South of Vietnam and Cambodia trip is combinated between the highlights of the two countries, this trip goes from the hustle and bustle of Saigon, the legendary Cu Chi tunnels to the lush green rice basket of Vietnam, the Mekong delta and finish at the majestic Angkor complex and vibrant Phnom Penh. It is a memorable journey of both history and...

Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh city - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Can Tho – Cai Rang Market – Chau Doc – Speed Boat to Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by Road or By Speed Boat - Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap Departure
Tour Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)/Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Tour Type: Landscape, Nature, Culture and History
Activity Level: Regular itinerary, moderate walking
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
Day 03: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (My Tho) - Can Tho (B, L)
Day 04: Can Tho – Cai Rang Market – Chau Doc (B)
Day 05: Chau Doc – Speed Boat to Phnom Penh (B)
Day 06: Phnom Penh (B)
Day 07: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by Road or By Speed Boat (B)
Day 08: Siem Reap (B)
Day 09: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (B)
Day 10: Siem Reap - Departure

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (D)

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel.

Afternoon, we will visit to the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam, the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get good shots for our memory of the big, modern city of Vietnam then we continue our city tour with visits Ben Thanh market- here we can experience our Vietnamese Southern daily life.

Evening transfer to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

This morning, we depart for Tay Ninh, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the Holy See of the Cao Dai religion. We arrive at noon and take time to admire the daily ceremony. We enjoy lunch before driving to visit the former Viet Cong guerilla base of the Cu Chi tunnels, where we will gain an insight of the sacrifices and hardships of the Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. If time permits, we can explore the bustling Ben Thanh market to find something interesting to take home from Vietnam’s oldest and busiest market.

Day 03: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (My Tho) - Can Tho (B, L)

At 08.00 we leave Ho Chi Minh City behind and head to Vietnam's rice basket, the Mekong Delta. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Next we will have a boat ride on the Mekong, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. Then we process to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 04: Can Tho – Cai Rang Market – Chau Doc (B)

This morning board our boat for a visit to the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. Continue on to a fruit orchard where you can sample the tropical fruits grown in this region and try some local tea. In the afternoon, we drive deeper to Chau Doc. On arrival, visit Sam Mountain for sunset, with its breathtaking views over rice paddies to the Cambodian border. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 05: Chau Doc – Speed Boat to Phnom Penh (B)

Early morning take a speed boat to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel. We spend the full afternoon to visit Royal Palace which visit to the silver pagoda with their compound afterwards we continue to visit National Museum as well as to learn more about the pre-Angkor period, Angkor period and Post Angkor.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 06: Phnom Penh (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, then we drive 16km south-west of Phnom Penh to visit Cheon Ek known askilling field during the Khmer Rouge regime then we return to Phnom Penh for visiting Toul Sleng Museum which is former high school after Khmer Rouge came to power and then they turn it into prison that most of people now called Genocide Museum or S21. Afternoon, we will enjoyed most of our time in the

Russian Market and along the river front for a nice drink on the FCC roof top with a nice view of Phnom Penh and Sunset over the French colonial building.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 07: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by Road or By Speed Boat (B)

This morning we will leave Phnom Penh early for our long journey to Siem Reap by overland or boat. The journey today will take approximately 6hours, which you can enjoy, the lovely countryside with a green rice field and many plantations from local farmer or a largest Lake in South-East Asia with a fascinating floating village in Cambodia. Afternoon, we will explore Angkor wat and Phnom Bakheng for sunset overview of Angkor Complex.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 08: Siem Reap (B)

In the morning, we will explore Angkor Thom the site of the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Visit the South Gate, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. Then, we visit Ta Prohm, which many consider to be the most charming of all the temples.

In full afternoon exploring Bantaey Srei also Landmine rehabilitation center.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 09: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (B)

Today after breakfast we take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake to see the ancient and interesting way of life on the water includes Artisan D’angkor or enjoy more temple around the Angkor area. The rest of the is free.

Day 10: Siem Reap – Departure

Transfer via: International Flight on our own arrangement

After breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our flight home or continue our adventure routes.

What is included?

•    Vietnam visa approval letter
•    All transfer and transportation vehicle with air-conditioning
•    Hotel accommodation base on twin sharing
•    English speaking tour guide or ( other on request)
•    Meals as stated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
•    Boat trip in Mekong, Tone Sap lake
•    Entrance fees and water

What is excluded?

•    Visa to Cambodia
•    International and domestic airfare
•    Transfer and guide on free time
•    Other meals and drinks
•    Other optional and activities
•    Travel insurance
•    Personal expense