Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights
Includes return flights from the UK. Brimming with stunning landscapes, enticing flavours, vivid history and compelling cultures, a journey to Vietnam and Cambodia with APT offers a staggering insight into a region that’s simply bursting with life.
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 Cambodia.
Day 2: Arrive Siem Reap
On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxurious hotel in the exciting Siem Reap city centre. Once you’ve settled in, you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Accommodation: Three Nights, Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor
Day 3: Siem Reap
Head to Angkor Archaeological Park to visit Angkor Thom and the temple of Bayon. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance before a memorable dinner.
Day 4: Siem Reap
After your Signature Experience, enjoy a guided tour of this impressive temple. Return to your hotel for breakfast and some time at leisure. This afternoon, you’ll explore the intriguing temple of Ta Prohm. Later, visit ‘Opportunities of Development thru Art’ (ODA).
Day 5: Siem Reap, Embark Ship, Prek K’dam
Transfer to Prek K’dam to embark your luxury river ship. Settle in to your suite before an exclusive Luke Nguyen Welcome Dinner. Accommodation: Seven Nights, Mekong River, APT’s RV AmaLotus
Day 6: Kampong Chhnang, Oudong, Kampong Tralach
Today brings you an authentic glimpse into the local way of life as you jump aboard a small boat and head into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. Known as the ‘Clay Pot Port’, the local people craft pottery under their stilt homes on the river. Here, watch out for water birds and traditional fishing traps near the riverbank. Afterwards, take a coach to Oudong, the fascinating royal capital of Cambodia from 1618 until 1866. Calling in on a local monastery, you are met by Buddhist monks before receiving a special blessing from them – an unforgettable experience. Afterwards, continue to the village of Kampong Tralach for a visit to the Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu pagoda. Then take an exciting ox cart ride through the countryside, passing lush rice fields and smiling locals on your way back to your ship. Discuss the day’s adventures over a delicious dinner on board.
Day 7: Koh Chen, Phnom Penh
This morning, sail to the village of Koh Chen for a walk to visit the fine copperware workshops. Watch the craftsmanship and learn about the process. Later this afternoon, you are free to explore Cambodia’s buzzing capital, Phnom Penh. You might like to wander the streets and familiarise yourself with the city before returning to your luxurious river ship for dinner.
Day 8: Phnom Penh
Today, enjoy select your preferred activity.
Day 9: Phnom Penh, Border Crossing
Enjoy free time in Phnom Penh. The rest of today is spent on board. After entering Vietnam, cruise towards Tan Chau.
Day 10: Tan Chau, Evergreen Island
Travel by small boat to Tan Chau, followed by a rickshaw tour. Later, visit an evergreen island and witness rural Mekong life.
Day 11: Sa Dec, Cai Be
Today, cruise to the quaint town of Sa Dec. On arrival, tour Huynh Thuy Le’s old house and learn the story behind Marguerite Duras’ best-selling novel, The Lover. Afterwards, visit a traditional Cao Dai temple. This afternoon, a local boat will take you to the town of Cai Be. Step ashore to explore before visiting a local rice paper manufacturer.
Day 12: Disembark Cruise, Ho Chi Minh City, Long Tan OR Cu Chi Tunnels
Disembark at My Tho and be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a Signature Experience later today. Accommodation: Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City
Today, enjoy a range of Freedom of Choice Sightseeing activities, followed by a delicious Signature Experience Dinner.
Day 14: Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 15: Arrive London
Tour Highlights
- 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.
- Drink in hand, you'll watch the golden glow of a sun rise over the temples of Angkor Wat.
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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