Amazing Mekong Waterway

At 07:30 AM, depart from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and travel directly to Ben Tre, known as the coconut capital of the Mekong Delta.
Upon arrival, enjoy a boat trip along the peaceful waterways, cruising through narrow canals shaded by water coconut trees. Stop at family-run workshops to see how coconut candy and traditional handicrafts are made. Take a hand-rowed sampan ride through quiet creeks, followed by a leisurely walk through tropical fruit orchards, where you can sample fresh seasonal fruits and local tea.

Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant featuring specialties of the Mekong Delta.
In the afternoon, travel to the My Tho area to visit Dong Tam Snake Farm, a center for snake conservation, research, and antivenom production. Continue to Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most renowned Buddhist temples in the region, celebrated for its distinctive blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and European architectural styles.
After the visits, proceed to Can Tho and check in to your hotel upon arrival. The evening is free for relaxation or independent exploration.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Early in the morning, take a scenic boat trip along the Hau River to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the Mekong Delta’s most vibrant floating markets. Watch merchants trade fresh produce from boat to boat, offering a glimpse into traditional river life. Continue to a traditional workshop to learn how Vietnamese rice noodles are made.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and check-out. Later, visit a lush tropical fruit orchard, where you can stroll beneath fruit trees and sample fresh seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch in the garden, featuring Mekong Delta specialties, accompanied by a live performance of Don Ca Tai Tu, the traditional Southern Vietnamese musical art recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

After lunch, depart for Chau Doc. In the afternoon, visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a peaceful ecological sanctuary known for its flooded forest landscape and rich birdlife. Take a motorboat and a hand-rowed sampan through narrow waterways carpeted with duckweed and shaded by cajuput trees.
Continue to a nearby Cham Muslim village to discover the community’s distinctive culture, traditional stilt houses and hand-loom silk weaving. Visit Mubarak Mosque, an important religious and cultural landmark of the Cham community.

Arrive at your hotel in Chau Doc in the late afternoon and check in. The evening is free for relaxation or independent exploration. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Depart Chau Doc at approximately 07:30 AM by speedboat for Phnom Penh, travelling along the Mekong River. En route, stop at the Vinh Xuong border checkpoint in Vietnam and Kaam Samnor in Cambodia to complete immigration and customs formalities. The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours, depending on river conditions and border procedures.

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel and check in, subject to room availability. In the afternoon, explore the Cambodian capital, visiting Wat Phnom, the National Museum of Cambodia, the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace, depending on arrival time and opening hours.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. The evening is free to relax or explore Phnom Penh independently. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

The Royal Palace of Cambodia

Restaurants in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

Transfer to the airport for a short flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the gateway to Cambodia’s magnificent Angkor temples. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.
After lunch, explore the Roluos Group, one of the earliest major temple complexes of the Khmer Empire. Visit Preah Ko, known for its elegant brick towers and intricate carvings, followed by Bakong, an impressive temple mountain that reflects the early architectural traditions of Angkor. If time permits, continue to Lo Lei, a historic temple originally built on an island within an ancient reservoir.
Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Explore the remarkable temples of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological treasures.
Begin at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, where rows of stone figures line the approach to the ancient royal city. Continue to Bayon Temple, renowned for its serene carved stone faces, then visit Baphuon, a monumental temple mountain. Explore the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, which offer insight into the ceremonial life of the Khmer court.
Enjoy lunch before visiting Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s most atmospheric temples, where enormous tree roots intertwine with ancient stone walls and courtyards. Continue to Angkor Wat, the iconic temple complex celebrated for its monumental architecture, intricate bas-reliefs and distinctive towers. Take time to explore its galleries and temple grounds before returning to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.
The evening is free to relax or explore the city’s dining scene. Overnight in Siem Reap.

In the morning, visit Pre Rup, a striking temple mountain built from brick and laterite, known for its tiered terraces and impressive towers. Continue to East Mebon, a 10th-century temple that once stood on an island in the East Baray reservoir. Its stone elephants and carefully arranged towers offer a different perspective on Khmer architecture.
Enjoy lunch before travelling to Tonle Sap Lake for a boat excursion through its waterways and lakeside communities. Depending on the season and water levels, observe traditional stilt houses or floating settlements and learn how fishing and daily life are closely connected to Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
Return to Siem Reap in the afternoon. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation, a traditional Khmer massage or dinner at one of the city’s restaurants. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the remaining time at leisure until your scheduled transfer to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport for your departure flight.

As your Vietnam and Cambodia tour comes to an end, we would like to thank you for choosing WaytoVietnam Travel to be part of your travels. We hope you leave with wonderful memories of the Mekong Delta, Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage and the magnificent temples of Angkor.

It has been our pleasure to accompany you on this tour. We wish you a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable adventure in Vietnam and beyond. End of services.