Vietnam & Cambodia (8 days)
Saigon - CaiBe - Vinh long - Chau Doc - Phnompenh - Siem Reap
Duration: 10 days & 9 nightsStarts from: Sai Gon
Ends in: Siem Reap
We designs a superb trip for families and individuals, this is a marvelous blend of the Vietnamese Mekong World and the magnificence of the Cambodia’s Khmer civilization. Beginning in Saigon, explore the markets, peek into the Cu Chi Tunnels, and marvel at the Cao Dai religion. Drive to Cai Be Vinh Long, enjoy the boat from Vietnam’s Can Tho along the Mekong to Phnom Penh. Your journey finishes in Siem Reap, exploring the temples of the Angkor Civilization.
Immersed in these local communities and experience the best of these two cultures!
Details Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon (D)
Arrive in Saigon, greeted by your tour guide and transfer to the hotel. After noon time, the city tour will begin at Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay Market in the city's bustling Chinatown and end at a famous lacquer ware factory. Welcome dinner with delicious Saigon cuisine and overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Saigon – Mekong delta – Can Tho (B)
Depart Saigon and drive southward to the Cai Be.
Enjoy the sightseeing in Mekong which is translated in Vietnamese as “Nine Dragon River’ This is special experiences to see the real life of the local living along this river Delta. The visit includes the Candy factory, orchard garden, traditional music and have lunch with family in the garden. Crossing river to island by motorized boat, some part by oars boats and also by cycling to get the real sense of countryside. We will disembark the boat at Vinh Long pier and take the drive to Can Tho city where we will stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Cantho - Chau Doc (B)
After breakfast check out the hotel and head north-west to Chau Doc, situated on the Cambodian border. Transfer to Victoria Chau Doc Hotel on arrival. In the afternoon take a boat to visit the unique farms where fish are bred in wooden cages suspended under floating houses on the river. Continue by boat to visit a village of stilt houses belonging to the Cham minority where colorful traditional textiles are woven on old wooden looms. Return to dry land in time to drive up Sam Mountain to watch the sunset over the Cambodian border. Overnight at hotel in Chau Doc.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh by speed boat (B)
After breakfast board the speed boat to Phnom Penh. Visa formalities take about 45 minutes at the border and Cambodian visas must be issued before hand, as they are not available on the border at the present time. Continue by river to Phnom Penh. Meet our guide and transfer to hotel. This city was once considered one of the most beautiful in the Orient, and despite its recent turbulent history it still retains a colonial charm. Relax and have late lunch at the fine local restaurant. Then take a leisure tour to visit the centre market. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Phnom Penh (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, and Vat Phnom. Afternoon, go out the city to visit the Killing Field then back to the city to visit the Toul Sleng prison.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap by Speed boat – Angkor Thom (B)
After breakfast, we will be immediately transferred to the Boat Harbor to take an express motor craft from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, across the Tonle Sap Lake and upstream the Tonle Sap River. Before arriving in Siem Reap, we will pass by a floating village where the people move their houses. Depending on the dry or rainy season, low or high water. They have everything needed to make a good living by fishing and they have grocery shops as well as a school. Welcomed and transferred to Siem Reap for check-in hotel and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom: the Bayon temple, the Baphuan, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat (B)
After breakfast, visit the Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty, with giant trees growing hereby for centuries! Ta keo "Jewel of Crystal" is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and was erected at the end of the 10th century. The Ta keo is one of the rare temples where are almost no statues or bas-reliefs. Continue to visit the Thommanon, the Chau Say temples and the natural lake of Sras Srang. After lunch, visit Angkor Wat; The founder Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 had built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Enjoy the sunset over Angkor Complex at the top of Phnom Bakheng Mt. or Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Siem Reap - Departure (B)
After breakfast, free until the transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Cost: From US$720 /person
Include:
Hotel accommodation bases & daily breakfast
Transfer and Transport by private car/minivan
Speed boat tickets: Chau Doc-Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh-Siem Reap
English Speaking Guide
All entrance fees as per itinerary
Meals as indicated
Boat trip as mentioned in the program
