From NYC to Vietnam to Babcock to Cambodia: A Two-Week Adventure

  1. Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter
    45 minutes (14 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport

    Bustling, vibrant streets

  2. Day 2: Ha Long Bay
    3 hours (100 miles) from Hanoi Old Quarter

    Stunning natural beauty

  3. Day 3: Hoi An Ancient Town
    1 hour (18 miles) from Da Nang International Airport

    Charming, colorful houses

  4. Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City
    90 minutes (545 miles) flight from Da Nang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Historical landmarks

  5. Day 5: Phnom Penh
    2.5 hours (189 miles) flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh International Airport

    Riverfront promenade

  6. Day 6: Angkor Wat
    5 hours (231 miles) from Phnom Penh by bus or car

    Iconic temple ruins

  7. Day 7: Kep National Park
    3.5 hours (84 miles) from Angkor Wat by bus or car

    Lush tropical forest

  8. Day 8: Kampot River
    40 minutes (21 miles) from Kep National Park by car

    Relaxing boat ride

  9. Day 9: Koh Rong Island
    2.5 hours (75 miles) from Kampot River by car, ferry, and tuk-tuk

    Beaches and crystal-clear waters

  10. Day 10: Sihanoukville
    90 minutes (23 miles) from Koh Rong Island by ferry

    Bustling nightlife

  11. Day 11: Phnom Kulen Waterfall
    5 hours (165 miles) from Sihanoukville by car

    Cool, refreshing swim

  12. Day 12: Battambang
    2 hours (49 miles) from Phnom Kulen Waterfall by car or bus

    Colonial architecture

  13. Day 13: Bokor Hill Station
    3.5 hours (101 miles) from Battambang by bus or car

    Cloud-shrouded mountains

  14. Day 14: Koh Ker Temple Complex
    2.5 hours (70 miles) from Bokor Hill Station by car or bus

    Remote, ancient ruins

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hanoi Old Quarter (2 days, $50/day)
  • Ha Long Bay (2 days, $75)
  • Hoi An Ancient Town (2 days, $50/day)
  • Ho Chi Minh City (2 days, $70/day)
  • Phnom Penh (2 days, $60/day)
  • Angkor Wat (2 days, $50/day)
  • Kep National Park (1 day, $30)
  • Kampot River (1 day, $25)
  • Koh Rong Island (2 days, $60/day)
  • Sihanoukville (1 day, $50)
  • Phnom Kulen Waterfall (1 day, $40)
  • Battambang (1 day, $35)
  • Bokor Hill Station (1 day, $30)
  • Koh Ker Temple Complex (1 day, $35)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights): $930

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City or spending extra days at any of the listed locations. If you have less time, consider skipping some of the less-coveted locations, like Sihanoukville, and focusing on the must-see attractions in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Siem Reap. Don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the hot and humid weather in Southeast Asia!

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