Best of Cambodia and Vietnam

Itinerary

Day 1 Bangkok

Race around this bustling capital in the back of a tuk-tuk or take in the bright colours and heady smells of the Suan Lum Night Bazaar.

Days 2-4 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Discover the history of the Khmer Empire while exploring Angkor's temples. Be astounded by the Bayon and the crumbling, jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm. Angkor Wat is a must, and its silhouette at sunset is spectacular.

Days 5-6 Phnom Penh

Cambodia's capital is the perfect place to delve into the country's history and culture. Perhaps enjoy a coffee at a modern cafe along Sisowath Quay before confronting the grim exhibits at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and visiting the sobering Killing Fields.

Day 7 Chau Doc

Watch riverside life pass by crossing the picturesque Vietnam border by boat.

Days 8-10 Ho Chi Minh City

Clamber into the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn what life was like for Viet Minh soldiers. Take to Ho Chi Minh City's streets in a slow-going cyclo - the best way to soak up the sights.

Days 11-12 Hoi An

Be seduced by the old-world charm of Hoi An. There's sumptuous cuisine to sample and shops selling everything from tailored suits to handmade lanterns.

Days 13-14 Hue

Ascend the aptly named Sea Cloud Pass en route to Hue, the Vietnamese centre of learning, religion and Nguyen imperialism. Board a dragon boat to discover the hazy light that makes the Perfume River a photographer's dream.

Day 15 Hanoi

Feast on a scrumptious breakfast at the inspirational KOTO restaurant, dedicated to educating Vietnam's disadvantaged youth, before exploring the capital's leafy streets.

Day 16 Halong Bay

Glide past stunning limestone scenery, stopping to explore caves filled with spectacular stone formations.

Days 17-18 Hanoi

Grab a French pastry then try to spot a lucky tortoise in Hoan Kiem Lake, the serene heart of Hanoi.