- Information
- Tour Itinerary
- Maps
What's included
- Accommodation in twin or double rooms
- Chau Doc to Phnom Penh high-speed boat ticket
- Essentials: Bottled water provided daily
- Lunch
- Professionally guided tour
- Transport
- Cambodia Entry Visa
- Dinner
- International Air, unless expressly paid for
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
- Visa arrangements
Vietnam & Cambodia: Grand Adventure (15 Days / 14 Nights)
Experience the best of Indochina in one seamless journey. Start in vibrant Saigon before retreating to the lush jungles of Cat Tien and the misty highlands of Da Lat.
Deep in the Mekong Delta, discover the “true South” through authentic floating markets, riverside homestays, and hidden canals. Then, cross the border by speedboat to Cambodia to explore the resilient spirit of Phnom Penh and the artistic soul of Battambang. The odyssey concludes at the breathtaking Temples of Angkor, a masterpiece of ancient history.
Nature, culture, and heritage—all in one unforgettable cross-border adventure.
The “Charm” of Southern Vietnam (Days 1–10)
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Colonial Elegance: Focus on Saigon’s architecture (Notre Dame, Central Post Office) which connects well with your French-speaking clients.
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Nature & Biodiversity: Highlight the stay at Cat Tien National Park and the Crocodile Lake. This is a great “green” selling point.
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Mekong Authenticity: Emphasize the Long Xuyen floating market over the more touristy ones, and the homestay in Cho Lach for a “real life” experience.
The “Ancient Temples” of Cambodia (Days 11–15)
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The Transition: The speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh is a highlight in itself—a scenic journey across the border.
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Cultural Deep-Dive: Focus on the contrast between the tragic history (Killing Caves in Battambang) and the spiritual resilience of the Khmer people.
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Angkor Masterpieces: Market Banteay Srei (The Citadel of Women) as the “Jewel of Khmer Art” due to its pink sandstone and intricate carvings.
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Saigon – Arrival at 2:20 PM – Guide & Driver (--/--/--)
Pick-up at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to Saigon's District 1. Orientation tour of the city: the "Art Nouveau" City Hall, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office with its dome designed by Gustave Eiffel's workshop, and the Opera House. Visit Cholon (Chinatown): Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at Hotel Alagon D'antique 4* or similar. Note: Check-in time for all hotels is from 2:00 PM.

Saigon Sightseeing – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Visit the War Remnants Museum followed by the Fito Museum, which houses nearly 3,000 traditional Vietnamese medicine items dating back to the Stone Age. Walk through a lively local market. Tasting of bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza), gỏi đu đủ (green papaya salad), and grilled skewers. Enjoy bún thịt nướng (rice vermicelli with grilled pork) or hủ tiếu (rice noodle soup). Stop to taste a traditional dessert: chè (sweet soup with beans, coconut, fruit, etc.). Return to the hotel. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at Hotel 4* Alagon D'antique or similar.
Saigon – Cat Tien National Park – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Early morning departure from Ho Chi Minh City (approx. 150 km – 4 hours drive). Arrival at the park around noon. Cross the river by ferry to enter the reserve. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, a guided hike through the tropical rainforest to discover the park's biodiversity: centennial trees, vines, butterflies, and tropical birds. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Orchard Home Resort 3* or similar. Dinner at your own expense.
Cat Tien National Park – Da Lat – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cat Tien National Park. A combined excursion by Jeep (10 km) and on foot (5 km) to Crocodile Lake (Bàu Sấu), the natural habitat of Siamese crocodiles and diverse protected wildlife. Silent wildlife observation (rare birds, monkeys, etc.) from an observation post. After lunch, return to the park center, then drive towards Da Lat. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel 4* or similar. Dinner at your own expense.
Da Lat Sightseeing – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Orientation tour of the "City of Lovers" including visits to the Lake of Sighs, the historic Da Lat Railway Station (inspired by Deauville's architecture), Bao Dai’s Palace (the last Emperor of Vietnam), and the central market, rich in local specialties. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the "Crazy House," then discover the Truc Lam Zen Monastery with a cable car ride offering panoramic views of romantic Da Lat. Return to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel 4** or similar.
Da Lat – Saigon – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Saigon with a stop to visit coffee and cocoa plantations. Stop at Prenn Falls, one of Da Lat's most famous waterfalls, nestled in a lush natural setting. Lunch en route. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, then free time to explore the city at your own pace. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at Hotel Alagon D'antique 4** or similar.
Saigon – Ben Tre – Chet Say – Cho Lach – Guide & Driver (B/L/D)
Departure for Chet Say in the Ben Tre region, known as the land of coconut trees. Local life revolves around coconut processing (fibers, milk, oil, and activated charcoal). Boat trip through the Mekong's canals and arroyos. Stop at a traditional brick kiln. Ride in a motorized cart or bicycle with a stop at an orchard for exotic fruit tasting and honey tea. Visit a coconut candy workshop. Board a small rowing boat for an intimate crossing of a Mekong branch lined with water coconuts. Lunch at a local restaurant, then return by motorboat to the pier. Drive to Cho Lach. Check-in at Le Jardin du Mékong Homestay. Dinner with the host family.
Cho Lach – Can Tho – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Breakfast at the homestay. Bicycle ride through the village, passing vegetable gardens, rice fields, and traditional houses. Stop at a local market. Return to the guesthouse, check out, and have lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Can Tho through the beautiful landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a magnificent Khmer temple and architectural symbol of the city. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Vang Xam Rustic 3*. Dinner at your own expense.
Can Tho – Long Xuyen – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Early morning, board a private sampan to visit the Cai Rang floating market, the most authentic in the Delta. Return to the pier and drive to Soc Trang. Visit the famous Bat Pagoda and several typical Khmer pagodas. Finally, drive to Long Xuyen. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel to rest. Overnight at Chau Khuong Hotel 3* or similar.
Long Xuyen – Chau Doc – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
:Early morning (around 7:30 AM), depart by private sampan to discover the Long Xuyen floating market, a quieter and more authentic alternative to tourist crowds. Followed by a bike ride on the peaceful islands of Cù Lao Ông Hổ to discover rural life. Local lunch on-site with a host family or at a typical small restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to Chau Doc near the Cambodian border. Visit the Ba Chua Xu Temple and the tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau. Ascend Sam Mountain for a magnificent panorama of the plains and rice fields. Overnight at Victoria Chau Doc Hotel 4* or similar. Dinner at your own expense.
Chau Doc – Phnom Penh – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier for the speedboat to Phnom Penh (departure approx. 7:30 AM). Stop at the border for Cambodian visa formalities (the boat staff will assist; takes approx. 30 mins). Requirements: 2 ID photos, completed visa form, and 35 USD in cash. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, meet your local guide and driver, then transfer to the city for lunch. Afternoon visit to the Silver Pagoda (within the Royal Palace), famous for its solid silver floor tiles. Continue to the Central Market (Phsar Thmey), a renovated Art Deco hall. Discover colonial architecture vestiges, stop at the Independence Monument, and finish at Wat Phnom, the city's oldest Buddhist sanctuary. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at King Grand Boutique 3* or similar.
Phnom Penh – Battambang – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
After breakfast, drive to Battambang. Stop at pottery villages around Kompong Chhnang on the shores of Tonlé Sap Lake. Lunch at a local restaurant en route. Upon arrival in Battambang, check in at the hotel. Late afternoon visit to Phnom Sampov, a sacred hill. Explore its pagodas, meditation caves, and the darker "Killing Caves" from the Khmer Rouge era. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at Stung Sangke Hotel 3* or similar.
Battambang – Siem Reap – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
: Breakfast and visit to Wat Kor cultural village, known for its traditional Khmer stilt houses. Visit artisan villages (rice paste, fermented chilies, etc.). Experience the famous "Bamboo Train" ride through the countryside. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon drive to Siem Reap, stopping at Chup Veary to observe sandstone carving workshops. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at Home Wood Hotel 3* or similar.
Siem Reap – Angkor Temples – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Angkor Thom, the ancient royal capital: Victory Gate, Bayon Temple (famed for its giant stone faces), Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon exploration of the majestic Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Dinner at your own expense. Overnight at Home Wood Hotel 3* or similar.
Siem Reap – Departure – Guide & Driver (B/L/--)
Discover the "Grand Circuit" of Angkor: Pre Rup (10th-century temple-mountain), East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Poan (sanctuary in the middle of a pool), and Preah Khan (a vast complex reclaimed by nature). Lunch. Afternoon visit to Banteay Srei ("The Citadel of Women"), a pink sandstone jewel famous for its exquisite carvings. Late evening transfer (driver only) to Siem Reap Airport for your return flight.
