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Uncover the majesty and mystery of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Discover the incredible diversity, delectable cuisines, dramatic histories and natural beauty of Cambodia and Vietnam. Delve into the confronting Khmer legacy in Phnom Penh, view Vietnam's colourful history on the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and explore the colonial-era grand architecture of Hanoi. This trip offers places of breathtaking beauty, from the backwaters of the Mekong Delta, to the jungles of Cambodia and the natural limestone wonder of Halong Bay. Add to that a mix of friendly locals and age-old traditions for the ultimate 20-day South East Asian experience.
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- PAJIC
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 1 review
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Delve into the dramatic Khmer legacy in Phnom Penh on a full-day guided tour around the Cambodian capital, passing by the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.
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Enjoy two days of fully guided Angkor complex tours in Siem Reap, with in-depth insights into the history of these extraordinary structures and plenty of time to see the spectacular Angkor Wat.
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Discover Vietnam's astounding histories, both modern and ancient, from the Cu Chi war tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City to old-world heritage and architectural marvels of Hue.
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A cruise along the waterways and a friendly guesthouse in the Mekong Delta and a candle lit seafood dinner on a junk boat in Halong Bay are just some memorable moments on your small-group adventure.
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Discover the French influence of the northern city of Hanoi, and be treated to an exclusive Hat Xam performance – an ancient art form conducted in darkness.
Is this trip right for you?
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Temperatures and humidity can be high in South East Asia, especially when walking around sites like the Angkor complex where there may be little shade. Be prepared by taking plenty of drink breaks and wearing appropriate skin protection. Some travellers find an umbrella handy to keep the sun off (this will also come in handy should it rain!).
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You will visit a number of temples which requires a level of modesty. You will need to bring clothes that cover the shoulders and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it is hot.
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Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. There are a number of days when you’ll spend time walking around sites or on tours.
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The bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge is a painful but important part of Cambodian history to confront. If you would rather not visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, just let your leader know.
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The order of your included activities in Siem Reap may occasionally change due to weather, season or other factors. The changes are made to give you the best possible experiences and to get you to sites at the best time. Your leader will advise of any changes to the order of your included activities on day one at your group meeting.
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One night in the Mekong Delta is spent in simple guesthouse accommodation. There are twin share rooms with bedding and mosquito nets provided. Bathrooms are shared and may only have cold water available. Most travellers find that this experience is the best way to connect with your local hosts and get a real sense of life on the Delta.
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This trip includes a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The majority of the visit is above ground, but you will have the option to go inside the tunnels at the end of the visit. If you are likely to feel claustrophobic, going inside the tunnels might be best avoided.
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Notes: The restaurant run by Friends International is closed on public and school holidays. Alternative dinner arrangements will be made during these times.
Accommodation
- Aquarius Hotel or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
The arrival transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through us. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 14 days prior to travel, as we may not be able to confirm a request made within 14 days of travel.Note: The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek are major parts of the experience here, but if you don't wish to visit them, please inform your leader.
Accommodation
- Aquarius Hotel or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh - Buddhist monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
- Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
- Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Note: The Sala Bai Hotel School is closed on public and school holidays, so on these days an alternative restaurant will be used.
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap - Lunch at Sala Bai
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple visit
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Dinner at Malis
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap - Khmer massage - USD17
- Siem Reap - Landmine museum - USD5
- Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake Boat Trip (guide and remork transport included) - USD15
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Millennium Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will likely change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary. We suggest you attend, as this is also a great chance to meet your new fellow travellers. It’s important that you attend the welcome meeting as your new group leader will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.Rooms at the Millennium Boutique Hotel, and in Ho Chi Minh City in general, are compact given the building style and central location.
Accommodation
- Mekong Delta Guesthouse (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta - Sightseeing Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Your guesthouse is operated by local hosts, with simple twin and double rooms. Bedding and mosquito nets are supplied. Bathroom facilities are shared and may only have cold water available.Accommodation
- Millennium Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta - Local Market
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - A O show - VND1050000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Dalat Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Dalat Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Dalat - Garden visit
- Dalat - Visit to local silk, cricket and coffee producers
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- The Villa Hoi An Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- The Villa Hoi An Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD31
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- The Villa Hoi An Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hoi An - Hoi An Walking & Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD55
- Hoi An - My Son Cham tour (entrance fee, guide and transport included) - USD35
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Cherish Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue - Imperial City Full Day Tour Urban Adventure
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Cherish Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
- Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Hanoi - KOTO lunch
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Halong Bay Overnight boat (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Optional Activities
- Boat Tour - VND250000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Swimming in the bay from the boats is banned by the local authority. Kayaking is restricted to designated zones within the bay.Your wooden junk-style boat has twin-share cabins with en suite facilities and air-conditioning. Due to the limited cabins on board, the single supplement is excluded, and accommodation will be on a twin-share basis.
Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you will stay on a larger boat (with up to 12 cabins) and share your boat with another group. Otherwise, your group may be split across different vessels, in which case a group leader will be present on each boat, and the route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND30000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND180000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Hanoi Street Food By Night Urban Adventure - USD29
- Hanoi - Citadels, Karsts & Cycle Urban Adventure - USD79
- Hanoi - Village Discovery by Bike Urban Adventure - USD36
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
19 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinnersTransport
Boat, Plane, Private minibus, TaxiAccommodation
Hotel (17 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Overnight boat (1 night)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh - Buddhist monastery visit
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walking tour
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap - Lunch at Sala Bai
- Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple visit
- Siem Reap - Dinner at Malis
- Mekong Delta - Sightseeing Tour
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta - Local Market
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Dalat - Garden visit
- Dalat - Visit to local silk, cricket and coffee producers
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hue - Imperial City Full Day Tour Urban Adventure
- Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
- Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Hanoi - KOTO lunch
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 16 (boat) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. Full name exactly as per passport required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. 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.
4. Due to limited luggage space in our vehicles, please ensure that you are packing light and compact. Large, bulky suitcases are unsuitable for this trip. Please refer to the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for details. 
5. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.

Essential trip information
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