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Vietnam – Cambodia Cross Border
7
days
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History & Culture
History & Culture
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The small group tour connects the 2 fertile lands of the ancient Khmer kingdom by local VIP bus transfer. Start from Saigon or Prey Nokor in ancient times, you will cross Vietnam – Cambodia border to Phnom Penh first. Explore a tragedy chapter of pre-modern Cambodia via Phnom Penh sightseeing then continue the bus journey to the past of Cambodia with Siem Reap, the UNESCO city of temples, marking the Siam Kingdom defeated by Khmer soldiers in the 15th century. Since then, a new Khmer empire was born.
Full itinerary
DAY
1
1
Ho Chi Minh – Group Meeting
Meals:
D
D
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh, the most bustling city of Vietnam!
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices. However, the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor.
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices. However, the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor.
DAY
2
2
Ho Chi Minh – Local Vip Bus To Phnom Penh
Meals:
B
B
Morning private transfer from your hotel to the bus station, you will join the local VIP bus (GiantIbis bus, Mekong Express, Sapaco bus, or Mai Linh Express) to Phnom Penh. Enjoy 5-hour driving plus 1 hour stop for immigration procedures in Moc Bai border gate (in Cambodia: Bavet border gate). Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up by our local tour guide and bus from Phnom Penh bus station to your hotel. Free leisure at your own discovery in Phnom Penh at night.
DAY
3
3
Phnom Penh – City Tour
Meals:
B
B
Morning you visit Royal Palace built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. Then continue to the National Museum, this is one of Phnom Penh's true architectural gems.
Afternoon you visit to visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S 21), followed the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek (15Km from the city. We will visit as well Russian market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs. Return to the hotel.
Afternoon you visit to visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S 21), followed the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek (15Km from the city. We will visit as well Russian market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs. Return to the hotel.
DAY
4
4
Phnom Penh – Local Vip Bus To Siem Reap – Apsara Dinner
Meals:
B,D
B,D
Morning transfer to the bus station to take the local VIP bus to Siem Reap. It’s another 5-hour journey through the kingdom’s countryside with 1 rest stop halfway.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you check in the hotel. Free relaxation in the afternoon.
Dinner at local restaurant with Apsara Show
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you check in the hotel. Free relaxation in the afternoon.
Dinner at local restaurant with Apsara Show
DAY
5
5
Angkor Temples
Meals:
B,L
B,L
Early morning, view sunrise at Ta Prohm “the Royal Monastery” then transfer back to hotel for breakfast. The same morning, visit Angkor Wat, South gate of Angkor Thom with Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Terrace of Leper King, Ta Promh and Srah Srang.
After lunch, visit Chau Say Tevoda, Takeo. Have a sunset overview of the Magical Temple City of Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng. Transfer back to inner city to explore the night life.
After lunch, visit Chau Say Tevoda, Takeo. Have a sunset overview of the Magical Temple City of Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng. Transfer back to inner city to explore the night life.
DAY
6
6
Banteay Srei – Tonle Sap Lake
Meals:
B,L
B,L
Spend the entire morning in one of the remote jewels of Angkor, the Banteay Srei temple which means “Citadel of Women”, made of pink sandstone and presenting the most graceful carvings in stone we might ever see in our life. Banteay Samre is a bit off the Grand Circuit, near the southeast corner of the East Baray. There is a nice 3km road excursion through villages and paddies. Combine a visit to Banteay Srey with a stop at Banteay Samre on the way back Siem Reap for lunch. Afternoon boating in Tonle Sap lake, the 11th World’s largest lake and some fishing villages inside.
DAY
7
7
Siem Reap – Departure
Meals:
B
B
You are free to depart at any time today. Private airport transfer is included.
Price & booking
Package Prices ($) (From 01/01 To 31/12)
| Tour package | 2 pax | Single Supp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 540 | 156 | Book a pack |
| Deluxe | 638 | 223 | Book a pack |
What's included
- Small group experience: Min 2 pax, Max 16 pax
- Hotels (5 nights): Central location and nice rooms
- 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- Private vehicles, airport transfers, bus station pick-up & see-off
- Shared local VIP bus from Saigon to Phnom Penh, from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Entrance fees to all indicated sites
- Private boat arrangement on Tonle Sap lake
- Bottled water during transfers
- English speaking guide throughout the tour
- FREE Vietnamese traditional gift
- FREE gift of 01 Krama (Scarf) for each tourist
What's excluded
- Vietnam visa arrangement
- Meals not indicated
- International flight tickets
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, tipping for tour guides and drivers)
- Not included VAT
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