Wendy Wu Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery

Halong Bay
Cruise across the emerald waters of this famous bay

Hoi An
Wander through the charming streets of this well preserved city

Saigon
Ride through the city on the back of a heritage vespa

Angkor Wat
Discover the enchanting temple complexes

Days 1-2: Fly to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s colonially influenced atmospheric capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Discover local Hanoi
Start your day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh complex and the Ethnology Museum to learn about the country’s ethnic groups. Next stop at the Confucian Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, before taking a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Visit Ngoc Son temple on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, stroll through a night market to try street food.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Hoang Su Phi
After breakfast travel to Hoang Su Phi, one of northern Vietnam’s emerald green rice terrace areas. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5:Hike through the rice terraces
Journey through the Hoang Su Phi rice terraces on foot, admiring the landscape. Stop at a Tay village to have lunch with a local family.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Trekking the terraces
Continue exploring the region on foot. Trek from Pan Hou Village to a Red Dao village to learn about local life.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Hoang Su Phi to Hanoi
Travel back to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8: Overnight on Halong Bay
Head to Halong Bay where you’ll board a vessel for a cruise along the bay, seeing fishing towns and trying local seafood.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: To Hoi An
Awake early to catch the sun rise over the bay, and practice Tai Chi on the deck. Later, return Hanoi for a flight to Danang. From here, transfer to Hoi An.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Farmer and Fisherman Experience
Hop on your bike today and wheel through the scenic rice paddies outside Hoi An. Pay a visit to local farmers where you can try your hand at traditional farming techniques – look out for water buffalo! Enjoy a calming boat ride to a peaceful fishing village, where you can try making a fishing net and go paddling in unique bamboo basket boats.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 11: Charming Hoi An
Enjoy a stroll past Chinese traders’ homes, visiting local artists and tailors before walking through the 16th Century Japanese Bridge. Drive to Hye, stopping on the way at the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Spend the afternoon walking through the ancient town.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 12: Imperial Hue An by bicycle
Cycle through Hue for a tour of the imperial sights. Start at the Imperial City, then continue to Phu Mong Garden House, part of Hue’s legacy from the Nguyen Dynasty. Stop by Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River before driving to Tu Duc Tomb. From here, take a cyclo tour along the banks of the Perfume River
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 13: Saigon
Enjoy some free time before flying to Saigon in the late afternoon. This evening take an exhilarating ride on the back of a vintage Vespa, classic Saigon pillion style. Stop for a cocktail before continuing to a favourite local eating spot. Wind up your night with drinks, accompanied by a live band.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 14: Saigon old and new
This morning discover the amazing network of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On the way back to Saigon there is an opportunity to visit a Wildlife Rescue Station, aiming to stop the endangered wildlife trade in Vietnam. Continue to Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Ben Tre by bicycle
Drive to Ben Tre and set out on a boat trip through the winding, forest-lined canals. After lunch, cycle through rice fields and coconut groves and visit Mr Sau Khanh’s house to see his collection of ancient ceramics. Spend the night in a riverside resort.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Mekong Delta
This morning, visit the Vinh Bac bonsai and flower village. Then, head to Cai Nhum Cathedral before returning to Saigon.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 17: Cambodian Circus
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. This a special treat that awaits in the form of a performance from the PHARE Cambodian Circus, an NGO which teaches street children to become internationally renowned circus artists.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 18: Angkor by tuk-tuk
What better way to see the world-famous Angkor Wat Complex than from the back of a traditional tuk-tuk? You’ll explore Angkor Wat, the centrepiece of Siem Reap’s famous temples, before riding your tuk-tuk to Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple, a 12th-century masterpiece. Lastly, buried deep in the jungle, you will find Ta Prohm; a photogenic and atmospheric array of trees wound through temple ruins.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 19: Tonle Sap Lake
Take a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to explore local village life. During the high-water season (Aug–Feb), visit the stilted village of Kampong Khleang; in the low-water season (Mar–Jul), explore the floating village of Chong Kneas. On the return to Siem Reap, stop at the SATCHA social enterprise before enjoying a farewell dinner with an Apsara Dance Show.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 20-21 – Fly Siem Reap to UK
Fly to the UK arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Hoi An by bicycle
Hop on a bike and take the scenic route through Hoi An’s beautiful rural scenery to try your hand at traditional farming techniques with a local farmer, and to paddle the round basket boat used by the locals.

Saigon by Scooter
Ride pillion on a vintage Vespa, through Saigon’s bustling streets on a night-time foodie adventure.

Angkor Tuk Tuk Tour
Sip on a cocktail before venturing to popular local eating spots, finishing up in a lively bar. Discover the many wonders of the Temples of Angkor on an exciting tuk tuk tour through the complex. Keep an eye out for jungle-engulfed ruins, orange-robed monks and the local wildlife.

• International flights
• 18nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• Selected meals: 18 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 12 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Go Beyond

Go Beyond tours are characterised by engaging cultural experiences, active adventures and getting off the beaten track. They aim to include as much variety as possible so that no two days on your holiday will be alike. You’ll gain a deep understanding of your destination and experience more, whilst still getting to see all the major sights.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 3. A good level of fitness is required as you need to be comfortable walking for 2-3 hours and covering longer distances. Other activities such as cycling will be at a gentle pace and will involve straightforward terrain.

Important Information: Prices are available on request and will include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fees applicable to your booking. Some destinations may have local taxes or resort fees payable on arrival; these will be clearly confirmed in your personalised quote.