Name: 15 Day Vietnam and Cambodia: Cultural Odyssey and Adventure Expedition
Brand: Gray Line Vietnam
Price: 1975 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

You will stay in multiple accommodations according to itinerary destinations.

12 nights in three- or four-star accommodations based on double or twin rooms
One night at a local village inn based on the double or twin room
One night at a local ethnic minority's home

Program

Highlights

Trek through off-the-beaten-path trails, explore hidden villages and caves, and experience the natural beauty of Vietnam’s countryside.

Cycle through Muong Hoa and Ban Ho valleys, meet ethnic minority communities, and enjoy an overnight homestay in a traditional Tay house.

Visit Silver Waterfall, Tram Ton Pass, and Heaven Gate, enjoying spectacular mountain views and lush farms along the way.

Journey through Vietnam’s history by exploring wartime tunnels and cruising the peaceful canals of the Mekong Delta.

Explore Vietnam’s capital and southern hub, taking in vibrant markets, the Saigon River, and iconic landmarks.

Discover Cambodia’s turbulent history at the Tuol Sleng Museum, Royal Palace, and Silver Pagoda, followed by a night food tour by tuk-tuk.

Experience local life at Kampong Phluk floating villages with a riverboat tour, capped off by a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake.
Explore the world-renowned temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm on a scenic cycling tour through jungle paths and ancient ruins.
Meeting ethnic minority communities and floating villages.

Starting in the bustling capital of Hanoi, venture into the tranquil beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, then head to Sapa to meet hill tribes and explore stunning valleys by bike. Experience the contrasting energy of Saigon and delve into the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta before crossing into Cambodia.

Discover the ancient charm of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, visit the famous Angkor temples, and witness the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake. Whether cycling through rice terraces, rafting bamboo boats, or exploring magnificent temples, this journey promises an unforgettable exploration of two fascinating countries.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Trek through off-the-beaten-path trails, explore hidden villages and caves, and experience the natural beauty of Vietnam’s countryside
Sapa Hill Tribe visit by bike: Cycle through Muong Hoa and Ban Ho valleys, meet ethnic minority communities, and enjoy an overnight homestay in a traditional Tay house
Sapa scenic: Visit Silver Waterfall, Tram Ton Pass, and Heaven Gate, enjoying spectacular mountain views and lush farms along the way
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta: Journey through Vietnam’s history by exploring wartime tunnels and cruising the peaceful canals of the Mekong Delta
Hanoi and Saigon City: Explore Vietnam’s capital and southern hub, taking in vibrant markets, the Saigon River, and iconic landmarks
Historical Phnom Penh: Discover Cambodia’s turbulent history at the Tuol Sleng Museum, Royal Palace, and Silver Pagoda, followed by a night food tour by tuk-tuk
Siem Reap floating villages: Experience local life at Kampong Phluk floating villages with a riverboat tour, capped off by a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
Angkor complex by bike: Explore the world-renowned temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm on a scenic cycling tour through jungle paths and ancient ruins

Daily itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival

Welcome to Hanoi City, the capital of Vietnam rich in history and culture. Upon arrival, welcomed by the driver and transferred to the hotel to leave your heavy luggage. Then it is your free time to relax after the long flight. (Optional: Hanoi by night food tour on scooter).

Day 2: Hanoi - Pu Luong

Breakfast at the hotel. At 7:00 a.m., you will be picked up from the hotel. Leaving traditional Hanoi and starting your trip to depart for Pu Luong. At 12:00 p.m., upon arrival, visit Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Your 10-kilometer trekking course starts at 1:30 p.m.

You will explore Kho Muong, an isolated village surrounded by a valley and the largest cave in Pu Luong, using off-road trails via streams and mountains, then head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields. At 5:00 p.m., return to the hotel for dinner and leisure time. (Optional: Cooking class). Overnight in Pu Luong.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Pu Luong - Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:30 a.m., you will be picked up at the hotel for today's water adventure experience. At 8:45 a.m., you will experience a two-and-a-half-kilometer walk crossing a suspension bridge, admiring the giant water wheels. Arrive at Chieu Lau Dam to embark on a bamboo rafting experience. You will paddle the raft upstream with locals.

At 10:00 a.m., you will embark last two-kilometer trek through a stunning landscape of rice fields and ethnic village life before completing the loop trail. At 11:30 a.m., return to the hotel, have lunch, and prepare. At 1:00 p.m., transfer back to Hanoi. Between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m., arrive at the hotel in Hanoi. Leisure time exploring the city nightlife. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4: Hanoi - Sapa

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. From 6:30 to 7:00 a.m., you will be picked up at the hotel for a transfer to Sapa. Between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m., arrive at Sapa. The driver will pick you up at the bus drop-off location and have you transfer to the hotel. Relax and enjoy your leisure time. In the afternoon, your guide and driver will meet you up at the hotel for a leisurely walking trip where you enjoy the scenery of spectacular Fansipan Mount and experience the daily life of Vietnamese people in the suburb of Sapa town.

On the ride uphill, you get to stop at the magnificent Silver Waterfall and the highest mountain pass in Vietnam - Tram Ton Pass and Heaven Gate. From here, you will have a leisure walk of half an hour to admire the breathtaking scenery of both two sides of Hoang Lien Son mountain range. On your ride back downhill, you may stop for pictures of a lush farm in O Quy Ho where different kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and even medicinal plants have grown for years which makes this part of Sapa evergreen.

Transfer back to your hotel between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Enjoy your leisure time exploring the night of Sapa town and be ready for your two-day cycling course where you enjoy the scenery of Muong Hoa Valley and Ban Ho Valley and experience living among hill tribes.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Sapa: Hill tribe visit on bike (Day 1)

Breakfast at the hotel then check out. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel, your luggage will be transported by your vehicles. You will be provided with high-quality mountain bikes and all bicycles are carried out on a one-to-one basis, of you and your guide. Your trip starts from Sapa. You cycle downhill on a windy road that goes along Muong Hoa Valley. The valley is home to Black Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao minorities.

From the road, you will have many opportunities to enjoy the amazing scenery of mountains and rice paddy terraces as far as the eyes can see. After a short break in Su Pan, you will cycle downhill until you reach Thanh Phu village of Tay minority. Here, you stop for lunch in a traditional Tay house. After lunch, your ride will be mostly uphill; you head toward Sin Chai village of the Red Dao minority. Overnight in a local house in the village.

Approximately: 6 hours of cycling
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Sapa: Hill tribe visit on bike (Day 2) - Hanoi

Today’s ride will be a little softer. You will pass by some tinny villages. You can stop by a local school and give children some small gifts such as pens or books. You will also be able to meet the Xa Pho minority, one of the smallest ethnic groups, which cannot be found in other areas. You will pass by Thanh Phu and continue to Ban Ho Valley.

In Ban Ho, you will enjoy lunch in a local house. After lunch, you will take a short walk to the nearby river, where you will be able to have a swim. You can take a break and have a cup of tea in a Tay house before your ride back to Sapa. At 3:00 p.m., arrive at the hotel in Sapa. Enjoy your leisure time. Overnight in Sapa.

Approximately: 1 hour of walking and 3 hours of cycling
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 7: Sapa - Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. From 7:00 to 7:30 a.m., you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred back to Hanoi. Between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m., arrived at the hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy your leisure time. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Hanoi departure - Saigon arrival - Half-day city

Breakfast at the hotel. It is free time until your driver picks you up from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. You will be picked up by your tour guide and driver to start your half-day city tour. Visit Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in Chinatown. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the Waterbus tickets and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart.

During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East. At 6:00 p.m., transfer back to your hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Full-day Mekong Delta and Cu Chi tunnel tour - Small group tour

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one-and-a-half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Continue to visit My Tho city. With a boat trip on the Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise along the riverside.

Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and take a short cycle around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits and honey tea. Get a chance to listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 10: Saigon - Bus to Phnom Penh

Early breakfast at the hotel. Picked up by the bus and transferred to Phnom Penh City, the capital of Cambodia. Upon arrival, picked up by a driver and transferred to check in at the hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Morning Phnom Penh historical tour - Phnom Penh evening food tour - Small group tour

In the morning, take a journey through the captivating city of Phnom Penh with a local guide. Explore the highlights of the city's turbulent history: Tuol Sleng Museum, Royal Palace, and the Silver Pagoda. First, visit the stunning Royal Palace and witness the grandeur and magnificence of the Silver Pagoda, adorned with highly polished silver walls, Italian marble floors, exquisite gold carvings, and intricate diamond designs that glisten with every ray of light.

After that Climb the steps to the Wat Phnom Temple and join locals and foreigners alike in praying for good luck and prosperity. Lastly, learn the darker sides of Cambodian history with the Tuol Sleng Museum which provides an in-depth look into some of the darker periods of Cambodian history. The tour ends around 12:30 p.m. and they take you back to your hotel for a rest.

In the afternoon, at around 5:00 p.m., you will be picked up by your tour guide and the unique vehicle tuk tuk to start your night street food tour. Enjoy a delicious evening on this food tour of Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk. Discover tantalizing traditional dishes, explore the Russian Market, and finish with a local craft beer or cocktail. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 12: Phnom Penh departure - Bus to Siem Reap

Early breakfast at the hotel. Picked up by the bus and transferred to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, picked up by a driver and transferred to check in at the hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Siem Reap - Full-day floating village bike and boat - Small group tour

This is a chance to Catch a breath of fresh air, enjoy the picturesque countryside, and savor a local lunch on this bike tour from Siem Reap. Ride through charming backroads, visit Kampong Phluk, and relax during a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. First, you will challenge the Tonle Sap and countryside trails. The terrain is varied, mainly flat, and followed by a mixture of tarmac roads and dirt roads passing the countryside and floating village.

You continue touring the famous Kampong Phluk floating villages by riverboat. Explore the stilted house and get a fascinating insight into the ways the local people live in the region. At noon, enjoy authentic and delicious dishes that are prepared by the local family host to support the local community through tourism. Lastly, you enjoy the spectacular views of Tonle Sap Lake and a sunset boat cruise will leave you in awe with the sheer beauty of nature. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 14: Siem Reap - Full-day discover Angkor complex by bike - Small group tour

In the morning, after breakfast, get off the beaten path on this cycling day trip at Angkor Park. Peddle through backroads and over jungle trails to uncover the hidden side of these majestic temples. Pedal your way across the historic temple complex and get to know its history from your friendly and professional guide and marvel at the enormous and beautiful Angkor Wat Temple, one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

In the afternoon, visit the Angkor Thom complex where you will explore the fascinating beauty of Bayon Temple and wander in awe at the beauty of the world-famous Ta Prohm Temple, surrounded by massive trees. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 15: Siem Reap departure

After breakfast, free at leisure for relaxation or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Included excursions

2D1N trekking - water rafting - cave exploring in Pu Luong Nature Reserve

2D1N Hill tribe visit on bike cycling tour in Sapa

Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Tunnel tour in Saigon

Fansipan and Hoang Lien Son moutain range paranoma view on leisure walk

Saigon River by waterbus

Phnom Penh historical tour (Tuol Sleng Museum, Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda)

Floating village on bike and boat in Siem Reap

Discover Angkor complex by bike in Siem Reap

Location

The tour will take place in Vietnam and Cambodia. From the vibrant streets of Hanoi to the majestic Angkor temples, this trip offers a deeply immersive experience of the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Northern Vietnam's countryside: Pu Luong and Sapa, where breathtaking mountain landscapes, captivating rice terraces, and an enriching encounter with ethnic culture are yours to discover. Listen to the sounds of nature and watch village life along the way.
Upbeat city hub: Hanoi and Saigon, taking in vibrant markets, iconic landmarks representing history and modern development
Rich historical and religious lands: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, discover the scenery of vibrant village life, jungle paths, and ancient ruins

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Food

You will be served daily meals and water as per itinerary included in the price. Savor Vietnamese diverse dishes made from fresh jungle-sourced ingredients, which make extensive use of fresh herbs, spices, and aromatics. Nutritious, healthy ingredients such as vegetables and fruit are utilized extensively, making most dishes low in fat and grease. Enjoy Cambodian food, though uniquely Khmer, is likened to Thai food, with a precise balance set of flavors - salty, sweet, spicy, and sour - to form a distinctive taste.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

Sharing and private tours as mentioned in the itinerary
14 nights accommodation
Meals as mentioned in the program
Water during tour day
Private airport transfers with a driver
Shared vehicle for SIC tours
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Local English-speaking guide(s) in Vietnam as stated (different guides in different cities and tours)
Air-conditioned shuttle buses between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh and between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

What's not included

Visa to Vietnam or Cambodia
Meals not mentioned in the program
Flights (International & Domestic) and airport tax
Single supplement fee
Early check-in and late check-out
Hotel or room upgrade
Tip, drinks, personal expenses, and any services not mentioned in the program
Optional activities
Bank transfer/Credit card service fees for payment to Threeland Travel - Gray Line Vietnam
This trip requires an one-way domestic flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) which you can book yourself or send an inquiry to request at additional cost (Vietnam Airline: 144 USD, Vietjet Air: 110 USD)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

HAN

Noi Bai International Airport

20 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Gray Line Vietnam will pick you up from the airport. Please inform them of your flight details before the trip. After arrival, please follow the instructions below depending on whether your flight is international or domestic.

International terminal: After collecting luggage, kindly get outside the arrival gate and head to pillar no. 10, and your driver will wait for you there with your name sign
Domestic terminal: After collecting luggage, kindly get outside the arrival gate, your driver will wait for you there with your name sign

Airport: Noi Bai International Airport Airport transfer included: Noi Bai International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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