For those wanting to make sure that time spent in this region of the world affords the opportunity to experience a variety of landscapes, architecture and cultural exchanges then this Essential Cambodia and Vietnam tour is well worth considering.

Beginning in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, the one time ‘pearl of the Orient’ has a distinct colonial essence, conjuring up images of saffron robbed monks, sunset walks along the Mekong River and the glimmering spires of the royal palace. For many the highlight of any Cambodia trip is the ancient temples of Angkor. Flying from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, spend the following three days getting better acquainted with the mother of all temples and witnessing the economic progress of the country as you explore the epicenter of the new Cambodia.

Leaving Siem Reap behind for Ho Chi Minh reveals the dynamic face of Vietnam’s centre of commerce and culture, a city with seemingly endless amounts of energy and numbers of motorbikes. Saigon is a force to be reckoned with.  Discover the tranquil rhythms of river life as you embark on a voyage of discovery through the Mekong Delta and the vast assortment of waterways that are threaded through one of the worlds’ most fertile regions. Absorb the unique lifestyles of the rural Vietnamese venturing to coconut plantations and local villages offering memorable encounters and priceless moments for anyone accustomed to life in the west.

From here your Vietnam adventure gathers pace as the tour continues on to the Hoi An where visits to Thu Bon River to discover artisan villages where pottery and ships will be made. Travel north along the coast passing ubiquitous Vietnamese scenery en-route to Hue, the former imperial capital.  From here you will head on to Hanoi, a place that blends the grace of Paris with the dynamism of a rising Asian city and should be high on the agenda of all Southeast Asia travelers.

Complete this seamless journey through two of the regions most exciting destination with an over night stay on the majestic and mysterious Halong Bay.  Here, you will feast on a freshly caught seafood dinner amid 3000 islands ascending from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Those who have had the Halong Bay experience will testify this is as breathtaking as it gets.

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