Basix
Explorer
Cambodia & Vietnam Experience
26 days • 4.6
4.5
Excellent
7 reviews
26 days
Start
Bangkok, Thailand
Finish
Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Code
TKRNC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Taxi, Tuk tuk, Bicycle
Accommodation
Guesthouse (4 nights), Homestay (3 nights), Hotel (16 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
From £1,483(26 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Enjoy the guidance of a local expert as you temple-hop around the dazzling Angkor complex – one of South East Asia's premier sites.
Confront the sobering but important Khmer history in Phnom Penh, with included visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.
Experience local life during homestays in Chambok in Cambodia and the Mekong Delta and Da Bac in Vietnam. Get to know local families, participate in their activities and enjoy a homestyle meal.
Hoi An is another idyllic pocket of Vietnam that's best experienced from the seat of a bike. Take a guided bicycle tour through the rolling countryside and see local life pass you by.
Kayak around the limestone karsts and shimmering waters of Lan Ha Bay and help out the locals’ environmental efforts along the way.
Is this trip right for you?
Lots of time allocated for optional activities means freedom and flexibility, but it does require a level of independence. Only a few meals are included, so mostly you'll find your own (with plenty of suggestions from your leader of course) – a great way to mingle with locals and discover unexpected delights!
This trip involves a lot of public transport and some long days of driving, so some patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment here. Sit back, relax, watch the scenery go by, and embrace travelling like a local. You’ll cover a lot of distance on this trip, including on overnight trains. Amenities are shared and basic, but the experience of rubbing shoulders with the locals makes it all worthwhile. For more about what this experience is like, see our blog post here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight . https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight)
You'll be spending three nights with local families on this trip. While the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people, and enjoy some delicious home-cooked meals! Read more about the experiences here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/community-based-tourism-vietnam/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/community-based-tourism-vietnam/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/community-based-tourism-vietnam/)
You will need a moderate level of fitness to take part in some experiences on this trip. Your visit to Hoi An includes a bicycle tour of the surrounding countryside. Plus, there's kayak activity included in Lin Ha Bay.
You will visit a number of temples on this trip, and this requires modest clothing. Be sure to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
Itinerary
Get the ultimate South East Asian experience
Prepare for an epic adventure loaded with ancient sights and natural beauty as you travel from the hustle of Bangkok to the bustle of Hanoi. In Cambodia, call into the ancient temples at Angkor, take on beguiling Phnom Penh and get a taste of Khmer hospitality with a village homestay in Chambok. Then veer into Vietnam to trace its coastline from south to north, visiting the chaotic Ho Chi Minh City all the way up to old-world Hanoi, with historic Hoi An and Hue at its centre. Along the way, revel in the sheer beauty of the landscape, the friendliness of the locals and the social organisations that are providing brighter futures for this region. Oh, and did we mention the food? To die for.
Inclusions
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Taxi, Tuk tuk, Bicycle
Accommodation
Guesthouse (4 nights), Homestay (3 nights), Hotel (16 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Included activities
Siem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Battambang - Leader-led orientation walk
Chambok - Traditional dancing
Chambok - Homestay and activities
Chambok - Khmer Dinner
Kampot - Leader-led orientation walk
Kampong - Chambok Watefall Trek
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Phnom Penh - Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Mekong Delta - Boat Cruise, Lunch and Homestay
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Hoi An - Countryside bicycle hire
Hanoi - Old Quarter Walking Tour
Hanoi - Vun Art center visit
Pu Luong - Homestay and Village Walk
Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay Lunch
Optional activities
Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
Bangkok - Wat Pho - THB300
Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
Battambang - Countryside tour of local producers - USD29
Battambang - Cooking class in a local home - USD12
Battambang - Phnom Sampov bat caves - USD15
Kampot - Sunset cruise (join-in) - USD5
Kampot - Phnom Chhnork - USD1
Kampot - Kep National Park hike - USD1
Kampot - Khmer massage - USD5
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Experience Urban Adventure - USD39
Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000
Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD39
Hoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD73
Hoi An - Cooking class - USD33
Hue - Imperial City Full Day Tour - USD69
Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda - Free
Hue - Emperor Tu Duc's Tomb - VND150000
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (without lunch) - USD23
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (with lunch) - USD28
Hanoi - Army Museum - VND20000
Hanoi - Women's Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
Hanoi - Temple of Literature - VND70000
Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND50000
Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
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Important notes
Itinerary change for TKRNC241223 (starting on 23DEC2024): Please note that you'll visit Pu Long instead of Da Bac on this trip. Please check 2025 version of the itinerary for details.
1. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train tickets. Ticketing 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 a new ticket.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 6, 13 & 21 (Homestays) and Days 14 & 19 (Overnight trains) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Day use rooms are also excluded.
Reviews (7)
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Raymond
Dec 01, 2023
I love Intrepid basix tours you get to see the real side of the country that you're touring. Don't expect 1st class but do expect excellent value for your money
Hannah
May 13, 2023
A once in a lifetime adventure! I had an overwhelmingly positive experience on this tour which was well organised, fun and cultural.
John
May 11, 2023
The combined trip of Cambodia and Vietnam was mind blowing. I was impressed by the organisation by Intrepid and commitment from the excellent guides who shared valuable insights into their countries, besides reinforcing responsible travel. Mega impressed.
Zoe
Feb 16, 2023
I’ll definitely book again with Intrepid Travel. It gave me confidence but independence at the same time!
Mary
Mar 19, 2024
This was an excellent trip that allowed me to learn so much more about these countries. As a solo female I felt completely safe.
John
Sep 15, 2023
In general we thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour of Cambodia and Vietnam. We had a great group and two very likeable tour leaders.
Francesca
Apr 20, 2023
I totally recommend this trip. I've seen amazing places, met great people and learned a lot about Cambodia and Vietnam culture thanks to our guides. The extra activities proposed were original and worth the extra money. Overall it was an original and complete itinerary and I had a great experience. Looking forward to the next Intrepid trip!
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