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  • See all Bangkok‘s most impressive landmarks: Emerald Buddha Pagoda, Jim Thompson house
  • A short trip to explore the former Thai capital – Ayutthaya
  • Experience time in the capital Hanoi, and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Luxury overnight cruise on world’s wonder Ha Long Bay
  • Explore part of the 151-mile underground network Cu Chi Tunnels and half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour
  • Get a chance to know more about the Mekong River people.
  • Explore the most famous temple on the plain of Angkor Wat – the man-made world’s wonder Angkor Wat
  • Discover floating village of Chong Khneas on Tonle Sap Lake

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Exploring three of Indochina’s most beautiful and welcoming countries, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand in 19 days! Start in Hanoi and end in Bangkok with the In-depth Culture as well as beautiful landmarks, it will take you through 9 famous destinations in Asia for an unforgettable experience!

Day 1
Hanoi - Arrival

Meal included: No meal

Transportation: Private car

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, obtain your visa (if required) and clear Immigration and Customs.
After collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet your driver (without a guide) for a short transfer to your hotel.
Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2
Hanoi City Tour

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

Start a new day by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, an important place of pilgrimage. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas, it’s usually crowded with groups of all ages, all over the nation, who has come to pay their respects. Within the complex you can visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (Outside visiting as it’s closed for annual maintenance), Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, Ho Chi Minh Museum

Closed by, the famous One Pillar Pagoda which is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter. It is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond.

After that, continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam) – The Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. 

In the afternoon, you are transferred to visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Almost no foreign tourists to Hanoi refuse to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where they can look a vivid picture of the miniaturized Vietnamese ethnic community’s life. Take a cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge leads to the island.

Please note: The city tour program is flexible. Your guide will be more than happy to adjust the tour itinerary to suit you. You can skip one site or add another if you so wish. 

Stay overnight in Hanoi

Day 3
Hanoi - Halong Bay by sharing bus
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transportation: Shuttle bus, Sharing cruise

Ha Long bay.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed aboard your traditional junk; designed in the same style as those that have sailed the bay for 100’s of years.
Begin a relaxing and unforgettable cruise around the breathtaking and unique limestone karsts and islets. A delicious fresh seafood lunch will be served as you cruise this spectacular bay, a UNESCO listed site.
After lunch you will explore some of Ha Long Bay’s famous caves by bamboo boat or kayaking based on your preference.
And then reach on the top of Soi Sim beach to have a panorama view of Ha Long Bay.
All activities arranged by the cruise are on a shared basis.
Return to your junk boat to watch a cooking class or fruits & vegetable carving on sundeck – How to make spring rolls. Then enjoy Sunset Party together and Happy Hour (buys two drinks, gets one free 18.00 to 19.00). It is time for chit chat and relaxing before enjoy your dinner and evening activities around the bar.
Stay overnight on Ha Long Bay Cruise
Please note: Program may differ slightly based on each cruise and weather conditions.
Day 4
Halong - Hanoi - Flight to Danang - Hoi An
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Sharing Cruise, Private car, Flight

Wake up to see the sunrise over the spectacular horizon, reflecting in the pristine waters of the bay, with a cup of tea or coffee. Then join a Tai Chi class on the sundeck if you wish before enjoying breakfast in the fresh air. Continue to sail around this natural wonder.
Visit to the Sung Sot Cave by walking up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat. (Proper shoes are highly recommended)
Return to the boat then check-out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the harbor while an A la carte lunch is served. The crew will bid you farewell and you disembark with our tender boat to the Tuan Chau Pier.
Return your hotel in Hanoi by cruise’s shuttle bus. Meet your private driver and transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, our driver transfers you to your hotel in Hoi An. 

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5
Cam Thanh Eco Tour - Ancient Town Walking Tour
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

This morning, take your bicycle and heading to Cam Thanh. IF YOU CAN’T RIDE ON BICYCLE, THE SUPPLEMENT FOR PRIVATE TRANSFER WILL BE APPLIED 

On the trails to the village, stop to take some beautiful photos. 

Arrive at the village of fishermen Van lang-Cam Thanh.

Embark on a sampan bamboo basket: rowing competition, practice of fishing technique. Take a little rest in the house of fisherman (Mr. Phong) with the welcome green tea, a beautiful walk in the village to see the daily activities of fishermen.

Continue to the village Tra Que passing through the rice fields, fishponds…A quick stop at the local market - Ba The where local people exchange their self-consumption in the region.

Arrive home gardener (Mr Chinh). After a welcome drink, you are delighted to be a real gardener by wearing the clothes of the peasants with a conical hat on head, a yoke on shoulder and a hoe in hand. You seem to be well - equipped as a soldier in the battlefield under the command of a chief gardener! Manual work in the field with the skill, patience (raking, fertilizing, cultivating and watering soil) gives you different impressions. Back to Mr Chinh’s home.

Relax by a foot massage with medicinal herbs that planted in the family garden. It is an effectively traditional therapy method that enforce your health.

Prepare vegetables and herbs Tra Que, small practice of cooking the dishes: crispy pancake (meat, shrimp, beansprouts…), spring rolls of Hoi An, Tam Huu, grilled fish in banana leaf… Enjoy the dishes you made.

Coming to Ancient Town, spending the of afternoon for a walking tour around this enchanting port town of Hoi an, follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the Tan Ky old house, the local market …

  • Japanese Covered Bridge dated back to the 18th century and is a beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture. It is claimed that it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoi An as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water. The bridge also features the sculptures of two dogs and two monkeys representing the Chinese years in which many Japanese Emperors were born along with the fact that the building of the bridge began in the year of the dog and was completed in the year of the monkey.
  • Phuc Kien Assembly Halls was built around 1690 and functions as a traditional assembly hall for the Chinese ethnic group Fujian, China to socialize, but later was transformed a temple dedicated to their deity named Thien Hau – the goddess of sea who protects sailors danger. 
  • Fujian Assembly Hall bears all the fundamental features in structure of a Chinese Assembly Hall. 
  • Tan Ky old house is an almost perfect example of a 18th merchant’s residence in this major commercial port town. 

Around the town you can see numerous art galleries and tailor shops. You are also free to get some made-to-order clothes if you like. 

During your walking tour, our tour guide will bring your family to a lantern workshop. We provide the bamboo bars that forms the basis of your creation, you do the rest. Your tutor will show you, the first to last step, how to make Hoi An lantern to take home and show your friends.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6
Hoi An - Free at leisure
Meal included: Breakfast

Transportation: None

Breakfast at hotel. Free day at leisure.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7
Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city
Meal included: Breakfast

Transportation: Private car, Flight

Ho Chi Minh city. Upon arrival, our driver transfers you to your hotel. 
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 8
Cu Chi Tunnel - Ho Chi Minh city tour
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

This morning, picked you up at your hotel.

We’ll visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created a long time back, in 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. In places, it housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years…. getting married and giving birth. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi has designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. Since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors.

Afternoon, visit Ho Chi Minh city. Enjoy the sightseeing at Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. Our next stop is the War Remnants Museum. Operated by the Vietnamese government, an incipient form of the museum opened on September 4, 1975, as the “Exhibition House for the US and Puppet Crimes, located on the premises of the former United States Information Agency building. Continue to visit City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument, and Central Post Office which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It has a neoclassical architectural style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction.

Right nearby, you can see Notre Dame Cathedral, a magnificent building located in the heart of the city and established by French colonists. This cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

Day 9
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Can Tho

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transportation: Private car

Leave Ho Chi Minh city. It takes one hour and thirty minutes driving to get to My Tho town. One the way, travellers will have chance to see these beautiful landscape along the road such as the green rice fields, the peaceful Vam Co Dong river and the busy Long An town. En route, Our bus will stop at Mekong rest stop where you can take a rest and see bonsai garden.

Arrive to My Tho town, visit Vinh Trang pagoda an oldest ancient one in Southern Vietnam. Known as the largest pagoda and the most special architecture in Mekong Delta. It’s architecture was influenced by Vietnamese culture and Khmer’s culture as well as European’s architecture. Head to the pier boat for getting on a motorized boat. Take a leisurely boat ride in Tien river to enjoy fresh air, to see the peaceful life of the local people, Passing the stilt house, the fishing floating farm, the four Islands ( Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, Unicorn).

Passing Rach Mieu bridge, we disembark at Thoi Son Islet that locates on Phoenix Island. Take a leisurely walking on the village paths, visit local people’s home, orchard garden and enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern folk music. Then visit honey bee farm and taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is really good for health. Local people also have python farm for those tourist, who like adventure can take a photo with pythons. Take a hand- rowed sampan through the creeks for sightseeing the natural water coconut trees a symbol in the Delta areas.

Return to the motorized boat then cruising to Ben Tre province, visit coconut candy workshop to know how to make delicious candies by hand. Then cruising to Unicorn Island to visit crocodile farm and visit the remains of Coconut belief.

Lunch in orchard garden. Do not forget to taste dried Ear Elephant fish that is one of the special dishes in Mekong Delta

After lunch, wandering through the village paths to enjoy the fresh air and observe the pastoral life. Process to Can Tho city.

Stay overnight in Can Tho.

Day 10
Cai Rang floating market - Chau Doc
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

After breakfast at the hotel. At 07.00am, take a leisurely waking to Ninh Kieu wharf. Tourist will have chance to see morning streets market with many products homemade such as fruits, vegetables, cake… are sold on the way to the wharf. Cruising in the river to the busy Cai Rang floating market, one of the biggest floating market in Southern Vietnam. Visitors will be surprised to explore “the method of the business” in the floating market areas. It is really impressed.

After exploring the floating market, visitors will visit the place to see how they make rice vermicelli noodle and the orchard garden. Wandering in the village and  try your best to cross the bamboo bridge which is built only one bamboo tree.

Cruise back Ninh Kieu wharf. Stop for lunch then transfer to Chau Doc. 

Stay overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 11
Chau Doc - Speedboat to Phnom Penh

Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transportation: Private car, Speedboat

After breakfast at hotel. At 7.30am, getting on the express boat to Phnom Penh (4 hours)

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh,you will be met and welcome by our friendly guide and then transferred direct to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon, discover the Phnom Penh City, visit Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda stand up on the hill, Independence Monument commemorates the end of Cambodia’s ruled by France in 1953, Wat Ounalom, the oldest Buddhist foundation in the city, probably predating the abandonment of the capital at Angkor in the 15th century. The founding date is variously cited as 1422 and 1443. This Wat is the home to the Buddhist patriarch and then we walk along the riverfront, the confluence of the Tonle Sap, Mekong and Bassac Rivers for taking fresh air.

Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 12
Phnom Penh City tour
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

Breakfast at your hotel, continue your city tour: visit the National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. Royal Palace built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound this morning end your visit to Central Market (Phsar Thmei), this distinctive building is a city landmark & the busiest market in the city with a unique art deco version of a traditional market and the market constructed in 1935-37, during the French colonial period, Phsar Thmei is currently just completed its renovation and become the central section of the main market building displays an amazing collection of gems, jewelry and souvenirs. Then visit the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. 

Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 13
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner with Apsara show

Transportation: Private car, Shuttle bus

Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Siem Reap by public bus.
Upon arrival your will be met and then transferred direct to hotel for refreshment. This afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple 
complex, cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean. 

Tonight enjoy buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show at  local restaurant.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.  

Day 14
Siem Rap - Angkor Complex

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.  We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevada. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century); See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 15
Siem Reap - Thousand Lingas - Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Private car

Breakfast at your hotel, an early morning we drive out city about 50km with picnic lunch box to the river of the Thousand Lingas is known as – Kbal Spean – the head of the bridge. To get there, after traveling by car, it should take about 45 minutes walking through the jungle before you reach the river that contribute to the irrigation of Angkor. The bed of the river is lavishly sculpted. Numerous lingams lay there, caressed by the crystal-clear waters. On the way back, visit the famous Banteay Srei (Citadel of Women). Its red sand-stone walls are decorated with elaborate carvings and in an amazing state of preservation. Continue to visit Banteay Samre Temple.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap 

Day 16
Siem Reap - Flight to Bangkok

Meal included: Breakfast

Transportation: Private car, Flight 

Breakfast at your hotel, free at your own leisure time for rolling at local markets or shopping until transfer to Siem Reap international airport for your flight to Bangkok. 

Arrive in Bangkok, our driver transfers you to your hotel. 

Stay overnight in Bangkok. 

Day 17
Bangkok City tour

Meal included: Breakfast

Transportation: Private car

After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube. 

Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 18
Maeklong railway market - Damnoen Saduak

Meal included: Breakfast

Transportation: Private car

Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photo, and enjoy the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Enjoy your own lunch. In the afternoon we will transfer back to Bangkok. 

On the way, stop at PATOM ORGANIC VILLAGE (Open on Saturday & Sunday only).

Patom Organic Village is where you can experience the traditional Thai way of life by learning about the journey of organic raw materials to Patom products. Our open factory will show you the work that goes our bakery, supplement, and body care factory before the products make their way to Patom Organic Living stores. Immerse yourself in our concept of organic living and participate in our selective hands-on workshops.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 19
Bangkok - Departure

Meal included: Breakfast

Transportation: Private car

The morning would be free to do whatever takes your fancy until you would be transferred to the airport for your flight to next destinations. 

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Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

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Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay by sharing bus

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Day 4: Halong - Hanoi - Flight to Danang - Hoi An

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Day 5: Cam Thanh Eco Tour - Ancient Town Walking Tour

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Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city

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Day 8: Cu Chi Tunnel - Ho Chi Minh city tour

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Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Can Tho

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Day 10: Cai Rang floating market - Chau Doc

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Day 11: Chau Doc - Speedboat to Phnom Penh

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Day 12: Phnom Penh City tour

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Day 13: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat

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Day 14: Siem Rap - Angkor Complex

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Day 15: Siem Reap - Thousand Lingas - Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre

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Day 16: Siem Reap - Flight to Bangkok

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Day 18: Maeklong railway market - Damnoen Saduak

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FAQs

What is the weather like in Thailand?

Thailand's weather can vary depending on the region and the time of year. Generally, Thailand has a tropical climate characterized by three seasons: hot (March to June), rainy (July to October), and cool (November to February).

In the hot season, temperatures can soar, especially in April, often reaching over 30°C (86°F) and sometimes higher. The rainy season brings heavy downpours, particularly from July to September, although rain can occur throughout this period in varying intensity.

The cool season, from November to February, is generally considered the most comfortable time to visit, with cooler temperatures and lower humidity, making it popular among tourists.

However, Thailand's climate can differ regionally. For instance, southern Thailand (including popular tourist spots like Phuket and Koh Samui) experiences a slightly different monsoon pattern compared to central and northern regions.

What is the weather like in Cambodia?
Cambodia has a tropical climate that is warm and humid with two distinct seasons: rainy season and dry season. During the peak of the rainy season (June to August), the humidity is higher and the temperatures can reach the upper 30ºC (86ºF), From September to early November, it is wet and slightly cooler, Seasonal flooding in Phnom Penh and the rest of Cambodia occurs in late July and early August which may cause disruption to travel. The dry season (November to May) is pleasant from November to February and becomes hotter from March to May, where temperatures can soar as high as 38ºC (100ºF).

What is the weather like in Vietnam?
In general, Vietnam has a tropical climate with average annual temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). There are two distinct seasons: wet and dry. From April to October, most of the country is affected by south-western monsoons. The rains, which tend to be concentrated in the late afternoons, provide welcome relief to the heat. Travel to very remote areas may be affected by the rains, but overall they should not interfere with your trip.

Packing for a trip to Vietnam can be challenging, as the climate can vary depending on when and where you go. When the weather isn’t ideal in one area, it’s great in another. While Hanoi is cold enough to warrant a coat from December to February, this is an excellent time to visit Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Although the temperatures are consistent year round, various parts of the country, at certain times of the year, can be affected by unpredictable storms which may cause flooding.

Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Ninh binh, Halong bay, Sapa, Quang Binh)
The north is defined by four seasons with a cold winter and hot summer. The temperature can range from 5ºC (41ºF) in winter up to 35ºC (95ºF) in the summer. From April to October, it is generally warm and humid with average temperature around 31ºC (90 ºF) and heaviest rainfall between July and August. The average temperature during the cold season (December to February) is 20ºC (68ºF). However, in the mountainous regions in the far north such as Sapa, the temperature can at times drop below zero (32ºF). The loveliest time of the year to visit is from September to December when there’s a good chance of clear skies and low humidity.

Central Vietnam (Hue, Danang, Hoian)
The average high temperature in the central region is 30ºC (86ºF). Heavy storms and highest amount of rainfall occurs from October to December and is prone to flooding. The best time to enjoy the beach weather and cultural sightseeing is between February to August.

Southern Vietnam (Ho chi minh city – other name: called Saigon, Mekong delta, Dalat..)
The south has a dry and rainy season. The highest amount of rainfall is from June to October with 80% average humidity. The average high temperature year round is 32ºC (90ºF). The central highland town of Dalat has a year-round temperate of 18ºC to 21ºC (64ºF to 70ºF) earning it the epithet “City of Eternal Spring”. Beach destinations such as Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, and Phu Quoc Island are warm and sunny most of the year. However, the rainy season varies for each destination: Nha Trang (October to December); Phan Thiet (July to November); and Phu Quoc (June to September).

How can I use a local mobile phone service?
Mobile phone service is available across in South East Asia, except Myanmar where the GSM network does not support the global network. Ask your guide to bring you to a local phone shop to purchase a SIM card to obtain a local number and prepaid credit. Please make sure your phone set is compatible to the local network. Coverage in rural areas, especially in the Angkor temple areas (Cambodia) is inconsistent.

How can I get in touch with my family, workplace and friends?
Telephone:
Most hotels now have IDD phones in rooms. If you have worldwide coverage, you can bring your own mobile phone and use it to make domestic or international calls. Check with your mobile phone provider for the costs before using it abroad as it may be expensive.

Internet:
Major hotels these days have wireless broadband access in rooms or public areas. Cyber cafes are popular and are easily found in major towns and cities. In many Internet cafes, you can buy pre-paid international phone cards to dial from a computer to a landline or mobile phone worldwide. Most Internet cafes are equipped with webcams, headsets and microphones suitable for Skype conversations.

How are 5 star hotels rated in South East Asia?
To quote a standard 5-star property, people usually base on flawless guest service, professional staff, accommodation with impressive interior design and immaculate furnishings, and additional services such as a spa, swimming pool, and health club. However, there remains no international standard to define a five-star hotel as each country uses its own criteria to rate hotels. It is fair to say that it is possible to judge different-starred hotels in relation to one another within the same country as at least they are subject to the same criteria.

Do most major hotels have a non-smoking room type?
The non-smoking definition in most countries does not necessarily mean it is smoke-free. While most reputable five-star hotels have non-smoking rooms, some lower-grade hotels consider non-smoking as simply removing the ashtray.

If my departure flight is later than the regular check-out time, can I keep my hotel room until departure?
Generally not, although it depends on the hotel occupancy that day. It is recommended to speak with hotel reception and they will advise if they can offer a complimentary late checkout. Otherwise, most hotels implement a 50% charge for any late check out before 6.00 pm and one full night charge for later than 6.00 pm. This policy varies for each hotel.

Which countries require me to obtain a visa?
Most countries in South East Asia require you to obtain a visa. Please check carefully with your travel specialist regarding specific visa requirements for each country you plan to visit as the legislation does change frequently. Thailand offers a free visa on arrival to most nationalities. Other countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar offer a “visa-on-arrival” service that requires you to pay a fee at the airport, or you may prefer to obtain this in advance through the relevant embassy or a visa agent. For visa-on-arrival in Vietnam, you must submit some paperwork before you arrive. Please note there can be long queues on arrival at immigration counters.

What do I need to obtain a visa?
Please make sure your passport is valid for more than 6 months from the date of arrival in each country you are visiting. Please also remember to check that you have sufficient blank pages in your passport as most visas require a full page. There are varying costs of visas in each country and you are usually required to pay a USD fee to process the visa on arrival. Please check this amount before you arrive so that you can have the correct money available.

When I get the visa-on-arrival authorization letter, what should I do?
Once you receive the copy of the visa on arrival authorization letter, please recheck all relevant information including the entry date and passport information. Note down the entry date which must be exact as per the date of your arrival flight. Remember to bring this copy along to board the plane to your destination. If you forget, it could be problematic and you might have to fly to a neighboring country and wait for the new approval letter.

If my flight home from Cambodia has a stopover in Vietnam which I already visited before the Cambodia trip, will I need to get another Vietnam visa?
If your stopover does not involve leaving the airport area then a Vietnam visa is not required. But if it is a connecting flight with a couple of transit hours in between and you want to get to a city for other sightseeing or shopping, then a multi-entry visa is needed.

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