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Along the Mekong Adventure 12 days

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Overview

This Mekong Adventure takes you on a 12-day journey through two fascinating countries, following the great river from southern Vietnam deep into the heart of Cambodia. It blends sightseeing, beach relaxation, and genuine cultural discovery into one seamless trip.

Starting in Ho Chi Minh City, you explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and vibrant city landmarks. From there, you drift through the Mekong Delta by sampan, browse colourful floating markets, and cycle through peaceful river villages. Moreover, a few blissful days on Phu Quoc Island give you time to simply breathe and recharge.

Crossing into Cambodia by speedboat, you discover the coastal charm of Kep, the haunting history of Phnom Penh, and finally the breathtaking temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.

In short, this trip surprises you beautifully at every single turn.

Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

Arrive in HCMC and check into your hotel.

Meal: None
Tour guide: None

ho chi minh

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS

Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels, explore the complicated network of underground tunnels in Cu Chi, which were used by the V.C and guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Lunch in a local restaurant and afternoon back to HCMC and visit the highlights with The Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Hall, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Cu Chi tunnel tour

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - VINH LONG - CAN THO

The program will start with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Then, an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop-corn…The rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and enjoy a peaceful time. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to make contacts with them and see how they catch fish…Lunch will be served at Ut Trinh home. After lunch, we walk around the orchards and then we will enjoy some fruit tasting while listening to traditional music. One more thing to do on this trip is biking! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local farms, houses, real-life and the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong Delta. Say goodbye to Vinh Long then move to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

cai be floating market

DAY 4: CAN THO - PHU QUOC

After breakfast, we will proceed to visit the Cai Rang floating village early in the morning. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc Island. Shuttle bus transfer to the hotel, leisure beach time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

phu quoc

DAY 5: PHU QUOC

Leisure beach time. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide

phu quoc

DAY 6: PHU QUOC

Leisure beach time. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide

phu quoc

DAY 7: PHU QUOC - HA TIEN - KEP

Depart Phu Quoc by speedboat to Ha Tien. Transfer to the border at The Prek Chak (Ha Tien) checkpoint is the nearest, most easily accessed border crossing from Kep/Kampot. The road from the border crossing to Kampot, for the most part, in fair condition, taking about 1h15m-2 hours to traverse, though longer in the wet season. Only 35 minutes drive from Kampot we will visit Kep city where Kep is a place to relax by the seaside and use as a base to visit nearby Rabbit Island, and explore the national park, nearby caves and rural countryside, many make a day trip of Kep, dropping over for a seafood dinner. Overnight in Kep.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide


DAY 8: KEP - PHNOM PENH

This morning we leave from the road the most direct route from Kep to Phnom Penh follows National Route through Kampong Trach district. For the last couple of years, stretches of NR3 have been under construction, making alternative routes preferable. But the construction seems to be nearing completion with the vast majority of NR3 now in good condition, though there are comparatively short unfinished sections (a few km) near Phnom Penh and near Kampot. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

phnom penh

DAY 9: PHNOM PENH

Start a day visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Toul Sleng and Killing Fields and enjoy a sunset at Wat Phnom, the symbol of the city. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Royal Palace

DAY 10: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT

Free until transfer to the airport for morning flight to Siem Reap. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Today you visit the sites of Angkor Thom, including Victory Gate, the Bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Dinner with Apsara Show in a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide

apsara

DAY 11: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Banteay Srei and well-maintained Banteay Samre, Banteay Kdei. This afternoon, we visit the magnificent Angkor Wat to explore its architecture. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Banteay Srei

DAY 12: SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP LAKE

Enjoy the morning cruising on the famous Tonle Sap Lake to visit Kompong Pluck village before transfer to the airport departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Tonle Sap lake

Pricing

Price

Category Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31st 2020 (per person in US Dollar)
2 people 3 – 4 people 5 – 6 people 7 – 8 people Single
supplement
Superior $1,523 $1,316 $1,168 $1,131 $332
Deluxe $1,769 $1,561 $1,413 $1,376 $578
Luxury $2,169 $1,964 $1,817 $1,779 $985

ACCOMMODATION

Cities Hotel Category
Superior Deluxe  Luxury
Ho Chi Minh Sanouva

Deluxe

Liberty Central Saigon

Citypoint Deluxe

Nikko Hotel

Deluxe

Can Tho Kim Tho Hotel

Deluxe Room

Vinpearl Can Tho Hotel

Deluxe

Victoria Resort & Spa

Super Garden View

Phu Quoc Arcadia Resort

Superior Garden View

Mercury Phu Quoc

Super Villa

The Shells Resort

Luxury Garden Villa

Kep Rock Royal

Deluxe Room

Kep Bay Deluxe

Mountain View Room

Knai Bang Chhat

Garden room

Phnom Penh King Grand Boutique

Deluxe Room

Harmony Hotel

Deluxe Room

Palace Gate

Royal Deluxe room

Siem Reap Central Boutique Hotel

Boutique Room

Saem Siem Reap

Deluxe Room

Somadevi Angkor Boutique

Executive Deluxe Room

Include & Exclude

TRIP INCLUSIVE

  • All private transfer and transportation.
  • Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
  • Experienced local English / French speaking guide
  • Domestic flight (Can Tho – Phu Quoc; Phnom Penh – Siem Reap)
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing tickets
  • Water and tissues on coach
  • Services charges and government tax
  • An approval document for visa on arrival (1-month single entry)

TRIP EXCLUSIVE

  • International flights & departures taxes
  • Beverage
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
  • Vietnam visa stamping fee.
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
  • Surcharge for peak season
  • Others not mentioned above

Note:

* Check-in time: 02.00pm – Check-out time: 12.00pm.

* Price is based on a minimum of 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. A single supplement is surcharged when one person occupies one room.

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