Mekong & Temple Explorer

Day 1  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam    
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.      

Day 2  Ho Chi Minh City    
Enjoy a morning tour of Ho Chi Minh City including a stroll around its colonial buildings and fascinating landmarks. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city.    

Day 3  Tay Ninh & Cu Chi Tunnels    
Embark on a full day tour out of the city, stopping first at the fantastic temple of the eclectic Cao Dai religion in Tay Ninh. Continue to Cu Chi to explore the famous tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.    

Day 4  Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta    
Drive to Can Tho and board your Bassac boat. Cruise the waterways and discover fascinating village life along the banks.    

Day 5  Mekong Delta to Chau Doc
Enjoy breakfast on board as you continue cruising along the delta, soaking in views of traditional delta life. Disembark at Can Tho and drive on to Chau Doc for the night.    

Day 6  Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, Cambodia    
This morning a shared speedboat journey takes you to the Cambodian border and on to its capital, Phnom Penh.    

Day 7  Phnom Penh    
Begin your day learning about Cambodia’s thought-provoking past at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng prison.  This afternoon visit Wat Phnom Penh, the ornate Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, before a stop at the National Museum for a fascinating insight into Khmer culture and history.    

Day 8  Phnom Penh to Siem Reap    
An interesting five hour drive takes you through the countryside to Siem Reap, gateway to the Temples of Angkor.  If you prefer you can also fly this route.    

Day 9  Temples of Angkor    
Explore some of the best known temples of this spectacular complex including Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and the iconic Angkor Wat.  

Day 10  Temples of Angkor    
Depending on water levels you will either take a boat trip on Tonlé Sap Lake amongst the floating villages or explore the unrestored temple of Beng Mealea. Later visit the APOPO Centre, a humanitarian landmine clearance project, and the beautiful temple of Banteay Srey.    

Day 11  Siem Reap    
Transfer to the airport.