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Culture Tour

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Tour Overview:

This carefully curated journey offers the perfect balance of urban energy, tropical island bliss, and cultural discovery. Begin in the bustling streets of Saigon, Vietnam's dynamic economic capital. Fly south to Phu Quoc, the "Pearl Island," for sun-drenched beaches and turquoise waters. Cross into Cambodia to explore the royal heritage of Phnom Penh and the awe-inspiring temple complex of Siem Reap. In just 2 weeks, you will experience three distinct faces of Indochina – this journey offers a perfect introduction to the rich tapestry of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Itinerary in brief :

DAY DESTINATION MEAL CITIES
Day 1 Welcome to Vietnam Saigon
Day 2 Saigon City Tour B Saigon
Day 3 Cu Chi tunnels & Delta Mekong B Saigon
Day 4 Saigon – Phu Quoc B Phu Quoc
Day 5 Phu Quoc – 3 islands tour B Phu Quoc
Day 6 Phu Quoc – Free leisure B Phu Quoc
Day 7 Phu Quoc – Phnom Penh B Phnom Penh
Day 8 Phnom Penh’s Past & Present B Phnom Penh
Day 9 Phnom Penh – Siem Reap B Siem Reap
Day 10 Angkor Highlight B Siem Reap
Day 11 Koh Ker & Beng Mealea: A Perfect Route B Siem Reap
Day 12 Goodbye Cambodia B Siem Reap

*B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Itinerary in details:

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or on requests.

 

Today meet upon arrival at Saigon International Airport. In Saigon, first obtain your Vietnam visa on arrival. Clear Immigration and Customs and proceed into the arrival area. You will be met by our guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Overnight in Saigon.

After breakfast, pick you up from your hotel. Today, you will literally feel the excitement of Ho Chi Minh City.

  • The Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors. Today this building is a museum and venue for official receptions. Inside you can visit the private rooms of the president, the “War Room” from where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled, and, most poignantly, the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took control in 1975.
  • The War Remnants Museum, Historically, the war museum as part of the Vietnam and World Peace museums system was born on Sep 4 1975 at 28 Vo Van Tan street, district 3, HCMC. Since its 30-year inception, the museum has attracted over 10 million arrivals of domestic and foreign tourists, especially student delegations from provinces and cities nationwide. It helps reappear the then-wars, helping students well realize on the values of patriotism, struggle for peace and national liberation from forefathers. This museum includes 8 specific exhibitions and various collections of the truth of history (conspiracy and process from hostile forces for the war in Vietnam); crime evidences and war consequences; kinds of weapon and tools serving for the wars; prison (prison house system, concentration camp, torture, maltreatment, corporal mutilation and spiritual oppression against political prisoners), continue visit Fito museum. Fito Museums are a couple of first private museums in Vietnam which are devoted to the Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy.

 

Lunch is on your own. Enjoy a cup of coffee at Vy coffee shop or Café Apartments.

 

  • Pink church (or Tan Dinh Church), Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, has a bright pink tone and was built in a Romanian architectural style. Whoever passes by Tan Dinh catholic church will be impressed and drawn in by its beautiful pink tone.
  • Mariamman Hindu Temple in Ho Chi Minh City (Chùa Bà Ấn) is one of the most spiritual and holy places in Saigon and entire Vietnam. The temple is reputed to have miraculous powers. It has a unique interior and exterior design and a city center location.
  • The book street, the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. The post office, built between 1877 and 1883, is an excellent example of classic French colonial architecture. In deference to the Chinese heritage, you will also visit Thien Hau Pagoda, built in 1863 by the ethnic Chinese of Saigon.
  • Free time for shopping at Ben Thanh market.

 

Overnight in Saigon.

In the morning, we drive 70 kilometers North West to explore the underground tunnels in Cu Chi which system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. It was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years… getting married, giving birth. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. You may even have a chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself.

Continue on, we drive to My Tho. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Next we will have a boat ride on the Mekong, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. We return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Saigon.

Transfer from hotel to Saigon airport for flight to Phu Quoc.

Upon arrival at Phu Quoc airport meet our driver then transfer to your hotel.

The rest of time is free at your leisure.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Pick up from your hotel at lobby and start our Phu Quoc Tour:

Visit 3 islands in the south

  • Gam Ghi Island: Snorkel at coral reef – snorkeling
  • Buom Island (or Mong Tay Island): Snorkeling at coral reef
  • Enjoy lunch on board.
  • May Rut Trong Island: White sand lagoon – unique chillout & activities on the island

17:30 Return to your hotel.

 

Note:  In case of weather conditions - some islands will be changed to another islands.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Full day free for your own time.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Transfer to the peir to take speedboat to Ha Tien. Upon arrival at Ha Tien, meet driver and transfer to Vietnam-Cambodia border.

Upon arrival at Prek Chak / Ha Tien Int’s border. Your guide is waiting at Cambodia side.

After self-introduced, you’ll transfer to Phnom Penh and it takes about 3.50h-4h. Arrive in Phnom Penh, check in. Time to fresh-up and relax at hotel.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia's vibrant capital city, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and architectural marvels. A Phnom Penh city tour allows you to delve into the city's heart, exploring its iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant local life.

 

Morning Delights:

  • Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Be mesmerized by the grandeur of the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Cambodian King. Marvel at the intricate architecture and learn about Cambodian royalty. Next door, explore the Silver Pagoda, adorned with a gleaming silver floor and housing priceless Buddha statues.
  • National Museum: Immerse yourself in Cambodian history and art at the National Museum. Explore fascinating exhibits showcasing artifacts from the Angkor era and other periods, providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia.

 

Afternoon Exploration:

  • Central Market (Phsar Thmey): Indulge in your senses at the bustling Central Market, a shopper's paradise. Wander through the labyrinthine alleys filled with stalls overflowing with local crafts, souvenirs, clothing, and Cambodian delicacies. Be sure to try your bargaining skills!
  • Next, we head to visit Wat Phnom: Ascend the scenic Phnom Penh Hill, where Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple with a long history, sits atop. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and experience the tranquillity of the temple grounds.
  • We will enjoy a cruise for view sunset on the Mekong and Tonle Sap River (1 hour). Situated at the “Four Arms” where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap River before splitting into two branches, Phnom Penh offers the ideal location to discover the mighty Mekong.

 

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Today we travel by road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On route you will have a chance to stop on the way to take photo and witness the everyday lives of Cambodians as you pass through interesting provincial towns, bucolic villages, and delightful scenery. This is no ‘freeway dash’ as you will often slow down to let cows and water buffalo wander across the road, pass horse drawn carriages, and school kids walking and cycling to/from school.

We may choose to stop at Skoun, also known as ‘Spider vile’ due to the deep-fried tarantula that is the local delicacy, are you adventurous enough to try one?

On route you may wish to stop off in Kampong Kdei, to look at Spean Pratos – an ancient Angkorian bridge.

We depart to Tonle Sap Lake. We will visit the floating village of Kampong Phluk, which means "Port of Tusks", located 20 km east of Siem Reap. It is a village built on stilts on the Tonlé Sap. The community largely depends on fishing for a living, spending Cambodia's rainy season (June-October) fishing. During the dry season (November-April), when the waters of the lake go down, many of them work in agriculture to supplement their income. The excursion will take you to explore the floating village and allow you to see how people live and trade.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will check-in to your hotel after which you are free at leisure for the rest of the evening.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

We start very early in the morning so we can capture the iconic picture of the pre-dawn facing Angkor Wat temple. Sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a busy venue especially during the months of December, January, February and March.

 

After sunrise, we will explore the vast and rich of Angkor Wat temple, taking pictures at different angles, playing with light and shadows and capturing the most beautiful devatas carved in sandstone.

 

Next destination will be the Ta Prohm "Tomb Raider" fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy.

 

Next, at the Golden Hour, will be the impressive Bayon temple with its 54 towers and 216 faces overlooking the defunct city of Angkor Thom. The final stop will be at one of gate of Angkor Thom to capture sunset over the moat.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Travel off-the-beaten track to Koh Ker, the former capital of the Khmer Empire between 928 and 944 A.D. Enjoy a simple packed or local lunch near the temple and continue to visit other ancient structures in the peaceful area. The remote archaeological site in northern away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor. It is a very jungle filled region that is sparsely populated. Only about two dozen monuments can be visited by tourists because most of the sanctuaries are hidden in the forest and the whole area is not fully demined.

On the way, make a stop to visit the sprawling jungle temple of Beng Mealea., Hindu temple, but there are some carvings depicting Buddhist motifs. Its primary material is sandstone and it is largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards and many of its stones lying in great heaps. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

✅ Accommodation: 11-nights with daily breakfast in double / twin shared room

✅ Meals: at local restaurant (Foods only) as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)

✅ Private Transportation: Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program.

✅ Private boat trip as mentioned in program.

✅ Entrance fees: Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified as mentioned in program.

✅ Private Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide during tours as mentioned in program

✅ Flight ticket: Saigon – Phu Quoc (check in luggage 20kg and hand-carry 7kg).

✅ Boat ticket: Phu Quoc – Ha Tien

✅ All government taxes.

✅ 24hours supporting hotline.

✅ Cold water and towel during tours

❌ Cambodia & Vietnam Visa stamp fee (if any)

❌ All International air tickets.

❌ Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance,

❌ Early check-in & late check-out surcharge.

❌ International bank transfer fees (Banking fee is covered by the sender)

❌ Another thing not mentioned in included

GENERAL NOTICE:

  • Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
  • Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
  • Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
  • There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
  • Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

 

Consultant/Emergency Contact:

EURASIE Travel “Best for the Best“ – Head office

#AC04, Street 59CW, Borey Sopheak Meangkul, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

info@eurasietravel.com.kh / www.eurasietravel.com.kh

 

Hot lines:

+ Mr. Bonny: (+855) 12 608 108 (WHATSAPP)

    ” Possiamo dire che è stata la luna di miele perfetta. Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di entrare a stretto contatto con la gente locale, di vivere diverse esperienze molto interessanti e di visitare dei posti fantastici. Tutto era organizzato in maniera perfetta grazie anche al validissimo supporto del nostro corrispondente Roberto, che non ci ha mai lasciati soli. Da dietro le quinte ci ha assistito per tutta la durata del nostro magnifico viaggio di nozze, dandoci un valido supporto per qualsiasi cosa. Le guide e i drivers erano sempre puntuali, cordiali, molto disponibili e molto preparati. Difficile dire in una sola frase cosa ci sia piaciuto. In una sola parola: TUTTO. L’organizzazione pre e durante il nostro viaggio è stata ineccepibile. Non possiamo che ringraziare Roberto ed Eurasie per questa meravigliosa esperienza.”

    Erika e Andrea

    Tour Vietnam & Cambogia