This remarkable Indochina journey offers a refined immersion into spectacular landscapes and ancient civilizations. Designed as a 15 days itinerary, it blends cultural discovery, exceptional nature, and comfort while embracing a true slow travel Indochina experience. Through meaningful encounters and deep cultural immersion, this carefully crafted itinerary delivers a seamless and premium Indochina journey, allowing travelers to explore the very essence of Indochina – without the rush.
A peaceful sampan excursion through the spectacular karst landscapes of Tam Coc, a perfect introduction to a slow travel Indochina experience rooted in nature and serenity.
A cruise and unforgettable overnight stay aboard a traditional junk in Ha Long Bay, combining iconic scenery with the comfort of a truly premium Indochina journey.
The discovery of the mythical temples of Angkor, a jewel of Khmer heritage, offering profound cultural immersion into one of Southeast Asia’s greatest civilizations.
A local sampan excursion on Tonlé Sap Lake, meeting Khmer communities and experiencing authentic daily life as part of a meaningful 15 days Indochina exploration.
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital
Day 2: Hanoi – Tam Coc, the “Inland Ha Long Bay”
Day 3: Cruise and overnight stay in Ha Long Bay
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi city tour – flight to Siem Reap
Day 6: Temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
Day 7: Banteay Srei Temple & Kbal Spean River
Day 8: Roluos Complex – Kampong Cham
Day 9: Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh
Day 10: Discovering the capital of Cambodia
Day 11: Phnom Penh – Koh Rong Samloem Island
Days 12 & 13: Beach stay on Koh Rong Samloem Island
Day 14: Koh Rong Samloem – Phnom Penh
Day 15: Final moments in Phnom Penh
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Xin Chao! Your remarkable Indochina journey begins with a warm welcome by your French-speaking guide and private driver, followed by a transfer to the city center. Formerly known as Thang Long, the “City of the Rising Dragon” at its founding over 1,000 years ago, Hanoi today captivates travelers with its unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Located in the heart of the Red River Delta, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is the cultural and historical soul of the country and one of the most fascinating cities in Southeast Asia. After hotel check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at your own pace, embracing a true slow travel Indochina experience from the very first day. An elegant introduction to a carefully curated premium Indochina journey.
Travel: 30 km
Overnight: Hotel
Departure at 8:00 a.m. for Ninh Binh, located about 100 km southeast of Hanoi. You will visit the ancient temples of Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, offering a meaningful cultural immersion into the country’s early history. Dating back to the 17th century, these temples are set amid lush green gardens, lotus ponds, and delicately scented frangipani trees.
A short transfer then brings you to Tam Coc, often referred to as the “Inland Ha Long Bay,” a truly emblematic highlight of your remarkable Indochina journey. Enjoy a peaceful rowing boat excursion through a stunning natural landscape, gliding gently through the three Tam Coc caves carved into the limestone mountains—an experience that is both breathtaking and deeply relaxing.
After this serene moment, continue with a cycling excursion to the Bich Dong Pagodas, beautifully built against a limestone hillside. This day perfectly embodies a slow travel Indochina experience, allowing you to connect with nature and heritage at an unhurried pace. Overnight at the hotel.
Travel: 110 km / approx. 2 hours
Overnight: Hotel
Departure for Ha Long Bay in Vietnam – “the Bay of the Descending Dragon”- passing through the provinces of Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Hai Phong. Nam Dinh is renowned for its pagodas and temples dedicated to the emperors of the Tran Dynasty (1225–1400). Crossing the Red River (Song Cai), you enter Thai Binh Province, where rural landscapes dominated by rice fields unfold along the way.
Upon arrival in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embark immediately on a cruise for an unforgettable exploration of this legendary seascape. You will be warmly welcomed by the crew and settle into your private cabin, a hallmark of this carefully curated premium Indochina journey.
As the boat glides among spectacular karst formations, observe local fishermen working from their traditional boats. Enjoy a freshly prepared seafood lunch while cruising through this iconic landscape. A stop is planned at Cap La Island, nestled among dramatic limestone peaks, where you can swim in turquoise waters.
Dinner is served on board, followed by an overnight stay on the traditional junk in the comfort of your private cabin – one of the most memorable moments of this 15 days Indochina itinerary.
Travel: 150 km / approx. 2.5 hours
Overnight: Traditional junk boat
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over Ha Long Bay, a magical moment of your remarkable Indochina journey. Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, guided by a professional instructor, surrounded by the bay’s serene limestone scenery. Continue with a visit to Vung Vieng floating village, one of the most picturesque spots in the bay, where you can observe the daily life of local fishing communities living on floating rafts – an authentic moment of cultural immersion.
Lunch is served on board before disembarkation around 11:30 a.m. You then travel back to Hanoi, carrying with you unforgettable memories of this iconic seascape. Overnight at the hotel.
Travel: 150 km / approx. 2.5 hours
Overnight: Hotel
Enjoy an in-depth discovery of Hanoi, the cultural heart of Vietnam and a major highlight of this 15 days Vietnam–Cambodia itinerary. Begin with a visit to the fascinating Ethnology Museum, showcasing traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments, and authentic houses representing the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam – an enriching introduction to the country’s diversity and heritage.
Continue to the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius and Vietnamese scholars, followed by a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the city, beautifully set on the banks of West Lake. These visits offer a deeper cultural immersion into Vietnam’s intellectual and spiritual traditions.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor temples in Cambodia. Upon arrival, you are welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel, marking the next chapter of this carefully crafted premium Indochina journey.
Travel: 40 km
Overnight: Hotel
Travel by tuk-tuk (a motorized tricycle accommodating up to three passengers) along the river to reach the famous Angkor Wat Temple from the west, one of the highlights of your Indochina journey. Lunch is served at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to Angkor Thom (the Great City), entering through the South Gate.
From here, admire the renowned Bayon Temple dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, as well as the Baphuon Temple from the 11th century, dedicated to Brahmanism. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, two emblematic monuments of the Angkor temple complex in Cambodia.
Travel: 40 km
Overnight: Hotel
This excursion day is first dedicated to the visit of Kbal Spean, known as the “River of a Thousand Lingas,” located approximately 30 km north of Angkor (about 1 hour’s drive). Continue towards the sacred Phnom Kulen massif, rising to an altitude of 487 meters, which you will reach after a 45-minute walk through dense tropical forest.
Then, discover the Banteay Srei Temple, the “Citadel of Women,” dedicated to Shiva, renowned for its refined architecture and exquisite pink sandstone carvings and bas-reliefs. The reflection of the sunset on the temples offers an unforgettable spectacle during your visit. Return to Siem Reap for the overnight stay.
Travel: 100 km / approx. 2.5 hours
Overnight: Hotel
After breakfast, enjoy a short transfer to explore the surroundings of Siem Reap along a scenic countryside road. Visit the Roluos Temple Complex, the oldest group of temples in the Angkor region, known as the “Roluos Group,” located about 12 km east of Siem Reap. These temples are the remains of Hariharalaya, which served as the first Khmer capital for nearly 70 years under four successive kings.
Preah Ko is dedicated to Jayavarman II, the first king and founder of the Angkor Kingdom. Bakong is by far the largest temple of the Roluos Group and the first “state temple,” believed to have marked the center of the ancient capital. You will also see the remains of Lolei, four weathered brick towers set on a two-level platform.
Continue your journey to Kampong Kleang, a lakeside village. After lunch at a local home, board a traditional wooden boat for a cruise along the river and then across the vast Tonlé Sap Lake, discovering the daily life of Khmer communities. Local people fish on the lake, including elderly women and young children. In the afternoon, travel onward to Kampong Cham. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
Travel: 170 km / approx. 3.5 hours
Overnight: Hotel
After breakfast, visit two hills: the Men’s Hill (Phnom Pros) and the Women’s Hill (Phnom Srei), followed by a visit to Vat Nokor Pagoda before continuing by road to Phnom Penh. Free time upon arrival.
Travel: 120 km / approx. 3 hours
Overnight: Hotel
In the morning, visit the entire Royal Palace complex, including the Chan Chaya Pavilion, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, which houses one of the world’s finest collections of Khmer sculptures. Continue with a visit to the Independence Monument, designed after the central tower of Angkor Wat and built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953.
The tour then continues to Wat Phnom Daun Penh, a pagoda built by Lady Daun Penh in 1372 atop a small hill. Today, Wat Phnom remains the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and a lively center of local life and leisure activities.
Travel: 20 km
Overnight: Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to Preah Sihanouk, a seaside town located about 200 km from Phnom Penh and home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Several stops are planned along the way to enjoy the scenic countryside landscapes.
Upon arrival, board a speedboat to Koh Rong Samloem Island. Check in at your seaside hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Travel: 200 km / approx. 3 hours
Overnight: Hotel
Enjoy two relaxing beach days to discover Koh Rong Samloem Island, with its dazzling white-sand beaches, endless turquoise waters, and untouched jungle. This postcard-perfect scenery offers a wonderful conclusion to this 15-day Vietnam–Cambodia tour.
Overnight: Hotel
In the morning, take a speedboat to Sihanoukville, then transfer by car to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
Travel: 200 km / approx. 3 hours
Overnight: Hotel
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some final free time in Phnom Penh before your transfer to the airport. This last stage marks the end of your remarkable Indochina journey shaped by deep cultural immersion and a refined, premium Indochina journey, designed to be enjoyed without haste.
End of our services and of your journey through Indochina.
By car: 30 km –
Overnight: on board.
From 1,723 USD / person
Accommodation and daily breakfasts in listed hotels or homestays throughout this Indochina journey
Meals clearly specified in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
Entrance fees to sites included in this Indochina journey
Professional English-speaking Vietnamese and Cambodian guides throughout the tour, except during free time as indicated: without guide
Private, air-conditioned vehicle for all land transfers and transportation, except during free time as indicated: without driver
One liter of drinking water per person per day during the Indochina journey
Hanoi – Siem Reap flight in economy class, included in this Indochina journey
All logistical services required for the full organization of the Indochina journey
International flights and airport taxes to/from your home country
Transportation services not mentioned in the Indochina journey program
Meals not specified in the program
Tips for services: local guides, crew members, drivers, porters, etc.
Drinks, telephone, laundry, or any personal expenses not mentioned under “Price includes”
Don’t let logistics get in the way of your enjoyment- here are a few essential tips to help you make the most of your remarkable Indochina journey, traveling through Vietnam and Cambodia, from Ha Long Bay to the Angkor temples.
The regions covered by this Voyage en Indochine (Northern Vietnam and Cambodia) enjoy a tropical climate, with seasonal variations.
Best time to travel: November to April
Generally dry and pleasant weather in Hanoi, Tam Coc, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, and Phnom Penh
Ideal conditions for bay cruises, cultural visits, and exploring the Angkor temples
Mild temperatures, low humidity, and excellent visibility for landscapes – perfect for a remarkable Indochina journey in 15 days
Good alternative period: May to October
Occasional rain showers, mostly in the late afternoon, especially in Cambodia
Lush landscapes and vibrant greenery, particularly around Angkor and Tonlé Sap Lake
Fewer tourists, offering a more authentic and peaceful Voyage en Indochine
Excellent value for money for a remarkable Indochina journey itinerary in 15 days
All payments in US dollars (USD) are converted according to the exchange rate in effect on xe.com on the payment date.
The price includes the full program, accommodation, mentioned meals, transfers, and the services of a French-speaking guide throughout this Voyage en Indochine.
Payment for your Voyage en Indochine can be made using several methods, depending on your preference: cash, bank transfer, credit card, or payment applications (Wise, Revolut, OnePay, etc.).
Cash payment: paid directly at the QASIA TRAVEL office in Hanoi, with no additional fees
Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB
Any bank charges are at the customer’s expense
Bank transfer: payment possible in euros (€) or US dollars (USD)
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