From NYC to Vietnam to Babcock to Cambodia: A Two-Week Adventure
Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter
45 minutes (14 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport
Bustling, vibrant streets
Day 2: Ha Long Bay
3 hours (100 miles) from Hanoi Old Quarter
Stunning natural beauty
Day 3: Hoi An Ancient Town
1 hour (18 miles) from Da Nang International Airport
Charming, colorful houses
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City
90 minutes (545 miles) flight from Da Nang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Historical landmarks
Day 5: Phnom Penh
2.5 hours (189 miles) flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh International Airport
Riverfront promenade
Day 6: Angkor Wat
5 hours (231 miles) from Phnom Penh by bus or car
Iconic temple ruins
Day 7: Kep National Park
3.5 hours (84 miles) from Angkor Wat by bus or car
Lush tropical forest
Day 8: Kampot River
40 minutes (21 miles) from Kep National Park by car
Relaxing boat ride
Day 9: Koh Rong Island
2.5 hours (75 miles) from Kampot River by car, ferry, and tuk-tuk
Beaches and crystal-clear waters
Day 10: Sihanoukville
90 minutes (23 miles) from Koh Rong Island by ferry
Bustling nightlife
Day 11: Phnom Kulen Waterfall
5 hours (165 miles) from Sihanoukville by car
Cool, refreshing swim
Day 12: Battambang
2 hours (49 miles) from Phnom Kulen Waterfall by car or bus
Colonial architecture
Day 13: Bokor Hill Station
3.5 hours (101 miles) from Battambang by bus or car
Cloud-shrouded mountains
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!