A profound journey into the essence of Southeast Asia
This tour of Vietnam and Cambodia is designed for travelers seeking authenticity, living history, powerful nature, and genuine human encounters.
A journey that will take you from the mountains of northern Vietnam to the sacred temples of Angkor, passing through traditional villages, mythical bays, and cities steeped in history.
A unique, exclusive, and mindful experience, where each destination invites you to connect, explore, and let the magic of Southeast Asia transform you.
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Arrival at Hanoi airport, where your Spanish-speaking guide will be waiting for you. Transfer to the city (1 hour) and check-in at the hotel. Free time to relax or explore, to get a first impression of the city. Overnight in Hanoi.
Note:
● Standard check-in is at 2:00 PM. Early check-in is available upon request and at an additional cost.
Meals included: No
After breakfast, we begin our tour of Hanoi. Hanoi is currently the capital of Vietnam, a unique city in Asia with its tree-lined avenues, French colonial architecture, tranquil lakes, and oriental temples.
We start by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (interior tour with special service), Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, the Presidential Palace (exterior view), the One Pillar Pagoda, the Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, the country’s first university, founded in 1070.
In the afternoon, we continue our visit to the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays), where you can admire a diverse and interesting collection of Vietnamese culture. Finally, we visit Ngoc Son Temple, located on Hoan Kiem Lake. We took a cyclo tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the 36 Streets, where each street was once dedicated to artisans and workshops specializing in a particular craft.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast. Departure by road to Mai Chau, approximately three and a half hours from Hanoi.
This province is well known for its beautiful landscapes, with stunning panoramic views, beautiful green valleys, stilt houses, and rice terraces. We will make several stops along the way to take photographs of these breathtaking natural settings.
Arrival in Mai Chau, home to diverse ethnic groups of the region, recognized for their distinctive houses built on stilts with palm roofs and bamboo floors.
Lunch at a local family’s home.
Afterward, we will take a bicycle tour through these characteristic villages to discover the daily life of the local tribes, visiting villages such as Chiang Sai and Na Phin.
Overnight at the Mai Chau Ecolodge, located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains and rice paddies.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch with a local family
Breakfast. Pick-up from the hotel and departure by road to Ninh Binh province. After approximately three and a half hours of travel, during which we will discover unique landscapes, we arrive at our destination.
Once there, we head to Tam Coc (“three caves” in Vietnamese), known as the “Ha Long Bay on land.” This spectacular landscape was formed by the Ngo Dong River, which flows through the mountains. We will board a small rowboat to explore this unforgettable natural environment.
After disembarking, we will enjoy a walk through the village to reach the Thai Vi Temple, surrounded by beautiful rural scenery as we pass through endless rice paddies and a mysterious grotto that houses a sacred shrine.
Next, we will visit the Bich Dong Pagoda, located 2 km from Tam Coc, a place that was dubbed “The second most beautiful cave in Vietnam” by an ancient king.
Free time. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Notes:
You can choose to enjoy a leisurely bike ride in the Tam Coc – Bich Dong area (7 km, flat, easy terrain). Bikes are available for rent on-site at an additional cost of approximately USD 3–5 per bike, payable locally.
There are 150 to 250 steps to climb to explore the Bich Dong grotto and pagoda.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
8:45 – 9:30 Pick-up from your hotel in Ninh Binh and transfer to the meeting point.
9:45 – 10:00 Arrival at Hang Mua, the “Mua Cave,” one of the most attractive spots to enjoy panoramic views of Ninh Binh. We will ascend to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the breathtaking views of Tam Coc, in the Ninh Binh region.
11:00 – 11:30 Bicycle ride through the village to explore the magnificent rice paddies surrounded by limestone mountains along a unique route. During the ride, we will visit a local family in Tam Coc, a traditional Vietnamese family where three generations live together. Here you will have the opportunity to observe the architecture of their homes and learn about their daily life.
Next, we will continue with a guided tour to Bich Dong Pagoda, where you will learn more about Vietnamese history and understand the origins of Buddhism.
12:30 – 13:00 Arrival at the restaurant, time to freshen up and enjoy a special lunch featuring local cuisine, highlighting the yin-yang balance of Asian culture.
14:00 – 14:30 Arrival in Trang An and we will spend approximately an hour and a half exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour is conducted in a small boat rowed by locals, visiting numerous limestone formations, caves, and temples along the Sao Khe River.
16:00 – 16:30 Departure from Ninh Binh and direct return to Hanoi. Guests will be taken back to the meeting point in Ninh Binh; this option includes pick-up and drop-off in both Ninh Binh and Hanoi.
18:00 – 18:30 Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel or private residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. End of the trip.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
8:30 – 9:15 AM Pick-up in Hanoi (for guests using our company’s limousine bus).
12:00 – 12:30 PM Check-in at Pier 36 Tuan Chau.
12:30 PM Departure from the pier and start of the bay cruise.
1:30 PM Lunch on board.
2:00 PM After lunch, check-in to cabins and free time.
3:30 – 5:00 PM Activities in the Tra Bau area (filming location for the movie Kong: Skull Island). Guests can kayak and swim in the area, or enjoy the jacuzzi located on the bow of the third deck.
Note:
Swimsuits or a swimsuit are recommended.
Flip-flops are suitable for kayaking.
Equipment Reception:
Life jackets
Towels
Waterproof bags
(We recommend bringing a camera or mobile phone for taking photos)
Meeting Point: Reception, located at the rear of the second deck.
6:00 PM Enjoy the sunset party with complimentary cakes, peanuts, fruit, and tea. Participate in a cooking demonstration, enjoy happy hour, and have time to relax.
7:30 PM Dinner on board.
8:30 PM Evening entertainment: squid fishing, free time to relax, and overnight on the Erina cruise ship.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6:00 Tai Chi practice on the cruise ship’s deck.
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast: eggs, cake, coffee, and other options. You can skip breakfast if you prefer to rest a little longer.
8:30 – 10:00 Visit to the Dark & Bright Cave by boat. You can enjoy a rowboat ride accompanied by locals.
Alternatively, you can remain on board the cruise ship and enjoy free time to relax.
10:00 Return to the cruise ship.
10:30 Check out of your cabin. Leave your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist. Please take extra care of your valuables.
10:45 Lunch in the cruise ship’s restaurant.
11:45 Disembarkation from the Erina cruise ship and transfer by boat back to Tuan Chau Port.
3:00 PM Arrival at Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue.
Transfer to your hotel in Hue. Overnight in Hue.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, transfer by road to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, passing through the Hai Van Pass (“Ocean of Clouds”) and the picturesque Lang Co Beach, where we will stop for photos. During the journey, we will visit the Cham Museum.
Upon arrival, lunch at a local restaurant and then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang and the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh. Later, we will take a boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
Finally, transfer to Hoi An, a journey of approximately 3 hours. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
We will transfer you by bicycle (or car, upon request) to a local farm in the village of Tra Que. Upon arrival, you will receive an introduction to the village’s history, including fascinating information about vegetable cultivation and its uses in traditional Vietnamese medicine.
You will tour the vegetable garden and join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the soil with algae from the local lake. Other activities will include raking, sowing, harvesting vegetables, and much more.
After spending time with the farmers, we will dedicate the rest of the day to working the land until it’s time to prepare special dishes with a local family. You will enjoy “Tam Huu” (spring rolls) and “Banh Xeo” (local pancakes from the central region of Vietnam). This tour offers an authentic glimpse into the traditional life of the people of this village.
Afterward, we will return by car to Hoi An, leaving the afternoon free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your morning in Hoi An before transferring to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Saigon.
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city, where the hustle and bustle of modern life coexists with over 300 years of traditions and the richness of a colonial-influenced culture.
Transfer to your hotel in Saigon.
In the afternoon, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels.
At its peak, this tunnel system stretched for 250 km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and reached three levels of depth. The network included countless hatches, specially constructed living quarters, warehouses, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Today, the tunnels have become a major tourist attraction, offering visitors a unique experience and insight into what life was like underground during the Vietnam War. Be sure to explore the narrow tunnels yourself, and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try your hand at shooting the AK-47 rifle, used by the Viet Cong during the resistance war.
Return to Saigon, check-in at the hotel, and overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the spectacular Mekong Delta, located about two hours by road from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Once in Ben Tre, we will board a boat that will take us through narrow canals, surrounded by dense vegetation, to the heart of the delta. This is a completely different world, where life revolves around the river.
During the day, you will have the opportunity to sample many local products, including exotic and native fruits grown in the delta’s orchards, as well as visit brick makers and enjoy traditional coconut candies made in family-run factories. We will return to the riverbank with a ride in a “Xe Loi” cart, the typical vehicle of the region, and later by rowboat through canals surrounded by lush vegetation. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and continue with a panoramic city tour: stop and visit to the Reunification Palace (exterior view only), Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Central Post Office.
Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Take a direct flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Meals included: No
At 7:00 a.m., avoid the crowds and visit the picturesque Ta Prohm, which had almost vanished into the jungle and is still covered in vegetation, creating a strangely haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent tree roots, weaving their way between the temple’s massive stone blocks as if in an embrace, evoke sensations you will remember forever.
Next, continue your visit to the intricate Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat, one of the most impressive ruins in the world. The temple still preserves beautiful Apsara carvings from the Angkorian art era.
Lunch: on your own.
In the afternoon, explore the mysterious royal city of Angkor Thom and Bayon. Its 54-towered temple is breathtaking: at first glance, it appears as a shapeless mass of stone, but upon closer inspection, it reveals one face, then another, and another, until you are enveloped by the silent, weighty, and enigmatic gaze of half-closed eyes, which seem to come from a primitive and remote time.
Additionally, explore the surrounding area of the complex, including Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Lepper King Terrace, and the Royal Palace grounds. A unique experience awaits at Palalai Pagoda, one of the most beautiful pagodas in the region. Bring candles and incense sticks to participate in a private good luck blessing ceremony performed by local monks. Sit on a mat as the monks chant blessings and sprinkle you with holy water, a traditional practice believed to bring good fortune. Afterward, a sacred thread will be tied around your wrist, protecting you from evil spirits and accidents. Before continuing your journey, you will receive a small souvenir from the monks to commemorate this special moment.
Accommodation: Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, we’ll transfer you from Siem Reap to a beautiful rural village. You’ll begin by strolling through the village houses and witnessing the diverse and engaging activities of daily life. Examples include washing cars, selling gasoline in whiskey bottles, and tending to small food stalls on the streets.
Along the way, you can pick fruit from the trees, enjoy the views of this stunning area, and interact with the friendly villagers. A 30-minute ride in an old ox- or buffalo-drawn cart through the rice paddies will take us to a large local house, where you can observe the family going about their daily tasks, such as making rice wine and crafting their handicrafts. A family member will offer you fresh coconut and homemade rice wine to taste.
Learn to prepare traditional Cambodian cuisine in a beautiful traditional Khmer house in the rural village. Our cooking classes are entirely hands-on and interactive, with individual workstations. These include a visit to a local family to learn about traditional Khmer cuisine, local culinary customs, and superstitions.
Upon arrival at our Traditional Khmer House, your group and guide will be warmly welcomed by Mr. Ron and his family, the owners of the house. He will accompany you and your guide to visit his farm and garden and share the history of Cambodian cuisine. Mr. Ron will recommend the three best dishes for you to choose from, and you can enjoy learning to prepare your own meal in the privacy of his home, located in the village of Krobei Riel.
Enjoy a typical lunch and relax!
Afterward, continue with your guide to your next destination, a floating community. Upon arrival at the dock, you will board a motorized boat to visit a village of floating houses, where you can witness an incredible natural phenomenon: living respectfully and meaningfully on the lake. This is a great opportunity to witness one of the most amazing natural wonders of Cambodia and the world.
Optional cost: Kayaking in the floating village is available upon request.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Enjoy your last chance to relax in Siem Reap before being transferred to the airport for your flight home. This trip has come to an end, but your discovery of the beautiful countries of Indochina has only just begun, with many more journeys to reveal its vast grandeur and create wonderful new memories for your family. We must say goodbye for now, but we know we will see you again soon.
Note: The standard departure time is 12:00 PM. Late departures are available upon request for an additional fee.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Vietnam and Cambodia are a journey to the soul: landscapes that move you, temples that enchant you, and cultures that welcome you from the first moment.
Explore a collection of photographs that capture the magic of this journey: ancient temples nestled in jungle, endless rice paddies, the tranquil waters of the Mekong, vibrant cities, and smiles that will stay with you forever. Each image is a fragment of history, nature, and emotion—a window into the most authentic and memorable moments you’ll experience on this journey through Southeast Asia.
Throughout this comprehensive itinerary, you will discover the best of northern Vietnam, combining historic cities, spectacular natural landscapes, and authentic cultural encounters.
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