Compare 17 Day Vietnam and Cambodia by Go Vietnam Travel vs Vietnam in 9 days - Natural Wonders & Traditions - Charm by Exoticca

Day 1: Hanoi – City Discover

Meals: Lunch

9:30 Please go to our office in 64 Hang Quat Street – Hoan Kiem District - Hanoi and start our Hanoi city tour for 1 hour rickshaw

11:00 Street food tour with local tour guide as your Lunch on itinerary.

14:00 Motorbike to discover Hanoi city with beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda – Long Bien Bridge and Bat Trang Ceramic Village.

17:30 Back to Hostel Overnight in Hostel in Hanoi Old Quarter We recommend you to book The Signature Inn ( 33 Hang Dong - Hoan Kiem - Hanoi)

Base on your stay booking in hostel we will extend your stay today in same hostel so you don't need to move your luggage.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

8:00 Hotel pick up for tour to Pu Luong Nature Reserve

12:00 Stop in Mai Chau for Lunch in Pom Coong village (Thai Ethnic Village)

13:00 Walking tour in Mai Chau with Lac Village (Thai Ethnic Village)

14:00 We will come back to bus and heading to Pu Luong National Reserve

16:00 Check in Homestay in Don Village (Thai Ethnic Village) and start trekking through rice fields and stream in Don village

18:00 Back to Homestay for Dinner

Overnight in Homestay

Day 3: Pu Luong Full Day Trekking Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

8:00 Having breakfast

8:30 Full day trekking to visit many mountainous village (Don village – Kho Muong Village – Nua village – Huou village)

12:30 Stop in Nua Village for Lunch

16:00 Stop in Huou village - Check in Homestay and then going out for shower in Huou Village Waterfall

18:00 Have dinner at Homestay

Overnight in Homestay

Day 4: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

8:30 Breakfast - free time for you discover Huou Village with beautiful waterfall

9:30 Homestay check out and start our trip to see Water Wheel

13:00 Stop for lunch in local restaurant

14:00 Check in homestay in Tam Coc (Halong Bay on ricefield) – Ninh Binh

15:00 Bamboo boat to visit Tam Coc (Halong Bay on ricefield)

18:00 Having dinner

Overnight at homestay in Tam Coc

Day 5: Ninh Binh Full Day Outdoor Activity

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

8:30 Having breakfast, and then start our cycling trip in Tam Coc - Mua Cave for hiking from peak of Mua Cave with over view of Ngo Dong river

12:00 Back to homestay in Tam Coc for Lunch and relaxing

15:00 Start our fishing activity on rice field

17:00 Go to shopping in local market in Tam Coc to prepare your dinner by yourself

18:00 Start cooking with your skill

19:00 Having your dinner

Overnight in homestay in Tam Coc

Day 6: Ninh Binh – Halong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

7:00 Having breakfast and then go to Halong bay directly

12:00 Check in Halong Bay Cruise

13:00 Having Lunch on Cruise

15:00 Visit Amazing Cave in Halong bay

16:00 Go to Titop island for hiking, swimming and overview on top

17:00 Back our Cruise to take shower

18:00 Having dinner on Cruise

Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise

Day 7: Halong – Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

7:30 Enjoy morning landscape in Halong with tea and coffee served then have breakfast on board

9:30 Change onto a smaller cruise going to Lan Ha bay

11:00 Visit Monkey Island for swimming and hiking on top

12.00 Get on private small boat to go to a wild beach for swimming more and enjoy the lunch on wild beach

13.00 Continue to move to kayaking area for Cat Ba discovery. And then stop on floating fishing village to have more understanding about real life of fishermen on floating fishing village. Go directly to Viet Hai village by same boat (Belong to Cat Ba Island).

Check in homestay.

Overnight homestay in Cat Ba

Day 8: Cat Ba – Hanoi – Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

07:30 Enjoy spectacular view of the morning landscape of Viet Hai village while having breakfast.

08:30 Check out homestay, you use bike to the harbor and get on the transfer boat to Ha Long Bay again. Change onto Dragon Cruise. Relax and photograph wonderful pictures of Ha Long on the way back.

11:30 Have lunch on Junk while cruising back harbor and leave Dragon Gold Cruise. Start bus drive back to Ha Noi. Have a rest half-way to free your legs.

17:00 Drop you at restaurant in Hanoi. Having dinner and after that our tour guide and driver will bring you to Train Station.

Say goodbye to Northern Tour guide and Driver to take overnight Train from Hanoi to Hue. Overnight on Train

Day 9: Hue

12:00 Our tour guide in Center of Vietnam and Driver will pick you up from Train station. Check in hotel in Hue

14:30 Tour guide and driver will pick you up and visiting Hue citadel with Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Hall of Mandarins and the Forbidden Purple City

Thien Mu pagoda. Cruise the beautiful Perfume River by dragon boat visiting some local villages along river and enjoy the sunset

Overnight in 3 star hotel in Hue

Day 10: Hue – Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

09:00 Our driver will pick you up at your hotel to go to visit Minh Mang Tomb and then move directly to Hoi An Town. Check in homestay in Hoi An (near An Bang Beach for swimming).

Overnight Homestay in Hoi An

Day 11: Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

Free and easy day for you to discover Hoian Ancient Town, An Bang Beach. Overnight in homstay in Hoian

Day 12: Hoi An – Da Nang City Flight To Ho Chi Minh Airport - Cu Chi Tunnel

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Today, check out and go to Danang Airport – Flight to Ho Chi Minh and visit Cu Chi tunnel.  Overnight  in 3 star hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Rang - Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This day, go to Can Tho province – Vinh Long fruide orchards – Cai Rang floating market.  Overnight homestay in Cai Rang.

Day 14: Cai Rang - Chau Doc

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Start with an early morning boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market and marvel at the mounds of fruit and vegetables on display as you experience the market at its busiest time of day. Cruise through the small channels to visit a rice noodle making village, and then break for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc and venture into the Tra Su Cajuput Forest to visit a wild bird sanctuary. Discover the diversity of the splendid canals deep in the forest as you look for storks, cranes and other tropical birds. Return to Chau Doc to check in to your overnight accommodation.

Day 15: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Following breakfast in the early morning, go for a short walk before pick-up at the river bank. Journey to the fish farms before traveling by speed boat to Phnom Penh. Check in Hotel  Evening tour Mekong River Sunset Cruise and Dinner Notes: You can get Visa to enter Cambodia on today. You need 2 your photos, 1 copy of your passport and 30$

Day 16: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

Morning free time to discover more Phnom Penh and then check our hotel to go to Siem Reap at 12. You will take about 4 hours on car 17:00 Check in hotel in Siem Reap Overnight in Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 17: Siem Reap tour - Angkor Wat

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Full day tour discorver Angkor Wat  Overnight in Hotel in Siem Reap.  Next morning we will send driver to pick you up to Siem Reap airport base on your flight time. End of your holiday

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrival at your US departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight to Hanoi. Night on board.

Day 2: Hanoi

Arrive in Vietnam and transfer to your hotel. Take the opportunity to explore this bustling city and get to know your surroundings. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on an orientation tour of Hanoi to discover the most emblematic sights of this historic city. Pass by old French colonial buildings and the Opera House on your way to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and Mausoleum, dedicated to the nation's founder.* Also see Ba Dinh Square and One Pillar Pagoda, which dates back to the foundation of the city. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, home to beautiful gardens and well-preserved architecture. Afterwards, enjoy a cyclo ride (a type of Vietnamese rickshaw) around the charming streets of the Old Quarter and visit a bustling local market. End your tour on the banks of beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, where you can learn about the legend of the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple. Transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Hanoi. * Please note: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is viewed from the outside on Mondays, Fridays and in the afternoons as it is closed at these times.

Day 4: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage area of outstanding natural beauty known for its limestone islands and glistening waters. Travel through the rich farmlands of the delta and witness the daily life of the Vietnamese villages. Arrive in Ha Long and board a traditional junk boat, to being your cruise on the bay with a welcome drink. Lunch on board. The cruise passes by many fascinating islets and may stop for a while to visit local fishing villages, caves and limestone islands. Relax at your leisure on the sun deck. Dinner and overnight on board. * There will be no guide on board.

Day 5: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

Brunch on board as the junk continues to cruise before you return to Ha Long port. Disembark and transfer to Hai Phong airport for a flight to Danang. On arrival, you will be met by your guide and then transfer to your hotel in the charming city of Hoi An, known for its pretty lantern-lit streets. Overnight stay in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour through the narrow streets of atmospheric Hoi An. This former port and UNESCO World Heritage site is full of architectural gems that show a range of influences. You can admire these charming houses along Tran Phu Street, one of the oldest in Hoi An, visit the 400 years-old Japanese covered bridge, the Chinese temple, and a traditional Vietnamese merchants house. The afternoon is free at your leisure. We recommend an optional Thu Bon River & Organic Village Excursion.* Overnight stay in Hoi An. * Optional Full-Day Thu Bon River & Organic Village Excursion: Experience real rural life in Vietnam with this full-day tour, which includes a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing many fishing areas. Stop at Van Lang Village to witness basket boat racing, before heading to Tra Que Herb Village, where local farmers will give you an insight into their organic produce. Enjoy a culinary masterclass in Vietnamese cuisine before enjoying a delicious lunch.

Day 7: Hoi An - Hue

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel along one of Vietnams most scenic highways towards the city of Hue. Along the way, stop at the white sands of Lang Co Beach and the top of Hai Van Pass for exceptional views. Arrive in Hue and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city's sights. Visit the Imperial City and the Royal Citadel. Much of the Citadel was destroyed during the Tet Offensive in 1968 but is gradually being restored. Next, visit King Khai Dinh Mausoleum and browse through a bustling local market. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Hue.

Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at the hotel. Early transfer to the airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit the moving War Remnants Museum which presents a partial, but riveting, view of the American War. Continue to the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the Indochina Governor-General and later President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until the fall of Saigon. The tour finishes with Notre Dame Cathedral and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in this exciting city.* We recommend an optional excursion to discover the magical Mekong Delta. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City. * Optional Mekong Delta Excursion: Depart to Ben Tre province crossing Rach Mieu bridge. On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier, hop on a motorized boat on the Ben Tre River, one of the tributes of Mekong River while witnessing the lively activities of local life along the way. Stop at a brick kiln and visit one of the many coconut processing workshops located along the canal. Take a motorized cart or bicycle along the shady paths and pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to discover everyday life on the river. Take a rowing-boat along a beautiful water palm creek before you return to the pier.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - US

Breakfast at the hotel. If your flight departs in the afternoon, we recommend the option to enjoy a half-day Cu Chi tunnels visit.* In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip. * Optional Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion: Spend the morning exploring the impressive tunnel complex of Cu Chi, dug in 1948 for guerrillas to escape the bombardment of French forces. Explore the underground villages and understand the history of the tunnels.