21 Days | Take on an odyssey through Vietnam and Cambodia, ending in Thailand
Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand. Markets, all the good street food, beaches, temples, snorkelling, more food, ancient sites, homestays, drinks, long-tail boat rides and more food. If that sounds good, it’s time to take a 21-day adventure through Southeast Asia to the incredible Angkor complex, the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and the serene waters of Cat Ba Island. Get active with cycling tours and hiking options and learn about everyday village life in Sambo Prei Kuk. Tour the incredible natural beauty of Ninh Binh and kick back on the paradisial beaches of Koh Rong Island. End it all in Bangkok, Thailand, where you can jet set home (to brag of an awesome trip well-travelled) or extend your stay and beach-it-up in another Southeast Asian gem.
Trip overview
- Start
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Finish
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- TVYSC
Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
Affordable trips with the freedom to choose how you spend your time
Connect to the places you go and the communities at the heart of every Intrepid experience
- Chill out in the cultural mixed bag of Hoi An and hit up the local beach, cycle through rice paddies or get some sweet threads tailor-made. Then, pick your own ingredients for lunch during a garden-to-table experience with a local chef.
- Who'd have thought green seas and giant mossy rocks could be so pretty? Take in the views of Lan Ha Bay by kayak as you explore the limestone islands during your visit to Cat Ba Island.
- Cycle around the ancient temples and expansive fields in Ninh Binh – a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. With loads of free time, you can hike to Mua Cave or take a boat down in Tam Coc to the nearby caves.
- A homestay in rural Sambor Prei Kuk puts you right in the heart of everyday village life in Cambodia – cycle through the village for the best perspective and see locals working the rice fields or getting stuck into handicrafts.
- See the sunrise over the incredible Angkor complex and take a guided Tuk-tuk tour of all the best sites (including Angkor Wat and jungle-covered Ta Prohm) with a company focused on employing local women in the community.
- You’ll cover a lot of distance on this trip, including on overnight trains. Accommodation and amenities are shared and basic, but the experience of rubbing shoulders with the locals makes it all worthwhile. For more about this experience, see our blog post here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight.
- Temperatures and humidity can be high in Cambodia, especially when walking around sights like the Angkor complex, where there may be little shade. Be prepared by taking plenty of drink breaks and wearing appropriate skin protection. Some travellers find an umbrella handy to keep the sun off (this will also come in handy if it rains!).
- You will visit a number of temples on this trip, and this requires a level of modesty. Be sure to bring clothes that cover your arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
- You'll be spending a night with a local family on this trip. While the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Read more about the experience here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/cambodia-homestay-experience
- This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Epic South East Asia.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus
Hotel (12 nights), Lodge (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights), Multi-share Bungalow (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hostel (2 nights)
- Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
- Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
- Hoa Lu - Temple of King Dinh and King Le
- Ninh Binh - Bike Tour
- Hue - Home cooked dinner
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An - Garden-to-Table with A Local Chef
- Ho Chi Minh City – Local Market Visit
- Ho Chi Minh City - Local Coffee Experience
- Phnom Penh - Orientation Walk
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Local Breakfast
- Phnom Penh - Sunset River Cruise
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Khmer Dinner
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Homestay
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Local Community Guide
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Village Walk
- Siem Reap - Orientation Walk
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour by TukTuk
- Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Sunrise
- Siem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature - VND70000
- Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
- Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD40
- Ninh Binh - Mua Cave Hike (entrance fee and taxi) - USD12
- Ninh Binh - Trang An Boat Trip (entrance fee, boat, taxi) - USD21
- Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (without lunch) - USD23
- Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (with lunch) - USD28
- Hue - Perfume River cruise & Thien Mu Pagoda - VND220000
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD44
- Hoi An - Cooking class - USD33
- Hoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery (from) - USD77
- Quy Nhon - Eo Gio Hike - VND22000
- Quy Nhon - Canh Tien Tower - VND15000
- Quy Nhon - Banh It Tower - VND15000
- Quy Nhon - Con Chim Ecological Zone - USD31
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
- Phnom Penh - Khmer massage - USD8
- Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
- Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
- Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - USD10
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Temple Visit - USD10
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Sombai Cambodian Liqueur Tasting - USD3
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Bike Rental - USD3
- Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD5
- Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass - USD62
- Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
- Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour - USD54
- Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Gold Tour - USD87
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
- Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour - THB900
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Wat Pho - THB300
- Bangkok -Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Bangkok - Chinatown Sights and Bites Urban Adventure - THB1960
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport), for train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
2. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 5 & 10 (overnight trains), Days 15 & 16 (Bungalow) and Day 17 (homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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