Saigon - Siem Reap 5 days 4 nights free & easy

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A Saigon-Siem Reap 5 days 4 nights free & easy trip is a perfect way to explore two of Southeast Asia's most culturally-rich destinations. The trip starts in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, where you can take in the sights and sounds of the city at your leisure. After exploring Ho Chi Minh, you will fly to Siem Reap, home to the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. During your stay in Siem Reap, you can explore the temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, visit local villages and markets, and take part in cultural activities such as traditional dance performances. With free time to explore both cities on your own, this trip offers a perfect balance between structured tours and independent travel

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap Program 5D4N

Day 1: Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Meet & transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Hotel breakfast served. Add-on tour.  Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Hotel breakfast served. At leisure. Or shopping. Check out at noontime - Transfer to the airport for departure.

            Then arrival in Siem Reap

o Welcome to Cambodia! 

o Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport / bus station, meet & transfer to hotel (without guide).

o Overnight stay at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 4: Siem Reap – Free at Leisure (B)

o Breakfast at hotel

o Free at leisure on own arrangement.

o Overnight stay at hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 5: Siem Reap – Departure (B)

o After breakfast at hotel, free at leisure or shopping.

o At 12:00pm, transfer to airport for departure flight (without guide). The end of services.

Note:

• Check in hotel after 14.00PM
• Check out before 12.00PM noon time
• Excluded Surcharge transfer in/out midnight flight 21.00PM – 07.00AM: USD10/group/way

HOTEL NAMES in Siem Reap 

DESTINATION STAR CATEGORY HOTEL NAMES

SIEM REAP

3 STAR City River Hotel ( Superior ) or similar class of hotel

www.cityriverhotel.com

4 STAR Tara Angkor Hotel ( Superior) or Similar class of hotel

www.taraangkorhotel.com

5 STAR Lotus Blanc Hotel & Resort (Landmark ) or Similar class of hotel

https://www.lotusblancresort.com/

Price is included the following services:

+ Private transfer with air-con bus (2way transfers)

+ Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis with daily breakfast at hotel category above

+ Drinking water and cold tissue during on tours (2 bottles per pax per day)

+ Offer 01 FOC based on Twin sharing room (16pax up)

EXCLUDED:

o Arrival Tourist Visa Fee, if any.

o Outward Bank Remittance Charge.

o Meal as in program above

o Admission: all entrance fee to the temple complexes

o All kind of insurance.

o Tip for guide and driver.

o Drinks.

o Personal Expenses.

o Unspecific meal.

o Domestic Air-Tickets and airport departure tax.

o International Air-Tickets, International Airport Departure Tax.

o Optional visit besides the program above and others not mentioned.

o Surcharge for Peak Season and Gala dinner for X’mas Eve on 24 Dec & New Year Eve on 31 Dec 2017

ADD-ON TOURS (PRIVATE) FROM HO CHI MINH CITY

* APPLICABLE FOR FREE & EASY TOURS ONLY (May change with prior notice)

1 / Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour-1 (4 hours):

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace , also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Pick up and drop off at hotel.

2 / Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour-2:

Pick up at hotel then transfer to China town : A fun cyclo (30 minutes) around China town, then visit Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Temple, Giac Lam Pagoda and a lacquer workshop or silk shop . Pick up and drop off at hotel.

3/ Cu Chi Tunnels (5hours):

Pick up then transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels : Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional) Return to Saigon. End trip.

4/Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City (day tour with lunch):

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace , also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel , the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional)

Return to Saigon. End trip.

5/ My Tho-Ben Tre Excursion (day tour with lunch):

A two-hour drive through fertile paddy fields from Ho Chi Minh City takes you to My Tho-Ben Tre , the first bustling town of Mekong delta. Enjoying a boat ride on the Mekong River to an orchard islet where almost tropical fruit of southern Vietnam can be found and tasted. Following is a sampan ride on water-coconut shaded creeks for visitors’ pleasure. Visits to a local home, enjoying a folksong show performed by an amateur band, a coconut – candy kiln Lunch served with fried elephant-ear fish, a Vietnamese specialty food at a restaurant on Thoi Son islet or Mekong Stop Restaurant. Return to HCMC.

6/ Cai Be Tour (day trip with lunch):

Pick up at hotel then take 2 hours transfer to Cai Be - a core area of the Mekong Delta. This area may be regarded as lively pictures of the entire delta thanks to its primordial prosperity.

A boat takes you to the Cai Be floating market right in the middle of the Mekong’s tributary. Then the boat ride on the maze of shady canals by passing Binh Hoa Phuoc islet will surely fascinate you. Typical Vietnamese lunch at a local home will be served. Return to Ho Chi Minh City

7/ Vung Tau Beach Day Tour With Luch

Early morning, pick up you at the hotel, transfer direct to Vung Tau , lunch at local restaurant: visit  the Jesus Monument -nice view to the ocean after you climb up to the shoulder of Jesus statue which overlooks the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean, Bai dau church, White Palace. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh & drop off at hotel.

ADD-ON TOURS

SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE DAY TOUR WITH LUNCH

8:00, our guide will pick up from hotel’s lobby and transfer to visit Killing Field at WAT THMEY (THMEY PAGODA), contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Then, stop at the WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENT, it is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the civil war. Next, visit Old market in central of city.

12:00, lunch will be served at local restaurant.

13:00, Proceed to visit Tonle Sap Great Lake; take the boat to visit the floating village, where you can schools, restaurants, hospitals on the great lake of Tonle Sap. Then back to town to visit Les Artisan D’Angkor (wood and stone carving). Then back to hotel and overnight stays at Hotel in Siem Reap on own arrangement.

Cost of option 1 is included English Speaking guide, Private vehicle, and drinking water during on tours (2 bottles per pax per day), 01 lunch, and entrance fees)

SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT DAY TOUR WITH LUNCH

8:00, our guide will pick up from hotel’s lobby and transfer to visit the lost city of Khmer Empire of Angkor Thom: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Giant faces of famous Bayon and Baphoun Temples, Elephant and Leper King Terraces and unforgettable jungle temple of Ta Prohm.

12:00, lunch will be served at local restaurant.

13:00, proceed to visit Angkor Wat Temple. Study both splendid architecture and bas-relief till sunset and then transfer back to hotel and overnight stays at Hotel in Siem Reap on own arrangement.

Cost of option 2 is included English Speaking guide, Private vehicle, and drinking water during on tours (2 bottles per pax per day), 01 lunch, and entrance fees)

Shopping in Saigon - Siem Reap