Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Siem Reap (D)
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, Cambodia in the morning, meet with your guide and transfer to the hotel. Visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King – Afternoon carry on to visit the fabulous Angkor Wat. Watch the sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap
Day 2 Angkor Temple (B, L)
Early morning sunrise at Angkor Wat (optional) – then return to hotel for breakfast. In the same morning, tour the Small Circuit including Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, and Chau Say Tevoda. In the afternoon, take the sightseeing the Grand Circuit including Prasat Kravan, East Mebon, Pre Rup and Preah Khan.Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap
Day 3: Tonle Sap (B, L, D)
The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 Km in length. Here bird life is profuse, and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. There is a great stillness and tranquillity as we pass floating fishing villages. Because of seasonal high winds and varying water levels, we will start our journey one of the following ways:
1. High water, approximately July - November. At 1200 REGISTER at ANGKOR CENTURY HOTEL to transfer to the ship at Siem Reap Port. lunch at 1330. At 1500 we take a motor boat excursion to the floating villages of Tonle Sap. Moor overnight on the lake.
2. Low water, approximately November -March. At 1200 REGISTER at ANGKOR CENTURY HOTEL to transfer by coach to Siem Reap Port, enjoying a picnic lunch on board a speed boat while crossing the great Tonle Lake. Mid-afternoon board the ship at mouth of Tonle River and cruise to Kampong Chhnang for overnight mooring.
3. No water, possibly late-March to July. At 1200 REGISTER ANGKOR CENTURY HOTEL in Siem Reap by coach stopping for sight seeing at Angkor Thom and Prem Srei Kuk temples. Packed lunch provided with refreshments and embark the ship at Phumi Prek Chik Village in early evening on the Tonle River, cruising to Kampong Chhnang for overnight.
IN ALL SITUATIONS THE SERVICE COMMENCES AT ANGKOR CENTURY HOTEL 1200
Day 4: Kampong Chhnang (B, L, D)
Low and No Water: This is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, we make a truly wonderful motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen, and of considerable interest are the great fish traps, some half a kilometre long, which net a huge tonnage of fish after each monsoon as the fish migrate from the falling lake into the Tonle River. We touch the capital Phnom Penh in the afternoon to change pilots and enter the Upper Mekong bound for Kampong Cham and stop for an afternoon walk at the village of Peam Chikang.
High Water: we cruise from 0400 across the great Tonle Lake with a brief morning stop at Kampong Chhanang and then cruise all day passing Phnom Penh to enter the Mekong River and proceed upstream.
Day 5: Kampong Cham (B, L, D)
We continue upstream past Kampong Cham for a morning walk up the Wat Hanchai hill with its ancient Cham shrines. Cruise through lunch and in afternoon travel by minivan (not always airconditioned) to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor and the twin holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, or Man and Woman Hills. Late afternoon departure from Kampong Cham heading for Phnom Penh. Overnight mid-steam.
Day 6: Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
The capital of Cambodia retains its French charm. The old colonial architecture makes an attractive backdrop to busy cafes, and the renovated river "corniche" is full of life. The city has several impressive wats, including Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and the newly-painted Wat Lang Ka. Pride of place goes to the spectacular Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Cambodia where artefacts embodying the brilliance and richness of Khmer culture were preserved by the Khmer Rouge. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. An afternoon excursion is arranged to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre situated in the suburbs of the city. More happily, Phnom Penh has a lively night life, and some passengers choose to dine ashore or try one of the capital’s many watering holes; a favourite being the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.
Day 7: Cruising the Mekong / Border crossing (B, L, D)
We cast off for a day cruising the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route. Today we will stop for a jungle village walk to visit fruit orchards, and then set off for the Vietnamese border for the usual formalities, which in this part of the world, take time. Overnight mid-stream.
Day 8: Chau Doc (B, L, D)
We travel from the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau down the canals and backwaters by local ferry boat. At Chau Doc we visit a Cham tribal village and a cat fish farm. We make a trishaw ride round this fascinating town of fine French-colonial buildings and bustling market. Return to the ship by boat for lunch and cast off for Cai Bei.
Day 9: Cai Be (B, L, D)
We take a morning junk trip to Dong Hoa Hiep Island to Cai Be to see a floating market, and go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colourful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. We explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the An Kiet House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the fruit orchards around the house. In the afternoon we continue our sightseeing by traditional junk to Vinh Long to visit the Bonsai Gardens and see boat yards, brick works and traditional roofers. We rejoin the Pandaw and cruise past Vinh Long City and the Evergreen Islands. Overnight moor mid-stream Cai Be.
Day 10: My Tho / Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (B, D)
Early morning sail from Cai Be for My Tho, where we disembark for coach transportation to the Renaissance Riverside Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City (B/D)
Meet your local guide during the buffet breakfast at your hotel. Then depart on your morning motor coach tour of this fabulous and vibrant city! Your first stop will be at the History Museum, followed by a unique Water Puppet Show. From there continue past some of the city’s major attractions including the 19th century Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The tour will end with sightseeing of the Presidential Palace. In the afternoon, visit the unique War Remnants Museum followed by a welcome dinner featuring Vietnamese specialties..Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 12: HCM- Cu Chi Tunnels (B/D)
The morning is reserved for an excursion to the fascinating Cu Chi tunnels. To protect themselves from bombing raids, the local villagers and Viet Cong built a series of tunnels covering an area of over 212 km where they survived allied attacks for years. The tunnels, ranging in depth from 3 to 12 meters underground, included boarding rooms, schools, kitchens, meeting halls and military production facilities – a whole city underground. Return to the city for a lunch break (on own). In the afternoon, a delightful 45 minute cyclo tour through the heart of the city’s bustling China Town will precede another wonderful dinner at one of Saigon’s many popular local restaurants.Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City at leisure & Departure (B)
Morning after breakfast you are at leisure until time to transfer to airport for flight back home
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Note: Number of Person in Group/Pax Tour cost per Person (in US $)
Trip includes:
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel as requested
- Transfer in air-condition vehicle
- 02 nights accommodation at 3*** hotel based on twin share
- Full time escort by English speaking tour guide
- Private motorized boat & sampan on river
- Meals as mention the program
- Free fruits, honey tea at orchard
- Entrance fee, music performance.
Trip excludes:
- Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
- Visa arrangement
- Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
- All dinners
- Drinks and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
- Any services not mentioned in the program.
