Angkor Wat & the Mekong River: Cambodia & Vietnam at a Slower Pace

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A valid passport is required. Visas are required for both Cambodia and Vietnam. -Cambodia - apply on arrival or in advance online. An e-Arrival card is also required -Vietnam - apply in advance and secure prior to arrival

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Cambodia

• Your passport must have 2 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it may be obtained upon arrival.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

Please note: A Cambodian tourist visa (Visa T) costs US$30 (subject to change) and can be obtained on arrival or online in advance. The single-entry visa is valid for a 30 day stay. Visa on Arrival: US$30 (exact change required; clean, undamaged bills only). Photo kiosks in the arrivals hall take your photo as part of the visa on arrival process. Visa online in advance: Apply at least 30 days before your program start date, but not too early—check your itinerary for your Cambodia travel dates. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the approval date. Apply at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ and upload your passport ID page & a passport photo. Hotel information in Siem Reap can be found in the program notes section of the mailing. Once approved, print/ save a copy of your e-Visa to present upon arrival. NOTE:* Travelers to Cambodia must submit an e-Arrival card within 7 days of arrival at www.arrival.gov.kh.

Vietnam

• Your passport must have 2 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: A Vietnam tourist visa (e-Visa) costs $25 (subject to change) and can be purchased online at https://evisa.gov.vn/. The single-entry visa is valid for a 90 day stay. Information for the e-Visa form—such as arrival date in Vietnam, entry gate, exit gate, and hotel address—is provided in the program notes section of the mailing. If you need assistance, Passport Visa Express can complete your e-Visa application at www.passportvisasexpress.com/roadscholar for a fee of US$102 (fee subject to change). Apply at least 4 weeks before your arrival date in Vietnam. Make sure that all your information on your visa application—including middle names—matches your passport exactly. Once approved, print/ save a copy of your e-Visa to present upon arrival.

Though all efforts will have been made to keep health and hygiene practices at the optimum standard, please note that diarrhea is quite common when traveling in Asia. This illness can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, contaminated food or water. Infections may cause diarrhea and vomiting (E. coli, Salmonella, cholera, and parasites), fever (typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage (hepatitis). Please consult your physician about medication recommendations. You should be up-to-date with vaccines such as Covid-19, influenza, MMR, chickenpox, polio & DPT. The CDC recommends Hepatitis A and Typhoid. A tetanus booster is wise, as is a gamma globulin (or "immune serum globulin") inoculation, Antimalaria medication is based on medical guidance from your doctor, CDC information, and your personal comfort level.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on November 6, 2028

Meet the group at Tara Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap

Start of Trip:  2:00 p.m. hotel check-in, 6:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner in Siem Reap.

Getting to the site: Participants who purchased Road Scholar airfare and arrive on the program start date in Cambodia will be provided with an arrival transfer from Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) to the first program hotel. Participants who have not purchased Road Scholar airfare, or who are arriving on a different day, are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements and for covering the costs involved. A taxi is the most convenient way to get to the hotel. Taxis can be booked at the ‘Taxi Station’ inside the airport. The cost of a taxi from the airport to our hotel is approximately $60 per car (subject to change). Tips are not expected. Please note that taxis may be older vehicles with no air conditioning. The transfer time is approximately 1 hour (depending on traffic). Hotel check-in is available from 2:00 p.m on the in-country program start date (Day 3). If you arrive a few hours earlier, the hotel can store your luggage at the front desk until check-in time. If you wish to check-in upon arrival in the morning, or if you arrive a day or more before the program starts, we suggest booking it in advance with Road Scholar Travel Services at 1-800-241-1404, the hotel directly or a third-party website. Program nights are reserved "superior room" if you want to secure the same room class.

Getting to the site by train or bus: Participants can reach the site from the airport via taxi.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 18, 2028 in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at Sila Urban Living

End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. breakfast followed by transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

Getting to the airport: Participants who purchased Road Scholar airfare and depart on the program end date in Vietnam will be provided with a departure transfer from the last program hotel to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Saigon) airport. Participants who have not purchased Road Scholar airfare, or who are departing on a different day, are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements and for covering the costs involved. A taxi from the hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is approximately $10 per car (230,000 Vietnamese dong [VND] – be prepared to pay in dong). Recommended taxi companies are Vinasun (white car) and Mai Linh (green car). Hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon on the last program date of your itinerary (Day 15). If you depart a few hours later, the hotel can store your luggage at the front desk until you head to the airport. If you wish to arrange a late check-out or a post-program night, we suggest booking it in advance with the hotel directly or through a third-party website.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.