Essence of Vietnam and Cambodia is one of the best options for 11 days in our Vietnam and Cambodia Tours. Vietnam and Cambodia 11 Day Tour offered by the best operator will bring you an opportunity to experience the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia. This itinerary for 11 days in Vietnam and Cambodia starts in Siem Reap and ends at Hanoi. Journey to Cambodia and be amazed by the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat, as well as some other beautiful hidden temples, sail on the stunning Tonle Sap Lake. Travel to Vietnam to explore the capital city, Hanoi, swim in the emerald water of Halong Bay, venture to the mountainous town of Sapa dotted with ethnic minority villages. Start in Siem Reap and end in Hanoi, 11 Day Tour in Cambodia and Vietnam will certainly give you the unique experience.
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Apsara Dance Show Siem Reap city tour
Activities: Meet your tour guide at the airport, transfer to the city center. Enjoy dinner with the Apsara Dance Show.
Your 11 day itinerary in Cambodia and Vietnam with Incredible Asia Journeys best travel agency in Vietnam starts from Siem Reap.
Arriving at Siem Reap international airport, you will be greeted by your private tour guide and driver and transferred to the city center for hotel check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore Siem Reap. This evening, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner while watching the impressive Apsara Dance Show. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Dinner
Banteay Srei Siem Reap city tour
Activities: Discover the Roluos group of temples, representing with Bakhong temple; explore Banteay Srei and Chau Srei Vibol.
Today we will have full day enjoying the Siem Reap Tour with the amazing temples. That will be the memorable day of your Vietnam and Cambodia 11 Day Tour.
Your personal tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby.Waking early to beat the crowd, we depart from the city and head to the outskirts toward the graceful 10th-century temple of Banteay Srei. You will be amazed by its detailed decoration carved in pinkish sandstone that surrounds the walls like a tapestry. It is believed that its modern name (which means The citadel of women in Khmer) reflects the perfection of its bas-relief carvings as the hand of a woman could only have carved the fine stone carving. We then drive to a hilltop to view the stunning Chau Srei Vibol Temple. Located away from the main tourist routes and other centrally located temples, this small enchanting temple is not normally seen by many tourists.
We will continue on to explore the remaining ancient Khmer ruins site of Hariharalaya dating from the late 9th and 10th centuries, and the first capital city of the Khmer Empire in the Angkor region. We venture on to the Roluos group of temples, considered to be the earliest in the Angkor area. We end today’s adventure at the Bakhong Temple, the first great temple mountain of sandstone – a five-level pyramid dedicated in 881 by King Indravarman 1.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Bayon Temple Angkor tour
Activities: Spend your full day discovering the Angkor Complex with its major historical attractions of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Bayon.
Day 3 of Vietnam and Cambodia 11 Day Tour you will visit the highlighted Angkor Temples.
Another day for the Angkor Tour in the city, you will learn more about the Khmer culture and civilization. Today you will visit the most attractive places in Siem Reap as well as in your 11 days in Cambodia and Vietnam.
Depart your hotel early today to start your story of highlighted temples in Siem Reap with the picturesque Ta Prohm, better known as the ‘Tomb Raider’ temple due to its prominent showing in the famous Lara Croft movie. The mystical temple and ancient ruins entwined with tree roots will leave you in awe. After visiting the fabulous ruins, your next destination is the world-famous Angkor Wat. You will be overwhelmed by the longest continuous bas-relief on earth surrounding the outside of the central temple complex that tells the story of history. Considered to be the largest religious structure on earth, this World Heritage Site will provide you with a unique and remarkable experience.
Lunch is at our own expense.
Begin your afternoon with another temple highlight - Angkor Thom or “Great City”. You will be fascinated by the line of 54 divinities and demons that create a dramatic and charming spectacle beside the road; not to mention the enchanting Bayon Temple renowned for the large faces carved into the temples. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to stroll around the surrounding areas such as the Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Palace area. Finish your Angkor tour you will go back to your hotel for the free evening in Siem Reap. Use your free time for shopping in Siem Reap Night Market, find the best street food of Khmer and you will stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Tonle Sap Lake
Activities: Enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake; set off to Battambang; discover Ek Phnom.
Start your third day of your Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary 11 Day with Tonle Sap Lake.
After breakfast, you will set off to Tonle Sap Lake, pass through the lush rice paddy fields, observe cattle on the road, as well as local houses on the outskirts. Upon reaching the pier, you will embark on a relaxing boat along this natural wonder. The scenic boat ride allows you observe the floating villages, the beautiful landscape, and vast wetlands with white storks occasionally swooping down to the water for fish, making your journey a wonderful and unique experience. A packed lunch is provided.
After lunch, we drive to Battambang and start to explore this lovely city with a visit to one of the city’s most cherished temples - Wat Ek Phnom. This colorful modern pagoda and giant Buddha statue along with the partly collapsed 11th-century temple hidden behind is the central religious center for the people of the nearby village; especially for women hoping to conceive. After visiting the temple ruins, you have an opportunity to learn how the locals make rice paper or grolan (sticky rice stuffed in bamboo). At the end of the tour, your driver will transfer you to the city for an overnight stay in Battambang.
Start your evening with a glass of wine at the Lotus Bar and Gallery or Bric-a-Brac. Leaving this beautiful café, we head to Jaan Bai restaurant whose dinner menu was designed by a Michelin Star chef who resides in Bangkok, Thailand.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Battambang city day trip
Activities: Head to the countryside of Battambang to explore some ancient temples, drive back to Siem Reap for a late flight to Hanoi.
Today is the last day in Cambodia in your Vietnam and Cambodia Tours.
After breakfast, we set out to the southwest towards the charming hilltop pagoda complex of Phnom Sampeau. Renowned for its spectacular views and mesmerizing display of bats, this limestone outcrop consists of a Buddhist pagoda on the summit and three natural caves, reminding us of Cambodia’s turbulent history. Stroll around the mountain before proceeding to the village of Ksach Puoy located on the banks of the Sangker River. The village is home to many well-preserved traditional Khmer wooden stilted houses and tropical fruit farms, giving you an opportunity to sample juicy oranges, sweet pineapples, and many other fruits available in the region.
After lunch in a local restaurant, we visit Cambodia’s first vineyard close to Ksach Puoy. You will learn about the wine producing process in the tropics and savor some local wine. We then proceed to explore the awe-inspiring hilltop Prasat Banan constructed in the 11th century. We climb the 358 steps to the summit of the hill where incredible views across surrounding countryside await you. It is also the perfect place to watch the sunset over Battambang, and observe the small villages dotted in and around the endless rice paddies, punctuated with the characteristic sugar palm trees. At the end of the tour, your driver will transfer you to Battambang. You then take the 3-hour drive to Siem Reap for the late flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and driver and transferred to the city center for hotel check-in. The rest of the day is yours before staying overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hanoi Hilton city tour
Activities: Explore the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi with its major landmarks; enjoy the interesting Water Puppet Show.
Today is the first day in your 11 days in Cambodia and Vietnam.
After breakfast, you will embark on Hanoi City Tour of bustling Hanoi, starting with Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon and from late September to December), the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda where you can learn more about Vietnam’s rich history. Be amazed by the long queues of people from all over Vietnam and foreign tourists who come to pay their respect to Uncle Ho (Ho Chi Minh). We then proceed to explore one of the museums (Vietnam Military History Museum, Museum of Art, Hoa Lo Prison (“Hanoi Hilton” (a nickname used by US pilots during the war), or the Ethnology Museum).
After lunch served in a local restaurant, we continue today’s exploration at the picturesque Temple of Literature (Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam). The 11th-century temple hosts the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university and is dedicated to Confucius, sages, and nowadays, high-ranking scholars of Vietnam.
Leaving the famous Confucian Temple, we will stroll around the Old Quarter of Hanoi with 36 interesting street names. Your last stop today is the Theatre where you will enjoy the fascinating Water Puppet Show. Go back to your hotel for finishing your Hanoi City Tour and you will have free time in Hanoi. Hanoi is one of the best places in Vietnam for food. You may enjoy the street food in Hanoi by walking around the Old Quarter with small alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Notes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes from October to November for maintenance. Outside visiting will be arranged.
H'Mong people in Sapa
Activities: Transfer from Hanoi to Sapa on the highway, explore an ethnic minority village.
Sapa is one of the highlighted destinations in Vietnam with the beautiful scenery. You will visit the local village of Sapa.
Today, your driver will pick you up at 07.30 AM at the hotel lobby. We depart early from Hanoi for the transfer to the mountain town of Sapa. The 5-hour scenic drive on your northward journey into the highlands is both breathtaking and dramatic. Upon reaching Sapa in the afternoon, you will have lunch then check into your hotel.
This afternoon you will explore Sapa with a visit to the village of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong people. While there you will have an opportunity to chat with H'Mong tribe minority people, see the gorgeous waterfall in Cat Cat village, and enjoy the stunning views of the ethnic villages. We return to the hotel and stay overnight in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Catholic Church in Sapa
Activities: Explore the local villages, interact with minority people and take the 5-hour drive back to Hanoi.
After breakfast at your hotel, start your adventure tour in Sapa today with a visit to Muong Hoa Valley, one of the most famous destinations for breathtaking scenery. Trek to the top of the valley where you will enjoy a stunning view of the Sapa area with the blend of rice paddy terraces and cool winds. From there, trek down through gorgeous scenery to the valley to see the beautiful fields and learn more about the rice growing process. Leaving the fields, we will continue through the valley towards the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Zay minority. We look into the local Catholic Church and learn more about the daily life of the various minorities in Vietnam.
Lunch will be served in a local house before taking the transfer back to Hanoi.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Halong cruise trip
Activities: Take the 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, stay overnight onboard the cruise on the marvellous bay.
Halong Bay is the best place to visit in Vietnam and the Halong Bay overnight cruise for 2 days 1 night will be perfect for your group to explore this World Natural Heritage. That will be the most highlighted time for your 11 days in Cambodia & Vietnam Itinerary.
Today, you will discover one of New Seven Wonders of Nature and have the opportunity to stay overnight on a cruise of the world famous bay. After checking out of your hotel, we set off on the 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. The journey offers you numerous photo opportunities as you pass through several northern Vietnamese towns and villages. Arriving the jetty at midday, you will board a traditional wooden junk. After check-in formalities, you will enjoy a stunning local seafood lunch onboard as the boat cruises into the mystical bay. The guide will show you the most beautiful places in Halong Bay and you will learn more about how Halong Bay is formed.
In the afternoon, you can transfer to an island, climb to the summit for a panoramic view of Halong Bay and go swimming in the emerald water. Otherwise, you may sunbathe on the boat’s sundeck to enjoy the tranquility of the bay. Later, you may choose to kayak among the hidden areas of the bay. Back on board, you can enjoy cocktails and watch the sunset over the bay before enjoying a lavish dinner in the dining room. This evening, you can enjoy the experience of night fishing for squid, and socialize with other guests over drinks. Finally, return to your cabin for a good night’s sleep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Notes: Itinerary may vary slightly based on your selected junk boat’s program.
Tai Chi in Halong Bay overnight cruise
Activities: Enjoy another relaxing morning in Halong Bay, take part in some activities before saying goodbye to Halong Bay to take the transfer back to Hanoi.
Wake up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. You might like to take this opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay or participate in a morning Tai Chi session on the top deck before a wonderful breakfast. We then head off to explore the beautiful limestone grotto. Back on board, we have a final glimpse of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while cruising back to the dock. After disembarking, we take the bus back to Hanoi for ending 2 day 1 night Halong Bay Overnight Cruise itinerary. You will then have free time before an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Notes: The itinerary for Halong Bay trip may change slightly depending on the cruise you choose.
Old Quarter of Hanoi
Activities: Transfer to the airport for your flight home or to the next destination.
Have free time for last minute shopping in Hanoi, then transfer to Hanoi Airport for your onward flight. End of 11 Day Itinerary in Siem Reap and Vietnam.
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Meals: Breakfast
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Angkor hospitality and grace takes centre stage at the Tara Angkor Hotel, a 4-star offering in ancient Siem Reap. The grand design of the building and its gorgeous grounds offers you the perfect escape, conveniently located just outside of the town for maximum quietness.All of our rooms contain high-quality amenities and a décor that harks back to ancient Angkor and its beautiful art. Comfortable furnishings and chic bathrooms throughout bring Angkor tradition into the 21st century.In our lounges, restaurants, bars and at our spa and pool, you will find many ways to enjoy the serenity of Angkor, the civilisation of which was centered a mere 5.5km up the road. The centre of the town is just 1km away, providing convenience but also seclusion from the hustle and bustle.
5-star opulence awaits you in Siem Reap, at the Sokha Angkor Resort. Our grand establishment has a long history in Cambodia, and our roots are still deeply entrenched in everything that we do. Even in this new age of luxury, you will find our ancient Angkor heritage manifested across ornate wood, elaborate décor and a service of the most perfect display of hospitality.In each of our rooms, you will find a level of luxury unreached by many other hotels in Cambodia. Enormous beds and comfortable colonial features, like the chaise lounge, will provide the relaxation while charming wooden furnishings and exquisite garden and pool views from the window keep you grounded in luxury.Despite offering the perfect retreat from Siem Reap’s busy streets, the Sokha Angkor Resort is within easy walking distance of Pub Street, the Old Market and other central Siem Reap attractions. The largest attraction of all, Angkor Wat, is a mere 5.5km away, while the airport lies just 7.5km to the west.
A mere 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 3-minute drive from Dong Xuan and the weekend night market lies the lavish Gondola Hotel. Along with the open-plan communal areas like the restaurant and the rooftop bar, The Gondola Hotel features rooms with windows affording either lake or city views. Every room features effective air conditioning and a safety deposit box for your comfort and security. For working or relaxing, the accompanying lounging area comes complete with a desk and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathrooms come with either a bathtub or shower option.The Gondola Hotel is your home base for travelling around Vietnam. We are located just 10 minutes from Hanoi’s central Train Station and about 35 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport via car. The tour desk at the Gondola Hotel provides you with reliable information as well as the convenience of ticket buying and tour booking services. Motorbikes and cars are also available to rent from the hotel. Return back to the Gondola Hotel after a day of activities to a soothing massage, or head upstairs to our rooftop bar to enjoy a drink and the panoramic views of the city at sunset. The Gondola Restaurant provides a great mix of Vietnamese and European food throughout the day.
The amenities at the Boss Legend Hotel make it one of the more unique hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Boss Legend Hotel is one of the hotels to feature an outdoor swimming pool and our many services include event banquets, a fully equipped gym and a relaxing sauna and spa, perfect for leisure and business travellers alike. Its central location puts you in close touch with some of Hanoi’s best attractions – Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, while just slightly further afar lies Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. The Boss Legend Hotel features 80 stately rooms, from comfortable City View suites to the palatial Presidential Suite.
The finest of Hanoi’s hotel accommodation awaits. The Hotel De L’Opera MGallery Collection, is the embodiment of the class, prestige and international recognition of Hanoi, our phoenix from the ashes of Vietnam’s past. Situated on Trang Tien Street, a mere minute’s walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Water Puppet Theatre and the opulent Trang Tien Plaza, you will enjoy the finest that Hanoi has to offer, both inside and outside the hotel. At Hotel De L’Opera, you will bear witness to the top level of Hanoi’s wonderful hospitality, available to you at any time of the day throughout 107 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Between the marble lobby and exquisite indoor courtyard, you will receive the warmest of welcomes, before finding the deep shades of elegance draped across your room. The gorgeous indoor pool, well-equipped gym and professional spa are some of the added benefits of a stay with Hotel De L’Opera. Our priority is your satisfaction, to which end our staff will work tirelessly. You will receive nothing but a 5-star service through La Fee Verte, our beautiful bar, Café Lautrec and our resplendent Satine Restaurant.
As a European-style mountain chalet, the Sapa Dragon Hotel pays homage to the French colonial past of Sapa, along with its ancient Vietnamese origins and their continuation today. Situated about 1,650 metres above sea level, your stay at the Sapa Dragon Hotel will be draped in a natural grandeur bestowed by the Hoang Lien Mountains, with soaring peaks creating an excellent backdrop to a wonderful stay.Throughout our range of rooms, you will be presented with very pleasant options for your stay in Sapa. Warm lighting and highly comfortable bedding are universal from the Superior Room to the Suite, with quaint wooden bathrooms and viewing balconies offering a chalet-like retreat for our guests. Modern amenities abound in the air conditioning, wall-mounted TV and shower.The location of the Sapa Dragon Hotel in a more secluded corner of Sapa town means that you can find peace amongst the energy on show here. Still, the convenience to its attractions is some of the best in Sapa; the Notre Dame Cathedral is just 400m away and Sapa Lake just 700m.
The extensive and gorgeous exterior of the Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa suggests just some of the opulence and comfort to be found within. This immaculately adorned hotel has grand marble and burnished wood running throughout, extending to the many rooms spanning four accommodation options. Along with warm decoration, each room is fitted with comfortable bedding, modern amenities such as air conditioning and TV, large windows and a very well appointed bathroom, ensuring an extremely pleasant stay in beautiful Sapa.In further pursuit of this aim, our restaurant and café encapsulate a luxurious atmosphere for your enjoyment of international and Vietnamese food and beverages. In addition, the Legend Spa provides an excellent means of relaxation and a space for tranquility in the bustling town. With one of the most central locations in all of Sapa town, you will find travelling around the area to be of the utmost ease and cafes and restaurants just beyond arms’ reach. Just to the left of the front doorstep is Sapa Lake and community garden, with Sapa Park just 300m away and Ham Rong Mountain 400m beyond that.
Located among the Hoang Lien Mountains, Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa offers an assortment of outdoor activities and leisure facilities. This 4-star resort is the only luxury hotel in the region with beautifully decorated rooms and suites blending perfectly with the natural surroundings. Impressed by accented wooden decor and luxurious dining as well as professional staff, tourists coming here will receive the best memories for their trip to Sapa.
Known worldwide for its elegance and beauty, the graceful swan glides slowly through the water, just as we do in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay. The Swan is a source of inspiration for romantic stories; your own romantic story in Halong Bay should begin with Swan Cruises.12 deluxe cabins offer passengers untold luxury. This continues throughout our beautiful restaurant and wide sundeck, along with every small detail of the ship, all of which are coated in elegance. Our staffs are a close-knit group and they will always serve you with a smile.Choose Swan Cruises for a sophisticated time in Halong Bay.Among the cruises in Bai Tu Long - The Northern part of Halong Bay, Swan Cruises is one of the good option for you to enjoy your trip in the less touristic area.
For all the beauty of Halong Bay and its wide-open seascape of incredible, natural features, the increasing popularity of the bay has put a strain on its waterways and diminished its feeling of absolute freedom. Along its southern route, Lan Ha Bay, the unrestrained nature holds as strong as ever, projecting its beauty to those explorers on the V’Spirit Premier Cruise– The newest cruise in Halong, Lan Ha Bay.Not only does the V’Spirit Premier provide access through this untapped wilderness, but it does so in a style befitting the beauty of Lan Ha Bay. This modern cruise is highly traditional in nature, with wooden decks and billowing sails set atop a safe and secure steel frame. Its luxury stretches from the cabins below to the sundeck above, encompassing a restaurant where exquisite, 5-star meals are served.Between 2 and 3 days in Lan Ha Bay, we engage in activities that bring its beauty directly to you. Kayaking, swimming, cycling, trekking and riding through caves on a local wooden boat will show you that there is still a serene appeal to find in the luxuriant world of Halong.Travel with V’Spirit Premier Cruise - one of the best cruises in Halong Bay and you will have great time.
As the first 5-star cruise ship in Halong Bay, The Aphrodite Cruise; named for the Greek goddess of love and beauty; fittingly serves its purpose with a luxurious service designed to help you get the most out of this romantic region. With 17 cabins in four different classes, you are sure to find the same bountiful pleasure you would expect from any 5-star service; from 100% cotton sheets to a 32-inch television and beyond. 17 to 22 square metres of space per cabin means that you will have the time and space to unwind at your leisure.The Aphrodite Cruise makes your family trips, solo travels, friends trips, or honeymoon time to Halong Bay one of the utmost splendour. Whether you are on the gorgeous open-air sundeck, in the lavish dining room, or in a state of bliss in the Jacuzzi or sauna, our staff are trained to provide a world-class service befitting of a world-class destination.Our dedication to the protection of Halong Bay’s fragile environment is what sets us apart from other tours. We are thorough in our recycling efforts and encourage our customers to take a similar approach.
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