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Simply Southern Indochina - Explore!

Simply Southern Indochina

10 days
4.0
(7)
From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
14
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124804
Hygiene Measures:
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Itinerary

Start in Bangkok and end in Ho Chi Minh City! With the Explorer tour Simply Southern Indochina, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Bangkok, Thailand and 7 other destinations in Asia. Simply Southern Indochina includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1: Join tour in Bangkok; Optional Longtail boat canal trip
  2. Day 2: Journey overland to Siem Reap
  3. Day 3: In Siem Reap; free time to discover the temples of Angkor
  4. Day 4: In Siem Reap; free time to explore Angkor further
  5. Day 5: Public Bus past rural villages to Battambang
  6. Day 6: Drive to Phnom Penh; orientation walk in the city
  7. Day 7: In Phnom Penh; free time to visit the Killing Fields
  8. Day 8: Drive to Ho Chi Minh City; orientation walk of Old Saigon
  9. Day 9: In Ho Chi Minh City; free time to visit Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong Delta
  10. Day 10: Tour ends in Ho Chi Minh City
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
6 nights

Operated by Explore!

4.5
(3420)
Gold

We've been taking small groups on adventure holidays for almost 40 years. Our authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances comfort and location. Our average group tour size is just 12; perfect for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations. Explore is one of the worlds most trusted adventure travel companies with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries. We are passionate about travel and have developed a wide range of unique activities and adventures which give our customers an unforgettable experience with a team of award-winning Explore leaders. With Explore, you'll get to see your destination from a whole new perspective that takes you away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. You'll have the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, rest in authentic accommodation with other like-minded explorers and travel to must-see destinations with a unique Explore twist. From family holidays to trips for solo travellers; cycling tours to wildlife safaris; trekking on mountains or exploring miles of scenic coastline; self-guided journeys small group trips or Private Tours; there is something for every kind of traveller with Explore. We will provide our expert knowledge, exciting itineraries and outstanding service as part of our sustainable travel experiences which take you under the skin of the country you're visiting for the adventure of a lifetime.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    4.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Transport
    Good
    3.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.2
  • Food
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    3.0
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  • GG
    · February 10th, 2020
    It is a good tour if you want to travel overland rather than by flights. Hotels were adequate but the one in Battambang was disappointing. If the number in the group is small (we had six), the optional tours are more expensive if not all participate and... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback. I'm sorry that hear that you found the hotel in Battambang disappointed - I have passed this on to the Product Manager to review.
    Trip date: February 2020
  • F
    · January 20th, 2020
    Would be worth arriving a couple of days earlier in Bangkok as the tour only allows for a few hours before you head out to Cambodia early the following morning!
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks Flo and glad that you enjoyed the trip and good advice for prospective travellers regarding spending more time in Bangkok. The Explore Team
    Trip date: December 2019
  • Simply Southern Indochina reviewer 3
    · October 27th, 2019
    Don't understand why tour started in Bangkok as NO time to see it and then had to take awful train journey of 6 hours to Cambodia so we were all very tired and waste of a day. Tour should have started in Cambodia. Also hotels were very dirty. Tours... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi Laura, thank you for your feedback. Optionals tend only to appeal to some people, therefore many would object to these being part of the trip price - especially as this is a 'simply' trip geared to the more budget conscious traveller. Having the... Show more
    Trip date: October 2019
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Good trip, would recommend
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: March 2018
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    This was my first Explore Holiday. I was impressed with the overall organisation, service and communication. It was easy to book and the information I received was clear and comprehensive. When I contacted Explore to arrange extra nights before and... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Glad your first trip with us was a success! Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: March 2018
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  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    The trip guide was outstanding Nak. Hotels in Cambodia need upgrading.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: July 2018
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  • Simply Southern Indochina reviewer 7
    · February 8th, 2019
    We had an amazing time and Rob what we paid the accomadation was good except for The beautique hotel To Chi Min where my mattress had springs sticking out .I asked for the mattress to be changed but was told they couldn't do that and another room was... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    thanks for the feedback and we are sorry you had a poor experience, we'll pass this to our product team to review the accommodation used. Thank you, the Explore Team
    Trip date: January 2019

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10 days
Simply Southern Indochina
From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
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  • Currencies
    Riel
    Cambodia
    ฿
    Baht
    Thailand
    Dong
    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G.

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    Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam
    Type B
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Cambodia and Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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