The Culture & Cuisine of Vietnam & Cambodia

Arrive at the airport, receive a warm welcome from our Luxtripper guide, making you feel at home, and you will be off to a smooth transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Saigon at 5* La Siesta Saigon, Ho Chi Minh.

In the afternoon, you get free time for yourself. Head to the hotel’s elegant spa to enjoy signature treatments, including relaxing total foot treatment, Himalayan salt stone massage, and body massage. Or, you can unwind and chill at the rooftop swimming pool, admiring the spectacular Saigon views.

Get on an exciting sightseeing tour where you discover Saigon’s famous points of attraction such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Unification Palace, the Old Saigon Post Office and Cholon, the city's lively Chinatown. Relish the traditional ‘pho’ dish, a favourite among the locals, for lunch on Pasteur Street.

Enjoy the afternoon hours relaxing at the hotel, or you can head out to explore the beautiful city on your own accord. Several notable cathedrals, opera houses, streets, and markets are located close to your accommodation, which you can cover.

Board your flight to Siem Reap and transfer to your 5* Borei Angkor Resort & Spa, where you stay for 3 nights. Take time out for some rejuvenating self-care at the hotel’s luxury spa featuring private havens offering utmost bliss and tranquillity.

The day is one of the highlights as it contains an exploration of the world-famous Angkor area. Start with exploring the magnificent ancient ruins at the South Gate of Angkor Thom. This is one of the best-preserved entrances to the royal capital city. The thing that will draw your attention here is the series of colossal human faces carved in the stone.

Discover the stunning Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Experience the awe of exploring the largest and most complete Angkor Wat.

Have a reflective stroll around this masterpiece that is filled with several galleries equipped with columns, courtyards, pavilions, and ponds with water reflecting the towering temple and the surrounding jungle. In the evening hours, relish a sumptuous dinner while enjoying the captivating Apsara Dance show in Siem Reap. The Apsara Dance form is a traditional dance with women wearing colourful sarees and telling stories and paying homage to gods, goddesses and Khmer heritage.

Spend the day at leisure as per your wish.

You may want to visit the hotel’s tropical pool that has a dazzling poolside where you can unwind after having something from an eclectic selection of dishes and cocktails. Enjoy a tranquil time at the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, which has been recognised as one of the top-rated swimming pools in the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Board your flight to Da Nang and on arrival, transfer to your Hoi An hotel, Boutique Hoi An Resort, for a 3-night stay.

During your time here, immerse yourself in the rich culture of the beautiful Vietnamese town of Hoi An. Have a satisfying experience savouring delectable Vietnamese cuisines, unwinding at the sparkling swimming pool, and enjoying your stay in bright sea-facing rooms.

Have a profound and calm walking tour through the dazzling, narrow, winding streets leading up to the ethereal 400-year-old Japanese-covered bridge (built by Japanese tradesmen, hence the name). You also explore the local market.

In the afternoon hours, transfer to South Hoi An to explore the Vietnam Wildlife Sanctuary on a river safari (the sanctuary is the first and only one in Vietnam). Beyond such exciting wildlife adventures, enjoy rich and entertaining special art performances (UNESCO-certified) at Folk Island in Hoi An. The water musical and outdoor performances bring together music, lights, water, rhythm, and fire with vibrant laser effects for a memorable experience.

Enjoy beautiful Hoi An sunsets in the evening as you unwind by the sea, providing a spectacular backdrop with cool and tranquil waves hitting the gorgeous white sands. For the night, our talented chefs are going to serve you eclectic local cuisines for a memorable and romantic candle-lit dinner on the beachfront for an unforgettable experience.

Today, you can spend your day exploring the gorgeous town of Hoi An. This well-preserved ancient town of Hoi An has endless scope for exploration and adventure.

You can visit the famous Hoi An Night market, where you find several stalls selling street food and local souvenirs, and walk at leisure around the famous central market, where you taste the vibrant local culture up close. Another thing that is recommended is temple hopping, where you can cover several temples, such as the Ba Mu Temple, Quan Cong Temple, and various smaller temples.

Get a transfer to Hue for a two-night stay at the 5* Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel.

On your way to your accommodation, you will visit the graceful Tu Duc Mausoleum. The legend has it that the renowned Emperor Tu Duc, the fourth ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam's last imperial family, wanted his final abode to blend harmoniously with nature.

Relish an amazing royal banquet served to you at a nice local restaurant.

Today, you visit the magical Thuy Bieu village, which invites you into a world of ancient beauty. It will be a memorable experience. Here, you get an insightful cooking class at Thuy Bieu village. Have an immersive experience trying and tasting the diverse techniques and flavours of Hue Cuisine.

Board your flight to Hanoi to enjoy a two-night stay at the 5* Peridot Grand Hotel. You may like to get on a cycle tour taking you around the Old Quarter, where you enjoy a very entertaining Vietnamese water puppet show by late afternoon. Later, relish sumptuous local delicacies at a restaurant.

Today, you explore the stunning Hanoi countryside. Take part in a hands-on cooking class with a local family, where you enjoy lunch together later.

Continuing with your journey, take a local ferry across the river to Bat Trang Village, which is a famous 700-year-old pottery village. Further, you would love a leisurely walking tour across the ancient village. Here, you visit the communal house and pagoda, and explore the lovely Bat Trang Market, which sells a variety of excellent ceramic products. Enjoy an enlightening ceramic workshop where you learn the complete process of pottery making. Enjoy learning the art of shaping and painting pottery; in the process, you create a unique souvenir to take back home with you.

Head to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam's famous UNESCO World Heritage site that consists of spectacular clustered limestone islets set on emerald waters and surrounding gorgeous beaches.

Board your deluxe junk once you are there and get ready for a laid-back and delicious lunch on the deck. Enjoy your 1-night cruise through the gorgeous Ha Long Bay / Lan Ha Bay.

Following that, you have the opportunity to enjoy a thrilling kayak trip through the lagoon waters and enjoy a refreshing swim. Or, you spend the time relaxing and chilling onboard, admiring the beautiful sunset.

Wake up early in the morning, take your space on the deck to witness the beautiful sunrise over the bay as you sip on your refreshing tea. The mornings here are misty and calm, and create a mystical atmosphere surrounding the limestone karts. Explore Ha Long Bay to your heart’s content, creating endless beautiful memories. Enjoy another hearty lunch on board before heading back to Ha Long City Pier for your transfer back to Hanoi, where you stay at the 5* Peridot Grand Hotel.

Morning hours are for your leisure, and you can take time out for souvenir shopping until it’s your time to board your flight for your onward journey.