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Take an unforgettable adventure through two of the most colourful yet contrasting cultures in South East Asia. Starting off in Vietnam, you’ll 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 experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. In Cambodia, discover the country's fascinating history and culture in Phnom Penh's heaving streets and the temples of Angkor. This is a journey that draws you away from the crowds and into heart and soul of a captivating region.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Hanoi
Day 2
Halong Bay
Day 3
Hanoi – Overnight train
Day 4
Hue
Day 5
Hue
Day 6
Hoi An
Day 7
Hoi An
Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9
Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11
Phnom Penh
Day 12
Phnom Penh
Day 13
Battambang
Day 14
Siem Reap
Day 15
Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Day 16
Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Day 17
Bangkok
Day 18
Bangkok
- 18 days visiting key destinations across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
- 15 nights in carefully selected hotels, 1 night on an overnight boat and 1 night on an overnight sleeper train
- Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners (as listed)
- All transport as specified: boat, motorbike transfers, overnight sleeper train, internal flights, private minibus, taxis, sampans and tuk-tuks
- Guided land experiences by English-speaking Local Specialists with audio headsets provided
- Porterage and selected tipping included
Highlights include:
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay with cave visits and a stop at The Green Life sustainability project
- Hanoi KOTO dinner and private local-led discovery in the Old Quarter
- Imperial City, royal tombs and motorbike back-streets tour in Hue
- Ancient Hoi An old town walking tour and free time to explore
- Mekong Delta village tuk-tuk tour and river experiences
- Phnom Penh visits including the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S21)
- Battambang countryside cycle with Soksabike social enterprise
- Three-day Angkor Pass with sunrise at Angkor Wat and guided temple tours in Siem Reap
- Final city highlights in Bangkok with optional Urban Adventures and cultural outings
Included activities (selected):
- Hanoi: KOTO dinner
- Ha Long Bay: overnight boat cruise, cave entry, The Green Life visit
- Hue: Imperial City, Tu Duc tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, motorbike highlights & vegetarian pagoda lunch
- Hoi An: Old Town walking tour
- Ho Chi Minh City: War Remnants Museum & city tour
- Mekong Delta: day trip, village tuk-tuk tour and lunch
- Phnom Penh: Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) & Tuol Sleng (S21)
- Battambang: pottery village, countryside cycling & local snacks
- Siem Reap: three-day Angkor Pass, guided temple tours & Tonle Sap floating village visit
Optional experiences (examples):
- Hanoi street-food or museum visits; Ninh Binh or Sapa extensions
- Ha Long Bay kayaking
- Hoi An food tours and My Son discovery
- Ho Chi Minh A O show or street-food night tours
- Phnom Penh Royal Palace, cyclo tours and Khmer massage
- Battambang cooking class or Phnom Sampov bat caves
- Siem Reap zipline, Phare Circus and Landmine Museum
- Bangkok Urban Adventures such as Chinatown, River of Kings or tuk-tuk tours
Notes: Airfares and visa fees are additional. Optional experiences are available at extra cost and subject to availability. All guided land tours are led in English; audio headsets are provided. Pricing, departures and inclusions are subject to change — please confirm at time of booking.
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