# 5-Day Vietnam & Cambodia Tour: Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Tour in AS — Ho Chi Minh City Saigon → Phnom Penh.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: AS
- Route: Ho Chi Minh City Saigon → Phnom Penh
- Duration: 5.00 day
- Price from: $337
- Rating: 5.00 / 5 (2 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 4603

## Summary

• Unique waterbus tour showcasing iconic skyline landmarks and city views • ​​​​​​​Explore cultural gems like Thien Hau Pagoda and vibrant Cho Lon Market • Embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people • Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War

## Categories

Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city! Ho Chi Minh City , formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and a major center for commerce, finance, and culture. Upon arrival, welcomed by our driver and transfer to hotel to leave your heavy luggage. Your free time to relax after long flight. This afternoon at 12:30pm, Visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor . After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower , the Bitexco Financial Tower , the green peaceful District 2 . A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East. 18:00pm: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

### Day 2: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnel - Ho Chi Minh - SIC Tour

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City . The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like 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 the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas' food during the war) will be served. Break time. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.

### Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Pnhom Penh Arrival - By Shuttle Bus

It is your free time until you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap, the treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Upon arrival, pick up by tour guide in Siem Reap, transfer to check in hotel and free leisure on own arrangement. Overnight in Siem Reap.

### Day 4: Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour - SIC Tour

After breakfast, pick up around 8:00am at your hotel. Take a journey through the captivating city of Phnom Penh with a local guide. Explore the highlights of the city's turbulent history: Tuol Sleng Museum , Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda . Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Visit the stunning Royal Palace and witness the grandeur and magnificence of the Silver Pagoda, adorned with highly polished silver walls, Italian marble floors, exquisite gold carvings andintricate diamond designs that glisten with every ray of light. Wat Phnom: Climb the steps to the Wat Phnom Temple and join locals and foreigners alike in praying for good luck and prosperity. Tuol Sleng Museum: Learn the darker sides of Cambodian history with the Tuol Sleng Museum which provide an in-depth look into some of the darker periods of Cambodian history.

### Day 5: Departure

Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to airport for flight departure.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/101688015-vietnam-cambodia-tour-5-day-saigon-phnom-penh
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951