Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights
Includes return flights from the UK. Discover the local way of life throughout Vietnam & Cambodia on this incredible journey with APT. Cruise along the Mekong River in luxury and marvel at the dazzling cities and sleepy villages that line its banks.
14 nights from £5245pp
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Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights Itinerary
Day 1: Depart London
Make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Vietnam.
Day 2: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxurious hotel in the exciting business and entertainment districts on Dong Khoi Street. Once you’ve settled in and freshened up, you can enjoy the rest of the day to explore the neighbourhood at your own pace. Tonight, meet your fellow guests and your APT Tour Director during a Welcome Dinner at your hotel. Accommodation: Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City, Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels
Today choose from two Signature Experiences. This evening, head to Vietnam House for dinner.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City,My Tho, Embark Cruise
Choose from our range of Freedom of Choice Sightseeing activities today. This afternoon transfer to My Tho to embark your ship. Accommodation: Seven Nights, Mekong River, APT’s RV AmaLotus
Day 5: Cai Be, Sa Dec
A local boat will take you to the beautiful river-land town of Cai Be today. Once here, step ashore to visit the French Gothic cathedral as well as the colourful port area, which is filled with crumbling colonial buildings and delightful flowering gardens. The morning then takes you onwards to a rice paper manufacturer where you’ll see how Vietnamese rice paper is made. Lunch will be served back on board later as your ship cruises past scenes of charming rural life towards the quaint town of Sa Dec. This delightfully sleepy locale is where iconic French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. On arrival, tour Huynh Thuy Le’s old house and learn the story behind Marguerite Duras’ best-selling novel, ‘The Lover’. Later, pay a visit to a traditional Cao Dai temple. Watch visitors and pilgrims come and go, and appreciate the beauty of the building.
Day 6: Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Border Crossing, Phnom Penh
Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around the riverside town of Tan Chau. Cruise right past a floating fish farm, then step ashore for an authentic rickshaw tour of Tan Chau. Ride past local shops, rice wine rooms and friendly locals eager to say hello. Later today, step back in time during a visit to an evergreen island where you’ll experience authentic rural Mekong life. The remainder of today is left free for you to relax on board your luxurious river ship as you cross the border into Cambodia and cruise towards Phnom Penh.
Day 7: Phnom Penh
Perhaps rise early to take in Phnom Penh’s river promenade as your ship nears the majestic capital. After breakfast on board, disembark and join your chosen activity.
Day 8: Phnom Penh, Koh Chen
With a free morning in Phnom Penh, you may like to enjoy a restful start to the day and stay aboard your ship. Or, make use of your time in this beautiful city and head out on your own to discover the sights and attractions. Your APT Cruise Director can provide inspiration should you need it. Later in the day, your ship will cruise to remote Koh Chen, a small village specialising in silverware and copperware. Here you’ll visit some of the delicate home-workshops that manufacture handmade copper souvenirs. Watch the clever artisans at work and perhaps purchase a memento.
Day 9: Oudong, Kampong Tralach
This morning take a coach to Oudong, the fascinating royal capital of Cambodia from 1618 until 1866. During your time here, you’ll call in at a monastery where local monks will provide you with a Buddhist blessing experience. Afterwards, continue to the interesting village of Kampong Tralach for a visit to the Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu pagoda. Then, take an exciting ox cart ride through the beautiful countryside, passing lush rice fields and smiling locals on your way back to your luxury river ship.
Day 10: Kampong Chhnang
Board a small boat and head to the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. Known as the ‘Clay Pot Port’, the local people craft pottery under their stilt homes on the river. Afterwards, you’ll return to your ship and cast off towards Prek K’dam, enjoying a Farewell Dinner.
Day 11: Prek K’dam, Disembark Cruise, Siem Reap
Disembark at Prek K’dam and transfer to your hotel. Then, head to World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park to visit Angkor Thom and the historic 12th-century temple, Bayon. Accommodation: Three Nights: Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor
Day 12: Siem Reap
After your Signature Experience, enjoy a guided tour of this temple, the best-preserved temple of Angkor and said to be the world’s largest religious monument. Return to your hotel for breakfast and time at leisure. This afternoon, you’ll explore the temple of Ta Prohm. Later, visit ‘Opportunities of Development thru Art’ (ODA), a Siem Reap organisation that provides education opportunities for disadvantaged children.
Day 13: Siem Reap
Embark on your selected sightseeing activity. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance before a Farewell Dinner.
Day 14: Depart Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport this morning for your return flight to the UK.
Day 15: Arrive London
Tour Highlights
- Drink in hand, you'll watch the golden glow of a sun rise over the temples of Angkor Wat.
- At Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam House in Ho Chi Minh City, be treated to a dinner personally designed by Luke for APT guests.
- Cruising the Mekong River you'll enjoy a window to local life, visiting homes, temples and monasteries in tiny villages.
Price Includes
- All accommodation with selected meals
- Return flights from the UK
- Overseas transfers
- Special Signature Experiences and guided excursions
- Freedom of Choice excursions and dining in selected locations
- APT Tour Director
- Taxes
- Port charges and tipping where applicable
Dates and Prices
2021 Departures £ prices per person based on 2 people sharing
2022 Departures £ prices per person based on 2 people sharing
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