Explorer Along Mekong Delta Of Vietnam To Cambodia

Description

EXPLORER ALONG MEKONG DELTA OF VIET NAM TO CAMBODIA

Ho Chi Minh → Can Tho → Chau Doc → Phnom Penh → Siem Reap

Come with us to explore the ancient worlds of Saigon and the Khmer Empire on this 8 day tour you will remember for a lifetime. Discover the life and energy of Saigon. Drift down the peaceful canals of the Mekong Delta. Meet locals and share a traditional meal with them. Learn about Phnom Penh’s violent […]

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Activities:

When you arrive at the Tan Son Nhat International airport you’ll be met at the baggage claim by our friendly guide. Just look for the sign with our Viet Heritage Travel logo and your name. We’ll get you to your hotel and see that you’re comfortable, plus we’ll give you an introduction to the city at the same time. Then the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, and explore the area.

Saigon is a city that never sleeps and offers a plethora of great restaurants and bars catering to all tastes, from street food vendors to the rooftop bar at the Rex Hotel, where international correspondents covered the Vietnam War and where the U.S. military attaché’s press briefing was held daily and dubbed the “Five O’clock Follies”. Whatever your interests, be sure to ask your guide for personal recommendations.

Meals: N/A

Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels

Activities:

We’ll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a major part of the Vietnam-American War and a fascinating day trip– explore the mysterious tunnels, find hidden doors and once-deadly traps. After lunch we’ll go back to HCMC and spend the afternoon either visiting the War Remnants Museum or the Presidential Palace, whichever you prefer. Then stroll around the city’s colonial streets in the evening to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included: Car, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Can Tho

Activities:

From Ho Chi Minh we’ll take a short drive through lush green rice fields into the Mekong Delta and the town of My Tho. We’ll stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a hand-rowed sampan boat down the mighty Mekong, drifting under the shade of coconut trees through the river’s natural canals. You’ll get to see wooden stilt houses, aromatic fruit plantations and traditional fishing villages built along the banks. At Tortoise Islet we’ll stop to have lunch in an orchard garden, then continue down the river to An Khang. If you’d like, we can take a short bicycle tour (you can apply for a private tour if time permits) and enjoy seasonal fruit, honey, and tea to the beautiful sounds of southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local musicians. In one of the small river villages you can taste delicious, hand-made coconut candies while you experience the idyllic rural lifestyle. In the evening we’ll head to Can Tho and make sure you’re comfortable in your hotel, then you can have some time to visit the bustling Can Tho Market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included: N/A, Tour Guide, Can Tho Hotel, Cultural

Day 4: Can Tho – Long Xuyen – Chau Doc

Activities:

Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to Cai Rang floating markets (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to pass a “Monkey bridge” which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc via Long Xuyen to visit the crocodile farm. Check in on arriving in Chau Doc. Admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border, visit the Caved pagoda. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Chau Doc Hotel

Day 5: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

Activities:

Breakfast at your hotel. Take a morning speed boat ~ 4.5 hours to Phnom Penh. Visa on arrival at Cambodia border (20 usd each, 1 photo 3x4cm) local Cambodian guide meet at Phnompenh boat pier and transfer to hotel. Free time for relaxing or visit Russian Market

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 6: Phnom Penh Tour – Siem Reap

Activities:

The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and then the National Museum, which is dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period from 9th to 15th century, but some date from as early as the 4th century. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred temple in the country.
Then transfer to airport for a light to Siem Reap. Arrive in Siem Reap, pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Free time

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 7: Siem Reap Tour

Activities:

Early morning, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art. And continue exploring the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom. City & Bayon Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lipper King Terrace and Royal Palace . Enclosure area and visit one more ruin in Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to Ta Prom Temple.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 8: Siem Reap Departure

Activities:

You have free time in the morning until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your next destination.

This is the end your tour in South of Vietnam and Cambodia with Viet Heritage Travel. We thank you for joining us on this incredible experience to explore all the wonders of Vietnam. Goodbye, and we hope to see you again next time! Viet Heritage Travel can also arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations. And f you love explore our country more, you can get our Vietnam tours for more choices!

Meals: Breakfast

Included: Plane, Tour Guide,…,Heritage