ST
OP 16 : Mekong Delta & Angkor Wat
(
9days- 8nights ) Daily departure from Hochiminh city
This
trip offers great combination of the two exotic lands and
cultures. The trip starts in the dynamic city of Saigon. We
will travel to Mekong Delta to experience great boat trip
on the mighty river. We will walk on village roads, visit
to local houses and take ferry to cross the Mekong River.
The highlight of Mekong Delta is the busy and colorful market
of Cai Rang. From Mekong Delta we travel to Phnom Penh by
boat and start our journey to the majestic beauty of Angkor
Wat
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Highlights
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Cuchi tunels and Saigon
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Boat trip on the mighty Mekong
- Cai
Rang floating market
- Boat
trip to Phnom Penh
- Royal
Palace
- Angkor
Wat Cambodia
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Map
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Day
1: Arrival in Saigon ( D )
Arrival
in Saigon. Meet our guide at the airport and transfer to hotel in
Saigon. Welcome dinner and tour briefing in the evening. Overnight
in Saigon
Summary
Hotel transfer: 20 mins
Meal: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day
2: City tour & Cu Chi Tunnel ( B, L )
After
breakfast in hotel we take a city tour to see the different faces
of this bustling city on a full day tour with extensive visits to
the Re-Unification Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame
Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Temple and the Ben Thanh market. Lunch
in local restaurant. After lunch we drive to the famous Cu Chi underground
tunnel system to experience how the Viet Cong lived and fought during
the American War. Back to Saigon in the afternoon.
Summary
Sightseeing: Half day city tour & half day tour to Cu Chi tunnel
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day
3: Saigon – Vinh Long – Can Tho ( B, L )
After
breakfast we depart for Cai Be . Upon arrival in Cai Be we board a
boat for a journey through the town’s floating market. See how
river life goes on, trading between merchant ships and local farmers.
Cruise through secluded canals and over the Mighty Mekong to island
where we stop to enjoy seasonal fruits before our boat takes us to
Vinh Long where we get back on the bus for our trip to Can Tho to
overnight.
Summary
Cruise & Culture exploration: Full day
Transportation: AC vehicle, boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day
4: Can Tho – Chau Doc ( B, L )
An
early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floating markets, one of the
most lively and colorful markets in Southeast Asia. After the market
we cruise back to town. Breakfast in hotel and visit to centre market
of Can Tho. We will try a xe loi, the local colonial-era cab pulled
by motorbike, to see the town. Lunch in local restaurant before heading
to Chau Doc. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Summary
Cruise to Cai Rang: 1hr
Transportation: AC vehicle, boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Day
5: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh ( B, D)
Breakfast
in hotel and aboard a speed boat at 8 am. The boat approaches Vinh
Xuong border gate where passengers complete entry procedures. Continue
to Cambodia cruising on Tone Le Sap River. We would reach Phnom Penh
International Port (Sisowath Street) around12.30.
Meet
and great by our guide and transfer to hotel in Phnom Penh. After
check-in we have lunch in local restaurant and take a short city tour
of Phnom Penh visiting to the National Museum where we would see the
world’s most wondrous collection of Khmer sculture. Continue
to Wat Phnom where the Khmers prefer to pray for luck. Back to hotel
for overnight.
Summary
Cruise to Phnom Penh: 4-5 hrs
Transportation: AC vehicle, speed boat
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day
6:Phnompenh - Fly to Siem Riep ( B, L )
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure
to Siem Reap
Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, transfer direct to ecological site
and visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Baphoun,
the Terrace of Temple, Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.
It is time to visit the world wonder of Angkor Wat and sunset from
Phnom Bakheng Hill.
Dinner not included and accommodation at hotel
Summary
Sightseeing: Half day
Transportation: AC vehicle, Airplane
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Day
7: Exploration of Angkor ( B, L )
Breakfast
at the hotel
Continue to the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, nearly everyone's
favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact
size, remarkable state of preservation, and theexcellence of it decorative
carvings.
In the afternoon, visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes
at Angkor due to the "anastylosis" restoration method being
used.
We start to visit the beginning of Angkor period of Rolous group:
Preah Kor, Bakong and Lo Lei temple. Dinner not included and accommodation
at hotel
Summary
Sightseeing: Full day
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Day
8: Exploration of Angkor wat( B, L )
Breakfast
at the hotel
We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of
enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, Pre Rup, East Mebon, Neak
Poan.
Visit Krovan, Royal Bath of Srah Srang and Banteay Kdei temples.
Dinner not included and accommodation at hotel
Summary
Sightseeing: Full day
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Day
9: Departure ( B)
Breakfast at the hotel
We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past
floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals.
Free leisure for your own time for rolling at local market for shopping
until transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight
Summary
Boat trip: 2 hrs
Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat
Meal: Breakfast
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Class |
2-3 |
4-5 |
6-9 |
Single
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2 stars |
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3 stars |
749 |
629 |
509 |
165USD |
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Accommodation offering in
this trip: ( Click to see hotel
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Cities |
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Saigon |
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ChauDoc |
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Cantho |
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Phnompenh |
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Siemreap |
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Tour Cost includes :
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Full transportation by Car or Bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- English or French - speaking guide
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Entrance fees.
- Boat ticket from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh by HangChau boat
- Private boat trip on VinhLong, Cantho Mekong and Tonle Sap
- Twin shared hotel room ( as your option price )
- English speaking guide
- Water & Snacks
Tour
Cost excludes:
- Airport taxes; Visas; travel insurance; tips; personal expenses,
emergency transfers.
Trip Summary:
Where: |
Trip
starts in Hochhiminh city and ends in Siemreap Cambodia |
When: |
All
year round; |
Grade: |
Moderate
to Strenous; |
Accommodation: |
Tourist-class
hotels (Standard); |
Transport: |
Private
car or bus, public train, etc.; |
Meals: |
As
indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
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