Guide

Local English speaking Guide

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights) Accommodation in Twin/ Double sharing except overnight at local homestay or on train All transport within Vietnam and Cambodia (including airport pick up & see off), as per itinerary All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide. Speed boat Chau Doc - Phnompenh Entrance fees as per itinerary Meals as indicated in the program

Optional

*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Transport

Car, boat

Meals

7 Breakfast 3 Lunch 3 Dinner

Not included:

Others

Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner in the accommodation. International flights and taxes Visa or Passport Fees Travel Insurance while in Cambodia Tips, laundry and gratuities Meals not marked on itinerary, and bottled water

Flights

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Day 1 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Upon your arrival in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called “Saigon” by many locals, your guide will welcomed you at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel for check–in. Your room is at disposal from 14:00. Free at leisure to relax in the rest of the day.

Optional: We introduce the one-of-a-kind traditional performance which are found nowhere else than in Vietnam: Water Puppet Show where puppets are performed on water stage with folk music, presenting ancient tales, folklores and daily life in Vietnamese countryside.

If you’re interested in the shows, please contact our travel consultants to book.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Activities: Welcome to sprawling Saigon! Spend your free time to relax, unwind or explore the downtown by your own.
Day 2 Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City

08:00 After breakfast at hotel, tour guide will pick you up to transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels (30km to 40 km from center districts of Saigon). At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command center and kitchens. If be interested, you have opportunity to descend the tunnels to understand how harshly the Vietnam guerrillas live during the war.

Then drive back to the city. Have lunch at local restaurant.

13:30 Proceed to discover the largest city in Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh city with its most prominent attractions such as Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office.

17:00 After touring most recognized sights, return to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Activities: Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, discover the underground system and learn about the struggles of life in wartime.
Day 3 Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be - Can Tho
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be - Can Tho

This morning you will be transferred to Cai Be. Reaching Cai Be at around 9:30, we will firstly visit Cao Dai Temple Cai Be with the Caodaism, an unique religion in this region; and Cai Be Catholic Church. Afterwards, you will get on the boat and transfer to visit both of Cai Be land market and floating market to observe the locals’ life as well as distinguishing the land market from the floating one.

Leaving the two markets, you will have chance to learn more about the daily life of local people by visit orchid garden and listen to "tai-tu music" - traditional folk song in the South of Vietnam. You’ll then spend one hour rowing boats to observe and sight-see the beautiful island. Return to the boat and shift to local restaurant in Tan Phong Island, where you can have relaxing time to enjoy local fruits and lunch here.

Following the break, you will have an opportunity to experience the ferry boat with the local people to go through Tien River. Car wait for picking you up in the opposite side to transfer to Can Tho. Free to discover city by yourselves. Overnight in Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Activities: Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong delta explore tour begins with a short drive south, leaving the city behind and entering the rural landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Passing motorbikes piled high with goods, large water buffalos working in the fields and school children cycling to school, you will be entertained by the endlessly entertaining scenery.
Day 4 Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc

Early wake up with a “should not be missed” floating market in Can Tho. Travel along the Mekong and the natural network of canals by motor boat and sampan under the shadows of water coconut trees. Taste seasonal fruits right from the orchard, meet friendly locals, and visit the region’s lively floating markets.

Northwest of Can Tho meanwhile, and a stone’s throw from the Cambodian border, is the ebullient town of Chau Doc, south of which Sam Mountain provides a welcome undulation in the surrounding plains. The opening of the border here has brought a steady stream of travellers going on to Phnom Penh by boat

Afternoon, land transfer to Chau Doc and spend one night at this small town before heading to Phnompenh next morning

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Activities: Early wake up with a “should not be missed” floating market in Can Tho. Travel along the Mekong and the natural network of canals by motor boat and sampan under the shadows of water coconut trees. Taste seasonal fruits right from the orchard, meet friendly locals, and visit the region’s lively floating markets.

Transfer by road to Chau Doc in the afternoon
Day 5 Day 5: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

Have breakfast at hotel.Head to the boat station, take speed boat to Phnom Penh. Transfer to your hotel and have a short rest. Then visit significant landmarks of Phnom Penh: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Activities: Transfer by speed boat to Phnom Penh. Visit significant landmarks of Phnom Penh and overnight here
Day 6 Day 6: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

07:45 Transfer to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap (6 hour drive). Your guide will be not with you on bus but he/she will meet you in Siem Reap. The bus will stop at Arunras Restaurant for restroom and where you can find your own meals or snack before continue to final destination. Upon arrival Siem Reap, meet your guide at Borei Seang Nam station and transfer to check in at hotel for refreshment.

This afternoon, take a fun by Rermork “Tuk Tuk” ride to visit the Angkor National Museum, learn about “the Legend Revealed” and see how the Khmer Empire has been established during the golden period. Continue to Preah Ang Check Preah Angkor, the secret place where local people go praying for good luck or safe journey. Tonight enjoy buffet dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at Amazon or Kulen II restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Activities: Transfer to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap. In the afternoon, take a fun by Rermork “Tuk Tuk” ride to visit the Angkor National Museum and Preah Ang Check Preah Angkor. Enjoy buffet dinner with Apsara Dance performance.
Day 7 Day 7: Siem Reap – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Phnom Bakheng
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Siem Reap – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Phnom Bakheng

Morning, visit to jungle Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Begin tour to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, start from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Afternoon, explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Last but not least, view a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Activities: Explore some of the most significant temples of Angkor Complex: Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat.
Day 8 Day 8: Siem Reap Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Siem Reap Departure

Our trip comes to an end after breakfast, with no further activities planned. If you are spending more time in Siem Reap we can help you to book additional nights accommodation just contact your sales agent. Free until transfer to Siem Reap International airport for boarding home sweet home or next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA

Activities: Free until transfer to airport for departure flight.

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Mighty Mekong River From South Vietnam To North Cambodia 8 D

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Itinerary of your trip Mighty Mekong River From South Vietnam To North Cambodia 8 D

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be - Can Tho

Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc

Day 5: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

Day 6: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

Day 7: Siem Reap – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Phnom Bakheng

Day 8: Siem Reap Departure

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