12 Days Cambodia and Vietnam Luxury Tour with Beach Relax

Breakfast is at hotel. We depart hotel at 8.00am for full day guided Angkor exploration, start with the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, stroll to explore Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king, terrace of elephant & Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.

After lunch, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest monument in the world. Unlock the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, driving to the remote temple of Banteay Srei: set deep in the jungle. The Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei was carved from red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to elaborate decorative wall carvings, which are well preserved to this day. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale in comparison to the other colossal temples around Siem Reap, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. This temple is considered the jewel of Khmer art.

Continue to visit The Cambodia Landmine Museum and see thousands of decommissioned landmines and other explosive ordnance of war.  Learn the history of the conflict, how landmines came to be in Cambodia and what is being done to remove them.  And learn how you can help in ridding the world of these hideous remnants of wars past and present.

In the afternoon, a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake—Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests. Spend rest of the morning at Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water. After the tour return hotel and rest on your own leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap

Today transfer airport for flight to Sihanoukville. Upon arrival escort pier and take speedboat for 45 min to Koh Rong Island and for hotel check-in and rest on your own leisure. Overnight in Koh Rong Island

Enjoy your full day relaxing on the beach. Overnight in Koh Rong Island

After breakfast, take speedboat to mainland, then our driver will escort you to airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival escort to hotel for check-in and rest on your own leisure.

The history of Ho Chi Minh City has many layers, telling a tale of decades of external influence from the Chinese and the French. With your private driver and English-speaking guide, start your visit today by exploring Cholon, the city’s Chinatown and widely regarded as the largest one in the world by area. The city used to be known as Saigon-Cholon until Vietnam’s independence from France in 1955. From here continue to the Jade Emperor Pagoda, also known as Phuoc Hai and regarded as one of the most interesting pagodas in the country. Built by the Cantonese community around the turn of the 20th century, it is still busy with worshipers. Filled with smoky incense, the pagoda with its elaborately carved figurines and decorated panels of carved gilt woodwork, is dedicated to Buddhist and Taoist deities. If you only visit one pagoda in the city, this should be the one. Finally, head over to Dong Khoi Area in the center of the city where the French colonial presence can be felt at the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Catholic Basilica commissioned entirely of imported French building materials. End with a visit to the Saigon Central Post Office, a stunning architectural marvel with rich Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. Overnight in Saigon

The impact of the Vietnam War can be witnessed all over the country, and any war or history buff should make sure a visit to the Fito Museum (also called Phito Museum and Vietnam Traditional Medicine Museum) is where you can find and know more about traditional Vietnamese and Chinese medicine as well as the method of these medicines. Continue to the Reunification Palace, also known as the Independence Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975 during the Fall of Saigon. It was here that the Vietnam War ended when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates and led to the formal reunification of the two sides. End with a visit to the iconic Ben Thanh Market, a centrally located covered market with ample opportunities to pick up souvenirs or relax with a cup of Vietnamese coffee.

After the tour transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival escort to hotel in Hoi An for check in and rest on your own leisure. Overnight in Hoi An

In the morning, you'll transfer to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lay the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden from living or development. The ruins lay in a beautiful surrounding mountainous landscape. You'll enter the temples while your tour guide gives you the history and stories of the Cham and the site. Afterward, you'll watch an Apsara show nearby the site, passed through the Cham tradition. The show features live music and colorful costumes.

Transfer back to hotel after the tour, rest of the day is at leisure.

In the afternoon, visit the you'll continue to visit Hoi An Ancient Town. This town features the 16th century Hoi An port town in its preserved state. You'll start the day visiting the Museum of Trade Ceramics. This museum houses art and pottery dating from the 1,500s to the 1,700s. Then you'll briefly visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, a temple from the 17th century which features China's influence in the region. You'll continue through the Ancient Town as the streets take on a magic of their own with old lanterns, French-style houses, intricately carved wooden doors and more. You'll take a stroll through the Old Tam Ky House to see it's imperial styles meshed with French overtures. Continue on to stroll along the river and see traditional boats and locals on bicycles passing by. You'll then approach the Japanese Covered Bridge. This bridge has connected the Chinese and Japanese sides of town over the waterway for centuries. The old wooden structure has shown amazing resilience for more than 400 years. At dusk, enjoy walking along the riverside as colorful lanterns light up the town.  Overnight in Hoi An

After breakfast, spend the day relaxing on the stunning An Bang Beach, one of Vietnam's most beautiful and peaceful beaches. Take a dip in the crystal-clear waters, bask in the sun on the golden sand, or simply take in the tranquil scenery.

Later in the afternoon, take a short boat ride to Cham Island, a group of eight small islands that are known for their coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. Go snorkeling or scuba diving, or explore the local fishing villages to learn about the traditional way of life. After the tour, the tour guide will transfer you to the hotel in Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang

Today you will embark on a day tour of Da Nang, a vibrant coastal city located on the central coast of Vietnam. Visit the iconic Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone and marble hills that are home to numerous caves, pagodas, and spectacular viewpoints.

Next, visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, a magnificent temple complex located on the Son Tra Peninsula. Here you will see the towering statue of the Lady Buddha, the tallest statue in Vietnam. After lunch, you will fly to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and a comfortable overnight stay. Overnight in Hanoi

Morning, start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Explore Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese, the Presidential Palace, 13 Ho Chi Minh Museum and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, continue city tour to one of the museums (Fine Art, History, Revolutionary, War, Ethnology Museum) of your choice (closed on Monday), Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple and experience a one hour cyclo tour. Finish your day off at the Thang Long Opera Theatre for a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi

Today you will transfer to airport for flight home. End of Service