Explore Vietnam Cambodia & Mekong Cruise 2 Weeks
Enjoy 7 nights cruise experience to see diverse Mekong River, Tonle Sap biosphere reserve and interesting river activities. Gently navigate from Vietnam’s popular My Tho in Mekong Delta region admired by floating communities and fishing villages which both give the best insight about Vietnam and Cambodia daily life of people living on the water 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 combines a fully guided tour to discover the incredible Angkor Wat – the world UNESCO heritage & other impressive Angkor temples, challenge unique bamboo train in Battambang and spend a lovely day with Kulen elephants as well as watch exotic Phare Cambodian Circus that won Guinness World Record in 2021.
Destinations
Saigon → My Tho → Cai Be → Sa Dec → Tan Chau → Phnom Penh → Kampong Chhnang → Kampong Cham → Siem Reap → Battambang
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 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 Khmer set lunch followed by a soft drink or fresh coconut juice at a selected local restaurant.
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 is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 30 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: Fully Guided Day Trip to Battambang
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 5.30am then drive with 2 ½ to Battambang Province. Arrived in Battambang and have breakfast (your own account) at a local restaurant before we head out to experience some fun on the famous bamboo train in Battambang, cruising on the track of the train rail while enjoying the highlight of rural landscape. Continue to wander around the infamous Prohoc market “Fermented Fish Market”, observe rice paper making, have chances to try the taste of Cambodian rice wine and learn how it is made before drive to visit ancient temple of Wat Ek Phnom – an Angkorain temple built in the 11th century. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, continue our journey to visit traditional wooden house which was built a century ago during French Era and have a short tour that reveals a very interesting background regarding to its history. We will stroll at Battambang winery (with grape wine tasting) before heading to Phnom Sampov where you enjoy the active walking at the top of the mountain to witness the killing caves and visit hidden caves of Battambang.
Finally, we drive back and arrive in Siem Reap in the evening.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13: Kulen Elephant Sanctuary (Share Tour) & Phare Cambodian Circus
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our driver will pick you up at 7.30am at hotel’s lobby then transfers to Kulen Elephant Forest office in Siem Reap town where you’ll then transferred by shuttle minivan at 8.00am with an hour drive to the Kulen Elephant sanctuary which locates at the base of Kulen Mountain range.
Once at the reserve, you will spend time to learn from the local tour guide to get understanding the way of elephants live, play and roam as well as knowing how they are being well taken care mostly through their natural habitat, observing their relationships and behaviors. At noon, retire to base camp and enjoy a traditional meal before heading back to Siem Reap with the arrival around 2.00pm and have the rest of your own free.
Evening around 6.00pm, transfer to enjoy delicate family set dinner at nice garden Chanrey Tree restaurant by Siem Reap Riverside. Next, go to visit Siem Reap’s most unique, authentic, top-rated entertainment! – Phare Cambodian Circus that won the Guinness World Record and it is the only unique Phare Circus performance (no animals) which is unlike any other circus in the world: theater, story, dance, high-energy music and circus arts, and impressively inspires Cambodia culture and arts etc.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Siem Reap - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Siem Reap then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Extension to beautiful Koh Rong Island
The pristine white sands and crystal ocean water of popular Sok San and Long Set beaches, and a great place for underwater discovery, kayaking, fishing, jungle trekking, wind-surfing and capture amazing photos of the bioluminescent plankton. Most of tourists purposely go to Koh Rong for a pleasant seaside, beach relaxation, unwinding yourselves with the stunning views and a family-friendly escape from a hassle city.
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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