DISCOVERING INDOCHINA
A 6-Day Journey through Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City
Upon your arrival in Phnom Penh, after a direct flight from Manila that is scheduled from 21:20 to 23:20 PM, you will be met by your driver at the airport. This is a convenient setup as it ensures you have transportation ready immediately upon your landing, making your transition into the city as smooth as possible. The driver will assist with any luggage and guide you directly to the vehicle, facilitating a hassle-free start to your visit in Phnom Penh. Whether you are traveling for business or tourism, this arrangement ensures that your first encounter in the city is comfortable and stress-free.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL – PHNOM PENH (DRIVER ONLY) MNL-PNH 21:20-23:20 PM
Breakfast at hotel,
09:00 Start tour to visit Royal Palace in Phnom Penh Cambodia is a building complex which serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Then visit the Silver Pagoda, which was initially constructed in 1892 during the
reign of King Norodom. After excursion continue to visit the National Museum of the Cambodia in Phnom Penh city is country’s leading historical and archaeological museum, 13:00 Take Public bus to Siem Reap, 18:30 Arrival Siem reap our driver will welcome and pick you up at the hotel and stay at Siem Reap.
DAY 2: PHNOM PENH- SIEM REAP Via Public Bus (B/X/X)
Breakfast at a hotel.
7:40 am to 8:00 am. We will pick you up from the hotel to meet other travelers and spend the full day exploring one of the largest and most beautiful temple complexes in the world. This World Heritage Site is a journey through mysterious and magnificent structures. First, we visit Angkor Wat and walk through one of the most important of the no less than 110 temples. Learn about the history of the monument as the world’s largest religious site with your expert guide.
Then, we take a short drive to the Angkor Thom temple complex, which includes the 12th-century Bayon. The 54 four- headed Buddha statues are one of the most impressive sights of this temple complex. Enjoy lunch at your own expense, and then visit the Ta Prohm Temple, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots. It was also used as a backdrop for the film Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. When the sky starts to darken, this is the perfect time to head to Phnom Bakheng and take in a memorable sunset.
Now you are ready to head back to your hotel for the night. Back to the hotel and transfer to Dinner with Apsara Show at a local restaurant.
Day 4: SIEM REAP-Ho Chi Minh Public Bus (B/X/D)
Pick up: 07:30- 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on your accommodation’s exact position). Return: 14:30 Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which include the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war.
Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to Saigon. End trip. (Lunch / Dinner Guest Own arrange)
DAY 5: HO CHI MINH – (SIC) CU CHI TUNNELS (B/X/X)
After breakfast, free time at own leisure,
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh international Airport, for your flight to Manila or your onward journey.
DAY 6: HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE
3 Star Superior
Siem Reap – Cambodia: Ta Prohm Hotel_ Superior
Stung Thmey Village, Sangkat Svay Dangkom Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phnom Penh – Cambodia: Sim Boutique Hotel_ Superior
No. 26AB, Street 143, Phum 11 Veal Vong District, Khan 7 Makara
Saigon-Vietnam: Hotel Avanti
$540.00/pax
3 Star Standard
Siem Reap – Cambodia: The Rabbit Hole Hotel & Spa_ Superior
003 BBU Rd, Krong Siem Reap 17252
Phnom Penh – Cambodia: Relax Hotel_ Deluxe
No.81 Oknha Nou Kan Street (St. 105), Phnom Penh
Saigon-Vietnam: Blue Diamond
$500.00/pax
INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation at Hotel with Daily breakfast
- Round trip transfers APT-HTL-APT with driver
- Public bus ticket Phnom Penh-Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh
- Full Day tour in SIC Siem Reap with 1 Dinner with Apsara dance show in Siem Reap
- Entrance fee Temple pass
Exclusions:
- Tips, Drink and other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Other & Personal expenses.
