ABOUT CAMBODIA & VIETNAM

Cambodia, located in the heart of Southeast Asia, is arguably the jewel of the region. Undiscovered for centuries, its wealth of natural beauty and rich heritage continue to amaze and astound, with Angkor, the world-renowned cultural heritage site dating back to the earliest days of cultured civilization, attracting visitors from all over the world. Towering over the surrounding tropical forests, Angkor Wat exists as one of this planet’s last great, unexplored tourist destinations. Situated amongst one of the world’s great irrigation systems close to the Tonle Sap, itself possibly the most amazing inland expanse of water on Earth, Angkor is simply incomparable. Vietnam is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, and Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world. Vietnam was under Chinese control for a thousand years before becoming a nation-state in the 10th century. Successive dynasties flourished along with geographic and political expansion deeper into Southeast Asia, until the French colonized it in the mid-19th century. Efforts to resist the French eventually led to their expulsion from the country in the mid-20th century, leaving a nation divided politically into two countries. Bitter fighting between the two sides continued during the Vietnam War, ending with a communist victory in 1975.

CLIMATE

CAMBODIA: The climate in this region can generally be described as tropical with seasonal monsoons. There are two distinct seasons, the rainy and dry. Temperatures during the rainy season, between June and October, average 81-95°F (27-35°C). The dry season is characterized by cool months, November to February, with temperatures averaging 63-81°F (17-27°C) and hot months, from March till May, which sees temperature range between 84-100°F (29-38°C). VIETNAM: The climate varies greatly from north to south. The north has a cool and dry season from November to April and a hot rainy season from May to October. The central coast north of Nha Trang has a similar climate with the winter monsoon bringing cool, wet weather between December and February. The south is hot and humid all year round, especially from February to May. The rainy season lasts from May to November. The central highlands have a similar climate to the south, but it is cooler and temperatures can be freezing in winter. The official peak season in Vietnam is from September to April.

Time Difference 1½ hours ahead of IST

SUGGESTED TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Siem Reap (L/D)
Welcome to Cambodia!! Upon arrival at the Siem Reap International Airport you will be transferred to visit The Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, famous Bayon complex, Phimean Akas, Elephant and Leper King Terraces. Return to the hotel and check in and for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm. Then precede visit to World Heritage of “Angkor Wat temple” and watch sunset view from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Relax with foot massage for one hour in the city. Dinner & overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Today after breakfast proceed to visit the famous temples Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Lunch at city restaurant. Afternoon visit Pre Rup, Mebon, Tasom, Neak Poan and Preah Khan. Enjoy with oxen-cart ride to see Green village located along way to Phnom Krom. Dinner at city restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Roluos temples group inclusive Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei temples. After, lunch at a city restaurant proceed for a excursion by boat to fishing Village at Tonle Sap Lake. Dinner at city restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap – Ho Chi Min city (B)
After an early breakfast, leave to the airport for your morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival, proceed to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: Saigon half day city tour (B)
After breakfast, depart for a visit to the War Remnants Museum and continue to Cho Lon and the bustling Binh Tay Market. Finally, end the trip with a visit to a lacquer ware factory. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 6: Depart Saigon (B)
After breakfast, time at leisure until your departure to Tan Son Nhat airport to board your flight back home