Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Bangkok

Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Bangkok

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$1627

Essential Vietnam Cambodia and Bangkok

8 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in Bangkok, Thailand

Visiting: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Bangkok

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur272

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1627

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Discover the most extraordinary destinations in Southeast Asia with this small-group tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangkok! Your journey will begin in Hanoi, the modern-day capital, and the historical heart of Vietnam. Visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, along with Ho Chi Minhs Stilt House, the place where the Former President of Vietnam lived for over a decade. Enjoy a breathtaking cruise on Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site that is famous for its surrounding limestone cliffs and exotic islands. Next, you will catch a flight to Siem Reap, a resort town in Cambodia and the Gateway to the Ruins of Angkor Wat — the largest temple complex in the world and a truly fascinating sight to see! From there you will fly to Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand, famous for its exhilarating nightlife scene, culinary splendors, and exotic temples. Discover three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok and see the finest examples of Thai architecture in the city before your tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangkok comes to an end!

Highlights

  • Travel to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, home to the Lake of the Returned

  • Sail down Halong Bay and discover the breathtaking sights and rock formations

  • Take a trip to Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex  in the world

  • Explore Bangkok, where you will see many exotic Buddhist temples

Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

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Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: HANOI TOKYO HOTEL

Meals Included: Breakfast

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)

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Location: Hanoi, 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/-/-)

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Location: Halong Bay, Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: THANG LONG OPERA 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/-/-)

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Location: Hanoi, Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: TARA ANGKOR

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/-/-)

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Location: Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: TARA ANGKOR

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 through 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 you book the combo meal plan: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, dinner will include an Apsara/Khmer traditional dance performance at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Siem Reap – Bangkok (Flight) (B/-/-)

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Location: Siem Reap, Bangkok

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: REMBRANDT HOTEL & SUITES BANGKOK

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/-/-)

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Location: Bangkok

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: REMBRANDT HOTEL & SUITES BANGKOK

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 (B/-/-)

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Location: Bangkok

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred back to the Bangkok International Airport for your return flight home.

What's Included

  • 06 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar

  • 01 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed cruise or similar

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • 01 lunch on board cruise

  • 01 dinner onboard cruise

  • 01 brunch onboard cruise

  • All Arrival and departure airport transfers

  • All Transportation in AC modern vehicles

  • Services of English-speaking guide during the tours

  • All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities

  • Arrival and departure transfers for land only passengers

  • Visa fees

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  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 06 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, and 01 night of accommodation on a twin sharing basis on a listed cruise or similar.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily buffet breakfast is included, along with 01 lunch, 01 dinner, and 01 brunch onboard the cruise.

  • Is transportation provided during the tour?

    Yes, all transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles. Additionally, all arrival and departure airport transfers are included.

  • Will there be a guide during the tours?

    Yes, the services of an English-speaking guide are provided during the tours.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included?

    Yes, all entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary are included.

  • Is regional airfare included in the tour package?

    Yes, regional airfare from Hanoi to Siem Reap and from Siem Reap to Bangkok is included.

  • What activities are planned for the visit to Halong Bay?

    In Halong Bay, you will enjoy a seafood lunch on board, pass by several islands and islets, relax on the sundeck, and have dinner with local seafood. You can also try squid fishing before heading to your cabin.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Angkor Wat?

    At Angkor Wat, you will cross a vast moat, walk along a broad causeway, and explore the main building with its galleries, courtyard, and central sanctuary. You will also see intricate stone carvings and the longest continuous bas-relief in the world.

  • What temples will be visited in Bangkok?

    In Bangkok, you will visit Wat Traimit with its Golden Buddha, Wat Po with its Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings, and Wat Benjamaborpitr, the White Marble Temple.

  • Are there any optional tours available?

    Yes, optional tours include a sunrise visit to Angkor Wat, an extended visit to Angkor Wat, the White Gold Show in Siem Reap, and afternoon excursions to the Grand Palace or a Bangkok by Night tour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • 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!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • 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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  • Low Deposit

    Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • 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.