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SIEMREAP TO SAIGON

SIEMREAP TO SAIGON

6 days/ 5 nights

VisitIng to the former capital Angkor Thom home to dozens of temples including the enigmatic faces of Bayon, the imposing Terrace of the Elephants, and the three-tiered Baphuon. Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex with full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.  

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DAY 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL (D)

Upon arrival at Siemreap International Airport, you will be met our guide and transferred to hotel for check-in. Free at leisure till welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siemreap. 

DAY 2: SIEM REAP (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we commence a full day exploring of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a first visit to the former capital Angkor Thom home to dozens of temples including the enigmatic faces of Bayon, the imposing Terrace of the Elephants, and the three-tiered Baphuon. Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex with full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. After lunch, we continue to discover Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, Ta Prohm has been left just it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. In the late afternoon, we end the day excursion with a visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre-first Hindu, then Buddhist-since its foundation. After dinner you’re free at leisure or discover Siemreap
Overnight in Siem Reap. 

DAY 3: SIEM REAP - PHNOMPENH (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we leave Siemreap for the capital city of Phnompenh, the Cambodia’s largest city. Upon arrival, we commence a city excursion with a visit to The Royal Palace, constructed over a century ago to serve as the residence of the King of Cambodia, his family and foreign dignitaries, as a venue for the performance of court ceremony and ritual and as a symbol of the Kingdom. It serves to this day as the Cambodian home of King Norodom Sihamoni and former King Norodom Sihanouk. The Royal Palace complex consists of several buildings, structures, gardens and especially Silver Pagoda sitting next to the Royal Palace, built in 1962 famous for its lavish decorations of silver paved floor and several Buddha statues made from precious metals & stones. The next we will pass by is National Museum, dedicated by King Sisowath in 1920; with over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statues, lingas and other artifacts, most notably the legendary statue of the ‘Leper King.’ It not only emphasizes Angkorian artifacts but also display a good collection of pieces from later periods, including a special exhibition of post-Angkorian Buddha figures. If the time permits we will have a short visit to Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active pagoda marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh before dinner will be served at local restaurant.
Overnight in Phnompenh. 

DAY 4: PHNOMPENH - SAIGON (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we spend a half day driving to Ho Chi Minh, formerly named Saigon, once called Diamond of the Far East, the largest and busiest city of Vietnam. After welcome lunch at local restaurant we spend the rest of day exploring Cholon, one of the oldest and the most mysterious parts of Saigon. Cholon means “big market”, and the best place to begin your visit is at the overwhelming Binh Tay market. The variety of goods here is positively astounding and gives you uncanny glimpses into modern Vietnamese life. Followed by visiting Thien Hau Pagoda, sitting at the heart of China Town, was built during the 18th century by the Chinese immigrant. The temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, Goddess of the Sea who protects their ocean voyages. After dinner you’re free at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 5: SAIGON EXCURSION (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we commence a day tour with a visit to Cuchi Tunnels, located 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, built and used by the Viet Cong during Vietnam War. It took 25 years to construct this tunnel and it stands today as a symbol of struggle of the Vietnamese people. This Tunnel consists of more than 200km of underground tunnels, many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels and home to more than 16,000 communist guerillas and sympathizers during the war. The underground network provided sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and other social rooms. Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels provides a better understanding of the prolonged resistance war and also of the persistent and clever character of the Vietnamese.
Back to Ho Chi Minh for lunch, then take a city tour with a visit to the Independence Palace, formerly the Presidential Palace, the home to the last 3 President of South Vietnam; Gothic-style Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s main Catholic cathedral built by the French in the 1880s. The Cathedral’s twin spires were for decades the city best-known landmark; War Museum which exhibits photographs and weapons of the Vietnam War. Followed by shopping at Ben Thanh Market, the city’s central market that is packed with all kinds of local wares and souvenirs famous for wholesaler trading. Dinner will be served on traditional junk boat while cruising along the Saigon River
Overnight at hotel. 

DAY 6: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, free and easy until the time to transfer to the airport for your flight out
End of services! 

TOUR RATES INCLUDE

  • Ground transport by private air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast.
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • English speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
  • All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
  • 2 bottle mineral water per day per person. 

TOUR RATES EXCLUDE

  • International airfare and airport tax.
  • All other services which are not mentioned above.
  • Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...
  • Tips for guide 3USD per day per person.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural. calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc. 

REMARKS

  • The rate above is based on quotation, no booking is placed yet.
  • Local operator reserve the right to adjust the program without notice
  • Itinerary subject to change due to unforeseen
  • Full payment in advance 02 week before group departure.
  • All hotel category given above is based on local standard
  • Room is subject to availability upon request.
  • All rates quoted is net & subject to change prior notice and term & condition apply. 

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