Riviera Travel Vietnam & Cambodia

• 13 nights in four to five-star accommodations
• Return flights with transfers
• Selected meals: 13 breakfasts and 6 lunches
• Welcome drink
• Expert Tour Manager
• Checked luggage

• Explore Hanoi, the captivating capital, with a cycle rickshaw tour visiting landmarks like the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum.
• Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay on a converted Chinese junk for a leisurely voyage.
• Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing countryside with its shimmering rice fields.
• Stay in Hue, Vietnam’s former royal capital, and explore its awe-inspiring Citadel and Forbidden City.
• Discover Saigon’s heart while visiting the Cu Chi tunnels, a symbol of the US-Vietnam conflict.
• Embark on a full-day Mekong delta adventure, exploring the world’s 10th-largest river system.
• Experience the elegance of Phnom Penh, known as the Pearl of Asia, a French colonial gem.
• Explore Siem Reap, the gateway to the magnificent Angkor temple ruins.
• Visit the UNESCO-listed Angkor ruins, a testament to ancient greatness and architectural marvels.

Day 1: Departure
You should arrive at the airport to take your overnight direct flight to Hanoi

Day 2: Arrival in Hanoi
Upon morning arrival, you’ll check in at the hotel. Later, you’ll enjoy an enchanting introduction to Hanoi as you explore the city’s old town via cycle rickshaws, with a break for lunch before returning to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for leisure

Day 3: Hanoi
Today, explore Hanoi’s rich history and vibrant present. The guided tour includes visits to the beautiful Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius and Vietnam’s first university, as well as the imposing marble mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh. In the afternoon, you have free time to explore the city, with options like attending a traditional water puppet show (book and pay locally) for a captivating cultural experience.

Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise
Today, venture to Vietnam’s remarkable natural wonder, Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Departing from Hanoi, traverse a picturesque landscape of rice paddies, tracing the Red River delta to the stunning Gulf of Tonkin.  Upon boarding a converted Chinese junk (a traditional boat), gracefully glide across the jade-green waters. Then explore some of the vast and beautifully illuminated caves and grottoes before indulging in a delicious lunch on board. In the late afternoon, return to Hanoi.

Day 5: Hue
Today, take a flight south to Danang and embark on a picturesque drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the Hai Van Pass. The journey leads you to Hue, Vietnam’s historical centre of religion, culture, and education, and its last royal capital.

Day 6: Hue Imperial City
This morning, embark on a relaxed river cruise to the impressive Thien Mu Pagoda, a seven-storied Buddhist shrine with stunning views of the bordering mountains in Laos.

Next, explore the remarkable Citadel and the Imperial City within it. The tour includes the Palace of Supreme Harmony, where the emperor’s throne was located, and where vital official ceremonies were held.  In the afternoon, visit Emperor Tu Duc’s mausoleum.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
Today, board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, take a guided tour of the city, famed for its French-colonial style boulevards and architecture. The afternoon is then at leisure before an evening cruise along the river, enjoying a Vietnamese meal.

Day 8: Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the renowned Cu Chi tunnels, an intricate underground network stretching 200 kilometres, featuring hospitals, meeting rooms, sleeping quarters, and kitchens.  The visit provides a captivating glimpse of this historical period, allowing you to see the tunnels, mantraps, and stake pits used for protection. Return to Saigon and embark on a tour to see some of the city’s highlights including the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. You’ll also visit the War Remnants Museum and the Ben Thanh Market.

Day 9: Mekong River Delta
Leaving the city, head towards the Mekong River Delta. Here you’ll visit a picturesque island to stroll through a traditional village. Next, board small boats to head deeper into the narrow canals to reach Coconut Island. Pause for a riverside lunch before heading back to Saigon

Day 10: Fly to Phnom Penh
On your final morning in Vietnam, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the heart of Saigon. Afterward, catch a brief flight to Phnom Penh, where you’ll check into your hotel.

Day 11: Phnom Penh
Explore Phnom Penh’s highlights, starting with the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, followed by the National Museum.
After lunch, visit the sobering Tuol Sleng Museum, then browse a lively local market before returning to the hotel for the evening.

Day 12: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Today, journey through the heart of rural Cambodia stopping at Kompong Thom for an included lunch en route to Siem Reap.

Day 13: Angkor
Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise, where its iconic temples and intricate carvings reveal the splendour of this once‑vast medieval city.
Continue to Angkor Thom and its famous Bayon temple, then explore Ta Prohm, where towering trees entwine with ancient ruins.

Day 14: Tonle Sap Boat Trip
Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to visit a floating village and experience local life on the water (seasonal).
If levels are low, visit the APOPO Centre to learn about mine clearance and see HeroRATs, followed by Artisans Angkor workshops.
Continue to a Khmer temple for a traditional blessing, then enjoy free time in Siem Reap.

Day 15: Return
At the appropriate time you will be taken to the airport for your return flight

Day 16: Arrive Home
Arrive back in the UK in the morning

Late check-out with afternoon tea
Enjoy a late check out (until 4pm) at Borei Angkor Resort Hotel. Plus, enjoy afternoon tea in the Pool Lounge including tea, coffee, soft drinks and a selection of sandwiches and cakes

Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Watch an 1-hour long performance by the Phare Cambodian Circus, which tells Cambodian Folklore through modern circus arts.

Please contact us for more information or to add to your booking (at an extra cost).

Melia Hotel, Hanoi
The five-star Melia Hanoi, located in the heart of Hanoi, offers panoramic views of the city’s parks, lakes, and old quarter. It features a vibrant lobby, outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, and beauty salon. The 306 spacious rooms are elegantly decorated with amenities such as air conditioning, en-suite luxury bathrooms, safes, wireless internet (extra charge in rooms, free in the lobby), satellite TVs, minibars (local charges apply), and coffee/tea makers.

Senna Hue Hotel, Hue
The classic five-star Senna Hue Hotel, centrally located in Hue, offers an array of amenities, including an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, and boutique shop. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and 24-hour room service. All 129 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with private balconies or terraces, en-suite shower rooms, hairdryers, satellite TVs, safes, minibars (extra charge), tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Equatorial Hotel,  Ho Chi Minh
The five-star Equatorial Hotel, situated in the captivating Chinatown district, offers a range of amenities including a rooftop pool with a bar, fitness centre, spa, and beauty salon. The 333 spacious rooms are elegantly decorated, air-conditioned, and equipped with en-suite luxury bathrooms, hairdryers, safes, wireless internet (extra charge), flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars (local charges apply), and tea/coffee makers.

Palace Gate Hotel, Phnom Penh
The charming Palace Gate Hotel, a former French colonial villa, is conveniently located between Sisowath Quay and the Royal Palace, offering 105 comfortable rooms with amenities like air conditioning, showers, hairdryers, minifridges (chargeable), TVs, safes, complimentary tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features a ground-floor restaurant, rooftop bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre, and spa for guests to enjoy.

Borei Angkor Resort & Spa, Siem Reap
The luxurious Borei Angkor Resort & Spa, located less than a mile from the Royal Residence and less than five miles from Angkor Wat, offers spacious Khmer-style rooms with tasteful decor. Guest facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa (local charges may apply), sauna, bar, and four restaurants. The rooms feature wooden flooring, Cambodian Golden Wood furnishings, flat-screen TVs with international channels, and large bathrooms with toiletries. The resort also offers live entertainment at the bar and an on-site lobby shop.

Fact File

• Currencies: Dong, Reil
• Flight time: Approx. 11 hrs 30 mins to 13 hrs 10 mins
• Languages: Vietnamese, Khmer
• Time zone: GMT+7
• Countries: Vietnam, Cambodia

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic.

Please note, en route to the first hotel, you will stop for breakfast in Hanoi, and have a sightseeing tour which lasts around 2 hours.

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