Gourmet Vietnam & Cambodia
A 17-night trip through Vietnam & Cambodia with some extraordinary culinary experiences and luxury hotels.
This trip begins in the south of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. In this sprawling city your guide will teach you about the country’s dark wartime history and see the mix of skyscrapers and classic French colonial architecture and take you on a street food tour. You’ll also enjoy a full day tour out to the Mekong Delta by speedboat. Fly up to Da Nang and spend 3 nights by the beach in Hoi An with its well-preserved ancient centre, intersected with canals and learn about the city’s melting-pot of history where wooden Chinese shophouses and temples mix with colourful French colonial buildings. Here you’ll learn all about Vietnamese cuisine on a cooking course. Next stop is beautiful Hue, the city that was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors, and here you’ll be taken on a private tour of Hue Citadel, the Forbidden City & Tombs of The Nguyen Dynasty. You’ll fly up to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade and a private full day tour plus a street food tour will showcase the best of the city. Leaving Vietnam behind you will fly down to Cambodia to Siem Reap where you will spend 4 nights. You’ll explore the incredible temples of Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the historical sights around Siem Reap with private dining experiences and night street food tours. Finish in ultimate relaxation on the exclusive Song Saa island before flying home.
Trip highlights
3 nights in Ho Chi Minh City at the Park Hyatt Saigon in a Park City View Room with breakfast
Full day private city tour of Ho Chi Minh City & street food tour
Full day tour by speedboat of the Mekong Delta
3 nights in Hoi An at the Hotel Nam Hai in a One bed room Villa with breakfast
Private Hoi An Walking Tour & Food Tour by Bicycle
Cooking Class in Hoi An
2 nights in Hue at the Azerai La Residence in a superior standard room with breakfast
Private tour of Hue Citadel, the Forbidden City & Tombs Of The Nguyen Dynasty
2 nights in Hanoi at the Sofitel Metropole in an Opera Wing Premium room with breakfast
Full day private city tour of Hanoi & street food tour
Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre in Hanoi
4 nights in Siem Reap at the Hotel Phum Baitang in a Terrace Villa with breakfast
A Night at Phare Circus in Siem Reap
Two full days exploring the archaeological park around Siem Reap, including Angkor Way, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and the Bayon with a private guide
Tour to Lake Tonle Sap & a Foodie Night Tour by Vespa in Siem Reap
3 nights at Song Saa Private Island Resort in a One-Bedroom Jungle Villa with breakfast
Map of your holiday
The price for this itinerary is GBP £9,930 (pricing also available in US Dollars)
This is a per person price, based on 2 people travelling and sharing a room.
What’s included
17 nights in luxury accommodation as listed above
Private transfers and tours with an English speaking guide and driver
All internal flights in economy class seating
What’s not included
International flights (discuss your specific requirements with us)
Travel insurance
Any visas you may require
This is a guide price. Please enquire and we will provide a full personalised quote for you. All our itineraries are tailor-made to your own requirements so can be modified however you wish.
WHERE TO STAY
Our suggested luxury hotels for this trip
Park Hyatt Ho Chi Minh
French colonial style and an excellent location combine to make this one of the best hotels in Ho Chi Minh. The 245 rooms and suites are decorated in an elegant style with handcrafted touches including fine linens and custom designed rugs. Many rooms offer private terraces with views of the gardens or pool. Choose to dine on Vietnamese or international cuisine, in one of the restaurants or on the charming terrace. The hotel bar serves some of the best cocktails in Ho Chi Minh City.
Four Seasons Resort Nam Hai
This is a beautiful hotel sitting within 35 hectares of tropical gardens on the pristine Ha My Beach. Made up of one-bedroom villa and the more exclusive pool villas that feature private butlers, the accommodation is top notch. Take a dip in one of the 3 infinity pools, or the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Delightful Hoi An is a short distance away. Guests can dine in three excellent restaurants, choosing the freshest fish from the daily catch.
Azerai La Residence Hue
Once the home of the French colonial governor, Azerai La Residence has been beautifully restored as a luxury boutique hotel, situated on the banks of the Perfume River. The 122 rooms are decorated in a sophisticated style with a nod to the colonial past and exuding regal elegance. They offer views of the former imperial citadel, the river or lush gardens. There is a stunning saltwater pool, running parallel with the river and the restaurant serves excellent Vietnamese and international dishes.
Sofitel Metropole – Hanoi
Located just moments from the Opera House in Hanoi’s French quarter, this luxury hotel makes the perfect base from which to explore the city of Hanoi. Combining impressive heritage with contemporary comfort and style and exceptional service, it is the place to stay. Guests can take a refreshing dip in the delightful pool or indulge in a spa treatment after a day on Hanoi’s bustling streets. The hotel’s famous Le Beaulieu bar is the perfect place to relax with a cocktail before dinner.
Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang
Close to the temples of Angkor and away from the noise of Siem Reap, Phum Baitang is an oasis of lush gardens and rice paddies. The name means ‘green village’ in Khmer and the design invokes a traditional Cambodian village. The individual villas are built on stilts using reclaimed wood with thatched rooves and handpicked design pieces. They are a charming mix of modern luxury and traditional authenticity. Bathrooms feature baths carved from local stone and some villas offer private plunge pools. Two restaurants serve fusion cuisine or more traditional Cambodian dishes.
Song Saa Private Island
A stunning luxury eco-resort sitting across the islands of Koh Bong and Koy Ouen. Sustainability is at the forefront of the design for Song Saa which was built using reclaimed materials. The 24 luxury villas feature private pols and are dotted across the island, some within the rainforest and some overlooking the sea. The open plan design of the villas makes use of the natural light and space. Guests can dine on locally caught seafood and fresh, seasonal produce becoming. The surroundings are sublime. White, sandy beaches, tropical rainforest and a self-made marine reserve – the hotel has its own team of marine biologists and funds local projects.