About this trip
This 13-day route runs through Vietnam and Cambodia, covering the big-name sights of both countries without lingering too long in any one place. You move from Saigon's energy through Cambodia's temple country, then up through Vietnam's historic centre and north to Hanoi and Halong Bay.
Expect a mix of city time, ancient ruins, and a boat-based finale on the karst waters of Halong Bay. It's built for people who want the highlights covered rather than a slow, single-region deep dive.
What you'll do
- Explore Saigon, Vietnam's largest city and economic hub
- Visit Angkor Wat and the wider Angkor region from Siem Reap
- Wander the old port town of Hoi An, near the My Son ruins
- Take in Hanoi's mix of Sino-Vietnamese and French-era architecture
- Cruise the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Covers two countries in 13 days, so pace is brisk with regular moves between bases
- Partially guided — some sections you'll have more independence than others
- Suits travellers after a broad overview of Vietnam and Cambodia's key sights rather than in-depth time in one place
Worth it if you want guides who genuinely enhance the experience and don't mind busy cities. Think twice if you need long unbroken exploration time—midday flights between destinations cut into sightseeing.
- Guides consistently named as standouts—Mr Dung, Mr Bunrith, Mr Durong brought real personality and knowledge to each stop.
- Hoi An universally praised as trip highlight; peaceful, charming, great for tailors, cooking classes, lantern-making workshops.
- Midday flights between cities cut sightseeing time short; early morning or late afternoon flights would give better exploration windows.
- Saigon and Hanoi described as overwhelming, busy, motorbike-heavy; not peaceful cities, though Cu Chi Tunnels and Old Quarter are standout sights.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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