Greetings fellow travelers! 🙋♂️ I'm Arber, a passionate traveler with a wanderlust heart from Finland, and I'm on the mission to visit all the countries of the world (visited 50 countries and territories so far✅🌍). Along my journeys, I enjoy meeting new people from different backgrounds and keep the friendship forever! In the past, I have organized trips to South East Europe, and I'm a part-time traveler as well. If you enjoy new Destinations, Sun, Nature, Historic and Archeological sites and Landscapes you belong to this trip and create memories all together that will last until the end of time! 🕊️🌄 Embark on a thrilling adventure to Vietnam and Cambodia with me! Discover breathtaking landscapes, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES and immerse in the vibrant cultures that these 2 countries can offer. 🌄 📍Arrival destination is Hanoi City Vietnam and Departure is from Siem Reap Cambodia. What's included in the price? ✅ All transfers (I mean all) 😊 ✅ Accommodation at 3-star Hotel. ✅ Breakfast at all days. ✅ Lunches, Dinners as shown in itinerary. ✅ Flight from Vietnam to Cambodia. ✅ All train Transportations. ✅ Tours with local Guide. ✅ Cruise in Ha long Bay (UNESCO). ✅ All Entrance fees and Excursions. ✅ 24/7 Customer Service and Support. ✅ Travel Insurance for Trip Mates coming from Austria and Germany. What to expect from this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Vietnam and Cambodia: 🗺️ Captivating Culture 🗺️ Spectacular Landscape 🗺️ Delicious Food. 🗺️ Warm Hospitality. 🗺️ Adventure and Activities. 🗺️ Historical Sites (UNESCO) 🗺️ Memorable Moments. 🗺️ Awesome Group Mates.
📝 Please note: The flight from Vietnam to Cambodia is included in this price, but it can be increased a little if you reserve the place too late so, sooner you reserve the place, the price will not change. 📝 Please note: To enter Vietnam and Cambodia you will most probably need E-Visa or Visa on Arrival, but it depends on which country you are coming from. You can either apply online (I prefer the online visa) and receive the visa within hours, or you can get when you arrive in Vietnam and Cambodia. ✅ You will get my assistance on applying for Online Visa (E-visa).
Details about the accommodation: 📝 Please note: Accommodations are 3⭐ Hotels and will be shared rooms (2 people). Double rooms can be arranged subject to availability! Private rooms can be arranged subject to availability with little extra costs. The images of accommodations are shown on the itinerary! ✅ Most of the hotels have Swimming Pools to enjoy and relax 🏊♂️ Excited to begin this journey with you! 😎
What's included?
All transfers (I mean all)
Accommodation at 3 star Hotel
Breakfast at all days
Lunches, Dinners as shown in itinerary
Flight from Vietnam to Cambodia
All train Transportations
Tours with local Guide
Cruise in Ha long Bay (UNESCO)
All Entrance fees and Excursions
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Welcome to your holiday in Vietnam. Upon arrival at Noi Boi International Airport in the capital of Vietnam Hanoi our guide will be waiting for us at the lobby of the airport to pick us up. After the check in at the hotel, we will rest and later on we will go for a welcome dinner together and know each other better. After the dinner, we can decide together who wants to explore the city and who wants to relax and rest before our adventure begins the next day! 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Pick up at the airport. (Tell me in advance what time you will arrive in Vietnam). ✅Welcome Dinner ✅Accommodation
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Hanoi
Day 2-3
After breakfast, we will start the city tour and explore the Vietnam's charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas we will explore the main attractions of Hanoi: - Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and stilt house), the Presidential Palace. - The nearby One Pillar Pagoda represents a lotus flower growing up from the water, which is also the national flower of Vietnam - Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam. - Tran Quoc Pagoda – One of the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. Later on we will go to eat lunch at a well known local restaurant. After lunch, we will visit Hoa Lo Prison - better known in the west as “the Hanoi Hilton,” was first a French colonial jail for Vietnamese political prisoners and later used during the Vietnam War for American pilots held as prisoners of war. End of the day we will enjoy the water puppet show which is a traditional art form of Vietnam. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast and Lunch ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour. ✅Bottle of water
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Ninh Bình
Day 3-4
First we will have breakfast at our hotel. After breakfast, we will start our journey through verdant landscape of the country side to reach Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, we will visit outstanding natural beauty limestones that rises dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains, are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds and jungle which we will visit all of them. 🤩 The largest temple complex in Vietnam Bai Dinh is located right in our way and we will get the chance to visit it. We will embark on a traditional sampan (Traditional Vietnamese boat) to visit numerous caves and temples. Later we will enjoy lunch at a restaurant with great local cuisine. After lunch, we will hop on again on a traditional sampan to visit the Tam Coc which is a must-visit place in Vietnam. After Tam Coc, we will continue to visit the Bich Dong Pagoda which is also a must place to visit. It is time to return to our hotel to rest and enjoy the swimming pool! 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast and Lunch ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour. ✅Bottle of water ✅Traditional Sampan Tour
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Hạ Long Bay
Day 4-5
After breakfast our driver will pick us up and start the journey to Ha long Bay (Unesco World Heritage Area with outstanding natural beauty. When we arrive in the Ha Long Bay, we will embark on a Cruise and start sailing. A traditional sea food lunch will be served after we hop on the boat. Along our sail, we will visit many islands with unique rock formations turquoise waters where we will have the chance to enjoy white sand beaches and, 3 largest cave of the Bay. We will be having dinner as well at the end of the day, and spend a night on the cruise. 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport ✅Bottle of water ✅Cruise in Ha Long Bay
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Đồng Hới
Day 5-6
When we wake up, we will participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the boat for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Ha long. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Ha long port to return to Hanoi and catch the night train (sleeping cabin) to reach Dong Hoi. The night train will depart from Hanoi at 20.15 pm and arrive at Dong hoi at 6.30 am the next day. 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation (Nigh Sleeping Train). What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast and Lunch ✅Accommodation (Night Train Cabin) ✅Transport ✅Bottle of water
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Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park
Day 6-7
When we arrive at the train station in Dong Hoi in the morning, we will go for breakfast first and then continue in our adventure. After breakfast we will depart to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park which is UNESCO Site and visit the longest dry cave in Asia (Paradise cave). We will be having lunch after visiting the Paradise Cave to charge our batteries and continue on the next adventure. After lunch, we will continue our journey towards Phong Nha cave and this cave is reachable only by small boat cruise which we will take it. On the boat cruise in this UNESCO National Park we will witness green fields, traditional houses and majestic limestones. The Phong Nha cave is a water cave famous for its rock formation many names have been given to it such as Lion, Fairy Caves, Royal Court, and Buddha. After visiting the Phong Nha Cave, we will continue our journey towards Dong Hoi, where first we will rest at our hotel and then you can decide if you want to join and explore the city of Dong Hoi or swim at the hotel's pool. 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast and Lunch ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour. ✅Bottle of water ✅River boat cruise
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Hue
Day 7-8
After the breakfast, we will take the morning train from Dong Hoi to Hue and it will take around 3 hours. Upon arrival in Hue, we will continue with a private transfer towards the hotel where we will check in and leave our stuff. This day will be a relaxing and recharging day. Hue is a lovely city so, we can decide together if we want to do something extra on our own such as explore the city, try some local food, drink some Vietnamese beer or relax and swim at the pool of the hotel. 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast. ✅Accommodation ✅Transport (Train from Dong Hoi to Hue and from train station in Hue to Hotel). ✅Bottle of water
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Hội An
Day 8-9
After breakfast we will start our exploration of Hue city with a tour guide. Our first visit is going to be the Hue Imperial Citadel which belongs to the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. This citadel contain palaces of imperial families, shrines, magic gardens, and villas for mandarins. Then it is time to have lunch before we continue to explore the other parts of the Hue city with our tour guide. Next stop will be Khai Dinh Tomb which took 11 years to complete and was established by Khai Dinh the 12th Emperor of Nguyen Dynasty. Then we will hop on a dragon boat to visit the most beautiful and oldest pagoda in Hue which has a fascinating history behind it. Our tour guide will explain more in details about its history. After visiting Hue, we will start our transfer to Hoi An which is one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam with its colorful lights and small little houses. Evening will be free in Hoi An so, we have the chance to enjoy the pool in the hotel or simply go for exploration or drink some local beer. 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast and Lunch ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour. ✅Bottle of water ✅Dragon boat
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Hội An
Day 9-10
Let's enjoy the breakfast first. After breakfast, together with a tour guide we will start our exploration of Hoi An which is a UNESCO Site. Former trading port, vibrant local markets, ancient houses, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, Japanese style old bridge are only a few of the places that we will visit. We will have the chance to visit residents while tending silkworms and weaving fine quality silk fabric from the cocoons they produce. Later on, we will have lunch and enjoy the local food. After the lunch, we will start our journey towards Cam Thanh Village to experience the Basket Boat Trip in the middle of seven hectare water coconut woods. During the Basket Boat trips, the locals will show us the techniques how to catch crabs also, we will experience the performances of rowing basket boats by locals. After this unique experience, we will be heading to our hotel and closing the day with a relaxing swim in the pool. 📝 Check the pictures for the accommodation. What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast and Lunch ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour. ✅Bottle of water ✅Basket Boat Trip
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Krong Siem Reap
Day 10-11
After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport in Da Nang (Vietnam) to catch the flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia). Upon Arrival at Siem Reap Airport, our local guide will be waiting for us to pick us up and transfer us to the hotel. After Check in, we can go and explore the ancient city of Siem Reap together and have lunch. When we finish eating lunch, we can go grab some local bear and return to the hotel to charge our batteries with a swim in the pool before we continue to the next day exploring the Magnificent Ancient Temple in the middle of the Jungle - Angkor Wat (UNESCO World Heritage Site). 📝 Check the pictures for accommodation What is included for this day. ✅Breakfast ✅Accommodation ✅Transfer to Airport in Vietnam and transfer from Cambodia airport to hotel. ✅Bottle of water
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Angkor Wat
Day 11-12
For this day, we will wake up earlier than usual to avoid the crowd since Angkor Wat can be really crowded. After breakfast we will start our day by visiting Ta Prohm which had nearly disappeared into the jungle. The magnificent roots of tree, pushing between huge stone blocks of the temple evoke feelings that will last forever. Then, we will continue to visit Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat which are considered one of the world's most impressive ruins. Then, it is time to eat lunch before we continue on the next adventures that Angkor Wat offer. After lunch, we will start visit the Royal City Angkor Thom and Bayon. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another one, until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, we will visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Palace area. After exploring the Angkor Wat, we will go eat lunch and enjoy a show with traditional Apsara Dance (indigenous ballet performance art of Cambodia). It is time to return to our hotel and rest! 📝 Check the pictures for accommodation What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. ✅Accommodation ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour ✅Bottle of water
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Tonlé Sap
Day 12
The visit to Tonle Sap Lake depends on how everyone have the flight schedule and is included in the price but we can decide if we want to do this visit or not! If not then the money for the visit to Tonle sap lake will be returned to you! After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Tonle sap lake with a tour guide! First visit will be the Chhong Kneas floating village which is situated in the shores of the lake! Then we will hop on the boat and explore the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia. We will experience how the locals live in the floating village, chat with them and get the understanding of how it is to live as in ancient times! After this visit, our driver will transfer us to the airport! What is included for this day: ✅Breakfast ✅All entrance fee tickets ✅Transport and Guided Tour ✅Bottle of water ✅ Transfer to the airport It is time to say goodbye 😕 and keep our friendship and memories forever! Hope you enjoyed the trip to the fullest and can’t wait to meet you again in the next adventure ☺️.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Bed & Breakfast
12 days trip
Hanoi, Hanoi & 10 more
Transportation
Trekking, Car, Train, Plane
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Hi Arber, I'm a first time traveller from Australia. I wish to visit SEA during my break in Jan, but... Read More
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Is the return flight from Hanoi?
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