Vietnam and Cambodia, Feb 7-16 2024 COUPLES EDITION
Into the Wild Cambodia and Vietnam is a unique chance to take a moment for and your partner. To adventure and discover like you’ve never done before. To see new Southeast asia’s wonder, beauty, nature and culture. To, simply put, have a wild time with your partner, experience places that are on everyone’s bucket list, and try new things.
Welcome to Vietnam and Cambodia! Come unite in stunning countries in this beautiful, wild earth, and join me as we take in the beauty and embark on adventures throughout the cities and countryside of Southeast Asia! This is a couples retreat and not technically a photo retreat, but you can always ask me any questions or for tips throughout on how to capture the intense beauty of these locations.
Please read all the way through this page for all the information.
Imagine you and your partner having the time of your life, without having to do any planning, booking, or arranging? Leave it to me. Experiences you don’t have to lift a finger for or plan? CHECK. Delicious food? CHECK. Experiences you’ve never tried before? CHECK. Hiking/exploring/boating? CHECK.
Cost for this retreat is $4399 per couple for 9 nights. All lodging, most transportation (read below), and all meals and excursions during the retreat are included, and all couples get their own rooms. As this retreat is a bit different in key aspects, please read below for details:
You will fly into Hanoi, Vietnam to meet up with the group. We start the retreat on February 7, but you may fly in earlier if desired to rest before we begin.
Unlike other retreats I have offered, this does not begin and end in the same place, or same airports. We begin in Hanoi, Vietnam and we will end in Phnom Penh. The retreat will be over in Phnom Penh on February 16th at bedtime.
This retreat ends on the 16th of February at bedtime. You are responsible for your transport on the 16th of February to the airport or wherever your destination is. (This is so that people who are extending their trip can do so easily.)
Please ask if you have any questions. I’m reachable at wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com
Who:
This retreat is for the couple interested in maximum fun in beautiful and exotic countries. We will combine adventure with some peaceful relaxation and sightseeing and send you home feeling amazing. I am a firm believer that fun and adventure with your partner are a key part of maintaining a healthy relationship. Be prepared to rediscover each other and what originally drew you together!
Couples who come to this retreat should fall somewhat into these guidelines:
You and your partner want a trip that will break the mold of typical trips- it’s exotic, challenging to plan for yourself, and so unlike any other trip you’ve taken.
You enjoy nature and being out in it.
You want to try new things.
You look forward to having an epic time with your partner without having to do the work.
You are ready to unplug and have amazing experiences.
You are ready to gain friends of a similar outdoor and travel loving mindset.
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed 9 days to yourselves?
When:
February 7-16th. You DO NOT want to miss this. Fly in to the Hanoi, Vietnam airport on the 7th or earlier. Meet up with us on the 7th, whenever your flight lands is great. The retreat is over on the 16th in the late evening. You’ll be responsible for your own hotel on the 16th. Fly home on the 16th, either from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, or from Hanoi (please read above for details on how to make your ticket a round trip if desired, and note that you will need to get yourself to Hanoi).
What:
Below is the information on what you come away with from this retreat.
Cost for this retreat is $4399 per COUPLE for 9 nights. All lodging, food (minus alcohol), and transportation during the retreat is included (except snacks, souvenirs, alcohol . Each couple will have their own room. You just need to get yourselves to Hanoi and back to your home from Phnom Penh.
If you try this exact trip by yourself without Into the Wild as your guide, you’ll have a blast BUT you’ll end up paying a lot more :)
Come gain some new friends and have incredible experiences! Group travel is FUN.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We request that you be able to bike, hike, walk a lot, kayak, and generally be physically fit. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com
COVID-19 disclaimer: there will be no refunds due to pandemics or illness. In severe, unforseen circumstances determined by the retreat hosts, we will opt to postpone the retreat for an agreed upon time in 2024 or 2025.
If you are uncomfortable with travel during these uncertain times, we suggest that you wait until you feel more certainty to be wild with us :)
Other refund policy: Your ticket can be sold but not refunded. You can advertise to sell your ticket yourself, and we will post it on our instagram as well, should you not be able to attend.
these are the activities we have planned during the 10 days:
February 7: Arrive in Hanoi. Activity #1 TBA for those who arrive in the morning or day. Rest, sleep. Stay in Hanoi.
February 8: Ninh Binh day: visit Tam Coc and Van Long for scenic limestone hills which are dotted amongst emerald green rice paddies. Hike (4 hours, lots of uphill) Silver Cloud Peak in Cuc Phuong National Park. Stay in Hanoi overnight.
February 9: Halong Bay, with stay overnight on a luxury boat. Kayaking among the karst landscape.
February 10: Travel to Ho Chi Minh by plane, stay 2 nights.
February 11: Tour the Chi Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta.
February 12: Morning flight to Siem Reap. Visit Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. In the evening we will visit a Cambodian performance- not to be missed.
February 13: Return to Angkor Wat for sunrise and more exploration. Transfer to Phnom Penh.
February 14: Morning tour of Killing Fields (this can be intensely emotional, so it’s optional of course, but important for realizing Cambodia’s true history) followed by bike tour through small Cambodian villages, rice paddies and food. Spa treatments at night and Dinner in the Dark (a tribute to those who are blind in Cambodia)
February 15: 4 hour bus ride for a beach day at Koh Rong with lots of beach adventures plus relaxation.
February 16: One more beach day, evening transport back to Phnom Penh for flight home the next day. Into the Wild is officially over at bed time, and you can either fly home from Phnom Penh on the 16th, or get your own transfer back to Hanoi so you can do a round trip ticket from home.
A reminder: your expenses for this retreat exclude flights to and from Southeast Asia, but do include all breakfasts and lunches, and dinners. We cover lodging, activities, transport, etc! this retreat includes a few hopper flights.
Time is rare for couples to get out and explore and adventure without having to worry about any details. We have a whole itinerary of awesome things to do- experiences you’ll never forget!
Ready to book? See directions on the bottom of this page!
Things to note:
Cambodia and Vietnam may require that you be fully vaccinated. Please review requirements for your country.
You’ll need to apply for a Visa, which is easy and I will help you do this. (If you’re not a citizen of USA, please read up on Visas for these two countries from your own country.)
Please be an adventurous eater. The food here is incredible, and we will be eating at street vendors to luxury restaurants.
February is the best month weather-wise to travel to these locations. Nonetheless, this trip may have extreme temps. It might get very hot. And humid. It will be worth it.
As mentioned above, please make sure you are in the physical condition to do the activities planned with the group.
Please pack lightly. Consider your main luggage to be about 42L size, and bring a small carry-on.
