Experience the Best of Cambodia and South Vietnam with an 8-day adventure through bustling cities, quaint countryside towns, floating village markets, and jaw-inspiring mountain landscapes. Kick-start your adventure in the Vietnam’s metropolitan city of Ho Chi Minh, then cruise along the mighty Mekong Delta to experience a simpler way of life. Embrace the organised chaos in Cambodia’s capital. Explore the awe-inspiring architecture of ancient temples and palaces. Learn of treasured traditions including making silk and Khmer pottery. Experience pinch-yourself moments as you stand amongst the world’s largest and most impressive religious complex – The Temples of Angkor Wat. Discover the authentic side of Vietnam and Cambodia that most people miss!
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
8 Days
Cambodia
Ho Chi Minh / Siem Reap
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
5 & 4 Star
13-35 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
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Classic,Overland
All Year Round
Why You’ll Love This Tour
This 8-day trek hits all the highlights of Cambodia and South-Vietnam, from ancient temples to scenic river landscapes, buzzing cities and the lush countryside.
Stay in carefully-selected 4 & 3 star hotels with all breakfasts and 1 lunch included.
Follow your local guide on an included city tour to the highlights of Phnom Penh including the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom Temple and National Museum.
Get ready to pinch yourself as you stand amongst the world’s largest temple complex – Angkor Wat. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the prized heart and soul of Cambodia!
Spend a day cruising along the lush green wetlands and floating villages of the Mekong Delta! Keep an eye out for some tasty local dishes sold by the smiley locals!
Get to know local villagers across South-East Asia and learn their crafts, from chocolate farming to the art of silk making and pottery.
Witness the magic of Cambodia’s talented performers at the Phare Circus and support the dreams of young students and graduate performers eager to earn a decent wage and better living standard.
The biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta, Cai Rang is 6km from Can Tho. There's a bridge here that serves as a great vantage point for photography.
The 11th-century Angkorian ruin is the best preserved of the Khmer temples around Battambang. Its towers point skyward and stand as the ultimate allure in the region.
Siem Reap province is located in northwest Cambodia. It is the major tourist hub in Cambodia, as it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor.
Located on the South side of the architectural Royal Palace complex, the Silver Pagoda as well as Wat Preah Keo Morakat is among the most beautiful pagodas.
South Gate of Angkor Thom
Every visitor to Angkor will see the spectacular South Gate, which serves as an emblem of the city and one of the highlight sights of Angkor Wat tours.
The Terrace of the Elephants is one of the most visited sites in the Angkor Park. It is a 2.5m tall, 300m long platform and was used by King Jayavarman VII.
This forest is home to an astounding number of wading birds. Much of the wetland is off-limits to visitors so that the birds' breeding grounds are not disturbed.
War Remnants Museum
This interesting and well-curated museum is a must-do for any visitor to Saigon given the impact of the American War, as it is known in Vietnam.
Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to South Vietnam! Kick off your epic adventure getting amongst the hustle of Vietnam’s metropolitan city, Ho Chi Minh. Formerly known as Saigon, this city is a bubbling pot of energy, hidden gems and a cultural blend of old meets new! Join your guide and new tour mates in the hotel lobby for an informal meeting at 6.00pm. Then, hit the streets for an optional tour group dinner, enjoy a cold beer at Bui Vien or head to Ben Thanh Market for some night shopping.
Accommodation
Paragon Saigon Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Rise and Shine, it’s time to farewell Ho Chi Minh city and head towards the mighty Mekong River! Snag a window seat and soak in the views on a 2-hour drive to Cai Be. On arrival at Cai Be, hop on board the wooden boat and kick back as you cruise past lush green islands of the mighty Mekong. Enjoy lunch on board. Cruise past small river-side towns like Vinh Long and learn of the typical rural life on the Mekong. Your day cruising will end in Can Tho with free time to explore the buzzing town, lively waterfront, and quaint backstreets!
Accommodation TTC Hotel Premium – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
Mekong River Boat Ride
No place gives a better insight into life on the river than the floating markets in Cai Rang. After filling up on breakfast at your hotel, take a boat ride 6km from Can Tho to visit the fascinating markets, where hundreds of wooden rowboats trade everything from rice and clothing to exotic fruits on the river. Wander around the markets by foot and visit the nearby Orchard Garden. Then, continue on to Chau Doc for a boat tour of the Tra Su Sanctuary – home to an array of tropical birds and splendid canals deep in the forest of the Mekong. Finish up your day in Chau Doc town and rest up before we cross the border for Cambodia bright and early tomorrow morning!
Accommodation Victoria Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Cai Rang Floating Market
Tra Su Sanctuary Boat Ride
Crocodile Farm
Entrance Fees Tra Su Sanctuary – 10 USD
Goodbye Vietnam, Hello Cambodia! Set an early alarm for your 7.00am transfer via public speed boat to Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh. Rest up on the way and arrive in Phnom Penh by 1.00pm with plenty of time to explore the fascinating city on a guided city tour in the afternoon. First up, one of the most popular attractions in the city – the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex! Built in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, the palace is amongst the most impressive Khmer-style designs in Cambodia. Then, visit the Independence Monument and Wat Phnom Temple – where you’ll score some epic views over the city! Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh to learn about a tragic period.
Accommodation Duong Chan Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Phnom Penh City Tour
Entrance Fees Royal Palace Entry – 10 USD
Wat Phnom – 1 USD
Tuol Sleng Museum – 5 USD
Today we’re off to Battambang. Delve further into history as we continue to the ancient Cambodian Capital of the Khmer Empire – Phnom Udong! Visit the National Museum to learn about history. In the city, you’ll find two large hills with incredible views across the countryside. Atop the twin humps stands several impressive stupas that survived bombing from both the Americans and Khmer Rouge during Cambodia’s recent wars. After soaking in the views, continue on to Kompong Chhnang for a stop at a local pottery village. This village is famous for producing traditional Khmer pottery, a craft passed down through generations for over 1,500 years! As night falls over South-East Asia, we’ll head towards the Phnom Sampeau Mountains to witness thousands of nocturnal bats take flight through the caves. It’s something quite spectacular to sit at the foot of Battambang’s Phnom Sampeou caves as the sun sinks into the horizon and a stream of thousands of bats parade through the caves and zoom across the night sky. Be sure to bring your camera!
Ever ridden on a Bamboo Train before? All aboard as we take an 8km journey through the scenic countryside and rice fields of Battambang. This Bamboo Train was set up by villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. It’s basic but effective with a single bamboo platform, 4 wheels, and a small motor. Then, get your hiking shoes on and camera ready for a visit to the 11th-century Angkorian temple of Phnom Banan. The 350+ step climb is well worth it, with peaceful views across the countryside waiting at the top! Soak up these picture-perfect scenes. In the afternoon, we’ll leave Battambang and drive towards Siem Reap. Stopping at Puok District to visit a silk shop, a fascinating way to learn about Cambodian silk. Here we will spend some time learning about the process of creating silk, harvesting mulberry, and the life cycle of the silkworm. Tonight we recommend a full night’s rest, before the long-awaited visit to the world-famous Angkor Wat temples tomorrow!
Accommodation Siem Reap Somadevi Angkor Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Entrance Fees
Phnom Penh Banon Temple – 3 USD
Optional Activities
Bamboo Train – 5 USD
Prepare for one awe-inspiring day at the world’s largest temple complex – Angkor Wat! First up you’ll visit Angkor Thom’s South Gate to see the intricate Bayon Temple. This temple is famous for its Elephant Terraces and 54 towers decorated with over 200 enormous smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Then, we’ll return to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple of Angkor Wat to marvel at the prized heart and soul of Cambodia. Snap some beautiful pictures of the temple as it reflects across its impressive moat. Then, wander through the outer gallery walls as your local guide narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Tonight we’ll head out in Siem Reap to witness some of Cambodia’s most talented performers at the Phare Circus! This uniquely modern circus provides young students and graduate performers the opportunity to hone their skills and earn a decent wage doing what they love!
Accommodation Siem Reap Somadevi Angkor Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat Visit
Entrance Fees Angkor Wat – 37 USD for 1 day visit / 65 USD for 3 day visit
Phare Circus (Section B) – 28 USD
Just like that, it’s over! Our trip will end in Siem Reap after we say our goodbyes to strangers who quickly became friends. Enjoy a final breakfast together before hotel check-out at 11.00am.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to South Vietnam! Kick off your epic adventure getting amongst the hustle of Vietnam’s metropolitan city, Ho Chi Minh. Formerly known as Saigon, this city is a bubbling pot of energy, hidden gems and a cultural blend of old meets new! Join your guide and new tour mates in the hotel lobby for an informal meeting at 6.00pm. Then, hit the streets for an optional tour group dinner, enjoy a cold beer at Bui Vien or head to Ben Thanh Market for some night shopping.
Accommodation
Paragon Saigon Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Can Tho
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Can Tho
Rise and Shine, it’s time to farewell Ho Chi Minh city and head towards the mighty Mekong River! Snag a window seat and soak in the views on a 2-hour drive to Cai Be. On arrival at Cai Be, hop on board the wooden boat and kick back as you cruise past lush green islands of the mighty Mekong. Enjoy lunch on board. Cruise past small river-side towns like Vinh Long and learn of the typical rural life on the Mekong. Your day cruising will end in Can Tho with free time to explore the buzzing town, lively waterfront, and quaint backstreets!
Accommodation TTC Hotel Premium – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
Mekong River Boat Ride
Day 3 Can Tho, Chau Doc
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Can Tho, Chau Doc
No place gives a better insight into life on the river than the floating markets in Cai Rang. After filling up on breakfast at your hotel, take a boat ride 6km from Can Tho to visit the fascinating markets, where hundreds of wooden rowboats trade everything from rice and clothing to exotic fruits on the river. Wander around the markets by foot and visit the nearby Orchard Garden. Then, continue on to Chau Doc for a boat tour of the Tra Su Sanctuary – home to an array of tropical birds and splendid canals deep in the forest of the Mekong. Finish up your day in Chau Doc town and rest up before we cross the border for Cambodia bright and early tomorrow morning!
Accommodation Victoria Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Cai Rang Floating Market
Tra Su Sanctuary Boat Ride
Crocodile Farm
Entrance Fees Tra Su Sanctuary – 10 USD
Day 4 Chau Doc, Phnom Penh City Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Chau Doc, Phnom Penh City Tour
Goodbye Vietnam, Hello Cambodia! Set an early alarm for your 7.00am transfer via public speed boat to Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh. Rest up on the way and arrive in Phnom Penh by 1.00pm with plenty of time to explore the fascinating city on a guided city tour in the afternoon. First up, one of the most popular attractions in the city – the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex! Built in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, the palace is amongst the most impressive Khmer-style designs in Cambodia. Then, visit the Independence Monument and Wat Phnom Temple – where you’ll score some epic views over the city! Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh to learn about a tragic period.
Accommodation Duong Chan Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Phnom Penh City Tour
Entrance Fees Royal Palace Entry – 10 USD
Wat Phnom – 1 USD
Tuol Sleng Museum – 5 USD
Day 5 Phnom Penh, Battambang
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Phnom Penh, Battambang
Today we’re off to Battambang. Delve further into history as we continue to the ancient Cambodian Capital of the Khmer Empire – Phnom Udong! Visit the National Museum to learn about history. In the city, you’ll find two large hills with incredible views across the countryside. Atop the twin humps stands several impressive stupas that survived bombing from both the Americans and Khmer Rouge during Cambodia’s recent wars. After soaking in the views, continue on to Kompong Chhnang for a stop at a local pottery village. This village is famous for producing traditional Khmer pottery, a craft passed down through generations for over 1,500 years! As night falls over South-East Asia, we’ll head towards the Phnom Sampeau Mountains to witness thousands of nocturnal bats take flight through the caves. It’s something quite spectacular to sit at the foot of Battambang’s Phnom Sampeou caves as the sun sinks into the horizon and a stream of thousands of bats parade through the caves and zoom across the night sky. Be sure to bring your camera!
Ever ridden on a Bamboo Train before? All aboard as we take an 8km journey through the scenic countryside and rice fields of Battambang. This Bamboo Train was set up by villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. It’s basic but effective with a single bamboo platform, 4 wheels, and a small motor. Then, get your hiking shoes on and camera ready for a visit to the 11th-century Angkorian temple of Phnom Banan. The 350+ step climb is well worth it, with peaceful views across the countryside waiting at the top! Soak up these picture-perfect scenes. In the afternoon, we’ll leave Battambang and drive towards Siem Reap. Stopping at Puok District to visit a silk shop, a fascinating way to learn about Cambodian silk. Here we will spend some time learning about the process of creating silk, harvesting mulberry, and the life cycle of the silkworm. Tonight we recommend a full night’s rest, before the long-awaited visit to the world-famous Angkor Wat temples tomorrow!
Accommodation Siem Reap Somadevi Angkor Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Entrance Fees
Phnom Penh Banon Temple – 3 USD
Optional Activities
Bamboo Train – 5 USD
Day 7 Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7 Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
Prepare for one awe-inspiring day at the world’s largest temple complex – Angkor Wat! First up you’ll visit Angkor Thom’s South Gate to see the intricate Bayon Temple. This temple is famous for its Elephant Terraces and 54 towers decorated with over 200 enormous smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Then, we’ll return to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple of Angkor Wat to marvel at the prized heart and soul of Cambodia. Snap some beautiful pictures of the temple as it reflects across its impressive moat. Then, wander through the outer gallery walls as your local guide narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Tonight we’ll head out in Siem Reap to witness some of Cambodia’s most talented performers at the Phare Circus! This uniquely modern circus provides young students and graduate performers the opportunity to hone their skills and earn a decent wage doing what they love!
Accommodation Siem Reap Somadevi Angkor Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat Visit
Entrance Fees Angkor Wat – 37 USD for 1 day visit / 65 USD for 3 day visit
Phare Circus (Section B) – 28 USD
Day 8 Siem Reap
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Siem Reap
Just like that, it’s over! Our trip will end in Siem Reap after we say our goodbyes to strangers who quickly became friends. Enjoy a final breakfast together before hotel check-out at 11.00am.
A/C Vehicles, Speedy boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Cruise
Cruising along the lush green wetlands and floating villages of the Mekong Delta
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
Sightseeing
Mekong River
Cai Rang Floating Market
Tra Su Sanctuary
Royal Palace
National Museum
Wat Phnom
Tuol Sleng Museum
Phnom Udong
Phnom Sampeu Mountain
Phnom Penh Banon Temple
Angkor Thom
Angkor Wat
What is NOT included?
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Dates & Rates
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
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