Take a leisurely boat ride under the shadows of the water coconut palm trees, Visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets. Admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian Border. Cruise upstream to Phnompenh from the Lower Mekong River. Discover Khmer history in Phnom Penh and visit the killing field of Choeung Ek. Bargain with traders at the grand Russian Market in Phnom Penh.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
In the morning
At 8: 00 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for
My Tho. On the way to My Tho, we will see the beautiful rice fields and buffaloes. In My Tho, we will enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River through Bao Dinh Natural Canal, which is lined with stilt houses and fruit plantations.
In the afternoon
We will arrive in
Tortoise Island. A lunch with traditional Vietnamese Food will be served in the orchard. After lunch, we continue to enjoy a boat ride through
Tan Thach Natural Canal in
Ben Tre and cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees.
Next, we will visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. After trekking through the fruit plantation on Thoi An Island, we will enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motor boat. We proceed to Can Tho via Vinh Long and visit the snake market and check in on arrival.
In the evening
Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho – Long Xuyen – Chau Doc
In the morning
After breakfast, we will take the boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (the Bassac River). And then we will visit
the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets, which are the most original ones and bustling places of the region.
Besides, we will have a chance to see how the Vietnamese vermicelli soup was made and then roam into the village to get in touch with the local people and experience how to pass a
“Monkey Bridge”, which is built by only one bamboo.
In the afternoon
We will stop for lunch and then proceed to
Chau Doc via Long Xuyen to visit
the Thot Not Bird Sanctuary. We will check in on arriving in Chau Doc and then admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border and visit the caved pagoda.
In the evening
Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc – PhnomPenh
In the morning
We will have breakfast then take a rowing boat trip through the floating village to visit a fish farm and see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish from their floating houses.
In the afternoon
We will visit the Cham Minority in their traditional weaving village. From 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, we will be transferred to a speed boat for the journey to
Phnom Penh. We will arrive at
Sisowath Tourist Dock in
Phnom Penh at around 2:00 PM.
In the evening
You will be picked up and transferred to hotel. You enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in
Phnom Penh
Day 4: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
In the morning
After breakfast, we will be picked up at the hotel and then take the city tour to visit the
National Museum of
Khmer Art, the Silver Pagoda, in the same grounds as the Royal Palace and the renowned Central Market.
In the afternoon
We will learn about the reign of terror during the hated Khmer Rouge regime by visiting
the Killing Fields of the Choeung Ek and
the Genocide Museum. Before returning to the hotel, we will visit the famous
Wat Phnom.
After the visit, we will be transferred to Pochentong Airport to board a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
In the evening
Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor
In the morning
After breakfast, we take an extensive tour around the magical temple city of Angkor Wat.
In the afternoon
We will spend a half-day to Visit
Prasat Ravan, Banteay Dei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say and
Tevoda. At the end of the day, we will enjoy the glorious sunset at
Pnom Bakheng.
In the evening
Dinner is on your account. You enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor
In the morning
You will get up early to watch the spectacular sunrise over
Angkor Wat and have breakfast at your hotel. Then we will visit
Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of the Elephants and
the Terrace of the Leper King.
In the afternoon
We will par visits to the
Grand Circuit including Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Baksei Chamkrong and the South Gate of Angkor Thom.
In the evening
Dinner is on your account. You stay the night at your chosen hotel in
Siem Reap.
Day 7: Siem Reap – Departure
There are no activities planned for your final day. After your breakfast at the hotel, you feel free to explore Siem Reap until you are transferred to the airport for departure. Finish your unforgettable tour. Good bye & see you again!
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