- Wander Hanoi Old Quarter
- Enjoy lantern-lit streets and age-old architecture in majestic Hoi An
- Astounded at hustle and bustle Saigon
- Enjoy the beautiful stunning of Halong Bay with a traditional boat cruise
- Discover symbols of Phnom Penh capital: Royal Place, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum, Wat Ounalom, Tuol Sleng Museum
- Uncover the beauty of Angkor Thom complex and Angkor Wat with many famous relics
18 Day Trails of Vietnam and Cambodia Tour
Tour Code: AVCS1-18
Price From

$2,699
Overview
Travel in style and stress-free on this fully inclusive tour, enabling you to fully immerse yourself in the unique Vietnamese and Cambodian culture.
See the stunning emerald-green water, caves, and limestone islands of Halong Bay with your own eyes, before catching an overnight train to the Lao Cai Province in Hanoi.
Then make your way to several rural villages in the Sapa Valley where you will see rolling green hills surrounded by towering mountains – truly a sight to behold. Whether you are cruising on a boat down the Mekong River or chatting with the locals in Phnom Penh, this tour has got all your travel needs covered.
Note:
As flight times, hotels, logistical services and days of travel can be subject to availability and modifications beyond our control, if cancellations or delays should occur, we will make a conscientious effort to secure alternative arrangements of similar value to those in our booking agreement.
Route
Hanoi (1N) – Halong Bay (1N) - Hanoi (1N) - Sapa (1N) - Hanoi (1N) – Hoi An (3N) – Saigon (3N) – Siem Reap (2N) – Phnom Penh (2N)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 2: Hanoi
Halong Bay
Today, you will take a 3.5-hour transfer by bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay, “a spectacular seascape sculpted by nature” by UNESCO due to its breathtaking caves and limestone pillars sitting on the water. Upon arrival, you will board a ship to explore the stunning scenery with a myriad of mysterious caves of all shapes and sizes.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise.
Day 3: Halong Bay
Hanoi
Lao Cai
Awake early and join a Tai Chi session on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea before exploring nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong Bay from the sundeck. Your driver will meet you at the Halong jetty then we drive back to Hanoi. In the evening, you will be transferred to the train station for your overnight journey to Lao Cai Province via railways.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Overnight on Train Hanoi – Lao Cai.
Witness the vastness, the beauty and all limestone formations of World Nature Wonder – Halong Bay from the air in 25 minutes.
Day 4: Lao Cai
Sapa
Tribal Villages Excursions
Arrive in Lao Cai early in the morning. You will be then taken to your hotel for breakfast and refreshment. Afterwards, discover Lao Chai village, Muong Hoa Valley, Black H’mong village and take a soft-trekking further to Ta Van village.
Please noted that today requires comfortable walking shoes as the trek will take approximately 3 hours.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa.
Day 5: Trekking to Ta Phin Village
Hanoi
Continue exploring Sapa’s local life on foot. The soft-trekking will last approximately 3 hours to Ta Phin Village. In the afternoon, take an approximately 6-hour drive back to Hanoi via express car. On arrival, check-in your hotel and enjoy the night at your leisure.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi City Tour
This morning, you will take a half day Hanoi City Tour to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (photo spot only, a monumental edifice built to commemorate the Vietnamese Revolutionary leader), One Pillar Pagoda (one of Vietnam’s two most iconic temples), Temple of Literature (known as the first university of Vietnam) and Tran Quoc Pagoda (one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
Enjoy a walk around the Old Quarter in the afternoon and have a taste of Northern Vietnamese delicacies such as stuffed pancake, Banh My, stuffed sticky rice balls, the unique egg coffee and many more.
Day 8: Hoi An Walking Tour
Start your walking tour around Hoi An in the morning. Visit popular highlights including the Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple and Phung Hung Old House. In the afternoon, freely explore the town or join one of our exciting optional tours.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.
A chance for you to experience all the typical features of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and master your cooking skills with unique recipes.
Optional A O ShowA O Show is a sophisticated cultural show featuring talented. This show will bring you on a journey from the rural to the urban life of Vietnam via a series of sketches and acts involving Vietnamese traditional props.
Optional Teh Dar ShowJoin us a fantastic cultural Teh Dar Show and immerse in an interesting story of Vietnamese highlanders. Get ready to be amazed at the stunning acrobatic movements of the skilled artists and feel the spiritual life’s beauty through an exceptional background live music.
Day 9: Hoi An Free Day
Today you are free at leisure to explore Hoi An ancient town.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.
Admire the astounding bridge lifted by two “hands of the Gods” in Ba Na Hill. From this amazing man-made wonders, you can enjoy the marvellous scenery of natures from above. Take this tour and walk among your fairy tales.
Optional My Son Sanctuary and Thanh Ha Village TourMy Son sanctuary, a great sample of ancient Champa civilization situated in the southern region of Vietnam. Stand astounded by a great number of exquisite stone sculptures, temples and towers nestled in a tropical jungle.
Optional Tra Que Vegetable Village – LunchObserve and try the local farming activities. Learn the process of planting vegetable such as raking the ground, sowing, watering, picking vegetables and many others. A light meal will be served during the tour.
Optional A O ShowA O Show is a sophisticated cultural show featuring talented. This show will bring you on a journey from the rural to the urban life of Vietnam via a series of sketches and acts involving Vietnamese traditional props.
Optional Teh Dar ShowJoin us a fantastic cultural Teh Dar Show and immerse in an interesting story of Vietnamese highlanders. Get ready to be amazed at the stunning acrobatic movements of the skilled artists and feel the spiritual life’s beauty through an exceptional background live music.
Day 11: Saigon City Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels
After breakfast, visit famous attractions of Ho Chi Minh City such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office (photo spot only), War Remnant Museum and dive into the colorful Ben Thanh market, one of Ho Chi Minh’s liveliest areas. In the afternoon, head to Cu Chi Tunnels, a byzantine maze of underground passages, chambers and booby traps used by both the Viet Minh and the Viet Cong during Vietnam-US war. The tunnel system had become legendary during the 1960s as a strategic military base and underground community life.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.
Day 12: Saigon
Optional Mekong Delta Tour
Explore Saigon at your own pace or book our optional tour to Mekong River area and enjoy an unforgettable experience along the mighty Mekong river.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.
Embark on a cruise to Ben Tre river and visit brickwork, coconut processing workshop, a local village making sleep mattresses. Continue taking a motor cart (xe lôi) or cycling through the green rice fields and vegetable plains. Lunch is served at the restaurant riverside. In the afternoon, sail through water palm creek by rowboat and get back to Hung Vuong Pier for departing to Saigon.
Day 16: Phnom Penh City Tour
This morning, you will take a Phnom Penh city tour to The Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Ounalom, and Central Market. Then discover the place where journalists camped on the eve of the Khmer Rouge takeover, followed by a visit to the ghostly building. Later on, continue to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime before heading to Choeung Ek Killing Field to learn about the atrocities that took place here. To end your journey today, you will have a chance to taste some Khmer snacks while learning about the sombre Cambodian history.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.
What's included
- International and domestic flights.
- Accommodation and meals in the itinerary.
- All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
- Water bottles during tours.
- Transportation by air-conditioning vehicles.
- Local English-speaking tour guides.
- Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
- Visa fees
- Tipping for driver and tour guide & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
- Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
*Actual accommodation may vary due to availability. However, equivalent quality is guaranteed.
Dates & Prices
indicates Lowest Price
Departure
Arrival
Price
Note
Thursday
25 May 2023
Sunday
11 Jun 2023
$2,699
Thursday
08 Jun 2023
Sunday
25 Jun 2023
$2,699
Thursday
15 Jun 2023
Sunday
02 Jul 2023
$2,699
Thursday
22 Jun 2023
Sunday
09 Jul 2023
$2,699
Thursday
06 Jul 2023
Sunday
23 Jul 2023
$3,099
Thursday
20 Jul 2023
Sunday
06 Aug 2023
$3,099
Thursday
03 Aug 2023
Sunday
20 Aug 2023
$2,699
Thursday
10 Aug 2023
Sunday
27 Aug 2023
$2,699
Thursday
17 Aug 2023
Sunday
03 Sep 2023
$2,699
Thursday
24 Aug 2023
Sunday
10 Sep 2023
$2,699
Thursday
07 Sep 2023
Sunday
24 Sep 2023
$2,899
Thursday
21 Sep 2023
Sunday
08 Oct 2023
$2,899
Thursday
05 Oct 2023
Sunday
22 Oct 2023
$2,699
Thursday
12 Oct 2023
Sunday
29 Oct 2023
$2,699
Thursday
19 Oct 2023
Sunday
05 Nov 2023
$2,699
Thursday
26 Oct 2023
Sunday
12 Nov 2023
$2,699
Thursday
02 Nov 2023
Sunday
19 Nov 2023
$2,699
Thursday
09 Nov 2023
Sunday
26 Nov 2023
$2,699
Thursday
16 Nov 2023
Sunday
03 Dec 2023
$2,699
Thursday
23 Nov 2023
Sunday
10 Dec 2023
$2,699
Thursday
07 Dec 2023
Sunday
24 Dec 2023
$3,499
Thursday
14 Dec 2023
Sunday
31 Dec 2023
$3,499
Fine Print
Deposit & Payment
First Payment
$100
Second Payment
$1,700
Final Payment
120 days
Booking Process

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How to Extend Your Stay
If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
- Follow the “Book Now” prompts, until you reach the “Anything else we need to know?” field
- Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
- After finalizing your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our Reservation team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.
Please note, a supplement of AU$200 per person (plus any applicable fare and tax differences) applies to deviate from the standard itinerary. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.
The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice, due 90 days prior to departure, and is strictly subject to availability.
Important Information
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Please be advised that tipping for tour guides, drivers and bellmen are required and will be collected by your travel consultant 7 days before you depart. A gratuity of 10AUD per person/day can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry as they have done an impeccable job to serve you through your holiday.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $690 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Paired Solo Traveller
Not available.
Group size: 6-30 pax
Triple Share
Upon your request except for cruises
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with SureSave to offer you competitive rates for your travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply to arrange your policy.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.
Australian passport holder is required to have a visa for travel to Vietnam. The visa is easiest to complete with Asia Vacation group and just need to pay AUD160 for Vietnam visa single entry.
Once approved, please ensure that you travel with the following documentation as they are required to present to customs upon arrival into the country.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
For Cambodia, you will obtain your visa when crossing the border from Vietnam to Cambodia. The cost of the Cambodian Visa is around USD$37 per person.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Flight Information
Airline
- Return economy airfare with Vietnam Airlines is supplied per voucher (including 1 x 30 kg checked baggage and 7 kg hand baggage per passenger).
- Internal airfare with Vietnam Airlines.
- Customers must send us the electrical copy of passport by scanning or taking the first page of your passport. By this way, we could secure the accuracy of your personal information to make a proper reservation for you.
- The airfare is non-refundable at all times.
Flights
- Flight itineraries will be provided only 30 days prior to departure. If you book our tour packages within 30 days, your flight itinerary will be provided within 7 days.
- Airline schedule may change or cancel before the itinerary and it is beyond our control. We will try our best to assist our customers, however, the customers are also responsible for reviewing your flight schedule prior to the departure. Moreover, you can contact your Travel Insurance provider to check whether you are covered by your policy.
Arriving early/Extending your trip: From $200 per person is applied for trip extension or early arrivals (subject to availability and applicable fare difference). If you wish to extend your trip, please note in your Booking Form then we will provide quotations for you. The fee above is just administrative only, no service included.
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