Siem Reap, Hanoi & Halong Bay
This elegant 8-day journey brings together Cambodia’s ancient spiritual heart and the timeless beauty of northern Vietnam. Begin in Siem Reap, staying at the intimate Amansara and exploring Angkor’s remarkable temples with your private guide. Continue to Hanoi for its graceful French-colonial architecture, rich food culture and Old Quarter atmosphere, before ending aboard a luxury cruise among the limestone islands of Halong Bay.
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What’s included
• Flights indicated in the itinerary
• All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking guides
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
What’s not included
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal travel insurance
• Vietnam & Cambodia Visa fee
Itinerary ideas
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On arrival at Siem Reap Airport, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to Amansara, a peaceful former royal guesthouse close to the temples of Angkor. The rest of the day is at leisure to settle in and enjoy the calm surroundings of your suite.
Overnight at Amansara – Suite
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Spend a full day discovering the magnificent Angkor complex with your private guide. Explore the grand scale of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic stone faces of Bayon Temple and the atmospheric Ta Prohm, where ancient ruins are embraced by giant tree roots. Your touring is paced to suit you, with time to pause and absorb the extraordinary setting.
Overnight at Amansara – Suite
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Today offers a more local perspective of Siem Reap. Visit Tonle Sap Lake and learn about life in its floating communities, then return to town to browse the Old Market and discover small local shops, cafés and crafts. The afternoon is free to relax at your hotel or enjoy a spa treatment.
Overnight at Amansara – Suite
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After breakfast, transfer privately to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. On arrival, your driver and guide will welcome you and take you to Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, one of Vietnam’s most iconic heritage hotels. The evening is free for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Overnight at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi – Grand Room
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Explore Hanoi’s history, culture and everyday life on a private full-day tour. Visit the Temple of Literature, pass the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, and wander through the Old Quarter’s narrow streets, where traditional shops and street life unfold around every corner.
This evening, enjoy a refined five-course dinner at Le Beaulieu, the Metropole’s celebrated French restaurant.
Overnight at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi – Grand Room
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Leave Hanoi after breakfast for a private transfer to Halong Bay. Board the elegant Violet Cruise and settle into your suite as the vessel glides through the bay’s limestone formations. Enjoy lunch onboard, followed by time for kayaking or visiting a quiet area of the bay. Dinner is served onboard beneath the evening sky.
Overnight aboard Violet Cruise – Suite Cabin
All meals included -
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Wake up surrounded by the peaceful scenery of Halong Bay. Enjoy a relaxed day of cruising, with opportunities for kayaking, visiting a cave or simply relaxing on deck as the dramatic karsts pass by. Freshly prepared meals are served onboard throughout the day.
Overnight aboard Violet Cruise – Suite Cabin
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Enjoy breakfast as the cruise returns toward the harbour. Disembark and transfer privately back to Hanoi or directly to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.
Cruise route and activities may vary according to weather conditions and the confirmed sailing programme.
Accommodation options
SIEM REAP (3 nights)3 nights at Amansara Hotel (Suite) Full-day city tour with excursion to Angkor area Visit Tonle Sap Lake and the Old Market in Siem Reap town HANOI (2 nights)2 nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel (Grand Room) Private full-day city tour 5-course dinner at Beaulieu Restaurant – the finest French dining in Hanoi HALONG BAY (2 nights)2 nights aboard the luxurious Halong Violet (Suite Cabin) Kayaking experience on the bay All meals included onboard this top-tier Vietnamese cruise
Song Saa & Phu Quoc Luxury Escape
Vietnam Journeys, Multi-Country Private Journeys, Vietnam & Cambodia Journeys
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What our clients say about us
Daniel Wells
12 March 2026 ★★★★★Vietnam Luxury Escapes created an unforgettable 12-day journey through Vietnam. Excellent hotels, knowledgeable guides, seamless transfers, and outstanding service. Everything was perfectly organized while allowing plenty of time to explore independently.
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