A Journey through Cambodia & Vietnam

Welcome to Cambodia – and straight to one of Asia’s most intriguing and impressive sights – Angkor Wat. But you may also want to spend time in Siem Reap, a cultural town that has of late become so much more than the gateway to Angkor Wat. Here you can dine at innovative Khmer restaurants, enjoy French-inspired cuisine, shop for artisan products or attend an Aspara dance evening of traditional movement and culture.

Of course, you’ll also be excited to visit Angkor Wat. There’s a lot to see, so we’ll recommend our best guides so you can be in the right place at the right time – for example at sunset, away from the crowds, and you will spread your visit over two to three days. Find out how French explorer Henri Mahout uncovered the temples in the mid-19th century and unpick the meanings behind the intricate bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the battles of Khmer history. You will also spend time at Ta Prohm admiring the perfect fusion of nature and architecture as seen in the tree roots that encircle the temple.

From Phnom Pehn you will fly to Saigon, Vietnam’s biggest city and guaranteed to be a total reset of your senses. To guide you through this buzzing hub, we’d suggest a range of guided tours to help get to grips with this busy and bustling city.

You may like to see the Ben Thanh Market which sells almost everything or the Nha Hang Ngon, where you can try traditional street food. Other notable sites include the Jade Emperor Pagoda for its statues and woodcarvings, the moving War Remnants Museum, and the Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda, said to be the only pure Taoist temple in Vietnam. Exploring the city by Vespa is a fun excursion that allows you to see Saigon after dark – zipping through traffic down side streets for out-of-the-way cocktail bars, authentic local restaurants and street food markets.