VIETNAM OVERLAND TOUR TO CAMBODIA
10 Days / 9 Nights
SAI GON - TAY NINH - CU CHI TUNNELS - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO - CHAU DOC - CAI RANG - PHNOMPENH - SIEM RIEP - ANGKOR WAT
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL - SAI GON PACKAGE TOURS (-/-/-)
On
arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel
for check in. The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many
locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in
Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is
crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas
and sidewalk cafes. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to
explore the different lifestyles.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 2: SAIGON FULLDAY OF SIGHTSEEING TOURS (B/-/-)
In
the morning, the tour will take you to visit our bustling and friendly
city. Your will be excited to view the daily life of local people with
the crowded bikes and motorbikes. This tour gives you a chance to
exploring the Exotic Street & sights of business city. Start with Reunification Palace,
which is now preserved as a museum, including the underground
communications bunkers, headquarters for the Saigon Government during
the American War. Nearby are Notre Dame Cathedral - an impressive
neo-Romanesque cathedral & Post office – the city’s major landmark.
We have a shot walking down the shopping Dong Khoi street offers photo
shooting opportunities. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the teeming Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! It is time for lunch with Pho noodle soup.
In the afternoon, we visit Cho Lon – the city’s Chinatown – a reminder of Chinese influence on the country. Cho lon is bustling during the day and night. We will walk down the hundreds of small side street where peole buying and selling a huge variety of items. Stop over at Thien Hau pagoda for photo shooting. What makes Cho Lon so special are the sights and sound of its streets. Back to hotel.
In the afternoon, we visit Cho Lon – the city’s Chinatown – a reminder of Chinese influence on the country. Cho lon is bustling during the day and night. We will walk down the hundreds of small side street where peole buying and selling a huge variety of items. Stop over at Thien Hau pagoda for photo shooting. What makes Cho Lon so special are the sights and sound of its streets. Back to hotel.
DAY 3: TAY NINH- CU CHI TUNNELS (B/-/-)
The
incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres
and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have
been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed
hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an
excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a
widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life.
There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at
the nearby rifle range. Upon leaving Cu Chi we drive a short distance to
Tay Ninh, the headquarters of Cao Dai Sect . This religion was
founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. We arrive in
time to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic
mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes.
These costumes are a symbol of the curious combination of the
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 4: MEKONG DELTA - CAN THO (B/-/-)
In the morning, heading out of town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam. On arrival in My Tho
we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a
great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view
dotted by many islands. The exciting river trip will pass by the lush
green vegetation towards the famous Unicorn Island where we have a
chance to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and see
farmers at work. We navigate some narrower canals using small rowing
boats to Ben Tre Province for an interesting visit to some local industries. The extra enjoyment is a lunch at one of the famous local eating spots.After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Can Tho .
Arrive in Can Tho, the city located on Mekong Delta bank.
O/N in Can Tho.
DAY 5: CAN THO CRUISE TOURS – CAI RANG – CHAU DOC (B/L/D)
After breakfast, board a sampan to visit Cai Rang floating market and a fruit garden (Ba Cong) and then ride on a “xe loi” (motor cyclo) from Chap Phap Bridge to Binh Thuy Ancient House.
Observe the rural life and enjoy the beautiful vegetation along the
riverbanks. In the afternoon, drive to Chau Doc, near the Cambodian
border. On arrival, visit Sam Mountain, a popular pilgrimage site with a host of Chinese, Cham and Khmer temples before checking into your hotel.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
DAY 6: CHAU DOC PACKAGE TOURS - PHNOM PENH BY A SPEED BOAT (B/-/-)
After
early breakfast at the hotel, we depart from Chau Doc Town around 7 am.
We transfer to the boat dock. First we take a ride cruising to a fish
farm, and you will hear about the ways of life and doing business of the
floating-house people.
A Cham minority village is the next one visited, where a towel weaving workshop is located with the weaving of the colourful traditional wears (Sarongs and towels). We have a chance to learn more about the Mekong delta people on stilted houses, especially Cham ethnic minority people.
Coming to Phnompenh in lunch time. Check in on arrival.
In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was build in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period (14th centuries). Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique Dinner at local restaurant, O/N at Phnom Penh
A Cham minority village is the next one visited, where a towel weaving workshop is located with the weaving of the colourful traditional wears (Sarongs and towels). We have a chance to learn more about the Mekong delta people on stilted houses, especially Cham ethnic minority people.
Coming to Phnompenh in lunch time. Check in on arrival.
In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was build in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period (14th centuries). Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique Dinner at local restaurant, O/N at Phnom Penh
DAY 7: PHNOMPENH CITY TOURS (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel, we Visit the notorious Killing Fields
“Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of
brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of those who
first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul
Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Then return back on
the way drop and visit to the handicraft shop, spa and
vocational training restaurant. This place was created in 1996 by Pour
un Sourire d’ Enfant (PSE). Is the NGO that aims to rescue Cambodian
children who are forced to scavenge through the rubbish dumps to
survive, especially around Steung Mean Chey garbage dump in Phnom Penh.
Today we prefer you to have lunch over there. This afternoon, we Visit Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmei), the distinctive art-deco styling of this market makes it stand out among the architecture of Phnom Penh, where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products, etc. Dinner at local restaurant, O/N at Phnom Penh
(Optional for boat cruise along the Mekong River, 1 or 2hrs)
DAY 8: PHNOM PENH- SIEM REAP- ANGKOR TOURS (B/-/D)
After
breakfast at hotel, we transfer to Siem Reap by morning flight. The
town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of
the ancient city Angkor, which is home for the capital of the powerful
Khmer Empire dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive
site sprawls through the dense jungle, over an area of 60 square miles.
On arrival met and transfer direct to hotel for check in. Visit the
antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with
its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon
Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces
of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants
Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant.In this afternoon, we visit Angkor National Museum & to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hills. Dinner and enjoy with Aspara Dance Show at local restaurant, O/N at Siem Reap. (Optional for elephant or balloon riding)
DAY 9: ANGKOR WATT PACKAGE TOURS (B/-/-)
(Optional for view sunrise at early morning) Breakfast hotel, Today, we take time to visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Lunch at local restaurant.
This aternoon, we continue to visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone. We go for dinner at local restaurant, O/N at Siem Reap.
DAY 10: SIEM REAP- 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. Lunch at local restaurant
Free leisure for your own time for rolling at local market for shopping until transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight.
Free leisure for your own time for rolling at local market for shopping until transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight.
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