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18 Days | Travel into the heart and soul of South East Asia
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18 days
Start
Hanoi, Vietnam
Finish
Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Code
TVSKC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private minibus, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
From £1,674(18 days)
Trip Informations
Take an unforgettable adventure through two of the most colourful yet contrasting cultures in South East Asia. Starting off in Vietnam, cruise through dramatic karst scenery on a boat tour of Ha Long Bay, step back into the world of the country's last emperors in Hue, soak up the old-world charm of Hoi An and be awed by the endless energy of Ho Chi Minh City. In Cambodia, discover the country's fascinating history and culture in Phnom Penh's heaving streets and in the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor. This is a journey that draws you away from the crowds and into heart and soul of this captivating region, and its equally enchanting people.
Why you’ll love this trip
Sail through Ha Long Bay’s limestone karsts and island caves, visit a centre that turns the bay’s discarded trash into treasures and spend the night checking out the stars on an overnight cruise.
Travel like a local on a motorbike tour, riding pillion and taking in the historical pagodas, bridges and villages of Hue.
Watch the sun rising over Angkor Wat as it did over 800 years ago with your leader. Wander through the amazing ancient temples on a guided tour and with a three-day Angkor pass to cover your whole time in Siem Reap, you can explore this incredible temple complex as much and as often as you like.
Discover the countryside around Battambang on a bike ride around rural farms to meet with local producers, through an Tuuur partner and social enterprise that supports the local communities.
Experience life on water on a boat tour visiting the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake and understand the deep bond between the late and the local communities.
Is this trip right for you?
In order to see as much as possible, this trip involves some long journeys, including by overnight train where the amenities are shared and basic. For more about what this experience is like, see our blog post here:
tuuur.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight-train-in-vietnam/
Depending on where you come from, the weather in Vietnam might be hotter and more humid than what you are used to. Please consider your suitability to the season you wish to travel in. Check out tuuur.com/vietnam/weather-in-vietnam for more info.
There are some long travel days by both private and public transport (up to 10 hours on the road), including the days that you cross from Vietnam to Cambodia and Cambodia to Thailand. Your leader and local guides will assist with the border crossings, but plenty of patience is advised.
Some travellers enjoy Siem Reap so much that they decide they want to stay there longer, rather than continuing with the group to Bangkok. You are welcome to sign off the trip to enjoy more of Cambodia, however we aren’t able to reimburse any unused services or provide alternate onward travel arrangements.
At times your accommodation may not have continuous hot water. Most travellers don’t find this a problem however, and are often keen to cool down from the heat with a refreshing cold shower.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private minibus, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Activities
Hanoi - KOTO dinner
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Halong Bay - Cave entry
Halong Bay - The Green Life Visit
Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike
Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
Hue - Motorbike Tour Lunch
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Mekong Delta - Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
Mekong Delta - Lunch
Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Kampong Chhnang - Pottery village visit
Battambang - Soksabike social enterprise countryside cycling & local snack tour
Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Siem Reap - Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Chong Kneas - Tonle Sap floating village visit
Optional activities
Hanoi - Women's Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
Hanoi - Hanoi Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD40
Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD44
Hoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD77
Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
Ho Chi Minh City - A O show - VND1050000
Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon Street Food by Night Urban Adventure - USD36
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000
Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - USD10
Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
Phnom Penh - Khmer massage - USD8
Battambang - Cooking Class - USD12
Battambang - Phnom Sampov bat caves - USD15
Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour - USD54
Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD5
Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Gold Tour - USD87
Bangkok - Chinatown Sights and Bites Urban Adventure - THB1960
Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight Boat) and Day 3 (Sleeper Train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Rooms booked only for day use are also excluded.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
3. This trip includes a domestic flight. Checked luggage allowance is a maximum of 20 kilograms, plus up to 7 kilograms carry on luggage. Any excess luggage charges will need to be paid directly to the airline at check-in.
4. As this is a combination trip made up of two of our most popular itineraries, the composition of your group and your leader may change.
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