Independent Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia with Bangkok

16 Day Package from Hanoi to Siem Reap
Explore the highlights of Southeast Asia on this fascinating Globus Independent tour. You’ll begin in Hanoi, Vietnam, with guided sightseeing and a cyclo ride through the ancient Old Quarter where merchants trade as they have for centuries. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s humble cottage, as well as the mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, and the 900-year-old Temple of Literature. Embark on an overnight cruise on stunning Ha Long Bay, with its 3,000 limestone islands carved by time into spectacular landscapes rising from the Gulf of Tonkin. Taste traditional Vietnamese cuisine and visit spectacular caves, tunnels, and pristine beaches during your cruise. Take a walking tour in ancient Hoi An town and sample the region's famous Cao Lau noodle dish. You’ll have plenty of free time to relax at the beach or on a day trip to historic Hue. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the city’s many famed landmarks, including the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Take an excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels—an extraordinary network of passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. In Siem Reap, visit the largest temple complex in the world—including incomparable Angkor Wat. See the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom with some 200 faces carved in 54 towers. Meet with the children at a local school and venture on to Ta Prohm—virtually untouched and wrapped in ancient tree roots around its ruins.

End your independent journey with a three-night stay in exciting Bangkok! Start your exploration with a boat ride through the city’s famous canals, or klongs, to see family homes and temples—you’ll quickly see why they call this city “Venice of the East.” Next, visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, and the Grand Palace, which houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Lastly, stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, featuring one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. You’ll also have free time to explore more of Bangkok and other nearby attractions including Damnoen Saduak floating market and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• Cyclo ride through Hanoi’s ancient Old Quarter
• Guided visits to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature
• Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with island visit, cave exploration, and pearl farm tour
• Guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
• Cruise on the Thu Bon River including a visit with a local farmer and lunch featuring Hoi An’s Cao Lau noodles
• Guided walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to the War Remnants Museum
• Excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels
• Guided visits to Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom
• Visits to Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and a local school in Siem Reap
• Long-tail boat ride through the klongs (canals) of Bangkok
• Visit to Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn
• Guided tour of the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha
• Visit to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
• Day at leisure with plenty of optional excursions to choose from in Bangkok