Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights will lead you deep into the watery world of the Mekong Delta from Saigon center to Siem Reap, open up all the splendors of Vietnam and Cambodia. The itinerary will ensure you truly unforgettable experiences such as cruising along the Mekong River, visiting the bustling and colorful Vietnam floating markets, the royal palace in Cambodia, discovering the local life along the Mekong River, and exploring the spectacular Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom – world cultural heritage.
Vietnam Package Tour 8 days 7 nights – S-shaped country at a glance
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Highlights of Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights
- Experiencing a boat trip to Cai Be and Cai Rang Floating markets, how people exchange their fruits, and immersing yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the floating markets as well as exploring the typical trade culture on the water
- Visiting orchards of tropical fruits and tasting the fresh fruits, are the typical feature of the Mekong Delta
- Participating in exciting farming activities at night consists of groping for crabs, catching fish catching, watching fireflies, crossing the monkey bridge, etc.
- Visiting the traditional handicraft villages of candy making, rice paper making and honey processing and silk weaving, etc.
- Exploring the local culture and daily life in Chau Doc which is considered a place of cross-culture, home to Kinh, Cham, and Khmer people
- Discovering Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia with the National Museum, Wat Phnom Pagoda, and Royal Palace
- Watching the ancient beauty of Siem Reap with the legendary Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
Detailed Itinerary of Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be Floating Market (B/L-)
On the first day of Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap, our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at 08:00 to depart for Cai Be. After about two hours of driving through the countryside, we will reach Cai Be Floating Market, where you board our boat for a cruise through a maze of shady canals and islands. On the way, there will be stops to visit the traditional craft villages along the Mekong River, ancient villages, and enjoy Đờn ca tài tử (the Southern amateur music). Continuing your cruise, you will land at Tan Phong Island – an affluent island on the Tien River and have lunch there.
After taking a short break, you will get on a rowing boat trip through small canals. It is time for you to relax, enjoy the fresh air of the countryside and sightsee fruitful orchards along the canals. After about one hour on the boat, we will come back to the dock for boarding our car to travel to Can Tho.
Upon arrival in Can Tho, you will check in the hotel and be free for discovering the biggest city in Southwestern Vietnam.
Overnight in Can Tho, end of the first day of Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights – cruising along small canals
Day 2: Can Tho Tour (B/L/D)
You should wake up very early to listen to the sound of the river, have a soft breakfast, and get ready for another interesting day of discovering the most typical activity in the Mekong Delta – trading on floating markets. You will be picked up at your hotel and head to Ninh Kieu Wharf, where we will board a sampan to Cai Rang Floating Market – the busiest and most lovely market in the Mekong Delta region. Here, you will be attracted by many kinds of fruits, vegetables, and skillfully handcrafted products, the sound of boat rowing, the conversations among people, and the movements on the river. To really immerse in the bustling atmosphere of the market, you will pull up to the boats to freely talk and bargain with the friendly merchants for whatever you want.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights – floating market
Day 3: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B/L/-)
After breakfast, we will drive from Can Tho to Chau Doc through the wonderful Mekong Delta with occasional stops during the trip. Reaching Chau Doc after around 3 hours, we will spend the rest of the day exploring this beautiful town. We will first take a boat trip along Sông Hậu ( Bassac River)– the southern branch of the Mekong River, stopping at the Cham People’s villages to find down about their traditional silk weaving skills. After that, we will continue our cruising route to Chau Giang, where the biggest mosque of the Cham people is located.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Khmer people’s temple, a floating fish farm, and head up Núi Sam (Sam Mountain) for an amazing sunset and a bird’s eye view over the paddy fields towards Cambodia.
Overnight at the hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 4: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (Cambodia) (B/L/-)
You should wake up in the early morning to welcome the magic dawn in the Mekong Delta and after breakfast, we will depart from Chau Doc for the tourist pier where you embark on the five-hour speed boat for an interesting ride to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to the hotel.
After lunch, we will start a cyclo tour to visit the National Museum, Royal Palace, and then Wat Phnom Pagoda, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city under the sunset.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights – Chau Doc in Vietnam
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B/L-)
We will start the day with a soft breakfast before our tour guide picks you up at the hotel at around 08:00 for a visit to the Killing Field – the final resting place of over 2,000,000 victims of the Khmer Rouge regime run by Pon Pot during the 1975-1979. Next, you will go on to visit the Toul Sleng Museum – which was used as a notorious prison and interrogation center by the Khmer Rouge regime since 1975.
After lunch, we will transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap (a metropolis of Angkor temples). Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, our local tour guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights –
Day 6: Angkor (B/L/-)
In the morning, we will begin the sightseeing tour to the “Great City” of Angkor Thom. Here, we will visit the impressive Bayon Temple which symbolizes the intersection of heaven and earth, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace khuôn viên, Baphuon Temple – one of the most beautiful Angkor temples in its heyday, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
After lunch, we will go on to visit the Angkor Wat, which is one of the most famous and magnificent temples in the world built in the 12th century on an area of 210 hectares and is listed among 100 must-visit destinations in the world.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights –
Day 7: Angkor (B/L/-)
Today, you will be introduced to the cultural features of the mighty Khmer Empire from the ninth century to the fourteenth century. We will first move to visit some famous temples consisting of the Royal City of Preah Khan with the impressive stone lanterns and sculptures, Neak Pean (the temple built on a small island at Ta Som, Angkor, and East Mebon.)
In the afternoon, we will go on our visit to Thommanon, Takeo – one of Angkor’s biggest mountain temples, Ta Prohm, Srah Srang, Prasat Kravan, and Bakheng, where you will be able to enjoy a great sunset view over Angkor Wat and the surrounding countryside.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights – Thommanon
Day 8: Siem Reap – Angkor International Airport departure (B/-/-)
On the last day of the tour, you will be free to visit some temples surrounding the Angkor, take a boat trip on Great Tonle Sap Lake to witness the lifestyle of fishermen or have a cup of coffee at a bar in Siem Reap center.
Moving to Siem Reap International Airport for the departure flight to the next destination. End of services.
Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon to Siem Reap 8 days 7 nights – Great Tonle Sap Lake Siem Reap
Inclusions
- Vietnamese visa approval letter (for visa on arrival only)
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room in a chosen hotel
- Meals mentioned
- Guide speaking English (for other languages a supplement applies)
- Tours and Transfers mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise
- Entrancing fees for mentioned trips
- Daily water and cold towel
Exclusions
- Optional activity costs
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Tips
- Beverage
- Personal expense
Special Notes
- B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Please DO NOT wear shorts or mini-skirts to show your respect when visit temples, pagodas, and historical sites.
- The Tour program is subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.
Included destination(s): Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Start from: US$ 1400 /person
