Flying is not the only way to travel around Vietnam and Cambodia. This itinerary allows you to enter Cambodia from Vietnam by waterway and meanwhile, you are still able to look around on Mekong River. You are to see how people conduct their lives on the river, the rich history, and the magnificent religious construction.
Experience the Mekong Trails 7 days
Overview
Itinerary
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH - VINH LONG - CAN THO
The program will start with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Then, an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop-corn…The rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and enjoy a peaceful time. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to make contacts with them and see how they catch fish…Lunch will be served at Ut Trinh home. After lunch, we walk around the orchards and then we will enjoy some fruit tasting while listening to traditional music. One more thing to do on this trip is biking! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local farms, houses, real-life and the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong Delta. Say goodbye to Vinh Long then move to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 2: CAN THO - CHAU DOC
After breakfast, we will proceed to visit the Cai Rang floating village early in the morning. Then drive to Chau Doc. Located on the upper Mekong Delta, the town is 280 km south-west of Saigon on to the Cambodian border. With such proximity, the local population is an eclectic mix of Cham, Khmer, Chinese and Vietnamese sharing different cultures and historical richness. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 3: CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out early and 6.30 and you will get pick up by the pier for express boat to Phnom Penh. Visa on arrival can be made at the border. Arrive Phnom Penh at noontime. A car picks up pier in Phnom Penh. Check-in hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 4: PHNOM PENH
Start a day visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Toul Sleng and Killing Fields and enjoy the sunset at Wat Phnom, the symbol of the city. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 5: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP
Free until transfer to the airport for morning flight to Siemreap. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Today you visit the sites of Angkor Thom, including Victory Gate, the Bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Dinner with Apsara Show in a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 6: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Banteay Srei and well-maintained Banteay Samre, Banteay Kdei. This afternoon, we visit magnificent Angkor Wat to explore its architecture. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Angkor Wat
DAY 7: SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP LAKE
Enjoy the morning cruising on the famous Tonle Sap Lake before transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Pricing
Category | Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31th, 2020 (per person in US dollar) | ||||
2 people | 3 – 4 people | 5 – 6 people | 7 – 8 people |
Single supplement |
|
Superior | $998 | $880 | $783 | $755 | $163 |
Deluxe | $1,065 | $946 | $851 | $821 | $230 |
Luxury | $1,280 | $1,161 | $1,067 | $1,037 | $447 |
ACCOMMODATION
Cities | Hotel Category | ||
Superior | Deluxe | Luxury | |
Can Tho | Kim Tho Hotel
Deluxe Room |
Vinpearl Can Tho Hotel
Deluxe City View |
Victoria Resort & Spa
Superior Garden View |
Chau Doc | Chau Pho Hotel
Superior Room |
Chau Pho Hotel
Deluxe Room |
Victora Resort & Spa
Superior Room |
Phnom Penh | King Grand Boutique Hotel
Deluxe Room |
Harmony Hotel
Deluxe Room |
Palace Gate Hotel
Royal Deluxe Room |
Siem Reap | Central Boutique Hotel
Boutique Room |
Saem Siem Reap
Deluxe Room |
Somadevi Angkor Boutique
Excutive Deluxe Room |
Include & Exclude
TRIP INCLUSIVE
- All private transfer and transportation.
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced local English / French speaking guide
- Domestic flight (Phnom Penh – Siem Reap)
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All sightseeing tickets
- Water and tissues on coach
- Services charges and government tax
- An approval document for visa on arrival (1-month single entry)
TRIP EXCLUSIVE
- International flights & departures taxes
- Beverage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Vietnam visa stamping fee.
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Surcharge for peak season
- Others not mentioned above
Note:
* Check-in time: 02.00pm – Check-out time: 12.00pm.
* Price is based on a minimum of 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. A single supplement is surcharged when one person occupies one room.