Explore Vietnam & Cambodia

Arrive in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Saigon

Meet your guide to begin your exploration of Saigon’s historic landmarks. Visit the former Presidential Palace and the History Museum. The afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own. Overnight in Saigon

Today’s excursion is to the Mekong Delta and the town of Cai Be where you will cruise along the Mekong River watching daily life unfold on the river. Visit an ancient Mandarin house. Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch at an Indochinese villa or at a family home. Overnight in Saigon

Fly to Hue, the ancient royal capital of the Nguyen Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the magnificent Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, resplendent in traditional architecture overlooking tranquil lotus ponds. Continue to Khai Dinh’s Tomb, remembered as the “Puppet Emperor” because of his affiliation with the French, this tomb was designed with colonial flair; a glass mosaic frieze dominates the interior. Overnight in Hue

Enjoy a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue by boat to the lesser visited and more majestic tomb of Minh Mang. This tomb is well known for its harmonious blend of architecture and natural landscape. Depart Hue and enjoy the beautiful scenery as you travel through the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds) through the South China Sea mountain range. Overnight in Hoi An

With your guide, explore the ancient town of Hoi An. In a country so ravaged by war, Hoi An managed to remain untouched, and as you wander the completely traffic-free streets of this ancient seaport it is not hard to imagine yourself amidst the sailors and merchants of the 18th Century, when Hoi An was one of the busiest trading ports in Asia. In the afternoon, just relax and enjoy the wonderful beaches of South China Sea. Overnight in Hoi An

This morning fly to Hanoi. In the afternoon visit Hanoi’s colorful Old Quarter. This densely populated corner of the city was once a center of commerce and is full of narrow alleys and shops. This evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi

Start your morning with a walk through the tree-lined streets of Hanoi, resplendent with French colonial architecture. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where silent sentries guard the marble and granite mausoleum where Ho Chi Minh lies, and visit his simple wooden house and One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the fascinating Temple of Literature. The temple was dedicated to Confucius and eventually became Vietnam’s first university. The afternoon is free to explore. Overnight in Hanoi

Transfer to HaLong for an overnight cruise. In a traditional Chinese-style sailing junk, meander through the HaLong Bay area, stop off at an islet, and climb through a series of breath-taking caves and grottoes, marveling at some of the most impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations. During the cruise, enjoy the beauty of the bay and marvel at its formations before watching the sun go down. Overnight HaLong Bay Cruise

Enjoy breakfast on board as you continue to cruise the bay. Return to shore and journey back to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap

Start your exploration of Angkor with a visit to the great city of Angkor Thom. Visit the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Experience the beauty of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century. It has many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved low-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor’s construction. End the day with a sunset view of Angkor temples. Overnight in Siem Reap

This morning head to the outlying Banteay Srei Temple also called “The Citadel of Women.” With its rose-colored, extraordinarily carved, sandstone walls, many consider it to be the best temple at Angkor. Continue to Banteay Samri. Visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia. Enjoy a boat ride visiting the Vietnamese “floating village.” Overnight in Siem Reap

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight – or extend your stay in Asia!