Vietnam and Cambodia highlights tour

Planet

We work with our partners on the ground to proactively eliminate or reduce waste, for example eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles and instead providing refills for reusable bottles.
Our entrance fees to the Angkor complex in Cambodia goes towards preserving these fascinating cultural sites.
We provide clients with a reusable tote bag at the start of the tour (made in Hanoi), offering an alternative to single-use plastic bags and a souvenir to take home.
Accommodation and restaurants in the itinerary use locally sourced food which has not been transported long distances.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at majority of accommodation and restaurants.

People

The use of a local guide means our customers will be well informed about local traditions, and cultural-social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels and restaurants, the emphasis on eating locally produced food, and the support of other local enterprise.
In Hanoi, we encourage people to dine at KOTO, an NGO that provides a two-year course in hospitality, English and life skills training for 16 to 22-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students also receive accommodation, food, medical check-ups and treatment while they are being trained. Many of the 400-plus graduates have gone on to continue their careers at KOTO restaurants or have gained employment elsewhere with their training so this is a great initiative to support.
In Hoi An, we also stop by Reaching Out, a shop selling gifts handmade by artisans with disabilities – helping them to develop their talent and independence.
There is the option to see a traditional folk dancing or water puppet show in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. This encourages local customs to continue and creates employment opportunities.