Angkor & Mekong
9 days - from $1390
Combining Cambodia and Vietnam, this trip is a true cultural odyssey
This is an Indochina journey with a difference, which combines Cambodia with Vietnam. Starting in Siem Reap, a launching pad for an exploration of the magnificent Angkor Wat complex, we continue to the Cambodian capital - Phnom Penh. Our next country is Vietnam, where we cross the border near Chau Doc and explore the waterways of the bustling Mekong Delta, before completing our epic journey in exciting Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
Highlights
- Angkor Thom's stone-carved human faces
- Phnom Penh's history
- UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat
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Included:
• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leaders in both countries, and local guides at some sites.
• Local flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.
• Visit to the Angkor complex: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Banteay Srei and a sunset over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng.
• Sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh (including entrance fees where relevant): the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
• Overnight villa homestay on an island on the Mekong Delta. Accommodation in a large communal room with beds (all bedding provided including mosquito nets).
• Boat cruise on a tributary of the Mekong to visit a Cham village, a mosque, a floating fish farm and to see a demonstration of silk weaving.
• Boat cruise from Vinh Long to Cai Be, with a visit to a floating market.
• Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School prepared by underprivileged local youths learning skills to find employment in the hospitality industry.
• Free time to explore Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Saigon.
• Arrival transfer.
Not Included:
International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, any optional tours and activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
EquipmentIncluded: 19 Oct 11
Valid From: 08 Nov 09
Valid Until: 30 Jun 13
Starts/Ends: Siem Reap to Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Siem Reap2: Siem Reap3: Siem Reap4: Phnom Penh5: Phnom Penh6: Chau Doc7: Vinh Long8: Saigon9: Saigon
Included:
• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leaders in both countries, and local guides at some sites.
• Local flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.
• Visit to the Angkor complex: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Banteay Srei and a sunset over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng.
• Sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh (including entrance fees where relevant): the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
• Overnight villa homestay on an island on the Mekong Delta. Accommodation in a large communal room with beds (all bedding provided including mosquito nets).
• Boat cruise on a tributary of the Mekong to visit a Cham village, a mosque, a floating fish farm and to see a demonstration of silk weaving.
• Boat cruise from Vinh Long to Cai Be, with a visit to a floating market.
• Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School prepared by underprivileged local youths learning skills to find employment in the hospitality industry.
• Free time to explore Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Saigon.
• Arrival transfer.
Not Included:
International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, any optional tours and activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
EquipmentIncluded: 09 Feb 12
Valid From: 08 Nov 09
Valid Until: 30 Jun 13
Starts/Ends: Siem Reap to Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Trip Reference: PATI