Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights Journey

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital of charm and contrasts. A private transfer takes you to the Sofitel Legend Metropole, a landmark of colonial architecture. Unwind after your journey or enjoy a cocktail in the historic Bamboo Bar before a welcome dinner at Home Hanoi, where traditional dishes meet contemporary flair.

The next day, explore the city’s cultural heart. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, and sip Hanoi’s signature egg coffee in a tucked-away café. Glide through the Old Quarter by cyclo, passing market stalls and artisans at work. In the evening, enjoy a private water puppet performance, a centuries-old art form born from northern Vietnam’s rice paddies, followed by rooftop sundowners back at your hotel.

Discover Hoi An Ancient Town, where Japanese bridges, Chinese merchant houses, and French façades tell the story of a trading port shaped by centuries of global influence. Wander narrow streets lined with tailor shops and art galleries before venturing into the countryside for a hands-on cooking class on an organic farm.

The following day is yours to design. Unwind with a spa treatment, enjoy a private yoga or sound bowl session, or set sail on a private charter to the Cham Islands for snorkelling and a picnic on a secluded beach. Back at the resort, the evening glow of paper lanterns reflects across the water – the perfect close to your time in central Vietnam.

Fly to Siem Reap, where Cambodia’s spiritual heart awaits. Settle into Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang, a gorgeous retreat of stilted villas surrounded by rice paddies. Begin your temple exploration with a private sunrise tour of Angkor Wat, followed by visits to Ta Prohm and Bayon, each revealing a different chapter of the Khmer Empire.

Spend the following day venturing into the countryside, meeting locals and learning traditional crafts such as basket weaving or noodle making. This is Cambodia beyond the temples – a glimpse into daily life, rich in warmth and pride. Return to the resort for a herbal steam bath or evening cocktail, then enjoy a private Apsara dance performance and farewell dinner beneath the stars.