From AUD
$4,453
Max Group Size
16 Travelers
Departure
Every Two Weeks
Duration
14/ 15 Days
Day 1 – Arrive Hanoi
Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Stay one night at Silk Path Boutique Hotel or Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa.
Day 2 – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Travel by coach to Halong then board your boat for a cruise among the picturesque limestone islands of Halong Bay. Stay one night on the Aclass Legend cruise boat. (B,L,D)
Day 3 – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Further cruising around Halong Bay this morning. Disembark and travel by coach back to your Hanoi hotel. Stay two nights at Silk Path Boutique Hotel or Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa. (B)
Day 4 – Hanoi
Morning tour of Hanoi includes the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Hilton prison and more. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 5 – Hanoi – Mai Chau
Located in Hoa Binh Province, a scenic four hour drive southwest of Hanoi, Mai Chau offers a splendid vista of mountains and lush valleys. See stilt houses inhabited by the White Thai ethnic group. Early afternoon visit Xa Linh village, home of the H’Mong hill tribe. Enjoy a two hour trail walk. On school days there’s the chance to visit Pa Co primary school. Stay one night at Mai Chau Lodge or Sol Bungalows. (B)
Day 6 – Mai Chau – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An
Take a leisurely two hour cycling tour through the beautiful valley of Mai Chau. Through your guide, chat with local hill tribe people to learn about their daily lives such as planting rice, herding buffalos and building traditional houses. Travel back to Hanoi airport for the flight to Danang, then a transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Stay three nights at La Residencia Hotel or Lantana Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa. (B)
Day 7 – Cooking class
Enjoy a class at the Red Bridge Cooking School. Select fresh produce from the market before boarding a boat to cruise along the Thu Bon River to the cooking school for a hands-on culinary experience, preparing a feast for your lunch. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B,L)
Day 8 – Hoi An
A day at leisure. (B)
Day 9 – Hoi An – Hue
Travel to Hue over the scenic Cloud Pass. Tour Hue’s historic sights, including the Imperial Tombs of Tu Duc and the Royal Citadel with its Forbidden City. Stay one night at the Romance Hotel. (B)
Day 10 – Hue – Saigon
Fly south to Saigon. Stay two nights at Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa or Paragon Saigon Hotel. (B)
Day 11 – Saigon and Cu Chi
A tour of dynamic Saigon takes in historic buildings such as the former Presidential Palace and a visit to Ben Thanh Market. Lunch is at Pho 24 Restaurant, then drive to Cu Chi to visit the incredible underground tunnel network. (B,L)
Day 12 – Saigon – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Tour the watery world of Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta. Visit a factory making handmade bricks then board a private boat to cruise the waterways. Shore excursions include coconut candy, chopstick and mat weaving workshops. A tuk tuk takes you to an orchard to taste tropical fruits, followed by lunch and a sampan ride along the palm fringed waterways. Travel on to Can Tho by road. Stay one night at TTC Hotel Premium Can Tho. (B,L)
Day 13 – Can Tho – Chau Doc
An early start for the cruise to the large floating market at Cai Rang. Visit a noodle factory then travel by road to Chau Doc on the Cambodian Border. Stay one night at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel. (B)
Day 14 – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh by speed boat
Another early start for your Hang Chau upriver speedboat journey to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Stay two nights in Phnom Penh at TEAV Boutique Hotel. (B)
Day 15 – Phnom Penh
Visit the Central Market, Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Toung Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. (B)
Day 16 – Phnom Penh – Kampong Thom
Morning drive to Kampong Thom. Visit a local silk farm and Sambour Prei Kuk. Stay one night at Sambor Village Hotel. (B)
Day 17 – Kampong Thom – Tonle Sap – Siem Reap
Travel on to Siem Reap. En route visit Kampong Phluck, a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit a traditional stilt house and cruise the waterways observing the diverse lifestyle of the floating community. Stay two nights at Somadevi Angkor Hotel & Spa. (B)
Day 18 – Siem Reap
Begin your exploration of the amazing Angkor temple complex with visits to South Gate of Angkor Thom and Bayon, Terrace of the Elephant and Leper King. See mystical Ta Prohm, unique for the overgrown roots of giant fig trees. Take a break at your hotel then return to magnificent Angkor Wat and remain at the site to view the sunset. (B)
Day 19 – Depart Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport for your exit flight. (B)
SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026
Exclusions:
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- International airfares are not included in the tour price.
Ask InterAsia for the current fare with our airline partners SINGAPORE AIRLINES, VIETNAM AIRLINES, THAI AIRWAYS and MALAYSIA AIRLINES.
Group Departure Dates and Prices
Vietnam in Style
| Departure Date | Price AUD$ | Single Sup |
|---|---|---|
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
| 25/5/2025 | 2,500 | 400 |
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For these group departures, the tour prices are based on a minimum of 2 passengers.
Group size is limited to a maximum of 12 passengers.
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For these group departures, the tour prices are based on a minimum of 2 passengers. Group size is a maximum of 12 passengers.
International airfares from Australia are not included in the tour price. Ask InterAsia for the current fare with our airline partners SINGAPORE AIRLINES, VIETNAM AIRLINES, THAI AIRWAYS, and MALAYSIA AIRLINES.
Vietnam Essential 19-Day Tour – A Small Group Journey from Hanoi to the Temples of Angkor
Experience the cultural richness, natural beauty, and historical depth of two incredible countries on InterAsia’s Vietnam Essential 19-Day Small Group Tour. Traveling from the vibrant capital of Hanoi to the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, this immersive itinerary blends Vietnam’s iconic highlights with the best of Cambodia.
Begin in northern Vietnam with the charm of Hanoi, where ancient temples and colonial streets set the tone for your journey. Cruise through the emerald waters and limestone peaks of Halong Bay, then venture into the tranquil valleys of Mai Chau, home to minority villages and lush rice paddies.
Fly south to central Vietnam to explore the lantern-lit heritage town of Hoi An, and the royal legacy of Hue, where citadels and emperor’s tombs line the Perfume River. Continue to the bustling metropolis of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)and cruise into the heart of the Mekong Delta, visiting Can Tho and its floating markets, and Chau Doc, a peaceful riverside town near the Cambodian border.
Cross into Cambodia and explore the capital Phnom Penh, where French colonial architecture meets royal palaces and sobering Khmer Rouge history. Journey through rural Kampong Thom, then arrive in Siem Reap for the grand finale – a guided exploration of Angkor Wat and the majestic temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.
This 19-day small group tour offers a seamless blend of cultural immersion, natural landscapes, and historical exploration – perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Vietnam and Cambodia.
Destinations:
Hanoi • Halong Bay • Mai Chau • Hoi An • Hue • Saigon • Can Tho • Chau Doc • Phnom Penh • Kampong Thom • Siem Reap
Highlights
- Views from the deck of your Halong Bay cruise boat
- Cycling through the beautiful valley of Mai Chau
- Cooking class and leisure time in Hoi An
- Speed boat ride across the border to Cambodia
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