Tour of Cambodia and southern Vietnam’s highlights in 12 days

Our friendly guide will meet you at the Siem Reap airport and transport you to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Siem Reap.

In the “Great City” of Angkor Thom, you will explore the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace perimeter, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King in the morning with your professional guide. lunch at a local restaurant

Angkor Wat

Visit the most renowned and majestic Angkor Wat Temple in the afternoon. This architectural wonder was built in the 12th century and encompasses over 210 hectares of land. With several halls with columns, libraries, pavilions, water-filled courtyards, and ponds, as well as bas-reliefs depicting the Ramayana and daily life at the time of Angkor’s building. We appreciate the sunset at Prae Rup Temple at the conclusion of the day. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Visit Banteay Srei, considered as the crown treasure of ancient Khmer art (10th century). Then go to Banteay Samre, which was constructed in the third quarter of the 12th century. It comprises of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and flanked by two libraries, the southern example being exceptionally well-preserved. We will visit a small community where sugar palm production may be seen. Lunch at nearby eatery.

Tonle Sap

We will have a boat excursion on the Tonle Sap Lake in the afternoon. This is the biggest permanent freshwater lake in South East Asia, and it feeds into the Tonle Sap River, which joins the Mekong River near Phnom Penh. We shall see a “floating community” of fisherman, complete with floating schools, floating police stations, etc. It is comparable to a large floating hamlet on the lake, and the “village” moves from location to location according to water levels and current. Visit the Artisan d’Angkor and Phsar Cha local market. Overnight in Siem Reap.

* Option 1: From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh travel by air.

Enjoy a leisurely morning until our driver arrives at your hotel to transport you to the airport for your journey to Phnom Penh. Our driver will greet you at the airport and transport you to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

*Option 2: From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh travel by bus

Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation and bring you to the Siem Reap Bus Station for your trip to Phnom Penh. It takes around seven hours to reach Phnom Penh. Our driver will greet you at the airport and transport you to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Morning visits to the exclusive sections of the Royal Palace and the country’s holiest shrine, Silver Pagoda. We next go to the National Museum, which is solely devoted to Khmer art and sculpture. The bulk of the artifacts are from the Angkor era (9th to 15th centuries), however a few date back to the 4th century. Lunch at nearby eatery.

Royal Palace Phnom Penh

After lunch and a little break, it is not recommended to visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum. We continue to tour monuments, including the renowned temple of Wat Phnom, where the origins of Phnom Penh’s name are recorded.

Overnight spend in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast served at the hotel. Your time is at your leisure till our driver transfers you to Phnom Penh Port for your hydro foil from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc.

Overnight in Chau Doc.

Today, we will explore the town and its lively market before continuing to Sam Mountain. Visit the Caved pagoda and see the scenery from the peak down to the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Then, you will be taken to Can Tho while passing through picturesque rural landscapes. The hotel is located in Can Tho.

Today, you will be taken to the airport in preparation for your journey to Phu Quoc. Meet your driver upon arrival and go to your lovely Phu Quoc resort.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, followed by free time.

Bai Sao Beach – Phu Quoc

Breakfast at the hotel and prepare for your return trip to Saigon.

Saigon River

Both transfers will be organized.

We will pick you up in the morning and transport you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a significant element of the Vietnam-American War and a fantastic day excursion – explore the enigmatic tunnels, discover secret entrances and once-lethal traps. After lunch, we’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City and, depending on your preference, either visit the War Remnants Museum or the Presidential Palace. Then, in the evening, take a tour through the city’s colonial streets to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House, and City Hall.

Until your private vehicle comes to take you to the airport for your journey home, you have free time.

Your journey concludes with us. See you next time!