Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Thailand
Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Thailand
12 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in Phuket, Thailand
Visiting: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Bangkok, Phuket
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IndTur337
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand with the "Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Thailand" tour. Begin your adventure in Hanoi, exploring its historic charm and the serene "Lake of the Returned." Cruise through the stunning Halong Bay, marveling at its unique rock formations. Discover the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the world's largest religious monument. In Bangkok, visit the magnificent Wat Traimit and its golden Buddha, and finally, unwind on the pristine beaches of Phuket. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily buffet breakfasts, and guided tours, all while traveling in modern, air-conditioned vehicles.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Hanoi! While it may be the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mystery and charm from past centuries. Narrow lanes and traditional shophouses invite travelers to explore the city, while its many beautiful public spaces including lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards, and monuments, give the city an air of elegance and harmony with nature that is unique among Asian capitals. Upon arrival at the Hanoi International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (4 Hours’ Drive) (B/L/D)
Location: Halong Bay
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart for Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage defined by UNESCO in 1994. En route, you will pass by the Red River Delta with many rural villages, fascinating towns, and paddy fields. Upon arrival at the Halong Bay Tuan Chau International Marina, a small boat will take you Halong Cruise. After checking into your cabin, you may enjoy a short rest and a delicious seafood lunch on board. An incredible set menu lunch will be served in the restaurant among breathtaking scenery. You will pass by several islands and islets on the Bay. As the sun sets over the bay we will head back to our cruise. Enjoy a coffee, tea, and delicious fruits on the sundeck as you relax. Order your favorite drink while you cruise to the anchorage area. Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner, you may spend time on the top deck or try squid fishing before you head to your cabin.
Overnight Onboard Cruise
*The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice and depends on weather conditions! Our guide will not escort you on board. There will be an English-speaking cruise manager who will take care of all passengers during the trip in Ha Long, accompanied by his staff.
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B/-/-)
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to magical views of the beautiful landscape as you sip on a cup of hot coffee or tea. Continue cruising along the bay as you visit other highlights. Enjoy brunch on board as you travel towards the harbour or dine in a local restaurant. After disembarking you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (please note the Mausoleum is closed on Fridays and the museum is closed Monday and Friday afternoons). This is a lovely park home to Ho Chi Minh's final resting place along with a museum and other memorials. Visit Ho Chi Minhs Stilt House, the simple double-room residence where he lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969. Preserved in the same condition as it was during his life, the home may be viewed through the windows only. Visit the miniature One Pillar Pagoda which dates to the 11th century but was rebuilt after destruction in 1954. Nearby you may visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi's West Lake. If taking a combo meal plan: Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch during your tour (price not included, available at an additional cost).
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Siem Reap (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in Hanoi to catch your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at the Siem Reap International airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 5: Siem Reap (B/-/-)
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the early morning before breakfast, join our optional tour to see the breathtaking sunrise at Angor Wat. Today, you will head on a tour of the Angkor Wat. This extraordinary complex is the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, the national symbol of Cambodia, and the highlight of any visit to this breathtaking country. As the largest, best-preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor Wat wows visitors by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first, you will cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, make your way through a series of galleries and the courtyard before you reach the central sanctuary, which boasts breathtaking views over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to see the intricate stone carvings adorning nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls, runs the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates ancient stories from Hindu mythology, such as the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Spend the afternoon at leisure or pre-book an optional tour to extend your visit to the Angkor Wat or see the White Gold Show.
Overnight in Siem Reap
If taking a combo meal plan: enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. If taking a combo meal plan: Relish your dinner with an Apsara/Khmer traditional dance performance at a local restaurant.
Day 6: Siem Reap – Bangkok (B/-/-)
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your morning at leisure before you are transferred back to the Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arrival at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
If taking the combo meal plan: Enjoy your last lunch in Siem Reap with an authentic Khmer lunch.
Day 7: Bangkok (B/-/-)
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will head on our city and temples tour to discover three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok; the Wat Traimit with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold), Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings, and Wat Benjamaborpitr, the White Marble Temple, one of the finest examples of Thai architecture. Spend your afternoon at leisure or pre-book an optional afternoon excursion to the Grand Palace and/or a Bangkok by Night tour.
Overnight in Bangkok
Day 8: Bangkok – Phuket (B/-/-)
Location: Phuket
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Bangkok Domestic Airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Phuket
Day 9: Phuket (B/-/-)
Location: Phuket
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day at leisure; no services will be provided. You can also pre-book an optional tour.
Overnight in Phuket
Day 10: Phuket (B/-/-)
Location: Phuket
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day at leisure; no services will be provided. You can also pre-book an optional tour.
Overnight in Phuket
Day 11: Phuket (B/-/-)
Location: Phuket
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day at leisure; no services will be provided. You can also pre-book an optional tour.
Overnight in Phuket
Day 12: Phuket (B/-/-)
Location: Phuket
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred back to the Phuket International Airport for your flight home.
What's Included
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10 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar
Enjoy 10 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar.
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01 Night accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard cruise or similar
Experience 1 night of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard cruise or similar.
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Daily buffet breakfast
Start your day with a daily buffet breakfast.
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01 lunch on board cruise
Savor a delicious lunch on board the cruise.
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01 dinner onboard cruise
Enjoy a delightful dinner onboard the cruise.
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01 brunch onboard cruise
Relish a brunch onboard the cruise.
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All Arrival and departure airport transfers
Benefit from all arrival and departure airport transfers.
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All Transportation in AC modern vehicles
Travel comfortably in air-conditioned modern vehicles.
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Services of English-speaking guide during the tours
Receive services from an English-speaking guide during the tours.
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All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary
Enjoy all sightseeing activities as per the detailed itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Expenses of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Arrival and departure transfers for land only passengers
Arrival and departure transfers for land-only passengers are not included.
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Visa fees
Visa fees are not included.
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Items not mentioned as being included
Any items not specifically mentioned as being included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers, and regional and domestic flights between Hanoi, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Phuket.
Accommodation
Enjoy 10 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar, and 1 night on a twin-sharing basis aboard a standard cruise or similar.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers, and regional and domestic flights between Hanoi, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Phuket.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy 10 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar, and 1 night on a twin-sharing basis aboard a standard cruise or similar.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes daily buffet breakfast, one lunch, one dinner, and one brunch onboard the cruise.
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Will there be a guide during the tours?
Yes, the services of an English-speaking guide are provided during the tours.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, all entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary are included.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a half-day city tour in Hanoi, a visit to Angkor Wat temple, and a half-day city and temple tour of Bangkok.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities such as a sunrise tour at Angkor Wat, an extended visit to Angkor Wat, the White Gold Show in Siem Reap, and optional afternoon excursions in Bangkok.
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What is the policy for arrival and departure transfers for land-only passengers?
Arrival and departure transfers for land-only passengers are not included in the tour package.
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Are visa fees included in the tour package?
No, visa fees are not included in the tour package.
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What should I expect on the cruise in Halong Bay?
On the Halong Bay cruise, you will enjoy a seafood lunch, dinner, and brunch onboard, pass by several islands and islets, and have the opportunity to relax on the sundeck and try squid fishing.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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