Luxury Vietnam Cambodia Tour 10 Days

Including Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (Outside visiting as it’s closed for annual maintenance). Nearby is the famous One Pillar Pagoda built of wood on a single stone pillar designed as a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity.

Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam – The Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. 

A valuable centre for the exhibition and the preservation of cultural heritages of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Take a cyclo tour in Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). From the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge leads to the island.

As the first capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is famous for its rich architectural and historical landmarks, offering tourists the chance to appreciate both stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values of a bygone era.

Start your scenic bicycle ride to Tam Coc. Then, enjoy hours of excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through Tam Coc – the three natural grottos (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba), the largest of which is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water. The boats are typically rowed by one or two local women who also sell embroidered goods.

Arrive at Indochine Lounge ( Indochina Sails), Tuan Chau International Port, Halong City. Board Indochine Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and attend a safety briefing.

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant as your cruise through Lan Ha Bay, passing famous landmarks and stunning islands.

Visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. 

Join a cooking class or a fruit and vegetable carving lesson led by our Head Chef.

Savor an exquisite dinner prepared by our talented culinary team. Then relax with board games, try squid fishing, or simply unwind under the night sky.

Revitalize with a 30-minute Tai Chi session on the sundeck or Sky Lounge (weather permitting).

Take a guided walk-through Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, with around 30 minutes to explore.

Return to the boat for a quick freshen-up and finish packing. Then enjoy a scenic brunch as we approach the pier. Disembark and relax at the pier while awaiting your return transport.

Discover the fascinating underground network of Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the struggle for independence. Learn about the tunnel system’s living spaces, kitchens, and command centers, and the resilience of those who lived and fought underground.

Formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in the city.

A unique museum in Vietnam to systematically study, collect, conserve and display exhibits on war crimes and consequences inflicted on the Vietnamese people by foreign aggressive forces. 

Explore iconic French Indochina-era buildings such as City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument and the neoclassical Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century.

Visit this historic market, a symbol of Saigon, known for handicrafts, textiles, and local cuisine…

An iconic structure in the region built in early 19th century. Initially, the pagoda was simply a workshop where the owners practiced during their retirement in the neighborhood.

Board the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house.

Here you'll  a ride to reach a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music can be heard and seasonal tropical fruit can be tasted (included).

Get on a small hand-rowing boat to slowly cruise through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives both sides of the creek can be observed.

Before heading to lunch, passing through a bee-keeping farm, and enjoying honey tea, a typical Mekong house can be viewed here. Continue traveling to learn the coconut candies-making process a workshop. A sample of candies can be tasted.

It is the biggest local shrine in the city center. Locals throng here to pray for luck, especially newlyweds, and it is an atmospheric place to visit in the late morning or late afternoon, as the incense smoke swirls around. 

It is a functioning Buddhist monastery featuring a typical Khmer-style pagoda, a courtyard with statues depicting different Buddhist beliefs, and a hall surrounded by hand-painted picture walls containing a giant statue of seated Buddha and a reclining Buddha. 

This evening, meet your guide and we walk through the street foot hall where all the locals come for a picnic and drinks after work. You are invited to taste some snacks, drinks, and fruits as much as you can before we go to one of the local restaurants for dinner along with the Khmer Classic Live Band (black forest). 

Be amazed by the sheer size of the temple and learn how the Khmer Empire prospered between the 9th and 13th centuries, around the time when Angkor Wat was built. Stroll through the intricately carved hallways that show hundreds of fine carvings and discover small shrines still in use today by the local people.

Is the ancient royal city of the Khmer Empire with its centerpiece.

This beautiful temple is overgrown with fig trees, giving a haunting yet exotic atmosphere. The magnificent roots of the trees have merged over the centuries with the temple’s huge stone blocks, emphasizing a ‘forgotten city’ feeling.

You will notice the enigmatic faces of former King Jayavarman VII looking in every direction. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King could welcome back his victorious army, and the Terrace of the Leper King, which holds detailed carvings winding along a narrow passageway that leads to the Baphuon complex. 

Drive about 45 minutes to the countryside, stopping en route to visit a local village. Arrive at the quay and board a local boat for a 1.5-hour ride on the Tonle Sap Lake (Chong Kneas Floating Village), also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia. Find out how communities live and work on the lake, see the floating schools, markets, and police stations, among others and observe their daily lives.