Best of Cambodia & South Vietnam (4 Star Hotels)
Best of Cambodia & South Vietnam (4 Star Hotels)
Best of Cambodia & South Vietnam (4 Star Hotels)
8 Days Starting in Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Siem Reap
Visiting: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Delta, Can Tho, Châu Đốc, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap Province, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CM1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
18-59
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Experience the Best of Cambodia and South Vietnam with an 8-day adventure through bustling cities, quaint countryside towns, floating village markets, and jaw-inspiring mountain landscapes. Kick-start your adventure in the Vietnam’s metropolitan city of Ho Chi Minh, then cruise along the mighty Mekong Delta to experience a simpler way of life. Embrace the organised chaos in Cambodia’s capital. Explore the awe-inspiring architecture of ancient temples and palaces. Learn of treasured traditions including making silk and Khmer pottery. Experience pinch-yourself moments as you stand amongst the world’s largest and most impressive religious complex – The Temples of Angkor Wat. Discover the authentic side of Vietnam and Cambodia that most people miss!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alagon Saigon Hotel - 4 Star
Welcome to South Vietnam! Kick off your epic adventure getting amongst the hustle of Vietnam's metropolitan city, Ho Chi Minh. Formerly known as Saigon, this city is a bubbling pot of energy, hidden gems and a cultural blend of old meets new! Join your guide and new tour mates in the hotel lobby for an informal meeting at 6.00pm. Then, hit the streets for an optional tour group dinner, enjoy a cold beer at Bui Vien or head to Ben Thanh Market for some night shopping.
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Can Tho
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Delta, Can Tho
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: West - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Rise and Shine, it's time to farewell Ho Chi Minh city and head towards the mighty Mekong River! Snag a window seat and soak in the views on a 2-hour drive to Cai Be. On the way, you'll stop in at South-Vietnam's first-ever chocolate factory and learn how to make the local sweet (and taste test, of course!). On arrival at Cai Be, hop on board the wooden boat and kick back as you cruise past lush green islands of the mighty Mekong. Enjoy lunch on board. Cruise past small river-side towns like Vinh Long and learn of the typical rural life on the Mekong. Your day cruising will end in Can Tho with free time to explore the buzzing town, lively waterfront, and quaint backstreets!
Included Activities
Chocolate Factory Visit Mekong River Boat Ride
Day 3 : Can Tho, Chau Doc
Location: Châu Đốc, Can Tho
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chau Doc Victoria Nui Sam Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
No place gives a better insight into life on the river than the floating markets in Cai Rang. After filling up on breakfast at your hotel, take a boat ride 6km from Can Tho to visit the fascinating markets, where hundreds of wooden rowboats trade everything from rice and clothing to exotic fruits on the river. Wander around the markets by foot and visit the nearby Orchard Garden. Then, continue on to Chau Doc for a boat tour of the Tra Su Sanctuary - home to an array of tropical birds and splendid canals deep in the forest of the Mekong. Finish up your day in Chau Doc town and rest up before we cross the border for Cambodia bright and early tomorrow morning!
Included Activities
Cai Rang Floating Market Tra Su Sanctuary Boat Ride
Entrance Fees
Tra Su Sanctuary - 10 USD
Day 4 : Chau Doc, Phnom Penh City Tour
Location: Phnom Penh, Châu Đốc
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Phnom Penh Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Goodbye Vietnam, Hello Cambodia! Set an early alarm for your 7.00am transfer via public speed boat to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. Rest up on the way and arrive in Phnom Penh by 1.00pm with plenty of time to explore the fascinating city on a guided city tour in the afternoon. First up, one of the most popular attractions in the city - the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex! Built in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, the palace is amongst the most impressive Khmer-style designs in Cambodia. Then, visit the National Museum, the Independence Monument, and Wat Phnom Temple - where you'll score some epic views over the city!
Included Activities
Phnom Penh City Tour
Entrance Fees
Royal Palace Entry - 10 USD National Museum - 10 USD Wat Phnom - 1 USD
Day 5 : Phnom Penh, Battambang
Location: Battambang, Phnom Penh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Battambang Classy Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we're off to Battambang, but first visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh to learn about a tragic period. Delve further into history as we continue to the ancient Cambodian Capital of the Khmer Empire - Phnom Udong! Here you'll find two large hills with incredible views across the countryside. Atop the twin humps stands several impressive stupas that survived bombing from both the Americans and Khmer Rouge during Cambodia's recent wars. After soaking in the views, continue on to Kompong Chhnang for a stop at a local pottery village. This village is famous for producing traditional Khmer pottery, a craft passed down through generations for over 1,500 years! As night falls over South-East Asia, we'll head towards the Phnom Sampeau Mountains to witness thousands of nocturnal bats take flight through the caves. It's something quite spectacular to sit at the foot of Battambang's Phnom Sampeou caves as the sun sinks into the horizon and a stream of thousands of bats parade through the caves and zoom across the night sky. Be sure to bring your camera!
Entrance Fees
Tuol Sleng Museum - 5 USD
Phnom Udong - 3 USD
Phnom Sampeu Mountain - 5 USD
Day 6 : Battambang, Siem Reap
Location: Battambang, Siem Reap Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Siem Reap Somadevi Angkor Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ever ridden on a Bamboo Train before? All aboard as we take an 8km journey through the scenic countryside and rice fields of Battambang. This Bamboo Train was set up by villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. It's basic but effective with a single bamboo platform, 4 wheels, and a small motor. Then, get your hiking shoes on and camera ready for a visit to the 11th-century Angkorian temple of Phnom Banan. The 350+ step climb is well worth it, with peaceful views across the countryside waiting at the top! Soak up these picture-perfect scenes. In the afternoon, we'll leave Battambang and drive towards Siem Reap. Stopping at Puok District to visit the National Silk Centre, a fascinating way to learn about Cambodian silk. Here we will spend some time learning about the process of creating silk, harvesting mulberry, and the life cycle of the silkworm. Tonight we recommend a full night's rest, before the long-awaited visit to the world-famous Angkor Wat temples tomorrow!
Bamboo Train - 5 USD Phnom Penh Banon Temple - 3 USD
Day 7 : Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
Location: Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Siem Reap Somadevi Angkor Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prepare for one awe-inspiring day at the world's largest temple complex - Angkor Wat! First up you'll visit Angkor Thom's South Gate to see the intricate Bayon Temple. This temple is famous for its Elephant Terraces and 54 towers decorated with over 200 enormous smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Then, we'll return to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple of Angkor Wat to marvel at the prized heart and soul of Cambodia. Snap some beautiful pictures of the temple as it reflects across its impressive moat. Then, wander through the outer gallery walls as your local guide narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Tonight we'll head out in Siem Reap to witness some of Cambodia's most talented performers at the Phare Circus! This uniquely modern circus provides young students and graduate performers the opportunity to hone their skills and earn a decent wage doing what they love!
Included Activities
Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat Visit
Entrance Fees
Angkor Wat - 37 USD for 1 day visit / 65 USD for 3 day visit
Phare Circus (Section B) - 25 USD
Day 8 : Siem Reap
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast
Just like that, it's over! Our trip will end in Siem Reap after we say our goodbyes to strangers who quickly became friends. Enjoy a final breakfast together before hotel check-out at 11.00am.
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 & 4 Star Hotels
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Meals
8 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch
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Guide
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
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Transportation
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicles, Speedy boat between Chau Doc and Phnom Penh
What's Not Included
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Any flights
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Travel insurance
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Meals not stated in the itinerary
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Items of a personal nature
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Visa fees
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Entrance Fees
For sights and museums.
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No Passenger under age 18.
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5 & 4 Star
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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