
Indochaina - cardle of the ancient
Khmer
civilization that stretched from the south China Sea to the indian Ocean,today comprises
of the countries of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.Climate
- Hot Season : March to July
- Rainy Season : Late July to early October
- Cold Season : Mid-October to February
The average temperature ranges form 69° F in December to over 100 F° in April. Between
July and October take along suitable clothing for wet weather.
Visas
Visas are required for all nationalities. lf visas are to be obtained via MARWIN TOURS,the
following personal data must be supplied to us at least Two (2) weeks before travel to
Indochina countries :
- Full name as per passport
- Sex
- Date and place of birth
- Present nationality
- Present occupation
- Registered address
- Passport number & date/place of issue & expiration
Clients have to contact us upon Bangkok arrival with
original passport and photos to have visa stamped at embassy in Bangkok.
- Vietnam: 3 photos & 2 full
working days (18-26 US$/P.P.)
- Laos : 3 photos & 2 full working days (18-26
US$/P.P.)
- Cambodia: Visa is deliverd on arrival Phnom Penh airport
with no extra charge.
Visas can only be requested via MARWIN TOURS (Thailand) in
connection with the booking of travel arrangements to Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam.
Health
No actual vaccinations are presently required. Malaria prophylactics for travel to rural
areas are recommended.
Airport tax
Cambodia US$ 5.00,Laos US$ 5.00 &
Vietnam US$ 5.00 per person
(Subject to change without notice)
Currency
The following exchange rates are for informatiom only
and subject to change without notice.
Cambodia: 1 US$ = 2000 Riel.
Laos: 1 US$ =
700 Kip.
Vietnam: 1 US$ = 10500 Dong.
Import/export of Vietnamese Dong is forbidden.Credit cards are not widely accepted.
Traveller's cheques and currencies other then US Dollars,bills in small
denominations.
Customs Declarations
Clients who buy silverware and/or antique items in Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam are
recommended to customs the value of items brought with them, to make it easier to bring
out these items. Export of silverware and copperware bought in Laos are subject to tax
duty by weight. Local guides will inform clients about any necessary procedure upon
departure.
Useful tips
We advise all visitors to carry with them extra passport sized photos, as they are quite
useful for varios reason. Take plenty of film with you. Although it is possible, but not
always easy, to acquire fresh new unexposed film in Indochina. Do not photographs the
airport in Indochina countries and other restricted areas.
Reservation
All services should be booked through thaitravelthai.com . (Thailand)
Confirmation
The confirmation of tour arrangemants in Laos & Vietnam is subject to insure of a Visa
at Laotian
or Vietnamese Embassy in bongkok or in passenger's home/country. The confirmation of tour
arrangements in Cambodia is subject to visa approval by the Cambodian authorities. |