Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Description: The two countries of Cambodia and Vietnam are steeped in culture and that is evident from all the temples and the architecture that you will see. Despite the terrible wars the both places went through, these monuments have been well preserved.
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap
Meals: Not Applicable
On arrival in Siem Reap, you shall be transferred to your hotel, followed by a speedy check-in. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 2: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast at your hotel, and proceed for sightseeing in Angkor. Visit Angkor Thom, which includes many popular sights of the city. Continue to the Terrace Of The Elephants and the Terrace Of The Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies. Visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. Next, visit Ta Prohm, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor. Visit Banteay Srei Temple, considered the jewel of classical Khmer art. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, proceed for a tour of Angkor. Visit Angkor Wat, the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture. It is the national symbol and highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples. Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. Enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls runs the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, especially sunrise and sunset when you can watch the play of light on the stones. Afterwards, enjoy an excursion to Kampong Kleang on a boat trip. This boat trip will explore the floating fishing villages, on the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. You will then return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an excursion to Silk Farm and Silk Production. This half-day tour will introduce the visitor to the traditional khmer skills on silk production. Visitors are shown different steps in silk production. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), you shall be transferred to the hotel, where you can check-in and enjoy your evening at leisure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast at your hotel, and then proceed for sightseeing in Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown). A vibrant metropolis, Saigon exuberates energy, activity and motion. Begin your tour of this exciting city with a visit to the historic center, strolling along Dong Khoi Street. Afterwards, dive into modern history with a tour of the Reunification Palace. Continue to the harrowing War Remnants Museum and then, drive to the historic center to visit Emperor Of Jade Pagoda. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with a brief visit to Binh Tay Market, the vast wholesale market selling every kind of good from dried foods to T- shirts and electronics. Continue to Thien Hau Pagoda. End your tour at the Central Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Then, proceed for your excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, an important Vietcong base during the American War. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel.
Day 7: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, check-out of your hotel, and head to the airport to board your flight for the onward journey.