Mekong to Angkor Overland Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling southern hub.
Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Spend the rest of your day exploring vibrant streets, cafés, and night markets.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY – BEN TRE / CAN THO

Journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s “rice bowl.”

Depending on the route (Ben Tre or Can Tho), experience:
– A scenic boat trip through coconut-lined canals
– Visits to local workshops to see traditional crafts
– A cycling tour along small village roads
– Tastings of tropical fruits and honey tea
– A sampan ride through narrow waterways

Enjoy a home-cooked lunch before heading to Can Tho for your overnight stay.

DAY 3: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET → SPEEDBOAT TO PHNOM PENH

Start early with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the Mekong’s most iconic trading hubs.
Observe boat vendors selling fresh produce, breakfast noodles, and tropical fruits.

After the market visit, transfer to the pier and board a high-speed boat to Phnom Penh, crossing the Vietnam–Cambodia border along the Mekong River.
Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH CITY DISCOVERY

Discover Cambodia’s charming capital:

– Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, home to the Khmer monarchy
– National Museum, showcasing ancient Khmer artifacts
– Wat Phnom, the spiritual heart of the city and its founding site

Optional visit: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (upon request).
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH → SIEM REAP

Travel by air or overland shuttle to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temple complex.
In the evening, enjoy free time to explore the vibrant night markets, cafés, or the lively Pub Street.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 6: ANGKOR WAT COMPLEX → DEPARTURE

Embark on a half-day exploration of Angkor’s most iconic temples:

– Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument
– Angkor Thom, home to the famous Bayon’s smiling stone faces
– Ta Prohm, known for tree roots intertwined with ancient ruins

After the tour, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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