SOUTH OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA 9 DAYS
This program combines the hidden charm of Vietnam and the mystical treasures of Angkor in Cambodia with a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and traditional lifestyle found throughout the Mekong Delta... Added to this is the majestic Angkor complex and vibrant Phnom Penh. It is a memorable journey of both history and culture.
DAY 01 SAIGON ARRIVAL (-/L/D)
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat international airport. Welcome upon arrival. Transfer to the city. Visit of the Old Colonial Residential District and discovery of the city center adorned with elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings including the Hotel de Ville (City Hall), Opera House, Notre Dame Basilica, Post Office. Dinner and night in Saigon.
Saigon - The biggest city in Vietnam
Day 02 SAIGON - CU CHI – SAIGON (B/L/D) 150 km
Breakfast. Transfer to visit Cu Chi tunnels, Cu Chi Tunnel is 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City in the Northwest. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi’s military and people during the 30-year struggle longtime and fierce to fight invading enemy to receive independence, freedom for motherland. It also is the special architecture lying deeply underground with many stratums, nooks and crannies as complex as a cobweb, having spares for living, meeting and fighting with total lengths over 200 km.
Return to Saigon .
Free for shopping.
Dinner and night in Saigon.
Day 03 SAIGON- CAIBE – Night on boat in Mekong delta (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Transfer to the Mekong delta. Arrive in Cai Be and embark on a local sampan boat for a journey through the numerous arroyos and be captivated by the serenity of the Mekong Delta. Visit an ancient colonial house and a traditional plant for puffed rice. In the late afternoon, have fun in a cooking demonstration on board - an interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to cook some Vietnamese traditional dishes.
Farewell dinner and overnight on board.
Day 04 MEKONG DELTA- VisitCai Be Floating Market(B/L/D)
Early breakfast on board (7h00) before checking-out and embarking on a local sampan boat and sail through small arroyos to explore the vibrant Cai Be’s floating market.
After the visit, continue to Cantho.
Take a bicycle tour to visit Cantho.
Dinner and night in Cantho.
Day 05 CANTHO - CHAUDOC (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Early morning departure to visit Cai Rang floating market.
Cai Rang Floating Market, about 6km from Can Tho City,is the most famous and biggest
floating market in the Mekong Delta.From the early morning, the waterway becomes a
maze of hundreds of boats packed with fruits, vegetables, plants, foods, etc...
Sellers hang a sample of what they have from the top of a long pole so that
buyers can see from a distance what they are selling...
Continue to Chaudoc. Visit Chau Doc. Dinner and night in Chau Doc.
Day 06 CHAU DOC – PHNOM PENH(B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Take a boat trip to Phnom Penh.
Arrive in Phnom Penh. In the afternoon visit to Phnom Penh, pleasant and modern city: the National Museum, the historical memory of Phnom Penh, with numerous archaeological finds of the Khmer culture, the Royal Palace, the Throne Room and the hall where dances were held court; Silver Pagoda, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, owes its name to the riches stored inside: the floor covered with over 5000 pieces of silver statues of solid gold, silver and crystal, the Emerald Buddha studded with diamonds, precious masks used in court dances and other fabulous treasures. Dinner and night in Phnom Penh.
Day 07 PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for taking flight to Siem Reap.
On arrival direct transfer to visit Rolous group with Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko temple.
Siem Reap Situated near the Tonle Sap, Angkor was the beautiful capital of the Khmer kingdom from the ninth to the fourteenth century. Rediscovery by the French in the second half of 1800, has now become "World Heritage" by UNESCO. In the afternoon visit a fishing village and boat trip on Tonle Sap.
Day 08 FULL DAY ANGKOR WAT VISIT (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit the city of Angkor Thom, whose most impressive building is the Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Elephant terrace and Terrace of Leper king.
In the afternoon visit Angkor Wat, a spectacular temple in honor of Vishnu, built as a mausoleum for King Suryavarman II, who reigned between 1112 and 1152. Its architecture is the perfect union between symmetry and spiritual essence and its bas-reliefs of the Khmer art here reaches heights of formal perfection and end the day with sunset from Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Angkor Wat - the symbol of Cambodia
Day 09 SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning excursion to Banteay Srey the Citadel of Women, a jewel of angkoriana, and Banteay Samre with interesting bas-reliefs representing scenes from mythology and Ta Promh. Check out hotel and in the afternoon free until time transfer to airport for departure.