14 Days 13 Nights: From Vietnam’s Wonders to Cambodia’s Ancient Treasures

Arrive in Ha Noi, airport pick up by private car.

Duration: 3 hours 

Start time:

– 18:00: for Dinner option 

(Pick-up time will be flexible in 15 minutes.)

Join a Hanoi street food tour to learn more about the culture and history of this thousand-year-old town while filling up on the flavors that have made Hanoi one of the world’s best destinations for food lovers. Our expert guide will show you all the best food stands or local restaurants in the Old Quarter.

We carefully choose very unique and authentic dishes (*) to perform a very special experience we’ve created for you. 

Bun Cha: It has been more than 6 years since former US President Barack Obama had bun cha with the late celebrity and his own chef in Huong Lien restaurant at 24 Le Van Huu St, Hanoi.

You will really fall in love with egg coffee. It will make you drool with its strong taste of natural coffee bitterness and the frothy texture of the yolk mixture.

8:00 – 8:30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08:45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. 

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

Note: 

– Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

10:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12:30-12:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.

13:30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

14:30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15:30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16:30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Have overnight train to Sapa at 10pm

8: 30 – 8: 45 Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway 

10: 30 – 11: 00 Stopover for refreshment at Pearl store, pearl breeding place about 20 minutes. 

11: 30 – 12: 00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour. 

12: 30 – 13: 00 Transfer to Cruises. Check in your cabin. 

13: 30 Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay. 

15: 00 – 16: 45 Continue to explore Halong by visiting Pearl Farm village. Here, you can witness the process of making pearl, buy products from pure pearl, participate in kayaking, a must-try sport activity in Halong. After that, visit Titov Island. Here, you will have time to climb up to the peak of Titov Island, admire the beautiful panorama view of Halong Bay or swim, take pictures, play on the sea. 

18: 00 Enjoy Sun Set party with fruits and snacks on Sky Bar. Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free). Massage service is available. 

18: 30 Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. 

19: 30 Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board. 

21: 00 Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

6: 30 Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served. 

6: 45 – 7: 30 Light breakfast is served. 

7: 30 Visit Sung Sot cave. 

09: 30 Check – out time on the board. 

09: 45 – 10: 30 Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf. 

10: 45 – 11: 00 Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf.

12: 00 – 15: 00 Return to Ha Noi

Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. fly to Hue, airport transfer 2 ways

“Ancient Memories – Culinary Quintessence”

Located in the center of Vietnam, Hue was the capital city of Vietnam for approximately 150 years during feudal time (1802–1945), and the royal lifestyle and customs have had a significant impact on the characteristics of the people of Hue, even long afterwards.  You will rediscover the ancient world of the 13 emperors of the Nguyen dynasty, from Gia Long to Bao Dai. Is the first UNESCO world heritage site in Explorer, the village where women make traditional hats and learn from our expert guides about the lives of these people.

07:30: Pick up guests at hotels and depart for Hue city.  World Cultural Heritage, Go through Hai Van Tunnel

10h30: Arrive in Hue City. Visit the Tomb of Minh Mang King or Khai Dinh king – Romance and lyricism reflect the life of the king of talent, but the situation in the country is intricate.

11:40: Have lunch at a restaurant with local foods.

12:30: Visit the Imperial Citadel (the Palace of 13 Nguyen’s Kings, the last feudal dynasty of Viet Nam: Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Temple, Hien Lam Pavilion, Nine Urns), having experiences with the virtual 3D scanning concept “Finding the Lost Palace.”

15:00: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which was built in the early XVII century. Shopping at Dong Ba Market (optional)

Back to Da Nang city at 5pm and get drop off at your hotel in the city

At 8 am, in the morning, picking up at your hotel in Hue, we start Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass by Private car. On the way to Hoi An, we will stop by to visit some places to enjoy the masterpieces of Nature.

Dream springs Hue

The first place is the Dream springs– a beautiful swimming place with streams; a waterfall, as well as a big rock-shaped Dream.

Hue to Hoi An by Private car- 

Lap An lagoon is a beautiful and romantic lagoon with brackish water and also a huge oyster farm of loc Lap An Lagoon – The Pearl of Hue – Culture Pham Travel al fishermen. we will have lunch at this beautiful lagoon.

Hai Van pass– the natural wonder of Vietnam. It was the border between Dai Nam in the North and Champa Kingdom in the South with fabulous views. Of course, we will stop by to take great panoramic photos of the Topgear of Vietnam.

Romantic Hai Van Pass- Culture Pham Travel

Last but not least in our Hai Van Pass Private car tour Hue to Hoi An is the Marble Carving village and Marble Mountains. A cluster of 5 Marble Mountains represents 5 basic elements that created the Universe. Moreover, you will enjoy the beautiful trees, ancient statues as well as chimneys inside fantastic caves.

Marble mountains- Da Nang – Culture Pham Travel

After visiting great places, our Private car will go straight to Hoi An, check-in at your hotels, and say goodbye! Culture Pham Travel hopes you have a wonderful time with us.

You also can do the trip from Hoi An to Hue by Private car via Hai Van Pass with the same itinerary as well. 

Located 30 km west of Da Nang at an altitude of 1,487m above sea level, Ba Na Hills is considered to be the “green lung” of Central Vietnam and the “pearl of climate” of Vietnam. Follow the paths of Ba Na, feel four seasons in a day, walk in the ecstatic clouds to the singing of birds, and make the visitors feel like they are in a wonderland. 

7:45-8:15: Pick up at the hotel 

9:00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves four world records.

9:30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long “Golden Bridge,” supported by huge hands. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda and admire the 27m high Buddha statue in Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. 

The tour guide will take guests to Fantasy Park and join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, and Fire Racing Track, bumper car, ghost house…

11:30: Have a lunch buffet at Restaurant.

12:30: Freedom to rest Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487 m. Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14:30: Return to cable car station 

16:00: Drop off at the hotel

08:30: Local guide pick up at the hotel.

– Go to market with our chef (about 30 minutes)

– We will have a chance to see and experience the noise as well as directly contact sellers. In addition to this, we will show the ingredients for use in our lesson. 

09:15: – Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, you can explore the beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside, and see the water and coconut trees growing together.

– Enjoy your time with basket boat rowing through the coconut jungle forest 

11:00: Enjoy a welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some local food. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

12:20: Return to your hotel. Tour ends. 

Free time for relaxing

Fly to Ho Chi Minh city, airport transfer 2 ways

This tour is perfect for those who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War or are looking for a day trip not too far away from Ho Chi Minh city. The tour takes you to two important tourist sites: Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.

Cu Chi Tunnels, known as the “iron triangle” during the Vietnam war, are a network of underground tunnels that were used as a military base for resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War. Cu Chi itself was once known as the “dead land” that was destroyed by millions of bombs. But today, the land is still alive and combines legendary historical structures with the unique culture of the Vietnamese.

Mekong delta is known as “the rice bowl” of Vietnam, due to the seemingly endless fields of rice. In this water world, you will see houses and markets floating along the river. This is a fabulous destination for those who want to experience the humble beauty of the Mekong Delta, get closer to nature and meet the hospitable people of this region.

The peaceful rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of the road. You will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone “. The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battle ground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!

Afternoon: We will depart from Cu Chi to My Tho city for two hours by car. On the way to My Tho, we stopped at a restaurant to have lunch.

Upon arrival at My Tho City, The boat takes you to a small canal, which is the place you totally escape from the busy town. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a coconut island in Ben Tre. We disembark and have a walk around the village. Stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea, honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music, performance by the villagers.

Continue walking on the village’s road to the coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, and show some handicraft made by coconut trees. Take a walk through a village with two sides. There are so many kinds of fruits, flowers, trees, local houses, and children in Mekong delta, take your time to take nice photos and enjoy nature scenery.

17:00 – 17:30: going back to Ho Chi Minh City..

19:00: Tour ends at your hotel

Arrival flight: please advise – Own arrangement

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Int’s Airport, process immigration procedure (visa on arrival is available or obtain in advance via www.evisa.gov.kh), then get your luggage and walk straight to the Exit Gate, where a representative is waiting. After self-introduced, you’ll transfer directly to check-in hotel. 

(Standard of check-in time is at 1400hrs)

Overnight in Siem Reap 

We start very early in the morning so we can capture the iconic picture of the pre-dawn facing Angkor Wat temple. Sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a busy venue especially during the months of December, January, February and March.

We start very early in the morning so we can capture the iconic picture of the pre-dawn facing Angkor Wat temple. Sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a busy venue especially during the months of December, January, February and March.

After sunrise, we will explore the vast and rich of Angkor Wat temple, taking pictures at different angles, playing with light and shadows and capturing the most beautiful devatas carved in sandstone.

Next destination will be the Ta Prohm Temple, famous for its giant trees where the most impressive scenes of the Tomb Raider movie were filmed. We will continue on by veering you away from the crowd to a remote temple in the jungle. We will also visit places out of the beaten path where you will capture unique pictures. We will get lost in the magnificent Preah Khan temple, one of the best temples to learn photography.

Next, at the Golden Hour, will be the impressive Bayon temple with its 54 towers and 216 faces overlooking the defunct city of Angkor Thom. The final stop will be at one of gate of Angkor Thom to capture sunset over the moat.

After sunrise, we will explore the vast and rich of Angkor Wat temple, taking pictures at different angles, playing with light and shadows and capturing the most beautiful devatas carved in sandstone.

Next destination will be the Ta Prohm Temple, famous for its giant trees where the most impressive scenes of the Tomb Raider movie were filmed. We will continue on by veering you away from the crowd to a remote temple in the jungle. We will also visit places out of the beaten path where you will capture unique pictures. We will get lost in the magnificent Preah Khan temple, one of the best temples to learn photography.

Next, at the Golden Hour, will be the impressive Bayon temple with its 54 towers and 216 faces overlooking the defunct city of Angkor Thom. The final stop will be at one of gate of Angkor Thom to capture sunset over the moat.

Airport transfer to fly back