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 Vietnam and Cambodia are part of the dreams of many people to visit, for having those breathtaking landscapes, giant Buddhist temples and some of the great wonders of the world, UNESCO World Heritage. In this amazing Gay Group Tour in Cambodia & Vietnam, we will take you on an epic 16-day gay group tour that will start in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. You'll visit and sleep on board a cruise in Halong Bay, then we will head to the central area of Vietnam in Hoi An, the city of lanterns and we end our journey in Vietnamese lands in the giant and busy city of Ho Chi Minh/Saigon. After our journey in Vietnam, we left for Cambodia to visit the mythical city of Siem Reap, together with the visit to the world famous temple complex of Angkor Wat.
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade.
Around the city, the streets are very busy, always with many motorbikes passing by, and vendors on foot or by bicycle, balancing their baskets with fruit or fresh fish. In architecture, check out how the French colonial buildings contrast with the pagodas and captivating museums, as Hanoi is a very cultural city with a full agenda of events.
From Hanoi we depart for a 1 night cruise in Halong Bay. Halong Bay is one of those places in the world that almost needs no introduction. In addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was one of the newly elected 7 New Natural Wonders of the World. Aboard a cruise is the best way to get to know all its beauty, sailing slowly and discovering small exotic caves.
In the center of Vietnam is the wonderful and charming city of Hoi An. It has a unique beauty, whether for its architectural and cultural heritage, or for the river that is the center of everything that happens here, including the festival of lights that every night gives it greater animation. Hoi An is one of those must-see cities in a Vietnam itinerary. Hoi An is known for the city of lanterns and you will find out why.
We end our Vietnam tour in the frenetic city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly Saigon. Before it was Saigon: dominated by France, capital of French Indochina and later capital of South Vietnam, which had the support of the United States in the war that ended with the victory of North Vietnam, the communist side of the dispute. Today it is Ho Chi Minh City: a huge vibrant metropolis, cosmopolitan and full of foreign influences, the largest city in this historic and very interesting country in Southeast Asia.
From Ho Chi Minh City we head towards the neighboring and less visited Cambodia to the city of Siem Reap. Although not the capital of Cambodia, Siem Reap is the main tourist destination. What brings millions of tourists to the city every year is the fact that it is the gateway to the wonderful temple complex of Angkor, which served as the backdrop for the movie Tomb Raider. The city itself has a unique charm that you will only find here, it is a unique and very special city.
You will also and always have your own time, so you can also explore at your own pace whatever you want, go shopping, or simply stay by the hotel pool. We will also have at your disposal some optional tours if you want, and you will always have our help and company.
Day 1
Hello and welcome to exotic Vietnam.
Upon your arrival at Hanoi International Airport (HAN), we will have a transfer waiting for you that will take you directly to the hotel in maximum comfort. Here we will be waiting for you and it will be the meeting point for the group. On our first night you'll have the first group dinner, to introduce ourselves/get to know and socialize.
Included: • Transfer included from Hanoi airport to hotel • Welcome gift • Group dinner • Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2
This morning you'll have a delicious breakfast at your disposal to gain strength for the first day. Today you'll start the day with a local guide, to give us a first introduction to Hanoi. With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, seeing Hanoi with a local guide is the way to go. You'll do just that on this tour, traveling privately from traditional pagodas to bustling markets to serene lakes and more, going beyond the guidebooks and into the hidden corners of the city.
We will walk through some of the streets of the capital passing by some of the most important palaces/museums and monuments, but also through some of the side streets. It will be a tour that is guaranteed to be magical.
At the end of the tour, you will have an optional lunch with the group and you'll have the rest of the afternoon to continue exploring the various streets of Hanoi, go shopping, sit on a terrace and watch the people go by, walk along the long lake or simply relax. Most likely, we will continue the rest of the day with the whole group together, but if you want, we have some suggestions for optional tours for you, we will always be available to help you.
With the end of the day approaching, you'll be led into a world of Vietnamese food culture, on a 3-hour Food Tour. From a nameless restaurant to some small family business in an alley that does not even exist on a guide book maps. Only then, you can fully understand what "dining out like a local" means.
If you have any food restrictions or allergies, don't worry, just let us know.
Included: • Breakfast • Private Hanoi city half-day tour with train street (discover the hidden corners) • Transport included • Food Tour: included 6-8 different places for food and try out up to 10 dishes (main course, coffee and desserts) • Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3
Today we wake up a little earlier, gain strength with breakfast and it's the day to leave for the famous and fantastic Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site. We will have 2 days aboard a magnificent cruise with various activities and leisure moments. We will go through several caves, navigate the clean and calm waters of the bay, go up to the viewpoint of Ti Top Island, kayak or bamboo boat, enjoy the sunset on the boat deck, among many other activities. You will also have a cooking class on board.
Included: • Breakfast • Transportation to/from Halong Bay • 1 night on board Halong Bay Cruise • Lunch Included (except drinks) • Dinner included (except drinks) • All tours and activities included in the tour • Kayak or bamboo boat • Hotel in Hanoi (although you will sleep in Halong Bay, your room in the hotel in Hanoi is saved so you can leave your belongings and only take enough for 1 night out in Halong Bay)
Day 4
Today we wake up over the waters of Halong Bay, we'll have our breakfast on board, you'll have some more activities and visits and before we leave again for Hanoi, we'll have yet another delicious farewell lunch/brunch.
At the end of the day, we'll be back at the hotel in Hanoi, where you'll have the rest of the day and night free to join the group or enjoy it as you wish. If you want, you can also join us and have a beer at Beer Street.
Included: • Breakfast • All tours and activities included in the Halong Bay tour • Lunch/brunch included • Transportation from Halong Bay to Hotel in Hanoi • Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5
Today we leave for the magical city of lanterns, Hoi An, in central Vietnam. You'll still have the morning free to enjoy: you can go do that last minute shopping or stay longer to sleep. As you wish. A little before lunch time we leave for Hanoi airport to take a domestic flight to Da Nang and then arrive in Hoi An.
Today's flight is not included in the cost of the tour. We will provide the recommended flight details when you book. If you are booking your trip closer to the departure date, there is a chance you will have to purchase a different flight than the rest of the group.
We'll arrive in Hoi An mid-afternoon, so you'll still have time to start walking through the beautiful streets of the imperial city. We'll give you some tips to guide you better and you'll have the option of going by yourself or with the group.
When night comes, we will have another typical group dinner where you will be able to taste the most typical dish of Hoi An: Cao Lau. The rest of the evening you can enjoy as you wish or if you like you can join us at the local gay friendly bar for a drink.
Included: • Breakfast • Transfer to Hanoi Airport • Transfer from Da Nang Airport to Hotel in Hoi An City • Dinner • Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6
This morning, if you want, you can stay in bed or continue your walk through the small streets of Hoi An and by the river. You can also take a bike ride around Hoi An and enjoy the agricultural landscape and its rice fields. You'll have at your disposal 1 ticket with 5 entries to visit the various points and ancient houses in the city of Hoi An.
In the afternoon we'll go on a tour of the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave before heading to Monkey Mountain and enjoying the beautiful sunset views from the top of the Son Tra Peninsula.
After another full day, we'll return to the hotel and you'll have the rest of the optional time to enjoy at your own pace or with the group.
Included: • Breakfast • 1 ticket with 5 entrances to monuments in Hoi An city • Tour of the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave • Transport on the tour • Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7
After you've seen the city full of lanterns, it's time to learn how to make one from start to finish. This morning you'll have a Lanterns making workshop. Create your own traditional Vietnamese lantern, a symbol of luck, happiness and wealth. Discover the joy and relaxation of making your very first bamboo lantern that you can take home.
Choose from a wealth of beautifully designed fabrics which you can mix, paint and craft on any shape and size. You'll be the artist of your own creation.
The rest of the day will be completely optional, if you want we recommend a bike ride. You can also go for a swim at the beach which is very close to the city, discover coconut island, take a leather workshop, take a cooking class, among many other activities that we will always be available to help organize.
Included: • Breakfast • Lantern making workshop • Lantern included to take home • Hotel in Hoi An
Day 8
Today we leave the charming city of Hoi An and go to the last city we will visit in Vietnam. It's the day to travel on a domestic flight to the energetic city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly Saigon.
Today's flight is not included in the cost of the tour. We will provide the recommended flight details when you book. If you are booking your trip closer to the departure date, there is a chance you will have to purchase a different flight than the rest of the group.
We'll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City in the middle of the afternoon and, as it's one of the hottest cities in Vietnam, you'll definitely want to enjoy the rest of the day in the cool waters of the hotel's pool.
At night, we'll delve into the streets of the bustling city and we'll have another group dinner in order to try the city's specialties. After dinner, join us and the group and have a drink in one of the many lively LGBT bars in the city with or without a Drag Show.
Included: • Breakfast • Transfer to Da Nang Airport • Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Hotel • Dinner • Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9
Today we start the morning exploring the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as it's also still known, on this 3-hour private walking tour. Visit major attractions like Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top enjoy a local treat in a special eatery where only the locals eat.
Now that you're more prepared, you'll have the option of having the rest of the day to explore every corner of the city by yourself or with the group. Visit the most famous local market in search of souvenirs, visit our favorite store in the city in search of something different (we'll tell you which store later), visit a museum that you have a special interest in, go up to the Bitexco skydeck or enjoy the many amenities the hotel offers and its swimming pool.
At night, join us and we'll have dinner in one of the several restaurants that exist with all kinds of food and atmosphere. Just enjoy the day!
Included: • Breakfast • Highlights & hidden gems with locals: best of Ho Chi Minh City private tour • Tickets for War Remnants Museum included • 1 local drink/tasting • Transport included during the tour • Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10
After a leisurely breakfast you'll have a little free time to wander the loud and lively streets of Ho Chi Minh. Around 11:30am we go to an experience that is farm-to-table cooking class.
This farm-to-table cooking class in Saigon sets itself apart from other Vietnamese cooking classes by taking participants for a tour of the nearby farm to gather fresh ingredients. After your tour, you'll learn to cook four traditional dishes, and then sit down to enjoy them accompanied by coffee or tea. After your class, bring home recipes to use at home and a fun souvenir t-shirt.
Finally, as you get closer to the end of the day, today we’re hosting another optional group dinner you’re more than welcome to join and an optional visit to one of Ho Chi Minh's local gay bars.
Included: • Breakfast • Round-trip transport to the farm • Lunch included • All activities on the farm • Cooking class with Masterchef • Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11
Today is completely free! We've been traveling for 11 days now and it's time to allow yourself the opportunity to either soak up the sun, enjoy our luxe hotel’s many amenities or go to the swimming pool.
However, we are planning a completely optional tour to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and/or visit the Mekong Delta River and countryside. The price will vary depending on your interests. We can help.
Later you'll have another optional group dinner if you want to join in which you'll once again be very welcome.
Included: • Breakfast • Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12
It's time to say goodbye to Vietnam and say hello to one of the most charming, special and magical cities in Southeast Asia. Today we are going to Cambodia to the famous city of Siem Reap.
Siem Reap is the homeland of the fabulous and world famous Temples of Angkor, the most tourist destination in Cambodia and is full of history and charm. From now on, you'll embark with us on a journey through Siem Reap, an inspiring and passionate city. A unique destination in Cambodia that will conquer you!
We will make this trip on an international flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap and will arrive at the destination towards the end of the day.
Today's flight is not included in the cost of the tour. We will provide the recommended flight details when you book. If you are booking your trip closer to the departure date, there is a chance you will have to purchase a different flight than the rest of the group.
Today you'll also have our welcome group dinner to Cambodia. You will taste some local delicacies such as Lok Lak or Amok. After dinner we can go see the Drag Show at a local LGBT bar or head to Pub Street and enjoy one of the many electrifying bars on the street. If you want, we can go to something unique: a Tuk Tuk Bar.
Included: • Breakfast • Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport • Help with the process of obtaining a visa to enter Cambodia • Transfer from Siem Reap Airport to Hotel • Dinner • Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 13
After breakfast on your first full day in Siem Reap, we start the day with a walking street tour, to give you a brief introduction to Cambodian life, customs and culture. Visit some of the most fascinating attractions in Cambodia such as Wat Domnak Pagoda, Royal Palace, and much more.
Don't forget to capture stunning photographs of the places you'll be visiting...
After getting to know the main highlights of the city of Siem Reap, we will have an optional group lunch and you'll have the rest of the time available to venture into the streets and markets of the city.
We have several optional tours to complete this day, depending on your personal tastes, such as bike the Siem Reap countryside with a local expert, Buddhist Water Blessing and real life Experience with Local, or a traditional Khmer Massage... But you can explore the charms of the city by yourself, go shopping, sit in one of the many boutique cafes or simply enjoy the comfort of the hotel by its swimming pool. At night, you can optionally visit The Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap. Everything will depend on your will and taste.
Included: • Breakfast • Walking street tour in Siem Reap • Local guide • Transport during activities • Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 14
Today we wake up early and it's Exploring the UNESCO-listed Angkor Temples day. We will have a transport waiting for the group at the hotel that will take you to the largest temple complex in the world. Located a few kilometers from the city of Siem Reap, the Khmer temple dates back to the 12th century and is one of the most important archaeological treasures in the world. We will visit the main Temples of the more than 100 that exist in the complex. The first stop will be at the complex's ticket office, as each person's individual ticket has to be personalized. After getting our tickets, we head towards the Angkor Wat temple. You will have plenty of time to explore, accompanied by an expert guide who will tell you the relevant history of each temple visited. After Angkor Wat we will visit the Ta Prohm Temple, the second most popular temple in the complex, with the famous trees that were the backdrop for the Tomb Raider movie, the Bayon Temple, among others, depending on the time available and everyone's wishes.
After a busy and very hot day, we arrived at the hotel in the early evening. It's time to rest, take a dip in the pool, cool off and then we'll have an optional group dinner followed by a drink, if that's what you want.
Included: • Breakfast • Round-trip transportation to the Angkor Wat temple complex • 1-day ticket to the Angkor Wat complex • Angkor Wat Complex Tour with Guide • Transportation within the Complex • Lunch • Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 15
Today being our last full day, today is completely free. Whether to rest, buy the latest gifts, get a massage or stay asleep, it's up to you. Since there are several tour options that you can choose from, depending on your will and budget, you have the option of a tour to the Kulen Waterfall in Phnom Kulen National Park, visit Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk, visit Butterfly Paradise or visit a Lotus Farm. Just say what you want and we'll take care of everything for you.
With the arrival of the night and for the group to start saying goodbye, remembering the last days we spent together, laughing and socializing, we will finish on a high note with our last group dinner.
After dinner you'll have the rest of your free time and if you want to join us for a farewell toast!
Included: • Breakfast • Dinner • Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 16
Today is the day to say goodbye. After breakfast we leave our hotel and each one will leave for their next destination or home.
If you need a transfer to the airport, or another location, let us know and if you want we can help. If you want to stay longer in Siem Reap and need help we can also help.
Included: • Breakfast
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