Angkor to the Bay

Angkor to the Bay

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$4700

Angkor to the Bay

17 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

423

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 28

Physical rating:

Level1

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English
From: $4700

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

One of our most popular tours – take a voyage of discovery from the breathtaking majesty of the temples of Angkor, through to the spectacular natural grandeur of Halong Bay, experiencing all manner of delights en route.

Highlights

  • Embrace your inner explorer to discover the incredible temples of Angkor

  • Balance captivating charm with past struggles in capital city Phnom Penh

  • Experience Saigon's edgy and evocative blend of past and present

  • Enjoy the old world ambiance of delightful Hoi An

  • Drift on emerald waters amongst the picturesque peaks of Halong Bay

  • Discover the colonial atmosphere of Hanoi

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2 Fly Overnight To Siem Reap

Meals Included: Dinner

Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 Tonle Sap Lake

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

During High Water Season (August to February), visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Enjoy a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng.

In Low Water Season (March to July), head to Beng Mealea to explore this mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Drop by The SATCHA Handicraft Centre after visiting the floating village of Chong Kneas. This evening sit down to dinner and the Apsara dance show.

Day 4 Explore Angkor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Enter the walled city of Angkor Thom and head to its heart to see the enigmatic Bayon, followed by the atmospheric Ta Prohm. This afternoon is dedicated to the indescribable Angkor Wat. Later, take a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and enjoy a refreshing beer as the sun sets.

Day 5 Discover Phnom Penh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly to Phnom Penh, a city of airy boulevards and colonial villas. Visit the magnificent Royal Palace, the official residence of the King, and Silver Pagoda in its grounds.

Day 6 Fly To Saigon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the emotive Tuol Sleng Museum, where you will learn about the struggles of the Cambodian civilians under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Stop at the city's namesake temple, Wat Phnom, before a short 1-hour flight to Saigon in South Vietnam.

Day 7 Saigon & Cu Chi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get to grips with the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels, used by the Viet Cong during the war. Return to the city and gain further insights into this period at the Reunification Palace and the poignant War Remnants Museum.

Day 8 Mekong Delta Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the mighty Mekong. Paddle through this 'Rice Basket of Vietnam', a rich and fertile land known for its production or rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits.

Day 9 Saigon & Hoi An

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The exuberant city of Saigon is driving Vietnam forward into the modern world, but it is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. Discover its architectural gems, including the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Thien Hau Pagoda. Later, fly to Hoi An, a UNESCO listed town renowned for its historic atmosphere and high-quality tailors.

Day 10 Tra Que Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive out into the countryside to the small farming community of Tra Que. Here you can enjoy the lush green countryside and try your hand at age-old farming techniques before taking part in a cooking demonstration, learning the art of a local dish. After lunch take a walking tour of Hoi An, to see the elaborate Japanese Bridge, a Chinese temple and the bustling market. With its swaying lanterns, bobbing gondolas and cheery yellow houses, the Old Town is a delight to wander.

Day 11-12 Hai Van Pass & Hue

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Hue, travelling over the scenic Hai Van Pass. Once the stronghold of the Nguyen Emperors, Hue exudes imperial grandeur at every turn. Visit the Picturesque Thien Mu Pagoda and cruise along the Perfume River. The next day, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, along with the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. Stop at a beautiful old 'maison' that has been transformed into a Truc Chi bamboo paper workshop and learn all about this art.

Day 13 Hanoi Cyclo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly to Hanoi this morning. This afternoon take a thrilling cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 14 - 15 : Days 14-15 Halong Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend two days aboard a comfortable cruise ship sailing amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. Spend the night on the boat before returning to Hanoi. Attend the Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam.

Day 16 Explore Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover Hanoi's history and the story of President Ho Chi Minh on a walking tour. See his Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square, and admire the Presidential Palace. Explore its peaceful grounds and visit the Humble House on Stilts, where he lived during his rule. Finally, visit the beautiful Temple of Literature before this evening's farewell dinner.

Day 17 Fly Hanoi To Uk

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or the following day.

What's Included

  • All accommodation

  • All meals

  • Entrance fees, guides and daily tours

  • Visa fees for UK passport holders

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Tipping while on holiday is common in most parts of the world and Southeast Asia is no exception.

    However, it is not always clear who it is appropriate to tip and how much.

    Furthermore, travellers may not have the right amounts of cash available at the right time.

    In order to avoid any inconvenience Wendy Wu Tours operates a tipping policy where a stated amount is given to your national escort at the beginning of your tour and tips are disbursed to local guides and drivers throughout your tour.

    The amount is designed to be at a reasonable level for travellers while being fair to the local people and includes a gratuity for the national escort.



    If you are travelling in a smaller group with local guides only, then tipping is paid in each destination.

    To be fair to the guides we ask for slightly higher amounts per traveller with small groups.



    We generally find that most customers appreciate the convenience of our tipping policy, but we do recognise that it may not suit everyone.

    However, as this is a group tour we ask that everyone follows the same protocol to be fair to other group members and to ensure smooth operation of your tour.


  • Drinks with Meals

Accommodation

Muong Thanh Saigon Centre

Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel is situated in District 1. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi.


Little Residence Boutique Hotel & Spa

Located in the heart of Hoi An, and situated a few moments away from the Japanese Covered Bridge, the 4-star Little Residence offers a charming stay. The decor is inspired by the beauty of the ancient town, effortlessly blending neoclassical architecture with sophisticated furnishings. Each room is well equipped with full modern amenities including a flat screen TV and air-conditioning, while hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art gym.


Romance Hotel

The conveniently located 4-star Romance Hotel offers a clean and comfortable stay featuring an open-air pool boasting views over the city, along with a bar and restaurant. Each room has an airy feel with simple and neutral decor and room amenities include free WiFi, air-conditioning and a satellite TV.


Anik Palace Hotel

This elegant hotel combines classical European style with Khmer hospitality and service. Take the opportunity to swim in the 13th-floor rooftop pool, or soak up the sun in the separate outdoor jacuzzi. On the 12th floor, you'll also find a spa, gym and separate male and female saunas.


Emeraude Classic Cruises

A replica paddle steamer that oozes a nostalgic charm of bygone Indochina, the Emeraude brings a timeless elegance to the waters of Halong Bay. With classical brass fixtures and warm, characterful cabins, the ship serves up fusion cuisine in its restaurant, a range of drinks at the bar and offers relaxation on the sun deck. There is also a spa, Tai Chi and cooking classes and Wi-Fi. Whilst some cabins have a private balcony, all have air-conditioning and an en suite bathroom with shower.


Lotus Blanc Resort

Perfectly combining a French and Khmer aesthetic, the Lotus Blanc is a 10 minute tuk tuk ride from the lively heart of Siem Reap. Stately but chic, there is a large pool, fitness centre, spa, 3 bars and 3 restaurants serving a variety of local and international dishes. Rooms are expansive, bright and minimalist and boast a balcony, bathroom with rain shower, television, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, armchairs and air-conditioning.


Experiences

Tra Que Traditional Village

Try your hand at ancient cultivation techniques with members of the local farming community in Tra Que village and enjoy a cooking demonstration of a regional speciality.


Kampong Kleng Floating Village

Cruise to bustling Kampong Kleng, an off-the-beaten-track floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, where you'll get an authentic look at unique local life.


Quintessence of Tonkin Show

Take your seats for the 'Quintessence of Tonkin', an outdoor spectacular that perfectly showcases the rich culture and daily life of Vietnam's northern river delta through talented performers, water puppetry, and lights.


Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes

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

    Yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.

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

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.

  • Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?

    Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.

  • What is 'Happy to Share'?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.

  • Do you allow children on your tours?

    We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Deborah  

The most amazing holiday

We had the most amazing holiday. We travelled as a

We had the most amazing holiday. We travelled as a family with our 2 sons who are 16 and 20. Our tour guides, Vuttha in Cambodia and Win Win in Vietnam were exceptional. Through them, we gained valuable insight into the countries history and culture. They both had a very good sense of humour which we appreciated. Nothing was too much trouble, and they ensured that we were happy with how things were at all points of the tour. They looked after us as if we were their family ....they provided us with safety advice to each area we visited and made sure we always had enough water, bug spray and sunscreen etc. The content of the tour was incredible. We can still not get our heads around what we managed to see within the time that we were there. Every place we visited was interesting, and we were given a wealth of information about it. Every day of the tour gave us food for thought and contemplation. The food was a good mix of local food and the odd western meal. The hotels were all of very good standard but variable with the facilities depending on the hotel location. For example, one of the city hotels had a small hot tub and no pool. This did not bother us as there was always something to do. The transport was all of good quality and the drivers were polite and helpful. We did 8 flights in total, 4 of them domestic. The tour guides ensures that we were all checked in and that we were aware of what gate to go to. We were escorted to the airport in the last day by a local guide called Vinh who was a very knowledgeable and polite young man...one to watch out for ! We recommend Wendy Wu tours to everyone. We will definitely book again. A few of the people who we were on tour with were seasoned Wendy Wu travellers... a very good recommendation in itself ! It was so nice to go away and have everything taken care of. Thanks to everyone who made this the best family holiday we have ever had

Linda  

Amazing

From start to completion we saw some amazing sites

From start to completion we saw some amazing sites, ate wonderful food in comfortable hotels whilst being informed by knowledgeable guides.

Micheal  

A Marvellous Tour

A marvellous tour through Cambodia & Vietnam, goin

A marvellous tour through Cambodia & Vietnam, going to all the best sites and with excellent guides who were passionate about their countries, especially Sokhoeun Bout in Cambodia who was brilliant. The group of 15 gelled together really well and made the trip

Michael  

Well-Organised

Angkor was amazing and Cambodia very interesting.

Angkor was amazing and Cambodia very interesting. Most of the places in Vietnam were very good and Halong Bay spectacular. The tour was well-organised and the guides very friendly and knowledgeable. Some hotels were excellent, but some could have been better, but, they were all clean well looked after and in very good locations. The food was generally very good except for the odd occasion and at times a bit too much of the same cuisine but to be fair we did have some different meals offered on the tour.

Anthony  

A really good tour

This was a really good tour, well planned, good in

This was a really good tour, well planned, good information beforehand, meet and greet worked well, guides were first class. In the time available, we hit as many of the high spots in Cambodia and Vietnam as can be experienced at a reasonable pace

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