VAT.VC01- 8 Day Hochiminh – Cuchi – Mekong – Phnompenh – Siemriep

Upon Arrival to Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh city. Our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the city center for checking in the hotel.

Free time for leisure!

Overnight in Hochiminh

8:30am: We will pick you up from your hotel and depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels for 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti – American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220 km and is a popular spot for both the locals and foreigners.

The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffaloes swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage and defoliation all over the area caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone.” The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has evidences to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cu chi tunnels and you have a chance to find out!

2:30pm: Getting back to Ho Chi Minh.

Free time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Hochiminh

8.00am depart to My Tho city, 1.5 hours drive.
• A smooth pass the rice fields to the beautiful rural. Start boat on the Tien River to islet. View the Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. Walk into the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while folk music is performed by the local people.
• The cruise will lead to Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, visit coconut candy workshop, bee house, enjoy honey tea and take a picture with snake.
• The amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree.
• Having lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we will freetime for biking, walking.
• 3.00 Back Saigon.
On the way, we will stop at vinh Trang Pagoda.
• 5.00PM get back your hotel.

Overnight in Hochiminh.

7:30am Pick up at hotel and transfer to the bus for a bus trip to Phnompenh.
Chum Reap Sour!  Welcome to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.
Upon arrival at bus station, you will be met with our friendly guide and transfer to visit Toul Sleng (S-21) which was once a Tuol Svay Prey High School is now a frightening reminder of the horrors of Pol Pot regime. The school was used as a torture chamber and it was believed that 16,000 people died there. Continue to visit Independent Monument: the Naga (total 100) or snake motif is one, which can be seen in historic, cultural and modern-day. New built bronze statue of Late king father Norodom Sihanouk, it is built to memorizing the first anniversary of his death. Proceed to Naga Casino Entertainment to try your lucky there and enjoy shopping duty free at the underground floor.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in PhnomPenh.

Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, visit Royal Palace, the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda is the pagoda which in the Royal Palace campus, where have thousands of silver tiles on the floor of pagoda and have the biggest golden Buddha statue. Silver Pagoda is in the Royal Palace Compound made of 500 0 silver tiles. Raung Damrei Museum. Continue to visit Wat Phnom pagoda a 15th century stupa. Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active wat (pagoda) marks the legend of Phnom Penh City. Shopping at Central Market is one of the largest and busiest markets in Phnom Penh. Located in the heart of the city, the market was built in 1937 by the French & Enjoy at the Khmer Bazaar – Sorya Center Point’s, enjoy mini copies of Khmer architectures building and shopping.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit Choeung Ek – Killing Field: now become the peaceful stretch of countryside where over 10,000 people were executed. The remains of some of them are stored in a memorial to remind people of the atrocities the Khmer Rouge inflicted on other Khmers. Then stop at the trendy market is Russian Market, where you can buy DVD, clothes, souvenir etc…
Dinner will be served at local restaurant.
Overnight in PhnomPenh.

Breakfast at hotel.
This morning, we will depart from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap agate way of Angkor Wat temple. Approximately, you will need to spend around 06 hours which cross 03 provinces Kandal, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom.
On the way, you will be stopped at Skun, Spider Ville, the vending of fried spiders a specialty snack is a popular attraction for tourists passing through this town. Another stop will be at Kom pong Kdei Ancient Bridge – was known as its original name “Spean Preah Toeus” which means “The Bridge of indication” in Khmer language. Kompong Kdei Bridge was built by Jayavarman 7th in Angkor period about 1000 years ago.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, lunch in local restaurant
In Siem Reap, we will set out to Wat Preah Prum Rath, the second oldest pagoda in Siem Reap. Then move to visit Les Chan tiers Ecoles Artisans D’ Angkor is a workshop that teaches the unique craft of wood and stone carving in the traditional and style of classic Cambodian artistry.
Transfer to hotel for check in then heading to dinner in local restaurant and enjoy 01-hour shopping at Angkor Night Market & stroll along Pub Street.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, this morning, enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Before lunch, visit Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation. Experience super sunset view at Angkor Wat.
Dinner at Local Restaurant
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visitor Code of Conduct for Temple Visit:
Dress Code: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and showing the bare shoulders are prohibited in scared places. Respectful dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor.
Smoking Cigarettes inside the temple are prohibited.
The Bakan Tower (Central Tower) of Angkor Wat Temple always closes on the Buddhist Sabath Days; the Buddhist religious days (four days a month). You cannot climb up the tower.