✓ Independence Palace & French Colonial Heritage – Tour Ho Chi Minh City’s historic Reunification Palace and admire Notre Dame Cathedral’s French colonial architecture
✓ Cu Chi Tunnels Underground Experience – Crawl through authentic Vietnam War tunnel networks with kitchens, hospitals, and weapons factories used by guerrilla fighters
✓ War Remnants Museum – Witness extensive displays documenting both Indochina wars and their lasting impact on Vietnamese society
✓ Mekong Delta River Life – Navigate traditional sampans through four mystical islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise
✓ Authentic Village Experiences – Cycle through Tan Thach village, visit honey-bee farms, and taste guerrilla war food (tea and cassava)
✓ Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) – Confront Cambodia’s tragic past at this former Khmer Rouge torture center where 20,000+ victims suffered
✓ Choeung Ek Killing Fields – Pay respects at the memorial stupa containing 8,000 human skulls from genocide victims
✓ Angkor Wat Sunrise Ceremony – Enter the world’s largest religious monument through the eastern gate in pre-dawn darkness
✓ Ta Prohm Temple Adventure – Walk among massive tree roots reclaiming ancient stone structures, unchanged since Henri Mouhot’s 1850s rediscovery
✓ Bayon Temple’s 200 Faces – Stand before more than 200 enormous carved faces watching over Angkor Thom’s fortified city
✓ Tonle Sap Floating Villages – Board private boats to visit Chhong Kneas or Kampong Pluek communities on Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake
✓ Traditional Khmer Culture – Experience shadow puppet shows, Apsara dance performances, and taste Cambodia’s national dish fish amok
✓ Cross-Border Adventure – Journey from Vietnam’s modern history through Moc Bai checkpoint into Cambodia’s ancient civilization
✓ Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda – Optional visits to Cambodia’s most sacred royal sites showcasing Khmer architectural mastery
✓ Vinh Trang Pagoda – Visit this 19th-century Buddhist temple showcasing traditional Vietnamese religious architecture
This meticulously crafted 7-day journey seamlessly connects Vietnam’s dynamic Ho Chi Minh City with Cambodia’s ancient wonders, offering travelers an authentic experience across two remarkable Southeast Asian destinations. Begin with Vietnam’s rich history and natural beauty before transitioning to Cambodia’s archaeological marvels and cultural heritage.
Duration: 7 Days / 8 Nights
Countries: Vietnam and Cambodia
Tour Type: Private Group
Best Season: Year-round
✓ Walk through Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network showcasing Vietnam War ingenuity
✓ Navigate the Mekong Delta’s floating markets and traditional villages
✓ Visit Ho Chi Minh City’s French colonial landmarks and war museums
✓ Witness sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex
✓ Experience Phnom Penh’s profound historical sites including S21 and Killing Fields
✓ Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to observe Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake
✓ See Ta Prohm temple where nature dramatically reclaims ancient stone
Your Southeast Asian adventure begins with a morning city tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s most significant landmarks. Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace and designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. This widely recognized landmark holds deep historical significance for Vietnam.
Continue to admire beautiful French Colonial architecture, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Your cultural immersion continues at the War Remnants Museum, featuring extensive displays from both Indochina wars.
After lunch at a local restaurant (not included), depart for Cu Chi Tunnels via approximately 1.5-hour drive. Upon arrival, receive a brief introduction and watch an informational video about tunnel construction and wartime survival strategies.
Spend time navigating the remaining tunnel systems, including specially constructed living areas with kitchens and bedrooms alongside martial facilities such as storage areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. These underground networks demonstrate how tunnel residents met basic needs while maintaining security through trap doors and defensive mechanisms.
Experience traditional guerrilla sustenance with tea and cassava, followed by relaxation time or optional shooting range activities before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Leave Ho Chi Minh City’s urban energy behind as you journey to My Tho, positioned along the Mekong River’s left bank. Begin with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, dating back to the late 19th century, before boarding sampans for river cruises around four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Stop at Unicorn Island for countryside walks through orchards, tropical fruit tastings, and folk song performances by local residents. Visit fruit plantations before taking hand-rowed sampans through Thoi Son Canal, immersing yourself in countryside beauty while visiting family businesses, honey-bee farms, and coconut candy workshops.
Following lunch at a local restaurant (not included), spend your afternoon cycling around Tan Thach village, meeting local villagers to experience authentic Mekong Delta daily life. Those preferring relaxation can enjoy hammock time with cool breezes.
Return to your Ho Chi Minh City for overnight accommodation.
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Cross the international border from Vietnam to Cambodia via Moc Bai checkpoint. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital positioned at the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, begin your Cambodian cultural immersion.
Transfer to your accommodation and prepare for tomorrow’s historical activities.
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Sua s’dei! Welcome to Cambodia!
Cambodia’s capital showcases fine French-inspired architecture while serving as guardian to the nation’s complex history. Begin your guided tour at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), a former school converted into a Khmer Rouge torture center where an estimated 20,000+ people were held and tortured.
Continue to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, where a memorial stupa containing approximately 8,000 human skulls marks the execution ground for Tuol Sleng torture victims. These sobering sites provide essential context for understanding modern Cambodia’s resilience.
Afterward, balance this difficult history with visits to brighter aspects of Cambodian heritage. Optional activities include the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, legendary Wat Phnom, or the National Museum with its excellent Khmer collection. Cyclo tours offer relaxed city visits, typically including Central Market, US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong riverfront, Independence Monument, and Royal Palace.
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Prepare for an exciting transition from Cambodia’s capital to the gateway of ancient wonders. Choose your preferred travel method to set your adventure’s pace:
Overland Option: Take public tourist bus, van, or private car for approximately 6 hours, witnessing beautiful countryside and traditional villages throughout your journey.
Flight Option: Complete the journey in just one hour while enjoying aerial views of Cambodia’s landscape.
Our team provides assistance managing your preferred transfer option.
Evening arrival allows time for Siem Reap orientation. This tourism center perfectly blends ancient wonders with modern charm. Wander through the colorful Old Market, a treasure trove of local crafts and delicious Cambodian street food.
As night falls, experience traditional Khmer culture through shadow puppet shows while savoring fish amok, Cambodia’s national dish. From lively Pub Street to serene Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap offers unforgettable adventures for every traveler.
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Begin with pre-dawn departure for sunrise outside Angkor Wat. Enter this magnificent temple in darkness (bring flashlight) from the less-visited eastern side, moving along ancient cloistered corridors past the world’s longest stretch of bas-relief carvings. Conclude your Angkor Wat visit with breakfast outside the temple.
Continue to jungle-wrapped Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s most atmospheric temples. Once home to 2,740 monks, Ta Prohm remains much as it appeared in the early 1850s when French researcher Henri Mouhot came upon this crumbling site.
Proceed to Ta Nei, a late 12th-century stone temple within Angkor Archaeological Park. Visit Angkor Thom’s southern gate, flanked by rows of 54 stone figures on each side—gods to the left, demons to the right—before entering the fortified city of Angkor Thom.
At Bayon Temple, admire beautifully crafted central towers covered with more than 200 enormous faces, then pass the famous Terrace of the Leper King and Terrace of Elephants.
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At 8:00 AM, depart your hotel for countryside travel to Tonle Sap Lake, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. This remarkable ecosystem expands to 12,000 km² during wet season and contracts to 2,500 km² in dry season, creating unique conditions supporting millions of fish, water birds, and local communities. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it serves as a vital area for wildlife conservation and local livelihoods.
Board a private local boat to visit floating villages and observe daily life at Chhong Kneas or Kampong Pluek (seasonal dependent). These trading ports for agricultural products sit on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake, also known as Cambodia’s Great Lake.
Your journey concludes following this morning’s Tonle Sap tour. Extension opportunities in Siem Reap are available through our sales consultant.
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This cross-border adventure connects Vietnam’s modern history with Cambodia’s ancient civilization, creating a complete Southeast Asian cultural experience. Professional local guides ensure authentic insights while comfortable private transportation maintains travel ease throughout your journey across two fascinating nations.
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This Vietnam and Cambodia Tour 7 days connects Ho Chi Minh City’s Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta with Cambodia’s magnificent Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh’s historical sites in one private guided adventure. Book Vietnam and Cambodia Tour 7 days to witness ancient temples at sunrise, float through traditional markets, and experience two nations’ rich cultures across seven unforgettable days.
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