13 DAYS – VIETNAM CAMBODIA

Departure 2025 date(s): Jan 27 / Feb 10 / Mar 14 / Nov 26 | Number of days: 13

Day 1

ARRIVAL HANOI VIETNAM. HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Welcome to Hanoi Our English-speaking guide will meet and welcome you at international airport. Transfer you to city center to enjoy Half day city tour Start the tour by visiting Vietnam Ethnology Museum Hanoi offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam in an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote sociology-cultural diversity within the country. (This closed by Monday will change by another site) Visit Tran Quoc pagoda on West lake – the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. It builds with aim to protect the capital.

Next, Cyclo tour around the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians. Stopover to visit the Hoan Kiem Lake for photo shooting!  After tour, transfer to hotel for check in Check in time is 14.00 – 15.00. Early check in subject to availability with surcharge, Afternoon, free time to leisure

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.(Meal: D)


Day 2

NINH BINH FULL DAY TOUR (B) – PVT TOUR

After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh which owns Hoa Lu and Tam Coc as the most favorite sightseeing of tourists from all over the world. After 2 hours, you will arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.  Afternoon, 5 minute-walk to the boat station and start the 1,5hour-boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave).  You’ll be back to Hanoi in the late afternoon and your overnight stay is in Hanoi.(Meals: B, L, D)


Day 3

HANOI – HALONG. STAY OVERNIGHT ON BOARD

After breakfast, departure from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay takes you on a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese Villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes.

Arrive in Halong and board a traditional sailing junk. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by the Crew Team who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the cruise services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you could attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.  Defined to be one of the highlights of your stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (with extra charge applied) for drink). In the evening enjoy the entertainment activities as movie night, squid fishing or just enjoying a cocktail surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night.

Stay overnight in Halong (Meals: B, L, D) 


Day 4

HALONG – HANOI. FLIGHT TO DANANG

Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast and follow by a colorful brunch. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to airport for flight to Danang at late afternoon.

Note: The time reach airport is around 14.00 – 15.30 – (based on the kind of transport & traffic) – please choose suitable flight time from your side. Stay overnight in Danang (Meals: B, L, D)


Day 5

DANANG FULL DAY CITY TOUR

After breakfast, around 8:00 am, you will be picked up by the tour guide and start discovering Danang City in one day. The first destination is Ngu Hanh Son, also called Marble Mountain (with 2ways lift), where you can behold impressive natural caves as well as exquisite sculptures, admire wonderful view from the from the top mount and call on some mysterious pagodas. Following that, you’ll pass the seacoast along Hoang Sa – Truong Sa street to Son Tra Peninsula (called name Monkey mountain), then visit Linh Ung Pagoda to see the highest Lady Buddha Statue in Vietnam and pray for good fortune.

Afternoon, the excursion will continue with a visit to Da Nang Museum of Champa Sculpture, which shows the most complete collection of rare and valuable items of the famous Cham Culture.

In the late afternoon, visit Han Market, one of the city’s main traditional markets, which is well-known for its fresh seafood, vegetables, and local specialties.  Your overnight stay is in Danang.(Meals: B,L,D)


Day 6

BANA HILL TOUR

Around 8:00 – 8:30 in the morning, Our tour guide will pick up you at your hotel in Da Nang and start to visit Ba Na Hills Arrive at cable car station. You take some photos when our guide get tickets You spend 20 mins to use cable car line  After finishing the cable car line, you will use Golden bridge, Le Jardin Garden, Moon Palace, Sun Palace  Using the short cable car line to go to French village Enjoy 105 free games at Fantasy Park and speed slide You have free time to take photos at French village or join in excited dances. Back to cable car station to get the return cable car line.

Entrance fee included for  Cable car 2 ways – Golden Bridge – Fantasy park – French village

Not included entrance fee for Wax Museum – Debay Wine Cellar – Alpine roller coaster – games use coin

Back to your hotel Stay overnight Danang (Meals: B,L,D)


Day 7

AFTERNOON, CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE WITH BASKET BOAT & HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN & BOAT TRIP THU BON RIVER

After breakfast, Free time , Afternoon, our guide pick you up and transfer to enjoy tour The first, transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and do your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing. Continue, visit Hoi An ancient town and the famous local sights – the Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past.

In the evening, enjoy Lantern Boat drop on Thu Bon River (10-15minutes)

You’ll stay overnight in Danang. (Meals: B,L,D)


Day 8

FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY. HALF DAY SAIGON CITY TOUR

After breakfast, you’ll have free time until our driver arrives to pick you up and transfer you to Danang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, warmly welcome by Tour Guide. Pick up & transfer to hotel. Check in time is 14.00 – 15.00. Early check in subject to availability with surcharge  

Enjoy Half day city tour, learn about the city’s historic landmarks as you tour the city with your guide. Visit the former Presidential Palace, headquarters to the Saigon Government during the Vietnam-American war. Next stop is the Notre Dame Cathedral (OUTSIDE), a red brick building with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris, then head across the square to the Central Post Office designed by the French architect Gustav Eiffel. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city (Meals: B,L,D)


Day 09

MEKONG DELTA TOUR FULL DAY

Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River

Late afternoon, you’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy your free time there.

You’ll spend the overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh city (Meals: B,L,D)


Day 10

FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP

After breakfast, transfer you to airport for the flight to Siem Reap Chum Reap Sour! Welcome to Siem Reap, Upon arrival, you will be met English Tour Guide at the Siem Reap airport. Stay overnight in Siem Reap

 (Meals: B,L,D)


Day 11

ANGKOR FULL DAY TOUR

Start the temple excursion by enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Before lunch, visit Ta Prohm Temple the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with many visitors.
In afternoon, visit to the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. It is believed to be built as a temple & mausoleum for King at the peak of the Khmer empire. Enjoy to visit the temple till sundown. Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.  (Meals: B,L,D)


Day 12

FULL DAY KULEN 1000 LINGAS & HOLY MOUNTAIN

This morning travel about 1hour to the HOLY MOUNTAIN – KULEN knows as 1000 Lingas River is a huge plateau on the northeast of Siem Reap town approximately 50 kilometers. From here, visitors can climb to the summit with spectacular panoramic views of the surroundings at a giant reclining Buddha. Or enjoy at the waterfall, known as famous River of a Thousand Lingas river, etched with carvings offering to Hindu Gods. On the way back stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life.Enjoy 1hour walking at Siem Reap’s famous Road 60 known as street food. A long road lined with matS for hire, street food sellers and a small fun fair; it’s an evening picnic and barbecue haven. This is truly a local hang out with an incredible variety of all kinds of Khmer foods on offer.

Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.

(Meals: B,L,D)


Day 13

Departure

Today, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight with wonderful memories of the tour. (Meals: B)

 

Day

City

summary PROGRAM

1

Hanoi

Arrival Hanoi Vietnam. Half day city tour with Cycle tour

2

Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh day tour

3

Halong

Hanoi – Halong. Stay overnight on board

4

Danang

Halong – Hanoi. Flight to Danang

5

 

Danang full day city tour

6

Bana Hill

Bana Hill tour

7

 

Afternoon, Cam Thanh Coconut with basket boat & Hoian ancient town & boat trip Thu Bon river

8

Saigon

Flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Half day Saigon city tour

9

 

Mekong delta full day tour

10

Siem Reap

Flight to Siem Reap

11

 

Angkor full day tour

12

 

Full day kulen 1000 lingas and Holy mountain

13

 

Departure

 

VISA INFORMATION

Vietnam

USA Citizens: Visa Required – approx. $45

Cambodia

USA Citizens: Visa Required – approx. $40

Laos

USA Citizens: Visa Required – approx. $50

INCLUSIONS

  • Deluxe 4 & 5 * Hotel Accommodation
  • All Transfers, Sightseeing, and Entrances as per Itinerary
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local /Indian) as per the itinerary
  • Jain meals upon request
  • Services Of Maxim Tour Escort
  • 2 water bottles per person per day (500 ml)

EXCLUSIONS

  • International & internal flight
  • Expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, Shopping, and  drinks
  • Any incidental Charges at the Hotel
  • Cost of Visa
  • Tips: USD 5 per person per day
  • Any other services not mentioned in the ‘itinerary’ and ‘tour inclusion’

HOTELS

.

City

Nights

Hotel Name or Similar [Deluxe Category]

Hanoi

2

Grandview Hotel & Residence ROH

Halong

1

Harmony Phno VENUS CRUISES HALONG Venus Senior Suite

Danang

4

Saem Siem Reap Grand Mercure Danang

Ho Chi Minh

2

Bay Ho Chi Minh hotel

Siam Reap

3

SOMADEVI ANGKOR RESORT & SPA

Package cost: 

Cost based on min 25 people

Land Package cost: Per person on twin share

USD  2195.00

(Single Occupancy supplement – USD 695 per person)


Departure Dates 2026 : Feb 25 | Mar 10 | Apr 16

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