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Cambodia and Northern Vietnam, Luxury Cruises, Angkor, Rice Fields

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From Phnom Penh to Lan Ha Bay

Duration: 18 days

Place: Phnom Penh - Stung Treng - Siem Reap - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Sapa - Lan Ha Bay

Meals: 17 Breakfast, 8 Lunch, 9 Dinner

Excluding international flights

Highlights

An 18-day journey combining a Pandaw cruise on the Tonlé Sap, immersion in Vietnam’s craft villages, and exploration of the temples of Angkor — a unique experience of luxury, culture, and authenticity.

  • Phnom Penh is a smart capital, nicknamed the "pearl of Southeast Asia" during the colonial era, Phnom Penh is coming back to life after a painful past
  • A cruise on Tonlé Sap Lake, discovering its stilt villages shaped by the whims of the water
  • Angkor, meeting the history of the City of the Gods. An incomparable jewel in the heart of a devouring jungle, in an atmosphere respectful of an admirable past
  • Hanoi is a bustling city with a mix of Vietnamese and colonial influences
  • Ninh Binh offers a serene landscape of undulating rice fields and limestone peaks
  • Sapa, located in H'Mong land, offers a glimpse of the ethnic cradle of the North
  • Halong Bay, a UNESCO world heritage site, was established in 1994 for its exceptional landscapes

Itinerary

  • Your adventure in Phnom Penh has started.

    You will be welcomed at the airport then transferred to your arranged hotel for relaxation.

    Overnight at a hotel.

  • Warm welcome on board with a refreshing drink.

    Take a city tour of Phnom Penh by cyclo, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.

    In the afternoon, visit the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

    Enjoy free time to explore the city.

    Overnight on board. 

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
  • Breakfast is served on board.

    Cruise up the Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach and travel by ox-cart through rural villages.

    In the evening, enjoy cocktails in a fishing village and meet the locals.

    Overnight on board.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
  • In the morning, travel by coach to Oudong to visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center.

    Return to the boat at Prek Kdam and cruise back onto the Mekong River.

    In the afternoon, visit Pak Russei village to meet silk weavers and rice noodle makers.

    Before returning, watch a private Bokator martial arts demonstration in the village.

    Overnight on board.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
  • Start the day with Tai Chi on the sun deck.

    Have breakfast onboard.

    Take a tuk-tuk to explore Peam Chi Korng village and market.

    Cruise along the Mekong to Steung Trang.

    Overnight on board.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
  • Enjoy breakfast onboard.

    Travel by coach from Steung Trang to Siem Reap through the countryside.

    Arrive at FCC Angkor Hotel near the Royal Palace.

    Continue your own journey. Free time for personal activities.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast  
  • Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Ta Phnom - Angkor Wat

    Arriving in Angkor Thom by tuk – tuk :

    • Visit the Victory Gate
    • Visit the Bayon
    • Visit the three – tiered Baphuon
    • Visit the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas
    • Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants, once a viewing platform for kings
    • See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas (semi – divine serpents), and dancers.
    • Discover the impressive Ta Prohm temple
    • Visit the majestic Angkor Wat temple with exquisite bas – reliefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Attend an outstanding Apsara dance show – dinner

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast, Dinner  
  • Siem Reap - Roluos Groups - Preah Ko - Bakheng - Prasat Kravan - Banteay Kdei

    Discover Roluos Group, the old capital city of Khmer Empire, built in the late 9th century. 

    • Preah Ko, dedicated to Shiva
    • Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Roluos group
    • Prasat Kravan, a unique brick temple known for its exquisite bas – reliefs
    • Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist temple featuring four concentric walls
    • Srah Srang, also known as the Royal Bath

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast  
  • Enjoy free time before a private transfer to Siem Reap airport for your flight to Hanoi.

    Be welcomed at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to your hotel.

    Take a one-hour cyclo ride to explore the colonial district, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

    Join a walking tour to see the Old Quarter, colonial landmarks, and iconic architecture.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast  
  • We've selected the highlights for an in – depth tour of Hanoi.

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    • Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square. The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple.
    • Visit the Temple of Literature.
    • Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
    • Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street.

    Free time: If you have some time left……

    A lacquerware workshop, a Vietnamese specialty.

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    Late afternoon, leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh, a peaceful countryside two hours away.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast, Dinner  
  • Travel to Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on land.”

    Take a sampan ride along the Ngo Dong River through rice fields and Tam Coc caves.

    Enjoy a local lunch with Ninh Binh specialties like goat meat and crispy rice.

    Cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda and, if time permits, climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views.

    Visit Hoa Lu’s ancient temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties.

    Return to Hanoi.

    Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, privately transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Lao Cai.

    Overnight on board the train.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch  
  • Arrive early at Lao Cai Station. Transfer to a hotel for rest and breakfast.

    Drive to Sapa and trek through stunning mountain landscapes and terraced rice fields.

    Visit Ma Tra Village of the Black H’Mong and Ta Phin Village of the Red Dao.

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    Enjoy a traditional Red Dao herbal bath for relaxation and rejuvenation.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast, Dinner  
  • Private transfer to Sapa for a day of trekking among rice terraces and ethnic minority villages.

    Trek from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai, home of the Black H’Mong.

    After lunch, walk to Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay, and discover weaving, carving, and indigo dyeing. Learn the stories behind traditional handmade clothing.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast  
  • Free time to enjoy your accommodation or engage in personal activities

    In the afternoon, transfer by BUS back to Hanoi.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast  
  • Private car transfer to Halong without guide.

    • Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, board the cruise, and check in to your cabin.
    • Enjoy lunch while admiring Lan Ha Bay. Kayak through the Dark and Bright Cave.
    • Relax on the sundeck and anchor overnight at Tra Bau.
    • Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner.
    • Enjoy Happy Hour, a seafood dinner.

    In the evening, free time or squid fishing.

    Overnight on board. 

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
  • Wake up early for Tai Chi on the sundeck.

    • Enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast with bay views.
    • Take a day boat to Viet Hai fishing village and cycle to explore local life.
    • Return for lunch on the boat. Kayak or relax at Ba Men Temple beach.
    • Back to the junk for leisure, a cooking class, swimming, or Happy Hour at sunset.

    Enjoy a seafood dinner, then free time or squid fishing.

    Overnight on board.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
  • Wake up early for Tai Chi on the sundeck.

    • Enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast with bay views.
    • Take a bus to visit Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba National Park.
    • Return to the boat and check out.
    • Cruise to the harbor while enjoying brunch.
    • Arrive at the port at 11:00 and be greeted by the crew.

    Transfer back to Hanoi by private car.

    Overnight at a hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch  
  • Enjoy your free time for personal activities until your private transfer to the airport for your international departure flight.
    Meal: Breakfast  
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Inclusions

The travel cost varies depending on the season, type of accommodation, and number of travelers

Included

  • All accommodation in suggested hotels
  • All flights as mentioned in the program
  • All meals as mentioned in the program
  • All transfers by private car and a professional driver
  • All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
  • A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
  • All tours as per the designed program
  • All entry fees for places you visit
  • All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
  • All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)

Excluded

  • International flights to and from your home country
  • Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
  • Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
  • Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
  • Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner

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Hanoi Voyages offers a complete and varied range of accommodation options, where comfort, charm and warmth of welcome are always at the forefront. These hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars depending on your budget.

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