Varied round trip Cambodia - Vietnam
The journey begins in Siem Reap, the epicenter of chic Cambodia. It is not only the gateway to the largest religious monument in the world but also a beautiful setting to explore by bicycle and boat. Colorful markets, picturesque countryside and activity on Lake Tonlé Sap are followed by a stay in culturally rich Phnom Penh, a mix of old and new, Asian and Western with a French accent.
You will spend the next fourteen days in Vietnam. First in the cooler mountainous north, in valleys full of vast rice fields and small villages where you will meet mountain peoples. Then by junk in Ha Long Bay past extraordinary rock formations before slowly descending via the religious sites in Hue to the warmer south. In sweltering Ho Chi Minh, wander through timeless alleys and navigate between sleek modern skyscrapers. The journey ends in the Mekong Delta, where boats, houses and markets float to the rhythm of the countless canals and rivers that crisscross the landscape.
Tips & tops from Round Trip Cambodia & Vietnam:
- During "the little circuit" of Siem Reap, you will visit the most memorable temples including world-famous Angkor Wat and many Buddhist monasteries.
- whet your appetite with fried cricket, grasshopper and silkworm before indulging in the rich variety of Khmer dishes at 60 Road Street.
- The boat trip on Tonlé Sap introduces you to life on the water, passing floating houses and Kompong Phluck, a village on stilts.
- The glittering towers of the Royal Palace, the saffron-colored robes of monks, the sparkle of the Mekong River, the only dark thing in Phnom Penh is the Tuol Sleng genocide museum.
- The museums and pagodas in Hanoi are very impressive, but for foodies, heaven really opens up when visiting the market. Fresh fruit, an abundance of spices, fresh flowers, meat, fish and frogs, everything is there to prepare the perfect"pho" and"hoa qua dam.
- The junk cruise through Halong Bay has lengthy anchor breaks so you can relax on the snow-white sandy beaches and kayak among the mysterious limestone pillars.
- During the visit to the traditional farm in Tra Qua - either by bike or by car, the choice is yours - you will be allowed to join the gardening before the cooking class begins. Here you will learn to prepare the local delicacy "tam hu" .
- The city tour of Ho Chi Minh takes you past pagodas, markets, museums, the former presidential palace and the highlights of colonial Saigon, including the opera house.
- Located in the heart of the delta, Cai Be is known for its colorful floating market and evergreen islands.
