DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
 

On arrival at Siem Reap airport you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide and then transferred to the hotel for check-in (hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in). Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.


DAY 2: SIEM REAP TOUR (B, L, D)
       

Breakfast at hotel then start your tour with a visit to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8m high wall, with each side of the city being 4km long, drawing a perfect square. You will enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giants. On each side of the entrance path a row of 54 gods or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake. 
From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact center of the city. The particularity of this monument is the 54 towers with four faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs.
Next, depart on a very special sightseeing tour of the famous Angkor Wat. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Meru, home of the gods. The divine residence of Vishnu, the King himself was to reside here after his death. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II fought during his reign. Moreover, Angkor Wat is well known for the more than 2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia's national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people.
Finish the day with a visit to Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. Return to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 3: SIEM REAP – HO CHI MINH CITY BY BUS (B, -, D)
(Distance: 554 km - Time: 13-14 hours) - Change the bus at Phnom Penh Office.
 

Have breakfast at the hotel in Siem Reap and pick up at 7h00 in the morning for short transfer to the bus station. The Mekong Express bus departs for Ho Chi Minh City at 7h30 with one stop in Phnom Penh. Arrive at the bus office in Ho Chi Minh City at around 20h30. Pick up and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Have dinner at local restaurant.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA, CAI BE FLOATING MARKET – HO CHI MINH (B, L, -) 
        

This morning, leave bustling Ho Chi Minh for the 2 hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. The local traditional wooden boats, vast emerald rice fields and lush back waterways; these are the things that make Cai Be such a desired destination. 

On arrival board your boat for a cruise of Cai Be floating market. Traders work the river and some have been living on these waters for generations. Produce at the market are hung on a pole in front of boats to attract customers and make it easier for people to see from afar what is on offer. Immerse yourself in a world of lush vegetation from the Mekong Delta as you pick through the fascinating and lively market, watching buyers bargaining for produce.
After visiting the market continue to a cottage factory where ‘pop-rice’, rice paper and coconut candies are made. Return to the boat for the cruise to Tan Phong Island. Next, take a rowing boat along the maze of shady canals. Head for a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits, and visit artisan workshops to see the handicraft producers of the village at work.

Break for lunch at an orchard garden. Lunch will be local Mekong style serving specialties of the area and enjoy traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Afterwards, you will ride bicycles to villages, sightseeing and soaking up the rural ambiance or enjoy cooking class. If you prefer to relax, you can laze in a hammock.
Following your cruise drive in the late afternoon back to Ho Chi Minh City where you will spend the night.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 5: HALF DAY HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR – DEPARTURE (B, -) 
 

After breakfast at your hotel embark on a half day tour of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Your program includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace it was towards this modern building that North Vietnamese tanks seized on the morning of April 30 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. From there stroll (your vehicle will be available at all times) to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. After this historical visit continue to the War Remnants Museum where exhibition halls display imagery of both the French and 'American' wars. 
Finish the half day with visit to Ben Thanh Market where an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale. Return to your hotel where the half day explorer ends.
Afternoon is free to relax, shop, or continue sightseeing on your own until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for onward flight (pick up from your hotel 3 hours prior to your flight departure).
End of services.
 
TOUR PRICES:
 

INCLUDES:
- Transportation by air conditioned vehicle as tour program indicated.
- Entrance fees to indicated sights.
- Boat trips as stated in above sights.
- All excursion trips and activities as tour program indicated.
- Bus ticket from Siem Riep to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Local English-speaking guides (for other languages supplements apply).
- Meals as stated in the program.
- Accommodation in shared twin or double bedded room.
- Mineral water served on trip (01 bottle 0.5ml/person/day).

EXCLUDES:
- Visa to Cambodia and Vietnam (Visa on arrival in Cambodia: 20 US$ per person but Vietnamese visa must be obtained in advance before arrival).
- All air tickets not mentioned in the program and above quotation.
- Optional tours.
- Surcharges for other language guides.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc…
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program.

HOTELS IN USE:
The following listed Hotels will be used according to the confirmed travel plan. When the confirmed hotels are not available, Viet Highlights Travel can replace the hotels with the same standard upon your agreement.
 

NOTE:
- Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Christmas period (Dec 24-26), New Year period (Dec 31-Jan 02). 
- For additional hotel night cost to the packages or higher accommodation standards, please contact us for the rates.
- This tour package can be fully customizable to fit your travel plan. You can also disregard full package tours and choose whatever travel items you need or a mix of private and group tours to minimize the cost. We can quote the tours you really want. Usually travel insurance is not covered in our quotations.
- Keep your luggage and money by yourself.
- Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.
- Take original passports, good and comfortable trekking shoes, insect repellent, sun scream and rain gear. All customers must obey the order of your guide for your safety.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Child definition: from age of 3 to 7 Years (usually enjoying 10%-20% discount. Contact us for the actual discount for your case). 8 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price.
- All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact us for new quotations. 
- Itinerary Change to the confirmed itinerary may happen because of traffic, weather, or any other conditions not under our control such as war, strike, fire, acts of government, riot, etc. We will do our best to make sure that all the travel will be similar. Viet HighlightsTravel can substitute the itinerary upon your agreement.
- Transportation and Restaurants: The cars, vans or coaches for the land transportation should be in good shape with air conditioner. All restaurants should be tidy and clean.