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Follow The Mekong - Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam with Ho Tram Beach Extension

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£3,434^*per person

Overview

Discover the ancient heritage of three Southeast Asian treasures with a journey along the Mekong Delta before heading to Hồ Tràm’s coast for a white-sand beach retreat

Set off on a fascinating fortnight’s journey through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, starting with a stay in the bustling Thai capital, Bangkok. Experience the Royal Island’s Buddhist shrines and the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Pay a poignant visit to the River Kwai’s ‘Death Railway’, an infamous route used by imperial Japan in WWII, before crossing into Cambodia. An overnight stay in Battambang follows, where you’ll be immersed in the city’s rich French colonial architecture, ahead of a stop in Siem Reap. Call at the Cambodia Peace Gallery before taking in rural Kok Sangke and its local community. Conclude your time in Cambodia with an exploration of its religious sites, including the ruins of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple’s intricately carved heads, and the world-famous Angkor Wat.

After an overnight stay in Phnom Penh, and an excursion to the Tuol Sleng Museum, board a river cruise along the winding Mekong Delta into Vietnam. Wake up in Chau Doc for a day’s discovery across the foothills of Nui Sam, a sacred mountain, and trace a route along its alpine pagodas before continuing to Ho Chi Minh City. Delve into the infamous Cu Chi tunnels and head into its bustling centre for a tour of its most historic sites. From the Reunification Hall and War Remnants Memorial to the Xa Loi Pagoda, enjoy insights into Vietnam’s past. Finally, unwind with a four-day beach escape on Hồ Tràm’s pristine white-sand beaches. Sandwiched by untouched coastal stretches and a rainforest reserve, this boutique resort offers an idyllic stop.

Itinerary

Fly to Thailand - Fly overnight on via Singapore to Bangkok.
Day at leisure - Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or explore under your own steam.
Included floating markets and Bangkok city tour - Immerse yourself in Thai culture, on a full-day sightseeing tour. Your first stop will be the colourful floating markets at Damnoen Saduak. Watch as the locals buy fresh produce from the traders on the boats, then head back into Bangkok for a guided tour. See the Royal Island, where the Grand Palace adjoins the Wat Phra Kaew temple with its Emerald Buddha, as well as the less formal Wat Pho temple, home to the gigantic Reclining Buddha.
Day at leisure with optional River Kwai excursion - Enjoy the city or join the optional excursion through a fascinating countryside of rice fields and sugar-cane plantations, and on into the jungle to explore the part of the world forever associated with WWII – the construction of the infamous ‘Death Railway’ and the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’.
Travel to Battambang - An early start sees you journey through a stunning rural landscape barely changed in centuries, crossing into Cambodia to begin the second part of your adventure with a short onward journey to Battambang, an elegant, friendly French colonial city. Please note: While the Thailand-Cambodia border remains closed, you'll be taking an internal flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap today and the order of the hotels may change. A confirmation of the final itinerary will be advised closer to departure whilst we closely monitor the situation.
Travel to Siem reap - Today you'll travel to Wat Ek Phnom, a pre-Angkor Period temple situated on the banks of the Sandker River. Later, you'll visit the Cambodia Peace Gallery where you'll learn about Cambodia’s journey from war towards peace and reconciliation. Continue to the colourful market town of Siem Reap, home to the archaeological Angkor National Museum and your gateway to the incredible temple complex of Angkor Thom.
Included visit to Kok Sangke community - Today, you’ll be driven to the Kok Sangke community to visit the home of a local family who’ll make you several traditional Khmer desserts. You’ll then learn about the village’s sustainable farming techniques, visit a community centre, which teaches local farmers about eco-friendly farming methods, see some nearby farms, and have lunch before travelling to Wat Luang Proleung and the village of Kampong Khleang.
Included Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat excursion - Discover the four vast stone heads and countless carved faces of the Bayon, which stands in the heart of the 'lost city' of Angkor Thom, today. Angkor Thom was the greatest citadel of the Khmer Empire that ruled half of Southeast Asia for nearly 600 years, and its ruined boulevards and gateways cover a vast area to the north of Siem Reap. And yet it is not the highlight of this landscape littered with great ruins. That title goes to Angkor Wat. The world's largest religious building, with its five great towers and 1000-metre-long carved bas-relief, is dazzling and unforgettable. Expect to return to your hotel awed and amazed by everything you've seen.
Travel to Phnom Penh - Travel to the Cambodian capital. Phnom Penh, a French colonial treasure chest on the banks of the Mekong River. It's a city of dusty, faded glory, except in its stupendous Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda of priceless Buddhist artefacts.
Included Tuol Sleng Museum visit and Mekong boat trip to Vietnam - Spend a thought-provoking morning at the Tuol Sleng Museum, which chronicles the Pol Pot years and the reign of the Khmer Rouge. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Wat Phnom Temple before you board the fast boat along the Mekong River to feel the wind on your face on a thrilling boat ride into Vietnam.

Included Nui Sam visit and travel to Can Tho - Your day begins with a visit to the holy mountain of Nui Sam. Studded with pagodas and temples, the mountain offers visitors stunning views over the Mekong Delta, which awaits you today. You'll stay overnight in the university town of Can Tho, with its colourful floating markets, busy working harbour and sacred Khmer pagoda, Muniwangsyaram.
Travel to Ho Chi Minh City - Enjoy another journey through the Mekong landscape of rice paddies, flat-bottomed boats, fruit trees and bougainvillaea, peopled by farmers in conical hats and dotted with floating markets. Take a fascinating boat ride to the floating markets of Cai Rang and Cai Be, before arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, this evening, for a two-night stay.
Included Cu Chi Tunnels excursion - This morning, take breakfast at the hotel before board the coach for a scenic drive north past rice past traditional rice paddies to the rural outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. Here, you'll find the remarkable Cu Chi tunnel complex, which provides a poignant reminder of the country's recent history. Enjoy an introductory talk, outlining the wartime experience of the Vietnamese people, and settle in for up-close demonstrations of the cunning traps created by the Viet Cong. If you're feeling adventurous, you'll have the opportunity to delve beneath the surface for a crawl through a section of this 200 km tunnel network. Formerly used as a base of operations for the Viet Cong's guerilla campaign, this underground complex now serves as a national memorial for those who lost their lives in the conflict. This afternoon, return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.
Included Ho Chi Minh City tour and travel to Hồ Tràm - After breakfast at the hotel, mark your final morning in Ho Chi Minh City with a fascinating guided tour. This excursion will reveal the city's fascinating blend of French-colonial history and modern Vietnamese life. Highlights include the grand General Post Office, the Reunification Hall on the site of the former President's Palace, the Xa Loi Pagoda with its bronze Buddha, and (time permitting) the War Remnants Museum. Later this afternoon, board a coach for the drive out of the Vietnamese capital to the coastal haven, Hồ Tràm. Sandwiched between lush rainforest reserves and pristine white-sand beaches, the local area promises the perfect setting for a rejuvenating seaside escape. Upon arrival this afternoon, settle into your new resort and spend the rest of the day at your own pace.
Day at leisure - You’ll have the choice to do as much or as little as you like on Vietnam’s east coast with a day entirely at leisure. Those favouring relaxation will find plenty of ways to unwind, both at the hotel and in Hồ Tràm’s natural stretches. With easy access to unspoilt stretches of the region’s white-sand beaches, manicured gardens and two outdoor swimming pools, this boutique resort makes lazy days on the coast even easier. If you’d like, you can also take a treatment or two at the spa or ride the property’s complimentary shuttle bus service to the nearby Binh Chau Hot Springs. For a more active time in Hồ Tràm, you can also partake in optional activities at the resort, ranging from kayaking and beach volleyball to archery and tennis, to keep you entertained throughout your stay. Other available activities include authentic Vietnamese cooking classes, yoga sessions and cycling tours. Several breath-taking trails can also be explored under guidance, offering sights of local spice plantations and the dense tropical woodland of the neighbouring rainforest reserve.
Day at leisure - You’ll have the choice to do as much or as little as you like on Vietnam’s east coast with a day entirely at leisure. Those favouring relaxation will find plenty of ways to unwind, both at the hotel and in Hồ Tràm’s natural stretches. With easy access to unspoilt stretches of the region’s white-sand beaches, manicured gardens and two outdoor swimming pools, this boutique resort makes lazy days on the coast even easier. If you’d like, you can also take a treatment or two at the spa or ride the property’s complimentary shuttle bus service to the nearby Binh Chau Hot Springs. For a more active time in Hồ Tràm, you can also partake in optional activities at the resort, ranging from kayaking and beach volleyball to archery and tennis, to keep you entertained throughout your stay. Other available activities include authentic Vietnamese cooking classes, yoga sessions and cycling tours. Several breath-taking trails can also be explored under guidance, offering sights of local spice plantations and the dense tropical woodland of the neighbouring rainforest reserve.
Day at leisure - You’ll have the choice to do as much or as little as you like on Vietnam’s east coast with a day entirely at leisure. Those favouring relaxation will find plenty of ways to unwind, both at the hotel and in Hồ Tràm’s natural stretches. With easy access to unspoilt stretches of the region’s white-sand beaches, manicured gardens and two outdoor swimming pools, this boutique resort makes lazy days on the coast even easier. If you’d like, you can also take a treatment or two at the spa or ride the property’s complimentary shuttle bus service to the nearby Binh Chau Hot Springs. For a more active time in Hồ Tràm, you can also partake in optional activities at the resort, ranging from kayaking and beach volleyball to archery and tennis, to keep you entertained throughout your stay. Other available activities include authentic Vietnamese cooking classes, yoga sessions and cycling tours. Several breath-taking trails can also be explored under guidance, offering sights of local spice plantations and the dense tropical woodland of the neighbouring rainforest reserve.
Return to the UK - Enjoy a last breakfast on Vietnam’s east coast this morning and set off for your journey back home. Afterwards, drive to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Arrival in the UK - Touch down in the UK this morning at the end of an extraordinary Southeast Asian adventure.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

Witness Bangkok’s spectacular Buddhist shrines and their grand meditating statues
Take in the famous ‘HCMC’ – formerly known as Saigon – with guided stops at Reunification Hall, Xa Loi Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum
Take in verdant riverside vistas as you cruise along the winding Mekong River
Marvel at Bayon Temple, with its extraordinary carved heads, Angkor Thom, the last surviving Khmer city, & the magnificent Angkor Wat.
Explore the impressive floating markets at Damnoen Saduak and Cai Rang
Venture on a tour of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, which exudes French colonial elegance
Pay a visit to Tuol Sleng Museum, housed in the former S-21 prison, where you’ll learn about the political prisoners of the Khmer Rouge
See the infamous Cu Chi tunnel complex, Viet Cong hideaway
Unwind at the end of a busy tour with time spent at a boutique resort on Hồ Tràm’s pristine white-sand beaches
Choose from optional daily activities in Hồ Tràm, from kayaking on the open ocean to guided walks through the surrounding rainforest

Our Price Includes

16 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation in Bangkok (3 nights), Battambang (1), Siem Reap (3), Phnom Penh (1) Chau Doc (1), Can Tho (1) Ho Chi Minh City (2) and Hồ Tràm (4), plus two nights on the aircraft
31 meals included in the price
Visit to the Damnoen Saduak and Cai Rang floating markets
Tour of Bangkok
Excursion to a Kok Sangke community
Visits to Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat
Tour of the Tuol Sleng Museum
Mekong River cruise
Visit to Nui Sam
Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels
Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Return flights to Bangkok and from Ho Chi Minh City
Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager on Days 2 to 13. Our local representatives will transfer and assist you on Days 14 to 18.

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Accommodation

Follow The Mekong - Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam with Ho Tram Beach Extension Touring Hotels -

Introduction
You'll be staying in a series of well-located hotels, all of which will be of a European four-star standard. Throughout, rooms have air conditioning, private facilities, telephones, TV, mini-bars and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok (night 2-4)
Within easy reach of the city’s major attractions, this hotel offers the perfect base from which to explore and features an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar.

Classy Hotel & Spa, Battambang (night 5)
Perfectly positioned in the heart of historical Battambang, the Classy Hotel is within walking distance of many restaurants, bars and the Old French Quarter. The hotel offers a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. or

V V Hotel, Battambang (night 5)
Ideally placed in the centre of Battambang, this high-rise hotel has a rooftop swimming pool, a sauna, a terrace, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, serving Chinese, French, and Cambodian cuisine. Comfortable guestrooms feature air conditioning, balconies, mini-bars, and free Wi-Fi.

The Aviary Hotel, Siem Reap (nights 6-8)
A stylish boutique hotel situated within walking distance from lively Pub Street. Airy guestrooms feature natural wood, birdlife-inspired décor, TVs, Bluetooth speakers, mini-bars, tea/coffee-making facilities, safes, Wi-Fi, and balconies. At the centre of the property is an outdoor swimming pool, and guests have access to a rooftop deck with another pool, as well as a spa and fitness centre. There are two restaurants serving Japanese and Cambodian cuisine and a tropical-themed café.

Sun and Moon Hotel, Phnom Penh (night 9)
An urban oasis at the heart of the Cambodian capital, this four-star hotel boasts stylish décor and breath-taking views over the bustling city streets, Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks and the vast Mekong River. Touches of luxury come from the hotel’s spa, complete with a sauna, jacuzzi and masseuse parlour, and onsite salon. Also available is a fitness suite and infinity pool, overlooking the city’s riverfront, as well as a restaurant serving both regional and international cuisine. Modern guestrooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned throughout, and feature a TV, water dispenser with tea/coffee supplies, free Wi-Fi and a safe.

Victoria Hotel, Chau Doc (night 10)
Built in a colonial style, with low-rise French architectural design, this hotel is located on the banks of the Bassac River, deep in the Mekong Delta. It has a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa. The hotel's restaurant has outdoor seating overlooking the river.

Victoria Hotel, Can Tho (night 11)
Set on the banks of the Hau River, amid exotic gardens, this hotel is built in colonial style. All the guestrooms have balconies, and the hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a spa.

New World Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City (nights 12-13)
Relax in the comfort of an onsite botanical garden, multi-sport courts or Ho Chi Minh City’s largest outdoor swimming pool with a stay in this stylish inner-city hotel. Onsite dining options embrace Vietnam’s diverse cultural influences with European and traditional Vietnamese fare offered, and the hotel’s spa offers a range of treatments to unwind with. Luxury is at the heart of this five-star hotel’s guestrooms, with luxury furnishings, toiletries and a minibar, stocked with premium beverages, available. Guestrooms also feature TVs and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Hồ Tràm Beach Boutique Resort and Spa, Hồ Tràm (nights 14-17)
Bookended by pristine beaches and sprawling rainforest, this boutique spa resort promises a relaxing retreat in the heart of Vietnam’s glorious natural world. The property offers a well-appointed spa, comfortable terraced lounge areas, two restaurants, a bar, tennis courts and outdoor swimming pools. Spacious guestrooms are light and airy, featuring TVs, minifridges, tea/coffee-making facilities and private terraces with garden views. Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in a conveniently located, alternative hotel of a similar standard.

Other Information

Tonle Sap

Should the water in Tonle Sap Lake be too low, the journey by boat on Day Seven will be replaced with coach transportation.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Passports, visas and entry

British citizens require machine-readable passports when travelling overseas. A visa is required for entry to Cambodia which can be obtained upon arrival. Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for six months beyond the exit date from Cambodia. The current charge for British Citizens is £35. British Citizens do not require a visa to visit Thailand or Vietnam (if staying for less than 15 days). Other nationalities should always check with the relevant authorities. From May 1, 2025, Thailand's traditional paper arrival card will be replaced by the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must register for the TDAC online before arrival. This new system simplifies immigration procedures and integrates seamlessly with Thailand’s digital systems. Registration is required within days of arrival and can be completed here: https://tdac.immigration.go.th You are responsible for ensuring you have the correct entry documentation. Newmarket Holidays cannot accept responsibility for entry being refused due to failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation. British Citizens should refer to Foreign travel advice at GOV.UK for up-to-date information about passports and visas. Other nationalities and non-British passport holders should check with the relevant authorities.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Luggage allowance

You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Changes to your hotels

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.

Road conditions

In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.

On your flight

All flights travel overnight and land at your destination the next day. On-board meals will usually be dinner and breakfast. All drinks are complimentary.

Travel vaccinations

Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.

Holiday code

N2809

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