You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City was the capital of South Vietnam before the reunification of the country in 1975 and was called Saigon at that time, renamed Ho Chi Minh City after the Communist victory. Today both names are used interchangeably and the city has become the economic driving force of the country.

Today you are free to explore this exciting city - stroll along the boulevards and take in the sights. A visit to the War Remnants Museum is a sobering reminder of the country’s mid-20th century turmoil, whilst the Reunification Palace shows who was victorious. Saigon has just about everything to offer: mysterious pagodas, bustling markets, great food, colonial architecture and a variety of interesting museums. Take time perhaps to enjoy a drink on the roof of the famous Rex Hotel from where you have a great view over the city.

The morning an excursion out of the city takes you to Tay Ninh and the great Cao Dai temple for noon mass. Cao Dai-ism is an eclectic mix of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christianity and the temple here is as famous as it is ornate.

This afternoon we visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnel where you will have the unique opportunity to experience life as a Viet Cong guerrilla who lived underground during the war. The 200km of tunnels are amazing and a crawl through 50-100 meters is unforgettable.

You will also visit a local rice-paper workshop before returning to your hotel.

Today you will drive into the watery Mekong Delta on the first leg of your journey to Cambodia, a journey of around 5 hours.

Now you start your exploration of the fascinating Mekong Delta region. This is a major rice producing area and highly fertile it produces an abundance of tropical fruit and vegetables and has to be one of the most interesting river deltas in the world.

Here the Mekong splits into nine major arteries and from these a vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes ply the waters give the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere. Near Vinh Long you will board a local boat and stop at Cai Be floating market. Continuing towards An Binh island you will enjoy a sumptuous lunch of Vietnamese specialties with, of course, Mekong Delta fish on the menu!

After lunch you continue to Vinh Long where you will disembark and from where it’s only a short drive to Cantho, the busiest and biggest city in the Mekong Delta.

This morning you’ll depart early for a boat trip to the floating markets of Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Here all manner of goods are sold and these two markets are renowned for their atmosphere and you will visit both markets when they are at their busiest, in the early morning of course travelling local style – by boat.

At Phong Dien your vehicle will be waiting for you to transfer you to Rach Gia 110km from Cantho.

After lunch in a local restaurant you will board the Bien Xanh boat and after 31/2 hours you arrive in An Thoi, the main port of Phu Quoc. A final boat ride and short transfer and you are at your hotel on the island’s famous Long Beach.

After the travelling of yesterday today is a free day on Phu Quoc Island. You can relax on the beach or book one of the tours the resort offers. The island Phu Quoc has a lively fishing industry and is famous for its fish sauce and is today a developing traveller destination. Declared a National Park it has some of the best beaches in Vietnam.

Today is another free day on Phu Quoc Island. How about a fishing or snorkelling trip, or set off to explore the island on your own?

Today you will embark on a real adventure with a border crossing at the recently opened Xa Xia / Prek Chak checkpoint. After breakfast you again transfer to An Thoi and Rach Gai. After lunch in a local restaurant you will drive to Ha Tien and onwards to the border 3 hours away.

One you have completed customs and immigration formalities you will walk about 500 metres to Cambodia where your driver will be waiting for you for the drive to Kep an hour and a half away. The road to Kep is in poor condition but this is offset by the picturesque rural landscape you travel through.

Kep was once a very popular seaside destination in the days of colonial rule but fell into decline. In recent years Kep has seen major development and is now becoming a major destination for travellers through Cambodia.

Today is a free day - you can relax and enjoy the resort or make a daytrip to the caves of Kompong Trach or maybe to Rabbit Island. From the resort you have a fantastic view over Bokor Mountain and Phu Quoc Island, to where you will travel to tomorrow.

An early departure sees you head to nearby Kampot, with its old colonial buildings. Next you head north to Phnom Penh stopping en route for visits to Yeay Peah and Ta Prohm, two pre-Angkorian temples. Next you continue to Phnom Chisor from where you will have commanding view over the countryside. The walk up the 503 stairs can be a bit strenuous, especially on a hot day – bring plenty of water. There are some interesting ruins on top of the hill and the view over the typical Cambodian countryside is majestic.

A day of sightseeing in the capital and around. First we make a journey to Choeng Ek, the location of the infamous Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng to learn more about the horrors of Cambodia’s past and pay our respects to the victims during the darkest hours of the dreadful Khmer Rouge rule.

After lunch your time is free. We recommend visits to the must-see sights of the Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace and perhaps a visit to one of the interesting markets such as the Central Market or the Russian Market.

After breakfast today you will at which point you leave the main road for your visit to Sambor Prei Kuk, capital of the Chenla Kingdom and which predates Angkor by several centuries. The ruins are spread out over a vast area and Sambor Prei Kuk gets very few visitors; you should be able to enjoy the beautiful ruins in peace and quiet.

After your visit it's back to the main road as you set off again towards Siem Reap. Along the way you will stop briefly at Spean Praptos, a fantastic stone bridge from the Angkor period. The bridge is used only for pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles and stands as proof of the craftmanship of the Khmers.

By the end of the afternoon you will reach Siem Reap, the towm closest to the ruined temples of Angkor, without a doubt the absolute highlight of this exciting trip.

Today you will explore some of the main sights of Angkor. Ta Phrom, a real gem of Angkor, has been largely taken over by the jungle and the sight of temple ruins overgrown with the roots of huge fig trees is unforgettable. Visit Preah Khan where the World Monument Fund has a project.

Return to the hotel in the late morning for a break for lunch and a swim and in the afternoon return to Angkor. You will have the whole afternoon for a visit to the main temple, Angkor Wat before returning to you hotel.
 

Today is a free day. You can return to the Angkor complex for another visit but you can also opt for an exciting trip to some of the more remote temples such as Beng Mealea and Koh Ker.

This morning is at leisure. With a noon checkout you transfer to the airport and fly from Siem Reap to Bangkok. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. On arrival you are free to explore.

Your tour ends this morning after breakfast. We can assist you with onward arrangements or with travel services such as airport transfers.