The remarkable Mekong River boat trip from Chau Doc in Vietnam to the capital Phnom Penh of Cambodia is a highlight of this journey. This is the ideal option for those seeking a deeper experience of the lively Mekong Delta and the majestic Angkor Complex.
Tour type: Private tour
Departure date: Daily departure subject to traveler's schedule and availability.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 2: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels (B)
This is a great day trip to see a mixture of culture and history. A morning excursion takes you to the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, a colorful temple combining the Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity and Islam. After lunch, we drive to visit the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels where we learn the first hand how the Viet Cong survived in the extraordinary underground existence during the Vietnam war.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B/ L)
We travel overland through beautiful countryside of Mekong Delta to Vinh Long province. On arrival, we take a boat ride to visit a local orchard and the Cai Be floating market, a famous place in Mekong Delta. Everyday, approximately 400-500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other local products anchor along the banks of the River, waiting for traders and customers. Here we can see local people being selling, buying, and exchanging goods from their boats. Leave Cai Be, we visit a local family producing coconut candy, a specialty of the region. After lunch with local delicacies, we transfer to Can Tho.
Overnight in Can Tho
Day 4: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B)
In the morning we cruise along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat. We will see the Cai Rang - Phong Dien floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals.
Then continue going to Chau Doc. Check in on arrival. In the afternoon, we will come to see the Thoai Ngoc Hau temple and climb up the Sam Mountain to enjoy the breath-taking view on the Vietnamese-Cambodian border with flat rice fields and nice canals.
Overnight in Chau Doc
Day 5: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B)
Today we travel by express boat upstream on the Mekong River to Phnom Penh, the charming capital of Khmer Kingdom. On arrival, check in hotel for short lunch break.
In the afternoon we will visit to the Royal Palace and the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda, and the Independence Monument.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 6: Phnom Penh – Siem Riep (B)
Take a short flight in the morning to Siem Reap. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. After lunch we enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom and marvel at the wonders of the eerie Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Enjoy the superb view of sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill.
Overnight in Siem Riep
Day 7: Siem Reap (B)
Today we visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation.
After lunch we visit Preah Khan Temple, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. Then spend about half hour journey to reach Banteay Srey, one of the most unusual temples of Angkor, Cambodia. It lies 20 km due north of the main group. It is built largely of red sandstone, which is covered with elaborate and deeply carved decoration.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 8: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (B)
We continue our journey discovering the wonders of Angkor with visits to several ancient temples. The Prasat Kravan temples: a group of five unique brick towers contain large wall sculptures of Vishnu and Lakshmi. The Banteay Kdei Temple: a massive Buddhist monastery from the latter part of the 12th century is surrounded by for concentric walls. The Srah Srang: a royal bathing Palace, located east of Banteay Kdei. It was constructed in the mid-10th century, and modified in the 12th or 13th century. Ta Prohm Temple: Unlike most of the other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm has been left just it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. Ta Keo: an incomplete temple in the Khleang style built as the state temple of Jayavarman V. Thommanon: one of a pair Hindu temple built in the end of the 11th century.
This afternoon set out for a cruise on the beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, passing a floating village and seeing the daily life of local people there.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 9: Siem Reap Departure (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour Prices are in US$ for per person. Price depends on your group size and tour grade of your chosen.
Please contact tour operator for the exact price of your group.
Price Inclusions:
- 8-night hotel accommodation on a twin-share basis
- 8 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- 1 domestic flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (economy class)
- Express boat trip from Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
- Private boat trip on the Mekong Delta and Tonle Sap Lake
- Local English-speaking guide throughout
- All land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
- Sightseeing and entrance fees.
Price Exclusions:
- Visa fees
- Personal Expenses
- Early check-in and late check-out at the hotels
- International flights to Indochina
- Additional expenses in case of force major.
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