About this trip
Three weeks through Vietnam and into Cambodia, covering a lot of ground from the streets of Hanoi to the temples of Angkor, aimed at travellers who want a full taste of the region without a big budget.
The pace moves through city exploring, a mountain trek among Sapa's rice terraces and ethnic minority villages, two days on a junk boat in Halong Bay, and the history-heavy stops of Hue, Angkor and Phnom Penh.
It's a broad overview trip rather than a deep dive into any one place — good if you want to see the headline sights of both countries in one go.
What you'll do
- Wander Hanoi's Old Quarter for street food and history
- Trek between Lao Chai and Ta Van villages in Sapa
- Cruise Halong Bay for two days, exploring caves and swimming among the karsts
- Visit Hue's imperial palaces, temples and tombs
- See Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm in Siem Reap
- Take a Mekong riverboat ride and visit the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
- Covers two countries and a wide range of destinations in 21 days, so expect a fair amount of moving on
- Includes a village trek in Sapa, so bring proper walking shoes
- Pitched at budget-conscious travellers rather than a luxury experience
Worth it if you want an excellent itinerary with reliable guides and don't mind upgrading hotels. Think twice if budget accommodation and overnight trains are deal-breakers.
- Guides were knowledgeable, gracious, and always willing to answer questions; logistics were consistently on time.
- The 21-day itinerary packed in substantial ground; covers Vietnam and Cambodia comprehensively with planned surprises.
- 3-star hotels are genuinely substandard; mold, damp bedding, and cold rooms were common. Upgrade to 4-star for sanity.
- 18-hour sleeper train from Hanoi to Da Nang is old and cramped; sleeper bus has long stretches of dull landscape.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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