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Check. Dreams of sailing Ha Long Bay? We\u2019ve gone one better. Bypass the crowds aboard a traditional junk boat and drop anchor at the lesser-explored Lan Ha Bay for cave kayaking and late-night karaoke. Delicious local food? Absolutely. From a cooking lesson in Hoi An to Khmer specialities in Siem Reap and a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashpack.com\/us\/gin-distillery-tour-cambodia\/\">Cambodia\u2019s only gin distillery<\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling by bus, boat and bicycle, your adventure will show you the most iconic sights of Vietnam and Cambodia at all angles. Always with a touch of the unexpected along the way. 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That said, your Pack Leader will happily help arrange departure transfers for you if required.\n"},{"question":"Are tips included? ","answer":"Please note that tips are not included in the cost of this adventure. Suggested amounts per person are:\n\nPack Leader: 10-15 USD per day\nDrivers: 4-5 USD per day\nLocal tips: your Pack Leader will be able to advise on how much to tip local guides, waiters, porters, etc. Some Pack Leaders will collect a tipping kitty at the welcome meeting to take care of local tips.\n\nHowever, all tips are at your discretion depending on what you feel comfortable with.\n"},{"question":"Do I need a visa?","answer":"Up-to-date visa and entry information can be found using our official partner, Sherpa, who can help you arrange a visa if needed.\nPlease note that this adventure begins in Vietnam and ends in Cambodia. If your departure flight from Siem Reap (Cambodia) transits through Vietnam and you are flying onward with a different airline, you may need to collect and recheck your luggage in Vietnam. This process may require a visa. If your entire journey is booked on a single ticket with the same airline, your luggage may be checked through to your final destination. We strongly recommend confirming your route and transit logistics directly with the airlines to determine whether a multi-entry visa for Vietnam is required.\nYou can also find essential travel advice \u2013 including security and local laws, as well as passport and visa information \u2013 on the government website of your home country:\n\nUK residents: review the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice before your adventure.\nUS residents: consult the US Department of State Travel Advice for important travel information.\nAustralian residents: check the Smart Traveler website for up-to-date travel advice.\nResidents of other countries: refer to the travel advice provided by your own government or local consulate.\n\nPlease be aware that passport and visa requirements can change before departure, so it\u2019s important to stay updated with the latest information.\n"},{"question":"What vaccinations and medication will I need? 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