Depart your home country on your flight to Hanoi.
Most suited for
Couples, Families
Ideal time to visit
October - March
Take in the highlights of Vietnam and get a taste of Cambodia on this exciting family holiday.
The itinerary explores Vietnam in-depth, including insider tours of the main cities, boat trips and adventures in Halong Bay and the Mekong River. You’ll get an authentic taste of local life and the opportunity to travel like the Vietnamese on a fun overnight train journey and a Vespa tour.
There is plenty of time to relax and kick back, including four days at the beach. The hotels are top quality with swimming pools and a unique local twist. Before flying home, you’ll get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the Angkor temples.
Family Vietnam and Angkor Classic
As with all our holidays, this itinerary is just a starting point. We will create a bespoke package which will be completely unique for you.
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Day 1
The adventure starts
Days 2 - 4
Hanoi
On arrival in Hanoi, your guide and driver will meet you for the transfer to your hotel.
There will be time to take our unique guided tour of Hanoi during your stay, explicitly designed for families. The day brings the interactive exhibits of the city’s remarkable Museum of Ethnology, a rickshaw ride through the streets, and a traditional Vietnamese water puppet theatre performance. We’ve included plenty of pool time throughout the day, and traditional Pho for dinner.
On your second full day in Hanoi, take an afternoon stroll through the old quarter in the company of a local street food expert to savour an exciting array of weird and wonderful treats.
Day 5
Halong Bay
Transfer to the stunning Halong Bay, where you’ll board a traditional junk boat for an overnight adventure cruising around the dramatic scenery of limestone karsts. Beautiful lagoons, beaches and caves can be explored, some even by kayak. You’ll be aboard the Red Dragon, which has just five cabins, two interconnecting.
Day 6
Train Adventure
After exploring Halong Bay aboard your boat, you’ll return to Hanoi to take the train. Bring a pack of cards (and a bottle of wine!) and enjoy bunking up in a cosy 4-berth cabin for the overnight ride down to Hoi An.
Days 7 - 10
Hoi An
Your local guide and driver will meet you from the train to take you along the coast to your beach hotel villa, where you’ll stay for the next four nights – plenty of time for beach fun, and the resort has an expansive swimming pool.
During your stay, you can explore Hoi An, an old town lined with hanging lanterns and a maze of shops, art galleries, restaurants, and tailors. Activities in the area include a leisurely bike ride through the countryside to learn how the villagers net fish and paddle a traditional bamboo basket boat along palm-fringed waterways. During your time here, we will also include a lovely lunch at a social enterprise restaurant – one of our designated Give Back experiences.
Days 11 - 12
The Mekong Delta
Fly directly from Danang (Hoi An) to Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Spend time exploring the palm-fringed waterways and local farmlands. Board a small local boat to travel through narrow canals with beautiful tropical scenery, visit a fish and shrimp farmer and switch to bicycles to pedal past gardens and local houses.
Days 13 - 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer by road to Saigon. Here, you’ll spend a day exploring the city’s highlights (including the famous Reunification Palace) with stops for ice cream and time to cool down in the swimming pool. On a guided Vespa tour, you can see another side of the city in the evening.
Days 15 - 17
Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Return to Saigon and fly to Siem Reap. On arrival, take a short transfer to your hotel.
Undoubtedly, a highlight of your stay here will be the time spent with your guide exploring the Temples of Angkor. We carefully tailor our family tours here to ensure you experience the temples at their best and learn a little while having fun. Activities include a leisurely bike ride to jungle-clad Ta Prohm, which continues to the intricate Angkor Thom; the flat trails make this an incredible place to explore by bike. An early start is best for Angkor Wat; you’ll beat the crowds and experience a truly fairytale-like moonlit scene if you arrive before sunrise.
Other adventures here include a quad bike ride through the countryside to catch a beautiful sunset across the rice fields and a boat trip to a remote floating village on the Tonle Sap lake, where you can mingle with the locals and see how they live.
Day 18
Fly home
Depart Cambodia for your flight home.
Extremely well organised Cambodia holiday
We flew to Siem Reap. Lucky enough to have Visal Phok there who was a superb tour guide. So many varied experiences there including Angkor Wat and sunrise on Tonle Sap Lake. Cardomom mountains - what a great place to chill but also to experience great value local trips such as sunset and a brilliant trip to the local village.
Chris
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What’s included:
With ETG, what’s included goes well beyond the basics. From the moment your trip begins to your final farewell, the essentials are already taken care of, leaving you free to immerse, explore and enjoy without the hassle of hidden extras.
Here’s what comes as standard in all of our holidays:
All flights (unless you’ve booked your own!)
Expert guides and drivers
All accommodation
Many meals and snacks
Immersive experiences throughout
All regional transfers
Tips
24/7 In-Country support
Personal travel consultant throughout
Pricing:
As every holiday is bespoke, prices vary depending on destination, flights, hotel choices, inclusions and travel dates. We aim to include as much as possible upfront, so you know exactly where you are. As an approximate guide:
Bespoke Holidays £4,500 - £8,500pp
Bespoke Luxury Holidays £8,500 - £14,500pp
Bespoke Family Holidays from £4,000 - £7,500pp
Meet Our Cambodia Experts
Ella loves all things Cambodia. She’s explored beyond Angkor Wat and knows how to mix the big sights with those offbeat moments that make a holiday sing. With a knack for finding hotels with real soul (and dodging the overhyped ones), Ella designs trips that show you Cambodia at its most authentic and unexpected.
“Vietnam’s energy and Cambodia’s ancient magic come alive on this trip – from Halong Bay’s emerald waters to the buzz of Hanoi and the timeless beauty of Angkor. With overnight trains, Vespa rides and beach days woven in, it’s an adventure that keeps the whole family engaged and excited.”
Ella
Regional Expert
Explore Our Hotels & Villas
Wherever you go, and whatever you do, at the end of every day you can always be sure of a comfortable rest. Every location on our list of hotels is handpicked, and in its own way, shares the history, the hospitality, and the soul of the destination. Below are some examples of the different hotels we use.
The ETG Guarantee
We guarantee you an experience no one else has ever had.
The travel magic you’ll remember won’t be found on a well-trodden – or over-Instagrammed – itinerary. It will be the surprises, discoveries and secrets that you’ll uncover along the way with us.
Do you ever feel like people aren’t listening to you?
We get it. And we will – that’s a promise. Your holiday starts with a proper, no-pressure call to understand what you want, what you don’t want, and what matters to you. From there, we create a completely unique adventure, inspired by our conversation together.
And because of our long-standing relationships with trusted partners across Asia, you’ll have access to experiences you can’t find on Google. The kind of special experiences that are literally impossible to find on your own.
Experiences in Cambodia and Vietnam
Crafting bespoke packages is the heart of what we do. Each holiday is specially designed to confound preconceptions and share magical, memorable, and truly exceptional experiences.
Important FAQs about Cambodia
Cambodia is far more than the iconic Angkor temples. Travelling with ETG means exploring the country in a way that feels personal, thoughtful, and enriching.
We’ll show you life beyond the ruins: serene riverside towns, thriving local markets, and countryside where time slows down. Our itineraries are designed for a deeper connection, whether that’s dining with local families, gliding along the Tonle Sap in a traditional boat, or unwinding at hand-picked boutique stays. With expert guides and 24/7 in-country support, we make sure you see Cambodia in a way that’s inspiring, seamless, and uniquely yours.
Cambodia’s dry season runs from November to April, when clear skies and warm, sunny days make temple visits and countryside explorations most enjoyable. For fewer crowds, the shoulder months of May and October can be ideal, offering greener landscapes and quieter moments. The wet season (June to September) brings short, refreshing showers and vibrant scenery, and it’s a great time for photographers or those seeking a more tranquil experience.
Every ETG holiday to Cambodia is designed to feel seamless, immersive and stress free. We’ll arrange international flights (if you’d like us to), your drivers and guides, and stays in characterful hotels we know and trust.
You’ll experience Cambodia in a way that’s completely bespoke to you – from quiet moments to big adventures – all planned by our India specialists. And while you’re away, our local team is on hand 24/7, so you’ll always feel well looked after.
The Curious Traveller’s Guide to Cambodia
Cambodia is a truly fascinating country. Get our experts’ tips and tricks in a handy 10 minute read.
