Excursion Mid-voyage land adventure: angkor wat & hoi an! tour at Ho Chi Minh

Cambodia and Vietnam are home to a vast array of age-old cultures and traditions, and offer a unique opportunity to explore the breath-taking vestiges of Angkor Wat and other ancient civilisations during this immersive, two-night overland excursion. At Siem Reap explore the Angkor Wat Temple complex, take a  scenic sunset gondola cruise and enjoy dinner with a traditional Apsara dance show. At Da Nang, marvel at the open-air Cham Museum, then take a guided stroll through the colourful streets of ancient Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Hoi An Museum, a traditional merchant's house, Phuoc Kien Temple, Japanese Covered Bridge, dragon-shaped Marble Mountain, and a marble workshop. Your 'Angkor Adventure' concludes with a scenic drive to your ship at the port of Chan May.

FULL DESCRIPTION:

(02MIDSGN-B) Angkor Wat and Hoi An

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Departs from: Ho Chi Minh City

Re-join ship: Chan May/ Da Nang

Reserve: At least 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE

This Silver Shore Mid-Land Adventure requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment in full is due at time of final payment.  Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable, and non-refundable, within 90 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors, and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.

VISA INFORMATION:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Vietnam. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising. Each guest must bring along an extra photo for visa applications. Passport should be 6 month validity and has 2 blank pages for visas and for Immigrations entry exit stamp.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency is the Cambodian Riel; however, US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors. Local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels (shopping stops are not planned during this program).

Explore the breath-taking vestiges of Angkor Wat and other ancient civilisations during this immersive, three-night overland excursion to Cambodia and Vietnam.

DAY ONE - Monday, January 13, 2025 - Saigon/Siem Reap

Disembark the ship and transfer to the Saigon Airport for your scheduled flight to Siem Reap

After disembarking the ship, meet your guide and transfer to Saigon Airport for check-in and your scheduled, approximately one-hour, 20-minute afternoon Cambodia Angkor Air flight (#K6825), departing at approximately 12:25 p.m. and arriving in Siem Reap at approximately 1:40 p.m. (Please be advised that flights may be changed by the local supplier at any time, and without our control, due to operational reasons. The final flights' details will be confirmed once on-board).

Transfer to your hotel for check-in and lunch

Upon arrival at the Siem Reap Airport and after passport and visa formalities, meet your guide and transfer to the Sokha Angkor Hotel for check-in and lunch at the hotel.

After lunch, depart for a fun-filled tuk-tuk-ride to the boat station at the Angkor Thom Wall

This afternoon, meet your guide and depart via tuk-tuk for a fun-filled ride to the boat station at the Angkor Thom Wall.

Enjoy a picturesque boat-cruise

Upon arrival, embark your awaiting traditional, elegantly decorated gondola for a wonderfully scenic boat-cruise. Along the way, relax with a complimentary cocktail whilst taking in splendid views of the great Angkor Thom Wall and its verdant natural surrounds. Weather-permitting, you might also enjoy a beautiful sunset.  

Return to the hotel via tuk-tuk for some free time before dinner

Following your gondola boat-cruise, re-board your tuk-tuk and transfer back to the hotel for some free time to freshen-up before dinner. This evening, proceed to the hotel's poolside for dinner with a traditional Apsara dance show.

Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Room at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap

DAY TWO - Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Siem Reap/Da Nang

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Angkor Wat Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and depart for the short drive to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the capital of the Khmer Empire from 800 A.D. to approximately 1200 A.D., Angkor spans an area of approximately 40 miles (about 63 kilometres). The city and its famous temples were abandoned in the early-15th century and remained unknown to the outside world until 1860, when a French botanist stumbled upon them in the jungle overgrowth. Today, travellers flock to Angkor to see this spectacular temple city, which is rated among the world's premier architectural gems.

Take a guided walking tour of the Angkor Wat Temple

The national symbol and highlight of any visit to Cambodia, the Angkor Wat Temple is a unique and stunning blend of spirituality and symmetry, and an enduring example of man's devotion to his gods. Angkor Wat is the largest, best-preserved, and, undoubtedly, most breath-taking of the monuments of Angkor, and reputedly the largest religious structure in the world. During your guided visit, marvel at its sheer scale, beautifully proportioned layout, and the delicate artistry of its carvings.

After check-out and lunch, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Da Nang

Next, re-board your coach and transfer back to the hotel for check-out and lunch. After lunch, meet your guide and depart for the short drive to Siem Reap Airport for check-in and your scheduled, approximately one-hour, 55-minute afternoon Cambodia Angkor Air flight (#K6840), departing at approximately 2:55 p.m. and arriving in Da Nang at approximately 4:50 p.m. (Please be advised that flights may be changed by the local supplier at any time, and without our control, due to operational reasons. The final flights' details will be confirmed once on-board).

Transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner

Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport and after passport and visa formalities, meet your guide and transfer to the Grand Mercure Da Nang Hotel for check-in and dinner at the hotel.

Dinner is at the hotel.

Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Room at the Grand Mercure Da Nang - Da Nang

DAY THREE - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Da Nang/Hoi An/Chan May

After breakfast and check-out, depart for a visit to the Cham Museum

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, meet your guide and depart for the short drive to the Cham Museum. This rather primitive, yet altogether charming, open-air museum boasts an extensive array of Cham artefacts. The museum's more than 300 pieces are displayed outdoors, which proves to be an appropriate space for its collection of temple decorations and sandstone sculptures. The exhibits represent four time periods and are named after the geographic regions where the pieces were found.

Take a guided stroll through the ancient river-town of Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site

Next, re-board your coach and head to the lovely ancient river-town of Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at this pretty little town, head to Hoi An Square. From here, take a scenic walking tour along the town's colourful streets, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Highlights of your visit include a guided visit to the Hoi An Museum and stop at a traditional merchant house. In addition, see the Phuoc Kien Temple, a structure built in honour of Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea.

See the intriguing and beautiful, late-16th-century Japanese Covered Bridge

Perhaps one of the most intriguing and beautiful sites you can see during your visit is the Japanese Covered Bridge. Built in 1593 over a stream, it is a wonderful amalgamation of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese architectural styles. Appropriately, it connects Hoi An's Japanese and Chinese districts. At the centre of the bridge stands a small temple.

After shopping and lunch at a local restaurant, visit Marble Mountain and a marble workshop

Following your tour and some free time for shopping, proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and continue on to Marble Mountain, the famous collection of five marble and limestone formations that take the shape of a dragon at rest. After a photo stop here, a visit is made to a marble workshop.

Transfer to the pier and ship

Leaving the marble workshop, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive to Chan May Port. Upon arrival at the pier, embark the ship.

Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 9.3 miles (about 15 kilometres), at times over uneven, bumpy, gravel, cobblestone, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and tuk tuk, embark/disembark the gondola, and board/de-board the airplane, and approximately 60 uneven steps at the Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm temples. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, raingear, a sweater or light jacket, camera, any necessary medication, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Please dress conservatively when going ashore. As a rule, women should never wear anything remotely revealing (miniskirts, shorts, capris, beachwear, and sleeveless or low-cut tops), and men should always wear shirts and trousers in public. Proper attire is required to enter religious sites; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Shoes must be removed prior to entering the temples; we suggest bringing along a pair of thick socks, because the pavement may be very hot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate on this tour; minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Guests must carry their passports and ship's ID at all times. Each guest must bring along an extra photo for visa applications. Infrastructure in Vietnam and Cambodia may be basic, and local conditions may be challenging; coaches, guides, hotels, restaurants, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other ports. Therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique, less touristic destinations. The cost of providing a tour programme in this area is proportionately more expensive than in neighbouring regions, as vehicles and guides are brought in from the whole region. This may be reflected in the prices of the tours, and we thank you for your understanding. For your added safety and protection, please leave jewellery, valuables, and large amounts of cash on board the ship. Guests should be respectful towards local sentiments and customs. Photography/videography may not be permitted inside some areas of the museums. The tour sequence, timings, and itinerary are subject to change without prior notice, and airline alterations to the flight schedules may affect the tour itinerary, tour sequence and/or programme content. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.  

Programme Includes:

• One-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap
• One-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the Grand Mercure Da Nang - Da Nang  
• Scheduled flights: Saigon/Siem Reap and Siem Reap/Da Nang (Economy-Class). Business-Class is available upon request at an additional charge and subject to availability, as most aircraft do not offer business seating
• Participating airlines restrict baggage allowance to one soft luggage with a maximum weight of approximately 44 pounds (about 20 kilograms) and a maximum size of approximately sum 3 of dimension 62 inches (about Maximum sum 3 of dimension is 158 centimeters) per person, plus one carry-on luggage with a maximum weight of approximately 15.4 pounds (about seven kilograms) and a maximum size of approximately 45 inches (22''x 11''x 9'') (115 cm: 56cm x 36cm x 23cm centimeters). Supplement for excess luggage is to be paid directly at the check-in counter. Passengers with more than approximately 44 pounds (about 20 kilograms) of excess luggage must check in at least two hours prior to departure. Maximum weight per item: approximately 44 pounds (about 20 kilograms)
• Two breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners, with drinks included
• 2 lunches at the Sokha Hotel's restaurant in Siem Reap and 1 lunch in Hoi An
• 1 Dinner with a traditional Apsara dance show at the Sokha Angkor Hotel's poolside - Siem Reap and 1 dinner at Da Nang Grand Mercure Hotel
• Guided tour of the Angkor Wat Temple - Siem Reap
• Waterfront gondola cruise with view of the South Gate of Angkor Thom - Siem Reap
• Tuk tuk ride from/back to the hotel - Siem Reap
• Guided visit to the Cham Museum - Da Nang
• Guided tour of Hoi An Town, Square, and Museum, a traditional merchant's house, and the Japanese Covered Bridge - Hoi An
• Lunch at a local restaurant - Hoi An
• Photo stop at the dragon-shaped Marble Mountain - Da Nang
• Guided visit to a marble workshop - Da Nang
• All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance, and other personal items.