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Hotline: (+84) 3 87 86 68 52
Email: sales@fareastour.com
Downstream Mekong River from Cambodia to Vietnam - 14 day tour
Siem Reap - Kompung Thom - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Phu Quoc Island - Saigon
Downstream Mekong River from Cambodia to Vietnam is a special itinerary that you can immerse yourself in the world of Mekong culture. It is diversified, exciting and bewitching as well. Let take you into the blending Siem Reap, which you can find out both of the way discovering Khmer Kingdom of the majestic period and the future imagine of Cambodia Nation. Following the flow of Mekong, the rural floating villages, abundant tropical orchards, fishing farms, immense rice-fields, and authentic countryside are waiting for you.
Moreover, this 14 day Cambodia Vietnam tour also offers to you several days to experience the pearl island – Phu Quoc. The delightful duration here is worthy of hiding away your daily life to enjoy a leisure paradise.
Itinerary
Destinations
Meals
Arrive in Siem Reap
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Arrival at Siem Reap Airport. Welcome to Cambodia – the nation of impressing ancient Khmer art and rural villages. Firstly, you will visit Wat Memorial Mountain and the killing field that is called Wat Thmey that will teach you about the crime of Pol Pot.
End of day, enjoy your dinner while watching an Apsara dance show. (Read more about this traditional art here). Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap
End of day, enjoy your dinner while watching an Apsara dance show. (Read more about this traditional art here). Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap
Siem Reap – Angkor Temples
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The statues in the gateway to Angkor Wat - the most spectacular Khmer project
Today is the day of Khmer architectures with the most bewitching Angkor temples. Far East Tour’s tour guide and bus will pick up at 8.00 a.m to the area of Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Wat. You can wake up earlier and ride a bicycle to Angkor for greeting the dawn. If coming to Siem Reap, experience the sunset and sunrise with the temples of Angkor is a “must-do”.
In the morning, we go ahead to the Angkor Thom, which is formerly the last majestic capital of Khmer empire. Beginning from the South Gate that is beloved the most by a series of impressing stone heads. After that, we continually visit Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Each of them offers to you another exotic imagine to inspirit you.
En-route going down to the large space of Angkor Wat, we stop at the kingdom of trees, Ta Prohm is a jungle enfolded temple. It is mysterious, really different, and incredible.
After the lunch, Angkor Wat is awaiting you. You will be thrilled by its architecture, structure and designs. The temple is the symbol of Cambodia tourism, and also the most attracting heritage site in Siem Reap.
Admire the sunset on the top of Bakheng Hill before heading back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
In the morning, we go ahead to the Angkor Thom, which is formerly the last majestic capital of Khmer empire. Beginning from the South Gate that is beloved the most by a series of impressing stone heads. After that, we continually visit Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Each of them offers to you another exotic imagine to inspirit you.
En-route going down to the large space of Angkor Wat, we stop at the kingdom of trees, Ta Prohm is a jungle enfolded temple. It is mysterious, really different, and incredible.
After the lunch, Angkor Wat is awaiting you. You will be thrilled by its architecture, structure and designs. The temple is the symbol of Cambodia tourism, and also the most attracting heritage site in Siem Reap.
Admire the sunset on the top of Bakheng Hill before heading back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
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The monkey statues were made by red sandstone in the "Citadel of warrior women"
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transferring to Kulen Mountain that is a mountain of unlimited temples and 1000 linga river. Besides, there are a reclining Buddha and a cascading waterfalls. Climbing up to the mountain and visit continually each of them, even though, you can swim on the waterfall.
Stop to visit Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre on the way back. You are certainly surprised by the “ruby of Khmer art”. Banteay Srei was built under the inspiration of Angkor Wat to worship Hindu and Shiva. For this reason, the temple looks likely a reduced Angkor Wat. The most significant fact is that the name “Banteay Srei” means “Citadel of Warrior Women” because of the elaborate carvings with the imagines of women and lotus flowers in hand.
Located in the Preak Dark village, Banteay Samre is used to worship Vishnu, and was named after an Indonesia minority. This is an off the beaten track place for tourist.
Early this evening, passenger joins in a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your life. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Located in the Preak Dark village, Banteay Samre is used to worship Vishnu, and was named after an Indonesia minority. This is an off the beaten track place for tourist.
Early this evening, passenger joins in a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your life. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Siem Reap – Kampong Thom
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Breakfast at the hotel: Get a leisure morning in Siem Reap, which has lots of thing to to. You can go shopping at the local market, wandering around some famous souvenir shops, sipping a cup of coffee in the Pub street, etc.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Kampong Thom province. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Dinner & overnight at homestay in Kampong Thom.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Kampong Thom province. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Dinner & overnight at homestay in Kampong Thom.
Kampong Thom – Phnom Penh
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An impressing statue in Sambor Prei Kuk
Have breakfast and talk to the host before going to Sambor Prei Kuk temples that is a World Heritage Site. Sambor Prei Kuk is known as a ruined complex to take you back to the 6th to 9th centuries – the period of King Isanavaman.
Enjoy the lunch in Kampong Thom, then proceeding to Phnom Penh. Check-in your hotel and explore this capital by your own way. Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh
Enjoy the lunch in Kampong Thom, then proceeding to Phnom Penh. Check-in your hotel and explore this capital by your own way. Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh – Chau Doc by speedboat
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Speedboat sailing fast between Phnom Penh and Chau Doc is a memorable experience
Breakfast at hotel. You have 2 options for the morning in Phnom Penh:
Option 1: Explore the Cambodian Capital by yourself, enjoy a private time for your group.
Option 2: Take a City Tour with National Museum (the collection of Khmer art), Russian market (Psar Toul Tom Pong).
After lunch, it is the time for experience speedboat from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc (from Cambodia to Vietnam through Vinh Xuong border gate).
Check-in the hotel & take your free time here. Overnight at the hotel in Chau Doc.
Option 1: Explore the Cambodian Capital by yourself, enjoy a private time for your group.
Option 2: Take a City Tour with National Museum (the collection of Khmer art), Russian market (Psar Toul Tom Pong).
After lunch, it is the time for experience speedboat from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc (from Cambodia to Vietnam through Vinh Xuong border gate).
Check-in the hotel & take your free time here. Overnight at the hotel in Chau Doc.
Chau Doc – Can Tho
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Make the most of peacefulness with a Tra Su boat trip.
After breakfast, you will be picked up to a peaceful riverside village of Cham Minority. Ethnic people here own a skillful brocade products and original Islam culture. After that, driver takes you to Can Tho, but stop in Tra Su indigo forest where you will explore natural reserve by a local boat. It is compared as a party of green, especially in the flooding season, Tra Su is very bewitching together with the voice of birds. Blow your mind to enjoy the rare moment connecting to a fresh ramsar in the west of Hau River. Moreover, the forest is amazing with the great number of azolla families, Palmira palms, and fields.
End of the 7th day, experience Can Tho homestay and ride a cycle around the village. Overnight at homestay in Can Tho.
End of the 7th day, experience Can Tho homestay and ride a cycle around the village. Overnight at homestay in Can Tho.
Can Tho – Phu Quoc
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Let see the "Bẹo tree" to know what the boats are selling
Get up early to join in Cai Rang floating market in the best duration. Take a local boat to connect to the liveliness and business of the market. It is the most famous and animated floating market in Cuu Long Delta, Cai Rang brings you the vitality of colorful place with variety of flowers, seasonable fruits, vegetables … Let buy some products or eat a hot noodle to communicate to the local merchants. After that, the boat will stop in to riverside village, passenger will visit a lush orchards and a rice husky mill.
End of Cai Rang boat trip, we say goodbye at Can Tho Airport, then taking a flight to Phu Quoc Island. Check-in resort and make the most of rest with senior/luxury resort here. Overnight at the resort in Phu Quoc.
End of Cai Rang boat trip, we say goodbye at Can Tho Airport, then taking a flight to Phu Quoc Island. Check-in resort and make the most of rest with senior/luxury resort here. Overnight at the resort in Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc Island Free & Easy
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You can find out many private and romantic corner in the series of Phu Quoc islands
Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a whole day of freedom.
Phu Quoc is the biggest and most beautiful of Vietnam. In accompanied with 21 different islands, Phu Quoc is a mesmeric series of islands that can offer to you lots of private and funny time. You can join in the animated oceanic activities as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, visiting the fishing villages or simply going for a blow and sunset. Overnight at resort in Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc is the biggest and most beautiful of Vietnam. In accompanied with 21 different islands, Phu Quoc is a mesmeric series of islands that can offer to you lots of private and funny time. You can join in the animated oceanic activities as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, visiting the fishing villages or simply going for a blow and sunset. Overnight at resort in Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc Island Free & Easy
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Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a whole day of freedom. Overnight at resort in Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc – Saigon
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Free at leisure till transfer to airport for flight to Saigon. From Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be picked up to the hotel in center of Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free time in the most bustling city of Vietnam. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
HCM city full day with cooking class
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Let learn to bargain and choose ingredient in your trip from Cambodia to Vietnam
After breakfast, driver and tour guides will take you to visit Saigon City.
Firstly, passengers join in a cooking class at a nice restaurant and go to a local market for buying some ingredient. Let learn about the trading culture of Saigoners, try to bargain to get the best price, choose the best ingredient. At the restaurant, you will be prepared a Vietnamese course by yourself with delicious dishes as spring rolls, steamed rice in pandan leaf flavor, lotus stem salad with pork and shrimps, etc. Enjoy your hand-made lunch subsequently.
In the afternoon, driver leads you to the famous French colonial architectural projects in District 1: Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Basilica, then continuing with Reunification. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Firstly, passengers join in a cooking class at a nice restaurant and go to a local market for buying some ingredient. Let learn about the trading culture of Saigoners, try to bargain to get the best price, choose the best ingredient. At the restaurant, you will be prepared a Vietnamese course by yourself with delicious dishes as spring rolls, steamed rice in pandan leaf flavor, lotus stem salad with pork and shrimps, etc. Enjoy your hand-made lunch subsequently.
In the afternoon, driver leads you to the famous French colonial architectural projects in District 1: Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Basilica, then continuing with Reunification. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Tay Ninh - Cu Chi tunnel
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Occupying up to 1,2 sqkm, Caodaist Temple has lots of original design to see
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, you have 02 options: visit Tay Ninh Holy See or take a free & easy time in Saigon.
In the afternoon, we come to the region of Cu Chi, which is the biggest underground network in Vietnam. Cu Chi Tunnels was used to the hiding place of Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War in 1960s. The tunnels occupies up to 250km with a number of working places, kitchens, dispensaries, etc. Coming to Cu Chi, you will join in the beguiling challenges as shooting, walking through the trench, etc.
After returning to Saigon, you will embark to a cruise and savor a romantic dinner on Saigon River. Admire Saigon by night with sparkling picture. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
In the morning, you have 02 options: visit Tay Ninh Holy See or take a free & easy time in Saigon.
In the afternoon, we come to the region of Cu Chi, which is the biggest underground network in Vietnam. Cu Chi Tunnels was used to the hiding place of Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War in 1960s. The tunnels occupies up to 250km with a number of working places, kitchens, dispensaries, etc. Coming to Cu Chi, you will join in the beguiling challenges as shooting, walking through the trench, etc.
After returning to Saigon, you will embark to a cruise and savor a romantic dinner on Saigon River. Admire Saigon by night with sparkling picture. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
HCM city departure
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Breakfast at hotel. Bid a farewel to Far East Tour's tour guide and bus at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Take a departure flight. End of Cambodia Vietnam Tour in 14 Days.
Services & Price
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Sharing speedboat: Phnom Penh - Chau Doc
- Cooking class in Saigon
- Private boat excursion
- Cycling as mentioned
- Water & cool towels.
- Government taxes & service charge.
Exclusion
- 2 Internal Flights: Can Tho – Phu Quoc; Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh city
- Early check in/ late check out.
- Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
- Vietnam/Cambodia visa stamp fee & personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities.