• > Why travel to Vietnam and Cambodia with Djoser?
• > What are the accommodations like during these trips?
• > Who are the participants for this trip?
• > What is transportation like in Vietnam and Cambodia?
• > Will I be on my own to find places to eat?
• > Will I be on my own to find activities?
• > How will we cover the route from Hanoi to Hue?
• > What is the extra value of the journey to Cambodia as well as Vietnam?
• > Are there ATM machines in Vietnam and Cambodia?
• > What is the procedure for a visa for these trips?
• > What can you tell me about malaria in Vietnam and Cambodia?
• > Is it possible to extend this tour?

Why travel to Vietnam and Cambodia with Djoser?

A journey to Vietnam with Djoser is a comfortable and diverse trip through a country with a rich history. We will travel through these countries using private transportation mostly with air-conditioning. We will stay at good tourist class hotels. We offer 11 and 18-day trips that go exclusively to Vietnam, as well as 15 and 23-day trips that go to Vietnam and Cambodia. All of the trips will visit Hanoi as well as Ho Chi Minh City, where you will be able to take an optional excursion through the fascinating Mekong Delta. At the beginning of the 18 and 23-day trips, we will visit Sa Pa, home to the Hill Tribes. Also the contemporary culture has a lot to offer. In addition to culture the trip offers much natural beauty. Near Halong Bay you may take a magnificent boat trip through a seascape dotted with limestone rocks. During this trip you will furthermore have opportunities to enjoy beaches that are usually within walking distance of our hotels.

What are the accommodations like during these trips?

In Vietnam we will stay at nice, small hotels with a family-like atmosphere. Most rooms have air-conditioning. You will have your private shower and bath at all times. In Cambodia you will also stay at small-scale hotels that are quite comfortable.

Click on the following link to view some of our lodgings: http://www.djoserusa.com/hotels/

Who are the participants for this trip?

Travelers on these trips are all from North America. Group size is typically small (2 to 10) with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 20. The guide is a local, English-speaking guide from Vietnam.

What is transportation like in Vietnam and Cambodia?

During the trips through Vietnam and Cambodia we will mainly use a comfortable air-conditioned bus. A private bus will give us the opportunity to stop where we want, for example to visit a site or for a bathroom stop. Also at times we will cover a route by domestic flight with Vietnam Airlines, by night train in sleeping compartments or by local boat.

Click on the following link to view slides of the transportation we use: http://www.djoserusa.com/transportation/

Will I be on my own to find places to eat?

No. The group will usually have breakfast together at the hotels. The guide will suggest safe places to eat for other meals. You are free to join the guide and other group members at meals or you can explore on your own. He/she will give you safe recommendations. You will only pay for the meals that you eat so you have ultimate flexibility.

Will I be on my own to find activities?

The same applies as for meals. The guide will discuss suggested plans for the day with the group, first thing in the morning. Group members can either join the guide and other travelers for an activity, or they can explore on their own. Again, the guide will give fun suggestions for places to go on your own. Unless otherwise noted in the program, you will pay for your own entry fees for museums or sites, as you go. So you only pay for the things that you choose to do.

How will we cover the route from Hanoi to Hue?

We will cover the route from Hanoi to Hue on a domestic flight.

What is the extra value of the journey to Cambodia as well as Vietnam?

A visit to Cambodia, which rather recently has been opened for tourists, takes you to the two highlights of the country on the 23-day trip, namely the capital Phnom Penh and the temples of Angkor near Siem Reap. We will cross the border to Cambodia by boat over the mighty Mekong River. We will also cover the distance between the two cities by boat. On the 15-day Vietnam/Cambodia trip we will take a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. This is a unique experience in a wonderful culture, in short a beautiful extension to the trip through Vietnam.

Are there ATM machines in Vietnam and Cambodia?

You will find more and more ATM machines in Vietnam, namely in Saigon, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi. Besides your bank pass we recommend that you also bring a certain amount in traveler’s checks in Euros or U.S. Dollars, because these are insured against theft. In general traveler’s checks from American Express are more readily accepted than the checks from Thomas Cook. It will also be handy to have a small amount of cash Euros or U.S. Dollars. In Cambodia you won’t be able to use ATM machines at all; therefore you should bring traveler’s checks or cash in U.S. Dollars.

What is the procedure for a visa for these trips?

For Vietnam it will be necessary to acquire a visa prior to the trip. You will need to arrange for the visa yourself and mail or bring the required information to the embassy in person. Normally it takes two to three weeks before everything will be returned to you completed, but the consulates also provide an very fast service for an extra charge. Please contact one of the consulate below to procure the most recent forms and rates.

We will provide you with information that you will need for your application, such as names and numbers for a country contact, and enter and exit dates.

Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in United States
1233 20th Street NW, Suite 400
20036
City: Washington DC Phone: (202) 861 0737
Fax: (202) 861 0917
Web Site: http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org/
Email: info@vietnamembassy-usa.org

Consulate General of Vietnam in United States
1700 California Street, Suite 430
CA 94109
City: San Francisco Phone: (415) 922-1707
Fax: (415) 922-1848
Web Site: http://www.vietnamconsulate-sf.org/
Email: info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org

Permanent Mission of the S.R. of Vietnam to the United Nations
866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 435
NY 10017
City: New York Phone: (212) 644-0594 or (212) 644 0831 or (212) 644 1564
Fax: (212) 644-5732
Web Site: http://www.un.int/vietnam/
Email: vietnamun@vnmission.com

For Cambodia you will also need a visa, but our local representative will arrange that locally upon arrival in Vietnam. You will need to pay for that there. You will receive the most recent visa information upon booking.

What can you tell me about malaria in Vietnam and Cambodia?

Vietnam is almost entirely free from malaria; only the region around Sapa and May Chau is indicated as a risk-region for malaria. We will stay there for only three days during the 23-day trip through Vietnam. We advise that you look at the website www.cdc.gov for the most recent information about your trip destination, or that you inquire with your local Health Department or your family physician.

Is it possible to extend this tour?

When you book your trip you can request a layover. The layover cost is $150 for the flight deviation. If you would like an extension you can request an extension when you book for $100 per extension (for flight deviation). Djoser will book these flights subject to availability. Please let us know when you book how many nights and where you wish to extend or layover. Neither hotels nor airport transfers are provided for layovers and extensions.