Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery
Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery
Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery
21 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK
Visiting: Hanoi, Hoàng Su Phì District, Hạ Long Bay, Da Nang, Hội An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Delta, Krong Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Kampong Khleang
Tour operator:
Tour code:
963
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
8 - 28
Age range:
16-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Discover two fascinating countries. Hike through the verdant rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi and taste the street food in Hanoi. Your journey ends with an unforgettable exploration of the Angkor Wat complex by tuk tuk.
? Taste Hanoi's delightful cuisine
? Hike lush rice terraces
? Kayak on stunning Halong Bay
? Learn traditional farming techniques in Hoi An
? Ride pillion on a vintage Vespa on a nighttime foodie tour of Saigon
? Discover Angkor by tuk tuk
? See local life on Tonle Sap
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Fly To Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam's colonially influenced atmospheric capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 1 - 2 : Fly To Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam's colonially influenced atmospheric capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 : Discover Local Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh complex and the Ethnology Museum to learn about the country's ethnic groups. Next, stop at the Confucian Temple of Literature, before taking a walking tour of the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, and then visiting Ngoc Son temple, perched on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake. This evening, stroll amongst the city's unique street-side night-life and food vendors. Taste the varied flavours of Vietnamese street food such as Pho Cuon and Banh Xeo.
Day 4 : Hoang Su Phi
Location: Hoàng Su Phì District
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Hoang Su Phi, an area of emerald green rice terraces. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring.
Day 5 : Lush Rice Terraces
Location: Hoàng Su Phì District
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take an unforgettable journey on foot through the epic rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi. As you turn every corner, a new view of this outstanding landscape of lush, mist-wreathed terraces will unfold in front of you, providing a plethora of unreal photo opportunities. Visit a Tay village to have lunch in a family home.
Day 6 : Trekking The Terraces
Location: Hoàng Su Phì District
Accommodation: Hotel
Continue exploring the Hoang Su Phi region on foot. Trek from Pan Hou Village to a Red Dao village to learn about local life in the area.
Day 7 : Return To Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 8 : Overnight Cruise Halong Bay
Location: Hạ Long Bay, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hội An
Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Halong Bay. Board your vessel for a serene and unforgettable cruise on the glassy, limestone-studded waters. Pass by quaint fishing towns, taste freshly caught seafood and admire the ever-changing vistas of the bay. On day 9, rise early to catch the sunrise over the karst peaks of the bay and practice Tai Chi on deck. Return to Hanoi and fly to Danang, driving onto Hoi An.
Day 9 Cruise Halong Bay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise early to catch the sunrise over the bay and practice Tai Chi on deck. Later, return to Hanoi and fly to Danang for Hoi An.
Day 10 : Farmer And Fisherman Experience
Location: Hội An
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hop on your bike today and wheel through the scenic rice paddies outside Hoi An. Pay a visit to local farmers where you can try your hand at traditional farming techniques – look out for water buffalo! Enjoy a calming boat ride to a peaceful fishing village, where you can try making a fishing net and go paddling in unique bamboo basket boats.
Day 11 : Charming Hoi An
Location: Hội An, Hue
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a leisurely walk past Chinese traders' homes, visit local artists and tailors and walk through the 16th-century Japanese Bridge. Drive to Hue, stopping en route at the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Spend the afternoon wandering the beautiful, flower covered streets of this ancient town..
Day 12 : Imperial Hue By Bicycle
Location: Hue
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cycle through Hue for a tour of the imperial sights. Start at the Imperial City, then continue to Phu Mong Garden House, part of Hue's legacy from the Nguyen Dynasty. Stop by Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River before driving to Tu Duc Tomb. From here, take a cyclo tour along the banks of the Perfume River.
Day 13 : Saigon Vespa Tour
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy some free time before flying to Saigon in the late afternoon. This evening take an exhilarating ride on the back of a vintage Vespa, classic Saigon pillion style. Stop for a cocktail before continuing to a favourite local eating spot. Wind up your night with drinks, accompanied by a live band.
Day 14 : Saigon Old And New
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning discover the amazing network of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On the way back to Saigon there is an option to visit a Wildlife Rescue Station, that aims to stop the endangered wildlife trade in Vietnam. Continue to Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum.
Day 15 : Ben Tre By Bicycle
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Ben Tre and set out on a boat trip through winding, palm tree-lined canals. Cycle through rice fields and coconut groves and visit Mr. Sau Khanh's house who has collected a lot of ancient ceramics, potteries like bowls, vases and sculptures originally from Asia. Spend the night in a riverside resort.
Day 16 : Mekong Delta
Location: Mekong River Delta
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning visit Vinh Bac bonsai and flower village. Pay a visit to Cai Nhum Cathedral before returning to Saigon.
Day 17 : Cambodian Circus
Location: Krong Siem Reap
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. There is a special treat that awaits in the form of a performance from the PHARE Cambodian Circus, an NGO that teaches street children to become internationally renowned circus artists.
Day 18 : Angkor By Tuk Tuk
Location: Angkor Wat
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What better way to see the world-famous Angkor temple complex than from the back of a traditional tuk tuk? You'll explore Angkor Wat, the centrepiece of Siem Reap's famous temples, before riding your tuk tuk to Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple, a 12th-century masterpiece. Lastly, buried deep in the jungle, you will find Ta Prohm; a photogenic and atmospheric array of trees wound through temple ruins.
Day 19 : Tonle Sap Lake
Location: Kampong Khleang, Krong Siem Reap
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
High water season (Aug-Feb) Visit Kompong Kleang, a settlement of over 20,000 people housed in wooden structures on stilts, suspended up to ten metres above the water. Greeted by waves of friendly locals, here you can glimpse Cambodia's countryside culture and easy going family lifestyle. After lunch, head out into the dense forest and find the hidden temple of Beng Mealea. Low water season (Mar-Jul) Journey into rural Cambodia and visit a local village where you will ride an ox cart through the fields before touring the village where you can participate in fishing or farming; learning more about the way of life here. Return to Siem Reap, visiting Beng Mealea on the way.
What's Included
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Accommodation
18 nights in 3+/4 star
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfasts: 16, Lunches: 14, Dinners: 11
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Flights
International flights and current taxes
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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What is the level of development like?
Although Southeast Asia is developing quickly, it still lacks the international standards of civil infrastructure and tourist facilities. Concepts of personal responsibility are also different to those in the UK. Consequently, tourist and public facilities may not uphold the same safety standards as in the UK; for example, you may see a hole in the road without a warning sign or safety barricade.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Free Date Changes
Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.
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