Vietnam and Cambodia: 20 days in February or October 2027

Vietnam and Cambodia

Duration
20 Days
Category
Guided tour
French Accompanist
Date
Sunday February 21 2027
(1 autre départ disponible)

Description

The trip begins in Hanoi, among lakes, colonial avenues and an Old Quarter where each street is named after a trade. Ninh Binh unfolds its limestone peaks above the rice fields, and Ha Long Bay is discovered from a junk, with a night on board and squid fishing as the day ends.

A flight then leads to Hue, the former imperial capital, its citadel and the Perfume River. The mandarin road crosses the Hai Van Pass to the Golden Bridge, held up by two stone hands, then stops three nights in Hoi An, where lanterns light up along the port. In the south, Ho Chi Minh City keeps its Gustave Eiffel post office, and the Mekong Delta is explored by boat among the orchards.

Cambodia opens in Phnom Penh, between the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the Tuol Sleng memorial, which tells a still recent history. A stilt village precedes Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, from the smiling faces of the Bayon to Angkor Wat.

Highlights:
-Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta
-Four UNESCO sites: Hue, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay and Angkor
-A night on a junk in Ha Long Bay
-Water puppet show
-Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge by cable car
-Free day in Hoi An

Accommodation categories:
Hanoi: Thienthai Classic Hotel 4* or similar
Ha Long Bay: Golden Cruise or similar
Hue: Cherish Hotel 3* or similar
Hoi An: Hoian Beach Resort 4* or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Hotel Acnos 3* or similar
Phnom Penh: Clover Hotel 4* or similar
Siem Reap: Sokchea Hotel Angkor 4* or similar
Bangkok: Eastin Thana 4* or similar

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Flights with Turkish Airlines or another carrier
  • 3 domestic flights
  • Motorcoach transportation
  • 17 nights' accommodation, including one night on a junk
  • 42 meals: 16 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners
  • Services of a tour escort
  • Services of a tour guide
  • Scheduled activities (except optional ones)
  • Cruises on Ha Long Bay, the Perfume River and the Mekong
  • Water puppet show
  • Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge with cable car
  • Visit of Angkor
  • Dinner with traditional dance show
  • Audio guides
  • First checked bag fee charged by the airline
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care, baggage)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Baggage handling
  • Public transit
  • Visa fees
  • Thailand digital arrival card (ETA)
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

2 available departures

Itinerary

Flights to Hanoi.

Flights to Hanoi.

Hanoi (3 nights). Afternoon arrival, welcome and check-in. (D)

Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi. Drive through the karst mountains and rice fields of the 'Ha Long Bay on land', sampan ride, then the Dinh and Lê dynasty temples in Hoa Lu. (B, L, D)

Hanoi. Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, colonial Hanoi by cyclo, the Old Quarter and Train Street. Water puppet show in the evening. (B, L, D)

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay. Junk cruise among the limestone peaks, seafood lunch on board, squid fishing at nightfall. Night on board. (B, L, D)

Ha Long Bay – Hai Phong – Hue (2 nights). Tai chi at sunrise, cave visit, Hai Phong city tour and Hang Kenh temple. Flight to Hue. (B, L, D)

Hue. Thien Mu Pagoda, boat on the Perfume River, the Citadel and the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh, Dong Ba market. (B, L, D)

Hue – Da Nang – Golden Bridge – Hoi An (3 nights). Mandarin road over the Hai Van Pass, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge by cable car. (B, L, D)

Hoi An. Visit of the UNESCO-listed old town, a former merchant port with Japanese and Chinese influences. Free afternoon. (B)

Hoi An. Free day under the lanterns, or optional excursion to Tra Que vegetable village. (B)

Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights). Flight south. Orientation tour: central post office, cathedral, city hall, and visit of a lacquer workshop. (B, L, D)

Mekong Delta. My Tho and its stilt houses, boat ride on the Mekong, orchard and fruit tasting. (B, L)

Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi – Phnom Penh (3 nights). Cu Chi tunnels, then drive to Cambodia and border crossing. (B, L, D)

Phnom Penh. Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, National Museum, then the Tuol Sleng (S21) memorial. Dinner in town. (B, L, D)

Phnom Penh. Wat Phnom pagoda, Independence Square and Central Market. The rest of the day is free. (B, L)

Phnom Penh – Kampong Khleang – Siem Reap (2 nights). Stilt village on the lake and boat ride to meet the villagers. (B, L, D)

Siem Reap. Angkor Thom, the Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants, then Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakheng. Dinner with traditional dance show. (B, L, D)

Siem Reap – Bangkok. Free day or optional street food and countryside excursion. Flight to Bangkok, dinner and night near the airport. (B, D)

Bangkok – Return. Early transfer to the airport and return flights.

FAQ

Two departures in 2027, each 20 days and 17 nights: February 21 to March 12 and October 20 to November 8.

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.