15 days - Private Vietnam - Cambodia 15 Days 14 Nights - Indochina Ride

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, collect luggage, and meet our guide/driver (look for name sign).

Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi.

The rest of the day is free for relaxation or initial exploration of Hanoi.

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Tour guide picks you up for a full-day Hanoi exploration.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (dress modestly: shoulders to knees). See the Mausoleum (closed Mondays & Fridays), Presidential Palace, and Stilt House.

Explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda in its peaceful gardens.

Visit the Temple of Literature, known for its architecture and historical importance.

Enjoy a local lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Afternoon Options:

Explore the Old Quarter and the serene Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

Return to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Pick-up from your Hanoi hotel for a trip to Ninh Binh.

Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, visiting the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties.

Enjoy a local lunch featuring Ninh Binh specialties.

Experience a serene sampan boat ride in Tam Coc ("Halong Bay on land") along the Ngo Dong River, passing limestone karsts and rice paddies.

Visit Thai Vi Temple, dedicated to historical Vietnamese kings and figures.

Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

8:30 – 8:50: Limousine bus pick-up from your hotel.

12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina (No. 34), welcomed by Mon Cheri Cruise crew (reception contact: +84 987671669 / +84 936905115).

12:30: Transfer to Mon Chéri Cruise, itinerary briefing onboard.

13:00: Welcome drinks, wet towels, and special lunch served while cruising towards Lan Ha Bay.

Enjoy fresh seafood and other delicacies amidst the stunning scenery of Lan Ha Bay.

15:30: Visit Tra Bau area (unspoiled natural beauty). Enjoy kayaking to explore limestone islands or swim/relax in the Jacuzzi.

17:30 - 18:30: Participate in a cooking demonstration (spring rolls) or admire the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin from the top deck (Happy Hour: buy one get one free at the bar).

19:30: Enjoy a delicious local dinner prepared by the chef in a romantic setting.

21:00 – 22:00: Relax with cocktails/drinks at the sky bar (surcharge), enjoy spa services (optional), stargaze, or try squid fishing.

6:00: Start the day with Tai Chi and enjoy the sunrise.

6:45 - 7:15: Breakfast served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty (breakfast time may vary).

7:30 - 9:00: Transfer to Cat Ba Island and explore Trung Trang Cave (impressive limestone cave).

9:30: Return to the main boat, check out of cabin (luggage outside). Lunch is served. Settle bar bill.

10:30 - 11:00: Disembark Mon Cheri Cruises, transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina (Block #34). Relax and wait for luggage.

11:30 - 12:00: Guests ready at Tuan Chau Marina.

15:00: Limousine bus drops you off at Aeon Mall Long Bien, where your driver will take you to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Arrive at Da Nang International Airport, meet your driver, and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in and rest.

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for Cam Thanh region.

Enjoy a peaceful bamboo basket boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest.

Continue to Tra Que Vegetable Village for a delightful lunch with fresh, organic produce.

Explore Tra Que Village, observing daily life and traditional farming.

14:00: Begin your exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage site).

Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House.

Discover the Fukien Assembly Hall.

See the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market.

Optional: Visit a rooftop café for views or participate in a lantern-making workshop.

Return to your hotel, rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for a day trip to Ba Na Hills. Experience four seasons in one day, festivals, activities, and diverse cuisine.

Ascend via the world's longest non-stop single-track cable car (5,801 meters) with panoramic mountain views.

Visit the Golden Bridge, a 150-meter pedestrian bridge supported by giant stone hands, offering stunning views.

Explore Le Jardin D’Amour (nine themed gardens) and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Enjoy Fantasy Park, a large indoor amusement park with rides and games.

Enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant in Ba Na Hills.

Explore the French Village, a replica of classical and romantic French architecture.

Return to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Enjoy the rest of the day exploring Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Meet your driver and guide at your hotel in HCM city center.

Visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace).

Explore French colonial structures: Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office.

Visit the War Remnants Museum.

Around 12 PM: Enjoy local food at a local restaurant.

After lunch, depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (approx. 1.5-hour drive).

Watch an introductory video about the tunnels.

Explore the remaining tunnel systems, including living areas, kitchens, hospitals, and command centers.

See hidden trap doors and dangerous traps.

Taste special tea and cassava (guerilla food).

Optional: Try shooting a real gun.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Depart Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho (Mekong Delta).

Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Take a sampan cruise to Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.

Unicorn Island: Explore orchards, enjoy local fruits and music, visit a fruit plantation.

Glide through Thoi Son canal.

Visit a honey-bee farm and sample honey tea.

Visit a coconut candy workshop.

Enjoy a local lunch.

Optional: Cycling trip around Tan Thach village or relax in a hammock.

Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to Phnom Penh.

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Visit the Killing Fields "Choeung Ek" (site of brutal executions during the Pol Pot regime).

Continue to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison), a former high school used for detention and torture by the Khmer Rouge.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon visit to the Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong) for souvenirs, jewelry, carvings, etc.

Continue to the National Museum, an architectural gem designed in Khmer style.

Transfer to your hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and transfer to Siem Reap with your driver and guide (approx. 5-hour drive, 312 km).

After lunch en route, visit Kompong Pluk floating village (approx. 50km from Siem Reap) on Tonle Sap Lake.

Explore the floating fishing villages, submerged forests, and fishing farms by boat.

Observe floating houses and flooded forests, experiencing life on the water.

After the floating village visit, continue to Siem Reap and transfer directly to your hotel.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Morning: Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby.

Visit Angkor Wat (World Heritage Site), famous for its beauty and the longest continuous bas-relief depicting Hindu mythology.

Continue to Angkor Thom (12th century):

Lunch at a local restaurant (own account).

Afternoon: Visit Ta Prohm Temple (mid-12th – early 13th century), partially unrestored with trees growing through the structures ("jungle atmosphere").

Dinner at your own arrangement and own account.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Enjoy free time until your driver picks you up for your transfer to the airport.