About this trip
Twelve days across Vietnam and Cambodia, moving from the capital's old quarter to limestone karsts, ancient towns, war history and the temples of Angkor. It covers a lot of ground, so expect a proper mix of cities, coast and countryside rather than one single pace.
You start in Hanoi and work down through Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City before crossing into Cambodia for the Angkor complex. Along the way there's war history, UNESCO-listed architecture, and an overnight cruise among the karsts.
This suits travellers who want a broad introduction to both countries rather than time to settle into one place — good for a first visit to Southeast Asia.
What you'll do
- Full day in Hanoi taking in the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake
- Overnight cruise through Halong Bay's limestone cliffs
- Wander the old town streets of Hoi An
- Explore the Champa-era ruins at My Son Sanctuary
- Descend into the Cu Chi Tunnels used during the Vietnam War
- Visit Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm in Cambodia
- Covers two countries and several regions in 12 days, so travel days and changes of base are frequent
- Mixes history-heavy sites (war tunnels, temple ruins) with more relaxed stops like the Halong Bay cruise
- Departs every Monday from Hanoi, so start dates are fixed to that day
Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides, seamless logistics, and a solid cultural overview. Think twice if you're hoping to avoid shopping stops or have mobility needs requiring specific accessibility.
- Guides are genuinely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing local history and culture throughout.
- Tour director Danny stays responsive via WhatsApp before and during the trip, handling visas and logistical hiccups.
- Itinerary includes mandatory bamboo product shopping stops and occasional long airport waits between flights.
- Halong Bay overnight cruise and Angkor temples are highlights, but late flights out mean airport time built in.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,085, about 18% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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