Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia with Bangkok
Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia with Bangkok
Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia with Bangkok
16 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise (Embarkation), Ha Long Bay Cruise (Disembarkation), Danang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IAV2-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Explore the highlights Southeast Asia on this fascinating journey with Independence by Globus. You’ll begin in Hanoi, Vietnam, with guided sightseeing and a cyclo ride through the ancient Old Quarter where merchants trade as they have for centuries. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s humble cottage, as well as the mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, and the 900-year-old Temple of Literature. Embark on a cruise on stunning Ha Long Bay, with its 3,000 limestone islands carved by time into spectacular landscapes rising from the Gulf of Tonkin. Taste traditional Vietnamese cuisine on this overnight cruise and visit spectacular caves, tunnels, and pristine beaches. Take a walking tour in ancient Hoi An town and sample the region's famous Cao Lau noodle dish. You’ll have plenty of I-time to relax at the beach or on a day trip to historic Hue. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the city’s many famed landmarks, including the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Take an excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels—an extraordinary network of passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. In Siem Reap, visit the largest temple complex in the world—including incomparable Angkor Wat. See the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom with some 200 faces carved in 54 towers. Interact with the children at a local school and venture on to Ta Prohm—virtually untouched and wrapped in ancient tree roots around its ruins. End your independent journey with a three-night stay in exciting Bangkok! Start your exploration with a boat ride through the city’s famous canals, or klongs, to see family homes and temples—you’ll quickly see why they call this city “Venice of the East.” Next, visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, and the Grand Palace, which houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Lastly, stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, featuring one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. You’ll also have I-time to explore more of Bangkok and other nearby attractions including Damnoen Saduak floating market and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Hanoi,Vietnam
Location: Arrive In Hanoi, Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAMWelcome to Vietnam! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.HANOI-MARKET.jpg
Day 2: Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
HANOI• This morning, enjoy a private guided tour of the city. First, take a cyclo ride though the ancient streets of the fascinating Old Quarter. Here, merchants trade as they have for centuries. • Then, visit the mausoleum and the humble cottage from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. Next on the agenda: One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. • Also, visit the ancient Temple of Literature, more than 900 years old and Hanoi’s first university.• Enjoy lunch at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that teaches local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities.(B,L)HANOI-CYCLO.jpg
Day 3: Hanoi,Ha Long Bay Cruise (Embarkation)
Location: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise (Embarkation)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HANOI–HA LONG BAY CRUISE (EMBARKATION)• A private transfer takes you from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Hon Gai, gateway to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. • Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise that takes you to explore the tunnels, caves, pristine beaches, and floating villages that are sprinkled across the bay. • Visit a working pearl farm to see the process of pearl cultivation in the area, then visit a nearby island for a swim or a walk to the top of the island for panoramic views of the bay. (B,L,D)You may consider a massage or spa treatment onboard your boat.HA-LONG-BAY.jpg
Day 4: Ha Long Bay Cruise (Disembarkation),Hanoi,Danang,Hoi An
Location: Ha Long Bay Cruise (Disembarkation), Hanoi, Danang, Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
HA LONG BAY CRUISE (DISEMBARKATION)–HANOI–DANANG–HOI AN• Early birds can participate in a tai chi demonstration on the Sun Deck at the break of dawn. • Further, explore the massive caves found in the bay to see the dramatic formations inside the caverns before disembarking later in the morning.• A private transfer brings you to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. • Upon arrival transfer to nearby Hoi An, a charming trading town that has been largely preserved with influences from China, Japan, Portugal, and France. (B)HA-LONG-BAY-CAVES.jpg
Day 5: Hoi An
Location: Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
HOI AN• Start today with a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town including an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. • For lunch, sample Cao Lau, a distinctive dish with smoked, chewy noodles only made here in Hoi An. • Afterwards, take a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside before visiting with a local farmer. (B,L)HOI-AN-ANCIENT-TOWN-COVERED-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 6: Hoi An
Location: Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
HOI AN• Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps spend it at the beach, take a full day excursion to historic Hue, or explore pottery and wood carving villages.HOI-AN-BEACH.jpg
Day 7: Hoi An,Danang,Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Hoi An, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
HOI AN–DANANG–HO CHI MINH CITY• Transfer to nearby Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many.(B)HOI-AN-HATS.jpg
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
HO CHI MINH CITY• Start your private guided sightseeing with a walking tour of the city’s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. • Next, visit the moving War Remnants Museum, followed by bustling Ben Thanh Market, the largest and oldest in the city. (B,L)HO-CHI-MINH-CITY-CITY-HALL.jpg
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
HO CHI MINH CITY • Today, enjoy a half-day private guided excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout during the war. (B)Sample a sweet Vietnamese iced coffee or stop at for a drink at one of the city’s iconic rooftop bars.HO-CHI-MINH-CITY-CHI-CHI-TUNNELS-ENTRANCE.jpg
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City,Siem Reap,Cambodia
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Meals Included: Breakfast
HO CHI MINH CITY–SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA• Today, fly to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are unmatched among the world’s ancient ruins. (B)SIEM-REAP-ANGKOR-WAT-REFLECTION.jpg
Day 11: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SIEM REAP• Your private guided sightseeing starts at the best preserved of all the temples—Angkor Wat, honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. • Next stop is Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. (B,L)You may consider a Apsara dinner show featuring traditional Khmer music and dance or an exciting performance of Phare, The Cambodian Circus.SIEM-REAP-BAYON-TEMPLE-MONKS.jpg
Day 12: Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast
SIEM REAP• Continue exploring the Angkor temple complex on a private guided tour. • Start at Banteay Srei, a unique, small temple outside the main complex built from red sandstone and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. On your return journey stop at a local school to interact with the children.• Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched, unlike many other temples. Here, the jungle surrounds you, and tree roots grow over and through the ruins. The afternoon is at your leisure.(B)Explore the temple complex further or take a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see a floating village.SIEM-REAP-BANTEAY-SREI.jpg
Day 13: Siem Reap,Bangkok,Thailand
Location: Siem Reap, Bangkok, Thailand
Meals Included: Breakfast
SIEM REAP–BANGKOK, THAILAND• Today, fly to Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city. (B)SIEM-REAP-MONKS.jpg
Day 14: Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
BANGKOK• Today’s private guided tour starts with a boat ride through the klongs, Bangkok’s famous canals. • Next, stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, whose 260-foot-tall spire has become identified with Bangkok. • Continue to the Grand Palace, comprised of the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. • Lastly, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha.(B,L)BANGKOK-WAT-ARUN.jpg
Day 15: Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast
BANGKOK• Enjoy a full day at your leisure.(B)Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may consider a visit to Jim Thompson’s House, a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, or an excursion to the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market.BANGKOK-FLOATING-MARKET.jpg
Day 16: Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast
BANGKOKYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)BANGKOK-GRAND-PALACE-DETAIL.jpg
UNESCO Sites
Angkor Thom|Angkor Wat|Banteay Srei|Bayon Temple|Ha Long Bay|Hoi An Ancient Town|Ta Prohm
Meals
Breakfast daily; 6 lunches; 1 dinner
Accommodation
Hanoi:Moevenpick Hotel HanoiHa Long Bay:Paradise EleganceHoi An:Hotel Royal Hoi An, Mgallery CollectionHo Chi Minh City:Caravelle SaigonSiem Reap:Borei Angkor Resort & SpaBangkok:Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Low Deposit
Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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