7 Days Vietnam and Angkor Tour, Best Vietnam Cambodia Itinerary 7 Days

The Best Vietnam Cambodia Tour for One-week Stay

For a week-long journey in Southeast Asia, you should not miss this 7-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour. Starting from Hanoi, you will visit the capital’s landmarks, like Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum etc. Then take a relaxing cruise on Halong Bay to enjoy its glamorous scenery. Then travel to Cambodia, to spend a full day admiring the temples of mysterious Angkor Wat, and to explore the nature beauty of Tonle Sap Lake.

Travel Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Siem Reap

Day: 7

Best for: First-timers

Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle

Highlights

Get to Know Vietnam from the Capital, Hanoi

Explore the most graceful and atmospheric capital in Southeast Asia where the old Asia blends with the new Asia.

Enjoy a Halong Bay Cruise

Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hanoi, to fully enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the limestone islands, explore the caves, or simply go diving and swimming in the shimmering sea.

Focus on the Glory of the Ancient Khmer Dynasty

Take a full-day trip to Angkor Wat to discover the mystery behind the ancient stone faces.

Take a Boat Trip on Tonle Sap Lake

Cruise on the largest freshwater lake of Southeast Asia to see how the locals lead their life with nature.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi Tour

Today's tour starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil Temple of Literature.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Ethnology Museum.

At the end of today's tour, you will explore the Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay

After breakfast, you will transfer to Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.

After lunch onboard, you will visit Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.

Then, you can go to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.

Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.

The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.

Day 4: Halong Bay to Hanoi to Siem Reap

In the morning, you can join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the train station is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at Halong Bay.

On the way back to the harbor, you will explore Surprise Cave, also known as Sung Sot Cave. It is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. You will be amazed by the stunning karst limestone with neon lights.

After that, you will transfer back to Hanoi airport and take the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, you can have a good rest in the hotel.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.

Day 5: Siem Reap Tour

Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.

Your morning will begin with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider setting.

Then you will come to Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.

After lunch, you'll have the whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.

Day 6: Siem Reap Tour

After breakfast, you will first visit Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

In the afternoon, you will visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

Day 7: Siem Reap Departure

Say goodbye to Cambodia!

You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.

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Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide

Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary

All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Hotel accommodation

Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International flight to Hanoi and flight from Siem Reap

Vietnam visa and Cambodia visa

Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary

Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Vietnam and Cambodia Travel Restriction

In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, both Vietnam and Cambodia have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions. For traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia, you do not need to do any pre-trip testing.

However, before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.

And before entering Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificates. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.

We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.