Absorbing Cambodian culture 
during an Apsara dance show
Touring Cambodia’s iconic 
lost city of Angkor Wat
Exploring Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed 
‘lantern city’ of Hoi An
Embark on an unforgettable journey through two southeast 
Asian countries, exploring characterful cities, enjoying an 
overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay and visiting mystical Angkor Wat.
Days 1-3. Arrival in Hanoi
Your tour begins with a flight to Hanoi. 
Landing on Day 2, we check in to 
our five-star hotel and enjoy a free 
morning before a tour of the Old 
Quarter in the afternoon. On Day 3, 
we visit historic Ba Dinh Square and 
the Confucian Temple of Literature 
before enjoying an evening at leisure. 
Days 4 & 5. Cruising Ha Long Bay
Today, we cruise the UNESCO-listed 
Ha Long Bay, stopping at Cat Ba Island, 
where you have a choice of excursions 
before reboarding for an overnight 
cruise. Waking on Day 5, we can enjoy 
the sunrise on Ha Long Bay before a 
kayak trip into Trinh Nu cave. Back in 
Hanoi, we observe a traditional water 
puppet show before boarding the 
Reunification Express for an overnight 
trip to Hue in private-use cabins. 
Days 6 & 7. Hue & Da Nang 
After checking in to our five-star hotel, 
we see the impressive Imperial Citadel 
and the Thien Mu pagoda. Day 7 
begins with a visit to Dong Ba market 
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before we rejoin the Reunification 
Express for a rail journey to Hoi An, 
where we check in to our elegant 
five-star hotel on the riverbank.
Days 8-10. Enchanting Hoi An
On a guided tour, we stop off at Tan 
Ky Old House and the 400-year-old 
Japanese Covered Bridge, before 
taking part in a hands-on lantern-
making workshop in the Old Quarter. 
Day 9 is spent at leisure. On Day 10, 
we transfer to Da Nang airport for a 
flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where we 
check in to our colonial-style hotel.
Days 11-13. Discovering Cai Be
Today’s visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels 
offers an opportunity to learn about 
the nation’s wartime history. In the 
afternoon, we return to Ho Chi Minh 
City for a tour of the city’s historic 
sites. On Day 12, we visit Cai Be for a 
rowing-boat excursion to observe the 
fascinating water-based way of life. 
Later, we transfer to our five-star hotel 
on the edge of Can Tho overlooking 
the Mekong. Day 13 is at leisure.
Days 14 & 15. Into Cambodia
Waking early, we visit Cai Rang floating 
market before transferring to Cao 
Lanh, where we board an express 
boat for a journey into Cambodia. 
On Day 15, we get to know Phnom 
Penh on a guided tour, stopping at the 
Royal Palace and the impressive Silver 
Pagoda before visiting the poignant 
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. 
Days 16 & 17. Angkor Wat
We take a scenic coach journey to 
Siem Reap. On Day 17, we enjoy a 
guided tour of Angkor Wat, beginning 
at Angkor Thom, the ‘Great City’, 
before moving on to the renowned 
Angkor Wat. Later, we attend a pagoda 
where a Buddhist monk gives us a 
blessing, and in the evening, we enjoy 
an authentic Apsara dance show. 
Days 18 & 19. Homeward bound
Enjoy a morning at leisure at our Siem 
Reap hotel before we board a flight 
to Ho Chi Minh City. On Day 19, we 
continue back to London Heathrow, 
where your exploration concludes.
GRAND TOUR OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
Vietnam
Cambodia
HUE
HA LONG BAY
Da Nang
Cai Be
CAN THO
HOI AN
HANOI
HO CHI MINH CITY
PHNOM PENH
SIEM REAP
Thailand
Laos
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Nights by Rail or Ship
1
by Rail
Nights in Hotel
by Coach
1
by Ship
by Air
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