Day 1 HanoiThis best of Vietnam and Cambodia adventure begins on the streets of Hanoi. Shopping in one of the markets in the Old Quarter is a great way to spend an afternoon. Days 2-3 Halong BayEnjoy a buffet breakfast at KOTO, a restaurant that employs and trains local street children. Then head east to experience an impressive Halong Bay tour aboard a traditional sailing junk. Cruise through the dramatic karst scenery and share delicious meals overlooking Halong Bay. Days 4-5 HueFloat down the beautiful Perfume River aboard a traditional dragon boat passing pagodas and royal tombs. Reach Hue, a city bursting with history and culture which can be discovered in the fascinating Imperial Citadel. Days 6-7 Hoi AnTravel south to the captivating city of Hoi An. Walk along ancient alleyways and shop for artwork, wood carvings or have a new wardrobe tailor-made. Riverside Hoi An also boasts a number of local restaurants serving truly spectacular Vietnamese dishes. Days 8-10 Ho Chi Minh CityWeave through chaotic streets on a cyclo tour of some famous Ho Chi Minh tourist spots. Later, cruise up the Mekong Delta for a chance to experience the languid pace of Vietnamese village life. Days 11-12 Phnom PenhTravel from Vietnam to Cambodia. Discover the country's dark past in the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and at the notorious Killing Fields. In free time, discover the delights of Phnom Penh city including the Russian Market or Sisowath Quay. Days 13-15 Siem Reap/Angkor WatTemple-hop from sunrise to sunset to fully appreciate the magnificence of the Angkor Wat temples, including the Bayon and Ta Prohm. As the heart and soul of the ancient Khmer Empire, these temples of Angkor still evoke strong feelings of absolute awe and the panoramas here are truly remarkable. Day 16 BattambangExplore the floating village on Tonle Sap, water levels permitting, before heading to the charming rural city of Battambang. Here, uncover the architectural legacies of French colonialism, learn the intricacies of Khmer cuisine or amble along the scenic riverbanks. Days 17-18 BangkokTravel across the border to Thailand where there's time to have a massage, eat a pad thai and enjoy a cold beer before saying goodbye to this magical corner of Indochina.
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