Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City.
Be welcomed by a representative for pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)
After breakfast, transfer to explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Following lunch, visit the former Presidential Palace. Then, enjoy your free time shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Dinner will be on your own.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L/D)
In the morning, take a 2-hour drive southwest of Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, known as the rice bowl of Vietnam. Enjoy a boat cruise around islets and tropical orchards through the canal of Vam Xep to reach a small islet.
Take a relaxing walk along shady, palm-fringed trails, passing local villages to observe their peaceful daily life. Visit a bee farm, sip special tea with honey, sample fruits with a local family, and hear their stories.
Explore a small coconut workshop, experience a horse-drawn cart transfer, visit handicraft villages and a coconut candy factory, and enjoy tropical fruit and traditional music.
Relax with a rowing boat ride through the narrow, palm tree-lined canals of the Mekong River before returning to My Tho by motorized boat.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 4 Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free for leisure. Meals are on your own. (Flight not included)
Day 5 Exploring Phnom Penh
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer overland to Phnom Penh.
En route, visit the spider market.
After lunch at a local restaurant, go for sightseeing.
Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Wat Phnom Temple.
After dinner, transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6 Transfer to Siem Reap - Sightseeing Tour
Spend the morning at leisure.
Later, they transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap.
After check-in, go for a sightseeing tour.
Visit the Floating Village and ride a traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with the Apsara Dance Show.
Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day 7 Transfer to Siem Reap - Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, start a tour of Siem Reap.
Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, including the Bayob Temple, Phimeanaka, and Leper King Terrace.
Later, go to Ta Promh and Angkor Wat.
After lunch, continue to Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo.
Go to Bakheng Hill in time for sunset.
At night, enjoy a buffet dinner with a traditional show.
After dinner, visit the Night & Pub Street.
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for the return flight.
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