Cambodia Thailand Conflict
We are scheduled for the VCT tour on Oct. 15, 2025. I just read that Thailand and Cambodia are fighting each other along their shared border. Previously, I never paid any attention to this area. I realize that Tauck would never jeopardize our safety. My enthusiasm for the trip has greatly diminished.
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Things could change either way before then, so don’t expect Tauck to make any changes or announcements
loves2travel2 I agree with British...I'm scheduled for the December 2025 VCT tour. If it happens, great, if not...on to the next scheduled tour. Safety is always first and Tauck wouldn't jeopardize our safety.
I spoke with Tauck yesterday regarding the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. I was told since the tour doesn't start up until October, the operation team will not start monitoring the situation until September. We are arriving two days earlier. I am hesitant to apply for the required Visas too early in case the tour is cancelled. I also don't want to reserve the Halong Bay excursion until the tour is a confirmed go. Granted these things are a drop in the bucket compared to the tour price. It's just causing me a lot of angst!
loves2travel2 I understand your concern. if the trip doesn't take place, the visa will be a sunk cost; however, I am sure you would not be penalized for the Halong Bay excursion. I am planning to arrive a few days early and take part In that activity as well. I'm disappointed Halong Bay isn't included in the Tauck tour package...ugh
As i have mentioned before, the now rested Vietnam Cambodia Laos tour did include Halong Bay and it was an overnight too. So it’s obviously possible. We really enjoyed it.
Tauck still seems to want to keep tours at two weeks apart from Australia and New Zealand, so I guess it could be the reason they don’t include it.
Vietnam and Cambodia visas are very cheap. The Vietnam one for sure…. Think it was something like $10. When we went last year on a Mekong river cruise, the ship organized the Cambodia visa. The Vietnam one can be tricky to fill in, so might I suggest you get them anyway. We went with a group of friends and several were very frustrated by the process