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Saigon to Siem Reap (Partially Guided) - 8 days
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Highlights
Angkor Temple Complex – Marvel at legendary Angkor Wat and see the many faces of the Bayon Temple in ancient Angkor Thom
Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the incredible network of tunnels built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
Phnom Penh – Visit the Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace, then discover the horrors of the Khmer Rouge at Tuol Sleng
Ho Chi Minh City – Enjoy a walking tour of the city and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum
Siem Reap – Enjoy this ancient city and opt to walk down lively 'Pub Street'
Mekong Delta – Cruise the maze of waterways on a traditional sampan and enjoy a delicious lunch on Dong Hoa Hiep Island
NGO Phare Cambodian Circus – Gaze in awe at the incredible performers as you enjoy this celebrated circus show
Tonle Sap Lake – Sail on Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and visit the floating villages of Kampong Phluk
Mekong Delta – Cruise the maze of waterways on a traditional sampan and enjoy a delicious lunch on Dong Hoa Hiep Island
NGO Phare Cambodian Circus – Gaze in awe at the incredible performers as you enjoy this celebrated circus show
Tonle Sap Lake – Sail on Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and visit the floating villages of Kampong Phluk
Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 8All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Guide
Tour Style: On this tour you will enjoy sightseeing at all included sights with expert local guides, and all of your travel arrangements are included. You will travel without a tour guide between destinations. If you would prefer an escorted group tour please book our fully guided Saigon to Siem Reap tour.
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Guided sightseeing - Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the Temples of AngkorSampan boat trips in the Mekong DeltaBoat trip on Tonle Sap LakeLocal English speaking specialist guides for all sightseeingEconomy class flight: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
12 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Itinerary
From high-octane Ho Chi Minh City, take a cruise through the Mekong Delta and explore the ingenious Cu Chi tunnels of the Viet Cong before taking in the highlights of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia. Visit colourful floating markets and royal palaces, explore spectacular Angkor Wat and much more on this 8 day tour.
day 1Ho Chi Minh City
Hello Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon). Upon arrival you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to get acquainted with the city. Opt to explore on foot, shop at Ben Thanh Market or visit the grand Independence Palace, with its secret bunker and military command centre beneath!
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Ho Chi Minh City
day 2Cruising the Mekong
day 3Mekong & Ho Chi Minh City
day 4Cu Chi Tunnels, Phmon Penh
day 5Royal Palace, Crimes of Pol Pot
day 6Siem Reap & Angkor Thom
day 7Angkor Wat & Tonle Sap Lake
day 8Siem Reap
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