Journey to the Heart

Vietnam & Cambodia

Indochina Odyssey

Witness the convergence of ancient cultures, tantalizing cuisine, and gorgeous wilderness, creating a true gem of travel. Southeast Asia brings together majestic landscapes and meaningful spiritual identities making this region so intriguing. Encounter these remarkable aspects and more on a BODHI tour of Vietnam and Cambodia.

A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures, this 14-day trip offers a combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches, ruins, urban culture, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise the Mekong for a day and overnight on a traditional sailing junk boat in Halong Bay and witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat. And although many activities are included, there is still plenty of time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure.

 

Highlights

Included

  • Accommodation for a total of 14 nights in carefully chosen hotels to properly experiment the rich culture of both countries
  • 3 local flights
  • 1 international flight from Vietnam to Cambodia
  • All transfers to and from the airport
  • Private transport throughout the tour
  • Hanoi guided tour of the city
  • Hanoi street food city tour
  • 1 night on a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay
  • Water activities on Halong Bay
  • Full board on Halong Bay (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • 1 night in Hoi An
  • Hoi An full day city tour
  • Full day tour with activities on Mekong Delta
  • Cable Car to Pineapple Island (the longest cable car in the world)
  • Activities included on Pineapple island
  • Entry fees to Angor Wat
  • Angor Wat guided tour
  • Siem Reap city food tour
  • Traditional Dance show in Siem Reap
  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, two dinners
  • Professional guide throughout the whole journey
  • Free time to rest, observe the wildlife, meditate and document your journey

 

Not included

  • International flights
  • Single Room Supplement
  • Tips
  • Covid testing
  • Local flights are subject to availability and time of booking where cost may increase
  • Travel insurance is not included
  • Any vaccinations are at the client’s discretion
  • Any other services or meals not mentioned in the main itinerary or above

 

Optionals

  • China Beach (My Khe Beach) and Golden Fingers Bridge (Optional) in Danang
  • Any other excursions not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 - Hanoi

Airport pickup (Time schedule to be confirmed)

Food tour in the Old Quarter: 4 hours

Day 2 - Hanoi

8.30 am: Visiting Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex (Presidential Palace, Mausoleum, House on Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda)
Bus boarding to Tran Quoc Pagoda
12.30 pm: Back to Town. Lunch on your own (we can offer some recommendation lunch place)
3.00 pm: Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple 5.00 pm: Bus taking guests back to the hotel

Day 3 - Ha Long Bay

8.15- 12.15 pm: On Bus travelling to Ha Long Bay
12.30 pm: Checking in Garden Bay Cruise
1.00 pm: Lunch on Board while the boat is cruising around the beautiful landscape 2.45 pm: Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave
4.00 – 5.30 pm: Kayaking and swimming at Cap La area
6.15 pm: Cooking class on the sundeck
7.00 pm: BBQ Buffet dinner on the sundeck

 

Day 4 - Halong Bay to Danang

6.30 am: Taichi class (optional) – guests can have coffee/tea before 7.00 am
7.00 am: Breakfast
7.45 – 9.00 am: Little bamboo boat ride to Vung Vieng fishing floating village
9.30 am: Checkout time
10.45 am: Brunch on Board
11.30 – 3.30 pm: On Bus back to Hanoi, on the way to Hanoi airport Domestic flight to Danang, - Time to be confirmed Arrive at Danang Airport, Boarding on 45 seats bus to Hoi An Ancient Town

Day 5 - Hoi An

7.30 am: Jeeps are ready at the hotel (4pax per jeep). We stop at an Ancient Banyan Tree for short break
9.00 am: Jeeps continue to explore the countryside before stopping at a very special market
The guide will explain the history and purpose of the fascinating piglets market
10.15 – 11.30 am: Visiting My Son sanctuary, our guide will explain the history of the religious sight which served as a burial place for the Cham Monarchs many centuries ago
11.45 – 1.15 pm: Back to Hoi An, Lunch on your own (we recommend Vy’s market) 2.30 – 4.30 pm: Visiting the Ancient Town: Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky House

Day 6 - Hoi and to Ho Chi Minh

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Time to be confirmed
On the way to the airport we can stop at the famous China Beach (My Khe Beach) and Golden Fingers Bridge (Optional) in Danang city for pictures
Bus pick up at Tan Son Nhat – HCMC airport transfer to downtown hotel

Day 7 - Mekong Delta

All day activities, trip depart from 7.45 am to 5.00 pm
Arrive at My Tho, guests will get across the Mekong River on a motorboat to Ben
Tre, a beautiful island with many orchards, a variety of tropical fruits, listens to the traditional South Vietnamese folk songs
Visiting coconut candy workshop
Lunch at the local restaurant nearby (included in the trip price)
Back to boat to visit the four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix)
On bus back to the hotel in HCMC around 5.00 pm

Day 8 - Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc Island

Time schedule flight to be confirmed
Bus transfer from hotel to HCMC Airport to Phu Quoc
Bus transfer from Phu Quoc Airport to hotel in town

Free day in Phu Quoc

Day 9 - Phu Quoc Island

8.30 am: On bus to downtown to get to the Port, guests get on a boat to go around Coconut Island, Roi Island to see Coral
12.00 pm: Lunch on board (included in the trip price)
1.30 pm: Back on Bus to go to Hon Thom (Pineapple Island) Cable Car – The Longest Cable Car in the World
5.00 pm: Back on Bus to get back to the hotel downtown

Day 10 - Phu Quoc Island

Free time on the island 

Day 11 - Cambodia - Siem Reap

Drop off to Phu Quoc Airport
Time schedule flight to be confirmed
Arriving at Sieam Reap airport, Cambodia around 7-8pm
Bus transfer to the Hotel in downtown Sieam Reap

Day 12 - Cambodia - Siem Reap

Siem Reap City Tour

Visit the temples of Angkor Wat, experience the Tuk Tuk to drive between other popular temples and then spending the afternoon to explore the town Visiting the War Musem, Siem Reap Art Center, Old Market, Pub Street... to enjoy shopping, drinking, tasting some of the delicious Cambodian cuisine

Day 13 - Cambodia - Siem Reap

Countryside bicycle riding in Siem Reap cycle back roads and unpaved paths beyond the Angkor temples through the rural villages , rice paddies , stop along the way to meet the locals, sample some local snacks, foods .. to get an up-close look at Cambodian village life and local customs, the distance of the ride would be 5 miles ( 8km ) and the rest is boarding the bus and stop a lot along the way for sceneries and interact with the locals, then get back to the town for dinner on your own and then Apsara Dance Performance

 

Day 14 - Cambodia - Siem Reap

Airport Drop-off 

End of a beautiful journey across South East Asia 

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