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).

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 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.