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7-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Tour: Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh & Angkor Wat
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Overview
This 7-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour is designed for travelers who want to combine the Mekong Delta and Angkor Wat in one well-paced cross-border journey. Starting in Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Siem Reap, the itinerary takes you through southern Vietnam’s river landscapes, local villages, orchards, Chau Doc’s riverside atmosphere, Phnom Penh’s royal heritage and the ancient temples of Angkor.
Along the way, stay at Mekong Lodge, enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through Mekong Delta canals, visit traditional workshops, and travel by express boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. In Cambodia, explore Phnom Penh and the highlights of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Roluos Group, with local English-speaking guides. With private transfers, selected meals and flexible customization, this tour is a great choice for first-time visitors seeking an authentic Vietnam and Cambodia experience in just one week.
- Vietnam Cambodia tour in 7 days: Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap through the Mekong Delta, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh and Angkor.
- Ho Chi Minh City highlights: Visit colonial-era landmarks, the Central Post Office, the Notre-Dame Cathedral area and Jade Emperor Pagoda.
- Mekong Delta local life: Stay at Mekong Lodge, cycle or walk through nearby villages, enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through Mekong Delta canals and visit local orchards.
- Cai Be and Sa Dec experience: Explore local markets, traditional workshops and the historic Huynh Thuy Le ancient house.
- Chau Doc to Phnom Penh by express boat: Cross from Vietnam to Cambodia along the Mekong River on a scenic river journey.
- Phnom Penh cultural landmarks: Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom with a local guide.
- Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm: Discover Bayon, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, Ta Prohm and the legendary Angkor Wat.
- Private and flexible arrangements: Travel with private transfers, local English-speaking guides and customizable hotels, pace and travel arrangements.
Places you’ll see
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On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon. After check-in, take some time to relax before beginning your first introduction to Vietnam’s most dynamic city.
If time permits, start your Saigon city tour with the Reunification Palace, an important landmark closely linked to modern Vietnamese history. Continue through the historic colonial quarter to see the elegant Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Building, formerly the Hôtel de Ville, and the Saigon Opera House, one of the city’s finest French colonial buildings.
Next, admire the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral, built in the late 19th century with materials imported from France, before visiting the nearby Saigon Central Post Office, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s best-known architectural highlights. The tour then continues to the atmospheric Jade Emperor Pagoda, a colorful Taoist temple filled with incense, statues and local worshippers.
After the visit, return to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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After breakfast, depart from Ho Chi Minh City at around 8:30 AM and travel by private vehicle to Cai Be, a peaceful riverside town in the heart of the Mekong Delta. The journey takes around 2.5 hours, passing rural landscapes, small towns and fertile delta countryside along the way.
Upon arrival at Cai Be pier, board a local boat and cruise along the river to Mekong Lodge. Check in to your private bungalow, then enjoy lunch at the lodge restaurant with a set menu featuring local Mekong Delta flavors.
In the afternoon, take a private walking or cycling tour around the nearby village. Follow quiet, traffic-free paths through local communities, fruit gardens, canals and peaceful countryside scenery. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience daily life in the Mekong Delta at a relaxed pace.
Continue with a gentle sampan ride through narrow Mekong Delta canals, visit local orchards and taste fresh seasonal fruit from the region. In the early evening, join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking demonstration, where you can learn about local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques before enjoying dinner with the dishes prepared.
Overnight at Mekong Lodge, a charming riverside lodge with a swimming pool and tropical garden.
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After breakfast at the lodge, start the day with a gentle boat and sampan excursion around Cai Be, a riverside town known for its canals, local workshops and traditional Mekong Delta lifestyle. Although the former floating market is no longer as busy as it once was, Cai Be still offers a charming glimpse into the region’s river culture and local trading life.
Visit family-run workshops where local products such as rice paper, coconut candy, pop rice or traditional rice cakes are made by hand. You may also enjoy a cup of local honey tea and learn more about everyday life along the waterways.
Return to Mekong Lodge for some leisure time before checking out. Board a boat back to Cai Be pier, then continue by private vehicle toward Chau Doc, with a stop in Sa Dec along the way.
Upon arrival in Sa Dec, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the historic Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House, a beautifully preserved residence closely connected with the French writer Marguerite Duras and her novel The Lover. The house offers an atmospheric look into the blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences in this riverside town.
Continue to Kien An Cung Pagoda, a colorful Chinese-style temple known for its ornate architecture. If time permits, take a short walk through Sa Dec’s local market or flower-growing area before continuing to Chau Doc, a peaceful border town near Cambodia.
On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
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After breakfast, transfer to the boat pier in Chau Doc and board an express boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh for a scenic journey along the Mekong River. The river journey usually takes around 5–6 hours, depending on water conditions and border formalities.
Along the way, complete the Vietnam exit and Cambodia entry procedures at the river border checkpoint before continuing downstream through peaceful riverside landscapes, floating houses and local villages.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with dishes selected to introduce you to the flavors of Cambodia’s capital.
In the afternoon, begin a gentle city tour of Phnom Penh, once known as one of the loveliest cities in Indochina. Visit the Royal Palace, an elegant complex that remains the official royal residence. Although some private areas are closed to the public, visitors can admire the palace’s graceful Khmer architecture and beautifully maintained grounds. Continue to the Silver Pagoda, located within the palace compound and regarded as one of Cambodia’s most sacred sites.
If time permits, continue to Wat Phnom, a hilltop temple closely connected with the legend of Phnom Penh’s founding and one of the city’s most symbolic landmarks.
Dinner is at your own arrangement, giving you free time to explore Phnom Penh’s local restaurants.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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After breakfast, travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor. The journey will be arranged by private vehicle or express boat, depending on the season, water levels and local operating conditions.
Option 1: By Private Vehicle
Depart Phnom Penh in the morning and drive through Cambodia’s countryside toward Siem Reap. Along the way, stop at Skun, a local town known for its unusual market snacks and Cambodian street food. Continue with lunch at a local restaurant en route, offering time to relax before the journey continues.
If time permits, visit Kampong Kdei Ancient Bridge, an impressive Angkor-era stone bridge, before arriving in Siem Reap.
Option 2: By Express Boat, Seasonal Route
When water levels and seasonal conditions allow, transfer to Phnom Penh pier and board an express boat along the Tonle Sap River and across Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
This scenic journey offers a different perspective of Cambodia, with views of riverside communities, floating houses, fishing boats and wide lake landscapes along the way. Please note that boat operations are seasonal and depend on water levels, weather and local navigation conditions. When the boat is not available, the journey will be arranged by private road transfer for comfort and reliability.
For the boat option, lunch will be arranged according to the boat schedule, either as a simple lunch box or at your own arrangement upon arrival.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, transfer to your hotel and check in. After the journey, take time to settle in and enjoy Siem Reap at a relaxed pace, whether unwinding at the hotel, strolling around the Old Market area or discovering the city’s cafés and restaurants on your own.
Dinner is not included, giving you free time to explore Siem Reap’s dining scene.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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After breakfast, begin a full-day exploration of the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, one of Southeast Asia’s most remarkable cultural treasures.
Start at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, where impressive stone faces and ancient causeways lead into the former royal city of the Khmer Empire. Continue to Bayon Temple, famous for its mysterious smiling faces carved into towering stone structures.
Your visit continues to the Terrace of the Elephants, once used by Khmer kings for public ceremonies and royal processions, followed by Baphuon Temple, a three-tiered temple mountain known for its impressive scale and long restoration history.
Then explore Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s most evocative temples. Left partly embraced by giant tree roots, the temple is known for its atmospheric ruins and is also famous as a filming location for Tomb Raider.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the iconic Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and Cambodia’s most celebrated landmark. Admire its five towers, long galleries, intricate bas-reliefs and remarkable symmetry while your guide explains the temple’s history, symbolism and artistic significance.
After an inspiring day among the temples of Angkor, return to Siem Reap. In the evening, enjoy a buffet dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance, offering a graceful introduction to Cambodia’s classical culture.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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After breakfast, visit the Roluos Group, a collection of early Angkor temples connected with Hariharalaya, one of the first capitals of the Khmer Empire. This morning visit offers a quieter and more historical perspective on Angkor before your departure from Siem Reap.
Begin with Preah Ko, one of the earliest temples built in Hariharalaya. Its name means “Sacred Bull,” referring to the stone Nandi statues facing the central towers, associated with the Hindu god Shiva.
Continue to Bakong, the most impressive temple of the Roluos Group and one of the earliest temple mountains of the Khmer Empire. Its stepped pyramid structure reflects the development of Khmer temple architecture before the later grandeur of Angkor Wat.
Your visit also includes Lolei, known for its carved lintels, false doors and peaceful setting. Together, these temples provide valuable insight into the beginnings of Angkorian art, religion and architecture.
After the visit, transfer back to your hotel for check-out. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time at leisure before your private transfer to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for your departure flight.
End of your 7-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour.
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Important Information
Expand All- Airfares to and from the destination, along with any applicable airport charges
- Meals or drinks not specifically outlined in the daily program
- Entry visas where required, depending on your nationality
- Personal spending, including laundry, calls, or refreshments outside the itinerary
- Travel insurance, which we recommend arranging prior to departure
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested: USD 3–5 per person per day)
If you need help arranging anything beyond the program, our team will be happy to assist.
- Keep your luggage light and stay comfortable. We recommend bringing:
- Lightweight and breathable outfits for warm conditions
- Proper walking shoes for comfort and support
- Sun protection essentials: sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle
- Personal care essentials and required medications
Optional: snacks, a camera, and a small daypack for daily excursions.
Don’t worry — we’ll guide you with more details before your trip.
Payment
- A 30% deposit is needed to guarantee your booking.
- The remaining balance is due at least 10 days before departure.
- In case of cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable after booking confirmation.
Cancellations
- In the event of cancellations, the following conditions will apply:
- More than 10 days before departure: 30% of total tour price
- 6–10 days before departure: 50% of the total tour price
- 3–5 days before departure: 75% of total tour price
- Within 3 days before departure or no-show: 100% of total tour price
- Cancellation deadlines are calculated based on working days in Vietnam, excluding weekends and public holidays. Please contact our team if your cancellation request falls close to a deadline.
Refunds
- Any applicable refunds will be processed after deducting relevant fees and banking charges.
- The time it takes to receive your refund may vary based on your payment provider.
- Hotel rooms are typically available from 14:00 and should be vacated by 12:00
- Early check-in or late check-out is available upon request (subject to availability and surcharge)
- Single supplement applies for solo travelers booking a private Vietnam and Cambodia tour
- Triple room option is available upon request
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to flight schedules, weather conditions, or operational factors
- Peak season surcharge: Additional charges may apply for Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) Gala dinners
- Public holiday surcharge: Applicable during major holidays such as Vietnamese public holidays (Reunification Day 30/4 – Labour Day 1/5, Lunar New Year/Tet)
- Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of travel. Entry requirements, including visas, vary by nationality.
- In unexpected situations, adjustments may be made with your comfort and safety in mind.
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (sharing bed with parents; limited services included)
- Children from 2 up to 12 years (exclusive):
- 90% of the adult tour price (sharing bed with parents)
- 100% of the adult tour price (extra bed provided)
- Children aged 12 years and above: Charged at 100% of the adult tour price
- A child’s age is calculated based on the date of travel
- Only one child per room is allowed to share a bed with parents (subject to hotel policy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this tour
Is this a private tour?
Yes. This Vietnam and Cambodia tour can be arranged as a private guided tour with private air-conditioned transfers and local English-speaking guides during sightseeing days.
Where does this Vietnam and Cambodia tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and ends in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Airport pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and departure transfer in Siem Reap can be included.
Will we visit Angkor Wat during the tour?
Yes. The itinerary includes Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, Ta Prohm and the Roluos Group near Siem Reap.
Still deciding if this tour is right for you?
This customizable tour can be tailored to your travel style, dates, and preferences.
Tell us what you’re looking for — we’ll create a personalized trip just for you.
Customer Reviews
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ANAnna Keller | Germany
Jan 02, 2026A Beautiful Journey Of Culture, History And Nature
We had an incredible experience on the 7-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Tour: Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh & Angkor Wat with Auasia Travel. The journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap was very well arranged and gave us a wonderful mix of culture, history, local life, and nature.Our trip started in Ho Chi Minh City, where we received a warm welcome and visited ..More -
JAJames Wilson | United Kingdom
Jun 02, 2026A Beautifully Planned Honeymoon From Vietnam To Cambodia
Our 7-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Tour: Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh & Angkor Wat with Auasia Travel was a wonderful honeymoon experience, and Tina made everything feel easy from the very beginning. From our first conversation to the final follow-up after we returned home, she was thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely helpful every step of the way.Tina took the ..More -
MIMichael Anderson | United States
Apr 17, 2026A Fascinating Journey From Ho Chi Minh City To Angkor Wat
Our Vietnam Cambodia itinerary 7 days with Auasia Travel was an extraordinary experience. The journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap gave us a beautiful introduction to two countries, with a good balance of culture, history, river landscapes, and unforgettable temples.We started in Ho Chi Minh City, where the city’s energy, colonial architecture, and local ..More
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