Sumptuous Vietnam and Cambodia: Railways, Temples and Beaches
17 days / 16 nights | Hoi An, Quy Nhon, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Krabey Island and Phnom Penh | Private tour
A beautifully paced journey through Vietnam and Cambodia that pairs genuine local experiences with some of the region’s finest hotels. Explore lantern-lit Hoi An, ride the elegant Vietage train down the coast to a pool villa in Quy Nhon, and see Saigon from the back of a vintage Vespa. Then cross into Cambodia for the temples of Angkor and village life around Siem Reap, three nights in a pool villa at Six Senses Krabey Island, and a memorable finale in Phnom Penh with Chef Nak.
This is an example itinerary. We can tailor the hotels, pace and inclusions to suit you.
From NZ$17,560 per person twin share, based on 2 travelling together in 2027.
Flights between Quy Nhon, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville are not included in the tour price, and we quote them separately along with your international flights.
Highlights
- The Vietage, Vietnam’s most glamorous train, from Da Nang down the coast to Quy Nhon
- Hoi An’s old town, a family martial-arts healing tradition, a countryside bike ride and a banh mi cooking class
- Saigon’s street food and hidden bars by vintage Vespa
- Sunrise-hour Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, with dinner at the acclaimed Embassy restaurant
- A morning in a Cambodian village with a monk blessing, and a candlelit dinner at Villa Chandara
- Three nights in a pool villa at Six Senses Krabey Island, and a five-course dinner by the Mekong with Chef Nak
Day by Day
You’re met at Da Nang airport and driven about 50 minutes to Hoi An, the UNESCO-listed former trading port that’s one of Vietnam’s most picturesque towns. The rest of the day is free.
Meals: None today
Spend the morning with a local guide in the old town: merchant houses, communal halls, quiet lanes and the iconic Japanese Bridge. Visit a family who have practised a healing martial art (a blend of qigong, tai chi and Vietnamese Vo) for generations and learn a few moves, then taste a traditional dessert in a local home.
In the afternoon, cycle and cross the Thu Bon River by boat to the delta islands to meet pearl-inlay wood carvers, basket-boat makers and sedge-mat weavers. Tonight you’re collected for dinner at chef Duc Tran’s riverside Mango Rooms (at your own cost).
Meals: Breakfast
Visit a local bakery to see Vietnam’s famous baguette being made, shop for herbs at the market, then ride an electric buggy to Tra Que herb village for a hands-on banh mi class, finishing with a lesson in Vietnamese iced coffee. The afternoon is free.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Transfer to Da Nang station and board the Vietage for a 6.5-hour journey through the countryside and along spectacular coastline. On arrival you’re driven to Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, your base in laid-back South Central Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Two free days to enjoy your pool villa, the beach and the resort.
Meals: Breakfast daily
After a free morning, transfer to Phu Cat airport for the one-hour flight to Saigon (flight not included). You’re met and taken to Hotel des Arts. The rest of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast
Walk the city’s colonial heart with a local guide: City Hall, Dong Khoi Street, the Opera House, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market, with a coffee stop in a building taken over by the city’s young creatives. Tonight, ride pillion on a vintage Vespa to a famous banh mi stall, a home-cooked tasting meal, a night market, a dessert spot and finally a hidden cocktail bar.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap (flight not included). You’re met on arrival and transferred to The Heritage Suites.
Meals: Breakfast
Start early at Ta Prohm, the jungle-wrapped temple made famous by Tomb Raider, entering from the east to avoid the crowds. Continue to Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the carved galleries of the Bayon. In the afternoon, visit magnificent 12th-century Angkor Wat. Tonight, dine at the Embassy restaurant, where the Michelin-trained Kimsan twins serve a seasonal tasting menu with fine wines.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Spend the morning in Ta Brak village: breakfast with a local family, a walk through the market, a visit to a family fish smokehouse over fresh coconut juice, and a traditional blessing from local monks. Back in town, visit Satchaa, a social enterprise supporting local artisans. Late afternoon, transfer to Villa Chandara, a private villa west of Angkor Thom, for cocktails in the spice gardens and a candlelit dinner among the rice paddies.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
After some free time, fly to Sihanoukville (flight not included), then transfer to the jetty for a shared boat to Six Senses Krabey Island. The rest of the day is yours.
Meals: Breakfast
Two free days in your Hideaway Pool Villa Suite. The resort offers snorkelling, diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, island-hopping trips, its Earth Lab and farm, and Khmer cooking classes, all booked and paid for directly with Six Senses.
Meals: Breakfast daily
After a free morning, take the boat back to the mainland and drive about 2.5 hours on the expressway to Phnom Penh and the Rosewood. The rest of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, learn about Cambodia’s dark recent history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. The afternoon is free. Late in the day, drive out to an antique wooden house by the Mekong for a five-course dinner by Chef Nak, whose cooking Travel + Leisure has named among the world’s finest dining experiences, with live traditional music.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Free time until your transfer to Techo International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Where You Stay
- Hoi An (3 nights): Anantara Hoi An Resort, 4-star, Deluxe River View Suite
- Quy Nhon (3 nights): Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, 5-star, Ocean View Pool Villa
- Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights): Hotel des Arts Saigon, 5-star, Grand Deluxe room
- Siem Reap (3 nights): The Heritage Suites, 5-star, Garden Bungalow Suite
- Krabey Island (3 nights): Six Senses Krabey Island, 5-star, Hideaway Pool Villa Suite
- Phnom Penh (2 nights): Rosewood Phnom Penh, 5-star, Premier River Room
What’s Included
- 16 nights’ accommodation, twin or double share, with daily breakfast
- Meals as listed: 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners: the Saigon Vespa tour, the Embassy, Villa Chandara and Chef Nak
- Vietage train journey from Da Nang to Quy Nhon
- Private air-conditioned transport with English-speaking local guides for touring and transfers (driver only on the Sihanoukville airport transfer)
- Shared boat transfers to and from Krabey Island
- Entrance fees, boat trips and experiences as listed
- Bottled water in the vehicles
Not included: domestic and international flights, visas, travel insurance, meals and drinks not listed, Six Senses activities, camera fees, tips and personal expenses.
Good to Know
- From NZ$17,560 per person twin share, based on 2 people travelling together in 2027. Prices change with travel dates, hotel choice and exchange rates, so ask us for a current quote.
- Flights between Quy Nhon, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville are not included in the tour price, and we quote them separately along with your international flights.
- Travelling solo? Ask us about the single supplement.
- Both Vietnam and Cambodia require a visa for New Zealanders, which you can apply for online before you travel.
- A private boat transfer to Krabey Island is available at extra cost.
- Travel over Christmas, New Year, Tết (Lunar New Year), Easter and other public holidays may attract surcharges and compulsory hotel dinners.
- Central Vietnam is wettest from about September to December, and Cambodia’s rainy season runs from about May to October.
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