Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia

Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia

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Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia

16 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in siem re

Visiting: Hanoi, Hạ Long Bay, Thua Thien Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hội An, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Phnom Penh, Krong Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thum, United Kingdom

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

kvhc

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History, Rail Tours

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Tour Overview

This holiday allows you to travel into the very heart of Indochina. It’s here where you’ll experience the charismatic blend of French colonial history, culture and stunning scenery of Vietnam and Cambodia. You can enjoy a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Halong Bay, visit the imperial Hue Citadel and explore the historic city of Hanoi. Spend the day at Ho Chi Minh City then head to Cambodia and explore the ancient temples at Angkor. This truly is a fascinating journey of discovery.

Highlights

  • Experience the charismatic blend of French colonial history, culture and stunning scenery of Vietnam and Cambodia

  • Enjoy a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Halong Bay, visit the imperial Hue Citadel and explore the historic city of Hanoi

  • Spend the day at Ho Chi Minh City then head to Cambodia and explore the ancient temples at Angkor

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Fly To Hanoi

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Overnight Flight

Fly to Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mercure

Arrive in Hanoi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for two nights.

Day 3 : Hanoi

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mercure

Meals Included: Breakfast

We enjoy a half-day tour to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history.

Start the morning half-day city tour of Ha Noi capital by walking along the Ba Dinh square area where you can view from the outside some important buildings such as: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Closed Monday to Friday), the National Assembly Hall, the Presidential Palace, the Office of Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Continue your morning with the Quan Thang Taoist Temple, The Tran Quoc Buddhish Pagoda and the Iconic Confucian Temple of Literature before taking a walk to visit the Old Quarter.

The afternoon is free for you to explore Hanoi at your leisure.

Day 4 : Halong Bay

Location: Hạ Long Bay

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bai Tho Victory Junk

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive through rice paddy fields to Halong Bay. Board a 'junk' for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Halong Bay, and enjoy a seafood lunch and a swim (weather permitting). We drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Day 5 : Halong Bay

Location: Hạ Long Bay, Hanoi

Accommodation: Overnight Train

Meals Included: Brunch

This morning we continue our cruise around Halong Bay with brunch on board. Later today, we drive back to Hanoi for our evening transfer to Hanoi railway station and our overnight train to Hue.

Day 6 : Hue

Location: Thua Thien Hue

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park View

Meals Included: Lunch

We arrive in Hue and transfer to our hotel for one night. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Hue specialities, then this afternoon, we visit the spectacular Imperial Citadel, which was built in accordance to strict principles of geomancy and houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences and colleges. We also visit the Royal Antique Museum.

Day 7 : Hoi An

Location: Thien Mu Pagoda, Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Silk Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, we take a boat trip on the Huong River to Thien Mu Pagoda, then drive to the ancient town of Hoi An. This afternoon, we enjoy a walking tour to explore this World Heritage Site. Highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. We stay in Hoi An for two nights.

Day 8 : Hoi An

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Silk Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the day at leisure exploring the beautiful city of Hoi An, which translates to ‘peaceful meeting place’. A former trading port, the town is known for its beautiful waterfront setting, magnificent architecture and delightful yellow UNESCO Ancient town.

Day 9 : Da Nang & Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Muong Thanh

Meals Included: Breakfast

We travel to Da Nang for our flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel for two nights.

Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Muong Thanh

Meals Included: Breakfast

We spend the day in Ho Chi Minh City with a half-day city tour. Highlights include the Reunification Palace (photo stop), the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Chinatown, the Binh Tay Market and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Day 11 : Phnom Penh

Location: Phnom Penh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Phnom Penh Katari Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where we will be met and transferred to our hotel for one night.

On arrival you will have free time where you may choose to explore some of the capital’s most impressive sites which include the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue and the Royal Palace.

Day 12 : Siem Reap

Location: Krong Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tara Angkor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We head from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, our base for exploring the ancient temples of Angkor.

This amazing ruined city, built between the 9th and the 13th centuries and located deep in the Cambodian jungle, is spread out over 60 square miles, scattered with walled cities and magnificent stone temples, sculptures, causeways and reservoirs.

We stay in Siem Reap for three nights.

Day 13 : Angkor Complex

Location: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thum

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tara Angkor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We enter Angkor Thom via the Southern Gate and explore the ancient city. We then proceed to visit the ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace.

On the way back, we see the Ta Prohm Temple which is mystically enveloped in the jungle.

In the afternoon, we visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. Explore its extraordinary architecture for an opportunity to experience a spectacular sunset over the monuments.

Day 14 : Siem Reap

Location: Krong Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tara Angkor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Siem Reap.

Day 15 : Overnight Flight To The Uk

Location: United Kingdom

Accommodation: Overnight Flight

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.

Day 16 : Arrive In The Uk

Location: United Kingdom

Arrival in the UK.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Yes, airport transfers are included

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay at hotels such as:

  • Mercure, Hanoi
  • Bai Tho Victory Junk, Halong
  • Halong Huong Hai Sealife Junk
  • Night train (Hanoi-Hue)
  • Park View, Hue
  • Silk Hotel, Hoi An
  • Muong Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Phnom Penh Katari Hotel or similar, Phnom Penh
  • Tara Angkor Hotel, Siem Riep

Check out our Q&As

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

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

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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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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