5-Day Vietnam and Cambodia Holiday Package for an Exotic Escape

After breakfast, set off for My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to cruise the mighty Mekong River, passing riverside villages and lush landscapes. Stop at one of the four islands to explore its charm before switching to smaller rowboats, drifting along coconut-lined canals. Visit local workshops to taste honey tea, observe coconut candy-making, and walk through fragrant fruit gardens.

Experience a relaxing horse-cart ride through peaceful village lanes before enjoying lunch at a riverside restaurant, sampling the local speciality – Elephant Ear fish. On your return to Saigon, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, famed for its blend of Chinese, Cambodian, and French architecture. Overnight in Saigon.

Start your morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary 200-km underground network used by Vietnamese fighters during the war. Gain insight into the resourcefulness and resilience of those who lived here, and, if you wish, crawl through a short tunnel section.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a hotel transfer. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, step into the ancient world of Angkor. Begin at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, once the royal city of the Khmer Empire, and visit Bayon Temple, a fascinating structure with its serene stone faces. Explore the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, and the Royal Palace area, including Phimeanakas Temple. Wander through Ta Prohm, a photogenic site where massive tree roots intertwine with the temple’s stone walls.

In the afternoon, marvel at Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, with its five lotus-shaped towers, detailed carvings, and graceful Apsara dancers etched into the stone. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.