Essential Vietnam & Cambodia

Visit Vietnam

{ "summary": [ "A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region's natural wonders and fascinating cultures, this 17-day trip offers a combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches, ruins, urban culture, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise overnight on a traditional sailing junk boat in Halong Bay. Witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat, and contemplate its lows by walking the infamous Killing Fields. Although many activities are included, there is still plenty of time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure" ], "itinerary": [ { "icon": "location", "day": "1", "title": "Hanoi", "image": "", "body": "Arrive at any time.There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.Included Activities:- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupAdditional Notes:Please note, if you would like to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum it is only open from 7:30 - 10:30 AM and closed on Mondays and Fridays." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "2", "title": "Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L, 1D)", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.Meals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- DinnerTransport:- Shared Van 04:00 Hr(s)- Junk BoatIncluded Activities:- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "3", "title": "Ha Long/Hu? (1B, 1L)", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the \"Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour\" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.Meals Included:- Breakfast- LunchTransport:- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)- Overnight Train (beds) 13:00 - 14:00 Hr(s)Optional Extras to chose from:- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "4", "title": "Hu?", "image": "", "body": "Pull into Hue early in the morning and dive right into the city, starting with a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. The rest of the day, you are free to explore the city how you'd like.Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam's former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.Opt to pre-book the \"Hue Motorbike Tour\" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.Included Activities:- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit- Imperial Citadel Tour- Royal Tombs VisitOptional Extras to chose from:- Hue Motorbike Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "5", "title": "Hu?/Hoi An (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "6", "title": "Hoi An (1B, 1L)", "image": "", "body": "Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.Meals Included:- Breakfast- LunchIncluded Activities:- Oodles of Noodles" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "7", "title": "Hoi An (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.Meals Included:- Breakfast" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "8", "title": "Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country's commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "9", "title": "Ho Chi Minh City (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Take a guided tour of famous Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy free time.Use free time to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. The Reunification Palace, the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum are also well worth a visit.Meals Included:- BreakfastIncluded Activities:- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "10", "title": "Ho Chi Minh City (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.After enjoying a day in the Mekong Delta, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in time for an optional dinner.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Day Trip to Mekong DeltaOptional Extras to chose from:- Full Day Mekong River Delta Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "11", "title": "Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Local Bus 02:00 Hr(s)- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)- Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "12", "title": "Phnom Penh (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market.Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.Meals Included:- BreakfastIncluded Activities:- Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour- Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "13", "title": "Phnom Penh/Siem Reap (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.Opt to pre-book the \"Phare Circus\" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Shared Van 06:00 Hr(s)Optional Extras to chose from:- Phare Circus" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "14", "title": "Siem Reap (1B, 1D)", "image": "", "body": "Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the 'Tomb Raider' temple.Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.Meals Included:- Breakfast- DinnerIncluded Activities:- Angkor Wat Guided Tour- Local Khmer Meal" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "15", "title": "Siem Reap (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.Meals Included:- BreakfastIncluded Activities:- Angkor Wat Guided Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "16", "title": "Siem Reap/Bangkok (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Fly from Cambodia to Thailand. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore bustling Bangkok as you wish.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)Additional Notes:Due to the current border closer between Thailand and Cambodia, the drive across the land border between Siem Reap and Bangkok is currently replaced with a flight. When the border reopens, the itinerary will resume as normal with the drive." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "17", "title": "Bangkok (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Depart at any time.Not ready to leave this vibrant city? Extend your stay with post-tour accommodation - your CEO can give you a hand.Meals Included:- Breakfast" } ] }

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