Halong Bay to Angkor Wat: A Journey Through Time 10 Days

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and be warmly greeted by our representative. You’ll be transferred to your downtown hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day exploring the vibrant Old Quarter, bustling with traditional vendors and artisans. Alternatively, unwind and relax at your hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, blends modernity with old-world charm, highlighted by its colonial architecture and tranquil lakes.

• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Start your day with a delicious breakfast before diving into a comprehensive tour of Hanoi. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, Uncle Ho’s former residence, the Presidential Palace, and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s oldest university, founded in 1070. After lunch, discover the Museum of Ethnology, showcasing Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the lively Old Quarter and conclude with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Depart from your hotel at 08:00 for a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning limestone formations. En route, stop at Yen Duc Village for a traditional water puppet performance and a delicious lunch. Upon arrival, board a traditional wooden junk for a cruise through the bay. Explore a floating fishing village by kayak, relax on deck with a sunset drink, and enjoy a seafood dinner under the stars.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Wake up to a morning view of Halong Bay with a cup of tea or coffee. Cruise to Cong Dam and kayak through hidden lagoons and geological formations. Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the beach (weather permitting), followed by more exploration around Hon Co Island. Discover a less-visited cave in the bay before returning to the junk for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
• Transportation: Shuttle Bus

Start with an early swim (weather permitting) and breakfast before visiting a local fishing village by rowing boat. After exploring pearl farms and the village, return to the harbor and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in.

• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Meet your guide at 8:30 AM for a walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town, including the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, and the bustling local market. Stroll through narrow streets lined with houses reflecting Chinese, Japanese, French, and European influences. After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon to explore or shop at your leisure.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Spend your morning in Hoi An as you wish—visit the Cham ruins at My Son, take a cooking class, join a photography tour, or explore Cu Lao Cham Island. In the afternoon, transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Depart early for a sunrise visit to Angkor Wat, experiencing the temple’s grandeur as dawn breaks. Explore the temple’s intricate corridors and bas-reliefs, guided by an expert. After a breakfast outside the temple, visit Angkor Thom, including Bayon and Baphuon temples. In the afternoon, discover Ta Prohm, famously overgrown with jungle vines, and catch a sunset view of Angkor Wat before returning to your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

After breakfast, head to Tonle Sap Lake for a boat trip to Kompong Pluk, a floating village where you can paddle through the flooded forest. Return to Siem Reap for lunch and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Note: If Kompong Pluk is dry, a visit to Chong Kneas will be arranged instead.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Enjoy your final morning at leisure until your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your departure flight.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Private vehicle