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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 19 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-3624
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Operated in English

Starts Hanoi, Vietnam
Ends Bangkok, Thailand

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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.

Starting in Hanoi and ending in Bangkok, the "Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer" tour is a guided local culture trip that takes 19 days. You will visit Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Kampong Cham and 8 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

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 colonial 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.

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Day 1: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Cat Ba
Day 4: Ninh Binh
Day 5: Ninh Binh – Overnight train
Day 6: Hue
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Overnight Train
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12: Phnom Penh
Day 13: Phnom Penh
Day 14: Kampot
Day 15: Kampot
Day 16: Chambok
Day 17: Siem Reap
Day 18: Siem Reap
Day 19: Siem Reap

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Guesthouse (4 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (11 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)

Meals

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Transport

Overnight Sleeper Train , Local bus , Private Minibus , Boat , TuK tuk , Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Hanoi - Vun Art center visit
Hanoi - Flower and flea market visit
Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay Lunch
Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
Hoa Lu - Temple of King Dinh and King Le
Ninh Binh - Bike Tour
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Ho Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Kampot - Sunset cruise (join-in)
Kampot - Heritage walking tour
Chambok - Traditional dancing
Chambok - Waterfall hike
Chambok - Homestay and activities
Chambok - Khmer Dinner
Siem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Hanoi and from Bangkok are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

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: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/cambodia-homestay-experience
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: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight.
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

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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