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Hidden Treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia

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 Trip Length
20 Days
 Trip Starts
Hanoi
 Trip Finishes
Ho Chi Minh City
20 Day Hidden Treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Vietnam, Cambodia
Trip Style
River Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
VTMS20

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 20 Day Hidden Treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia. Venture through Vietnam and Cambodia on this River Cruise. Explore the hillside tribes of Sapa, cruise in a junk on Ha Long Bay & venture into the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met at the airport and transfer to your five-star hotel close to the Old Quarter. Stay: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

Insider Experience: Stay at the stylish Movenpick Hotel Hanoi, located right in the heart of the city.

Rise early to drive to the mountain town of Sapa, where hills and valleys cascade in lush greenery. Located near the Chinese border, this picturesque mountain town, once a former French hill station is home to local hill tribe's people. Witness spectacular mountain views and valleys dotted with terraced paddy fields along the way.

Step out on a guided walk around town. Stroll through the local market and learn about several of the ethnic minority groups, including Hmong and Dao, who make their way in from nearby villages to sell their produce. Savour dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your mountain resort perched atop one of Sapa's highest hills. Stay Two Nights: BB Sapa Resort & Spa (B/D)

Head out this morning on an easy hike through breathtaking landscapes to explore the small village of Ma Tra. Home to the H'mong and Red Dao tribes, here you will see the famous terraced rice fields and witness the simple lifestyle that this area is renowned for. Take time to explore the ruins of a church dating to the French occupations and stop to chat with the local people. After the village visit, enjoy an included lunch before having the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take the opportunity to go exploring, shopping or relax at your accommodation. (B/L)

Drive back to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, your Insider Experience awaits before sitting down to your multicourse Vietnamese dinner in the hotel. Stay Two Nights: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi (B/D)

Insider Experience: Listen to a private Hat Xam performance and engage with the artists.

Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi, taking in the most famous historical and cultural sites. Visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the iconic One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture and the first university in Vietnam. Afterwards, an Insider Experience awaits. (B/L)

Insider Experience: Weave through Hanoi's Old Quarter on a cyclo adventure. Feast on a soulful Vietnamese lunch hosted by a KOTO, a social enterprise.

Set off early to Tuan Chau before boarding Bhaya Classic, your home for two nights. Meet your crew and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Feast on a Vietnamese lunch as you soak in the views of Ha Long Bay. Then it's time to kayak around the Tung Sau area. Catch sunset on board as you cruise towards anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner before doing some squid fishing, sipping cocktails or relaxing in your cabin. Stay Two Nights: Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Classic (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Cruise the stunning waters of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on Bhaya Classic.

Board rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area, listen to the ancient folklore and enjoy close views of the magnificent limestone karsts. Visit Cua Van Floating Village in the heart of Ha Long Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Trinh Nu. Spend time relaxing at the private beach or visit one of the finest sunlight caves with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

Later gather for a sumptuous dinner. (B/L/D)

Explore Sung Sot Cave this morning before cruising to Tuan Chau, where you will disembark. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Siem Reap. For dinner, perhaps choose from one of our select experience dining options. Stay Three Nights: Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas (B/L)

Insider Experience: Stay at the stunning Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas.

Explore Siem Reap this morning at your own pace or choose from one of our Enhance Your Journey options. Later discover Ta Prohm, known as Tomb Raider temple. The temple and its atmospheric surrounds have been left to slowly return to nature, with the overgrown jungle and vast root systems creating a unique sight throughout the ruins. After an Insider Experience this evening, enjoy local Khmer flavours during dinner. (B/D)

Insider Experience: Watch a traditional Apsara dance and music performance and experience local Khmer culture. Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA), an organisation that offers support to local disadvantaged youth, and a OneTomorrow partner.

Set off early to explore some of the breathtaking architecture and sites of the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Delve into the history and significance of Angkor Wat as you explore inside the vast temple complex. Continue to Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital built in the 12th century and then head to the intriguing Bayon Temple, with its carved stone smiling faces. Stop at Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Later, enjoy your Insider Experiences. (B)

Insider Experience: Witness sunset over the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex. Watch a mesmerising performance at Cambodia's Phare Circus.

Transfer to Kampong Cham to join your Mekong River cruise. The RV Apsara will be your beautiful home for the next seven nights. Enjoy an Insider Experience this afternoon before feasting on a Welcome Dinner on board as you begin cruising. Stay Seven Nights: Mekong River, RV Apsara (B/L/D)

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and witness traditional wooden stilted houses, some over a century old. (B/L/D)

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital for a special Insider Experience. En route back to Phnom Penh take a leisurely walk to explore the village of Koh Chen. Here, you will have the chance to visit open-air home copperware workshops. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Visit a Buddhist monastery where you will have the opportunity to partake in a Buddhist blessing.

Start the morning today with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Spend a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. (B/L/D)

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise onto the riverside town of Tan Chau. (B/L/D)

Travel along the tributaries around Tan Chau by a small boat, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Weave through rambling laneways past shops and friendly locals who are always eager to say hello and visit local silk and rattan weaving workshops. (B/L/D)

Take a boat ride to Sa Dec pass floating fish farms before exploring the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant (The Lover). (B/L/D)

Disembark at My Tho and travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Spend time to gain an understanding of the tunnel's construction by the Viet Cong, during both the French and American wars. Then you have a chance to crawl through a section of the tunnels, giving you a firsthand experience of what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here.

Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, and this evening for dinner, choose from one of our select experience dining options. Stay Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Le Meridien Saigon (B/L)

Insider Experience: Relax in comfort and soak in the Saigon River views from your well-appointed room at Le Meridien Saigon.

Begin with your Insider Experience. The afternoon has been left for you to explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace or choose from one of our select experience options. Tonight, gather for a delicious Farewell Dinner. (B/D)

Insider Experience: Step out on an early morning guided walk to watch the busy streets come to life and gain a deeper understanding of what drives this urban centre.

Your holiday comes to an end today after breakfast with a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward journey. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Witness the sunset over the magnificent Angkor Wat temples
  • Listen to a private Hat Xam performance and engage with the artists
  • Explore the villages of Sapa and engage with the local ethnic minority people

  • 10 nights in premium accommodation
  • Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara, featuring all suites with twin balconies
  • Two-night Ha Long Bay cruise on the Bhaya Classic
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Leader and expert English-speaking local guides
  • Prices include transfers, port charges, tipping and flights between Vietnam and Cambodia

  • 45 meals: 19 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners, plus select international wine and local beer included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues, including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
  • Some port stops may have physical conditions which prevent some guests from going ashore
  • Flights should arrive in Hanoi before 4pm
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flight as specified only. International flights not included
  • Days 1 – 4 are escorted by a local guide
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Deck Plans

Mekong Deck (Level 1)
 
Category B
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
 
Category C
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
Tonle Deck (Level 2)
 
Category A
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
 
Category B+
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
Saigon Deck (Level 3)
 
Sadec Suite
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
 
Mekong Suite
French Balcony, Outside Balcony & Balcony Terrace
Sadec Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

Category C (Balcony Suite)

  • Suite size 226 sq ft/ 21 sq m
  • Deluxe Queen-size bed
  • Ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Outside balcony
  • Wall-mounted Flat-screen TV

Category B, B+ & A (Balcony Suite)

  • Suite size 226 sq ft/ 21 sq m
  • Deluxe Queen-size bed
  • Ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Outside balcony
  • Wall-mounted Flat-screen TV

Sadec Twin Balcony Suite

  • Suite size 290 sq ft/ 26 sq m
  • Deluxe Queen-size bed
  • Ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Separate spa bath
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Outside balcony
  • Wall-mounted Flat-screen TV

Mekong Suite

  • Suite size 624 sq ft/ 58 sq m
  • Deluxe King-size bed
  • 2 Ensuites with shower and toilet
  • Separate spa bath
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Chaise lounge and foot stool
  • Adjoining living room
  • Sofa bed
  • Large balcony terrace with sun lounges

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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person

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Category B $ 245
Category B+ $ 545
Category A $ 745
Sadec Suite $ 1,545
Mekong Suite $ 2,445
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