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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

4.6/5 Based on 5 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Fully Guided Locally Guided Coach River Cruise
Our Price From 11,786 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 2,026 Per Person
 Trip Length
21 Days
 Trip Starts
Hanoi
 Trip Finishes
Siem Reap
21 Day Best of Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Vietnam, Cambodia
Our Price From 11,786 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 2,026 Per Person
 Trip Length
21 Days
 Trip Starts
Hanoi
 Trip Finishes
Siem Reap
21 Day Best of Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Vietnam, Cambodia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
River Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
VEMR21
Trip Operator
Trip Style
River Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
VEMR21

Overview

Read 5 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 21 Day Best of Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy the amazing experience of cruising the Mekong River for seven nights, and two nights spent in magical Ha Long Bay. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and soak up the culture and history.
Read 5 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 21 Day Best of Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy the amazing experience of cruising the Mekong River for seven nights, and two nights spent in magical Ha Long Bay. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and soak up the culture and history.

Itinerary

Today you'll arrive in Hanoi, receive Fast Track Service on arrival for a seamless journey through immigration and customs. Meet your APT representative who will transfer you to your luxurious accommodation.

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city at your leisure. Hanoi is both bustling and beautiful with many peaceful lakes that contrast with the busy city to make this part of Vietnam truly unique. Take your time to explore this exciting city before enjoying a welcome dinner at Spice Garden, the hotel's highly awarded and acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (D)

Signature Experiences:

  • Receive Fast Track Service for a seamless arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A guided tour of Hanoi takes you to the city's most famous historical and cultural sites. Highlights include Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. You'll also enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and explore the maze of streets where each street conveys the name of the type of business that once operated there, such as Bamboo Street, Sugar Street and Silver Street. Then, explore more of this vibrant city on your selected Freedom of Choice experience. Tonight, choose your dining experience. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps tour the 500-year-old village of Bat Trang, world famous for its pottery. Or relax and enjoy a head, hand or foot massage back at your hotel. Embark on a walking tour to observe Hanoi's French colonial architecture, discover the importance of Vietnamese coffee during a private hands-on workshop or take in a water puppet show.
  • Tonight, you're invited to choose from a vast range of equally superb restaurants that have been carefully selected for you.

After your first Signature Experience of the day, set off by coach to Ha Long Bay and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Savour an assortment of Vietnamese dishes during lunch as the Au Co slowly glides towards the southeast of Ha Long Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet. Visit Trinh Nu area and explore one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Ha Long Bay before spending some time swimming or kayaking in its emerald waters. Stay Two Nights: Ha Long Bay, Au Co (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Join a local historian for a private tour of a bomb shelter. Hear stories of its chance discovery and learn about the famous guests that sought shelter during air raids.
  • Embark on your three-day cruise on the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

Awake as the sun rises, perhaps rejuvenate your body and soul with a Tai Chi class.

Later this morning, gain a first glimpse of Cat Ba Island before disembarking to discover Viet Hai Village.

Following a village-style lunch, a secluded swim or chance to sunbathe is on the cards. Return to the ship and cruise towards the heart of Ha Long Bay. Sightsee around Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. A barbeque dinner aboard the Au Co caps off an exciting day. (B/L/D)

Set off for an early visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave of the bay with 10,000 square meters of space holding thousands of stalactites and stalagmites in fascinating shapes and sizes. Enjoy brunch on board as your ship makes its way back to port.

Disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Da Nang, from where you'll travel to historic Hoi An. Stay Two Nights: Hotel Royal Hoi An - M Gallery (B/L/D)

Set out on a guided discovery of Hoi An this morning, taking in sights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and the 19th-century Chinese Temple. Visit a handicraft workshop to see local artisans making silk lanterns and other traditional crafts. You will also stop off at a local cafe to try a Vietnamese specialty, coconut coffee. This afternoon, a boat cruise along the Thu Bon River takes you to where a special Signature Experience awaits. (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Discover Hoi An's colourful market and find local ingredients that you will use during an exclusive cooking class with the Red Bridge Cooking School before sitting down to enjoy your creations.

Set out on your Signature Experience. Visit a local garden and meet the farmers who work there while taking part in a number of different farming activities. You'll then set out on an exploration of the water coconut palm jungle by basket boat.

Depart Hoi An bound for Hue the former Imperial Capital. Travel via Da Nang and up and over the stunning Hai Van Pass, with views across Lang Co beach. This scenic mountain stretch is voted by some travellers as one of the world's most picturesque drives. Dine on authentic Hue cuisine at Nam Phuong restaurant inside the hotel. The restaurant is named after Vietnam's last queen. Stay Two Nights: Silk Path Grand Hue Resort & Spa (B/D)

Signature Experiences:

  • Catch a glimpse of rural Vietnamese life as you set out on an agricultural eco-tour.

Venture to the Imperial Citadel which served as the nation's political capital and religious hub. Stroll among the citadel's monuments and hear stories of its construction under the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945.

Next, visit the historical Tien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery that dates to 1601, which at seven storeys is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Marvel at the seven successive tiers, each of which is dedicated to a human form taken by the Buddha before exploring the gardens, flowers and ornamental plants surrounding the pagoda. Soak in the beautiful landscapes and passes some of Hue's most important monuments during your Signature Experience. (B)

Signature Experiences:

  • Glide along Hue's Perfume River whilst savouring a delicious afternoon tea featuring an assortment of sweet and savory treats, along with a range of teas and coffees.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure before dinner. Stay Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon (B/D)

Leave the city behind and relish in your Signature Experiences today. Tonight, your dinner is another Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war.
  • Meet a Master Distiller at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery and enjoy a private tasting.
  • Dine on a specially selected multicourse fusion meal at the highly acclaimed Vietnam House, and enjoy a special cocktail designed specifically for APT guests.

Choose your sightseeing this morning, then be transferred to your river ship. Set sail from My Tho and soak in the scenery during your cruise towards Cai Be Tonight, a Vietnamese welcome dinner awaits, showcasing the diverse flavours from the region. Stay Seven Nights: Mekong River, Mekong Serenity (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Today you can choose to enjoy a leisurely walking discovery of Ho Chi Minh City. Or you might like to jump on the back of a motorbike for an exciting city ride. or join a local instructor for a gentle Tai Chi class. Alternatively, you may like to try out your culinary skills with a fun cooking school, or take a shopping spree.

Board your traditional sampan for your first excursion on the banks of the Mekong. Step ashore to visit Cai Be Catholic Church and the colourful port area filled with crumbling colonial buildings and flowering gardens. Built in the Roman architectural style, the bell tower, with its set of four bells cast in France in 1931, is the tallest of all the churches in the Mekong Delta.

Afterwards, you'll visit rice paper and coconut candy manufacturers and learn how these Vietnamese staples are made. Head back to the ship to refresh before sitting down to savour a delicious lunch whilst continuing to cruise to the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Upon arrival, explore Sa Dec by foot and meet some of the sellers at the colourful market. Continue to where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour his former home and learn the story behind Duras' best-selling novel, The Lover. After, visit a traditional Cao Dai temple. Watch visitors and pilgrims come and go and appreciate the beauty of the colourful building. Dinner is served as you cruise towards Tan Chau. (B/L/D)

Transfer to a small boat for a cruise around Tan Chau and past a fishing farm.

Disembark for a rickshaw tour and visit a local silk and rattan weaving workshop. Then explore an Evergreen Island to see authentic rural Mekong life Later, appreciate some down time and watch the scenery pass as the Mekong Serenity spends the afternoon cruising towards the Cambodian border and on to Phnom Penh. (B/L/D)

Enjoy your Freedom of Choice activity then spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to head ashore and explore more of Phnom Penh independently or simply relax on board. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Experience some of Cambodia's sobering history with a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Otherwise, discover Phnom Penh on a cyclo ride to uncover some well-known sights. History buffs can admire the exhibits at the National Museum, or perhaps explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Or you may wish to set off on a journey to sample some locally brewed beers at two of the city's craft breweries.

Explore Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital where your receive your Signature Experience. Return via Koh Chen village and visit local copperware workshops. Back on board, cruise to Oknha Tey, known for its silk weaving traditions. Stroll among the stilt houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create the beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • In Oudong, be treated to a Buddhist Blessing with monks at a local monastery.

Sail to Angkor Ban, where you'll disembark and enjoy a captivating walking discovery of this historic village. Remarkably, Angkor Ban stands as one of the rare Cambodian villages that remained unscathed during the tumultuous Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s. Here, people still live in traditional wooden homes and keep ancient cultural traditions alive.

This afternoon, your ship continues sailing upstream to Wat Hanchey. (B/L/D)

If you are feeling active this morning, walk to the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey, for spectacular views over the Mekong. Here, you may find some novice monks along with many temples, pagodas, and stupas, some built this century while others date back to the eighth century. Lunch is back on board before your Signature Experience On your ship this evening, enjoy a final farewell dinner. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Journey by local tuk tuk around a riverside village and gain an insight of village life.

Bid farewell to the crew and disembark the Mekong Serenity early at Kampong Cham. Travel to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, passing through picturesque countryside and remote villages where you can observe rural life.

On arrival at your hotel, enjoy a light lunch and some relaxation time before your Signature Experiences. Stay Three Nights: Siem Reap, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (B/L)

Rise early this morning to witness sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. As the sun rises, soak up the atmosphere as you marvel at this ancient wonder. After the sun has risen delve into the history and significance of this sacred site with a guided tour inside the vast temple complex and the sprawling grounds before returning to the hotel for a late breakfast.

Continue your exploration of the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park with a visit to Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital. Built during the heyday of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century, this is an extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments. Head to the intriguing Bayon Temple, with its carved stone smiling faces of gods, goddesses and other mythology beings. Visit the Terrace of Elephants, which used to be the base for the king's grand audience hall, and the Terrace of the Leper King, which housed the royal crematory.

Journey to Ta Prohm, known for the thick jungle of fig trees and vines that have enveloped the structure, creating a feeling akin to stepping into a lost world. Commonly referred to as the 'Tomb Raider temple' due to it being used as a location in the blockbuster 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which starred Angelina Jolie, Ta Prohm is a captivating glimpse into the past and testament to a bygone era. Enjoy your Freedom of Choice dinner this evening. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:

  • Tonight, take the opportunity to savour a taste of Cambodia with a choice of local restaurants for dinner.

Embark on your selected activity today. Tonight, your Signature Experience awaits. Set amid a stunning garden this promises to be an enchanting and memorable evening. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Senteurs d'Angkor workshop. If you're feeling energetic, join a quad bike adventure or take a leisurely bicycle tour through the Cambodian countryside. Other options include a horse and cart ride, a traditional Khmer cooking class and a shopping adventure, or why not indulge in a relaxing spa treatment.

After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Today you'll arrive in Hanoi, receive Fast Track Service on arrival for a seamless journey through immigration and customs. Meet your APT representative who will transfer you to your luxurious accommodation.

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city at your leisure. Hanoi is both bustling and beautiful with many peaceful lakes that contrast with the busy city to make this part of Vietnam truly unique. Take your time to explore this exciting city before enjoying a welcome dinner at Spice Garden, the hotel's highly awarded and acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (D)

Signature Experiences:

  • Receive Fast Track Service for a seamless arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A guided tour of Hanoi takes you to the city's most famous historical and cultural sites. Highlights include Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. You'll also enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and explore the maze of streets where each street conveys the name of the type of business that once operated there, such as Bamboo Street, Sugar Street and Silver Street. Then, explore more of this vibrant city on your selected Freedom of Choice experience. Tonight, choose your dining experience. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps tour the 500-year-old village of Bat Trang, world famous for its pottery. Or relax and enjoy a head, hand or foot massage back at your hotel. Embark on a walking tour to observe Hanoi's French colonial architecture, discover the importance of Vietnamese coffee during a private hands-on workshop or take in a water puppet show.
  • Tonight, you're invited to choose from a vast range of equally superb restaurants that have been carefully selected for you.

After your first Signature Experience of the day, set off by coach to Ha Long Bay and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Savour an assortment of Vietnamese dishes during lunch as the Au Co slowly glides towards the southeast of Ha Long Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet. Visit Trinh Nu area and explore one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Ha Long Bay before spending some time swimming or kayaking in its emerald waters. Stay Two Nights: Ha Long Bay, Au Co (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Join a local historian for a private tour of a bomb shelter. Hear stories of its chance discovery and learn about the famous guests that sought shelter during air raids.
  • Embark on your three-day cruise on the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

Awake as the sun rises, perhaps rejuvenate your body and soul with a Tai Chi class.

Later this morning, gain a first glimpse of Cat Ba Island before disembarking to discover Viet Hai Village.

Following a village-style lunch, a secluded swim or chance to sunbathe is on the cards. Return to the ship and cruise towards the heart of Ha Long Bay. Sightsee around Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. A barbeque dinner aboard the Au Co caps off an exciting day. (B/L/D)

Set off for an early visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave of the bay with 10,000 square meters of space holding thousands of stalactites and stalagmites in fascinating shapes and sizes. Enjoy brunch on board as your ship makes its way back to port.

Disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Da Nang, from where you'll travel to historic Hoi An. Stay Two Nights: Hotel Royal Hoi An - M Gallery (B/L/D)

Set out on a guided discovery of Hoi An this morning, taking in sights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and the 19th-century Chinese Temple. Visit a handicraft workshop to see local artisans making silk lanterns and other traditional crafts. You will also stop off at a local cafe to try a Vietnamese specialty, coconut coffee. This afternoon, a boat cruise along the Thu Bon River takes you to where a special Signature Experience awaits. (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Discover Hoi An's colourful market and find local ingredients that you will use during an exclusive cooking class with the Red Bridge Cooking School before sitting down to enjoy your creations.

Set out on your Signature Experience. Visit a local garden and meet the farmers who work there while taking part in a number of different farming activities. You'll then set out on an exploration of the water coconut palm jungle by basket boat.

Depart Hoi An bound for Hue the former Imperial Capital. Travel via Da Nang and up and over the stunning Hai Van Pass, with views across Lang Co beach. This scenic mountain stretch is voted by some travellers as one of the world's most picturesque drives. Dine on authentic Hue cuisine at Nam Phuong restaurant inside the hotel. The restaurant is named after Vietnam's last queen. Stay Two Nights: Silk Path Grand Hue Resort & Spa (B/D)

Signature Experiences:

  • Catch a glimpse of rural Vietnamese life as you set out on an agricultural eco-tour.

Venture to the Imperial Citadel which served as the nation's political capital and religious hub. Stroll among the citadel's monuments and hear stories of its construction under the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945.

Next, visit the historical Tien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery that dates to 1601, which at seven storeys is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Marvel at the seven successive tiers, each of which is dedicated to a human form taken by the Buddha before exploring the gardens, flowers and ornamental plants surrounding the pagoda. Soak in the beautiful landscapes and passes some of Hue's most important monuments during your Signature Experience. (B)

Signature Experiences:

  • Glide along Hue's Perfume River whilst savouring a delicious afternoon tea featuring an assortment of sweet and savory treats, along with a range of teas and coffees.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure before dinner. Stay Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon (B/D)

Leave the city behind and relish in your Signature Experiences today. Tonight, your dinner is another Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war.
  • Meet a Master Distiller at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery and enjoy a private tasting.
  • Dine on a specially selected multicourse fusion meal at the highly acclaimed Vietnam House, and enjoy a special cocktail designed specifically for APT guests.

Choose your sightseeing this morning, then be transferred to your river ship. Set sail from My Tho and soak in the scenery during your cruise towards Cai Be Tonight, a Vietnamese welcome dinner awaits, showcasing the diverse flavours from the region. Stay Seven Nights: Mekong River, Mekong Serenity (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Today you can choose to enjoy a leisurely walking discovery of Ho Chi Minh City. Or you might like to jump on the back of a motorbike for an exciting city ride. or join a local instructor for a gentle Tai Chi class. Alternatively, you may like to try out your culinary skills with a fun cooking school, or take a shopping spree.

Board your traditional sampan for your first excursion on the banks of the Mekong. Step ashore to visit Cai Be Catholic Church and the colourful port area filled with crumbling colonial buildings and flowering gardens. Built in the Roman architectural style, the bell tower, with its set of four bells cast in France in 1931, is the tallest of all the churches in the Mekong Delta.

Afterwards, you'll visit rice paper and coconut candy manufacturers and learn how these Vietnamese staples are made. Head back to the ship to refresh before sitting down to savour a delicious lunch whilst continuing to cruise to the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Upon arrival, explore Sa Dec by foot and meet some of the sellers at the colourful market. Continue to where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour his former home and learn the story behind Duras' best-selling novel, The Lover. After, visit a traditional Cao Dai temple. Watch visitors and pilgrims come and go and appreciate the beauty of the colourful building. Dinner is served as you cruise towards Tan Chau. (B/L/D)

Transfer to a small boat for a cruise around Tan Chau and past a fishing farm.

Disembark for a rickshaw tour and visit a local silk and rattan weaving workshop. Then explore an Evergreen Island to see authentic rural Mekong life Later, appreciate some down time and watch the scenery pass as the Mekong Serenity spends the afternoon cruising towards the Cambodian border and on to Phnom Penh. (B/L/D)

Enjoy your Freedom of Choice activity then spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to head ashore and explore more of Phnom Penh independently or simply relax on board. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Experience some of Cambodia's sobering history with a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Otherwise, discover Phnom Penh on a cyclo ride to uncover some well-known sights. History buffs can admire the exhibits at the National Museum, or perhaps explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Or you may wish to set off on a journey to sample some locally brewed beers at two of the city's craft breweries.

Explore Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital where your receive your Signature Experience. Return via Koh Chen village and visit local copperware workshops. Back on board, cruise to Oknha Tey, known for its silk weaving traditions. Stroll among the stilt houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create the beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • In Oudong, be treated to a Buddhist Blessing with monks at a local monastery.

Sail to Angkor Ban, where you'll disembark and enjoy a captivating walking discovery of this historic village. Remarkably, Angkor Ban stands as one of the rare Cambodian villages that remained unscathed during the tumultuous Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s. Here, people still live in traditional wooden homes and keep ancient cultural traditions alive.

This afternoon, your ship continues sailing upstream to Wat Hanchey. (B/L/D)

If you are feeling active this morning, walk to the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey, for spectacular views over the Mekong. Here, you may find some novice monks along with many temples, pagodas, and stupas, some built this century while others date back to the eighth century. Lunch is back on board before your Signature Experience On your ship this evening, enjoy a final farewell dinner. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Journey by local tuk tuk around a riverside village and gain an insight of village life.

Bid farewell to the crew and disembark the Mekong Serenity early at Kampong Cham. Travel to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, passing through picturesque countryside and remote villages where you can observe rural life.

On arrival at your hotel, enjoy a light lunch and some relaxation time before your Signature Experiences. Stay Three Nights: Siem Reap, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (B/L)

Rise early this morning to witness sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. As the sun rises, soak up the atmosphere as you marvel at this ancient wonder. After the sun has risen delve into the history and significance of this sacred site with a guided tour inside the vast temple complex and the sprawling grounds before returning to the hotel for a late breakfast.

Continue your exploration of the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park with a visit to Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital. Built during the heyday of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century, this is an extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments. Head to the intriguing Bayon Temple, with its carved stone smiling faces of gods, goddesses and other mythology beings. Visit the Terrace of Elephants, which used to be the base for the king's grand audience hall, and the Terrace of the Leper King, which housed the royal crematory.

Journey to Ta Prohm, known for the thick jungle of fig trees and vines that have enveloped the structure, creating a feeling akin to stepping into a lost world. Commonly referred to as the 'Tomb Raider temple' due to it being used as a location in the blockbuster 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which starred Angelina Jolie, Ta Prohm is a captivating glimpse into the past and testament to a bygone era. Enjoy your Freedom of Choice dinner this evening. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:

  • Tonight, take the opportunity to savour a taste of Cambodia with a choice of local restaurants for dinner.

Embark on your selected activity today. Tonight, your Signature Experience awaits. Set amid a stunning garden this promises to be an enchanting and memorable evening. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Senteurs d'Angkor workshop. If you're feeling energetic, join a quad bike adventure or take a leisurely bicycle tour through the Cambodian countryside. Other options include a horse and cart ride, a traditional Khmer cooking class and a shopping adventure, or why not indulge in a relaxing spa treatment.

After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay during a three-day luxury cruise
  • Discover Hoi An's colourful market and find local ingredients you'll use during an exclusive cooking class
  • Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war
  • Experience the sun rising above Cambodia's Angkor Wat

  • Experiences in 16 destinations
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions in four locations
  • Price includes transfers, port charges, gratuities, porterage and flights within Vietnam

  • Locally inspired dining – a total of 50 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages

  • Seven-night cruise aboard APT's new luxury river ship, the Mekong Serenity

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
  • Some port stops may have physical conditions that prevent some guests from going ashore
  • Flight arrival details should be shared at least 30 days prior to arrival to guarantee the Fast Track Service in Hanoi. Notification after this date is subject to request
  • Flights should arrive in Hanoi before 4pm
  • Prices are for land/cruise and flights as specified

  • Discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay during a three-day luxury cruise
  • Discover Hoi An's colourful market and find local ingredients you'll use during an exclusive cooking class
  • Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war
  • Experience the sun rising above Cambodia's Angkor Wat

  • Experiences in 16 destinations
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions in four locations
  • Price includes transfers, port charges, gratuities, porterage and flights within Vietnam

  • Locally inspired dining – a total of 50 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages

  • Seven-night cruise aboard APT's new luxury river ship, the Mekong Serenity

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
  • Some port stops may have physical conditions that prevent some guests from going ashore
  • Flight arrival details should be shared at least 30 days prior to arrival to guarantee the Fast Track Service in Hanoi. Notification after this date is subject to request
  • Flights should arrive in Hanoi before 4pm
  • Prices are for land/cruise and flights as specified

Trip Reviews (5) Most Recent 'Best of Vietnam and Cambodia' Reviews

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First class! 1 , NT, Australia, Oct 2015
Great support from Yvonne of Global Journeys. Excellent web based system to follow our booking and retrieve information. APT's tour of Vietnam and Cambodia was first class. Care and attention at all points for the three week tour of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble 1 , VIC, Australia, Apr 2015
Our tour guides throughout the APT tour were excellent and Tung our tour and cruise director did an excellent job making everything run very smoothly. All our accommodation was first class as was the beautiful food. I would have preferred a smaller tour group as it grew from forty six in Hanoi to over a hundred once we arrived in Saigon, however having ...read more said that the organisation went so smoothly, it really wasn't a problem. This is our second time we have booked with Global journeys with Georgie and I would definitely book through them again as the service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble.
Air conditioner broken in cruise cabin 3 , QLD, Australia, Mar 2015
The Hotels were excellent but the 'Porthole Cabin' on the Ama Lotus left a lot to be desired. The air conditioner did not work at all well and when we switched off the bathroom extractor fan to try and keep some cool air in the cabin we then had to put up with the smell of drains. The lounge was good as was the dining room The food while not exciting ...read more was plentiful and well cooked. The majority of the staff were friendly and helpful. While in Hanoi we were taken to see pots being made and also to throw our own pots as a souvenir. When we arrived there we found that there was no one working so (a) we did not see pots being made and (b) we did not get to try our hand at pot throwing. I was disappointed not to get a bike ride apparently because the roads were under repair. We were not told this until we arrived in Hanoi (very disappointing) The bike ride I did around Hoi An was excellent.
Tour Director and all the local guides were excellent 1 , NSW, Australia, Feb 2015
The Tour Director and all the local guides were excellent and made our trip one to remember. Booking with Global Journeys was so easy and efficient.
Well put together cruise 1 , Australia, Aug 2012
Our river cruise of Vietnam and Cambodia was well put together by APT and we had a great team leader.
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Signature Experiences
Signature Experiences

Get close to iconic wonders and experience new customs & cultures with APT's Signature Experiences. Read more

Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Choice

Tailor Vietnam & Cambodia to suit your preference, with a selection of included activities to choose from. Read more

Deck Plans

 
Balcony Suite
Category E
 
Balcony Suite
Category D
 
Balcony Suite
Category C
Lily Deck (Level 1)
 
Balcony Suite
Category B
 
Balcony Suite
Category A
Orchid Deck (Level 2)
 
Bayon Suite
 
Angkor Suite
Lotus Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

Deluxe Twin Balcony Suite

This spacious dual balcony suite features a large indoor floor-to-ceiling panoramic balcony, an outdoor balcony with comfortable seating, queen-sized bed, lounge area, private en suite with separate shower, and luxury linens.

Bayon Suite

Revel in the luxury of a large indoor floor-to-ceiling panoramic balcony, an outdoor balcony with comfortable seating, a queen-sized bed dressed in lavish linens, a mini bar filled daily with local beer, soft drinks and water, and a private en suite with a separate shower and spa bath. Guests will receive a Silver Butler Service when booking a Bayon Suite.

Angkor Suite

Enjoy all the luxurious comforts of a Bayon Suite, with the added bonus of Gold Butler Service, which includes a daily fruit platter, evening canapes, shoe shining, appointments booking service, one spa treatment per person per cruise, and one bottle of French champagne per cruise.

Deck Plans

 
Balcony Suite
Category E
 
Balcony Suite
Category D
 
Balcony Suite
Category C
Lily Deck (Level 1)
 
Balcony Suite
Category B
 
Balcony Suite
Category A
Orchid Deck (Level 2)
 
Bayon Suite
 
Angkor Suite
Lotus Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

Deluxe Twin Balcony Suite

This spacious dual balcony suite features a large indoor floor-to-ceiling panoramic balcony, an outdoor balcony with comfortable seating, queen-sized bed, lounge area, private en suite with separate shower, and luxury linens.

Bayon Suite

Revel in the luxury of a large indoor floor-to-ceiling panoramic balcony, an outdoor balcony with comfortable seating, a queen-sized bed dressed in lavish linens, a mini bar filled daily with local beer, soft drinks and water, and a private en suite with a separate shower and spa bath. Guests will receive a Silver Butler Service when booking a Bayon Suite.

Angkor Suite

Enjoy all the luxurious comforts of a Bayon Suite, with the added bonus of Gold Butler Service, which includes a daily fruit platter, evening canapes, shoe shining, appointments booking service, one spa treatment per person per cruise, and one bottle of French champagne per cruise.

Brochure

Vietnam & Cambodia

APT Vietnam & Cambodia (2024-25)

A journey to stir your soul. To enter a world of contrast. Colour and chaos one day, spiritual awakenings the next. Exotic. Natural. Compelling. Dynamic mega-cities. Hill-tribe villages. Local markets. Traditional performances. Ancient cultures. A crunch and a slurp. Hot and sour. With a dash of chilli. Fresh. Seasonal. Yum. A thousand emerald islets....more Karsts and caves to explore. Cycling past the paddy fields. Calming waters shimmer under the moonlight. Sunrise over tips of temples. Feeling blessed. Feeling empowered. Feeling complete. Knowing the little things have been looked after so you can Live Fully in each and every unforgettable moment.

Brochure

Vietnam & Cambodia

APT Vietnam & Cambodia (2024-25)

A journey to stir your soul. To enter a world of contrast. Colour and chaos one day, spiritual awakenings the next. Exotic. Natural. Compelling. Dynamic mega-cities. Hill-tribe villages. Local markets. Traditional performances. Ancient cultures. A crunch and a slurp. Hot and sour. With a dash of chilli. Fresh. Seasonal. Yum. A thousand emerald islets....more Karsts and caves to explore. Cycling past the paddy fields. Calming waters shimmer under the moonlight. Sunrise over tips of temples. Feeling blessed. Feeling empowered. Feeling complete. Knowing the little things have been looked after so you can Live Fully in each and every unforgettable moment.

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