Classic Vietnam & Cambodia Tour Notes

Classic Vietnam & Cambodia

Tour Notes

Welcome to your upcoming tour! These Tour Notes are designed to provide you with important information about your journey, helping you prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Inside, you’ll find essential details about your destination, including cultural insights, local customs, weather tips, and packing recommendations.

We’ve also included practical information about your tour, such as meeting points, transportation details, and any specific requirements or reminders. Please take a moment to review these notes thoroughly—they’ll help ensure you’re ready to make the most of this exciting adventure!


Pre-Travel FormPre-Travel Form

We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details, which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.



Options For Your Tour

Use this form to add options to your tour.


Arrival DetailsDepartAirport Transfers
Arrival Details
Arrive to Hanoi, Vietnam – Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) – at any time on or before the first day of the tour.
Departure Details
Depart from Siem Reap, Cambodia – Siem Reap International Airport (REP) – at any time on the last day of the tour.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are included with your tour. You will be met at the airport. After you exit the secure area look for someone with a sign with either your name or the Women’s Travel Club.

If you have purchased your own pre-night or post-night accommodations (not through the Women’s Travel Club) you will have to arrange your own airport transfers or take a taxi.

Flight BookingFlight Booking

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked, please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above.

If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour, please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.

Our flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST per tour.



Entry Requirements and Information

Visa

VIETNAM:

Canadian and U.S. citizens need a visa to travel to Vietnam. You can apply for your visa online at: Vietnam e-visa (https://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)

  • Exit point from Vietnam to Cambodia Moc Bai – Bavet
  • Purpose of entry: tourism
  • Phone number in Vietnam is NOT a required field
  • Residential address in Vietnam – Use the address of first hotel – Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture
    • Province: Ha Noi City
    • District: Ba Dinh District
    • Ward: Quan Thanh Ward
  • Intended border gate of entry: Noi Bai Int Airport

CAMBODIA:

Canadian and U.S. citizens need a visa to travel to Cambodia. Visas can be obtained in person at the border crossing when the tour enters Cambodia (Bavet, Svay Ring Province).

You will need a valid passport with at least one blank page, a recent passport photo and the fee. The fee is $30 USD (subject to change) plus an approximate $5 to $15 stamping fee (fee depends on the officials mood of the day!).

Passport

You should always make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months past the dates of travel.

Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they meet all requirements.

Please note that in Cambodia proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country where Yellow Fever occurs.

Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government’s travel recommendations page.
Canada – https://travel.gc.ca/ 
USA –  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html


Suggested Packing List

This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.

– Flight information and documents – eticket number
– Travel insurance policy (with photocopies)
– Passport (with photocopies)
– Visa (with photocopies)
– Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination (if required)
– Pen (please bring your own for filling out documents)
– Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
– Cash, credit card and debit card
– Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
– Day pack (for daily excursions)
– Ear plugs (if needed)
– Electrical adapter and converter
– External charger
– First-aid kit and medications (bring extra medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
– Fleece top/sweater
– Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
– Hat
– Headphones or earbuds
– Light jacket
– Locks for bags
– Long pants, capris and/or shorts
– Money belt (optional)
– Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
– Refillable water bottle
– Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
– Sleepwear
– Small travel towel (optional)
– Smart outfit (optional for evenings out)
– Sunglasses
– Swimsuit and wrap
– Toiletries
– Watch and/or alarm clock

WeatherCurrencyType A Plug
Weather
In February, the weather in Vietnam and Cambodia is quite pleasant. The average temperature is about 27°C (80°F), which makes February an ideal month for travel. You can enjoy warm weather in southern Vietnam and Cambodia with little or no rain.
Currency

VIETNAM:
The official currency is the Vietnamese Dong. Currency is divided into denominations of VND 1000, VND 2000, VND 5000, VND 10,000, VND 20,000. Since polymer money was put into use starting in 2003, now only paper notes with a value of VND 1,000, VND 2,000 and VND 5,000 are still valid in Vietnam. For easy conversion purposes, $1 USD is approximately equal to 25,000 Vietnamese Dong.

Credit cards are widely accepted for larger purchases (can be difficult with smaller amounts) with Visa and MasterCard being the most popular.  Do not expect to be able to use American Express widely.  
 
ATMs are available in most areas.  Confirm with your bank that your ATM card can be used internationally.

CAMBODIA:
The official currency in Cambodia is the Cambodian Riel. Riel notes come in denominations of 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 riel. US Dollars are also widely accepted almost everywhere in Cambodia.
 
ATMs are common in urban areas and dispense US Dollars.
 
Credit cards are accepted at most upscale hotels, shops and restaurants, some mid-range places and a growing number of other businesses with Visa and Mastercard being the most widely accepted. Credit cards may not be accepted at businesses outside of urban areas.
Electric Outlets
In Vietnam there are three associated plug types, types A, C and F. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins, type C plugs have two round pins and type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Vietnam operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
 
In Cambodia there are three associated plug types, types A, C and G. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins, type C plugs have two round pins and type G plugs have three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Cambodia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
 
A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.