Saigon – Phnom Penh 5 Days
Product code: 3228 We start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum Hall. The palaces are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks.
Have a walking tour on Nguyen Hue street to take the photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside). From here, walking to Ben Thanh Market one of the most typical symbols of Saigon to experience the daily life of the locals and do shopping the hand-made goods there.
The My Tho the homeland of the coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper. Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of the 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation.
After that, you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small channels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture.
Morning visits Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lies 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas. we will take a cruise to see the sunset on the Mekong and Tonle Sap River in the “Four Arms” section where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap River before splitting into two branches.
You will then visit the impressive colourful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the Emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made of gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. Explore the National Museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made of bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others.
We pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include the mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Last visit the Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937.
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Tao Dan Park
- Ben Thanh Market
- Saigon Opera House
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 5 days
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children 0-2 are free of charge- Children 3-11 pay 75% of the adult price
- Children from 12 pay the adult price
Pick-up servicePick up at Noi Bai airport.
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
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Cut-off Time Available to be booked until 24 hours before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
- Accommodations are class quoted (or similar)
- Vietnam visa approval letter
- Transportation by air-conditional vehicle
- Local English speaking guides
- Meals are mentioned in the itinerary
- SIC tour to Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels
- Refreshments
- Vietnam visa stamp fee, Cambodia visa
- Flight Saigon – Siem Reap and any flight does not mention and international tax
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Hotel/Room upgrade
- Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by the hotel(s) if any
- Detour(s)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Saigon Arrival – City tour Welcome to Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) – the most hectic and business city of Vietnam.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by the local tour guide and then transferred to the city centre to the hotel.
Afternoon, we start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions.
Nearby the palaces are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Have a walking tour on Nguyen Hue street to take the photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside).
From here, walking to Ben Thanh Market one of the most typical symbols of Saigon to experience the daily life of the locals and do shopping the hand-made goods there.
Overnight in Saigon.
Note: The normal check-in time is 14:00 pm. Early check-in depending on hotel availability.
After breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked by at the hotel and be taken by car to the My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper. Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of the 4 islands in the area for sightseeing.
Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that, you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small channels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories.
There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. After that enjoy the horse-cart trip through the tranquil road of the village.
We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby the Mekong River with the Elephant Ear fish. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with a stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture.
Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
Morning visit - Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lies 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You have the opportunity to crawl under the tunnel, which is underground if you would like to have the real experience.
In the afternoon, you’ll take a flight to Phnom Penh. Welcome to Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-lined sidewalk. After a rest, we will take a cruise to see the sunset on the Mekong and Tonle Sap River in the “Four Arms” section where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap River before splitting into two branches.
Enjoy the night time and overnight in Phnom Penh!
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Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the impressive colourful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom.
Nearby is Silver pagoda (the Emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made of gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. We will stop at Independence monument and explore the National Museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made of bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others.
We will pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include the mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays.
Last visit Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon.
Enjoy the night time and overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Breakfast
Breakfast, you will have some time to relax. Then its transfer to the airport.
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Breakfast
Breakfast, you will have some time to relax. Then its transfer to the airport.
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Breakfast
- The rate for 1 pax is inclusive of single supplement
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