Travel Vietnam and Cambodia in Style or Budget
Elena
I’ve spent 13 years with Indochina Tour, planning everything from golf holidays in Vietnam to honeymoons in Cambodia, anniversary trips, and private family journeys.
They are not the same kind of trip. They should not be planned as if they are.
I also lived in Cambodia for 2 years and traveled widely around Indochina while I was based there. That background helps me judge the right hotel, pace, and experiences for each traveler. A honeymoon, for example, should never feel like a sightseeing checklist.
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Some say that Vietnam and Cambodia are the most popular budget travel destinations in the world. But it doesn’t mean that you should plan a tour on a budget without fully enjoying the beauty of these two countries. For tourists who haven’t traveled Southeast Asia before or tourists who want to have an easy tour. If you are wondering what kind of tour you should choose to travel Vietnam and Cambodia, then you’ll need to check the information here. Maybe you will finally clear your mind and make your decision.
1. About the accommodation
Indeed, budget lodging options are plentiful in Vietnam. In the major cities, most of the tall buildings have been converted into guest houses or small hotels. But you may not get better facilities there. After a tired and exciting day outside, all you want is a quiet environment, a hot shower and a comfortable bed. Those budget hotels may be full of backpackers, making it hard for you to have a pleasant and peaceful night. Besides, the hotels you are going to stay are fixed by your travel agency if you travel in a join-in tour. However, a private tour will allow its customers to choose which hotel they want to stay and recommend the best one. All the hotels listed for customers to choose are the best-value in the region handpicked by the expert travel consultants based on the on-the-ground inspections, the reviews on Tripadvisor.com, Agoda.com and the previous customers.
Vietnam Hotel
2. About the transportation
A join-in tour will include at least 10 people, which means that you will travel with a narrow bus borrowed from the bus companies. And the packages will be placed in the vehicle, making it full of different smells and hard to stretch your legs. However, a private tour lets you and your friends or family travel within a comfortable private vehicle owned by the travel agency. All the vehicles are clean and comfortable, and will be regularly inspected for safety and good performance considering there will be poor road conditions in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Vietnam Cyclo
3. About the guide
There is no doubt that all the guides are professional and officially licensed, whether in a join-in tour or a private tour. But usually there will be many travelers in a join-in tour, making it difficult for tour guides to take care of all the customers. But for private tour guides, they are selected by the agencies and are best in Vietnam and Cambodia. They will be responsible and patient for their customers, because they can do better in view of the small number of customers. They have time to answer your questions about the region, the travel routes and all the details of the tour. And private tour guides will make your tour flexible according to your personal needs.
The Private Guide with customers
4. About the travel experience
From the above three aspects, it is believed that you will enjoy a better travel experience if you choose to book a private tour with an outstanding travel agency. Travel is not about the scenic spots in the end, it is about the experience you have during the way. So, traveling in style is probably the better choice to have a great and comfortable trip in Vietnam and Cambodia.
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