Along the Mekong River 11 days

Brief itinerary & map

Day 01: Saigon Arrival (L.D)
Day 02: Tây Ninh - Cu Chi - Saigon ( B.L.D)
Day 03: Saigon – Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (B.L.D)
Day 04: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B.L.D)
Da
y 05: Chau Doc – Phnompenh (B.L.D) by boat
Day 06: Phnompenh – Sunset on Mekong River (B)
Day 07: Phnompenh – Siemreap (B) by flight
Day 08: Siemreap (B)
Day 09: Siemreap (B)
Day 10: Siemreap (B)
Day 11: SiemReap - Departure (B)
 

Detail itinerary

Day 01: Saigon Arrival (L.D)
altArrive at Tan San Nhat airport, welcomed by our local guide and transfer to hotel. You will have lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit Giac Lam pagoda, China town and Cho Lon market where you can buy everything, visit Thien Hau pagoda before lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, check in hotel, then visit Notre- Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Reunification Hall and Saigon Commune House. Dinner at local restaurant  and overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 02: Tây Ninh - Cu Chi - Saigon ( B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart to Cao Dai Great temple built in 1880 that is set within a very large complex of schools and administrative buildings. Lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit Cu Chi tunnels about 40 km northwest of Saigon. Cu Chi was one of the most fervently communist of the districts around Saigon and the tunnels were used as the base from which the VC mounted the operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon – Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart to Tien Giang province, take a scenic cruise in the Mekong River, visit Cai Be floating market where people come to buy and sell their local products, visit islands and try exotic fruits. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue the cruise to Vinh Long boat station. Car picks up to Can Tho. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
Day 04: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then you will have a nice excursion by boat to visit Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets. Lunch at local restaurant. Depart by car to Chau Doc, check in hotel and discover Chau Doc town, border gate with Cambodia and market central. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 05: Chau Doc – Phnompenh (B.L.D) by boat
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart in early morning by boat from Chau Doc to Phnompenh (4 hours cruise). Arrive in Phnompenh around noon. Welcomed and transfer to hotel by our local guide. Lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit Royal Palace, Silver pagoda and National Museum. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Phnompenh

Day 06: Phnompenh – Sunset on Mekong River (B)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart to a scenic cruise in Mekong River. Stop over to visit floating villages and discover their daily life, you have an opportunity to take beautiful pictures. Lunch on boat. In the afternoon, visit the weaving village and watch the sunset on the Mekong. Back to the boat station to return to Phnompenh. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Phnompenh.
Day 07: Phnompenh – Siemreap (B) by flight
altStarting to visit Toul sleng Genocide Museum, Echoeung Ek killing field and Russian market where you can buy souvenirs and the ancient objects. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, transfer to the airport for the flight to Siemreap. Arrive at Siemreap airport. Welcome and transfer to check in hotel by our local guide and our private vehicle with driver. You will visit Old market and "the Building schools", the finest authentic Khmer arts and crafts, stone & wood carving, lacquer ware, furniture making, silk weaving & accessories. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 08: Siemreap (B)
altVisit the most wonderful Angkor Thom temple South Gate, Bayon temple, Baphoun temple, Terrasse of Elephants, Phimeanakas temple, Royal Palace and Terrasse of Lepreux King. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Angkor with small circuit including Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Taphom and Takeo temples. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Siemreap.
Day 09: Siemreap (B)
altDiscover today Angkor with grand circuit including Preak Khan, Neak Pean, Mebon Oriental and Pre- roup temples. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to the boat pier to take a scenic cruise on tonle Sap lake, visit floating school and villages to discover their daily life. Back to Siemreap. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Siemreap.
Day 10: Siemreap (B)
altDepart to visit Banteay Srei temple about 34 km in the North - East from Siemreap that is a gres rose temple ( citadel of women). Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat (Great city) dating back XII century ( City of monasteries) and watch the sunset from Bakheng top. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Siemreap.
Day 11: Siemreap – Departure (B)
Free until transfer to the airport for the departure.

Type of tour:
+ Private tour
+ To fix your way of travel
+ Easy tour
+ Discover the highlight of Cambodia

Departure:
+ Everyday

Highlights:
+ Experience the atmosphere of the Metropolitan city of Saigon, walking around the market of China town
+ See the Cao Dai Temple & observe its mid-day service. Discover the immense network of Cu Chi tunnels
+ Boating the Mekong River, explore the peasant life and floating market with their cottage industries
+ Cruise the mighty Mekong River, wind our way through the tributaries of Mekong Delta.
+ Visit vibrant Cai Be floating market,
+ Cruise the Mekong Delta by boat & visit tropical fruit orchards
+ Be enchanted by the charm of Phnom Penh, Savour the peaceful peaceful atmosphere of the city.
Uncover the mysteries of Angkor's famous temples
+ Stare in awe at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat.
+ Soak up the charm of Phnom Penh, explore the amazing ancient temples of Angkor.
+ Discover the World Wonder of Angkor Wat, get up to see the sunrise over the ancient temples.
+ Step back in time at the National Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of Angkorian sculpture.
+ Explore the incredible historical, architectural, sacred Angkor Temples complex

Included / Excluded & Price

Inclusive:
+ Welcome gift from Vietnam Travel
+ All transfer during the whole trip
+ Boat transfer and cruise during the whole trip

+ Hotel accommodation as indicated or similar, base on twin sharing
+ Local English speaking guide during the whole trip
+ All entrance fees during your trip
+ All meals as mentioned in the program

Exclusive:
+ Drink that is not mentioned in the program
+ Travel insurance
+ Personal expenses
+ International flight tickets not mentioned in the program

Tour code per person (in USD):

Size of group 1 pax 2 pax 3-5 pax 6-9 pax 10-14 p 15p+1 20p+1 25p+1 30p+1 35p+1
01 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2012
5 stars                    

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