Overview
This wonderful South Vietnam and Cambodia trip is a mix of the highlights of these two countries. This tour brings you from the hustle and bustle city centre of Saigon, to the legendary Cu Chi tunnels and the lush green rice basket of Vietnam, the Mekong delta and finishes at the majestic Angkor complex and vibrant Phnom Penh. It is a memorable journey full of historical and cultural highlights.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (D)
- Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the hotel.
- In the afternoon, we will visit to the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of South Vietnam, the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office. While visiting these central values of HCMC, you have the opportunity to get marvelous photos of this big, modern city of Vietnam.
- Evening transfer to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City – Cao Dai temple - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Leave the city and head for Tay Ninh, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the Holy Sea of the Cao Dai religion. We arrive at noon and take time to admire the daily ceremony.
- We enjoy lunch before driving to visit the former Viet Cong guerilla base of the Cu Chi tunnels, where we will gain an insight of the sacrifices and hardships of the Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars.
- After this interesting historical visit, we return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- If time permits, we can further explore the bustling Ben Thanh market to find something interesting to take home from Vietnam’s oldest and busiest market.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (My Tho) - Can Tho (B, L)
- Breakfast at hotel
- At 08.00 We leave Ho Chi Minh City behind and head to Vietnam’s rice basket, the Mekong Delta.
- We will pass through idyllic, rural sceneries to arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River. Here we we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda.
- Then we will have a boat ride on the Mekong, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try some seasonal fruits and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing.
- Then we go further to Can Tho.
- Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 4
Can Tho – Cai Rang Market – Chau Doc (B)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- This morning we go on the boat and visit the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang. You will see local farmers who trade their products on the water, this is a century old tradition.
- We continue our journey to a fruit orchard where you can taste the tropical fruits grown in this region and try some local tea.
- In the afternoon, we drive deeper to Chau Doc.
- Upon arrival, visit Sam Mountain for a beautiful sunset, with its breathtaking views over rice paddies till the Cambodian border.
- Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 5
Chau Doc – speedboat to Phnom Penh (B)
- In the early morning, we take a speedboat to Phnom Penh.
- Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
- We spend the full afternoon to visit the Royal Palace, visit the silver pagoda with their compounds.
- Afterwards we continue and visit the National Museum where you will learn more about the pre-Angkor, Angkor and Post-Angkor period
- Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 6
Phnom Penh (B)
- After breakfast at the hotel, we drive 16km south-west of Phnom Penh and visit Cheong Ek, known better as “killing field” during the Khmer Rouge regime.
- Then we return to Phnom Penh and visit Toul Sleng Museum, which is the former high school after Khmer Rouge came to power. They turned it into a prison that most people now call Genocide Museum or S21.
- In the afternoon, we will spend most of our time in the Russian Market and along the river front for a nice drink on the FCC roof top. You enjoy a nice view over Phnom Penh and a sunset over the French colonial buildings.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 7
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by road (B)
- Early this morning, we will leave Phnom Penh for a rather long journey to Siem Reap by overland.
- The route today will take approximately 6 hours, during which you will enjoy the lovely countryside with green rice fields and many plantations, or a largest Lake in South-East Asia with a fascinating floating village in Cambodia.
- In the afternoon, we will explore Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakheng for a sunset overview of the Angkor complex.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 8
Siem Reap (B)
- Breakfast at hotel
- In the morning, we will explore Angkor Thom, the site of the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire.
- Visit the South Gate, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King.
- Then, we visit Ta Prohm, many people consider this to be the most charming of all the temples.
- We also explore Banteay Srei and the landmine rehabilitation center.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 9
Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (B)
- After breakfast we take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake to see the ancient and interesting way of life on the water.
- It will also include Artisans D’angkor or enjoy more temples around the Angkor area.
- The rest of the day is free.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 10
Siem Reap – Departure (B)
After breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our flight home or continue our adventure routes.
Included service
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
Children Policy
- Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 30%.
- Child from 2 to under 12 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%.
- Child from 12 years old is charged for 100%.
Notes
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see’s to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you’re celebrating one of life’s big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we’re creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
Policies
Confirmation
– Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.
Redemption
– You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
– All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.
– Cancellation and Refund policy (Notification day and departure day are not counted):
+ All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day after purchase, customers will be fully refunded if the orders cannot be confirmed.
+ Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure – 50% of total purchase amount.
+ Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
– Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
– The refund amount will be credited directly to your AHL Tours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
– Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
– We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
– We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
