Vietnam & Cambodia

Trip inspired by Intrepid Travel's "Best of Vietnam & Cambodia" route, generated independently with the operator margin removed — not booked with or affiliated with Intrepid Travel. Setting my own date, looking for trip mates to join. An 18-day self-launched adventure through the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia — from the buzzing streets of Hanoi and the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, down through Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, before crossing into Cambodia to explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat and the vibrant capital Phnom Penh. By ditching the guided group tour and booking transport, accommodation, and activities independently, you can experience exactly the same iconic destinations for a fraction of the price. Costs below are estimated per person based on current budget traveller rates and are approximate.

Travel Crew

~£737

This self-launched version of Intrepid's popular 20-day Vietnam to Cambodia trip follows the same incredible route — from Hanoi's buzzing streets to Angkor Wat's ancient temples — but swaps group tour mark-ups for local buses, trains, hostels and self-bookable experiences. You'll travel through Hanoi, Cat Ba Island, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Quy Nhon, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong, Sambor Prei Kuk and Siem Reap. All costs are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates (early 2025).

Travel Crew

~£757

This self-launched version of Intrepid's popular 21-day Vietnam to Cambodia route (ending in Bangkok) lets you hit every highlight — Hanoi, Cat Ba Island, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Quy Nhon, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Koh Rong Island and Bangkok — at a fraction of the group tour price. You'll swap guided group transport for overnight trains, public buses and shared ferries, and trade group-rate hotels for well-reviewed hostels and guesthouses. Every included activity has a self-bookable equivalent via GetYourGuide, Klook or direct booking. Costs below are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£856

Explore the best of Vietnam and Cambodia independently — from Hanoi's buzzing Old Quarter and the karst seascapes of Ha Long Bay, to Hoi An's lantern-lit streets, the Mekong Delta, and Cambodia's beaches and temples. This self-launched route mirrors the popular Gap360 group tour, swapping the group guide and inflated tour markup for local transport, self-bookable activities, and backpacker-friendly stays. You'll hit every highlight at a fraction of the price, with the freedom to go at your own pace.

Travel Crew

~£780