Best South Vietnam & Cambodia Tour - 10 Days

This morning, drive northwest through peaceful countryside toward Tay Ninh, home of the Cao Dai Holy See. Here, you witness the mesmerizing noon ceremony—an exquisite blend of chanting, vibrant robes, and spiritual ritual unique to this indigenous religion.

After lunch, continue to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network used by Viet Cong guerrillas. Walking the grounds, you gain eye-opening insight into the resilience, ingenuity, and hardship endured during the French and American wars.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. If time allows, revisit Ben Thanh Market to browse for keepsakes and souvenirs from Vietnam’s oldest and most bustling marketplace.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Accommodation: La Siesta Premium, Fusion Original Saigon Centre, Reverie Sai Gon

Depart at 08:00 and leave the city behind, traveling into the heart of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s fertile “rice basket.” Your journey passes through serene rural landscapes until reaching My Tho, a peaceful riverside town.

Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, an architecturally stunning Buddhist sanctuary blending Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese influences. Afterwards, board a boat to cruise along the mighty Mekong. Here, life unfolds gently along the riverbanks: stilt houses, orchards, coconut palms, and slow-moving boats.

Your immersive experience includes:
- Visiting local homes and tropical orchards
- Stopping at a coconut candy workshop
- Tasting honey tea at a beekeeping farm
- Enjoying a sampan ride through palm-shaded canals
- Listening to traditional Southern folk singing

Continue to Can Tho, the delta’s vibrant capital.

18:30 – Can Tho Walking Street Food Tour

As dusk settles, join your local host for an enticing street food adventure. Taste Mekong specialties you’d never discover on your own—from smoky grilled pork skewers to crispy bánh xèo, delicate rice cakes, and exotic tropical fruits. Each dish reveals a chapter of local culture.

Return to your hotel around 21:00, or extend your evening with a relaxing drink overlooking the river.

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Rise early and board a boat to visit the legendary Cai Rang Floating Market, where wooden boats laden with fruits and vegetables gather in a colorful dance on the water - an ancient trading tradition still alive today.

Afterward, travel to Chau Doc, a charming riverside town near the Cambodian border.

Visit the mystical Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a sanctuary for nature lovers. Glide through emerald waterways on a small boat, surrounded by lush cajuput trees and vibrant birdlife - storks, herons, and rare tropical species thriving in peaceful harmony.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Early morning brings an exciting journey as you board a speedboat to Phnom Penh, cruising along the Mekong River into Cambodia. Upon arrival, your guide welcomes you and transfers you to the hotel.

In the afternoon, visit the majestic Royal Palace and the shimmering Silver Pagoda, home to sacred treasures and centuries-old artistry. Continue to the National Museum, where galleries unveil the grandeur of the pre-Angkor, Angkor, and post-Angkor eras.

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

After breakfast, travel 16 km southwest of the city to Choeung Ek, known as one of the major Killing Fields during the Khmer Rouge regime. This solemn site provides moving insight into Cambodia’s history and resilience.

Return to the city to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), a former high school turned prison during the regime. The preserved rooms and exhibitions share powerful stories of survival and remembrance.

In the afternoon, wander through the buzzing stalls of the Russian Market, perfect for crafts and souvenirs. Later, unwind at the FCC rooftop, enjoying a refreshing drink as the sun sets over Phnom Penh’s colonial-era skyline.

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Leave Phnom Penh early for your scenic journey to Siem Reap. Whether traveling overland (approx. 6 hours) or by boat across Southeast Asia’s largest lake, Tonlé Sap, the landscapes unfold beautifully -lush rice fields, floating villages, and rural Cambodian life in motion.

In the afternoon, begin your first immersion into the Angkor world with a visit to the Angkor Wat complex and ascend Phnom Bakheng for a panoramic sunset over the ancient temple plains.

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, start your day at the enchanting Ta Prohm, left largely untouched with giant tree roots weaving through weathered stone - its mysterious beauty carefully preserved.

Continue to:
- Neak Pean – a symbolic island temple surrounded by a serene pool
- Ta Som – remote, atmospheric, and wrapped in banyan roots
- Preah Khan – a sprawling complex of corridors, towers, and carvings, built by King Jayavarman VII
- Prasat Kravan – famed for unique brick reliefs
- Srah Srang – the “Royal Baths” with tranquil waters
- Banteay Kdei – a serene monastic temple surrounded by ancient walls
- Ta Keo – the first sandstone temple mountain of the Khmer empire

Evening free to explore Siem Reap’s lively night market.

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Begin with the ancient royal city of Angkor Thom, entering through the iconic South Gate adorned with gods and demons in the Churning of the Ocean of Milk.

Explore:
- Bayon Temple, with its 54 towers and over 200 smiling faces
- Phimeanakas and the Royal Enclosure
- Terrace of the Elephants
- Terrace of the Leper King

In the afternoon, return to majestic Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Its vast galleries, bas-reliefs, and soaring towers offer endless wonder.

End your day with another breathtaking sunset at Phnom Bakheng, then stop at a local market on the way back to sample Cambodian street food.

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Siem Reap International Airport for your onward flight.

Your journey across Vietnam and Cambodia concludes with unforgettable memories of culture, history, and timeless landscapes.