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Mekong and Temple Adventure

CambodiaVietnam

14 days from £2,350pp Inc. international flights

This itinerary is the perfect way to combine the scenic Mekong Delta with the stunning temples of Angkor. It allows you to contrast the frenetic city of Saigon with the slow pace of the Mekong Delta and Cambodia’s charming capital, Phnom Penh, with the remote countryside surrounding the temples of Angkor.

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This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Mekong and Temple Adventure

Itinerary Route Map - 14 Days

Ta Prohm Temple, CambodiaPhnom Penh, CambodiaTa Prohm temple being reclaimed by the jungle, Siem ReapTown Hall, SaigonOff to market, Chau Doc, VietnamOff to market to sell their wares, Mekong Delta

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Visit the white sandy beaches of Phu Quoc Island, located off the south coast of Vietnam.
  • Explore the quaint town of Battambang, complete with dusty streets and ox drawn carriages.
  • Spend time in the Cardomom Mountains for a unique glimpse of Cambodia's stunning natural landscape.
  • Extend your Mekong cruise by taking a private sampan which meanders through the backwaters to the Cambodian border.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Cruise through the lush Mekong Delta region and visit the floating markets.
  • Watch the sunrise stream through the giant creeper fig trees at Ta Prohm.
  • Soak up the atmosphere of Saigon.
  • Learn about Cambodia's modern and ancient history in Phnom Penh.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Fly from London to Bangkok with Thai Airways, you arrive the following afternoon.

Day 2Bangkok - Saigon

Connect from Bangkok to Saigon, the largest city in Vietnam. You shall be met on arrival and taken to your hotel which is located in the famous District 1 area close to all the main sights and attractions.

Day 3Saigon

Discover this city where east meets west; stroll along the wide boulevards lined with pretty colonial buildings before venturing into the bustling Chinatown area of Cholon. Drive out of Saigon this afternoon and visit the famous tunnels of Cu Chi. Originally built during the wars with the French, the series of intricate passages were later used to devastating effect by the Viet Cong against the American.

Day 4Saigon

Today you leave the city and embark on an overnight cruise through the lush and charming Mekong Delta region, learning about life of the 'Nine Dragon River' en route.

Day 5Saigon - Can Tho

You rise today and have breakfast floating towards the famous floating markets of Cai Rang. Disembark around midday and transfer to your hotel in Can Tho, the largest town in the Delta. After settling in, you shall be taken on a bike tour of the pretty backwater streets.

Day 6Can Tho - Chau Doc

Leave Can Tho and drive deeper into the delta region to the town of Chau Doc, close to the border with Cambodia. This afternoon you watch the sunset from Sam mountain, a famous pilgrimage site in this area of Vietnam.

Day 7Chau Doc - Phnom Penh

Leave Vietnam today and transfer by speedboat along the Mekong river into Cambodia, where you arrive at the bustling waterfront of Phnom Penh, the capital.

Day 8Phnom Penh

The full day city tour takes in both Phnom Penh`s ancient past with a visit to the the Grand Palace as well as its more recent, turbulent history with visits to the Killing Fields and the infamous S-21 prison. Audley recommends the Friends restaurant in the centre of the city for a great place to stop and have lunch.

Day 9Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Depart Phnom Penh by road and travel north to the city of Siem Reap, the home of the ancient temples of Angkor. The temples are the largest religious buildings on the planet and seeing the sun set over the largest; Angkor Wat is an incredible experience. As well as being home to the temples, Siem Reap itself also has a lot to offer, including some excellent bars and fine restaurants catering for both Khmer and western tastes as well as shopping and adventure sports such as quad biking and horse riding.

Day 10Siem Reap

An early start today is the only way to ensure that you see the magnificent colours of the Khmer sunrise whilst being surrounded by the crumbling, jungle clad ruins of Ta Prohm. You will have the place to yourself at dawn and the mist rising from this ancient ruin really adds to the eeriness of Ta Prohm. You return to the site later in the day to explore the remaining temples on the main complex.

Day 11Siem Reap

Venture out of the main complex and explore the ancient sites of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, rarely visited and often overlooked.

Day 12Siem Reap

Today you travel away from Siem Reap to the massive Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia. As well as being the lifeline of the country, the lake is also home to thousands of inhabitants in the numerous floating villages. A number of rare species of birds also call Tonle Sap home.

Day 13Siem Reap

You have the majority of the day at leisure to explore as you wish or just relax at your hotel. This evening you fly back to Bangkok in time for your onward connection to the UK.

Day 14Bangkok

Arrive into the UK this morning.

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