Itinerary in Details:
Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh (L, D)
Morning arrival at Phnom Penh Airport. Transfer to your hotel. With your professional guide and prived car we start to visit Phnom Penh. Situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, the Cambodia's capital city look like a big village- town where French colonial influences can still be seen in old buildings restored. We will first go to see Wat Phnom Temple.Then we will visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The Palace is a magnificent example of Khmer architecture, it was built in 1866. You will see the Throne Hall and the Napoleon III Pavilion. Silver Pagoda is one of the richest shrines in the world. The floor is made of 5.000 silver tiles. Afternoon, visit of the National Museum, a Khmer red pavilion, which is dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th century), and some from the 4th century. Overnight at hotel in Phnompenh.
Day 2: PhnomPenh – Chau Doc (B, L, D)
8:30AM Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the boat pier for boarding to Chau Doc by Hang Chau Express boat or Victoria Express Boat. Arrive Chau Doc around 13:00PM. Pick up and transfer to your proposed hotel. Afternoon, visit the Sam Mountain with the caved pagoda, enjoy the sunset down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border from the summit of the mountain over the flat rice field. Welcome dinner and overnight at hotel in Chau doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc – Long Xuyen – Can Tho (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Take the motorized boat trip to visit the floating fish farm and the floating village, visit the local Cham minority village and her traditional weaving village. Depart for Long Xuyen, visit the bird Sanctuary in Thot Not and the incense stick making village. Check in upon arrival in Can Tho. Free for exploring the city on your own in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Can tho.
Day 4: Can Tho – Saigon (B, L, D)
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After breakfast. Visitors first take the boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river. The boat trip later takes you to the Cai Rang floating markets, which are the most original ones and bustling places of the region. Visitors will have the most probably tried the Vietnamese vermicelli soup. So, they will now go and see how it is made. Visitors then roam into the village to get in touch with the local people. Here, they have a chance to experience how to pass a " Monkey bridge " which is built by only one bamboo. Depart for Saigon city with stop over at Vinh Vong and My Tho town. Overnight hotel l in Saigon. |
Day 5: Saigon – Cuchi tunnel (B, L)
Morning we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Afternoon we spend a half day seeing some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!. Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh.
Day 6: Saigon Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel, free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Say goodbye Vietnam.
Accommodation Options
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Location |
Standard |
Superior |
First class |
Deluxe |
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Phnompenh |
Newyork 3* |
Phnompenh 4 * |
Phnompenh hotel 4* |
Intercontinental 5* |
|
Can Tho |
Ninh kieu 3* |
Ninh kieu 3* |
Golf Can Tho 4* |
Victoria Can Tho 4* |
|
Chau doc |
Chau Pho 3* |
Chau Pho 3* |
Victoria 4* |
Victoria Chau Doc 4* |
|
Saigon |
Le Duy 2* |
Liberty III 3* |
Rex 4* |
Sofitel Plaza 5* |
Tour includes:
• Tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• Speed boat Phnompenh – Chau Doc
• Private English speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant with local foods (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Boat cruise as stated
• Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
• Mineral Water and towel
• Government taxes & Service charges
Tour excludes:
• Vietnam visa
• Visa in Cambodia (available at the airport at 20 USD)
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
• Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities