12 Days Legends of Indochina Vietnam to Cambodia

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam

Known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences, Hanoi is the spirited capital city of Vietnam. It's also famous for its delectable cuisine, silk textiles, and bustling Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade.

Upon landing at Noi Bai International Airport, retrieve your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate. Look out for our driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. If you have any trouble locating them, please don’t hesitate to message or call your Personal Travel Consultant for immediate assistance.

We will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in the heart of Hanoi. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.

Overnight at the hotel in Ha Noi.

Breakfast at your hotel.

07:30 – 8:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10:30: Visit Hoa Lư, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

11:45: Have lunch at the local restaurant.

13:00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

15:00: Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

15:45: Get back to the Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi and arrive at your hotel around 19:00.

Overnight at the hotel in Ha Noi.

Breakfast at your hotel and check out.

7:40 – 08:45: Hotel pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.

11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.

16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay - a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstrations (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.

Overnight on board.

06:00: Enjoy the sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.

07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.

09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.

10:00: Lunch is served on board.

12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

On the way back to Hanoi, you will be dropped off at Aeon Mall Long Bien. From there, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your short flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, please look out for your driver, who will transfer you directly to your hotel in the heart of Hoi An.

Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

07:15 a.m.–07:30 a.m.: Our minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby. Enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via cable car.

Spend your time in the most modern cable car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge, which has the most exotic structure and is also one of the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges, as highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (which consists of nine gardens), and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village, where you could enjoy street music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, watch the Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome, etc.

Have lunch at the restaurant (Buffet).

Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in, such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and the Moon Kingdom. Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, watching 3D Mega 360 degrees, riding on a journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower, participating in an adventure in Horror House, and playing over 90 free games.

3:00 pm: Return to the cable car after leaving Ba Na Hills.

5:30 p.m: Our minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Around 9:00 am your driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin your journey to Cam Thanh Coconut Village and participate in a lantern-making class.

Start by visiting local craftsmen renowned for their skill and artistry. You’ll learn how to create colorful traditional lanterns and even make one yourself—a unique souvenir to bring home to your family.

Next, immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of Cam Thanh Village. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the lush coconut forest and engage in traditional fishing activities with local experts, including catching coconut beetles.

Experience hands-on fishing techniques using both round and cast nets as demonstrated by local fishermen.

Learn how to paddle a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, and try your hand at rowing. Enjoy a lively basket boat performance and take part in crab catching and net dropping activities.

Return to a local fisherman’s house, where you’ll watch a live cooking show, complete with an exciting fire performance by a master chef. This is also where the cooking class takes place.

End the tour with a lunch at a local restaurant.

12:30 PM You will be transferred back to your hotel. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon or take the opportunity to explore Hoi An at your own pace.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

7:30 – 8:00AM get picked up by our guide and driver

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, 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, enjoy tea and cassava, the traditional wartime food, and take a break. Those interested can also try shooting real firearms at the nearby range (optional, at your own expense).

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

At 07:30 - 08:00 – Our bus and guide will pick you up from your hotel. Depart Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho via the scenic Trung Luong Expressway.

Upon arrival in My Tho, visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, known for its blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architecture. Then board a sampan for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River, passing the islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

Stop at Unicorn Island to walk along peaceful village paths, visit fruit orchards, taste tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional folk music. Continue with a hand-rowed sampan ride through the tranquil Thoi Son canal, shaded by water coconut palms.

Visit a local family business, a bee farm, and a coconut candy workshop, where you’ll enjoy honey tea and observe local craftsmanship.

Enjoy lunch at a local riverside restaurant.

In the afternoon, cycle through Tan Thach Village to meet locals and explore rural life. Alternatively, relax in a hammock and enjoy the breeze. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival in Siem Reap International Airport, you will be greeted by our driver and guide, then transferred to a comfortable hotel for check-in and a short rest. Please note that check-in time is from 2:00 PM.

In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake—the largest permanent freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The lake flows into the Tonle Sap River, which connects with the Mekong River in Phnom Penh.

During the cruise, you’ll visit a unique floating village, where you’ll see floating schools, a floating police station, and other community buildings that make up this fascinating way of life on the water.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at the hotel, at 8:00 AM, meet your guide and depart to explore the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire – Angkor Thom (12th century).

Your visit includes:

• The South Gate of Angkor Thom, with its impressive statues depicting the Churning of the Ocean of Milk

• Bayon Temple, known for its 54 towers adorned with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara

• Phimeanakas, part of the ancient Royal Palace

• The Royal Enclosure

• The Terrace of the Elephants

• The Terrace of the Leper King

Next, continue to Ta Prohm Temple, one of the most atmospheric and photogenic temples in the Angkor complex, famously featured in the Hollywood film Tomb Raider. This temple is known for the giant tree roots growing over and through its stone structures, creating a striking blend of nature and architecture.

In the afternoon visit the iconic Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992 and one of the most magnificent religious monuments in the world. Admire its grand scale and intricate architecture, including the world’s longest continuous bas-relief, which stretches along the outer gallery walls and tells stories from Hindu mythology.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time at your leisure for relaxing or shopping.

At the designated time, your driver will transfer you to Siem Reap International Airport for your onward flight.

Thank you for traveling with us — we hope you’ve had a memorable journey and wish you a safe and pleasant trip ahead!