5 - day The best of Vietnam tour

This morning, Tour begins with visit to Wat Phnom temple, the founding place of the city on a small hilltop. Then stroll along Mekong riverfront to the Royal Palace, home of the present King Norodom Sihamoni. The palace dates back to 1866 and houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors.  Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple you will admire a collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze.

Lunch at local restaurant.  

This afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek—both reminders of Cambodia's recent dark history under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.  Take evening flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you are met for short drive to your preferred hotel for check in. 

• Meals: Breakfast / lunch 
• Accommodation: Siem Reap.  

Early morning, drive to visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. This is the fabled pink temple of women, so called because it is made of pink sandstone & considered a tribute to the beauty of women. Its small size, delicate carving and remarkable state of preservation make Banteay Srei one of travelers' favorite temples. 

Head to Kbal Spean,  one of Cambodia’s earliest Hindu sites and refreshingly different from the other Khmer monuments. Take a 3-kilometre trek through jungle to appreciate the scope and beauty of Kbal Spean. The trek ends at the unique ‘River of 1000 Lingas’, a riverbed featuring stone carvings of the Hindu Gods, the animals (frogs, cows) and phallic symbols of fertility. Learn about the history of Hinduism in Cambodia while exploring this unique river.

In the afternoon, Start at ANGKOR THOM, where you will explore BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, which is famous for some 200 striking colossal humane faces carved in 54 stone towers and impressive bas reliefs. 

Then stroll to ELEPHANT TERRACE, which is over 350 meter long and is carved with a long line of elephants.  The terrace was used by Angkor's king Jayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army. 

The best time to visit Kbal Spean is from July to December when the river is in its best shape. In the other times of the year, the water dries up quickly so the scenery might not be as beautiful as it is.  

Having dinner while enjoying traditional Apsara dance. 

• Meals: Breakfast / lunch 
• Accommodation: Siem Reap.

Early morning, depart hotel by Tuk Tuk to visit the largest Hindu temple in the world: ANGKOR WAT , honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. This large pyramid temple was built between 1113 and 1150 by King Suryavarman II as state temple and capital city. The complex is surrounded by a great moat 570 feet wide. It features five trademark towers and stunning bas reliefs, it has become a symbol of Cambodia. 

Next stop is jungle covered temple of TA PROHM which has been left relatively untouched. Enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers grow over and through the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it. 

This afternoon, walk up to Ba kheng hill for stunning sunset over Angkor Wat.

• Meals: Breakfast / lunch 
• Accommodation: Siem Reap. 

This morning, visit the famous Tonle Sap Lake on a boat trip out. This shallow lake boats the largest natural fresh water body in Southeast Asia and flows into the Tonle Sap River which joins the Mekong River in Phnom Penh. The traditional boat navigates along a small river towards the gigantesque lake, giving us a chance to explore floating village, local life style, friendly children in small boats and fishermen pulling in morning catch close up. 

This excursion is all depending on your departure time. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure. 

Meals: Breakfast