Vietnam Cambodia Thailand & Mekong Cruise 18 Days
Delicately designed for senior travelers who look for amazing holiday trip in a life time to see beautiful Southeast Asia countries combines Mekong Cruise from Vietnam via My Tho, floating communities, fishing villages, both the mighty Mekong and Tonle River provide the best insight about Vietnam and Cambodia daily life of people living on the water plus interesting river activities while you’re floating to unwind yourselves amidst picturesque Mekong and natural beauty, and included some of unique tour activities and sightseeing on the way. The trip doesn’t only include the vibrant Saigon’s sightseeing, historical site and French colonial buildings but also comes along with a fully guided tour to discover the incredible Angkor Wat, watch the spectacular sunrise over Angkor’s towers & its notable reflection and observe the beautifully carved Banteay Srei temple. In Thailand, visit Bangkok’s major attractions along with Grand Palace, famous floating market and railway market before flying to spend a few days to explore beautiful Phuket’s beaches as if its town offers a vibrant culinary scene and variety of local specialties.
Destinations
Saigon → My Tho → Cai Be → Sa Dec → Tan Chau → Phnom Penh → Kampong Chhnang → Kampong Cham → Siem Reap → Bangkok → Ratchaburi → Phuket
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Saigon – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Our friendly team (guide and driver) will welcome you at the arrival gate upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: Cu Chi tunnels & Saigon City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin our adventure trip at 8.00am out of bustling Saigon City, pass countryside to explore the famous attraction of Cu Chi tunnels which are known as the deadly dangerous trap tunnel networks and was used by Viet Cong army as the facility base to supply food, accommodation, storage, escape rooms as well as strong holes to fight against their enemies during French and American war from 1948 until 1975. Learn from your tour guide about this interesting and sad history of Vietnam, and personally experience the real feeling when crawl into the tunnels to reveal some remnants left after the war ended.
Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, we return for guided Saigon City along with War Remnants Museum that you can witness Indochina war history while browsing various items relating Vietnam War, visit the fascinating architecture of Reunification Palace which was the former workplace and residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam, admired by French colonial buildings of Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, we then stroll at Jade Emperor Pagoda before go shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market where you observe trading exchanges and you can’t absolutely ignore to purchase some souvenirs.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - Day 10: Saigon to Siem Reap by Mekong Cruise
The mighty Mekong – a mysterious body of water flowing through six countries in Asia. Giving love and life to millions, it received its fame by the legendary God King of ancient Cambodia, King Jayavarman VII, who linked hands with the waters of the Mekong to build the magnificent Angkor civilization.
This classic 7-Night Mekong River cruise named “The Lost Civilisation” combines places rarely visited with fantastic historical heritage sites. If offers a complete fluvial discovery of Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong with a combination of experiences one never will forget.
- Day 3: Saigon – My Tho – Cai Be (-/L/D)
- Day 4: Cai Be – Sa Dec – Tan Chau (B/L/D)
- Day 5: Tan Chau – Border crossing – Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
- Day 6: Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
- Day 7: Phnom Penh – Kampong Tralach – Kampong Chhnang (Tonle), (B/L/D)
- Day 8: Tonle River – Koh Oknha Tey – Kampong Cham (Mekong), (B/L/D)
- Day 9: Kampong Cham (Mekong), (B/L/D)
- Day 10: Kampong Cham (Mekong) – Siem Reap (B/-/-)
Note: For high water period, the program from Day 7 to Day 10 will be varied and the detailed program of low/high water period will be provided accordingly.
*Mekong Cruise is operated by Jayavarman Cruise (standard budget) or you can upgrade to luxury cruise The Jahan.
*To ensure there isn’t a mistake between cruise departure and your international flight arrival, we highly encourage to consult the tour program with our sale team before going ahead to reserve your international flight ticket.
Day 11: Full Day Guided Angkor Discovery
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re journeying out of hotel at 8.00am to the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy tasty Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant near temples.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset (free of charge) is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 25 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Angkor Sunrise, Beautiful Banteay Srei & Flight to Bangkok, Thailand
We start the tour at 5.00am then drive within Angkor jungle toward the magnificent Angkor Wat where we wait to watch the spectacular sunrise over Angkor Wat towers and capture its beautiful sunrise reflection at the lotus pond.
Return hotel for breakfast then we’re going to unlock the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei – considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and its finest details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”. On the way back to Siem Reap, we stop for a visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft souvenirs, and we will stroll at Preah Dak village to observe local people making the famous steaming-rice cake which hides coconut milk inside before we arrive hotel.
Enjoy the rest of your own free time in Siem Reap before our team transfers you to airport for flight to Bangkok Capital.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate upon your arrival then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time at hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 13: Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our journey starts at 8.00am from hotel, drive with 1.15h to Samut Songkhram province which is famed for its Maeklong Railway market that you will observe interesting local life between vendors and buyers daily do their trade and exchange local goods at both sites of the train tracks and they suddenly pull down their canvas when the train approaches then put them back after the train passes by. Resume driving to Ratchaburi which popularly emerges the must-see Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where we will process to take a rowing boat to see the bustling activities along rivers and canals, colorful fruits, flowers, vegetables, snacks and other various items on local boats in this famous floating market in Thailand. Resume observe Thai locals make coconut sugar farm flowed by interesting skillful coconut works. We say goodbye to Ratchaburi then you may want to see salt fields with learning the processing of salt production on the way we drive back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14: Bangkok Highlight City Tour & Shopping
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin at 8.00am for the amazing day to explore significant tourist attraction in central Bangkok City, visit Wat Traimit which houses the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world and catch the highlights of bustling China and Indian towns animated by interesting daily activities or you can stop by for a short visit when we drive pass to observe the Temple of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho. Continue for a guided strolling at The Grand Palace which is popularly known as “The City Landmark” admired by the most impressive Emerald Buddha and other building complex that features unique architectural designs and cultural arts. Enjoy delicious Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to observe the remarkable Wat Arun which means Temple of Dawn which dates back to Ayutthaya Kingdom and continue to for your own happy shopping Pratunam Market or at Chatuchak Weekend Market (Fri-Sun).
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 15: Bangkok - Flight to Phuket
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Bangkok before our team picks you up and transfers to airport for domestic flight to Phuket.
Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and nightlife. It is the largest island in the country, with a mountainous terrain and a tropical climate. It widely offers a variety of activities for visitors, such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, hiking, golfing and shopping while a vibrant culinary scene and local specialties are enjoyably delicate.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate and transfers to a booked hotel for check in. It’s totally reserved as free and easy for your own leisure or go out to catch the highlight of Phuket City.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 16: Phuket - Completely Free & Easy
Breakfast is served at hotel. This day is reserved as free & easy for your self-directed exploration. One of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, Phuket has an amazing wide range of beach, fine white sand and jade-green sea water, and water sports of many varieties never fail to win over enthusiasts.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 17: Phuket - Free Leisure (Or Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island)
Breakfast is served at hotel. It is totally reserved as free and easy for your own leisure and exploration in Phuket.
Optional Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Today you will be picked up by shuttle bus between 08.00 – 09.20 AM so make sure you’re ready by 8.00am at hotel’s lobby for a wonderful day trip by speed boat to discover some of fascinating Phuket’s islands especially Koh Tapu Island which is well known as Jame Bond Island where the famous “The Man With Golden Gun” movie was filmed, wander around mystical caves, see impressive limestone formations and enjoy canoeing on the crystal water, swimming and relaxing on the beaches. Around 5.00pm, we will head back to the mainland and get transferred by shuttle bus back to hotel.
This trip included: local tour guide, canoe & paddle man, lunch, soft drinks, ea, coffee, juice, snack, fresh fruits, pick up and drop off.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 18: Phuket - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Phuket then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Phuket International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
Important
*To ensure there isn’t a mistake between cruise departure and your international flight arrival, we highly encourage to consult the tour program with our sale team before going ahead to reserve your international flight ticket.
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