Highlight South Vietnam-Cambodia

Duration: 8 Days

Highlights: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong delta – Phnom Penh- Siem Riep - Angkor Wat

8 Days combines the hidden charm of Vietnam and the mystical treasures of Angkor in Cambodia. The packages cover all of the must-see destinations in Vietnam and Cambodia, deeply explore the local lifestyle and the pristine beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Type of tour: Group tour (Private tour upon request)
Standard: 3star
Departure: Daily
Best time to travel: Sep - Oct - Nov - Apr - May- June

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city half day – Cu Chi tunnels half day tour (B/L)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta full day (B/L)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh – Phnom Penh by bus (B)
Day 5: Phnom Penh half day city – Siem Riep (B/L)
Day 6: Siem Riep – Full day temple tour (B/L/D)
Day 7: Siem Riep – Tonle Sap lake half day (B, L)
Day 8: Siem Riep departure (B)
Day 1: Arrival - Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive to Tan Son Nhat airport, be picked up and transfer to your hotel for check in if room is available (check-in time is 14.00). Relaxing after a long flight. O/N at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Activities: Airport pick up
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city half day – Cu Chi tunnels half day tour (B/L)

( 7.30AM – 18.00 )

AM: HCM City: We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, (optional Ben Thanh Market - only drop off).
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit Cu Chi tunnels - an incredible system including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Visiting here, you will find out why Vietnam was the winner in the war. Return to Sai Gon.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hochiminh Hotel
Activities: HCM city tour, Cu Chi tour
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta full day (B/L)

Depart Saigon by road for Mekong Delta and its gateway city of My Tho, located 72 km south west of the city. Board a riverboat for an excursion across the Mekong through islands covered with lush flora and small rural communities. Cruise to Thoi Son Island where you will have the opportunity to visit a local house and taste some of the fruits that are grown locally in the orchards. Parkway in orchards, tasting tropical fruits. Lunch is at a local restaurant where you will have the chance to sample a local specialty: ‘elephant ear' fish.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
O/N at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch
Accommodation: Ho CHi Minh Hotel
Activities:Mekong delta boat trip
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh – Phnom Penh by bus (B)

Morning: Get Express bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh around 7 hours
Optional to get flight instead
Up on arrival to Phnom Penh, check in hotel. O/N at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Activities: Bus to Phnom Penh from Ho Chi Minh
Day 5: Phnom Penh half day city – Siem Riep (B/L)

Morning after breakfast at hotel, enjoy Phnom Penh city tour visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda that located in the same compound. Next, visit Toul Sleng, the Genocide Museum (S 21). We stop at Russian Market for souvenir shopping and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon transfer to Siem Reap by express bus or van (no tour guide), optional by flight instead. Arrival Siem Reap pick up by our driver and transfer to your selected hotel. Dinner on own account and overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at local restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Activities: Phnom Penh half day city, transfer to Siem Riep
Day 6: Siem Riep – Full day temple tour (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we begin to visit Angkor Wat the “7th Wonders’ of the World” and the world largest temple with excellent masterpiece of carvings, sculptures and perfect structure. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we visit the impressive South Gate of Angkor Thom. Then, we visit Bayon, the second main temple of Cambodia after Angkor Wat. After that, we visit Baphoun which is an enormous Hindu mountain temple constructed in early 11th century. Next, we walk along the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. After that, we explore Ta Prom, another Buddhist temple covered by dense tropical forest where Tomb Raider Movie was filmed. Visit Banteay Kdei, a grand Buddhist temple built in late 12th century. Sras Srong, 1000 year old man-made lake. We could either visit sunset Pre Rup Temple. Back to town, Buffet dinner with Khmer traditional show at local restaurant and overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch, Dinner at local restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Activities: Full day temple
Day 7: Siem Riep – Tonle Sap lake half day (B, L)

After breakfast hotel excursion to Chong Kneas Floating Village, take a ride by traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake to experience the fishermen life. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. Back to town, enjoy duty free shopping international brand products at the T Gallery by DFS. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon free on own leisure. Dinner on own account and overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch at local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Activities: Boat trip tour
Day 8: Siem Riep departure (B)

After breakfast free on own leisure till time to pick up at hotel for transferring to your next destination. Tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Accommodation: N/A
Activities: Airport transfer

Tour includes:

Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Free Approval letter of Vietnam visa on arrival (1 month, single entry)
Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
Accommodation: twin sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one
English or French speaking guide
Entrance fee to indicated sights
Boat trip in Tonle Sap lake, Mekong Delta
A/C Express bus Ho Chi Minh – Phnom Penh – Siem Riep
Government tax and services charge

Tour excludes:

Personal expense
Tips and gratitude
Visa stamping fee (Vietnam $25/person, Cambodia: $30/person)
Any optional additional tours or activities during free time
Others not clearly mentioned

Hotel in used:

Cities	Option 3* hotel	Option 4* hotel
Ho Chi Minh	Cap Town hotel, Happy Land hotel, Lavender hotel/superior room	Golden Central hotel, Harmony hotel, Saigon Palace hotel/deluxe room
Phnom Penh	Samnang Laor hotel/Superior room or Similar	Asian Tune, V Hotel/Superior room or Similar
Siem Riep	Holy Angkor, Angkor Magic Tree hotel/Superior	Treasure oasis, Sokharoth Hotel/Superior room

Special note:

Check in time to the hotels is 2PM and check out time is 12PM. Early check in and late check out fees (if applied) will be paid on your account.
We highly recommend passengers buy travel insurance in your country in advance for your trip in Vietnam.
Your holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia can start in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap or Phnom Penh up to your arrival flight.
Our price is: Not including international flight ticket from India to Vietnam and from Siemriep to India and we recommend you should book international flight ticket from your side to get better airfare because of exchange rate and airport tax

If You want to take Vietnam - Cambodia Packages for 14days, Please refer the itinerary here!

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