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Vietnam and Cambodia, 17 Days · Private tour including beach holiday
Vietnam with Sapa and Cambodia with Koh Rong Samloem
Paradises you never imagined coming across
We all pretty much have the same image of paradise: white sands, crystal-clear waters, a serene sea and a kaleidoscope of blues and greens. So, come and discover a place that perfectly evokes this idea: Koh Rong Samloem, in Cambodia. We'll arrive there after days touring around the must-sees of the north and the centre of the neighbouring country, Vietnam, from Hanoi to Hoi An, getting to know Sapa, a land of ethnic minorities and mountain landscapes, and Ha Long Bay, one of the most magical scenarios of all Asia. The Temples of Angkor will be the prelude to these days in paradise.
When should we get going?
Departure date
Departures from December 2024 till April 2025
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - Hanoi
Departure with destination Hanoi. Night on board.
Hanoi
Arrival at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Hanoi - Lao Cai
Breakfast. Today, accompanied by our guide, we'll take an immersive tour through the streets of Hanoi, where history, culture and life intermingle. The first stop will be at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is guarded by the famous Ba Dinh Square. Onwards to Ho Chi Minh's house and the Stilt House and the Single Pillar Pagoda, a curious building that resembles a lotus flower. We'll then stroll through a network of streets near the complex to see the makeshift markets that appear each day on the maze-like Vietnamese streets. Before driving towards the old town, we'll stop at the Temple of Literature. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll head off on a walking tour through the labyrinth of streets that make up the city's most famous shopping area, even visiting a traditional Vietnamese house. To round things off, we'll head to Hoan Kiem Lake to visit the Ngoc Son Temple. Late afternoon transfer to the train station for an overnight train to Sapa. Note: We recommend that you bring a carry-on bag with you in which to keep your essentials for a two-night stay in Sapa. Night on board.
Lao Cai - Sapa
Upon arrival in Lao Cai you will be met at the SaoViet office for transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival there will be some time to freshen up, unwind, and have breakfast. We start the day with a hike of about 6 km to the southwest, through the Muong Hoa valley and the village of Y Linh Ho, which is inhabited by the black H'mong people. We'll then arrive in Lao Chai and the settlement of Ta Van. These lands are principally inhabited by the Dzay and the H'mong, who will accompany us along the way. The landscape here is of endless terraces of rice fields, very different from the cities. Lunch in Ta Van. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Sapa - Hanoi
Breakfast. Transfer by car to the point where we begin an ascent of about two hours to the Den Thang mountain range, from where we can see the Fansipan and Muong Hoa valley. At about 1,800 metres above sea level, we'll reach the village of Hang Da, home of the Hmong people. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch there and have a little rest. Onward to Hau Thao. Once there, we will be able to observe the daily life and customs of its inhabitants. Return journey to the hotel in Sapa. Road transfer to Hanoi.
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha
Breakfast and road transfer to Ha Long Bay. The landscape will get greener and greener throughout the journey. On arrival at the port of Tuan Chau, we'll embark on a junk boat and receive a briefing about the route and the activities available both onboard and off the boat. Brunch onboard. The boat sails past the limestone mountains until it reaches the Tra Bau area of Lan Ha Bay. Here you can kayak or bathe in the emerald green water of the bay. Back on the junk, we'll continue on our cruise with time at our leisure until a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Dinner and night on board.
Cat Ba Island - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
Early risers will have the chance to attend a tai chi class on the deck. Breakfast will be served after the session. Afterwards we head to Cat Ba Island where we take a bus to visit the Trung Trang Cave, located in the Cat Ba National Park in the Kim Giao Forest. After the visit, we'll head back to the boat to check out and have brunch on board. We'll arrive back at the port and return to the hotel in Hanoi around 11.30 a.m. Free time to rest until the scheduled time of transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang. On arrival, road transfer to the hotel in Hoi An. Accommodation.
Hoi An
Breakfast. Day at your disposal. Accommodation.
Hoi An
Breakfast. In the morning we set off on a bike tour through some peaceful places, with picturesque scenery and few tourists. We cross the islands of the Song Thu River delta by local ferry and wooden bridge to Kim Bong village, where local families run handicraft businesses. A family will prepare lunch for us. We'll then return to Hoi An and have the rest of the afternoon at our leisure. Accommodation.
Hoi An - Siem Reap
Breakfast. Time at our leisure until the transfer to Da Nang airport to take an international flight to Siem Reap, in Cambodia. Transfer service to the hotel and overnight stay.
Siem Reap
We'll meet at the hotel reception around 5.00 am to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Afterwards, we'll return to the hotel for breakfast and then continue visiting the Angkor Wat temple. We'll then take you to Ta Prom or the Jungle Temple. This is a place where the creation of man and the force of nature mix, also famous because it appeared in Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll arrive at the Angkor Thom complex through the Victory Gate. This complex houses, among others, the Bayon and Baphuon temples, the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Siem Reap
Breakfast. We'll start the day with a visit to the floating villages of Kompong Phluk or Kompong Khleang, depending on the water level. In the dry season, we can see the piles of the floating houses that are exposed by the low water level, while in the rainy season the waters rise one or two metres up the base of the buildings. With an economy based on fishing, the village is a permanent community within the lake plain surrounded by forests. Lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back to Siem Reap, we'll stop at the Roluos Group, home to temples such as Bakong, Preah Ko, and Lolei. These are the first Khmer temples and their architecture is considered one of the best examples of Khmer construction. From here, we'll visit some of the most important temples on the grand tour, such as Pre Rup, East Mebon, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
Siem Reap - Koh Rong Samloen
Breakfast. Airport transfer for the flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, transfer to the harbour, where we will take a ferry to Koh Rong Island. Accommodation.
Koh Rong Samloem
Breakfast. Day at your disposal.
Koh Rong Samloem
Breakfast. Day at your disposal.
Koh Rong Samloem - Phnom Penh - City of origin
Breakfast. Time to bid farewell to paradise to catch a boat back to Sihanoukville, and from there to Phnom Penh by road. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Train segments as per itinerary.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Cruise around Ha Long Bay.
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Visits in private tour as per itinerary and not marked as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 1 dinner.
Your trip doesn't include
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Electronic Visa to enter in Cambodia.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Vietnam are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Vietnam.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- It's not possible to accommodate three adults in a cabin on the Ha Long Bay cruises. So, in this section of the trip, it will be necessary to use a double cabin and an individual cabin. Check supplement.
- It's best to leave big suitcases at the hotel reception in Hanoi and prepare a backpack with the essentials for two days and one night in Ha Long Bay/Sapa.
- The cabin on the overnight train to Sapa is shared.
Since January 2020, restoration work has been underway at the Bayon Temple on the Angkor archaeological site, so some areas will remain closed to the public.
- The cruise itinerary around Halong Bay will depend on the ship confirmed in each case.
- Triple rooms in Cambodia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Cambodia.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.