Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia
Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia
Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia
13 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Visiting: Arrive In Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise (Embarkation), Ha Long Bay Cruise (Disembarkation), Danang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Asia
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Tour code:
IAV1-2025
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Explore the highlights Southeast Asia on this fascinating Independent Globus tour. You’ll begin in Hanoi, Vietnam, with guided sightseeing and a cyclo ride through the ancient Old Quarter where merchants trade as they have for centuries. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s humble cottage, as well as the mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, and the 900-year-old Temple of Literature. Embark on an overnight cruise on stunning Ha Long Bay, with its 3,000 limestone islands carved by time into spectacular landscapes rising from the Gulf of Tonkin. Taste traditional Vietnamese cuisine and visit spectacular caves, tunnels, and pristine beaches during your cruise. Take a walking tour in ancient Hoi An town and sample the region's famous Cao Lau noodle dish. You’ll have plenty of I-time to relax at the beach or on a day trip to historic Hue. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the city’s many famed landmarks, including the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Take an excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels—an extraordinary network of passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. In Siem Reap, visit the largest temple complex in the world—including incomparable Angkor Wat. See the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom with some 200 faces carved in 54 towers. Meet with the children at a local school and venture on to Ta Prohm—virtually untouched and wrapped in ancient tree roots around its ruins.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Hanoi,Vietnam
Location: Arrive In Hanoi, Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAMWelcome to Vietnam! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• This morning, enjoy a private guided tour of the city. First, take a cyclo ride though the ancient streets of the fascinating Old Quarter. Here, merchants trade as they have for centuries. • Then, visit the mausoleum and the humble cottage from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. Next on the agenda: One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. • Also, visit the ancient Temple of Literature, more than 900 years old and Hanoi’s first university.• Enjoy lunch at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that teaches local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities.
HANOI• This morning, enjoy a private guided tour of the city. First, take a cyclo ride though the ancient streets of the fascinating Old Quarter. Here, merchants trade as they have for centuries. • Then, visit the mausoleum and the humble cottage from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. Next on the agenda: One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. • Also, visit the ancient Temple of Literature, more than 900 years old and Hanoi’s first university.• Enjoy lunch at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that teaches local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities.(B,L)
Day 3: Hanoi,Ha Long Bay Cruise (Embarkation)
Location: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise (Embarkation)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HANOI–HA LONG BAY CRUISE (EMBARKATION)• A private transfer takes you from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Hon Gai, gateway to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. • Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise that takes you to explore the tunnels, caves, pristine beaches, and floating villages that are sprinkled across the bay. • Visit a working pearl farm to see the process of pearl cultivation in the area, then visit a nearby island for a swim or a walk to the top of the island for panoramic views of the bay.(B,L,D)You may consider a massage or spa treatment onboard your boat.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay Cruise (Disembarkation),Hanoi,Danang,Hoi An
Location: Ha Long Bay Cruise (Disembarkation), Hanoi, Danang, Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Early birds can participate in a tai chi demonstration on the Sun Deck at the break of dawn. • Later, explore the massive caves found in the bay to see the dramatic formations inside the caverns before disembarking later in the morning.• A private transfer brings you to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. • Upon arrival, transfer to nearby Hoi An, a charming trading town that has been largely preserved with influences from China, Japan, Portugal, and France.
HA LONG BAY CRUISE (DISEMBARKATION)–HANOI–DANANG–HOI AN• Early birds can participate in a tai chi demonstration on the Sun Deck at the break of dawn. • Later, explore the massive caves found in the bay to see the dramatic formations inside the caverns before disembarking later in the morning.• A private transfer brings you to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. • Upon arrival, transfer to nearby Hoi An, a charming trading town that has been largely preserved with influences from China, Japan, Portugal, and France. (B)
Day 5: Hoi An
Location: Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Start today with a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town including an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. • For lunch, sample Cao Lau, a distinctive dish with smoked, chewy noodles only made here in Hoi An. • Afterwards, take a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside before visiting with a local farmer.
HOI AN• Start today with a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town including an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. • For lunch, sample Cao Lau, a distinctive dish with smoked, chewy noodles only made here in Hoi An. • Afterwards, take a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside before visiting with a local farmer. (B,L)
Day 6: Hoi An
Location: Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
HOI AN• Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps spend it at the beach, take a full day excursion to historic Hue, or explore pottery and wood carving villages.
Day 7: Hoi An,Danang,Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Hoi An, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Transfer to nearby Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many.
HOI AN–DANANG–HO CHI MINH CITY• Transfer to nearby Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many.(B)
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Start your private guided sightseeing with a walking tour of the city’s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. • Next, visit the moving War Remnants Museum, followed by bustling Ben Thanh Market, the largest and oldest in the city.
HO CHI MINH CITY• Start your private guided sightseeing with a walking tour of the city’s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. • Next, visit the moving War Remnants Museum, followed by bustling Ben Thanh Market, the largest and oldest in the city. (B,L)
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
HO CHI MINH CITY • Today, enjoy a half-day private guided excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout during the war. (B)Sample a sweet Vietnamese iced coffee or stop at for a drink at one of the city’s iconic rooftop bars.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City,Siem Reap,Cambodia
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Today, fly to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are unmatched among the world’s ancient ruins.
HO CHI MINH CITY–SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA• Today, fly to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are unmatched among the world’s ancient ruins. (B)
Day 11: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SIEM REAP• Your private guided sightseeing starts at the best preserved of all the temples—Angkor Wat, honoring the Hindu god, Vishnu. • Next stop is Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. (B,L)You may consider a Apsara dinner show featuring traditional Khmer music and dance or an exciting performance of Phare, The Cambodian Circus.
Day 12: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast
SIEM REAP• Continue exploring the Angkor temple complex on a private guided tour. • Start at Banteay Srei, a unique, small temple outside the main complex built from red sandstone and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. On your return journey stop at a local school to interact with the children.• Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched, unlike many other temples. Here, the jungle surrounds you, and tree roots grow over and through the ruins. The afternoon is at your leisure.(B)Explore the temple complex further or take a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see a floating village.
Day 13: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
SIEM REAPYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Day 13: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Moevenpick Hotel Hanoi, Paradise Elegance in Ha Long Bay, Hotel Royal Hoi An, Caravelle Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, and Borei Angkor Resort & Spa in Siem Reap.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 1 dinner are included.
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Guided Tours
Private guided tours in Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap.
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Transportation
Private transfers between locations and flights from Hanoi to Danang, Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, and Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap.
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Cruise
Ha Long Bay cruise with activities such as tai chi demonstration and cave exploration.
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Cultural Experiences
Visits to historical and cultural sites including the Old Quarter in Hanoi, One Pillar Pagoda, Presidential Palace, Temple of Literature, Hoi An Ancient Town, War Remnants Museum, and the temples of Angkor.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Vietnam and Cambodia are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Vietnam and Cambodia are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily; 5 lunches; 1 dinner
UNESCO Sites
Angkor Thom|Angkor Wat|Banteay Srei|Bayon Temple|Ha Long Bay|Hoi An Ancient Town|Ta Prohm
Accommodation
Hanoi: Moevenpick Hotel Hanoi; Ha Long Bay: Paradise Elegance; Hoi An: Hotel Royal Hoi An, Mgallery Collection; Ho Chi Minh City: Caravelle Saigon; Siem Reap: Borei Angkor Resort & Spa.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes private transfers, flights between cities, and a cruise on Ha Long Bay.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities are included in the tour of Hanoi?
In Hanoi, you will enjoy a private guided tour of the city, including a cyclo ride through the ancient streets of the Old Quarter, a visit to the mausoleum and the humble cottage from which 'Uncle Ho' ruled Vietnam, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, and the ancient Temple of Literature. You will also have lunch at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that teaches local children restaurant skills.
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What can I expect during the Ha Long Bay Cruise?
During the Ha Long Bay Cruise, early birds can participate in a tai chi demonstration on the Sun Deck at dawn. You will also explore the massive caves in the bay to see the dramatic formations inside the caverns before disembarking later in the morning.
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What are the highlights of the walking tour in Hoi An?
The walking tour in Hoi An includes visits to an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese assembly hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. You will also sample Cao Lau, a distinctive dish with smoked, chewy noodles only made in Hoi An, and take a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside before visiting with a local farmer.
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What historic landmarks will I see in Ho Chi Minh City?
In Ho Chi Minh City, you will see famous and historic landmarks such as Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market.
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What is the significance of the temples in Siem Reap?
The temples in Siem Reap, constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, are unmatched among the world’s ancient ruins. They include Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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