Starting PointGrande Ville Hotel
903 Mahachai Road
Chinatown
Bangkok
Thailand
Phone: +66 (0) 2 225 0050
Fax: +66 (0) 2 225 7593
Joining Point Instructions
Metered taxi ranks are located outside the airport entrance on the ground floor. Go out of the customs hall and walk outside the airport where there is a table with a sign saying "metered taxis". The cost is the metered fare plus THB50 surcharge. If the taxi uses the toll way it is up to an extra THB70. The total fare should be about US$11, (THB400). Non-metered taxis are also available, where you will be given a docket to pay the driver a set price of US$20 (THB700).
Our Joining Point Hotel
Located in Chinatown, the Grande Ville Hotel is right on the skirt of "Rattanakosin Island", the ancient capital city of Siam. The hotel has everything you'll need within a short walking distance, including shops, banks, restaurants and historical sites. All rooms have a private bathroom with hot and cold water, air-conditioning, TV, telephone, fridge, minibar and room service. There is even a roof top bar which has a 360 degree view of the area - the best place for that sunset drink. The hotel has a formal lobby and reception area, which is attended 24 hours a day so you can come and go at any time. Within walking distance is the Chao Praya River ferry where you can jump on and visit many of the main tourist attractions in Bangkok including the Grand Palace or head over to Ko San road, just a couple of stops away.
Check-in time is 12 midday.
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Finishing PointPlease note, there may be an alternative finishing point location depending on your date of departure. Please pay close attention to the alternative details listed below.
Sen Hotel
82 Le Lai St
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Phone: +84 8 3925 3873
Fax: +84 8 3925 3780
Finishing Point Instructions
The hotel can help you book a metered taxi to the airport, which will cost about US$5 (VND80,000). Normal check out time is 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.
Alternative Finishing Point
Trips departing on a
Tuesday and
Thursday will finish at Hai Ha Hotel.
Hai Ha Hotel
269 Le Thanh Ton Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Phone: 84 8 3824 2616
Fax: 84 8 3824 2618
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Physical Rating - EasyYou are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.
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AccommodationHotels (8 nts)
Some of the accommodation along the way is very basic, staying in local guesthouses and homestays with limited facilities. Some facilities are shared and some accommodation has cold water only.
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multi share basis. Please note there may be times when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
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MealsWhile travelling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Generally, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please check the 'meal inclusions' section below for details of meals included.
Allow USD $180 for meals not included.
Meal Inclusions
2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
Please note that breakfasts are often simple (eggs, bread, jam and coffee/tea would be most common).
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Single SupplementA single supplement fee is not available on this trip.
Single travellers will be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
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IncludedGuided tour of Angkor temples - Siem Reap
Angkor temples pass (2 days) - Siem Reap
Tour of Tuol Sleng Museum - Phnom Penh
Choeung Ek Killing Fields - Phnom Penh
Meal at an Intrepid supported organisation
This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.
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Not IncludedInternational Flights
Optional Activities
The Grand Palace, Bangkok – US$8
Wat Po, Bangkok - US$2
Landmine Museum, Siem Reap - US$1
Half day village tour, Siem Reap – US$10 (transport additional)
Boat trip on Tonle Sap lake, Siem Reap – US$3 (transport additional)
Tuk tuk to Tonle Sap lake, Siem Reap - US$10
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh - US$7
Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh - US$1
National Museum, Phnom Penh - US$3
Cyclo tour, Phnom Penh – US$3
The Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh - US$7
Sam Mountain trip, Chau Doc - US$4
The Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City - US$2
Saigon Water Park, Ho Chi Minh City - US$4
We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only.
They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by the tour operator/agent nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with tour operator/agent.
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TransportPrivate bus, boat, walking
There are some long travel days and some of the transport can be quite cramped.
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What to TakeWe recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential.
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Health & SafetyFor vaccinations please visit the
MDtravelhealth website.
Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.
Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.
Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.You will be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip.
Participation Form
You may be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip.
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Important InfoPlease Note | While we operate successful trips in Vietnam throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables. During the rainy months (approximately October to January), transportation mode can be changed at short notice due to weather conditions.
TET is Vietnam's New Year festival, held annually generally in late January or early February; please see Country Information - Vietnam for the exact dates. You should expect shop closures and extremely busy transport. Some tourist sites are also closed. Although we make bookings far in advance, transport and accommodation providers tend to overbook their services at this time so a flexible approach from travellers is needed. Our itinerary, transport and visited sites may change in response to TET festivities.
Please note that this trip is a combination of two tours. The composition of your group and your Group Leader may change on Day 10.
The border between Cambodia and Thailand may close at short notice and an additional flight for this sector may be necessary.
Disclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Intrepid Travel.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.
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