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Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer
19 Days | South East Asia's shining gems are on full display
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Start
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Finish
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Trip Code
TVRKC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Transport
Overnight Sleeper Train, Local bus, Private Minibus, Boat, TuK tuk, Train
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Accommodation
Guesthouse (4 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (11 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
From £1,348(19 days)
Trip Informations
Experience the very best of South East Asia on this awesome adventure through Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy a steaming bowl of pho from a street stall in Hanoi, admire the temples of Angkor and get some insight into everyday Khmer life at a rural homestay. With faded elegance in Ho Chi Minh City, the natural beauty of Ninh Binh and bustling Siem Reap, there's a lot to dazzle your senses on this exploration through South East Asia.
Why you’ll love this trip
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This trip gives you plenty of free time – perfect for the traveller who appreciates a bit of independence. Food crawl in Hue? An extra day exploring the acclaimed Angkor complex? You decide!
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Explore the UNESCO protected Ninh Binh - a naturally beautiful area, often referred to as ‘Ha Long Bay on land’, with its winding river etched between towering limestone mountains.
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Confront the sobering but important Khmer history, with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek in Phnom Penh.
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A homestay in Chambok puts you right in the heart of everyday life in Cambodia. Enjoy a village walk and waterfall visit and join in for a local dinner and cultural performance at night.
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Lan Ha Bay is a beautiful enclave of green waters and strange rock formations. Explore them by boat and kayak, then spend the night on nearby Cat Ba Island.
Is this trip right for you?
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Accommodation on this tour is basic – a combination of simple hotels, guesthouses and homestays, where you'll be spending a night with a local family. While the homestay accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Read more about the experience here:
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We cover a lot of distance on this trip, including on overnight trains. A 19-day trip with a lot of public transport might feel a little taxing now and then. There are some long stretches of travel involved, so be prepared for some bumpy roads (and occasional delays). It's all part of the adventure! For more about what an overnight train is like, see our blog post here:
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There is a limited amount of time included in Hanoi. Please consider booking some extra time before and after your trip if you would like more time to explore each of these cities
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Hanoi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Hanoi
- DAY 3Day 3 • Cat Ba
- DAY 4Day 4 • Ninh Binh
- DAY 5Day 5 • Ninh Binh – Overnight train
- DAY 6Day 6 • Hue
- DAY 7Day 7 • Hoi An
- DAY 8Day 8 • Hoi An
- DAY 9Day 9 • Overnight Train
- DAY 10Day 10 • Ho Chi Minh City
- DAY 11Day 11 • Ho Chi Minh City
- DAY 12Day 12 • Phnom Penh
- DAY 13Day 13 • Phnom Penh
- DAY 14Day 14 • Kampot
- DAY 15Day 15 • Kampot
- DAY 16Day 16 • Chambok
- DAY 17Day 17 • Siem Reap
- DAY 18Day 18 • Siem Reap
- DAY 19Day 19 • Siem Reap
Inclusions
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1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Overnight Sleeper Train, Local bus, Private Minibus, Boat, TuK tuk, Train
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Guesthouse (4 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (11 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleHanoi - Vun Art center visit
circleHanoi - Flower and flea market visit
circleCat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
circleCat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay Lunch
circleCat Ba Island - Kayaking
circleHoa Lu - Temple of King Dinh and King Le
circleNinh Binh - Bike Tour
circleHoi An - Old Town walking tour
circleHo Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk
circlePhnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
circlePhnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
circleKampot - Sunset cruise (join-in)
circleKampot - Heritage walking tour
circleChambok - Traditional dancing
circleChambok - Waterfall hike
circleChambok - Homestay and activities
circleChambok - Khmer Dinner
circleSiem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
circleSiem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
museum Optional activities
circleHanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
circleHanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
circleHanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
circleHanoi - Temple of Literature - VND70000
circleHanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
circleNinh Binh - Trang An Boat Trip (entrance fee, boat, taxi) - USD21
circleNinh Binh - Mua Cave Hike (entrance fee and taxi) - USD12
circleHue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - VND150000
circleHue - Imperial City Full Day Tour - USD69
circleHue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (with lunch) - USD28
circleHue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (without lunch) - USD23
circleHue - Perfume River cruise & Thien Mu Pagoda - VND220000
circleHoi An - Cooking class - USD33
circleDanang - Marble Mountain - VND40000
circleHoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD44
circleHoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD77
circleHo Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000
circleHo Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
circlePhnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
circlePhnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
circlePhnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
circleKampot - Kayak rental fee - USD6
circleKampot - Phnom Chhnork Entry Fee - USD1
circleKampot - Salt Field - Free
circleSiem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass - USD62
circleSiem Reap - Khmer Cooking Class - USD25
circleSiem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour (Gold Course) - USD87
circleSiem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour (Silver Course) - USD54
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Important notes
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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.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 5,9 (Overnight sleeper train) and Days 16 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (5)
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Julie
Dec 16, 2023
Our Vietnam Cambodian Explorer trip exceeded all expectations. This is our first Intrepid Journey and was brilliant. Vietnam and Cambodia will always hold a special place in our hearts - the people, food, history, countryside ... what an amazing experience. Our tour guides were fantastic, the groups we travelled with were all like minded people. We are already planning our next adventure with Intrepid!
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Rebecca
Mar 27, 2023
What a wonderful way to experience the world. The Intrepid trip was a soul restoring experience, fast paced and culturally informative. The tour leads bring the places to life and show you the 'real' countries. As a solo traveller I will definitely be booking again with them.
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Josh
Feb 06, 2024
This trip took us through two remarkble and up and coming destinations. Staff were accomading of disabilities. 100% reccomend
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CIARAN
Apr 20, 2023
The trip was excellent and bought us to places that we would never have seen otherwise. The guides, Bao & Dino, were great and both went out of their way to be helpful. It was a 'Basic' trip but accomadation was satisfactory. Transport was excellent and efficient. Overall a fabulous tour.
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Marlena
Feb 27, 2024
Unfortunately I cannot recommend this trip. You rush around from place to place, spend a lot of time in busses and trains to go to a lot of crowded tourist destinations, and you stay at very bad accomodations with no windows but mouldy walls. The group was really nice and like minded, but travelling like this made me sick.