Best of Vietnam & Cambodia – 18 Days Premium Private Tour Led By Women

18-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Luxury Private Tour

Experience the very best of Vietnam and Cambodia on an exclusive 18-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Premium Private Tour Led By Women, created for travelers seeking comfort, authentic culture, exceptional cuisine and personalized service. From the historic streets of Hanoi and the limestone islands of Halong Bay to the imperial heritage of Hue, the lantern-lit atmosphere of Hoi An, the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta, this journey reveals the extraordinary diversity of Vietnam before continuing into Cambodia. Discover Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake and the magnificent temples of Angkor before flying onward to Bangkok. With private luxury transportation, carefully selected 5-star hotels and heritage properties, private local guides, specialist heritage guides and women-led cultural experiences, this is a private tour led by women, not a women-only tour.

Day 1 – Hanoi | Welcome to Vietnam

Begin your 18-Day Vietnam Cambodia Private Tour Led By Women with a warm welcome at Hanoi International Airport from your private female tour leader. Travel by private luxury vehicle to your carefully selected 5-star hotel in the heart of Hanoi and enjoy time to relax after your journey. In the late afternoon, explore Hoan Kiem Lake and the atmospheric Hanoi Old Quarter, discovering narrow streets, traditional houses, family businesses and historic shops. Where available, meet a local woman entrepreneur or artisan and gain a personal introduction to contemporary Hanoi life. Finish your first evening with a premium Vietnamese welcome dinner featuring carefully selected northern Vietnamese specialties.

Day 2 – Hanoi | Culture, Cuisine & Women-Led Experiences

After breakfast, continue exploring Hanoi with your private female guide and discover the city’s most important cultural landmarks. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature, one of Vietnam’s most important centers of traditional education. Continue through the French Quarter to admire elegant colonial architecture, historic boulevards and distinctive Hanoi buildings. Enjoy a private Vietnamese coffee experience before lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy a women-led cultural activity such as traditional crafts, embroidery, textiles, Vietnamese cooking, an artisan studio or a women-owned social enterprise, followed by a private dinner celebrating Hanoi’s distinctive cuisine.

Day 3 – Hanoi to Halong Bay | Luxury Cruise Among Limestone Islands

Leave Hanoi by private luxury vehicle and travel toward spectacular Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most famous natural destinations. Upon arrival, board your premium overnight cruise and settle into your elegant cabin before enjoying lunch while sailing through emerald waters surrounded by dramatic limestone islands. Depending on the cruise route and weather conditions, explore a beautiful cave, hidden lagoon or scenic island and enjoy a gentle kayaking experience when available. Return to the vessel and relax on the sundeck as the sun sets across the bay’s extraordinary limestone formations. Enjoy an elegant dinner on board before spending the night surrounded by the peaceful scenery of Halong Bay.

Day 4 – Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue | From Limestone Landscapes to Imperial Vietnam

Wake early and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay at sunrise before continuing your cruise through the limestone landscape. After breakfast, return to the harbor and disembark before traveling by private luxury vehicle back to Hanoi. Enjoy lunch in Hanoi before your airport transfer and take a convenient flight to Hue instead of a long overnight train journey. Upon arrival in Hue, meet your private female guide and transfer to your luxury 5-star hotel. End the day with a private dinner featuring traditional Hue cuisine, famous for its refined presentation and distinctive flavors associated with Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

Day 5 – Hue | Imperial Heritage & Royal Culture

After breakfast, begin your private exploration of Hue Imperial City, the former royal capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. Enter through the historic gates and explore imperial palaces, temples, courtyards and gardens while your private heritage guide explains the traditions, architecture and history of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty. Enjoy lunch featuring refined Hue specialties before continuing your exploration around the Perfume River and historic neighborhoods. Discover local cultural initiatives and experience a distinctive Hue specialty such as the city’s famous salt coffee. Return to your luxury hotel in the late afternoon before enjoying a carefully selected dinner inspired by central Vietnamese cuisine.

Day 6 – Hue Countryside | Buddhist Heritage, Villages & Royal Tombs

Leave central Hue after breakfast and travel into the peaceful countryside surrounding the former imperial capital. Visit Thanh Toan Village, explore its historic covered bridge and local market, and observe agricultural landscapes that reveal the quieter side of central Vietnam. Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue’s most important Buddhist landmarks, beautifully positioned beside the Perfume River. Enjoy a peaceful vegetarian lunch inspired by Buddhist traditions before visiting the elegant Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, surrounded by gardens, lakes and traditional royal architecture. Return to Hue in the late afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening with a private dinner.

Day 7 – Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass | Scenic Mountain Roads

Depart Hue after breakfast and travel south by private luxury vehicle along the spectacular Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam’s most scenic coastal mountain routes. Stop at carefully selected viewpoints overlooking the mountains, coastline and central Vietnamese landscape before continuing toward Da Nang and Hoi An. After arriving in Hoi An, enjoy lunch before beginning your private exploration of the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town. Discover historic merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls, traditional shops and riverside streets around the Japanese Covered Bridge area. As evening arrives, watch Hoi An’s famous lanterns illuminate the streets and waterways before enjoying a private dinner beside the Thu Bon River.

Day 8 – Hoi An | Women Artisans, Traditional Crafts & Countryside

After breakfast, discover Hoi An’s creative traditions through a carefully selected women-led cultural experience. Meet local women artisans and learn about traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship through activities such as lantern making, embroidery, textiles, ceramics or tailoring, depending on availability and your interests. Continue into the countryside surrounding Hoi An and discover local farms, gardens and traditional agricultural practices while experiencing a slower side of central Vietnam. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch prepared with fresh regional ingredients before returning to the ancient town. The afternoon remains flexible for tailoring, shopping, photography, café culture, a private spa treatment or simply relaxing beside the river, followed by dinner at a premium local restaurant.

Day 9 – Hoi An to My Son to Hoi An | Ancient Champa Heritage

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before traveling by private vehicle to My Son Sanctuary, the ancient religious center of the Champa civilization. Explore the atmospheric temple ruins surrounded by forest and mountains with your private heritage guide, learning about Champa culture, architecture, religious traditions and the historical connections between central Vietnam and the wider Southeast Asian world. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Hoi An. The afternoon is intentionally unhurried, allowing time for riverside exploration, local boutiques, a private tailoring appointment or a relaxing spa treatment. Finish the day with a private dinner showcasing the distinctive flavors of Hoi An.

Day 10 – Hoi An to Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City | Fly South to Saigon

After breakfast, your private vehicle transfers you from Hoi An to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your southern Vietnamese female guide and begin exploring this dynamic metropolis. Visit the Central Post Office, the Opera House area and surrounding French-colonial streets while discovering the city’s fascinating mixture of historic architecture and modern energy. Continue to the War Remnants Museum with sensitive historical interpretation that provides important context for understanding Vietnam’s modern history. Enjoy lunch featuring southern Vietnamese cuisine before continuing your exploration and ending the day with a sophisticated private dinner in Saigon.

Day 11 – Ho Chi Minh City | History, Markets & Modern Saigon

After breakfast, continue discovering Ho Chi Minh City through its historic landmarks, contemporary neighborhoods and lively local markets. Visit the Reunification Palace and explore the surrounding central districts before continuing to a carefully selected local market where you can observe the energy of everyday Vietnamese life. Where available, meet a local woman entrepreneur, artisan or creative professional and learn about the changing face of modern Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at a family-run or women-led restaurant before experiencing another aspect of Vietnamese culture through a private coffee tasting or culinary experience. The evening remains flexible for shopping, wellness or relaxation before your private dinner.

Day 12 – Mekong Delta | Ben Tre, Coconut Canals & Rural Life

Travel south from Ho Chi Minh City by private luxury vehicle toward Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, a region famous for coconut palms, waterways and agricultural communities. Upon arrival, board a private boat and cruise along peaceful Mekong waterways and coconut-lined canals while experiencing the slower rhythm of rural southern Vietnam. Visit a local family and learn about traditional coconut processing while tasting fresh tropical fruits and regional specialties. Continue into smaller waterways by traditional rowing boat and meet local producers and women involved in family-run businesses and community enterprises. Enjoy a farm-to-table Mekong Delta lunch before exploring rural villages, gardens and waterways, then return to Ho Chi Minh City for a premium Vietnamese dinner.

Day 13 – Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh | Vietnam to Cambodia

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your private transfer to the airport for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, beginning the Cambodia section of your premium Southeast Asia journey. Upon arrival, meet your private Cambodian female guide and travel by luxury vehicle to your carefully selected 5-star hotel. After check-in and time to relax, enjoy a gentle orientation around Sisowath Quay and the riverside area where the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers meet. Take in the atmosphere of Cambodia’s capital while learning about Khmer culture and contemporary Phnom Penh. Finish your first evening in Cambodia with a refined Khmer dinner overlooking the river.

Day 14 – Phnom Penh | Royal Heritage & Cambodia’s Modern History

After breakfast, begin a meaningful exploration of Phnom Penh’s history and cultural heritage with your private female guide. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with sensitive historical interpretation before continuing to the Choeung Ek Memorial, allowing time to understand Cambodia’s difficult past and remarkable resilience. Enjoy lunch in a peaceful setting before visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, important symbols of Cambodia’s royal and Buddhist traditions. Continue to a Cambodian artisan studio or women-led enterprise where available, learning about traditional crafts and contemporary Cambodian entrepreneurship. Return to your hotel before enjoying an elegant Khmer dinner featuring authentic Cambodian specialties.

Day 15 – Phnom Penh to Kampong Chhnang to Battambang | Pottery Villages & Rural Cambodia

Leave Phnom Penh after breakfast and travel through the Cambodian countryside by private luxury vehicle toward Kampong Chhnang, one of Cambodia’s traditional pottery regions. Meet local artisans and learn about pottery techniques that have been passed through generations, gaining insight into the importance of traditional craftsmanship for Cambodian families. Continue through rural landscapes, rice fields and traditional villages before enjoying lunch featuring regional Cambodian cuisine. Continue toward Battambang, one of Cambodia’s most atmospheric provincial cities, known for French-colonial architecture and its relaxed riverside setting. After checking into your 5-star boutique heritage hotel, explore the historic center before enjoying dinner at a premium local restaurant.

Day 16 – Battambang to Siem Reap | Countryside, Khmer Cuisine & Artisan Traditions

After breakfast, leave the city and explore the countryside surrounding Battambang, discovering rural communities, traditional producers and agricultural landscapes. Learn about everyday Cambodian life and the importance of village-based industries while traveling through peaceful rice fields and traditional settlements. Enjoy a fresh local lunch before continuing by private vehicle toward Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor. After checking into your heritage hotel, visit carefully selected local artisan workshops where Cambodian women preserve traditional silk, textiles and handicraft techniques. Learn how traditional Khmer craftsmanship is being supported through modern social enterprises before enjoying an evening dinner featuring authentic Cambodian specialties.

Day 17 – Siem Reap | Angkor Wat Sunrise & The Temples of Angkor

Rise before dawn and travel by private vehicle to the Angkor Archaeological Park for one of the defining experiences of this 18-day journey. Watch the sunrise over the iconic towers of Angkor Wat before entering the temple complex with your private archaeological guide. Explore Angkor Wat and learn about Khmer architecture, religious traditions and the history of the Angkor Empire before continuing to Angkor Thom, the ancient royal city. Discover the extraordinary Bayon Temple with its monumental carved faces before enjoying lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. Continue to Ta Prohm, where enormous trees and roots have grown around ancient temple structures, then return to your luxury hotel for relaxation and a special Khmer farewell dinner.

Day 18 – Siem Reap to Tonle Sap to Bangkok | Floating Communities & Journey’s End

Enjoy your final breakfast in Cambodia before traveling to Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and an essential part of Cambodian life. Board a private boat and explore the lake and its floating communities while learning about the importance of Tonle Sap to fishing, agriculture, transportation and rural livelihoods. Enjoy a final Cambodian lunch before returning to Siem Reap for your private airport transfer. Take your flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok, where this 18-Day Best of Vietnam & Cambodia Premium Private Tour Led By Women comes to an end. Depart with memories of Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap and the magnificent temples of Angkor.

18-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Premium Private Journey

This Best of Vietnam & Cambodia 18-Day Tour is designed around comfort, cultural depth and meaningful local connections. Long-distance overnight trains are replaced with convenient flights between Hanoi and Hue, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap and Bangkok, creating a more comfortable premium travel experience. Private luxury vehicles provide flexible transfers throughout the itinerary, while private boats on Halong Bay, the Mekong Delta and Tonle Sap transform transportation into memorable experiences. Accommodation combines carefully selected 5-star hotels, luxury heritage properties and a premium overnight cruise, allowing travelers to enjoy high standards of comfort without losing the authentic character of each destination.

Women-Led Experiences Across Vietnam & Cambodia

A defining feature of this Vietnam Cambodia Private Tour Led By Women is the opportunity to connect with women working in tourism, hospitality, traditional crafts, food, entrepreneurship and local communities. Depending on availability, travelers may meet female guides, artisans, chefs, craft makers, entrepreneurs and community leaders in Hanoi, Hoi An, the Mekong Delta and Cambodia. These encounters are designed as meaningful cultural exchanges rather than simple sightseeing activities, helping travelers understand traditional skills, personal stories and local livelihoods. The journey supports women-led businesses and community initiatives while giving travelers a more personal perspective on Vietnam and Cambodia.

Premium Vietnamese & Cambodian Cuisine

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the journey, with dining experiences selected to showcase the regional character of both countries. Taste northern Vietnamese specialties in Hanoi, refined imperial cuisine in Hue, central Vietnamese flavors in Hoi An and distinctive southern dishes in Ho Chi Minh City. In the Mekong Delta, enjoy fresh produce and farm-to-table dishes before continuing into Cambodia for authentic Khmer cuisine in Phnom Penh, Battambang and Siem Reap. Carefully selected family-run restaurants, premium local establishments and women-led dining experiences where available create a culinary journey that complements the cultural itinerary.

Best of Vietnam & Cambodia in 18 Days

From Hanoi to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Tre, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang and Siem Reap, this 18-day journey connects the most important cultural and natural highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia in one seamless private itinerary. Discover ancient temples, imperial palaces, colonial architecture, traditional villages, artisan communities, Mekong waterways, floating communities and the extraordinary temples of Angkor. With private transportation, 5-star accommodation, specialist guides and women-led experiences, travelers can explore two remarkable Southeast Asian countries at a comfortable pace. This is an ideal Vietnam Cambodia luxury tour, 18-day Southeast Asia private tour and premium multi-country journey led by women for couples, families and private groups.

Why Choose Vietnam Women Travel?

Vietnam Women Travel – Premium Private Tours Led By Women creates private journeys for travelers who want more than a checklist of famous attractions. Every itinerary combines private transportation, carefully selected accommodation, specialist guides, authentic local experiences and the freedom to travel at your own pace. The journey is led by women and intentionally connects travelers with women-led businesses and community initiatives whenever possible, from Hanoi artisans and Hoi An craft makers to Mekong Delta families and Cambodian women preserving traditional textiles. The result is premium travel with a personal connection: private from start to finish, culturally rich, comfortable and thoughtfully designed.

18-Day Route at a Glance

Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival & Old Quarter
Day 2: Hanoi – Culture, Cuisine & Women-Led Experiences
Day 3: Hanoi → Halong Bay – Luxury Overnight Cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay → Hanoi → Hue
Day 5: Hue – Imperial City & Royal Heritage
Day 6: Hue Countryside – Thanh Toan, Thien Mu Pagoda & Tu Duc Tomb
Day 7: Hue → Hai Van Pass → Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An – Women Artisans & Countryside
Day 9: Hoi An → My Son → Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An → Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – History, Markets & Modern Saigon
Day 12: Mekong Delta – Ben Tre & Coconut Canals
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City → Phnom Penh
Day 14: Phnom Penh – Royal Heritage & Modern History
Day 15: Phnom Penh → Kampong Chhnang → Battambang
Day 16: Battambang → Siem Reap
Day 17: Angkor Wat → Angkor Thom → Bayon → Ta Prohm
Day 18: Tonle Sap → Siem Reap → Bangkok.

Tour Summary

Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights | Countries: Vietnam & Cambodia | Start: Hanoi, Vietnam | Finish: Bangkok, Thailand | Travel Style: Premium Private Tour | Leadership: Female Tour Leader | Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels, Heritage Properties & Luxury Cruise | Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicles, Private Boats & Flights | Guiding: Private Local Guides & Specialist Heritage Guides | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily | Main Highlights: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, My Son, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat & Tonle Sap.

Two Countries. Eighteen Days. One Extraordinary Journey.

Travel from the timeless streets of Hanoi to the limestone islands of Halong Bay, from the imperial heritage of Hue to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, then continue south to experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta. Cross into Cambodia to discover Phnom Penh’s royal heritage and modern history, Kampong Chhnang’s traditional pottery, Battambang’s rural landscapes and artisan traditions, and finally the magnificent temples of Angkor. The Best of Vietnam & Cambodia – 18 Days Premium Private Tour Led By Women brings these extraordinary destinations together in one seamless, comfortable and culturally rich private journey. Travel differently. Travel meaningfully. Travel with women.

Vietnam Women Travel – Premium Private Tours Led By Women