This 10-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour is a private guided journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, combining Southern Vietnam’s historic landmarks, Mekong Delta river life, a scenic express boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, and the magnificent temples of Angkor. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City with key visits such as the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Cao Dai Holy See and Cu Chi Tunnels, then continue through Ben Tre, Can Tho, Cai Rang Floating Market and Chau Doc before crossing into Cambodia by boat.
In Cambodia, explore Phnom Penh’s royal landmarks and important historical sites before traveling onward to Siem Reap. Spend your final days discovering Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Kampong Phluk floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. With private air-conditioned transfers, local English-speaking guides, selected meals and handpicked accommodation, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a seamless cross-border journey through the culture, history, riverscapes and ancient temples of Vietnam and Cambodia.
After breakfast, depart Ho Chi Minh City for Tay Ninh, home to Cao Dai Holy See and one of Vietnam’s most distinctive religions. Established in the 1920s, Cao Dai combines elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity.
Upon arrival, visit the impressive Cao Dai Holy See, known for its colorful architecture, symbolic decoration and unique spiritual atmosphere. If timing allows, you will observe the midday prayer ceremony, when worshippers gather in brightly colored robes for a memorable religious service.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam’s most significant wartime sites. Explore part of the vast underground network once used for communication, shelter, storage and daily life during the war. Your guide will explain the historical context and the resilience of those who lived and worked within the tunnels.
After the visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Dinner is on your own, giving you time to explore the city’s restaurants at your own pace.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, leave Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Ben Tre, one of the most authentic and peaceful areas of the Mekong Delta.
On arrival at Ham Luong Pier, board a local boat and cruise along waterways lined with coconut palms, riverside villages and small family workshops. Visit a coconut workshop to learn how local people use this important crop in daily life and traditional cottage industries.
Continue by road to a local garden house, where you can enjoy honey tea and seasonal tropical fruits. Later, step into a sampan and glide through narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms, offering a quiet and intimate view of rural Mekong Delta life.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties, including the famous elephant-ear fish. In the afternoon, continue to Can Tho, the commercial and cultural heart of the Mekong Delta.
Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Rise early for a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most lively floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Watch local traders sell fruits, vegetables and daily goods directly from their boats, offering a fascinating look at traditional river commerce.
Continue to a family-run noodle workshop before returning to shore. After breakfast, travel through the fertile Mekong countryside toward Chau Doc, passing rice fields, fruit orchards, canals and rural villages along the way.
In the afternoon, visit Ba Chua Xu Temple and Tay An Pagoda, two important spiritual sites in the region. Continue to Sam Mountain, where panoramic views stretch across the Mekong Delta and toward the Cambodian border. If weather conditions are favorable, this is a beautiful place to enjoy the late-afternoon scenery.
Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
After breakfast, board the express boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh for a scenic journey along the Mekong River into Cambodia. This river crossing is one of the most memorable parts of the tour, offering views of riverside life as you travel from Vietnam to Cambodia.
Border formalities will be completed during the journey before the boat continues upstream to Phnom Penh. Lunch will be served on board.
Upon arrival in Cambodia’s capital, meet your local team and transfer to your hotel. Later, enjoy an introductory visit to Wat Phnom, the historic hilltop temple from which Phnom Penh takes its name. You will also have some time to explore the riverside district, where colonial buildings, cafés and local life reflect the character of the city.
Dinner is on your own.
Transport: Express boat and private transfer
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Today’s tour introduces you to Phnom Penh’s royal heritage, artistic traditions and important modern history.
Begin at the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Cambodian royal family. Continue to the Silver Pagoda, known for its national treasures and elegant Khmer architecture. Then visit the National Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of Khmer art and sculpture.
Take a midday break for lunch at a selected local restaurant before continuing your afternoon sightseeing.
In the afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial for a sobering insight into Cambodia’s recent history during the Khmer Rouge era. These important sites offer a deeper understanding of the country’s past and the resilience of its people.
Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
After breakfast, travel overland from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the gateway to the legendary temples of Angkor. The drive offers a view of Cambodia’s countryside, with rural villages, rice fields and local life along the way.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant along the way before continuing to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, check in at your hotel before beginning your first visit to the Angkor Archaeological Park. Enter the ancient city of Angkor Thom through its impressive South Gate, then continue to Bayon Temple, famous for its mysterious stone faces and richly carved galleries.
You will also visit the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, two important ceremonial structures from the Khmer Empire. In the late afternoon, enjoy sunset views over the Angkor area before returning to your hotel.
Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Today is dedicated to the most celebrated monuments of the Angkor Archaeological Park, offering a deeper look at the artistic, spiritual and architectural legacy of the Khmer Empire.
Begin with Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Admire its five towers, long galleries, intricate bas-reliefs and remarkable symmetry while your guide explains the temple’s history, symbolism and cultural significance.
Explore Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s most evocative temples. Left partly embraced by the jungle, the temple is known for giant tree roots growing over ancient stone structures, creating one of Cambodia’s most memorable sights.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your temple exploration in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, explore Preah Khan, once an important center of Buddhist learning and worship. Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple set within an ancient reservoir, and Ta Som, known for its photogenic eastern gate wrapped by tree roots.
End the day at Srah Srang, the former royal bathing reservoir, where you may enjoy peaceful sunset views before returning to Siem Reap.
Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
This morning, travel through the Cambodian countryside to Banteay Srei, often called the jewel of Khmer art. Built from pink sandstone, the temple is admired for its refined carvings, delicate decorative details and excellent state of preservation.
Continue to Banteay Samre, an elegant and lesser-visited temple whose balanced layout and restored structures offer further insight into Angkorian architecture.
After lunch, visit the Roluos Group, among the earliest permanent monuments of the Khmer Empire. Explore Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei, whose architectural innovations helped shape the grand temples later built at Angkor.
In the late afternoon, transfer to Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Take a boat trip through a distinctive landscape of stilt houses, waterways and seasonal flooded forests, while learning about the daily life of local fishing communities.
Transfer back to Siem Reap in the early evening. Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Siem Reap until your departure transfer. Depending on your flight schedule, you may wish to take a final walk around the town, browse local shops or relax at your hotel.
At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for your onward flight.
Your 10-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour ends with memorable experiences across Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor.
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Yes. This 10-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour is arranged as a private guided journey, with private road transfers and local English-speaking guides for scheduled sightseeing.
The tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and ends in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Airport pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and airport drop-off in Siem Reap are included as mentioned in the itinerary.
Yes. The itinerary includes Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and other highlights of the Angkor Archaeological Park.
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