Southern Vietnam & Cambodia
- Overview
- Map
- Detailed Itinerary
- Price
- Accommodation
- Inclusion
Overview
-Visit Ho Chi Minh bustling city and explore the tunnels for learning about the hard life during wartime
-Observe the colourful daily life of locals along the Mekong river
-Learn about dark side and painful history of Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge
-Explore amazing Angkor temples and observe the local life on Tonle Sap lake by boat
Map
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01
Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (Vietnam)
Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 02
Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels which are a maze of underground passages used by the Vietnamese communists during the Vietnam War as protection against the American air raids. After lunch, visit the War Remnants museum–it exhibited the old military equipment from the Vietnam War. Continue to visit the Reunification palace, formerly the Presidential palace that was the sight of South Vietnam’s surrender in April 1975. Walk down to see Notre Dame Cathedral then finish at General Post Office.
Day 03
Mekong Delta (B, L)
You will explore Ben Tre through a scenic boat ride along the river, witnessing traditional brick making, exploring coconut workshops and immerse yourself in local music. Then, you take a leisurely walk to a farmer's house crafting sleep mats, journey through coconut groves and local villages via tuk-tuk. After that, you will enjoy a rowing boat ride along palm tree-lined canals, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 04
Ho Chi Minh City – Bus to Phnom Penh (B) (Cambodia)
Transfer to the bus station to take an express bus to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 05
Phnom Penh (B, L)
Transfer to visit the main sights including Royal palace, Silver pagoda, Friendship and Independence monuments, National museum and Wat Phnom. After lunch, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide museum, the site is a former high school where was used as a prison by the communist Khmer Rouge and transfer to the Killing Fields where large numbers of people were killed and buried by the communist Khmer Rouge.
Day 06
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)
Transfer by private transport to Siem Reap. En route, stop at Skoun town to visit spider local market and before reaching Siem Reap, we will make another stop at Kampong Kdei, an ancient bridge from the Angkor era that was built in the 12th century.
Day 07
Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L, D)
Transfer to visit Angkor Thom including Elephant terrace, Leper King terrace, Baphuon, Royal enclosure, Phimeanakas, Bayon temple and Ta Prohm temple. After lunch, visit Angkor Wat which is one of the 7 wonders of the world. In the evening, enjoy dinner in front of a traditional dancing show at the Apsara Theatre.
Day 08
Banteay Srey – Big Circuit (B, L)
You will enjoy the sunrise at Angkor Wat (Optional) and spend the whole morning exploring the greatest fine-art of the Angkor Empire at Banteay-Srey temple. After lunch, visit the Grand Circuit of temples: Preah Khan, Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Neak Poan and Ta Som. Late afternoon, you will enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup temple.
Day 09
Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake – Departure (B)
Enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake. This is a great opportunity to learn about the life of the locals in this village then get back to the airport for your own departure flight home.
Price
Number of Participants | Superior Category US$/Pax | Deluxe Category US$/Pax | Luxury Category US$/Pax |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1725 | 2044 | 2486 |
2 | 999 | 1173 | 1399 |
3 | 852 | 1018 | 1245 |
4 | 764 | 920 | 1133 |
5 | 712 | 864 | 1083 |
6 | 686 | 831 | 1051 |
7 | 668 | 812 | 1032 |
8 | 647 | 796 | 1007 |
Sing - Sup | 185 | 344 | 577 |
Accommodation
Destination | Superior Category | Deluxe Category | Luxury Category |
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Ho Chi Minh City | Queen Ann Hotel www.queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room | Eden Star Saigon Hotel Edenstarsaigonhotel.com Premium Deluxe Room | Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room |
Phnom Penh | G Mekong Hotel www.gmekonghotel.com Superior Room | Frangipani Royal Palace Frangipanipalacehotel.com Deluxe Room | Palace Gate Hotel www.palacegatepp.com Royal Deluxe Room |
Siem Reap | Hari Residence & Spa www.hariresidence.com Deluxe Room | Tara Angkor Hotel www.taraangkorhotel.com Superior Room | Borei Angkor Resort www.boreiangkor.com Deluxe Room |
Inclusion
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodations
- Express bus Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh
- English speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicles
- Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- Boat trip
- Mineral water
- All taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- Flight to Vietnam / from Cambodia
- Early check-in & Late check-out at hotels
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping, gratuities
- Other drinks
- Surcharge for peak season
- Any other services not mentioned above
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