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☆ Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ayutthaya, the Ancient Capital of Thailand
☆ Explore four stunning countries in Southeast Asia on a trip that explores history, religious traditions, culture and nature
☆ Behold majestic Buddhist temples with unique historical artifacts in Thailand
☆ Take an overnight cruise amid limestone pillars in the breathtaking (and UNESCO-listed) Ha Long Bay
☆ Explore unique museums in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi
☆ See the crown jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat, and the fortified city of Angkor Thom
Tour Code: USESA15
Duration: 15day(s)
Optional Features and Upgrades: Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking:
Extra Service: Travel Insurance Visa Service
1) Round-trip international flight from Los Angeles for NO additional charge
The following departure cities are available for an additional charge:
Additional U$300/person |
San Francisco / San Jose / Seattle |
Additional U$500/person |
Oklahoma City / Phoenix / Portland (OR) / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego / Las Vegas |
Additional U$700/person |
New York / Atlanta / Charlotte / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Orlando / Fort Lauderdale / Milwaukee / Austin / Dallas / Denver / Philadelphia / Washington D.C. / Boston / Chicago / Houston |
Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$600/person
2) Domestic flight from Bangkok to Hanoi, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
3) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )
4) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations. (Based on ratings by booking.com)
5) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
6) Food as specified on the itinerary
7) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule
8) Professional English-speaking local tour expert
9) All tax and fuel surcharge
10) UTOvacation’s Worry Free Plan ? (Click Here for More Details)
1) Any visa fees.
2) Travel insurance.
3) Any personal expenses.
4) Tour Extensions and Optional programs.
4) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping of U$290/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Departure.
6) Single Supplement: U$990. (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)
ALL PRICES ARE IN USD
DEPOSIT POLICY:
1) Deposit: U$1200/person at the time of booking.
2) Final Payment: 180 days prior to the trip departure.
Optional program and Upgrades:
* Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.
Group Size:
☆ 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.
Your voyage begins with an international flight from North America to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
**depends on your departure city, you may have to depart from your departure city 1 day earlier than the itinerary departure date.
Welcome to Thailand! You’ll arrive in bustling, kinetic Bangkok and transfer to your hotel where the remainder of the day will be at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Bangkok is one of the world"s top cities for tourism. Here, deep-rooted ancient Buddhist tradition meets a vibrant food-, fashion- and fun-focused modern city. Today we will visit one of Bangkok"s best-known sights: Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) – the oldest and largest temple in the city, acclaimed for its nearly 150-foot long, 40-foot high Reclining Buddha. Afterward, the group will drive approximately 2 hours to scenic Pattaya, a popular vacation spot on the eastern Gulf of Thailand noted for its beaches and entertainment. The evening will be spent at your leisure, or you can join the optional excursion to the world-famous Alcazar Cabaret (includes dinner). Overnight stay in Pattaya.
Optional Program: Alcazar Cabaret Show and Dinner: $59 per person
The Alcazar Cabaret Pattaya is recognized internationally throughout the entertainment circuit. Alcazar is more than just a drag queen show and in the early days was not accepted. After years of evolvement and development of new technology, the Alcazar Show is world acclaimed. It has successfully blended the art of acting, stage design, costumes, and performance so well that all ages can enjoy the spectacular show. The Alcazar show is a must-see for visitors locals or foreigners.
Today, visit the Sanctuary of Truth, a building constructed entirely of carved wood (and without any metal nails), which boasts incredible sea views and exists to celebrate art, religion and Thai culture. On the way, stop at the Thai Raw Stone Museum (Asia"s largest museum for gems and stones) and the Thai Silk Center (the best place to shop for Thai silk and handicrafts). Overnight stay in Pattaya.
Spend today exploring Pattaya on your own. We suggest relaxing at the beach or by the pool. You may also join the optional excursion to the Elephant Sanctuary (includes lunch). Overnight stay in Pattaya.
Optional Program: Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch: $85 per person
An Unforgettable Experience with Elephants – Join this tour and spend time with a small herd of rescued elephants now living together as a family. Observe the elephants enjoying their newfound freedom with wonder and joy – trumpeting to each other while playing and exploring their jungle habitat. Guests can expect a meaningful, eco-friendly encounter with these gentle giants as part of a small group. You will have the opportunity to feed the elephants, walk with them along jungle trails while they forage, and observe them interacting with each other while taking a mud bath and playing together in their pool. Your visit will be helping to support sustainable, ethical elephant tourism.
Kick back and take in the scenery on the 420-kilometer (260-mile) drive from Thailand to Cambodia. In normal traffic, the trip from Pattaya to Siem Reap takes around 6.5 hours. Along the way, admire the views of the countryside: the rolling verdant hills of farmland and workers in the fields. After you pass through immigration and into Cambodia, your Cambodian representative will join you for the rest of the journey. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure; the city has a great food and drink scene plus solid shopping options. You may also join the optional Khmer Dinner and Dancing Show this evening. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Optional Program: Amazing Classical Khmer Dinner & Show: $45 per person
The Apsara dance is the national dance of Cambodia. But it’s only one of the performances you’ll see. You’ll get to experience the Praying Mantis Dance, the Peacock of Pailin Dance, the Bokator Fighting Preparation ceremony, and other special performances which you won’t see anywhere else in town. Alongside the stunning performance, you’ll also have a delicious set menu that also features traditional Cambodian cuisine. The menu has been prepared by the famous Kimsan twins who are the head chefs at Embassy Restaurant – known for its fine dining experience in King’s Road, Siem Reap.
Today you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed Angkor complex, which began as a city built by Khmer kings in the 1st century. At the height of the empire, it was home to more than a million people. The city was eventually abandoned and fell into disrepair, leaving nearly all of its temples to be forgotten and overtaken by the jungle, until its rediscovery in the 19th century by European explorers.
While visiting the fortified city of Angkor Thom, you’ll see the 12th-century carvings that adorn the walls of the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to the mysterious Bayon Temple, the highlight of Angkor Thom, replete with beautifully preserved bas-reliefs (slightly raised sculptures carved into a wall) and more than 200 giant smiling stone faces. Next, see the monuments of Ta Keo (thought to be the first temple built entirely of sandstone), Prasat Kravan (a 10th-century Hindu temple), and Srah Srang (a 10th-century reservoir popular for sunrise viewing) before arriving at Ta Prohm, the temple featured in Tomb Raider that is covered in complex tree root systems. The final stop and highlight of the day is a visit to the world’s largest religious building: Angkor Wat, a temple built in dedication to the Hindu god Vishnu. Celebrated for its beauty and splendor, Angkor Wat has the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the entire outer gallery walls, narrating historical events and stories from Hindu mythology.
Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Depart the hotel this morning for the scenic journey of approximately 6.5 hours to Bangkok. Bid farewell to Cambodia at the Poipet Border Crossing, where you will clear customs on your own before walking to the meeting point to meet your Thai driver. After arrival in Bangkok, check-in at the hotel and enjoy the evening exploring Bangkok on your own. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Explore Bangkok on your own today. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
This morning, head to the Bangkok Airport for your flight to Vietnam. Once you land, say “xin cháo” (hello) to Hanoi – a rapidly-changing city filled with buzzing scooters, colorful sights, a burgeoning art scene and incredible food. The Chinese and French influences are palpable (particularly in the architecture and cuisine) but Hanoi is, above all else, distinctly Vietnamese. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which showcases a collection of everyday items, art pieces and artifacts relating to the country’s ethnic minorities. Next is the Temple of Literature; built in the 11th century in dedication to the philosopher Confucious, it is the site of the country’s first university and provides a rare glimpse of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. After lunch, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex. Pass in front of the former president’s mausoleum, then take a nice stroll through the botanical gardens to see the 11th-century One Pillar Pagoda and the humble stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived while ruling the country. Exit the green oasis and head for the Old Quarter, the heart of Hanoi. In the late afternoon, you will be treated to a water puppet show – a unique Vietnamese art originally performed on rice paddy fields that dates back to the 11th century. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
This morning, we will leave Hanoi to drive across the Red River Delta and reach the coast a little before noon. On arrival, board a beautiful traditional ship (a “junk”) for an overnight cruise across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Then, amid the towering limestone pillars, you will enjoy a delicious seafood-based lunch. In the afternoon, we will reach a less-traveled area for a quiet, relaxing, scenic cruise.
Activities on the water will depend on the time of the year and the weather, but there will be an opportunity to visit a cave, explore a floating village, or go kayaking over the course of the two-day journey.
Spend sunset on the sundeck for an unmatched view of the magical seascape. This evening, you can enjoy an aperitif or attend a cooking demonstration before dinner. Overnight stay in a comfortable private cabin with an en suite bathroom.
Early birds may begin the day with a Tai Chi session. Tea and coffee are served as the sun rises and illuminates the surrounding panorama. Enjoy a light brunch while cruising back to the pier before disembarking and returning to Hanoi’s airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the metropolis of southern Vietnam. You will be greeted upon arrival and driven to your hotel in the city center. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Spend today on your own discovering the energetic, lively, and often dizzying Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh City. You may also join the optional tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels (includes dinner). Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Optional Program: Cu Chi Tunnels with Dinner: $85 per person
We depart Saigon and head to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our first stop is to visit a family producing rice paper, an opportunity to learn how this essential ingredient of Vietnamese gastronomy is made, and to exchange a few stories with locals. We continue and reach Cu Chi Tunnels. After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains of an American tank, and numerous bomb craters, you will spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see how the Viet Cong survived in this underground network. You will return to Saigon afterward and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Free at leisure until transfer from the hotel to the airport. Tour ends.
Note: *Depending on the air availability, flight back to USA/Canada may depart (00:00 am-03: 00 am) on the next day.
For your final day, you may explore the city at your own convenience and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport in the evening. Hotel checks out before noon. (Late check-outs are available for purchase if you wish to relax and enjoy your hotel room).
Transportation Upgrades:
☆ Upgrade To Business Class(Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip): U$5000/person.
Optional Tours:
Day 3: Alcazar Cabaret show & Sea-food Dinner – U$59/person
Day 5: Half-Day Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch – U$85/person
Day 6: Classical Khmer Dinner & Dancing Show – U$45/person
Day 14: Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels with Dinner – U$85/person
Tour Extensions:
1) Phuket 4 Days 3 Nights 5-star extension ( Pre-Tour ):
Price: U$699/person
Single Supplement: U$499
Included:
*Domestic flight
*Airport transportation
*5-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF
2) Phuket 7 Days 6 Nights 5-star extension ( Pre-Tour ):
Price: U$999/person
Single Supplement: U$699
Included:
*Domestic flight
*Airport transportation
*5-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF
3) Chiang Mai 5 Days 4 Nights Tour Package ( Pre-Tour ): Click here to view details
Price: U$999/person
Single Supplement: U$699
Included:
*Domestic flight
*Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
*Food as specified on the itinerary
*Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour
*Ground transportation
*5-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (Empress Premier Hotel Chiang Mai or similar)
*Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule
*Professional English-speaking local tour expert
4) Luang Prabang 3 Nights Tour Package ( Pre-Tour ): Click here to view details
Price: U$999/person
Single Supplement: U$699
Included:
*Domestic flight
*Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
*Food as specified on the itinerary
*Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour
*Ground transportation
*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (MyBanLao Hotel or similar)
*Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule
*Professional English-speaking local tour expert
Stay Like A Local-Extensions:
1) Return Flight Extension: 3 Days (Airport pick up and drop off service Not included):
Price: U$299/person
Early Bird Price: U$99/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
2) Return Flight Extension: 5 Days (Airport pick up and drop off service Not included):
Price: U$399/person
Early Bird Price: U$199
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
3) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 Days (Airport pick up and drop off service Not included):
Price: U$499/person
Early Bird Price: U$299
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
4) Return Flight Extension: 6-60 DAYS (Airport pick up and drop off service Not included) (Depart from other Asian Cities):
Price: U$899/person
Early Bird Price: U$499
Included:
*Return flight from Tokyo / Osaka / Seoul / Taipei / Beijing / Shanghai / Hong Kong / Manila / Singapore / Kuala Lumpur / Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh / Bangkok / Phuket
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
Hand-picked 4-star hotels: (Based on ratings by booking.com)
Bangkok 3 Nights – Bangkok Palace Hotel or similar
Pattaya 3 Nights – Cholchan Pattaya Beach Resort or similar
Siem Reap 2 Nights – Tara Angkor Hotel Siem Reap or similar
Hanoi 2 Nights – The Q Hotel or similar
Halong Bay Cruise 1 Night - Syrena Cruise (Deluxe) or similar
Ho Chi Minh City 2 Nights – Prostyle Hotel Ho Chi Minh or similar
International Air:
* UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below:
☆ Air Canada
☆ Air China
☆ Hainan Airlines
☆ China Eastern Airlines
☆ Singapore Airlines
☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines
☆ China Southern Airlines
☆ United Airline
☆ American Airline
☆ Delta Airline
☆ Xiamen Airlines
☆ Beijing Capital Airlines
☆ Sichuan Airlines
☆ Hongkong Airline
☆ Eva Air
☆ Saudia
THAILAND DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
CAMBODIA REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
* UTOvaction"s Cambodia E-visa Service Option (Single entry, 30 days stay): U$95/person
VIETNAM REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
* UTOvaction"s Vietnam E-visa Service Option (Single entry, 30 days stay): U$85/person
Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm
Call 1-855-526-1286 or email visaapplication@utovacation.com for any inquiries about travel visas.
More about Travel Documents
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.
*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.
*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.
*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.
*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.
*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).
Thailand is often referred to as the “land of smiles,” and while it may be a cliché, it also happens to be quite true. On the whole, Thailand is a very welcoming, friendly country, particularly when you get outside the large tourist centers like Phuket and Bangkok. Also, Thailand is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches and stunning, clear blue seas, with over 2,000 miles of coastline and 8,000 tropical islands!
Packing List For Thailand:
l Passport – Ensure your passport is valid for at least a year and has plenty of blank pages. Also get a passport cover – they’re cheap, and will protect your passport from damage plus provide a handy place to stash tickets etc whilst in transit.
l Travel Insurance – Make sure you have travel insurance that covers your full range of activities e.g. scuba diving (World Nomads backpacker travel insurance is recommended by Lonely Planet amongst others and can be bought immediately online)
l Thai SIM card – it’s much cheaper to switch over to a Thai SIM card on your phone rather than use roaming from home. You can buy a Thai SIM card online with Klook and pick it up at the counter at the airport when you arrive in Thailand. Alternatively, you buy a SIM at one of the telecom shops at the airport or once you’re in the city.
l Do I Need A Visa For Thailand? – USA and Canada nationalities do NOT need a visa for Thailand – you simply arrive in Thailand and get a stamp that allows you to stay 30 days in Thailand. (This is technically known as a visa waiver stamp). See this official list for the full rundown of which nationalities do not require a visa to enter Thailand.
l Prescription Medicines – Have a full supply of any prescription medicines you require
l Credit Cards and Debit Cards – Have credit cards and a debit card that will work in international ATMs and won’t block you due to being accessed from Thailand.
Must-Have Items to Carry - Whether you purchase them locally or bring them from home, you'll certainly want each of these essentials with you:
l Sunscreen: Prices for sunscreen often reflect the fact that locals rarely use it.
l Sunglasses: Sunglasses often get abused, so consider buying a cheap pair locally.
l Mosquito Repellent: Dengue fever is a serious problem throughout Thailand. The best defense is to protect yourself from bites. Mosquito coils can be purchased everywhere; burn them while sitting on your porch or balcony.
l Toilet Paper: You'll find it on tables in restaurants but not always in the bathrooms!
l Hand Sanitizer: Soap isn't a guarantee, even in nice restaurants. You'll certainly want some after your first squat toilet experience.
l Power Adapter: Most of the power outlets in Thailand are universal now; they accept both the US-style flat-pronged plugs as well as the rounded European-style power plugs. To ensure that you can connect everywhere, consider bringing a universal power adapter and check the voltage ratings (Thailand uses a 220-volt system) on your devices/chargers. Anything that relies on USB charging or has a dual-voltage transformer should be fine.
Clothing:
The casual outdoor clothes are highly recommended. A pair of comfortable walking shoes. Socks, pants, and underwear. An umbrella and waterproof coat will be strongly recommended because it often rains in Thailand. Bring clothes according to in which season you are traveling.
Bangkok, Thailand: Annual Weather Averages
April is the hottest month in Bangkok with an average temperature of 31°C (87°F) and the coldest is December at 26°C (79°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in December. The wettest month is September with an average of 220mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in April when the average sea temperature is 30°C (86°F).
Phuket Thailand: Annual Weather Averages
March is the hottest month in Phuket with an average temperature of 29°C (83°F) and the coldest is January at 27°C (81°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in April. The wettest month is September with an average of 400mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in April when the average sea temperature is 30°C (86°F).
Laos
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Cu Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation whose landscape spans low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, mountains and Gulf of Thailand coastline. Phnom Penh, its capital, is home to the art deco Central Market, glittering Royal Palace and the National Museum's historical and archaeological exhibits. In the country's northwest are the ruins of Angkor Wat, a massive stone temple complex built during the Khmer Empire.
Packing List For Vietnam/Cambodia:
- Passport – Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has plenty of blank pages. Also get a passport cover – they’re cheap, and will protect your passport from damage plus provide a handy place to stash tickets etc whilst in transit.
- Travel Insurance – Make sure you have travel insurance that covers your full range of activities e.g. scuba diving (World Nomads backpacker travel insurance is recommended by Lonely Planet amongst others and can be bought immediately online)
- Do I Need A Visa For Vietnam/Cambodia? – USA and Canada nationalities need a visa for Vietnam – Canadian passport holder / Single entry valid for up to 1 Month; USA and Canada nationalities need a the Arrival Visa for Cambodia, please refer to the visa information site for more details.
Must-Have Items to Carry - Whether you purchase them locally or bring them from home, you'll certainly want each of these essentials with you:
- Sunscreen: Prices for sunscreen often reflect the fact that locals rarely use it.
- Sunglasses: Sunglasses often get abused, so consider buying a cheap pair locally.
- Mosquito Repellent: Dengue fever is a serious problem throughout Thailand. The best defense is to protect yourself from bites. Mosquito coils can be purchased everywhere; burn them while sitting on your porch or balcony.
- Toilet Paper: You'll find it on tables in restaurants but not always in the bathrooms!
- Hand Sanitizer: Soap isn't a guarantee, even in nice restaurants. You'll certainly want some after your first squat toilet experience.
- If you have a 3 program plug you will need to bring an adapter to change to 2 prongs (flat and round). Make sure your electronics can take 220 volts .
Important Information:
- Credit cards: Visa card/Master card are very common. They are accepted in major hotels, shops, banks & elsewhere.
- Currency: You can withdraw cash from ATM machines. ATM's are widely used in all cities.
The U.S. dollar is accepted everywhere . The exchange rate: 1 USD ~ 21,000.00 VND (Vietnamese dong), 1 USD ~ 4000 Riel (Cambodian currency). In Cambodia, US dollars is widely used , you don’t need to exchange USD to Riel. In Vietnam, you should exchange US dollars to Vietnamese dong at the banks for more propitious payment at local shops, local restaurants
- Weather:
* The weather in Vietnam can be split by region. In Hanoi & the north, May to October is hot and humid with high rainfall; November to April is cooler and dry. In the far north, December & January can be particularly cold. Central Vietnam experiences hot, dry weather between January & August when temperatures can hit the mid-30°C’s; whilst high levels of rainfall can occur in September, October & November. Southern Vietnam is generally dry and hot from November to April, and warm and wet between May & October, with the highest rainfall in June, July & August.
* The dry season in Cambodia runs from October to April, and the wet season from May until September, with the heaviest rainfall generally in August & September. Average temperatures range from 24°C in the cooler months of October, November & December to 35°C at the hottest time of the year from March until June.
- Clothing: Appropriate attire when visiting temples/pagodas in Vietnam & Cambodia is long pants (covering the knee) and Shirt or blouse covering your shoulder. Skirts, small shorts, tank tops, and other items of revealing clothing are not allowed within temple grounds (Angkor Temples). Visitors can and are frequently turned away from temples when wearing revealing clothing.
- Medical services: Services is available 24/24 hours. Vaccination is not required. Bring some insect repellent as you are traveling in a tropical area and bring medicine for your stomach in case food doesn’t agree or to treat diarrhea.
- Internet: Widely available in hotels, restaurants/café shops and be free of charge for WIFI or cable.
- Shopping: Vietnam is a shopper’s paradise. Wood products are better purchased in the south, ceramics in the north. Silk in Vietnam is of some of the highest quality in the world.
Hotel Preferred Bedding Configuration
- Twin Room (two separate beds)
- Double Room (one bed)
*Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to each hotel's discretion and availability.
Any of the travel products or services that you purchase from UTOvacation contains a contractual agreement between you and UTOvacation and it represents that you have agreed to UTOvacation Terms and conditions. Please make sure that you read carefully before making any payment.
Reservation
Online Reservations
Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website: www.utovacation.com, login or register your account. (Learn how to book online Click Here)
Step 2. Choose your desired departure date and departure city
Step 3. Enter the travellers’ information according to their passports. Please identify and provide the contact information for the main passenger. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the main passenger only.
Step 4. Make a deposit online
A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space.
1) Initial deposit: USD$1200.00/pp at the time of booking. (The USD$1200.00 deposit counts towards the final payment)
2) Final Payment: 180 days prior to the trip departure. A full payment is required when booking if the package is a special-sale product.
Step 5. Finalize the booking.
Final Payment
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred.
* In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review your product pages for reference.
Please note: Your timely payment is important to guarantee your seat/cabin and ensure the overall tour package price. Your 2nd deposit and final payment will NOT be charged automatically by UTOvacation and payment reconciliation in time on your side is necessary to confirm your booking.
The full or final payment is required 180 days prior to the tour departure date. For all packages, all essential travel documents, which include but are not limited to a Valid Passport Copy, should be submitted by this date. Additionally, for land-only packages, any flight information should also be provided by the final payment due date.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger approximately one month before departure.
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Offline Reservations
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Step 2. Finalize the booking.
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred. * In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review your product pages for your reference.
Step 3. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger one month prior to departure.
Make the reservations. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, credit card, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking if the package is a special on-sale product.
By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Travel Visa
The following documents from the passenger are required if travel visa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:
*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100 administration fee..
A Word About Tipping
For the on-tour convenience of some itineraries, we will collect all gratuities which is to be shared by our local team. This may include tour leaders, guides, drivers, baggage porters, airport coordinators, restaurant waiters for all included meals and other staff in the team behind the scenes.
Please remember that these gratuities are appreciated as recognition for excellent service and we thank you for your encouragement and generocity.
Infant/Baby
We don"t take any infants or babies under 2 years old for any of our tours.
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds
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UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departure date. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge should there be any travel restrictions, lock-downs imposed by governments, health organizations, travel bureaus. A full travel credit will be offered for future trip rebooking or rescheduling if there are extreme cases happening which are all beyond our control including but not limited to any global pandemics, regional epidemics, wars, or any other acts of god.
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written form by email or fax including your reservation number, full name and date of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing.
Any cancellation of the issued flight tickets before departure (all the segments are unused) would incur a penalty of a minium of USD 350.00 per ticket or the surface price of the ticket subject to the rules and regulations of airline company. A adminitration fee also applies. No refund will be available once travel has begun.
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to departure.
All reservations, except where specified:
Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Penalty (Per Person) |
180 days or above | $1200 as penalty |
90 - 179 days | $1200 + 30% of tour fare as penalty |
30 - 89 days | $1200 + 50% of tour fare as penalty |
0 - 29 days | 100% of the tour fare as the penalty |
No refund will be available on departure date and/or after the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by Immigration Department or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer).
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarily forego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply should there be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers. i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and meals have to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, Special Events, and other important activities and conventions), no departure date changed is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/or booking cancellation.
Any other charges, refunds or rebates caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fire, weather, governmental and local authority"s order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation and therefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for any refunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure. Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national laws during their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By signing the agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future company credit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at that time.
Should an outright travel ban be implemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel credit will be offered. Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situations at the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, should UTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would be subtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger.
Please note, any refundable amount will not include fees associated with Travel Visa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already been delivered or any incurred fees already charged by suppliers and such final refundable amount will be returned in the form of the original payment to the payer.
All reschedule tours are considered non-refundable; regular cancellation policy does not apply.
Optional programs and trip extensions
The pre-paid deposit/tour fare for any of the early bird deals or promotional packages is not refundable.
No Show
If for any reason, a passenger does not attend the scheduled daily activities during the tour, an additional supplement fee of 100USD per day will be applied. (Only applicable for China discounted tours)
Shopping During your Tour
Although we would be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not be responsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during the tour.
Price Adjustments
After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the imposition of a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable before the date on which the services are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contract was entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account any increase in the provincial sales tax or USA Canada"s goods and services tax, raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent public authority, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you may choose between a full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the provision of similar services.(except for acts of God, wars, national strikes, travel restrictions, significant inflations, global pandemic or anything beyond our control)
Tour Adjustments
UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemed necessary.
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if it feels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases that involve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like the timing of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete date modification.
UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before your departure (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed).
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill its tour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impact room availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tour that is enforced by third party entities such as local and federal authorities.
Tour Credits
UTOvacation on some occasions may issue Travel Credits as either a reward or because of trip suspension.
Travel Credits may be used on any UTOvacation product except for Cruise packages, Travel visa, Flight ticket/First-class flight fare upgrades or
Please note: Travel credit will be applied should there be any cancellation/refund occurs if the tour/service has been paid by travel credit in the initial transaction.
Travel Seat Arrangements
Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control the seating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise (unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruise line group department or randomly selected by the computer system. Therefore, UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve, pre-assign seats/cabins.
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for any preferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first class seats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time of booking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page for details.
Reservation Adjustments
Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause, will incur a $299 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. The deposit and/or full payment for any optional feature that is on an early bird or special sale promotion is non-refundable and non-transferable.
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations are subject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes section for specific regulations.
Replacing a traveling passenger is subject to cancellation penalties and is not covered by this Reservation Changes policy.
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs, however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers.
There are no refunds for unused services.
Travel Insurance
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase travel insurance at the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance. The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by third party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed by the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for said insurance.
Flight upgrade
Once we are done issuing your flight tickets, our ticketing department will send you an email to confirm the details in time. UTOvacation shall take no responsibilities if airlines change schedules or change routings afterwards and no refunds shall be commenced because of such alterations.
Baggage
Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight, size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to go visit the airline company"s official website.
Please note, some destinations baggage is not included in the fare. Refer to your specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggage allowances.
Tour Fare Includes
Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information
Tour Fare Excludes
Flight Package Description
Silver Flight Package ( Guaranteed maximum of one-stop/layover to your destination country gateway )
If your departure city has indirect flight(s) with only one stop/layover to connect your destination country gateway, we guarantee to provide you with flight with only one stop/layover to your destination country gateway if you select such package early enough before we issue the tickets.(Option and flight itinerary are subject to availability)
Gold Flight Package ( Guaranteed non-stop flight to your destination country gateway )
If your departure city has regular direct flight(s) to connect your destination country gateway, we guarantee to provide you with a non-stop flight to your destination country gateway if you select such package early enough before we issue the tickets. (Option and flight itinerary are subject to availability)
Vaccination
- Please be advised that the vaccination requirements are subject to change in each country and that it is the responsibility of the traveler and not UTOvacation to check about the requirements before the arrival of your destination.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that all travelers should be up to date with routine vaccinations. Following to that, travelers should check that they have been fully vaccinated against measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, and COVID-19 before starting their travel. Non-immunized or incompletely immunized travelers should be offered the routine vaccinations recommended in their national immunization schedules, in addition to those needed for international travel (e.g. yellow fever vaccine).
- The WHO recommends the following vaccinations for travelers to South America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, and rabies. Some routine vaccinations are also recommended, such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), influenza, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis, and polio.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travelers, based on their specific itinerary. It is possible to find further details on the WHO website.
The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or change will be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not be re-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrendering application automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check in the prearranged hotel or cruise.
All the extra costs will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or damage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reason either applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center or applied on your own, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour is requested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visa application.
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger is travelling alone, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting such a document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for the children concerned.
Please note that some tour packages may require the compulsory gratuity which will be collected before your departure date. Failure to do so, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel the booking (including all accommodations and flight arrangements)
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduled port of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Any additional expenses caused by the trip interruption should be paid by the customers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not be liable for any loss to guests.
For children under 18 who will be occupying a bed, there will be an additional $100 supplement per child. Please note, this is only applicable to China discounted tours or any trip that includes China discounted tours.
Please note, there is a minimum attendant requirement (10 participants) for optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions prior to departure date.
Important
Passengers are required to settle the final payment and submit valid passport copies/ necessary documents before the deadline or immediately when the suppliers, airlines, hotels will be or are at a stop sale. Please note, after confirming such bookings, any cancellation, tour change, name change or travel credit converting are not allowed.
Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent any rampant fraudulence or deception, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.
Please note that the airline company provides all flight schedules. UTOvacation would not be held responsible or liable for any heavy layovers or arrival times that may affect your tour schedule. For example, if your flight arrives earlier than expected, your hotel accommodation may not be available for check-in. Likewise, you may arrive later than scheduled and early morning the next day. If you request a better flight schedule, please check out the flight upgrade services we provide.
Dispute Penalty
Please note, if a customer requires cancellation of a product or service, kindly reach out to UTOvcation customer service. If a customer files a dispute/chargeback directly with their bank, the order will be automatically canceled and suspended in your account.
If a customer wishes to reinstate their purchase or credit, they must pay a disputed penalty of $299 per transaction if the total payment amount exceeds $299; 50% of the total invoice amount if the amount is less than $299; all dispute penalties are per transaction. Chargeback fees, transaction fees, administration expenses, marketing/acquisition costs, and operations charges are all part of the disputed penalty. After you have reinstated your order and paid the disputed penalty, you will receive the travel credit. The travel credit can be used to book the same or different tours on our website. You will not be reinstated to your original order, and the amount you paid for that excursion will not be guaranteed.
Remarks:
1) UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Brent Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has jumped over 4% between your booking date and tour departure date.
2) UTOvacation usually sends out important notifications including but not limited to destination health protocols, travel industry policies, tour updates and safety alerts to our agents/customers by newsletter through email. We are not responsible for trip delay, service cancellation, price increase or any other types of loss caused by unsubscribing from our email list, wrong email address or a lack of checking email box/spam folder/junk folder on a regular basis. If you have not received our newsletter for a long time, make sure your email address is effective/valid and you are on our email list. OR contact us immediately at booking@utovacation.com for assistance.
UTO Worry-Free Plan
Regular (Complimentary):
1. By making an initial deposit in a timely manner, you will secure a vacation spot and avoid any future package/service price increase. Within the first 15 days after you put down the deposit, you may cancel at any time without a question asked and receive a full refund in the form of your payment less any incurred fees. (Only applicable 150/180 days before trip departure)
2. After 15 days of your deposit payment, you may still cancel your trip for any reason up to 150/180 days prior to your departure date and your deposit (non-refundable) will be converted to UTO future travel credit in full amount for 24 months. (If you cancel within 150/180 days before tour departure date, your deposit will be lost plus penalty as per terms and conditions.)
3. No administration fee is charged for name change / tour change / minor correction one time up to 150/180 days prior to your departure date (except for any additional cost / surcharge already occurred, if any, imposed by any third party. i.e., airline, cruise line)
4. There is an administration fee of $100-$299/person for any name change/tour change plus any additional cost / surcharge already occurred, if any, imposed by any third party. i.e., airline, cruise line, hotel, ground operator if you wish to make such change within 150/180 days before the tour starts.
5. If there are any force majeure events happening beyond the control of UTOvacation (Global pandemics, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, wars, strikes or travel restrictions etc.), your payment less any expenses already occurred will be converted to UTO future travel credit for 24 months.
6. If full payment is not received on the due date as per terms and conditions on our end, we will offer guests an extra 24 hours’ period before cancelling the reservation and imposing any penalties after the deadline time.
REMARKS:
- UTO Worry-Free Plan is complimentary for new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other similar promotions. The existing reservations are not applicable for the plan.
- Only itinerates with such icon UTO WorryFreePlan are applicable for UTO Worry-Free Plan.
- By purchasing UTO Worry-Free Plan, you understand that this program is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payments made by the customer will first be applied to UTO Worry-Free Plan and then to the remainder of the tour package.
- Value: reg $199-$999/person
Plus ($149/person):
In addition to the clauses above, extra benefits include the followings:
7. You are able to enjoy an extra 15 days period on top of the regular 15 days (total of 30 days) to cancel your tour without penalty after the initial deposit and receive a full refund in the form of your payment less any incurred fees. (Only applicable 150/180 days before trip departure)
8. If you sign up for any optional features, we guarantee you the early bird price even after the promotion is over (up to 150/180 days prior to departure date).
9. A complimentary $50/person credit will be deposited in your UTO Cash Back Program account for your next vacation journey.
10. Under the same category/type/price point/season, your hotel room or cruise cabin will be first assigned in your group for the selection of floor, location or view.
Premium ($249/person):
In addition to the clauses above, extra benefits include the followings:
11. You are able to enjoy an extra 30 days period on top of the regular 15 days (total of 45 days) to cancel your tour without penalty after the initial deposit and receive a full refund in the form of your payment less any incurred fees. (Only applicable 150/180 days before trip departure)
12. A complimentary $50/person cash rebate will be granted if you have purchased travel insurance from John Hancock or Manulife through our website.Remarks: Claim travel insurance cash rebate any time after your tour is finished with your full name and policy number at 1(855) 526-1286.
13. Able to extend our promotions for an extra 2 days (48 hours) after the campaigns are over. You may sit back and reserve discounted deals for your friends and family at your own pace.
14. Supporting document for visa application is provided for free of charge.
UTOvacation strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance for any future travel plans.
We have curated two reputable partners one in the USA and one for Canada. Once you have made your trip selection, please select the option of purchasing travel insurance.
For USA patrons, in order to qualify for the “Cancel For Any Reason” Option offered by John Hancock, you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit. Other insurance policies may be purchased later.
Please note, the travel insurance that is available for purchase is with our affiliate partners and not a direct product or offering of UTOvacation. For any questions or concerns, please contact the vendor directly.
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