Cambodia and South Vietnam Tour – 12 Days

General Information

Duration: 12 days /11 nights
Start/ End: Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh
Tour Route: Siem Reap – Battambang – Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh
Tour Category: Cambodia Vietnam Vacation Packages
Tour Customized: Definitely!
Tour Guide: Local English Speaking Guide
Transportation: Private Air Conditioned Vehicle, Plane
Accommodation: Share twin or shared a double room

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (D)

Welcome to Cambodia, as soon as you set your foot at Siem Reap airport, our local guide and the driver will be waiting for you with your name tag. Give you a tight hug, and then we transfer to your hotel at Siem Reap Hotel. Welcome you by a great dinner at a fine local restaurant. Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap – World Heritage Sites, Angkor Complex (B, L)

Start your day by breakfast at your hotel and we move to the pride of Cambodia, Angkor Wat, which is listed at the World Heritage Sites. You will be amazed by the ancient beauty of the temple. Dating back as far as the 9th century, Angkor Wat was believed to represent the cosmic world and were set in perfect balance, symmetry, and composition. And here is the best place to see the sunrise or sunset, which is chose by many tourists when visiting Angkor Wat. If you want to visit this spectacular sight, please tell your tour guide.

In the afternoon, visit Killing Field of Wat Thmei which is a small killing field located on the left fork road on the way to Angkor Wat. Come to Wat Thmei, there will be a little bit scary by containing skulls and bones of victims in a bloody war of Khmer Rouge. Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap Tour (B)

After having breakfast at your hotel, we will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Baphoun and Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas and then move to Ta Prohm.

In the afternoon, we visit the century religious beliefs of Cambodia, Angkor Wat, and Thommanon, Chaosay, Takeo. It’s about 4 to 6 pm, climb to the top of Bakheng Moutain or Pre Rup Temple to watch the extraordinary sunset. After having dinner, strolling to the night market in the Siem Reap Town. Don’t forget to try the Siem Reap Food Tour. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Battambang Arrival (B, L)

It’s time to say goodbye Siem Reap to move to Battambang about 6 hours by private vehicle, the second-largest in Cambodia. Break up an otherwise long trip with a visit to Kampong Luong, a marvelously colorful village floating on the water. Spend an hour visiting the village. Overnight at Battambang

Day 5: Battambang Discovery Tour (B)

Today, let’s explore the unique product of Battambang. A trip with Bamboo train will be the highlight in days in Battambang. In the afternoon, we will have a cooking class with the local chef to learn the secrets of local dishes such s amok, Khmer curry and fried spicy chicken. You also to go to the local market to buy the ingredients for food. After the class, enjoy your food.

Day 6:  Battambang - Phnom Penh (B, L)

Wake up early and we head to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After checking your hotel in Phnom Penh, enjoy the lunch before Penh Penh tours. In the afternoon,  we visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which is a former school served as a Khmer Rouge torture center. Then, move to the Choeung Ek Memorial, where a stupa made up of 8,000 human skulls marks the site of the infamous Killing Fields, the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng. Take a short walking through the Russian Market, the market of Toul Tumpong will help you explore a part of a busy life in the city.

Day 7: Phnom Penh – City Tour (B)

Let’s discovery Phom Penh by visit the Independent Monument and the National Museum, where you will see the witness displayed in the museum. This afternoon, you will feel the local life as you join the walking tour along the Chatomok River. Then, head to the Royal Palace, which Palace used to serve the king’s residence. The Silver Pagoda will be the next destination. The Pagoda owned this special name by the architecture of its. The tiles floors are silver, it is the place where King meets the monks and perform Royal ceremonies.

Day 8: Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh Arrival (B, D)

Finish your days in Cambodia to travel to Ho Chi Minh city.

Upon your budget, we offer 2 options for you.

Option 1: Take a short flight

Take a short flight from Phnom Penh International airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh city). This will save your time to Ho Chi Minh City, and you have much more time to visit Ho Chi Minh City

Option 2: Travel by public bus through rural Vietnam and Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh (about 10 hours including two border crossing and lunch). You will cross the border, exiting Vietnam at the Moc Bai border.

Check into your hotel at Ho Chi Minh and take a short rest before the trip to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B)

Wake up early to see a lively city of Saigon (the former named), known as a fascinating history and is arguably Vietnam’s capital of commerce and culture. Today, we will visit the city on a sightseeing bus tour around the city. Stop at Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Opera House. We also visit the War Remnants Museum to discover some of the sobering stories of Vietnam or the American War.

Day 10: From Ho Chi Minh to Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

Today, we will visit a historical site the Cu Chi Tunnels where will gain insight into the sacrifices and difficulties of Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars. After having an experience, back to Ho Chi Minh City to take a Vespa tour, which you will try to drive like a local. Passing to the main road and go deep into the small conner which is surely a great experience.

 

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh – Visit Mekong Delta (B, L)

In the morning, head out on a day trip to explore the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to Ben Tre to visit the coconut gardens, stopping at a local home to sample tropical fruits & coconut jams. Afterward, paddle in small rowing boats, pass water coconut trees along the Mekong. Here, we will visit the local village to explore the local rural life and how they make their living making coconuts products like brooms and coconut fiber mats.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, it’s back to the private boat to cruise the delta’s major waterways to Ben Tre boat pier. Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight at Ho Chi Minh

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

It’s the end of 12 days tour Cambodia and the South of Vietnam Tours. This morning, our driver will head you to Ben Thanh Market to buy the souvenirs. Then, transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. End of our service!

With 12 days tour, we hope that you have a great moment both in Cambodia and Vietnam. Once again, thanks for using our service!

 

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