About the trip
What’s the most important thing to bring on a journey to Vietnam and Cambodia? Your bargaining skills! The art of haggling is a must at the bustling markets of Hanoi, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City where you can negotiate everything from luxurious silk to colorful ceramics to a tasty bowl of pho. The number one rule of thumb—always be willing to walk away. Luckily, there’s so much to walk toward on this colorful tour of Southeast Asia, including the fascinating wartime tunnels of Cu Chi, a fishing lesson on the Thu Bon River, and a breezy city cyclo ride around vibrant Hanoi. The picturesque pagodas of Hue and Hanoi are just a taste of what’s to come at the mystical temples of Angkor. Inside the “City of the God Kings,” you’ll find the architecturally magnificent ruins of Angkor Wat delightfully much more than you bargained for. Balance the high energy of Bangkok with the calming force of Chiang Mai by adding this dual city Monograms extension to your Southeast Asia tour. In Bangkok, you’ll cruise through its famous klongs, visit its calming Buddhist temples, and experience its vibrant city life. Then fly to Chiang Mai. Only reached by river or elephant trek until the 1920s, this ancient walled city in the picturesque Himalaya foothills still holds its remote charm – as well as more than 30 opulent temples.
Meals
Accommodation
Lotte Hotel Saigon
3 nights in Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Royal Hoi An, Mgallery Collection
2 nights in Hoi An
Hotel Saigon Morin
1 nights in Hue
Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre
2 nights in Hanoi
Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel
1 nights in Halong bay
Borei Angkor Resort & Spa
3 nights in Siem Reap
Amara Bangkok
3 nights in Bangkok
RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort
3 nights in Chiang Mai
Included in the price
Ho Chi Minh City
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from transfers to and from your hotel and included intra-vacation flights to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!Headsets throughout the tour
Ho Chi Minh City
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from transfers to and from your hotel and included intra-vacation flights to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!Headsets throughout the tour
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
HO CHI MINH CITY Walking tour along Dong Khoi Street past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theater, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visits to the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
HO CHI MINH CITY Scenic drive outside of the city to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Ho Chi Minh City with a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City–danang–hoi An
HO CHI MINH CITY Fly to Danang.DANANG Visit China Beach. Drive to Hoi An. HOI AN Free time this afternoon and evening. (B,D)
Day 5: Hoi An
HOI AN Cruise on the Thu Bon River includes a [LF] fishing lesson with a local fisherman where you’ll learn how to throw a ro (traditional round fishing net). Guided walking tour includes visits to an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 6: Hoi An–danang–hue
DANANG Visit the Cham Museum. Scenic drive north over Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) en route to Hue.HUE Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. (B,L)
Day 7: Hue–hanoi
HUE Visit to the Tombs of the Nguyen Emperors includes Khai Dinh Mausoleum and the Royal Tomb of Tu Doc. Fly to Hanoi. HANOI Free time this evening. (B)
Day 8: Hanoi
HANOI Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the Hanoi Hilton. [LF] Cyclo ride through the city. Walking tour through the Old Quarter. Dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance of the renowned [LF] Hanoi Water Puppets. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Hanoi–ha Long Bay
HANOI Scenic drive through the countryside en route to Hon Gai (gateway to Ha Long Bay).HA LONG BAY Afternoon cruise on Ha Long Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the caves and secluded bays. (B,L)
Day 10: Ha Long Bay–hanoi–siem Reap, Cambodia
HA LONG BAY Drive to Hanoi and fly to Siem Reap. SIEM REAP Free time this evening. (B,L)
Day 11: Siem Reap
SIEM REAP Visit Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple. (B,L)
Day 12: Siem Reap
SIEM REAP Visit Banteay Srai and Ta Prohm Temples. [LF] Traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance with dinner. (B,D)
Day 13: Siem Reap–bangkok, Thailand
SIEM REAP Fly to Bangkok.BANGKOK Free time this evening. (B)
Day 14: Bangkok
BANGKOK Guided sightseeing with visits to the Temple of the Dawn, Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Boat ride on the city’s klongs (canals). (B,L)
Day 15: Bangkok
BANGKOK Full day at leisure.(B)
Day 16: Bangkok–chiang Mai
BANGKOK Fly to Chiang MaiCHIANG MAI Free time this evening. (B)
Day 17: Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI Guided sightseeing with visits to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Day 18: Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI Guided excursion to visit the Lisu Hill Tribe. Walking tour through the village and visit the house of a Lisu shaman. Free time this afternoon. (B,L)
Day 19: Chiang Mai
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
