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EXPERIence Vietnam & Cambodia
This comprehensive tour of two
amazing countries will allow you to
enjoy a magical experience as you
travel from the cultural north of Hanoi
with a cruise through the majestic
Halong Bay, on to an extended stay
at the ever popular town of Hoi An,
before heading south into Ho Chi
Minh City.
Sapa
From here discover the Mekong Delta
in depth before arriving in Phnom Penh,
Cambodia and then through to Siem Reap
with the amazing Angkor Temples. On this
small group tour, make friends along the
way whilst the experienced local guides will
give you an insight into these two colourful
countries.
START
Halong Bay
Hanoi
Mai Chau
Ninh Binh
VIETNAM
Hue
Danang
Hoi An
CAMBODIA
FINISH
EXPERIENCE VIETNAM
& CAMBODIA
Battambang
17days/16NIGHTS
FROM $ 4890
Rattanak Kiri
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Mui Ne
GROUP TOUR
Sihanoukville
Chau Doc
Local English speaking guide
Group Size:
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta: Can Tho (B, L)
This morning, depart Ho Chi Minh City for the
drive to the Mekong Delta. Board a boat and
explore the myriad of estuaries and islands. By
road head to Can Tho.
Day 13: Mekong Delta: Chau Doc (B, L)
This morning visit the bustling Cai Rang
Floating Market – the largest wholesale floating
market in the Mekong Delta. Continue by road
to Chau Doc. This afternoon visit Sam Mountain.
With influence from Chinese, Vietnamese and
Khmer cultures, Sam Mountain is renowned for
its traditional pagodas secluded in caves and
is the site where devout local Buddhists make
their annual pilgrimage.
Day 14: Mekong – Phnom Penh (B)
Board a boat this morning for a journey up
river to Phnom Penh. On board, explore one
the most mysterious rivers of the world, the
great Mekong, and admire the natural beauty
of its timeless scenery. On arrival in Phnom
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Ho Chi Minh City
My Tho
Phu Quoc
Island
Minimum 2 people
Maximum 14 people
Quality centrally located
4 star accommodation
Day 1-11: Itinerary is the same as
Discover Vietnam page 36
Nha Trang
Kampong
Cham
Penh, you will be met by your local Cambodian
guide who will transfer you to your hotel. In
the afternoon visit the Royal Palace, the Silver
Pagoda and the Daughters’ Visitor Centre, a
non-profit organisation supporting victims of
sex-exploitation in Cambodia.
Day 15: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B, D)
Visit Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields
before transferring to Phnom Penh Airport for a
flight to Siem Reap. This evening enjoy a special
cultural experience with dinner and a traditional
Apsara Show.
Day 16: Siem Reap (B, L)
Today enjoy a full day exploring the stunning
Angkor Temples. Tour the South Gate of Angkor
Thom followed by the ruins of Bayon, Baphoun,
the Royal Enclosure Phimeanakas and the
Elephant Terraces. The Bayon Temple (circa
1190) is a Buddhist temple but retains elements
of Hindu cosmology and imagery. Standing in the
exact centre of the walled city, it represents the
intersection of heaven and earth. End your tour
by exploring the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat. The
“lost city” of Angkor first attracted the interest
Can Tho
Mekong
Delta
of Europeans in the 1800’s after Cambodia was
colonised by the French. The evening is spent
at leisure.
Day 17: Siem Reap (B)
Sadly today is the end of your tour. Transfer
to Ho Chi Minh City Airport where tour
arrangements end.
Guaranteed Departure Dates:
2017 – 21 Mar, 04 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 09 May,
20 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 08
Aug, 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 03 Oct, 17 Oct, 31
Oct, 14 Nov, 05 Dec
2018 – 23 Jan & 20 Feb
Guaranteed departure applies as soon as 2 people
are booked on this tour.
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