Vietnam and Cambodia - 2 Week Trip

We are heading to Vietnam and Cambodia to explore the very best these countries have to offer - true authentic, cultural experiences and we will learn about the rich history of these great countries in and around the cities, luxurious experiences, beaches and islands. Vietnams stunning landscapes, Incredible food, rich history and vibrant people will be followed by a week in Cambodia with the incredible Angkor Wat temple complex, culture, resilient people and checking out one of the best islands in the world! November is a great time for weather for both countries, entering dry and cooler season.

What’s included in the package:
*Accomodation - Shared Room/Own Room for 14 night stay across 6 different hotels
*All Breakfasts, Some lunches on day trips
*Airport Pickup and Transport around Vietnam and Cambodia
*2 X Internal Flights in Vietnam and Bus Transfer to Cambodia
*All 18 activities as listed below
What’s not included:
*Flights to and from Vietnam/Cambodia
*Other Meals and Expenses
*Optional activities not listed as included

18 Activities Included:
*Hanoi Night Food Tour
*Hanoi Jeep Tour
*Ninh Binh Day Tour
*HaLong Bay Day Tour with Kayaking and more
*Vietnamese Massage
*Hanoi Local Puppet Show
*Vietnamese Cooking Class
*Lantern Making Class
*Basket Boat Ride and Fishing
*Ho Chi Minh Street Food & Sightseeing By Motorbike
*Co Chi Tunnels Tour
*Mekong Delta Tour
*Phnom Penh - Tuk Tuk Tour
*Genocide and Killing Fields Tour
*Koh Rong Sanloem - Snorkelling and Beach Boat Tour
*Siem Reap Floating Tour
*Cambodian cooking class at locals home
*Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour
Optional Activities
*TBC

7 Places we will visit in Total
VIETNAM: HANOI - 4 Nights (Including 2 Day Trips to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay) , HOI AN - 2 Nights, HO CHI MINH - 2 Nights
CAMBODIA: PHNOM PENH - 1 nights, KOH RONG SANLOEM - 3 Nights, SIEM REAP - 3 Nights

Day 1 - Arrival In Hanoi
We will arrive in Hanoi the first day, this will be a day getting used to the surroundings, explore the local area whilst getting some rest if needed. We will have a great introduction to Vietnamese culture with a food tour with a local foodie.

Day 2 - Hanoi Jeep Tour, Massage and Puppet Show
Today we will experience Hanoi in a unique way with a Jeep Tour allowing us to see the sights, whilst learning about Vietnamese Culture in a fun way, seeing the famous Train Street, Ba Dinh Square, the back streets of Hanoi and more. We will also once again indulge in some food experiences with local cuisines at the Hidden Gem Cafe - which is included. Following that we will get a traditional Vietnamese Massage and check out the local Puppet Show.

Day 3 - Ninh Binh Full Day Tour: Trang An, Mua Cave
A day filled with magnificent views and sights as we visit Dinh and Le Temples in How Lu ancient capital, Trang An Grottoes and Mua Cave in a Group tour of around 20 people max in Limousine. Lunch is included and also you will have a chance to partake in a bike ride through the rice fields (for those who don’t wish can be transported by car). This will start early and we will arrive back early evening for some downtime before heading out for dinner.

Day 4 - HaLong Bay Day Tour
Today we head to one of the most beautiful places on earth: Ha Long Bay on a fabulous boat tour amongst the thousands of islands that dot the sea in this unique landscape. We will do some Kayaking and Swimming at the beach, as well as take in the panoramic views from Tip Top Island with a seafood lunch and explore a limestone cave. Another full day until early evening where we can head out for dinner after some free time.

Day 5 - Fly to Hoi An - Beach Day and Lantern Class
Today we head to our next location in Hoi An in the middle of Vietnam, as we take an internal flight to central Vietnam. With a hotel on the beach front, we can have some time on the beach and by the sea for the afternoon. Before heading to a Lantern Making Class with a Lantern boat trip late afternoon - early evening.

Day 6 - Basket Fishing and Cooking Class
Today we will connect with some Vietnamese Culture through food in a cooking class in Hanoi whilst experiencing three other activities: getting the ingredients from a local market, riding a bamboo basket boat, and try your hand at traditional net fishing. By the end of the time you will know how to make 4 different Vietnamese dishes.

Day 7 - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City - Motorbike Food and City Tour
To our final location in Vietnam as we head to the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnams bustling Economic Hub with Skyscrapers, ancient temples and chaotic street life, amazing food with many cuisines and cultures. We will head on a Motorbike/ Scooter Food and City Tour (Ride with Licensed professional Drivers)

Day 8 - Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
A day tour exploring the Iconic Side of Southern Vietnam, visiting the ancient Mekong Delta, taking a traditional boat ride. You can also witness and climb into the Cu Chi Tunnels of the Vietnam War, with a chance to fire weapons used in the war at a shooting range, an authentic lunch, sip honey tea on a bee farm and more.

Day 9 - Head to Cambodia - Phnom Penh - SUNDAY
Today we say goodbye to Vietnam and head to a new country as we get a bus across the border to the capital Phnom Penh and we will start our Cambodia Adventure with an in style Tuk Tuk Adventure to see the City at night whilst trying some dinners with a food tour - 20 tastings and drinks.

Day 10 - Killing Fields and Genocide Museum and head to Koh Rong Sanloem Island
After breakfast we will spend the rest of the morning learning about the Killing Fields as a group and visiting the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, our guide will tell us about the tragic history where many people lost their lives. On the return we will be getting a bus and ferry to the Cambodia’s Paradise Island: Koh Rong Sanloem Island where we can relax for a few days by the beach, we will take it easy this evening and get ready for the following day.

Day 11 - Snorkelling Tour
Today we get a long tail boat and check out the best beaches on the island which are some of the best in Cambodia with some amazing snorkelling spots. For remainder of day we can check out some more spots of the island, or you can spend the day relaxing on the beach by hotel or by the pool as we make most of the island time.

Day 12 - FREE DAY ON ISLAND
Today we will have a free day on the island of paradise, feel free to spend this as you wish, we can explore the other beaches and other parts of the island, we can also do jungle hiking, Quad Biking, kayaking or Scuba Diving as optional activities so can always break into little groups based on peoples preferences and if not done any of the above activities before this would be a great place to do it. You can also visit Koh Rong Island as well which is the biggest of the two islands.

Day 13 - Head to Siem Reap
Our final morning on the island as we head to our final destination of the whole trip in Siem Reap, we will be there for the evening to check out the area and get dinner and prepare our days for two more days

Day 14 - Kompong Phluk Floating Village
This morning we will head to the Phluk Floating Village, where we will visit a local market, learning about the history, culture and the unique lifestyle of the villagers. For the afternoon we can have a bit of free time for lunch and shopping, before heading for a cooking class with a local and learn some traditional Cambodian dishes.

Day 15 - Angkor Wat and Head Home
The final day we arise early for sunrise as we head to Angkor Watt for the ultimate experience as the best time to see it will be then. We will explore the World Heritage site with a local guide, following that a couple more temple stops. We can grab a final lunch together before heading to the airport and saying our goodbyes on this amazing trip.

Accomodation
You will be staying at 6 different hotels all which are 4 Star with Double Beds and very spacious rooms with great reviews! All breakfast included and you will have a room to share or own room at additional cost. You will be staying at:
San Hotel and Spa - Hanoi (4 Nights)
Sol An Bang Beach Resort and Spa - Hoi An - (2 Nights)
Royal Hotel Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City (2 Nights)
Harmony Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh (1 Night)
Tube Resort by EHM - Koh Sanloem Khnong (3 nights)
Cheathata CTS Hotel - Siem Reap (3 nights)

Visa and Entry Restrictions
No Visa needed from UK for Vietnam or Cambodia (Please Check if you have a different country of origin and remember we are visiting two countries)

Requirements for trip

• In line with the values of the group, taking responsibility for themselves and ability to step out their comfort zone to learn new skills and give things a go, punctuality and to go with the flow of the group, whilst being able to do your own thing on free days without depending on others
• Open minded and willingness to try new activities and experience a new culture

Flights
You will need to get your own flights Outbound to Vietnam and return from Cambodia . Please Note that we will fly to and out of different airports, flying into Hanoi and out of Siem Reap.

Outbound - Friday 30th October - Air China
LGW 11:05 -> HAN 11:15+1
Inbound - Saturday 14th November - Vietnam Airlines
SAI 20:30 -> LHR 7:15+1
(£800 approx as of Dec 25)

Recommended Flights out of Gatwick - currently good price. Feel free to get your own flights but do note that Flights on way back are not as often at Siem Reap in Cambodia, an option can be to get a return flight from Hanoi and a transfer from Siem Reap back to Hanoi for your return flight.
Also Note for luggage we recommend bringing a bag and a suitcase which for internal flights to up to 30kg, we will also be travelling around a bit to multiple locations so ideally one suitcase, but do let me know if bringing more. I will keep you posted what to bring, the days are warm and hot, but it may be rainy in central Vietnam.

Other

• You will need to get your own insurance to attend and check based on activities
• Please note that the schedule may change slightly, an activity may change, also hotels depending on availability but expect activities and hotels of similar value. Expect up to 10% of trip to change at most - due to availability issues or to improve the trip
• Full Documentation on every day will be provided 2 - 3 weeks before the trip as well as a group Zoom call a week before to go through all the info. We will also provide a breakdown of activities and approx agenda 1 month before as well as set up a whats app group after the zoom call. Following the deposit feel free to email me for any questions about the trip.

COST
Total cost for the trip is £1,600 ONLY - Option for your own Room is £350 extra (Depending on availability - also note for Desert overnight stay you will need to share a tent with others.
Deposit of £400 to hold your space, with final payment due 6 weeks before the trip.

In order to come on this trip/pay the deposit you will need to drop me an email and we will need to either have a quick chat on the phone/ apply for the trip to check this trip is right for you (unless you have been on one of the trips before).

For more details and to register email me at [yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com](mailto:yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com) or message me on Meetup Messenger.