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9 Day itinerary in Vietnam, Asia

Vietnam & Cambodia Experience ending in Bangkok

Start in Ho Chi Minh City and end in Bangkok! See all the classic highlights on this nine-day trip to magical Vietnam. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time who want a well-rounded showcase of Vietnam's history, charm, and natural beauty. Roam around the bustling... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Ho Chi Minh City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Head to the historic Cu Chi tunnels

2

Visit the Cai Răng floating market, which is the liveliest in the whole region

3

Visit the Cai Răng floating market, which is the liveliest in the whole region

4

Self-guided Hiking along the masterpieces of the Angkor Archaeological Park

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City - transfer without guide

Upon arrival, you will travel on your own to the hotel.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Duy Le Grand
  • High-End Accommodation: Central Palace Hotel Saigon
Day 2

place Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Experience

Get an early start around 7:45 am and head to the historic Cu Chi tunnels (Ben Dinh), approximately 70kms away from central Ho Chi Minh City. The Cu Chi tunnels represent one of the most famous vestiges of the Vietnam War and one of the keys to Vietnam’s victory. This vast and amazing subterranean network consists of over 200kms of tunnels connected with one another in an intricate cobweb formation. With determination and endurance, the tunnels were dug with rudimentary tools, and the openings were camouflaged so well that no enemy could find them. Upon arrival around, 9:30 am, view a short presentation video about the Cu Chi tunnels originally used during the Vietnam War before experiencing the famous tunnels from the inside. Crawl into these fascinating underground dwellings to get a feel of the stamina and grit it took to live in the tunnels. Afterward, you can try the steamed tapioca root which was the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. Next, for those interested, there will be an opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range (not included). Around 13:30 pm, we will be back in Ho Chi Minh, where the tour will come to an end. Duration: 6 hours

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Duy Le Grand
  • High-End Accommodation: Central Palace Hotel Saigon
Day 3

place Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Can Tho

In the morning, you will depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 08:30 AM to explore Ben Tre in the Mekong delta. Upon arrival at Ben Tre town, take a boat trip along Ben Tre River enjoying several stops on the way, such as a visit a brick kiln, where you can learn how bricks are made, watch coconut fruit processing and visit some families in Cai Son and Thanh Nhon channels who make sleeping mats. Enjoy fresh fruit and green tea while relaxing at a local house. You will then continue the trip by bicycle passing by vegetable gardens. You will stop for lunch at a small restaurant where you will taste specialties, especially the “elephant-ear fish”. In the afternoon, you will continue to travel to Can Tho where you will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: IRIS Hotel Can Tho
  • High-End Accommodation: IRIS Hotel Can Tho
Day 4

place Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy a 6:30 AM breakfast and then take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river. Afterward, proceed to visit the Cai Răng floating market, which is the liveliest in the whole region. Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Next, you will roam through the village, see fruit gardens and visit a rice husking mill and a noodle-making shop. Then, head back to the riverside for lunch before traveling back to Ho Chi Minh where you will arrive at around 5:00 PM with unforgettable memories.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Duy Le Grand
  • High-End Accommodation: Central Palace Hotel Saigon
Day 5

place Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh

Type: Public Bus Duration: 6.5 hours Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Tea House
  • High-End Accommodation: Patio Hotel and Urban Resort
Day 6

place Phnom Penh with guide

Duration: 5:15 hrs Get picked up and start your intriguing tour to the S21 Prison and the Killing Fields. Visit the Genocide Museum, also known as Prison S21 under the Khmer Rouge regime. An audio guide will help you learn about some basic insights at this prison. The prison is composed of 4 buildings, and there are different exhibitions on different floors/rooms. Two prison survivors sometimes come to the museum and talk to the visitors. You will also visit the Killing Fields, about a 40-minute drive away from the Phnom Penh city center. Upon arrival, you will receive an Audio Tour with headphones and a control device with numbered buttons. You can follow the map provided and start the Audio Tour. Then we will make the return trip and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Tea House
  • High-End Accommodation: Patio Hotel and Urban Resort
Day 7

place Phnom Penh - Siem Reap by bus

Type: Mekong Express Duration: 6 hours Transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Please make your own way to the meeting point to catch your bus to Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Pavillon Indochine Hotel
  • High-End Accommodation: The Cyclo d'Angkor Boutique Hotel
Day 8

place Angkor Day Trip - Self-guided hiking

Self-guided Hiking along with the masterpieces of the Angkor Archaeological Park Start your day by visiting Angkor Wat, the largest religious structure in the world, and one of the top UNESCO World Heritage sites worldwide. After the visit, your walking tour will start, taking you around the moat of this enormous temple, and entering on a tiny trail, passing by a small local village. Continue crossing through the Angkor Thom South Gate, climb up on its ancient wall, and walk along the shadowy path covered by ancient trees. You will reach a small temple, and then you will finally arrive right at the center of the Khmer capital, where the majestic Bayon Temple stands before you. Continue your visit to Angkor Thom, exploring the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace, and the other incredible temples located in the area. Finally, end your visit at the Bayon Temple, and travel back to your hotel. Distance & duration of walking: 14 kilometers – 3 hours (full day including the visits)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Pavillon Indochine Hotel
  • High-End Accommodation: The Cyclo d'Angkor Boutique Hotel
Day 9

place Siem Reap - Bangkok by bus

Type: Public Bus Transfer from Siem Reap to Bangkok. Please make your own way to the meeting point to catch your bus to Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Duy Le Grand
  • IRIS Hotel Can Tho
  • Tea House
  • Pavillon Indochine Hotel
  • Central Palace Hotel Saigon
  • IRIS Hotel Can Tho
  • Patio Hotel and Urban Resort
  • The Cyclo d'Angkor Boutique Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Ho chi Minh to Can Tho
  • Can tho to Ho Chi Minh
  • Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh via Public Bus
  • Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by Public Bus
  • Siem Reap to Bangkok by Public Bus

Activities expand_less

  • Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Experience
  • Phnom Penh Sightseeing with guide
  • Angkor Day Trip - Self-guided hiking

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Airport Transfers
  • Visa Fees
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Optional Activities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

About Hoa Ly

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Rural home stays

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Started in a local travel company, I specialized in leisure combined with adventurous tours in the mountainous Northern Vietnam. The next 15 years have extended my vast experiences of Indochina while working for big and reputable DMCs in SE Asia.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$765.00 USD