the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum

Cambodia- Ho Chi Minh Trip 9D8N

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CAMBODIA-HO CHI MINH TRIP 9D8N WITH SMILE TRAVEL

temple of Ta Prohm

Temple of Ta Prohm

Code: SSI-ST4.1

PRICE:

The itinerary is very flexible that you can change in the last minute.

Route tour: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat- Phnom Penh – Saigon – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong delta

BRIEF:

Day 01: Arrived at SIEM REAP, Check-in, after fresh up visit War museum, Wat Thmey Killing field Angkor National Museum.

Day 02: AM: Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei temple. (Meal: B)

PM: Angkor Thom within Terrace of Leper King, Phimeanakas temple in Royal Palace, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Bay on and South gate of Angkor Thom.

Day 03: AM: Floating village, then SIEM REAP-PHNOM PENH by bus, (Meal: B)

Day 04: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR-SIHANOUK VILLE (Meal: B)

Day 05:  SIHANOUK VILLE-KOH RONG SAMLOEM (Meal: B)

Day 06:  KOH RONG SAMLOEM-SIHANOUK VILLE-PHNOM PENH DEPARTURE to Ho Chi Minh City (Meal: B)

Day 07:  Ho Chi Minh City-Cu Chi-Tay Ninh (Meal: B)

Day 08:  Saigon – Mekong delta – Saigon (Meal: B)

Day 09:- Saigon City tour- Departure (Meal: B)

 

DETAILS ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrived at SIEM REAP, Check-in, after fresh up visit War museum, Wat Thmey Killing field Angkor National Museum.  (Meal: B)

Pick up from International airport meet our guide and driver, transfer to hotel for check-in. on the way, we visit the War Museum in Siem Reap is the biggest War Museum in Cambodia. It offers visitors a unique and insightful view of the perils that Cambodia faced during the last 3 decades of the 20th century. It gives also visitors an excellent opportunity to learn more about what actually occurred during Cambodia’s ‘war years’. Continue visit to Wat Thmey or Killing Field, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. And we visit Angkor National Museum www.angkornationalmuseum.com known as the grand entrance to a world-class heritage that reveals the glory of Angkor Civilization. This museum enhances the cultural heritage of the Golden Era of Khmer Kingdom through the amassed collection of invaluable artifacts and through state of the art multimedia technology exhibition for a full picturesque legendary story. Here we will have a special private lecture on Khmer civilization and archeology by Khmer archeologist. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 02: Siem Reap Angkor Wat Tour (Meal: B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

AM: Visit the Seven Wonders of the World, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the Angkor Wat Temple! One of the largest religious monuments in the world, it was originally constructed as a Hindu temple before gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century. Lastly, we visit Ta Prohm which is a temple with photogenic and an atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins in jungle surroundings. Ta Prohm was also used in the filming of 2001’s action film; Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Banteay Kdei was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments.

PM: Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Note:  During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple

– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no shorts, miniskirt or short trousers).

– Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat

– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.

– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).

Day 03: AM: Floating village, then SIEM REAP-PHNOM PENH (B/-/-) by Public bus without a guide

Breakfast at the hotel, We visit Mechhrey village, where a boat will transport you across the Great Lake of Tonle Sap to visit a fascinating floating village where you will see the daily life of the lake-dwelling Cambodian people. A visit to the lake’s flooded forest rounds off the day, or if you prefer. Transfers to the bus station for depart to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival transfer to hotel check-in, Overnight in Siem Reap

The Schedule: by Mekong Express Bus

Siem Reap – Phnom Penh | 12:30 AM – around 17:00.

Day 04: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR-SIHANOUK VILLE (Meal: B)by private car without guide

After breakfast at the hotel. Start to visit the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia’s bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle. Transfer to Sihanoukville by our guide and driver. Up on arrival transfer to hotel check-in, Overnight in Sihanoukville

Note: Transfer from PNH-SHV by private car & guide

 

Day 05:  SIHANOUK VILLE-KOH RONG SAMLOEM (Meal: B)

Breakfast at hotel: transfer to take a boat ticket to Koh Rong Saloem, free day at your own leisure to relax by the beautiful beaches in Cambodia. Overnight in Koh Rong Saloem

Schedule of boat ticket: (Public boat)

Departure SHV-Koh Rong Saloem: 09:00am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 13:30pm, 15:30pm, 16:30pm

Departure Koh Rong Saloem-SHV: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 15:30pm, 16:30pm

 

Day 06:  KOH RONG SAMLOEM-SIHANOUK VILLE-PHNOM PENH DEPARTURE to Ho Chi Minh City (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel and check out hotel, we take the boat trip to Sihanoukville. On arrival, pick up by our tour guide and transfer to Phnom Penh (4-hour driving) for flight departure to your next destination

Note: Please kindly keep the boat ticket to show to Boat Company when you back from the Koh Rong Saloem to Sihanoukville – (Public boat)

Note: Transfer from SHV-PNH by driver only.

Day 07:  Ho Chi Minh City-Cu Chi-Tay Ninh (Meal: B)

Drive a long way on the countryside of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival to the headquarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

 

Day 08:  Saigon – Mekong delta – Saigon (Meal: B)

Breakfast at your hotel. 08h00: Our guide will pick you up from your hotel, depart for Mekong Delta

Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet. Have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals.

Visit a family business that epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. Back to Ho Chi Minh City

Overnight in HCM C

 

Day 09: Saigon City tour- Departure (Meal: B)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, we go to visit the War Museum, Reunification Palace, Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Free at your own activities then transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure. We hope you have enjoyed your holidays with unforgettable memories of traveling. End of service.

 

Trip included         

  • Private tours with English speaking guide
  • Private transportation with A/C
  • Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
  • Meals at a local restaurant as indicated (B=Breakfast ONLY)
  • Public boat from boat pier in SHV-Koh Rong Saloem
  • Public boat from PNH-REP without a guide
  • Angkor National Museum
  • Private boat at Tonle Sap Lake
  • The private car from SHV-PNH without a guide
  • Private car with the guide from PNH-SHV
  • Cool water and tissue
  • Government tax
  • Service charge
  • Accommodations in twin/double share room

 

Trip excluded

  • International flight ticket
  • Domestic flight ticket
  • Visa stamps upon arrival of USD 30.00 / pax
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
  • Late checkout
  • Other meals not mentioned
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Laundry
  • Other not stated above
  • Travel insurance

Accommodation:

 

Destination

Hotel/Resort /Cruise Class

3star

Ho Chi Minh

Ambassador Saigon Hotel or similar

Hotel *

Location

Hotel Name

Website

Room Type

3*

REP

Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel

www.angkorpanoramic.com

Superior

PNH

Cardamom Hotel

www.cardamomhotel.com

Superior

4*

SHV

Independence Hotel

www.independencehotel.net

Deluxe

Koh Rong Saloem

Moonlight Resort

www.moon-light-resort.com

Deluxe

3*

REP

Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel

www.angkorpanoramic.com

Superior

PNH

Cardamom Hotel

www.cardamomhotel.com

Superior

4*

SHV

Independence Hotel

www.independencehotel.net

Deluxe

Koh Rong Saloem

Moonlight Resort

www.moon-light-resort.com

Deluxe

 

 

++Special Note:

–       Moonlight Resort:

o   Have no twin room all room type.

o   We still have no update rate from Hotel Moonlight Resort yet, we only have rate from 01 Jan 19 – 30 Sep 19. So, I will get back to you once they update us the rate for whole year 2019. 

o   Surcharge for peak season: $25/room/night
Peak in High: 05 Jan 19/ 06-09 Feb 19/ 13-16 Apr 19

Peak in Low: 13-16 May 19 / 27 -30 Sep 19

 

 

–       COMPULSORY GALA DINNER:

o   Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel:

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec 19: USD40.00/pax
  • New year’s Eve 31st Dec 19: USD45.00/pax

 

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