A travel experience like no other
This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.
Day 1
Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel.
Meal: None
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 2
Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour
In the morning, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network stretching more than 200 km. These tunnels played a vital role during the Vietnam War, allowing the Viet Cong to control large rural areas near Saigon.
The tunnel system included:
- Trap doors
- Living quarters
- Storage facilities
- Weapons factories
- Field hospitals
- Command centers
- Kitchens
Parts of the tunnels were built several levels deep and extended as far as the Cambodian border. Today, visitors can explore sections that have been widened for tourism, and there is also an opportunity to try shooting an AK47 or MK16 at a nearby rifle range.
After lunch, enjoy a Ho Chi Minh City tour. Formerly known as Saigon, this is Vietnam’s largest and busiest city.
Highlights include:
- Ben Thanh Market
- War Remnants Museum
- Reunification Palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Central Post Office
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s most modern city, filled with shopping malls, cinemas, bars, and vibrant street life.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 3
Ho Chi Minh – Vinh Long – Can Tho
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby at 8:30 AM.
Travel through the Mekong Delta to Vinh Long, where you will take a cruise and visit local markets and orchard gardens.
After the visit, continue by vehicle to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 4
Can Tho – Chau Doc
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast while cruising on the Mekong Princess to the Cai Rang Floating Market.
Transfer to a traditional local boat to explore the market.
Continue cruising along narrow canals to visit:
- A noodle factory
- An orchard garden
After tasting local fruits, return to the hotel by boat through the canals.
Later drive to Chau Doc, a town near the Cambodian border.
In the afternoon visit Sam Mountain for sunset views across rice fields stretching toward Cambodia.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 5
Chau Doc – Phnom Penh by Speedboat
Enjoy breakfast before boarding the Victoria Express speedboat for a journey upstream along the Mekong River to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 6
Phnom Penh Tour with Killing Fields
After breakfast, visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, sobering reminders of Cambodia’s tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime.
The Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the Pol Pot era between 1975 and 1979.
In the afternoon, continue sightseeing including:
- Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866
- Silver Pagoda, named for its floor made of more than 5,000 silver tiles
Inside the Silver Pagoda are treasures including:
- A 90-kg solid gold Buddha
- A 17th-century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha
End the day at Wat Phnom Temple, where you can enjoy sunset views over Phnom Penh.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 7
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (Private Transfer)
After breakfast, travel by private car to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival begin a sightseeing tour of the Angkor archaeological complex, including:
- South Gate of Angkor Thom
- Bayon Temple
- Royal Enclosure
- Phimeanakas
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
- Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century, covers around 210 hectares and is one of the most remarkable temple complexes in the world.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 8
Siem Reap
After breakfast, travel to the beautifully carved temple of Banteay Srei.
Stops along the way include Preah Dark Village and Banteay Samre Temple, known for detailed reliefs depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.
Visit Ta Prohm, the famous jungle temple where giant trees and roots have grown over ancient ruins.
In the afternoon visit:
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Main Shrine
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Psar Chars (Old Market)
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Wat Bo Pagoda
In the evening enjoy a performance at the Phare Circus.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 9
Siem Reap Departure
Visit Hoi An’s riverside market to shop for ingredients before joining a cooking demonstration at Red Bridge Cooking School.
Enjoy the meal you prepared before having free time in the afternoon.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
| Cities | Hotel Category |
| Deluxe – 5star hotel | |
| Ho Chi Minh | The Myst Dong Khoi
Verdant Calm |
| Can Tho | Victoria Can Tho resort
Deluxe room |
| Chau Doc | Victoria Chau Doc resort
Deluxe room |
| Siem Reap | Somadevi Angkor Boutique
Executive Deluxe |
| Phnom Penh | Raffle le Royal
State room |
TRIP INCLUSIVE
- All private transfer and transportation
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced local English speaking guide
- Boat trips as itinerary
- Meals as indicated
- All sightseeing tickets
- Water and tissues on coach
- Complimentary Approval document for Vietnam visa
- Services charges and government tax
TRIP EXCLUSIVE
- International flights & departures taxes
- Beverage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Vietnam visa stamping fees
- Cambodia Visa
- Others not mentioned above
- Compulsory dinner at hotel and peak season surcharges
Note:
* Check in time: 02.00pm – Check out time: 12.00pm
* Price is based on minimum 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. Single supplement is surcharged when one person occupy one room.