Essential Vietnam & Cambodia

Fly to Hanoi.

Land Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore the city.

This morning, enjoy a captivating half day city tour of Hanoi. Visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and the bustling Old Quarter. The afternoon is free at leisure, ask a Regent Travel Specialist about adding one of the optional excursions. (B)

Drive by minibus 170km to Vietnam's most spectacular natural wonder, Halong Bay. Board a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and these famous emerald waters. Enjoy a seafood lunch as well as a swim (weather permitting). Overnight on Junk. (B,L,D)

Spend this morning cruising through new waters of the Bay. Brunch will be served on board before returning to Hanoi in the afternoon. Transfer to Hanoi railway station for the overnight train to Hue (1st class berth, shared cabin). Overnight onboard. (B)

Arrive in Hue railway station and drive to the hotel. Enjoy lunch with some local specialties in a local restaurant before heading out on a half-day tour of the Hue Citadel and Royal Antique Museum. (L)

This morning enjoy a boat trip on the Huong River and discover Thien Mu Pagoda. In the afternoon drive to Hoi An and explore this historic merchant town. Highlights include the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and an ancient merchant house. Stroll the vibrant riverside market which is be-decked with many colourful lanterns. (B)

Have a free day to explore this ancient town, or ask your Regent Specialist about booking an optional excursion. (B)

This morning is at leisure, speak to a Regent Travel Specialist about optional excursions. This afternoon transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival transfer to the hotel for 2 nights. The afternoon is free at leisure. (B)

*Depending on the flight schedule the flight may be in the morning rather than the afternoon giving you free time or to book optional excursions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Spend the morning exploring the city on a half-day tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the General Post Office, Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple and the bustling Binh Tay market. The afternoon is at leisure to relax, enjoy some last minute shopping or enjoy one of the optional excursions for the city. (B)

An early start today. You will be transferred to the bus station for the journey into Cambodia ending at Phnom Penh. On arrival meet your guide and transfer to your hotel to check-in. Overnight Phnom Penh. (B)

In the morning visit some of the capital's most impressive sites including the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue and the Royal Palace. In the afternoon transfer to the bus station and take the bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, which is your base for exploring the ancient temples of Angkor. This amazing ruined city, built between the 9th and 13th centuries, deep in the Cambodian jungle is spread out over 60 square miles, scattered with walled cities and magnificent stone temples, sculptures, causeways and reservoirs. On arrival in Siem Reap you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Embark on a day tour full of splendid temples. Enter the famous Angkor complex via the Southern Gate and explore the Royal Palace, the Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace. In the afternoon visit Ta Prohm Temple and end the day at magnificent Angkor Wat with a spectacular sunset over the monuments. Overnight Siem Reap. (B)

Enjoy the day at leisure, speak to a Regent Holidays Travel Specialist about optional excursions for this free day. (B)

Today you will be returned to Siem Reap airport for the return flight. (B)