Tour overview
The Angkorian journey will be continued by a journey into the depths of the Mekong Delta, for the Vietnamese, the delta of the Nine Dragons, analogy to nine branches that form the river. In this land of water and rice paddies, lush orchards, hidden in the shade of coconut trees villages, you will travel on the arm of the Mekong, a meandering channel in which to hold the floating markets of many colors and scents.
The trip ends with a seaside step in the tropical sun of Phu Quoc, the largest island in the Gulf of Siam, in a charming hotel bordering the blue waters of the bay.
Highlights of the tour
- Marvel at the splendor of Angkor Wat.
- Visiting a village, a monastery and a school for Khmer understand their society and religion.
- Browse theTonle Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia.
- See the main sights of Phnom Penh with a private guide.
- Visit the floating marketsin remote areas of the delta.
- An unforgettable beach break in Phu Quoc
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Arrive at Siem Reap - Visit Angkor Museum
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D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - PreahKhan - Meak Péan
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Banteay Kdei - Srah Srang
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Siem Reap - Excursion to the natural park of Prek Toal
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 7
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Phnom Penh
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 8
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Phnom Penh - Chau Doc
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 9
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Chau Doc - Can Tho
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B,D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 10
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Can Tho - Rach Gia - Phu Quoc
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 11
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Phu Quoc - seaside holiday
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 12
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Phu Quoc - seaside holiday
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 13
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Phu Quoc – Saigon
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 14
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Saigon departure
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B
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Driver
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Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap - visit the Museum of Angkor
Arrival in Siem Reap airport, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel. Free time for your leaisure or personal visit
According to the time of your arrival, we will arrange a visit to the museum of Angkor to give you a general view on the civilization and the Khmer art
Buffet Dinner at the local restaurant accompanied by a traditional dancing show of the Khmer: The Apsara dance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom
Departure in the morning for the visit of the wonderful temple of Angkor Wat, inscribed on the world heritage of humanity by UNESCO. With its soaring towers and its bas-reliefs unique, it is one of the monuments the most extraordinary ever conceived by the human mind, erected in the 12th century in honor of Vishnu. Compared to all the other temples, Angkor Wat is the most famous and the most majestic.
After lunch in town, visit of Angkor Thom starting by the terrace of the Leper King, platform which presents several admirable carved figures of Apsaras emerging out. Your tour continues along the terrace of the Elephants who hosted the pomp of the royal hearings and public ceremonies. Continuation to the south portal with the famous Bayon Temple, the enigmatic and enchanting temple composed of 54 gigantic towers decorated by 216 faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of compassion). On the return path, you will also visit the With Ta Prohm, temple invaded by the jungle and discovered in 1860 by the French explorer Henri Mouhout.Return to your hotel. Free time.
Day 3
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - PreahKhan - Meak Péan
Transfer: 49km – 1 hour
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the excursion to Kbal Spean (the river of thousand lingams) 49 km to the north of Angkor. It is of carrres of stone which were used to bless the waters before they arrive at the royal city. The peaceful environment of the place allows you a beautiful promenade
Continuation of visits with the mythical temple of Banteay Srei whose name means: "The citadel of women". This gem of pink sandstone contains remarkable lintels carved in incredible state of conservation.
In the late afternoon, on the way back to Siem Reap, visit the romantic temple Bantey Samre, nicknamed "Angkor Wat thumbnail", of the ancient city of Preah Khan (city of the royal fortune victorious) and Neak Pean, a surprising site built in the 12th century.Return to Siem Reap, overnight in the hotel.
Day 4
Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Banteay Kdei - Srah Srang
Transfer: 60 km - 1h20
You go this morning out of the circle of Angkor sites for a visit outside of the common Beng Mealea temple - the daisy chain of the pond - east of Siem Reap. This Temple which is still located in the wild state and strangled by the jungle gives the impression the visitor to be the first explorer. Away from the bustle of Angkor Wat, the place is particularly suitable for the reverie and meditation.
Picnic lunch on the site, before you take to the road to other Angkor temples: Thommanon, temple of the 12th century dedicated to Vishou, Chau Say Tevod which is illustrated by beautiful images carved in honor of Shiva and Vishnu, then the Buddhist temple Banteay Kdei (Citadel of the cells) and the basin of the SARS Srang (basin to the ablutions) which was a royal pool 800 meters of length.Return to the city at the end of the day. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Siem Reap - Excursion to the natural park of Prek Toal
You will depart to the Tonle Sap lake to the discovery of the preserved and immaculate biosphere of Prek Toal, the natural habitat of several species of endemic birds, most of which are in the process of disappearing. The immense lake is one of the most prolific in the world and thousands of species live in the flooded forests of the Tonle Sap. Prek Toal is located on the north-eastern shore of the lake, approximately one hour by boat from the pier located at the foot of Phnom Krom.
The park is a vast area of natural flooded forests and shelter tens of thousands of birds which breed in the dry season. Prek Toal is one of the places the more taken to the observation of rare birds in south-east Asia; there you'll see storks, adjutants, pelicans or ibis.
An excursion to Prek Toal need a departure to the auroras toward 5h30 of the morning. Therefore, you will be led by boat from Phnom Krom to Prek Toal, and a breakfast you will be proposed during the navigation.
After the observation of birds and a local lunch, you will discover the life of one of the floating villages surrounding, learn their fishing techniques and their art of weaving the water hyacinth. The return to Siem Reap will be in the late afternoon.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 6
Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
All free morning. Transfer in the afternoon to the airport for flight to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia.
Pick up at the airport and transfer to hotel. Free time.
Day 7
Visit Phnom Penh
Day spent to the discovery of the Cambodian capital. You will begin by the central market and the Russian market which are authentic places to expose the everyday life of Phnom Penh
Continued to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda splendid and the National Museum of Fine Arts, an architectural masterpiece containing beautiful pieces that once adorned the temples that we know today.Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 8
Phnom Penh - Chau Doc (Vietnam)
Speed boat: 4 hours
After breakfast, boarding a speed boat down the Mekong to Chau Doc. The trip takes about 4 hours, along banks where successive plantations, rice fields, villages, and where rice farmers and fishermen busy. A light lunch will be served on board.
Arrival at Chau Doc, lunch and transfer to hotel.
The afternoon is spent to the visit of Sam Mountain, a famous place of pilgrimage. Discovery of numerous monuments built on this superb site: the tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau, Tay An Pagoda and the Temple of Lady Chua Xu.
Day 9
Chau Doc - Long Xuyen - Can Tho
Transfer: 150km – 3 hours drive
After breakfast, transfer to Can Tho via Long Xuyen where you will make a stop to visit the market floating market of the same name by a small boat. It is the second largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, after the Cai Rang and probably more authentic.
Arrival at Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta Vietnamese party at the end of the day. Installation at the hotel and free time.
Day 10
Can Tho - Rach Gia - Phu Quoc
Speed boat: 2 hours
Early as the locals, you will go by boat to visit the floating market of Cai Rang to watch the bustling life of the delta. Amazing spectacle and authentic hundreds of sampans filled using local produce shops: rice, fruits and vegetables, handicrafts....
After visiting the biggest floating market in the Delta, resumed the road to Rach Gia to take the speedboat to Phu Quoc(from Rach Gia to 13:15 arrival at about 15:45 Phu Quoc Island). Transfer to your hotel and free time.
Day 11
Free stay in Phu Quoc
Just an hour's flight from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phu Quoc has retained a wild aspect including the northern part of the island with tropical forests where high richness in flora and fauna, providing incredible hiking experiences as a magical getaway at the foot of waterfalls amidst lush vegetation. But Phu Quoc is above all beautiful white sand beaches, gentle and infinitely long, with various activities including diving, cycling tracks red earth in the shade of coconut trees ... that make this island a dream destination for those who love relaxation, calm and tan, close to nature and far from everyday life. Overnight in hotel
Day 12
Free stay in Phu Quoc
Free day in Phu Quoc. Overnight in hotel
Day 13
Phu Quoc - Sai Gon
In the afternoon, transfer to airport and flight to Saigon (1:00 flight). Pick up at the airport and transfer to hotel. Free time.
Day 14
Saigon departure
The morning is spent to discover the former Saigon. Visit the old colonial area around the central station designed by Gustave Eiffel, Notre -Dame Cathedral and the famous Catinat street (Dong Khoi current).
Then departure to Chinatown Cholon to discover a little more this booming economic capital. Visit the Binh Tay market and Thien Hau pagoda called the heavenly Lady.
Rest of the time free for the last shopping until transfer to Saigon airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation:
Sites
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Accommodation
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Night
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Siem Reap
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Royal Empire hotel ***
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5
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Phnom Penh
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Cardamom hotel ***
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2
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Chau Doc
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Chau Pho hotel **
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1
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Can Tho
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Ninh Kieu 2 ***
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1
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Phu Quoc
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Mango Bay Resort ***
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2
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Sai Gon
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Sapphire hotel ***
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2
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Domestic flights: Siem Reap- Phnom Penh & Phu Quoc - Sai Gon, economic class, airport tax included
- Speed boat: Phnom Penh - Chau Doc & Rach Gia – Phu Quoc
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Our services do not include:
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- Visa fee to Viet Nam
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance