Hanoi to Bangkok - 19 days
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- Hanoi - Independently explore the capital
- Cat Ba Island - Spend a night on Ha Long Bay's largest island and cruise idyllic Lan Ha bay, with its beautiful limestone peaks and islets (please note: from May to August Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay will be replaced with an overnight junk boat cruise on Halong Bay)
- Hue - Tour the ancient Imperial Citadel and visit the enchanting village of the Mandarins
- Hoi An - Wander around this enchanting UNESCO Listed ancient town, famed for its beautifully preserved old city, tailors, handicrafts markets and nearby beaches
- Mui Ne - Relax on the beautiful stretch of sandy beach and swim in the emerald green waters
- Ho Chi Minh City - Free time to explore the ‘Pearl of the Orient' or join an optional city tour
- Phnom Penh - Independently explore Cambodia's capital or take in the highlights on optional tours
- Battambang - Enjoy a ride on the famous bamboo train, visit Phnom Sambov Mountain, Battambang Market and a local village
- Siem Reap - Free time to shop at the central market and take in the nightlife of Siem Reap's famous 'Pub Street'
- The Angkor Complex - Gaze in wonder at incredible Angkor Wat, visit the iconic Ta Prohm Temple and explore the ancient city of Angkor Thom
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- 16 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- 16 nights 3 star hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Hue, Hoi An, Battambang, the Temples of Angkor and Tonle Sap Lake
- Lan Ha Bay cruise (or overnight Halong Bay junk boat cruise from May to August)
- Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
- 2 overnight sleeper trains: Hanoi to Hue and Danang to Mui Ne (basic 4 berth cabins)
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicles. Public tourist bus: Hue to Hoi An, Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
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Itinerary
Sunday. Welcome to Vietnam! Meet your guide and fellow travellers at 4pm for a welcome meeting and drinks in the hotel lobby. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your flight.
Hanoi - Cat Ba Island. This morning we take a ferry to Cat Ba Island, a lush national park home to a rare species of Langurs. We enjoy a cruise to the Beo Floating Village and untouched Lan Ha Bay, which boasts incredible limestone rock formations and emerald waters. ...
Cat Ba – Hue. Spend this morning either at leisure or join our optional excursion to Cat Ba fish market and for an invigorating hike. Climbing one of the island’s peaks, the summit boasts breathtaking views over the national park. After returning to our hotel to fresh...
Today we enjoy a tour of the Imperial Citadel, once the centre of the Nguyen Empire and now by far Hue’s biggest attraction. Our next stop is the village of the Mandarins, a hidden gem set on the banks of the Perfume River. Here we meet the locals and enjoy a deliciou...
Hue – Hoi An. Today we journey to Hoi An by public bus (modern coach with air conditioning). Here we enjoy an orientation walking tour of this charming port town, with sights including the iconic Japanese Bridge and colonial buildings of its UNESCO-listed centre. The rest of the day is free for you to explore.
Hoi An – Mui Ne. Today offers further free time to enjoy Hoi An’s attractions, maybe spending some time shopping in the markets or enjoying the town’s delicious street food. You may also wish to take one of our optional excursions, either visiting a local farm to cook...
Disembarking from our train at Binh Thuan station, we transfer to our hotel in Mui Ne. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy some time on the beach. Day 8 offers further free time in Mui Ne, which is also famous for its kite surfing and draws kiteboarders from around the world.
Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City. This morning we travel by public bus to Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant metropolis boasting classic French architecture and gleaming skyscrapers alongside ornate temples and bustling markets. After hotel check-in, either enjoy some free time to ...
Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh. Today we cross the border into Cambodia, travelling by public bus to the capital city of Phnom Penh. Following hotel check-in, we take a tuk tuk to the Mekong River and enjoy a scenic walk along its banks before a drink at the Foreign Correspondents Club.
Today offers free time to either explore Phnom Penh independently or take one of our optional excursions. Perhaps spend the morning on our optional sightseeing tour and explore the city’s famous Silver Pagoda, the Central Market and the National Museum. In the afterno...
Phnom Penh – Battambang. This morning we travel to Battambang, an agricultural province considered to be the ‘rice bowl of Cambodia’. We visit a local pottery en-route and, on arrival in Battambang, continue to Phnom Sambov Mountain. Steeped in legend, this mountainto...
Battambang – Siem Reap. After breakfast, our first stop today is the lively Battambang Market, before continuing to a local village known for its Khmer architecture. Here we meet the locals and gain a fantastic insight into their lives and culture, with a visit to a l...
This morning is dedicated to exploring the most famous and best-preserved of all the temples within the Angkor Complex, the magnificent Angkor Wat. Rising 65-metres high, this temple’s iconic lotus-like towers make for some excellent photography. In the afternoon, ...
Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake. This morning we drive to Tonle Sap Lake to visit the villages of Kampong Phluk, with houses built on stilts above the water. We then return to Siem Reap, where this afternoon is free for you to enjoy the town’s attractions. Perhaps spend so...
Siem Reap - Bangkok. Travelling by car, we journey to the Poipet border and cross over into Thailand. Arriving in the buzzing capital of Bangkok, we check-in to our hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Day 18 offers further free time to explore all that Bangkok has to offer. You may decide to check out its colourful markets or visit top sights such as the ornate Grand Palace. The city is also well-known for its thriving nightlife, with plenty of bars and clubs to ch...
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