai Be (EMBARK)

Today, choose between exploring Ho Chi Minh city on a leisurely walking tour, jump on the back of a motorbike for a ride through the city or enjoy a shopping spree.

This afternoon, transfer to your river ship.

Cai Be / Sa Dec / Tan Chau

Board a traditional sampan to traverse along the banks of Mekong – visiting the Cai Be Catholic Church and colourful port. Afterwards, visit rice paper and coconut candy manufacturers to learn how to make these Vietnamese staples.

After lunch, explore Sa Dec by foot, visiting the market and a traditional Cao Dai temple.

Tan Chau / Evergreen Island / Border Crossing / Phnom Penh

Transfer to a small boat to cruise the tributaries around the town of Tan Chau. After, enjoy a rickshaw tour and visit a silk weaving workshop. Then, head to Evergreen Island to explore further and end the day with some downtown.

Phnom Penh

Pay a visit to the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Alternatively, discover Phnom Peng on a cyclo ride or sample beers at two of the city’s craft breweries.

Phnom Penh / Oudong / Koh Chen / Okna Tey

Journey to Oudong to be treated to a Buddhist blessing with monks at a local monastery. After your visit, return to Koh Chen to visit a local copperware workshop. Later, we continue on to Okna Tey, known as ‘Silk Island’.

Okna Tey / Angkor Ban / Wat Hanchey

Disembark in Angkor Ban to enjoy a tour of the historic village.This afternoon, your ship continues sailing on the way to Wat Hanchey.

 Wat Hanchey

If you’re feeling active, enjoy a walk to the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey. Afterwards, return to your ship for lunch before journeying by tuk tuk around a local riverside village.

Kampong Cham / Siem Reap (DISEMBARK)

This morning, disembark from your ship and check into the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. After a light lunch, enjoy a VIP experience at the Phare Circus and enjoy a visit to ODA (Opportunities of Development through Art).

Siem Reap

Bright and early, enjoy a sunrise from Angkor Archaeological Park, then join a guided tour of Angkor Wat’s vast temple complex before returning to your hotel for a late breakfast. Guests also enjoy the opportunity to visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, the Terrace of Elephant and Ta Prohm.

This evening, choose between a selection of local restaurants for dinner.

Siem Reap

Choose to enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Senteurs d’Angkor workshop, join a quad bike adventure or join a leisurely bike tour through the Cambodian countryside.

This evening, treat yourself to a private visit to Theam’s Gallery. Enjoy a five-course Khmer dinner and a performance by Apsara dancers.

Depart Siem Reap

After breakfast, arrive at the airport for your flight.

Arrive London

Your flight should arrive in London today.