Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia & the Cardamom Mountains

Introduction

Nineteen days across Vietnam and Cambodia — and not a tour bus in sight. On this adventure, explore Hanoi by motorbike, cruise Halong Bay on a junk boat, and trek Pu Luong's rice terraces before the journey shifts south. Angkor Wat at sunrise, a Khmer cooking class, and a glamping stay deep in the Cardamom Mountains round out Southeast Asia at its most immersive.

• Explore Hanoi's streets from the back of a motorbike with a local guide
• Spend a night aboard a junk boat cruising the waters of Halong Bay
• Trek through Pu Luong's lush rice terraces and stay among local communities
• Master Vietnamese flavours at a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An
• Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels then explore the surrounding countryside by bike
• Watch Angkor Wat emerge from the mist on a guided sunrise tour
• Trek and glamp deep in the wilderness of the Cardamom Mountains
• Paddle through Koh Rong's mangroves on a guided kayak tour

Duration: 19 days

Start/Finish City: Hanoi to Phnom Penh

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Dinner at Spoons Restaurant, Siem Reap
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Hoi An Cooking Class, Hoi An
Your OMG Day: Guided Tour of My Son Ruins or Old Town Mangrove Kayaking, Hoi An
Your OMG Day: Sunset Bike Ride or Half-day Tour of Kampong Khleang Floating Village, Siem Reap
Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Siem Reap. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Welcome Dinner. Angkor Wat sunrise visit and site exploration. Kayak & Trek in the Cardamom Mountains. Full day Kayak excursion in Koh Chang. Lady Motorbike Tour. Hanoi Cyclo Tour. Ha Long Bay Junk boat overnight cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Ha Long Cave Kayaking. Lady Motorbike Tour of Hanoi. Hanoi Cyclo Tour. Hanoi Food Walking Tour. Bamboo Rafting & Lunch Experience. Trek near Pu Luong among the rice terraces. Hoi An Cooking Class. Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour. Free time in Hoi An. Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour. Ho Chi Minh City Sunset Cruise. Cycling Tour With Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels. Dinner at SPOONS supporting at-risk youth. Khmer Cooking Class. Free Time in Siem Reap. Cardamom Kayaking & Trekking. Free time in Koh Rong. Koh Rong Waterfall Hike & Mangrove Kayaking Experience. Tonle Sap River Walk and Dinner. Remork Tour of Phnom Penh. Internal flights. Tips are included for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Explore Hanoi's streets from the back of a motorbike with a local guide, Spend a night aboard a junk boat cruising the waters of Halong Bay, Trek through Pu Luong's lush rice terraces and stay among local communities, Master Vietnamese flavours at a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An, Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels then explore the surrounding countryside by bike, Watch Angkor Wat emerge from the mist on a guided sunrise tour, Trek and glamp deep in the wilderness of the Cardamom Mountains, Paddle through Koh Rong's mangroves on a guided kayak tour

How large will the group be?

Max 15, avg 12

What meals are included in this trip?

18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners

What are the modes of transportation on my trip?

Private vehicle, Junk boat, plane, walking, tuk-tuk, longtail boat, motorbike, cyclo.

Where will we stay during the trip?

Hotels (15nts), Junk Boat Ha Long Bay (1nt), Deluxe Tented Camp (2nts).

Will I get my own room?

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops

What are the joining instructions?

For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.

An arrival transfer is included when you arrive on Day 1, or if you arrive up to three days prior provided that you have booked your pre-accommodation through G Adventures in our joining hotel. Due to customer experience and quality considerations, all services related to the tour must be continuous.

Our driver will be waiting for you with a G Adventures sign, and they will be waiting for you outside the luggage hall. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.

Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day.

Upon arrival to your Joining Hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon), look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually at 6pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don’t see a note, please ask reception for details!

If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.

Who should I contact in case of an emergency?

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

AIRPORT TRANSFER
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:

Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. Included arrival transfers are provided from the nearest airport to your starting location. If you are advised of a flight schedule change or flight cancellation within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, please call the emergency contact number to advise of your new arrival flight information. If you do not, we will not be able to rearrange your arrival transfer and you will need to make your own way to the starting hotel at your own expense. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel. 

If your call is specifically concerning your airport transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer provider directly at:+66 86 321 0729 (086 321 0729 from within Thailand) or +66 82 450 2777 (082 450 2777 from within Thailand)

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

After hours emergency number
From outside Thailand +66 (0) 92 338 9222
From within Thailand (0) 92 338 9222

G Adventures Local Representative (Vietnam)
Ms. Alice
Emergency number: +84 90 430 5130

If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here.

Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

What instructions should I follow at the finishing point?

If you would like to book an airport Departure transfer for your tour, please contact our Sales Team or your Travel Agent in advance of travel.

What should be on my packing list?

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

What are the visas and entry requirements for my trip?

Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself with the Embassy. Please, keep in mind that all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country.

Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here

Vietnam:
If you require a visa for Vietnam, they need to be arranged ahead of time (BEFORE your trip) as the processing time varies (minimum 2 weeks) and they are not available upon arrival.

Vietnamese E-Visa can be applied for here
Entry to Vietnam with an eVisa is supported at 13 airports, 16 land borders, and 13 seaports - details can be found here

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Cambodia:
Visas can be obtained in advance from your local embassy or on arrival in Bangkok (if your tour begins in Thailand). You will need at least one full working day to arrange this. You can also obtain your visa at the Cambodian border or Siem Reap Airport for approx. $30 USD. Please have *at least* 2 passport photos with you as well.

If you are arriving into Cambodia by air/plane, please complete the Cambodia e-Arrival form online before arrival. Complete within 7 days of arrival, even if your visa has already been granted.
For more information and to complete the e-Arrival form, we kindly request the you visit the Cambodia e-Arrival page.

** please note, the Cambodia E-system may not be available at land borders. If your arrival point is by land, you will be required to fill in a paper form on arrival. **

Information is accurate as of September 1st, 2025.

What activities are optional on this trip?

No optional activities

How old must I be to join this trip?

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

Are international flights included in this trip?

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.