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Along the Mekong to Cambodia

Vietnam to Cambodia Travel Package

Experience a Mekong travel adventure from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh with our Vietnam to Cambodia travel package. Between the two countries lies the vast Mekong River delta with many picturesque waterways, exotic natural scenery and glimpes of the country life of the farmers of southern Vietnam. Everywhere you look you'll see people doing laundry, keeping chickens or working on the land. The people in this area are very friendly and they're sure to wave to you as you pass and then continue on with their business.

During this module you'll travel straight through the delta from Vietnam to Cambodia, where possible we choose waterways where you won't find any other tourists. You'll sail through small and broad canals and past villages and islands. You'll also travel by rowboat through peddlers and their wares at a floating market and you'll visit a traditional village. You'll spend one night in a comfortable hotel in Can Tho and one night at the Cambodian border in Chau Doc.

Duration:	3 days - 2 nights Offered Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from Ho Chi Minh City	Accommodation:	Cosy, small-scale authentic accommodation Comfort Level 2-3 (see accommodation)
Price:	From AUD$329 per person - based on 2 people sharing	Included:	2 x nights accommodation with breakfast, bus to Mekong, tour guide, boat trips, entrance fees, speed boat Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Transport:	Air-conditioned bus, sampan boat, speed boat	Excluded:	All other meals and excursions not mentioned in itinerary, transfer from boat pier to hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long

Today marks the beginning of your Vietnam to Cambodia travel adventure. An air-conditioned bus will take you from Ho Chi Minh City to the town of Cai Be. From here, you'll board a boat and sail along the Mekong Delta from Vietnam to Cambodia as part of a small group.

During this part of your Vietnam to Cambodia travel package, you'll visit a rice factory in the area, a rice-husking mill and a rice noodle factory. You will also get the chance to watch how the locals make their coconut candy. If the thought of this makes your stomach rumble then you'll be pleased to know that there will plenty of opportunities to try out these traditional treats.

Vietnam to Cambodia Travel - Rice Factory

Next you'll continue along the Mekong Delta where children will enthusiastically greet you and you'll get a glimpse of the daily life on the Mekong Delta. After lunch, you'll have the chance to explore one of the An Binh islands of the Mekong by bike, or you could just kick back and enjoy a plate of tropical fruit whilst the locals treat you to some traditional dancing. In the afternoon, you'll sail along the Mekong Delta and reach Can Tho just as the sun begins to set.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as low water levels, this part of the trip will be conducted by mini bus. You'll spend the night in a comfortable, modern hotel in the centre of Can Tho. In the evening you'll be able to enjoy a refreshing drink on the banks of the Mekong river- a real highlight of the second day of your travels from Vietnam to Cambodia.

Day 2: Can Tho - Chau Doc

This morning, you'll continue your Vietnam to Cambodia travel module with a visit to Cai Rang floating market in the Mekong Delta. In order to get close to all of the activity of the market, you'll hop on to a small boat and sail between the floating stalls. The market is full of small boats darting through the water as vendors sell their wares.

Next you'll travel overland to Chau Doc. Many people make a living from catching fish here, with personal fish farms under their floating houses. You'll take a small boat to these farms and may even get the chance to feed the fish. Make sure you stand back though or you will be sure to get wet!

Near the border with Cambodia you'll find a Cham village, where you'll find descendants of the ancient Champa kingdom, which was once located in Central Vietnam. After this stop, you'll travel back to Chau Doc by boat, arriving around sunset. You'll spend the night in a hotel near the centre of town.

Vietnam to Cambodia Travel - Floating Market

Day 3: Chau Doc to Phnom Penh

Today it's time to leave Chau Doc and complete the last leg of your journey from Vietnam to Cambodia by speedboat. Once you reach the Cambodian border, the boat will stop to arrange your visa, which is approximately 25 USD per person, and you will also need to carry two recent passport photos for the application. Travelling from the border by speedboat you'll arrive at the Phnom Penh harbour in the early afternoon where your Vietnam to Cambodia travel module ends. It's easy to arrange a transfer to your hotel with one of the many tuk-tuks waiting at the harbour.

From Phnom Penh there are a lot of possibilities: A popular choice is to travel north by bus, boat or plane to start our Siem Reap travel module which includes the famous temple complex Angkor Wat. Or perhaps you would like to spend a couple of days relaxing on the beach; enjoying the weather while sipping from a fruit cocktail? Head to the quiet Cambodian beaches with our module: "Chilling in Cambodia".

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