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Lovely Vietnam And Cambodia In 8 Days Highlights

  • Earlier known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a dynamic city offering exciting nightlife, authentic local delicacies and artistic colonial buildings

  • Take a pleasant boat ride in South Asia's largest freshwater lake and witness the unique lifestyle of the people living in the lake

  • Get a shivering sensation as you watch the horror of the Vietnam War on the former battlegrounds at the Cu Chi Tunnels

  • Witness the best example of human's devotion to gods at Angkor Wat - a perfect blend of spirituality and ambitious architecture

  • Treat your taste buds with the delicious Vietnamese cuisine made by the locals on your visit to the Mekong Delta

Lovely Vietnam And Cambodia In 8 Days Overview

About the Tour:

Unfold the ancient mysteries, myths, history, and natural treasures on this tour to South Asia's most emerging tourist destinations - Vietnam and Cambodia. Home to eclectic nature in the form of massive cliffs, scenic river belts, captivating coastline, and a number of war-affected pockets together gives you a complete adventure and fun-filled experience.

Cambodia, on the other hand, is filled with a rich cultural and spiritual experience with its age-old temple ruins studded with immense architectural beauty and timeless grandeur. Along with visiting the UNESCO Heritage Temple sites, get a chance to experience the countryside life of Cambodia while cruising through the Tonle Sap lake in a traditional boat, giving you a lifetime of memories to take back.


Quick info:

Destinations Covered: Ho Chi Minh, Chu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Tonle Sap, Angkor Wat

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights

Start Point: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

End Point: Siem Reap International Airport (REP)

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation: 4 nights in Ho Chi Minh, 3 nights in Siem Reap
  • Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings + Internal Transfers on SIC basis in a comfortable and hygienic vehicle.
  • Flights: 02 internal flights
  • Guide: English-speaking tour guide to help you explore around
  • Sightseeing: Entry tickets to all sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottle of water on the coach ( 1bottle/1 person/1 day)


Things Not to Miss:

  • Embark on a dinner cruise in the Saigon river
  • Shop from the floating markets in Mekong Delta
  • Visit the Phnom Kulen waterfall
  • Shop souvenirs from Made in Cambodia market


Destination Info:

  • Official Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
  • Capital: Hanoi
  • Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND) | 300 VND = 1.02 INR approx
  • Time Zone: GMT+7

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  • Official Name: Kingdom of Cambodia
  • Capital: Phnom Penh
  • Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR) | 50 KHR = 1 INR approx
  • Time Zone: GMT+7


How To Reach?

Ho Chi Minh has an International airport called Tan Son Nhat International Airport. There are direct flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh on a daily basis and take an approx time of 5 hours to reach. Other cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chennai are connected to Ho Chi Minh via Singapore or Bangkok.

Lovely Vietnam And Cambodia In 8 Days Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Ho Chi Minh | Experience the nightlife of Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City
  • Upon reaching Ho Chi Minh, complete the immigration and visa-on-arrival process at the airport.
  • Meet our representative at the airport and board your transfers to reach the pre-booked hotel.
  • Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and rest for some time.
  • The rest of the day is at leisure wherein you can choose to walk around and explore the bustling nightlife of Ho Chi Minh City.
  • You can choose to visit the nightclubs or go to one of the city's rooftop bars and pubs to watch a stunning view of the skyline illuminated with city lights.
  • Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City Tour | Marvel at the colonial architecture
Ho Chi Minh City
  • Wake up and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
  • Begin your city tour by first visiting the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the Vietnam-American war.
  • Next, visit the War Remnants Museum which contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War.
  • Visit the red-bricked Notre Dame Cathedral, whose construction is based on the original cathedral of Paris.
  • Stop by the Central Post Office which was designed by a French architect - Gustav Eiffel.
  • The rest of the evening is free for leisure wherein you can choose to explore the other landmarks like the Reunification Palace, Pink Church, etc.
  • You can also sit and admire the shades of the sunset from the Cafe apartment - a unique old apartment building turned into cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy your Vietnamese-style coffee.
  • You can also visit the Bến Thành market - Vietnam’s best shopping center to indulge in a shopping spree.
  • Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.


Day 3
Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels | Experience the war life of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
  • After having your breakfast travel to one of the most interesting places related to the Vietnam War period - the Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi is a network of over 200km of tunnels that were functioning as underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
  • Watch a short introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before heading the explore these tunnels.
  • There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
  • Afterwards, enjoy tea, and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war) and you can go for a shooting session by AK47 rifle or M16 cabin in the “free target zone” (bullet fee is paid by yourselves). 
  • After exploring the tunnels for an hour, head back to Ho Chi Minh city.
  • Upon reaching Ho Chi Minh City
  • You can also visit the Bến Thành market - Vietnam’s best shopping center to indulge in a shopping spree (if time permits).
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.


Day 4
Day at Leisure
Ho Chi Minh City
  • Wake up to a beautiful morning in Vietnam and have a hearty breakfast.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure, wherein you can choose to explore around.
  • You can choose to explore some of the interesting places in Ho Chi Minh city itself like the 3D art museum, botanical garden, jade pagoda, etc.
  • You can also enjoy a unique water puppet show or go on a river cruise in the Saigon river in the evening with a number of entertainment options and delicious cuisine.
  • You can also go for a day excursion to Vung Tau(2hr drive) and explore the beaches here.
  • Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 5
Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap | Welcome to the land of ancient mysteries
Krong Siem Reap
  • Have a hearty breakfast in the hotel and spend some free time until you board your transfer to the airport.
  • Upon reaching the Ho Chi Minh airport, board your flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia which will be a 1hr 15 mins journey.
  • After reaching the airport, complete the immigration process and get transferred to the hotel, and rest for some time.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Siem Reap.


Day 6
Visit the Tonle Sap lake | Experience the lifestyle in the lake
Krong Siem Reap
  • Post breakfast in the morning, visit the Tonle Sap lake - the biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
  • Hop on to a traditional wooden boat to visit the Chong Kneas Floating Village, located 10 km south of Siem Reap in the lake.
  • Here, you will get an insight into the local Khmer lifestyle mainly practicing fishing and tourism.
  • Complete your short tour of Tonle Sap lake and return back to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Siem Reap.


Day 7
Day out in Angkor Wat | Explore the largest religious monument in the world
Krong Siem Reap
  • Wake up to a pleasant morning in Cambodia and have a hearty breakfast to energize yourself for the day.
  • Post breakfast, board your transfer to the South gate of Angkor Thom to begin your sightseeing for the day.
  • Start off by visiting the most popular 12th-century Bayon Temple which is also known as the face temple for its huge faces carved over the outer walls.
  • Further visit the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant, and Leper King Terrace which once were used on various occasions of the royal empire.
  • Visit Ta Prohm (also known as the jungle temple) which is cloaked in the slow muscular embrace of vast root systems.
  • After lunch, visit to Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo: a small, attractive temple in very good condition - all built during the same era as Angkor Wat.
  • Next, visit the most magnificent creation of the Khmer dynasty - Angkor Wat which features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Take a walk through the outer gallery to marvel at the sculptures on the walls that narrate stories from Hindu mythology.
  • Climb up a steep path and a few steps to reach on top of Bakheng Hill to get a perfect sunset view.
  • The hill also houses the first major temple constructed in the Angkor region - the Bakheng temple.
  • This mountain temple offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat backed with the shades of sunset.
  • After enjoying the sunset views, return back to the hotel for dinner.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 8
Departure | Bid Adieu with a bag of memories
  • After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your transfer to Siem Reap airport.
  • Your amazing Vietnam Cambodia Tour ends as you get dropped at the airport.

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Price Includes
  • Stay

    Stay on double/ triple sharing basis as per the itinerary

  • Meals

    Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8

  • Sightseeing

    Entry tickets as to all sightseeing places as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Transfers

    Airport pick-up and drop on a private basis.

    Internal transfers in clean and hygienic vehicles as per the itinerary.

  • Ticket

    1 flight Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap (including 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked baggage per person per flight)


More Details about Lovely Vietnam And Cambodia In 8 Days

Know Before You Go for Lovely Vietnam And Cambodia In 8 Days

  • Please depart on suggested timings to avoid any inconvenience.
  • Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included
  • Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included.
  • Please do not litter and keep the destination clean.
  • Please note that prices are dynamic and may change in the peak season and on blackout dates.
  • As per Indian Govt. Rules, a Tax Collection at Source (TCS) of 5% for Foreign Remittance shall be paid additionally that you can claim while filing the income tax returns. Consult a tax advisor/consultant for further information.
  • Cover your knees and shoulders while visiting religious monumnets/ temples
  • One can apply for E-Visa online or can get an on arrival Visa stamped while completing the immigration process at the airport. The tourist visa for Indian Tourist is valid for 30 days and can cost an approx of INR 3000/- to 4500/-.
  • Mandatory RT-PCR negative test report (The test should have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to departure from India).