Vietnam & Cambodia: A Grand Adventure (OV)

13 Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

2023 Tour Details

What’s the most important thing to bring on a journey to Vietnam and Cambodia? Your bargaining skills! The art of haggling is a must at the bustling markets of Hanoi, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City where you can negotiate everything from luxurious silk to colorful ceramics to a tasty bowl of pho. The number one rule of thumb—always be willing to walk away. Luckily, there’s so much to walk toward on this colorful tour of Southeast Asia, including the fascinating wartime tunnels of Cu Chi, a fishing lesson on the Thu Bon River, and a breezy cyclo ride around the vibrant city of Hanoi. The picturesque pagodas of Hue and Hanoi are just a taste of what’s to come at the mystical temples of Angkor. Inside the “City of the God Kings,” you’ll find the architecturally magnificent ruins of Angkor Wat delightfully much more than you bargained for.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

HO CHI MINH CITY
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; Cu Chi Tunnels excursion; walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market; welcome dinner

DANANG
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit China Beach and the Cham Museum

HOI AN
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; cruise on the Thu Bon River; LF fishing lesson with a local fisherman; walking tour of the city; visit an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, and a Chinese assembly hall

HUE
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tombs of Nguyen Emperors, Khai Dinh Mausoleum, and Royal Tomb of Tu Duc

HANOI
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hanoi Hilton; LF take a “cyclo” ride; walking tour in the Old Quarter; LF water puppets performance

HA LONG BAY
Day cruise on the bay

SIEM REAP
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Banteay Srei, and Ta Prohm; LF Apsara dance performance

Notes:

  • Small-Group Discovery – We never allow more than 20 travelers on our Small-Group Discovery vacations, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

American breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAMWelcome to Vietnam! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.

Day 2

HO CHI MINH CITYHO CHI MINH CITY Walking tour along Dong Khoi Street past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theater, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visits to the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 3

HO CHI MINH CITY. EXCURSION TO CU CHI TUNNELSHO CHI MINH CITY Scenic drive outside of the city to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Ho Chi Minh City with a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 4

HO CHI MINH CITY–DANANG–HOI ANHO CHI MINH CITY Fly to Danang.
DANANG Visit China Beach. Drive to Hoi An.
HOI AN Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 5

HOI ANHOI AN Cruise on the Thu Bon River includes a LF fishing lesson with a local fisherman where you’ll learn how to throw a ro (traditional round fishing net). Guided walking tour includes visits to an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6

HOI AN–DANANG–HUEDANANG Visit the Cham Museum. Scenic drive north over Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) en route to Hue.
HUE Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

Day 7

HUE–HANOIHUE Visit to the Tombs of the Nguyen Emperors includes Khai Dinh Mausoleum and the Royal Tomb of Tu Doc. Fly to Hanoi.
HANOI Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 8

HANOIHANOI Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the Hanoi Hilton. LF Cyclo ride through the city. Walking tour through the Old Quarter. Dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance of the renowned LF Hanoi Water Puppets.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 9

HANOI–HA LONG BAYHANOI Scenic drive through the countryside en route to Hon Gai (gateway to Ha Long Bay).
HA LONG BAY Afternoon cruise on Ha Long Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the caves and secluded bays.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

Day 10

HA LONG BAY–HANOI–SIEM REAP, CAMBODIAHA LONG BAY Drive to Hanoi and fly to Siem Reap.
SIEM REAP Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

Day 11

SIEM REAPSIEM REAP Visit Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

Day 12

SIEM REAPSIEM REAP Visit Banteay Srai and Ta Prohm Temples. LF Traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance with dinner.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 13

SIEM REAPYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

NGUYEN THANH PHONG

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"My name is Phong and I'm passionate about travel, meeting people and learning and sharing different cultures. I received my Tourism Degree from the Saigon Tourist Training School and a Bachelors Degree in English from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. I promise to take care of you during your stay and share my knowledge of this unique region's history, local flavor and culture."

Tour Director -  NGUYEN THANH PHONG

DANG SI HIEP

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"I get great joy out of sharing my knowledge about Cambodia with people from around the world. From fascinating stories and friendly people to the unique culture and hidden charms, visitors are often pleasantly surprised by what this great country has to offer. Most people say they choose their career, but for me, being a Tour Director chose me - and I have loved every moment of it from day one!"

Tour Director -  DANG SI HIEP

 Accommodations

HOI AN

HOTEL ROYAL HOI AN, MGALLERY COLLECTION

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

HA LONG BAY

WYNDHAM LEGEND HALONG HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

SIEM REAP

BOREI ANGKOR RESORT & SPA

Hotel as shown or similar
Moderate First-Class
  Free Wifi

HO CHI MINH CITY

SHERATON SAIGON HOTEL & TOWERS

Hotel as shown or similar
Moderate Deluxe
  Free Wifi

HUE

MELIA VINPEARL HUE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

HANOI

SHERATON HOTEL HANOI

Hotel as shown or similar
Deluxe
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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