Vietnam and Cambodia Tour Route from Start to Finish V2

15 November 2026 – 26 November 2026 | 11 Nights, 12 Days
Tour details

EXAMPLE HOTELS

HANOI

M Village Tho Nhuom Hotel 4* etc.

SIEM REAP

Baitong Heritage 4* etc.

SAIGON

Adora Mira 4* etc.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA

FOR VIETNAM

Ordinary Passport                         Visa required         

Green Passport                              Visa not required

Service Passport                       Visa not required

 

FOR CAMBODIA

Ordinary Passport                          Visa required         

Green Passport                               Visa not required

Service Passport                        Visa not required

Your agency will provide this document to you for a fee. In addition to the C1 document, our guests will obtain their visas by making payment at the border. 2 photographs (white background, 4x6 cm in size) are required at the border. As for the Cambodian Visa;  (A visa must be obtained for green passports.)  The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months as of the tour end date and must be one of the new chipped passports.  2 photographs (white background, 4x6 cm in size) For Cambodia, our guests will be able to obtain their visas by paying 30 USD at the border.  – Border visa fees may vary by country decision.)

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of the trip and not older than 10 years.

HEALTH

There is no mandatory vaccination requirement for Turkish citizens entering Vietnam and Cambodia. We do not think you will encounter any problem that will negatively affect your health during the lunches and dinners we will have at good restaurants in the regions. Throughout the trip, we recommend that you do not drink tap water and consume only bottled water opened for the first time by you.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul                -           Hanoi                 11 hours 20 minutes

Saigon                    -            Istanbul                11 hours 55 minutes

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency from which we receive services with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour / activity prices, content, and vehicles to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours / activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations are open/closed and on weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. 

Triple rooms may be provided subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds known as folding beds and coach beds, participants making reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type. 

Child discounts are valid for one (1) child staying alongside 2 adults and belonging to the age group specified in the pricing section. 

Breakfasts included in the tour program and taken at hotels are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, known as a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate room allocated to the group for groups.

CURRENCY

The currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND)

It is advisable to carry US Dollars (USD) with you.

TIME ZONE

There is a +5-hour time difference between Türkiye and both countries. When it is 12:00 in Türkiye, the time in the countries we will travel to is 17:00

PHONE USAGE

All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone is enabled for international roaming. However, network problems may occur in some of the areas to be visited.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

We recommend that you bring T-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket or cardigan for the evenings. We recommend choosing non-synthetic, cotton clothing. You may also bring a raincoat and umbrella in case of rain. In addition, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs in case of possible noise, a camera, video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards.

FOOD CULTURE

The region has a cuisine quite similar to the Far Eastern food culture. We recommend that you do not buy anything from street vendors. In addition, you will notice that the food we will have at the restaurants and hotels we visit suits your taste.

SHOPPING

Hanoi has a large shopping area spread across the side streets. Hanoi, which is rich in silk fabrics and souvenirs, is very inexpensive. In Siem Reap, Psar Chaa and the Night Market are suitable places to buy clothing and souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for the destination/passport where a visa is required) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport police have the authority to refuse you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.  

The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify you of these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees. 

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2–3 hours, organized for a general introduction to the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide's narration from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot take place on the relevant day and time because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the sites, or due to roads being closed for any event, and likewise when it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions, the agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct the tours in question. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted.

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class flight tickets and taxes from Istanbul to Hanoi/Saigon and back with Turkish Airlines
  • Economy class flight ticket and taxes between Hanoi and Siem Reap with local airlines
  • Economy class flight ticket and taxes between Siem Reap and Saigon with local airlines
  • 9 nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels: 3 nights in Hanoi, 3 nights in Siem Reap, and 3 nights in Saigon
  • Excursions specified as included in the program
  • Panoramic Saigon City Tour
  • Panoramic Hanoi City Tour
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB compulsory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65).
Not included
  • Fees for personal and official items such as international departure stamps, visas, etc.
  • Vietnam C1 Certificate (USD 100 per person; it is not a visa, but a mandatory document required to obtain a visa.)
  • All personal expenses and hotel extras
  • All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services
  • Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites not explicitly stated as “visited” in the program
  • Optional tours and activities, if included in the program
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed with included meals, if applicable in the program
  • Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation costs
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded
Tour Program
Istanbul – Hanoi
Our tour begins with a meeting at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After completing the ticketing, baggage check-in, and boarding procedures, we depart for Hanoi on a Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight on board.
Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our Panoramic Hanoi City Tour. Our first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, built in honor of Vietnam’s legendary leader, who symbolized the country’s struggle for independence and passed away in 1969. We will then view the Presidential Palace from the outside and take a photo break, admiring its architecture dating back to the French colonial period. Our next stop will be the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and recognized as Vietnam’s first university, as well as a symbol of wisdom and Confucian culture. Here, we will have the opportunity to closely examine the examination steles mounted on stone turtles and the traditional architecture. We will then visit the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most distinctive temples, built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong and designed to resemble a lotus flower. After completing the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Halong Bay Tour with lunch (USD 105), organized by our guide. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and regarded as one of the world’s most fascinating natural wonders, Halong Bay is a unique gulf covering approximately 1,500 km² and consisting of 1,969 limestone islets. With its enchanting landscapes, it invites visitors to experience a true natural marvel. During our full-day boat tour, we will cruise among the limestone cliffs famous for their fairytale-like scenery and have the opportunity to see some of Halong Bay’s best-known landmarks, including Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island (the Fighting Cocks), and the impressive Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave). During the lunch served exclusively for us on the boat, we will taste the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, especially fresh seafood. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Kingdom Tour with lunch (USD 95), organized by our guide. We depart for Ninh Binh with the guests participating in the tour. In Ninh Binh, one of the most impressive natural destinations, characterized by limestone mountains, we head to the pier for our boat tour and cruise along the Ngo Dong River toward the caves. Meaning “Three Caves,” Tam Coc is known as “Halong Bay on Land” thanks to its limestone cliffs rising among the rice fields. For lunch, we will sample the region’s local specialties. After lunch, we proceed to Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1009, where we visit the temples dedicated to the kings of the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Although little remains of the former 300-hectare citadel over time, the ruins and temples in the area offer us the opportunity to learn more about Vietnam’s early history. Following the tour, we return to our hotel in Hanoi. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi – Siem Reap
After breakfast, guests will have free time to enjoy their final hours in Hanoi. At the time determined by our guide, we will then transfer by private vehicle to Hanoi International Airport and take a local airline flight to Siem Reap. After approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes of flight time, we arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a city famous for the temples of Angkor. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel, check into our rooms, and have the opportunity to relax and recover from the day’s journey. Overnight at our hotel in Siem Reap.
Siem Reap – Koh Ker Pyramid Temple – Prasat Pram – Siem Reap
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Koh Ker Pyramid & Prasat Pram Tour with lunch (USD 120), organized by our guide. We set off to discover the mysterious temples of Koh Ker. Our first stop will be the Koh Ker Pyramid Temple, located at the heart of the ancient settlement that briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its stepped architecture rising approximately 38 meters high and symbolizing the sacred Mount Meru, this monumental structure is one of Cambodia’s most extraordinary temples, set against vast forest landscapes. We will then visit Prasat Pram, hidden amid dense tropical vegetation and consisting of three brick sanctuaries and two library buildings. At this temple, where some of the towers have been enveloped by enormous tree roots over the centuries, nature and ancient Khmer architecture merge in a remarkable way. We will take a photo break here. Following our visit, we will have lunch at a local restaurant and then transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Siam Defeated
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Big Angkor Thom Tour with lunch (USD 90), organized by our guide. We begin our Angkor Thom tour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century. Our first stop is the South Gate, one of the most impressive entrances to the city, which is surrounded by 3.5 kilometers of walls. Stone statues depicting the mythical Churning of the Ocean of Milk scene are lined up here. We then visit the Baphuon Temple, built in the 11th century and regarded as an important example of temple-mountain architecture. Next, we explore the Bayon Temple, located in the heart of Angkor Thom and famous for its more than 200 facial expressions carved into 54 towers. Our program continues with Ta Prohm Temple. Built in the 12th century, this temple stands out with the sight of enormous tropical tree roots merging with its stone walls and has been preserved in its unrestored state. During our visit, we will also see the Terrace of the Leper King, where royal ceremonies were held, and the Terrace of the Elephants, which hosted official processions featuring elephants. We will have lunch at a local restaurant serving regional specialties. In the afternoon, we will visit Angkor Wat, considered the largest religious structure in human history. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this vast complex covers an area of 162 hectares and is regarded as the pinnacle of Khmer architecture. The reliefs and detailed carvings in the galleries depict scenes from Hindu mythology. Following the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Siem Reap – Tonle Sap – Siem Reap – Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour (USD 40), organized by our guide. With a surface area that can vary from 2,500 km² to 16,000 km² depending on the monsoon rains, this lake is one of the most important ecosystems not only in Cambodia but in the entire region. Thanks to its connection with the Mekong River, Tonle Sap is one of the rare waterways in the world whose flow changes direction. During our boat tour, we will observe the settlements built on the lake up close. Tens of thousands of families living around the lake have made their living from fishing and the trade of aquatic products for centuries. The traditional houses built on stilts in the region are elevated on high supports to adapt to seasonal water levels. There are also floating houses, primary schools, small shops, and even floating clinics on the lake. Tonle Sap alone accounts for approximately 75% of Cambodia’s freshwater fishing and is the country’s largest food source. Throughout our boat tour, we will have the opportunity to observe this unique way of life in an organized manner. Following the tour, we will be transferred to Siem Reap Airport and take a scheduled flight to Saigon with a local airline. Upon arrival in Saigon, we will be transferred to our hotel by our waiting private vehicle. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our panoramic city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city, formerly known as Saigon. Our first stop is the War Remnants Museum, which reflects the traces of the Vietnam War and presents the events that took place during the war through photographs, documents, and objects. We then see the Opera House and the Historic Post Office, both notable for their architecture dating back to the French colonial period. During our city tour, we also see Notre-Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1880 and distinguished by its red bricks. The final stop of our program is Ben Thanh Market, one of the city’s liveliest shopping areas. After the tour, we return to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish may join the Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (USD 50), which will be arranged optionally by our guide. Located approximately 70 kilometers outside the city, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a tunnel system built by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam–United States War, one of the most dramatic events in recent history. Stretching over 250 kilometers, the tunnels became an underground city throughout the war. Here, we see trenches, camps, traps, living quarters, and underground passages from that period up close. After the tour, we return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon – Ba Den Mountain – Cao Dai Temple – Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Ba Den Mountain, the Roof of Vietnam, and Cao Dai Temple Tour with lunch (USD 130), to be organized by our guide. Our first stop will be Ba Den Mountain, which holds a legendary place in the southern geography and Buddhist cultural heritage of Vietnam and stands out with its magnificent summit. Following a pleasant cable car ride to the summit, the first sights we will see are the Bodhisattva statues located at the top. The Bodhisattva of Compassion, standing 72 meters tall, holds the title of the tallest Bodhisattva statue located on a mountain summit in Asia. We will then see Di Lac Bodhisattva, known as the Buddha of the Future, weighing over 5,000 tons and symbolizing joy, peace, and abundance. After seeing these fascinating statues, we will visit the Ba Linh Temple Complex, one of the cable car stations, featuring mystical places of worship integrated into natural rock caves and dedicated to the mountain’s guardian goddess. We will then return to Saigon and visit the Cao Dai Temple Complex. At this temple, where we will learn about the Cao Dai faith, we will see architecture that blends Gothic towers, Chinese temple roofs, and a cathedral layout. It is known as the center of Cao Dai, a religion that originated in Vietnam. We will have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of our tour, we will return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Mekong Delta Tour with lunch (USD 90), organized by our guide. Our first stop is the town of My Tho, a world intertwined with and living on the water. Upon arrival, we will begin our excursion by local boat through the interconnecting canal waterways. Our first destination will be Thoi Son Island, where we will see the production of local handmade crafts, coconut candy workshops, and colorful fruit gardens. Here, while tasting fresh fruits in the shade of beautiful gardens, you will enjoy performances by local musicians. We will then visit a farm to taste homemade honey tea, and as our tour continues through the canals, we will learn all about the local way of life and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. We will have lunch at a local restaurant. Following our tour, we will be transferred to the airport in the evening, where we will complete our ticketing and baggage procedures for our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. We will spend the night on the plane.
Istanbul
Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport in the early morning, our tour and services will come to an end. See you on future tours.