Phnom Penh, Siem Reap & Saigon Exploration – 11 Days

General Information

Tour Route (Upstream): Phnom Penh – Battambang – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Kratie – Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Cao Lanh – Cu Lao Gieng – Cao Lanh – Sa Dec – Cai Be – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 11 Days
Start/End: Phnom Penh/Ho Chi Minh
River Cruise Name: Mekong Eyes Explorer (Downstream)
Cruise Type: Standard, Sharing, 16 cabins

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival

Upon arrival at the Phnom Penh airport, meet your private guide and driver and proceed to the hotel in the city. Spend a day freely relax and explore Phnom Penh on your own. Experience Phnom Penh lively nightlife by sampling local street food or visiting coffee shops.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Meals: not included

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour – Battambang (B, L, D)

This Phnom Penh day tour starts with pick-up at the hotel in the morning. Step by step visits the Royal Palace and the National Museum of Khmer Arts, Silver Pagoda and the Royal Pavilion. After lunch at a local restaurant, learn about the dark side of Cambodian history by taking a visit to Toul Sleng Killing Fields.
Hop on a night bus to Battambang, which takes around 5 to 6 hours.
Overnight on bus
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Battambang City (B, L)

No longer a city tour, today filled with adrenalin when you spend the whole day joining in our adventure program. Arrive in Battambang, our guide pick you up to hotel check-in. After breakfast, take a 1-hour trip to Bamboo Train. Feel excited when witnessing a train coming from the reverse direction on the same rail. In the afternoon, visit Killing Caves to get a glimpse of Cambodia history by the narrative of your guide. Next, head to Bat Cave to witness 7 million bats flying out when thư sky is becoming darker at around 6 pm.
Overnight in Battambang
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4: Siem Reap (B, L, D)

Start the day with a visit to Wat Ek Phnom where you enjoy the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Remember to pack a bottle of water and sunscreen preparing for a long active day.
Return to your hotel and transfer to Siem Reap with around 2 to 3 hours drive. Check-in hotel in the late afternoon. Then, visit Angkor Night Market in downtown for shopping.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Angkor Wat (B)

Be an early bird this morning, quickly prepare for this wonderful day. Head to catch the beautiful sunrise in Angkor Wat. Spend the whole day to step by step explore the Angkor complex which includes Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Ta Phrom, The Terrace of Elephants, and so on. Each temple has its featured architecture and history. Enjoy sunset before return to the hotel for relaxing.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Meals: breakfast

Day 6: Kratie – Kampong Cham (B, L)

Today, start your journey to Kratie by private vehicle. Get a glimpse of the Mekong River by head out with local boatmen. If you are lucky, you can witness a lovely endangered Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin near Kampi village.
Continue to Kampong Cham. Hop on a bicycling tour around the countryside and freely stop for a while chatting with friendly locals. Then, visit the Vat Nokor Temple before heading back to your hotel.
Overnight in Kratie
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 7: Back to Phnom Penh (B)

Leave the peaceful countryside behind by returning to the bustling capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Spend a day freely relax at your hotel or join an interesting cooking class. Learn how to cook the traditional Khmer cuisine under the detailed guide of local chefs.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: breakfast

Day 8: (River cruise begin) Tan Chau – Cao Lanh (B, L, D)

Meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby who will transfer you to Sisowath pier. Take a speed boat to Tan Chau Pier. Check-in Mekong Eyes Explorer Cruise, enjoy lunch and take a rest prepare for a cocktail party on the sundeck in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Cu Lao Gieng – Cao Lanh – Sa Dec (B, L, D)

After breakfast on the boat, visit Cu Lao Gieng Island to admire the ancient monastery within the middle of fruit orchards. Then, return at the boat and fill your stomach with delicious lunch on the boat before heading to Sa Dec. Take a visit to an ancient villa and pagoda which were built in the traditional Southern Vietnam architecture style.
Dinner and overnight onboard near Cai Be
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Cai Be – Can Tho (B, L, D)

Enjoy the tranquil morning with a morning cup of tea. Start today journey by hopping on a sampan to creep through small canals of Tan Phong Islet. Visit a coconut candy producing family and learn how they made plenty of tiny yummy coconut candy. Then, decide between riding a bike or just leisurely walk on foot to explore the small local village. Burn your energy and spend a large space for lunch when you coming back to the boat.
In the afternoon, keep exploring the rural village through the lush greens of fruit orchards and immense rice paddies. Don’t forget to back to ship on time to enjoy the stunning sunset.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: Saigon (B)

This morning fill with local experiences by starting with a long sampan cruising to the well-known Cai Rang floating market. Witness the crowed market where local people using sampan as their store to sell hundreds of items such as houseware, vegetables, food, and especially fresh fruits which are worth a try! Upon stepping your foot inland, your guide will lead you to visit a vermicelli producing family.
Disembark and head to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Check-in hotel and take part in the wonderful Saigon Vespa tour after dark. Discover this sleepless city by enjoy dozens of local experiences: sample mouthwatering street foods, sit on a small plastic chair on the pavement, drink a cup of Vietnamese coffee, and swing following the live music performed by street amateur artists.
Overnight in Saigon
Meals: breakfast

Day 12: International flight

After breakfast at the hotel, our guide and driver pick you up and head to the airport for an international flight back to your hometown. Trip ends at a good time.
Meals: breakfast