Vietnam and Cambodia (15D/14N)

15 days / 14 nights

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 15-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, exploring vibrant cities, rich history, and stunning landscapes. Your adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll delve into its colonial past before crossing into Phnom Penh to visit historical sites like the Royal Palace and the haunting Choeung Ek memorial. Discover the wonders of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm in Siem Reap before relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Mui Ne. This tour combines cultural immersion with leisure, offering a comprehensive experience of Southeast Asia's captivating heritage.

Trip code: IND0021VNKH15D

Destination: Vietnam - Cambodia

Itinerary

Arrive in Sai Gon - Tan son Nhat International Airport. You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Sai Gon.
Overnight in Sai Gon.
Have a breakfast at hotel
08:00 A.m, We enjoy a city tour to see Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (1877-1883) right on the square and the beautiful French-style Post Office (1886-1891), with its glass canopy and iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then, visit the famous War Remnant Museum, with armored vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs and infantry weapons displayed both outside and inside. Then, continue to Cholon, the Chinese quarter, Discover the Thien Hau Pagoda, build by the Cantonese congregation in the 19th century.  Free time to explore on your own, or for shopping.
Overnight in Saigon.
Welcome to Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk. Pick up and transfer to check in hotel. After the short rest you will visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. We will stop at Independence monument and we pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Last visit Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon.
Enjoy the night time and overnight in Phnom Penh!
Breakfast at hotel, in the morning we visit Choeung Ek museum, where between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants detained and tortured at S-21 were transported for the extermination. We continue to Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements. Leave the relics of the bad history of Cambodia we will have lunch before going shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals. Last we will take a cruise to see the sunset on the Mekong and Tonle Sap River in the “Four Arms” section where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap River before splitting into two branches.
Overnight in Phnom Penh!
After breakfast, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries.
Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. It is time to Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view.
Overnight in Seam Reap!
Breakfast at hotel, in the morning heading to AIRPORT/BUS STATION for departure to Siem Reap!
Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap, the treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Pick up upon arrival and transfer to check in hotel, take your short relaxing time before visiting Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Come back to visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts.
Overnight in Siem Reap!
Breakfast at hotel, free on own in the morning until time check out at 12:00. Then transfer to visit the Phan Thiet. 
You will be met at the airport by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel 
Overnight in Mui Ne

Mui Ne Free Day

08:00 am. We depart from the hotel at Mui Ne. We start with a photo stop at the Mui Ne wharf and continue with a jeep ride along the seashore to the beautiful Bau Sen, the Lotus Lake. We will observe fishermen’s daily life at the Hoa Thang fishing village en route. At Bau Sen, we will enjoy the beautiful lake surrounded by white sandy dunes. We climb up to Trinh Nu - the Virgin - sand dune, which is the highest sand dune in the area before we head on to Hon Rom resort for swimming and fishing
17h00: Return to hotel 
Overnight in Mui Ne

Mui Ne Free Day

Mui Ne Free Day

08.00: Depart from the hotel. The Ta Cu mountain is 33km from Phan Thiet and is famous for its beautiful pagoda under ancient trees. We will trek along the paths on Ta Cu mountain (400m) to visit the Linh Son Truong Tho pagoda with the lying Shakyamuni Buddha statue (the largest one in Vietnam). In the afternoon we will come to see a Dragon fruit garden. Then back to the hotel.

Mui Ne Free Day
Mui Ne Free Day
Have breakfast at hotel.
SaiGon departure. Free time at leisure for last-minute shopping before transferring to the airport for departure home

Reviews

"I just completed the 15-day tour through Vietnam and Cambodia, and it was an incredible experience! From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the tranquil beaches of Mui Ne, every day brought something new and exciting. The visits to Angkor Wat and the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh were highlights for me. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, making the journey even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the beauty and culture of Southeast Asia!"

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability) based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
  • All local boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
  • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
  • Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast only,
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Mineral Water (01 bottle/pax/day)
  • 01 FOC in ½ Twin room for group of 16pax onward (excluding internal airfares and visas). Maximum 02 FOC per group.

Exclusions

  • Late check out or Early check in
  • Visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam. Vietnam visa authorization letter (10 USD/ pax). Visa fee upon arrival in Cambodia (30 USD/ pax). Lao visa fee (40 USD/ pax).
  • International flight/ Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes.
    All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax (? USD/Pax).
  • Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

Accommodation

3* First Class : 3-Star Hotel

4* Superior : 4-Star Hotel

5* Deluxe : 5-Star Hotel

Important Info

From

$762/Pax

Applied for group 16-20 persons