Cambodia & Vietnam Discovery 13 Days
- Discover just why Halong Bay is so popular as you spend the night on a boat among the evocative karst landscape and indulge in a feast of fresh seafood.
- Explore the amazing Angkor archaeological complex in depth with your included one-day pass, so as well as guided tours, you have the option to return and explore at your own pace.
- Be welcomed into a Cambodian village for a tour of their agricultural surroundings and enjoy sunset drinks with a local family in their stilt house.
- Relax in peaceful rural surroundings while your private chef prepares a delicious spread that celebrates his Hoi An garden's seasonal best.
- Dine at KOTO in Hanoi, to not only taste delicious local food but also support an organisation promoting and protecting disadvantaged local youth.
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Cambodia & Vietnam Discovery
What's included in Cambodia & Vietnam Discovery 13 Days
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Sua s'dei! Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm tonight. If you arrive early, perhaps stroll the streets of Phnom Penh, taking in the interesting French colonial architecture. Dinner tonight will be at a riverside local restaurant and may include dishes like beef lok lak or fish amok. Enjoy getting to know your fellow travellers over delicious Cambodian specialties.
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Day 2 | Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Today a full city tour introduces you to the sights of Phnom Penh, a city that lies near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are home to King Sihamoni and are closed to the public. You will, however, be able to visit the Silver Pagoda that lies in the palace complex, which is the most sacred temple in the country. Phnom Penh remains a living relic of the country’s past struggles and successes. Your included visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek tell the story of the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng is a former school that served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre, and it’s estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here. The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek are home to a stupa made up of some 8,000 human skulls, marking the site of the infamous location. This was the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng, and standing in this peaceful setting, it's almost unthinkable to imagine that to date nearly 9000 corpses have been exhumed from the area. The visits are major parts of the experience here, but if you don't wish to visit them, please let your leader know. There is an optional visit to Wat Phnom, the temple that gave rise to the foundation of the city in the 15th century. After today's activities, you may wish to spend this evening relaxing in a cafe by the riverfront.
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The best of Cambodia and Vietnam is unveiled on this journey from Phnom Penh to Hanoi. Discover the region's culture and beauty as we visit the stunning ancient temples of Angkor, and be immersed in Vietnam's markets and vibrant streets. Add to the adventure an overnight boat stay on Halong Bay, friendly locals and lots of scrumptious food - the only thing left to do is choose when to go.
Inclusions
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Siem Reap - Leader-led orientation walk
- Kampong Thom - Santuk Silkfarm visit
- Kampong Thom - Lunch prepared by women weavers at the silkfarm
- Siem Reap - Lunch at The Spoon Restaurant
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
- Siem Reap - Monk Blessing
- Siem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
- Kampong Phluck - Visit to kampong Phluck lakeside village
- Siem Reap - Countryside village walk & sunset drink
- Siem Reap - Farewell Dinner
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Hoi An - Garden-to-Table with A Local Chef
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Walking Tour
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
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Meeting Points
- Phnom Penh Katari Hotel, Cambodia
End Points
- Foreign Relations Hotel, Vietnam
