20 Day Vietnam to Cambodia Tour from £899pp
Night Markets and Noodle-Making from Bangkok to Hanoi. Now’s the time to explore Cambodia and Vietnam on your terms with this affordable tour. Plug into the electricity of Bangkok and Cambodia’s bustling streets, get a living history lesson as you look upon Angkor Wat’s ancient stone faces, and bliss out on white-sand beaches. Combine must-see highlights and free time to explore, and you’ve got the Southeast Asia journey of a lifetime.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings. Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic. Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group Experience; Max 18, avg 12.
Age requirement: 18-39.
What’s included:
- Accommodations: Simple hotels (8 nights) or hostels (7 nights), homestay (1 night), and sleeper trains (3 nights)
- Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 lunch. Allow £170-£225 for meals not included.
- Transportation: Air-con bus, tuk tuk, walking, junk boat, local boat, overnight train
- Staff & Experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout and local guides
- Halong Bay Cruise with Lunch
- Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Phnom Penh
- Guided sunrise tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
- Two street food crawls in different cities
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Your ‘travel for good’ moments: Local Khmer meal in Siem Reap, Oodles of Noodles in Hoi An
- Your ‘welcome’ moment: meeting your CEO and group
- Your ‘first night out’ moment: Connect with your new friends
- Your ‘big night out’ moments: Siem Reap and Hoi An
- Your ‘discover’ moments: Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City
- Your ‘foodie’ moment: Nha Trang Street food crawl
Available extras:
- Caving in Phong Na from +£40
- Hanoi Foodie Culture tour from +£20
- Huế Motorbike tour from +£24
- Phare Circus from +£14
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time and welcome to Thailand’s bustling capital – Bangkok! Tonight, meet your CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and get to know fellow travellers as you cheers to new adventures.
Exclusive inclusions: Your welcome moment – Meet your CEO | Your first night out – Connect with new friends
Day 2: Bangkok – Siem Reap
Cross the border from Thailand into Cambodia, your home base for exploring Siem Reap and the incredible Angkor Wat. Opt to check out Phare Circus, a uniquely Cambodian experience.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Siem Reap
Watch the sunrise over the majestic and mystifying ruins of Angkor Wat. Then, taste all manners of salty, sweet, spicy, and sour with a delicious Khmer meal at a restaurant kickstarted by non-profit Planeterra, or with a local family. Later, head to the infamous Pub Street, where the party goes around the clock. Grab a bite to eat (deep-fried tarantula anyone?) and let the beats move you through market stalls and bars.
Exclusive inclusions: Your ‘travel for good’ moment: Local Khmer meal | Your ‘big night out’ moment: Siem Ream
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital nestled along the mighty Mekong River. Get your bearings on an orientation walk and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Phnom Penh
Spend the day diving deep into Phnom Penh’s culture and history. Opt to reflect on one of Cambodia’s darkest periods with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields. Or venture to the Silver Pagoda or Royal Palace for a more peaceful experience. Later, discover the foodie side of this city on a street food crawl.
Exclusive inclusions: Your ‘discover’ moment: Phnom Penh
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Phnom Penh – Koh Rong
Ride in style to Sihanoukville and board a boat to your own private beach on Koh Rong Island. Take the afternoon to taste local seafood, or sit back and relax with a drink before hitting the warm waves.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Koh Rong
Enjoy your last full day on this pristine island. Do anything you might have missed the day before, like fishing, hiking, or kayaking. Wait ’til after sunset to swim in a sea of blue sparkles caused by phosphorescent plankton.
Day 8: Chambok Homestay
Head back to the mainland and journey to Chambok Village where you’ll spend the night and get to know the local people over a delicious Cambodian home-cooked meal. Immerse yourself in the community and wander around this remote region.
Exclusive inclusions: Your ‘local living’ moment: Home-cooked meal
Meals included: Dinner
Day 9: Chambok Homestay – Ho Chi Minh City
Cross another border into Vietnam, stopping in the famed Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll spend the night at a popular backpackers hostel. Take this chance to visit the Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and handicrafts before taking in the buzzing nightlife. Choose to venture to one of the many rooftop bars for a panoramic view and live music.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Nha Trang
Feel the pulse of Vietnam’s biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk, with free time after to double back to your favourite spots. Shop to your heart’s content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city’s unique vibe. Tonight, catch up on sleep on an overnight train to Nha Trang.
Exclusive inclusion: Your ‘discover’ moment: Walking city tour
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11: Nha Trang
You’ve arrived! Welcome to the Eastern Sea. Take this morning to explore local shops and markets, rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites before an evening street food crawl.
Exclusive inclusions: Breakfast
Day 12: Nha Trang – Da Nang
It’s not over yet. There’s more free time to explore Nha Trang today, so soak it all in. Then, hop on an overnight train to continue to Hoi An, stopping first in Da Nang for a short transfer.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 13: Da Nang – Hoi An
Hoi An’s excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring the old town. Tonight’s the night for your big night out, grab a drink on our tab and reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away!
Exclusive inclusions: Your ‘big night out’ moment: Reminisce Riverside
Day 14: Hoi An
Noodles might be fun to eat, but they’re even more fun to make. Find out how during a visit to G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles. The rest of the day is yours, so see what you can discover. Choose to visit the ancient ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or cruise down the Thu Bon River.
Exclusive inclusions: Your ‘travel for good’ moment: Oodles of Noodles
Day 15: Hoi An – Huế
Head north to the Imperial City of Huế. There’s lots to do here, with options to visit the indestructible Royal Citadel and tombs, cruise along Perfume River, or jump on a motorbike and ride around like the local people.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 16: Huế- Phong Nha
Your second day in Huế comes with more free time to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, travel through Vietnam’s stunning countryside to the green rocky mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 17: Phong Nha – Hanoi
Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it’s an overnight train to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 18: Hanoi – Ha Long
After arriving in Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam, take a private bus to the iconic Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave exploring. Be sure to charge your camera so you can grab a shot truly worth sharing!
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 19: Ha Long – Hanoi
Feel like you’ve gone back in time with an orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Then stop for a drink at Bia Hoi Corner, a spot that serves bia hoi, a local beer made of rice and wheat — and costs a mere 20p per glass!
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 20: Hanoi
Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social media handles before you head on your way.
Meals included: Breakfast
Price is correct as of 22/04/2024
