Luang Prabang
- UNESCO listed town on the banks of the Mekong River
Halong Bay
- One of the World's Natural Wonders to marvel at on a Junk Boat Cruise
Hoi An
- This fabulous World Heritage Site is a well-preserved Trading Port from the 15th-19th Centuries
Angkor Wat
- Cambodia's prime attraction and best preserved temples
The Mekong Delta
- Our boat trip takes you to local markets, rice paddies and exotic fruits and vegetables.
Introduction to Indochina
Indochina travel information
Vietnam
Vietnam covers an area of over 330,000 square kilometres stretching south from the Chinese border along the east coast of the Indochina Peninsula. The country comprises a complex geography with soaring mountains, fertile delta plains, ancient forests filled with exotic fauna, winding rivers and long sandy tropical beaches. Many years have passed since the end of the American war in Vietnam and yet this is often the first image that people still have of this small South East Asian country. But in reality Vietnam is a country of outstanding natural beauty, with many small peaceful villages. The people of Vietnam are gentle, smiling and welcoming to visitors with the richness of their origins evident in their daily life. Spirituality in Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of beliefs from Confucianism to Christianity, with a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Animism and Tam Giao (triple religion) thrown in for good measure. Some of the best beaches and most tranquil islands in South East Asia can be found along the coastline of Vietnam and because of the proximity of the whole country to the sea, delicious seafood is always on the menu. With its historic cities, beautiful scenery and friendly people, Vietnam will surely hold something of interest for you.
Cambodia
One of the most breathtaking sights you can experience is to see the temples of Angkor Wat at sunset and although many never go far beyond this spectacular complex during their stay, more and more people are beginning to realise that Cambodia has much more to offer than the famous Temples of Angkor. Cambodia is blessed with undeveloped golden beaches, unspoilt forests and beautiful old colonial cities like Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot and Kep, all of which have a very relaxing atmosphere. It is also the gentle, polite
and charming personality of the Khmer people which makes Cambodia such a memorable destination and after decades of upheaval and isolation, Cambodia is emerging as a new and exciting tourist destination.
Laos
With a landscape dominated by mountains, rainforest and the mighty Mekong River, Laos is one of the hidden treasures of Indochina!With the smallest population of all Indochinese countries, Laos provides the traveller with a chance to truly experience Asia as it once was. Largely undeveloped, devoutly Buddhist and blessed geographically with natural beauty, this country will leave a lasting impression on all who visit.
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Approximate weather in degrees celsius in some of Indochina's major cities:
All of the hotels used by Wendy Wu Tours are of three star standard, but may not have all western amenities. The hotels are selected for their comfort, convenience of location and character and are subject to change. Below is an example of the typical hotels used on our tours, however these are not guaranteed and alternative hotels of a similar standard may also be used. The hotels on our Classical Vietnam tour are of four and five star standard.
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 | Situated in the commercial centre, Lan Lan II is ideally located within walking distance to Ben Thanh Market. All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar and a safe deposit box. | |
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 | The Platinum 2 Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Hanoi and just minutes away from shops, markets and West Lake. Facilities include a business centre, restaurants, currency exchange and laundry service. The hotel has 45 rooms which offer air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar and a safe deposit box. | |
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 | Asia Hotel is located in the heart of Hue within walking distance to shops and restaurants and offers a great panoramic view over the city from the rooftop pool. Other facilities include a sauna, two restaurants and a bar. The hotel has 60 rooms each with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box. | |
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 | Located within a couple of minutes walk from Hoi An market in the heart of historic Hoi An, the Thuy Duong 3 Hotel is surrounded by luscious well-landscaped gardens as well as an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also features a restaurant. All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box. | |
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 | The Que Huong Hotel is located in the heart of Vietnam on one of Nha Trang’s most picturesque and romantic streets, Tran Phu Boulevard and within a short distance of the beach. The hotel features a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. There are 56 rooms all featuring air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and refrigerator. | |
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 | Hoang Anh Resort Dalat covers five hectares of gardens and alpine forest near Xuan Huong Lake. Facilities at the resort include four restaurants, 24 hour room service, fitness centre, steam bath, sauna, jacuzzi, heated swimming pool and a tennis court. There are 250 rooms all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, telephone, a safe deposit box and a private balcony and views of the surrounding landscape. | |
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 | The Royal Sapa Hotel is located just 100m from Sapa market and overlooks the Sapa Valley. The hotel offers a restaurant and cafe, safe deposit box at reception and foreign currency exchange. All 27 rooms are fitted with TV, telephone and a balcony with views over the valley. | |
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 | Some of our tours explore the World Heritage listed Halong Bay in style and stay overnight onboard a traditional Junk boat. Imagine watching the sunset and sunrise over the karst islands at anchor in Halong Bay as part of your cruise. | |
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Phnom Penh, Castle Hotel | ||
 | The four-star Castle Hotel is located in the heart of Phnom Penh and is in the vicinity of Tonle Sap and the Mekong River. Facilities include a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and currency exchange facilities. The 85 rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar and a safe deposit box. | |
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 | The Royal Crown Hotel is in an excellent location, only 200 metres away from the old colonial Phsar Chas Market. The hotel is furnished with Khmer-style furniture and features a swimming pool and an outdoor beer garden. All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV with international news channels and telephone. This hotel is conveniently located for excursions to the nearby temples of Angkor. | |
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Vientiane, Hotel Don Chan Palace | ||
 | | Hotel Don Chan Palace is the first good quality international hotel in the capital city of Vientiane. It is strategically located along the Mekong River within easy reach of major cultural sites and markets. With 240 modern and stylish rooms, facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and telephone. All rooms also offer panoramic views of the city or the Mekong River. |
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 | | The Mouang Luang Hotel is a small, comfortable hotel and facilities include a restaurant, coffee shop, swimming pool and laundry facilities. Its spacious lobby is tastefully decorated in traditional Lao style. The hotel is located in a quiet area just 500 metres from the city centre, entertainment and shopping district. The hotel has 35 rooms and features mini-bar and telephone. |
At Wendy Wu Tours we endeavour to provide exceptional customer service giving you the peace of mind of a fully inclusive tour. As part of this service we include your Vietnam and Cambodia Visa (British Citizen passport holders only on a fully escorted tour from the UK), excluding Laos which is payable on arrival approximately US$ 30 per pax. We ask you to send in your completed visa application forms, passport and 3 passport photos to us 8 weeks prior to your departure.
Please Note
For foreign passport holders, land only passengers and for passports received by Wendy Wu Tours less than 6 weeks prior to the tour departure date, there will be an additional fee of £50 per person for the above service.
It is possible for passengers to obtain and process their own visa application, however we cannot offer any money back for this as Wendy Wu Tours will need to provide you with significant information and documentation to enable you to do this yourself.
Our Express Service
Our standard Visa service will ensure that your passports are returned to you within 4 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours. You will receive your final documentation approximately 2 weeks prior to your departure. If for any reason you require your passport back before this time, please see details of our Visa express service in the table below:
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| Standard | Within approximately 4 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours | FREE | ||||
| Express | Within approximately 2 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours | £50 each |
Please state at time of booking which service you require.
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