Journey to Angkor Wat & Bangkok - 17 days

Journey to Angkor Wat & Bangkok - 17 days

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Journey to Angkor Wat & Bangkok - 17 days

17 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in Bangkok, Thailand

Visiting: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake, Bangkok

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

From: $3125

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 17-day journey through the heart of Southeast Asia, exploring the wonders of Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Begin in Hanoi with a cyclo ride through the French Quarter, then cruise the emerald waters of Halong Bay aboard a deluxe junk boat. Discover the ancient citadel of Hue, the charming streets of Hoi An, and the vibrant markets of Ho Chi Minh City. In Cambodia, marvel at the grandeur of Angkor Wat and the poignant history of Phnom Penh. Conclude your adventure in Bangkok, where you'll visit the Grand Palace and cruise the city's famous canals. With guided sightseeing, cultural experiences, and comfortable accommodations, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of these enchanting lands.

Highlights

  • Angkor Temple Complex - Gaze in wonder at legendary Angkor Wat and admire the stone faces of the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom

  • Hanoi – Enjoy a cyclo rickshaw ride through the French Quarter and see highlights including the Opera House and Ly Thai To Park

  • Halong Bay – Explore the beautiful UNESCO-Listed bay aboard a deluxe junk boat, kayak, swim and explore the remarkable caves

  • Phnom Penh – Take in highlights of the city including the Silver Pagoda and learn about the horrors of the Pol Pot regime at Tuol Sleng

  • Bangkok – See the Grand Palace, ride on a tuk-tuk and cruise in a longtail boat along the city’s famous canals

  • Ho Chi Minh City – Discover highlights of the city on a walking tour including the sobering War Remnants Museum

  • Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the incredible network of tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War

  • Mekong Delta – Cruise the crisscross of waterways on a sampan and enjoy lunch in a traditional home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island

Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Saturday. Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Spend today independently exploring Vietnam’s charming capital before our welcome meeting at 5pm.





For those able to arrive very early today or the day prior, why not get off the beaten track and explore Hanoi with us on our optional Back Streets of Hanoi add-on which takes in the quaint districts of Cho Buoi, Hoang Hoa Tham and Vinh Phuc, and also includes an exhilarating local experience - riding pillion on taxi-motorbikes through a maze of tiny streets and along the shore of beautiful Ho Tay Lake.

Day 2: Halong Bay

Location: Halong Bay

Accommodation Name: Deluxe Junk Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hanoi – Halong Bay. After breakfast we enjoy an exhilarating cyclo (rickshaw) ride around the maze of streets in Hanoi's French Quarter, taking in highlights such as the Opera house and Ly Thai To Park. After the cyclo ride we transfer to heavenly Halong Bay, the jewel in Vietnam's scenic crown. We explore the pristine jade waters, studded with karst islands, aboard a traditional junk boat. Our cruise starts with a tasty lunch onboard, soaking up the views.





This afternoon we visit Trinh Nu Cave, one of the finest caves in Halong Bay, covering an area of 2,000m² with a stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites. There's also the opportunity to go kayaking and enjoy a refreshing swim. Later this evening back on board, watch a Vietnamese cooking demonstration held on the sundeck before settling down for a sumptuous seafood dinner.

Day 3: Hanoi Old Quarter

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation Name: Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue. Early birds can start the day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on the sundeck or a traditional massage. Before heading back to port this morning, we explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave (Surprise Grotto), which is 10,000m² and consists of two major chambers which are spectacular and spacious enough to hold thousands of people.





Arriving back into Hanoi mid-afternoon we enjoy a leisurely walk around the ‘36 streets of the old quarter’, named after the numerous guilds that once set up shop on a particular street, from silk tailors to traditional medicine shops.





Later this evening there's a chance to freshen up before boarding the train (4 berth sleeper cabin, basic standard) on the ‘Reunification Express’ railway line to Hue. An option to fly from Hanoi to Hue is also available.

Day 4: Hue

Location: Hue

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning we arrive into Hue, the capital of the 19th-century Nguyen empire. On a tour of the city we visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, home to the oldest monastery in the city and the ancient citadel. Within the citadel we discover the Imperial Purple Palace, an exact replica of the Beijing’s famous Forbidden city, with its imperial palaces, formal moats and impressive ramparts.





From the city we drive into the countryside to visit the ornate mausoleum of the Emperor Tu Duc, one of the Nguyen kings. As the sun sets there's the opportunity to cruise along the Perfume River in a long boat (pay locally) or you can take a short stroll from our hotel to the bustling Dong Ba Market for some souvenir shopping.

Day 5: Road Of The Ocean Clouds

Location: Hoi An

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we take the scenic Hai Van Pass, also known as the Road of the Ocean Clouds, to Hoi An. Along the way we enjoy magnificent views and stop for a walk along My Khe Beach. Nicknamed ‘China Beach’ by the Americans during the war, this beautiful stretch of coastline famously featured in wartime movie ‘Apocalypse Now’. Perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim before we continue our journey south down the coast.





Arriving into Hoi An, we enjoy a short walking tour of the enchanting historical town. Highlights include the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. With its cobbled streets, tiny shop houses and laid-back bars and restaurants, Hoi An is the perfect place to relax a while.





During your stay in Hoi An, we offer a unique optional Hoi An Street Eats add-on, which explores the city’s most popular local haunts. Cruise the city the way the locals do, by vintage Vespa and enjoy lots of tasty Vietnamese Cuisine. Book early with your reservation consultant, as numbers are limited.

Day 6-7: Tra Que Village & Free Time

Location: Hoi An

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we enjoy a bicycle ride into the local village of Tra Que, where we learn about traditional medicine and discover age-old farming practices (we can arrange alternative transportation at no extra cost for those who don't wish to cycle). A fun and hands-on experience, we assist with tending the fields and gardens and cooking lunch.





Day 7 is free for you to explore charming Hoi An independently. Unwind by the pool or beach, or take a day trip. Alternatively you can opt to take an excursion to the UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary or enjoy a day trip to the Ba Na Hills, where you can ride the second longest cable car in the world, explore the resort and walk along the striking Golden Bridge (book and pay locally).

Day 8: The Mekong Delta

Location: Mekong Delta

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Hoi An - Saigon. Flight to Saigon and drive to the watery world of the Mekong Delta, famed for its abundant harvests of rice, flowers and tropical fruits. From Vinh Long, we cruise downstream on our sampan boat through the maze of waterways and canals, watching the hubbub of daily life on the water. We pass colourful trading boats and houseboats and stop off at some of the local cottage industries producing paper, popcorn and candies. We then enjoy lunch on Dong Hoa Hiep Island in a traditional wooden home.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Can Tho - Saigon. It’s an early start this morning to visit the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest of its kind in the Mekong Delta. We then drive to Saigon and enjoy a walking tour of the city, visiting the Old Post Office, the Notre Dam Cathedral and sobering War Remnants Museum. This evening offers free time.

Day 10: Chu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh

Location: Phnom Penh

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Saigon - Phnom Penh. First stop today is the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network of tunnels with a length of some 250 kilometres used by the Viet Cong during the war. Next we drive to the Cambodian border (crossing at Moc Bai/Bavet) and journey on to Phnom Penh. Offering a bustling mix of past and present, this city is fast becoming one of Asia’s trendiest capitals.

Day 11: Phnom Penh

Location: Phnom Penh

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we enjoy a guided tour of Phnom Penh, with our first stop being the National Museum of Fine Arts - a magnificent red sandstone building housing the finest collection of Khmer artefacts in the world. We will then visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, famed for its floor covered in 5,000 gleaming silver tiles and Buddha statues adorned with diamonds.





Later we gain a full understanding of the horrors of the Pol Pot regime, visiting the Killing Fields, where over 10,000 people were executed, and Tuol Sleng (Security Prison - S21), a school that was transformed under the Khmer Rouge into Cambodia’s most notorious prison.

Day 12: Siem Reap & Angkor Wat

Location: Siem Reap

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap. Transfer to airport for included flight to Siem Reap. After freshening up, we explore the Angkor National Museum. This fascinating museum offers us a useful insight into the story of Angkor and the Khmer Empire before we visit the famous temple complex.





This afternoon we explore the iconic Angkor Wat, believed to be the world’s largest religious building and the best preserved of all the temples within the Angkor complex. This massive structure rises 65-metres tall and is famous for its thousands of unique wall carvings. This evening offers free time, with plenty of great bars and restaurants within walking distance.

Day 13: Angkor Thom & Ngo Circus Project

Location: Siem Reap

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early risers have the opportunity to return Angkor Wat this morning and see this spectacular complex at sunrise (optional - pay locally). We then drive to the temples of Banteay Srei, stopping enroute to visit an exotic butterfly sanctuary and the village of Preak Dak. At the village, we take part in our community tree planting initiative and help plant mango and jackfruit saplings.





Also known as the Pink City, Banteay Srei is home to some of the world’s finest stone carvings which have been cut from pink sandstone. After exploring the site’s temples and lavish libraries, we return to the Angkor Temple Complex to visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Here we spend some time exploring the Baphuon Royal Enclosure, the terraces of the Elephants and Leper King, and the fascinating Bayon Temple. Our last stop is Ta Prohm, the temple famed for its appearance in the Tomb Raider movie, which appears as though it has been swallowed by the jungle.





This evening we’re entertained by the acts of the incredible Phare Cambodian Circus, an NGO project transforming the lives of street kids by training them to become circus artists.

Day 14: Ton Le Sap Lake

Location: Tonle Sap Lake

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we journey to Kampong Phluk, where three villages of stilt houses hover over the waters of Tonle Sap lake. When the water level drops, petrified trees of a flooded forest are also revealed close by. We enjoy a boat trip on the lake and lunch, before returning to Siem Reap for some free time. Perhaps shop for souvenirs at the bustling central market or check out the bars and restaurants on lively Pub Street.

Day 15: Bangkok

Location: Bangkok

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Siem Reap - Bangkok (Thailand). Today we say goodbye to Cambodia and transfer to Siem Reap Airport for a flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival we'll be met and transferred to our hotel in Bangkok city centre. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Thailand's bustling capital.

Day 16: Bangkok

Location: Bangkok

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we explore Bangkok on a guided tour. Our day starts at the Bangkok Flower Market, the city’s largest flower market with hundreds of fresh roses, marigolds, orchids and more for sale. From here, we make our way to the stunning Grand Palace, the city’s most famous landmark and royal heart of the country. Then we take a tuk-tuk ride to Wat Pho, famed for its giant reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf and measuring 46 metres in length.





After lunch, we explore some of the city’s many canals aboard a traditional longtail boat before ending out tour at the famous Khao San Road. A great spot to eat, drink and party, this road is brimming with street stalls, bars and restaurants. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 17: Bangkok

Location: Bangkok

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Monday. Our tour ends today with a transfer to the airport. Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Thailand we can arrange this for you.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star

  • Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast, along with 6 lunches and 2 dinners during the tour.

  • 14 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)

    Stay in 4-star and special class hotels for 14 nights and enjoy 1 night aboard a deluxe junk boat with a private en suite cabin.

  • 1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)

    Experience an overnight sleeper train journey from Hanoi to Hue in a basic 4-berth cabin.

  • Economy class flights: Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Bangkok

    Travel between destinations with economy class flights from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, and Siem Reap to Bangkok.

  • Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, the Temples of Angkor and Bangkok

    Enjoy guided sightseeing tours in various locations including Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, the Temples of Angkor, and Bangkok.

  • Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves

    Take a cruise on a junk boat in Halong Bay with options to swim, kayak, and explore caves.

  • Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration

    Participate in a bicycle ride to Tra Que village and enjoy a cooking demonstration.

  • Sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta

    Experience sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta.

  • Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake

    Enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake.

  • Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 17

    Receive airport transfers on arrival on day 1 and departure on day 17.

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Tip for your tour guide

    Tips for your tour guide are not included.

    It is recommended to allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees amounting to USD$180-190 per person, payable in USD or VND, are not included.

Age Policy

18 or 15 accompanied by an adult

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including the tranquil La Casa Hotel in Hanoi, the comfortable sleeper train cabins, and the luxurious Bhaya Classic I Junk Boat. Enjoy modern amenities, scenic views, and a mix of traditional and contemporary designs at each location, ensuring a memorable stay throughout your journey.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers, an overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Hue, and economy class flights between key destinations. Enjoy scenic cruises on deluxe junk boats in Halong Bay and sampan boats in the Mekong Delta, enhancing your exploration of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes 14 nights in 4-star and special class hotels, 1 night aboard a deluxe junk boat with a private en suite cabin, and 1 overnight sleeper train in a basic 4-berth cabin.

  • Are there any unique experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes unique experiences such as a cyclo rickshaw ride in Hanoi, a junk boat cruise in Halong Bay with options to swim, kayak, and explore caves, a bicycle ride to Tra Que village with a cooking demonstration, and a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes breakfast daily, 6 lunches, and 2 dinners.

  • Is there a guided tour of the Angkor Wat complex?

    Yes, the tour includes a guided exploration of the Angkor Wat complex, as well as visits to other significant temples such as Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm.

  • What transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides all relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles, as well as economy class flights from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, and Siem Reap to Bangkok.

  • Will there be any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for free time, such as exploring Hoi An independently, leisure time in Bangkok, and free time in Siem Reap to explore local markets and restaurants.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Jeffrey Thompson  

Journey to Angkor Wat & Bangkok - 17 days

08-May-2024

My wife and I are both 70, and had some reservations about taking this tour, As it turned out it was a wonderful tour, we definitely did things we would not of done traveling on our own. We had a great group to travel with, and the tour guides were really wonderful. All of the accommodations were great with a few being exceptional. We had just enough free time to give us a break, and rest. When we returned home everyone wanted to know which country we liked best, we had to say we really enjoyed all the countries, and would go back again, and use On The Go Tours.

Gavin Jones  

Journey to Angkor Wat & Bangkok - 17 days

27-May-2024

Enjoyed the tour the guides were good. Food poisoning of 5 of our group on last night in Siem Reap was a disappointing put down to eggs for breakfast at the hotel.

Gavin Jones  

Journey to Angkor Wat & Bangkok - 17 days

27-May-2024

Enjoyed the tour the guides were good. Food poisoning of 5 of our group on last night in Siem Reap was a disappointing put down to eggs for breakfast at the hotel.

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