Essential Vietnam & Cambodia
Private - Independent Tour
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong River Cruise – Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Take a journey of discovery as you explore the fascinating history of these very diverse countries. Your tour will include 7 nights cruising on the Mekong River where you will be spoilt with spectacular scenery and visit villages that hug the banks.
Your Itinerary
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Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, feast on a welcome dinner.
Day 2 : Cu Chi Tunnels
Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters. Listen to stories of the history of the VietnamAmerican war.
Day 3 : Cruise Mekong River
Join an early morning guided walk to watch the busy streets come to life before driving to My Tho to board the RV Apsara, your boutique river ship and home for the next 7 nights.
Day 4 : Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau
Board a small tender boat on the banks of the Mekong. See the colonial port filled with crumbling colonial buildings.
Day 5 : Tan Chau, Phnom Penh
Cruise along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau and step ashore for a rickshaw tour and weave through rambling laneways. Relax and watch the scenery of the Mekong River pass as you cross into Cambodia.
Day 6 : Phnom Penh
Start the day with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields. Visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 7 : Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Chen
Begin your morning with an excursion to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital. Enjoy a free afternoon or choose an optional select experience.
Day 8 : Oknha Tey, Angkor Ban
Rise early as you cruise towards Oknha Tey, or Silk Island, renowned for its silk manufacturing tradition. Travel by tuktuk, pass rice fields and get a glimpse into rural life.
Day 9 : Koh Pen, Kampong Cham
Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban. This afternoon, your cruise docks at its final location, Kampong Cham.
Day 10 : Elephant Sanctuary
Travel to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat. Head to the jungle temple of Ta Prohm before embarking on unique local experiences.
Day 11 : Siem Reap
Today explore the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Visit the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Day 12 : Depart Siem Reap
Your Vietnam and Cambodia journey comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your return flight or onward journey.
