21 Day Vietnam and Cambodia Intro

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21 Day Vietnam and Cambodia Intro
Tour itinerary - 21 Days

• Day 1 Arrive and meet the Group
  We'll pick you up from the airport and take you to the Hostel in Hanoi. You'll then have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.
• Day 2 Hanoi City Tour
  Discover what makes the chaotic capital of Vietnam so special with a Walking and Rickshaw Tour of the city. Experience the bustling streets, fascinating culture and delicious street food. We’ll then head out for dinner and experience some of Hanoi’s best nightlife! (B)
• Day 3 Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat
  We’ll depart early for our amazing 3 Day / 2 Night Boat trip to the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay. We’ll cruise on beautiful emerald green waters on our traditional Vietnamese ‘junk’ boat through towering limestone islands topped with rainforest. We’ll go explore Ha Long Bay by kayak then spend the night on the boat under the stars. (B, L, D)
• Day 3 Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat
  We’ll depart early for our amazing 3 Day / 2 Night Boat trip to the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay. We’ll cruise on beautiful emerald green waters on our traditional Vietnamese ‘junk’ boat through towering limestone islands topped with rainforest. We’ll go explore Ha Long Bay by kayak then spend the night on the boat under the stars. (B, L, D)
• Day 4 Ha Long Bay Private Island Stay
  Continue soaking up the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay throughout the day before arriving at our own private island! Chill out in a hammock, play some beach volleyball or just relax on the beach and work on your tan. (B, L, D)
• Day 5 Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh Homestay
  We’ll arrive back from Ha Long Bay mid-morning and then head south to the beautiful countryside of Ninh Binh, a landscape of endless rice paddies and epic limestone mountains. Check in to our unique and amazing local homestay and watch the sunset whilst relaxing in our private riverside bungalows for the evening. (B, L)
• Day 6 Ninh Binh and Overnight Train
  Today we explore the best of the amazing Ninh Binh. We’ll take a bike ride through the countryside before boarding a local row boat and cruising a network of rivers and caves. After some lunch, we’ll tackle the iconic 450 steps of the Dragon Mountain Viewpoint for sunset. We’ll then freshen up before boarding the overnight train south to Hoi An. (B)
• Day 7 Arrive in Hoi An
  We’ll arrive early morning in Da Nang before taking a short bus ride to Hoi An, one of the most beautiful and fascinating towns in Vietnam. You’ll have time in the afternoon to chill out, do some shopping or even get some clothes made. We then head out and experience some of Hoi An’s amazing nightlife!
• Day 8 Hoi An, Basket Boat Tour with Crab Fishing and Cooking Class
  Be guided through coconut groves by traditional fishermen while you try your hand at some crab fishing. We’ll then learn the secrets of preparing delicious Vietnamese food with a traditional cooking class. (B, L)
• Day 9 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
  After a quick transfer back to Da Nang we catch a short flight to the southern city of Ho Chi Minh City and arrive early afternoon. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore the city. (B)
• Day 10 Mekong Delta
  We’ll explore the incredibly lush green beauty of the Mekong Delta by traditional canoe, see how the locals live, visit local villages and experience daily life on the Mekong. We then stay overnight in the Delta. (B)
• Day 11 Cu Chi Tunnels
  Today we’ll explore more of the Mekong before making our way to the Cu Chi Tunnels. A fascinating network of underground tunnels used as supply routes, hideouts and living quarters by guerilla fighters during the Vietnam War. We’ll arrive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon before heading out for dinner and drinks back in Ho Chi Minh City. (B, D)
• Day 12 Head to Cambodia!
  We’ll visit the fascinating the American war museum in the morning before jumping on our bus to Cambodia!
  After our border crossing, we’ll arrive in Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh in the afternoon.
  After a quick freshen up, we will head out for dinner and drinks in some of Phnom Penh’s quirky back alleyway bars. (B)
• Day 13 S21 Prison and Killing Fields
  After a tuk-tuk tour through the crazy streets of Phnom Penh, we’ll make two important stops at the S21 Prison and the original Killing Fields to learn about the dark history of this fascinating country. A difficult day, but a must to properly understand the journey of the Cambodian people in recent decades. That evening we’ll head for dinner and drinks at a local street bar, followed by some of Phnom Penh’s best nightlife. (B)
• Day 14 Kampot, Kayaking and Sunset Boat Trip
  Today we get off the beaten path and head to the peaceful countryside province of Kampot, a unique mix of dilapidated French colonial buildings, emerald green rice paddy fields and palm tree-lined rivers. The next two nights are spent by the beautiful riverside with plenty of time for swimming and relaxing. That afternoon we’ll kayak down the river, soak up the laid-back daily life of the locals before heading out on a stunning sunset boat ride. (B)
• Day 15 Local Markets, Pepper Plantation and Cooking Class
  Kampot is known to have some of the best pepper in the world! So this morning we’ll explore the local markets and visit a unique pepper plantation to source ingredients for our traditional Khmer cooking class. Later that day we’ll learn first hand how to make some of Cambodia’s most authentic and delicious meals. (B, L)
• Day 16 Arrive in Koh Rong
  It’s now time to experience the most beautiful beaches in Cambodia! We’ll take a bus and a fast ferry to the stunning tropical island of Koh Rong and check into our traditional Khmer style beach bungalows. The afternoon can be spent lazing on the beach or exploring the island before we head out for dinner and a party on the beach! (B, L)
• Day 17 Island Boat Trip and Snorkelling
  All aboard our private longtail boat to some of the best snorkel spots around the islands, including the famous and secluded ‘long beach’. We’ll chill out on the whitest sands on the island, swim in turquoise blue water and top up our tans, before soaking up a beautiful sunset as we cruise back home to our beach bungalows. (B)
• Day 18 Beach time, Khmer Massage and Overnight Bus
  Enjoy the morning relaxing with a traditional Khmer massage on the beach, take in the serene beauty of Koh Rong one last time before we catch the fast ferry back to the mainland. We’ll have dinner in Sihanoukville and prepare for our overnight bus journey where you’ll have your own bed on the bus. (B)
• Day 19 Siem Reap and Floating Village
  Arrive early in Siem Reap with the morning to relax by the hotel pool. From there we’ll venture out to the rural areas and discover some traditional floating villages surrounded by lush rice fields, lotus flowers and flooded forests. That evening we’ll experience a unique and authentic Cambodian performance, which supports the education and improvement of the lives of the local children and families. (B, L)
• Day 20 Siem Reap and Angkor Wat
  We’ll wake for sunrise and travel by tuk tuk to the absolutely mind-blowing and world famous Angkor Wat; the largest temple in the world! A local guide will join us to explain the fascinating history and surrounding temples, including Ta Prohm where Tomb Raider was filmed. A true once in a lifetime experience! (B, D)
• Day 21 Check out and Onward Travel
  Your amazing 21-day adventure of Vietnam and Cambodia finishes in Siem Reap. We’ll help plan and organise your onward travel. (B)