Awaken Your Senses in Cambodia & Vietnam

Welcome to Vietnam and Cambodia. This 9-day program will provide a combination of two unique cultures while giving you a taste of what both countries have to offer. The trip highlights include visits to the Royal Palace, the Temple of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat. Experience some of the most renowned wellness properties in Southeast Asia as you stay at The Bale in Phnom Penh, Legacy Yen Tu in Vietnam and Navutu Dreams Wellness Resort in Cambodia. Each property offers numerous daily yoga and meditation activities to choose from. Enjoy a cultural immersive dinner while spending time with locals during a home hosted meal. Additional on tour options include an evening street food tour in Phnom Penh or a visit to the Kulen Elephant Sanctuary.

Hotels:

The Bale, Phnom Penh
Navutu Dreams Resorts, Siem Reap
Legacy Yen Tu, Uong Bi

Included:

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners

Activities:

Visit the Royal Palace
Explore Koh Dach Island
Explore the magnificence of Angkor Thom
Visit the Pre-Angkorian temple of Sambor Prei Kuk
Take a boat trip to the floating village at Kampong Phluk
Marvel at the architecture of Angkor Wat
Visit the National Museum

Other Services:

One round-trip group airport transfer privately in an air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation privately in an air-conditioned vehicle during the tours mentioned on the program
Official English-speaking guide service during the mentioned program
Entrance fees, road tolls, taxes, VAT
Bottled water and cool towel provided on transfers and sightseeing

Not Included:

Tips for porters, guide and driver—amount of tips is at your discretion
International airfare throughout the program
International airport taxes, airport porter, and extra baggage
Airfare from Cambodia to Vietnam including taxes and fees
Hotel early check-in and late check-out
Drinks, personal expenses, or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
Travel insurance
Travel Visa
Any surcharge/extra fees for visit of the Angkor Historical site imposed by the Apsara Authorities in Siem Reap, which are subject to change without prior notice
Camera or video entrance fees, if applicable
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips for the guide, etc.)
Other services not clearly stated in the package inclusion details above

Notes:

International flights should arrive into Phnom Penh International airport and depart out of Noi Bai International Airport
An additional one way flight from Siem Reap Airport to Noi Bai Airport on day 6 is required

Visas

Passport must be valid for over 6 months from the return date for every country you are visiting
Ensure that there is sufficient space in your passport to allow for all immigration procedures, taking note that all South-East Asian countries require at least 2 blank pages, as they have a full-page Visa.
Traveler must obtain a Vietnam Visa from the Vietnam Consulate in advance of travel

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Day 1

Arrival in Phnom Penh

Welcome to Cambodia! After arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will be met by our professional guide and transferred to your hotel for check in. Later this evening, freshen up and enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of the group.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: The Bale

Day 2

Koh Dach - Phnom Penh

After breakfast, we will depart for Koh Dach Island. The island is famed as an important silk weaving center, and this handicraft production is one of the most famous attractions for those who visit. After your tour, enjoy lunch at a local house before we visit the Royal Palace in the afternoon.

The Palace which was built in 1866 by King Norodom is actually several structures within a pagoda-style compound. A highlight of your visit will be a stop at Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace as you marvel at the compound made up of 5,000 silver tiles. Later, continue to visit the National Museum, which houses Khmer art and sculptures of 19th-century dance costumes, royal barges, and palanquins from different periods of Cambodian history.

After our tour, you will return to the hotel for an evening at leisure unless you choose to partake in an optional dinner experience.

Optional service:

Evening Market and BBQ Tour in Phnom Penh

Enjoy a sensory overload on this tour of Cambodia’s iconic capital. Combining exotic local street food and lively nightlife, enjoy the sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and atmosphere of Phnom Penh, with this fun evening tour by Remorque (Cambodian tuk-tuk).

Start with a beverage of your choice while soaking up the stunning panoramic views of this fast-developing city. Continue through multiple stops including local markets and small local vendors, tasting the very best of Cambodian street food with a charming and informative local guide. You will then enjoy the mail meal at a vibrant local restaurant, sampling traditional cuisine while listening to live music from Cambodia’s golden musical era. After one final secret dessert stop, you will return to the hotel or continue to one of Phnom Penh’s trendy late-night spots.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation: The Bale

Day 3

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will depart from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Kampong Thom, you will visit the Pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. These temples provide a beautiful example of the Pre-Angkorian art in the 7th century. More than a hundred temples in luxuriant vegetation are in ruins and sustained by roots as wood sculptures.

After your visit, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before we continue toward Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will transfer directly to the hotel for check-in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation: Navutu Dreams Resort

Day 4

Siem Reap

After breakfast, you will depart for a visit to the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom—last capital of the Khmers, with its Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the stunning Bayon temple. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very center of Angkor Thom and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur.

Continue your morning exploration with a visit to Ta Prohm, the temple that has been left largely in its natural state since its “re-discovery” by French explorers. Surrounded by jungle, its labyrinth of stone hallways is overgrown with the roots and limbs of massive banyan trees, which envelop the stone like tentacles. It is one of the largest temples at Angkor, dedicated in 1186.

Enjoy a few hours at leisure to have lunch on your own before we depart for a boat trip to visit the floating village at Kampong Phluk. This area is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the floodplain of the Tonle Sap southeast of Siem Reap. Flooded forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife, including crab-eating macaques.

Optional service:

Half-day tour with Elephants at Phnom Kulen

Start your morning off helping the elephants with breakfast and see them get ready for their day before heading into the forest together. Experiencing the elephants’ mornings is a great way to gain a better understanding of how to care for them. At noon, you will retire to base camp and enjoy a traditional meal at the same time as our large residents before bidding them adieu and heading back to Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Navutu Dreams Resort

Day 5

Siem Reap

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart to visit Banteay Srei, ‘the Citadel of Women’. This tiny, enchanting temple is a jewel of this remarkable city. Built of red sandstone in the tenth century and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the carved male and female figures in the niches are exquisitely executed in both style and proportion. This is the most Indian of all the temples in Angkor and in the words of H.W. Ponder, is “a fairy palace in the heart of an immense and mysterious forest.”

You will continue with a visit to the Cambodia Landmine Museum. The museum was built in 1997 by a former Khmer Rouge child soldier, Aki Ra. Founded at his home on a quiet dirt road just outside Siem Reap, he created the Museum under shanty-styled huts to house his collection of decommissioned mines and other explosive remnants of war that he had cleared throughout the country since 1995.

You will continue to Banteay Samre. This Hindu temple was built under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, and named after the Samré, an ancient people of Indochina.

Enjoy a few hours to explore and have lunch on your own before we make our way to Angkor Wat. As the largest temple in the world, the volume of stone used to build it equals that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples because it faces west and was inspired by 12th Century Hinduism. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took about 30 years to build and is believed to have been a funeral temple for the king.

Following the afternoon tour, enjoy a few hours of leisure at the hotel before dinner at a local restaurant.

Optional service:

Morning Half-Day Adventure Tour at the Flight of the Gibbons

After their tremendous success in Thailand, where Flight of the Gibbons has built its famous zipline courses in the most remote and beautiful rainforests, they are finally arriving in Siem Reap. Settled in a remote Jungle within Angkor Temples, right next to Ta Prohm Temple, you will be amazed by the suspended sky bridges and abseil towering trees. The experience of the staff and top of the range safety gear will leave you fearless. Enjoy 2 or 3 hours of adventure and explore the thrill and excitement of this activity.

Inclusion: Transportation, equipment and demonstration, English-speaking local guide, cold water, and towels on coach.

Optional service:

Morning private cooking class at Chheav Village

This morning, you will have an amazing experience in a cooking class prepared by Memoire Hotels & Resorts. This Cambodian veteran innate hospitality brand is helping every tourist to understand a real Cambodian culture and helping the local community by supporting their own products. This initiative advertises Khmer cuisine by providing a great opportunity for the guests to learn how to cook Cambodian Gastronomy led by our dedicated chefs.

Included: Transportation, guide fee, a welcome drink, choice of a glass of local beer or soft-drinks, lunch, free flow of water during the meal, and Certificate of Participation.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner.

Accommodation: Navutu Dreams Resort

Day 6

Fly to Ha Noi / Transfer to Yen Tu

Start your morning off with a wellness activity and leisurely breakfast at the hotel. After check out, you will transfer with your guide to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Noi Bai.

Upon arrival, you will be met by our local guide and transferred by private vehicle to Yen Tu. The property features handcrafted materials and ancient construction methods by nearby villagers living in the area for generations, creating a blissful and authentic atmosphere from within the local community. After check in, spend some time getting acquainted with the property and take in the beautiful scenery in the distance.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Legacy Yen Tu

Note: Visa stamping fee is not included

Day 7

Yen Tu

After breakfast, spend that day at leisure to relax at the pool and exercise at the fitness center or sign up for an optional activity offered below:

Discover the peak of Yen Tu (by Cable Car or by Walking)*
Includes local tour guide, snack and surprise gift.
Activity must be booked 24 hours in advance and is subject to availability.
Over The Jungle by Cable Car*
Includes cable car ticket.
Venue: Yen Tu Cable Car Station
Not included - state entrance fee.
Yoga Lesson
Venue: Legacy Yoga Room (20 pax)
Meditation Room – Village (34 pax)
Herbal Footcare
Venue: Village Centre
Maximum capacity of 10 guests.
Aromatherapy Workshop*
Venue: Aromatherapy Workshop
Activity must be booked 60 minutes in advance and has a maximum capacity of 20 guests.
Breathing & Music Meditation
Venue: Yoga & Meditation Room
Agarwood Meditation*
Has a maximum capacity of 6 guests
Old Style Carriage
Venue: Village Road
Has a maximum capacity of 10 guests per carriage
Horse Riding
Venue: Minh Tam Festival Field
Making Dong Ho Folk Paintings
Venue: Dong Ho House
Has a maximum capacity of 30 guests.
Making Conical Hat
Venue: Creative House
Has a maximum capacity of 15 guests. Book 30 minutes in advance.
Tasting Local Apricot
Venue: Mo Yen Tu House
Activity must be booked 30 minutes in advance and has a maximum capacity of 30 guests.
Village Cultural Night Show
Venue: Village Center
Cocktail Lesson
Venue: Thien Quan Bar
Activity must be booked 2 hours minutes in advance and has a maximum capacity of 10 guests.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Legacy Yen Tu

*Items that are additional cost and not included in the price of the program.

Day 8

Yen Tu

After breakfast, spend the day relaxing, enjoying the hotel facilities, or take part in a wellness activity.

Tonight, meet the group for a farewell dinner at Legacy Yen Tu.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: Legacy Yen Tu

Day 9

Yen Tu – Ha Noi

Start your last morning off with a wellness activity and breakfast at the hotel. After check out, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

The activity Level for this tour is:

Light - Nothing too challenging. Light walking, uneven surfaces, snorkeling and hiking suitable for most fitness levels.

Day 2

Optional Tour: Evening Market and BBQ Tour in Phnom Penh

Enjoy a sensory overload on this tour of Cambodia’s iconic capital. Combining exotic local street food and lively nightlife, enjoy the sights, smells, sounds, tastes and atmosphere of Phnom Penh, with this fun evening tour by Remorque (Cambodian tuk-tuk).

Starting with a cocktail while soaking up the stunning panoramic views of this fast-developing city. Continue through multiple stops including local markets and small local vendors, tasting the very best of Cambodian street food with a charming and informative local guide. The main meal is then enjoyed at a vibrant local live music restaurant, sampling traditional cuisine while listening to songs from Cambodia’s golden musical era. After one final secret dessert stop, return to the hotel or continue to one of Phnom Penh’s trendy late-night spots.

Day 4

Optional Tour: Half day tour with Elephant at Phnom Kulen

Start your morning off helping the elephants with breakfast and see them get ready for their day before heading into the forest together. Experiencing the elephants’ mornings is a great way to gain a better understanding of how to care for them. At noon, retire to base camp and enjoy a traditional meal at the same time as our large residents before bidding them adieu and heading back to Siem Reap.

Day 5

Optional Tour: Morning Half-Day Adventure Tour at the Flight of the Gibbons

After their tremendous success in Thailand where Flight of the gibbons has built its famous zipline courses in the most remote and beautiful rainforests, they are finally arriving to Siem Reap. Settled in a remote Jungle within Angkor Temples, right next to Ta Prohm Temple, you will be amazed by the their suspended sky bridges and abseil towering trees. The experience of the staff and the top of the range safety gears will leave you fearless. Enjoy 2 or 3 Hours of adventure and explore the thrill the excitement of this activity.

Inclusion: Transportation, equipment and demonstration, English-speaking local guide, cold water and towels on coach.

Optional Tour: Morning Private cooking class at Chheav Village

This morning, you have an amazing experience with cooking class prepared by Memoire Hotels & Resorts. The Cambodian veteran innate hospitality brand are connecting every tourist to deeply understand a real Cambodian culture, and helping the local community by supporting their own products. This initiative advertises the Khmer cuisine by providing a great opportunity for the guests to learn how to cook Cambodian Gastronomy led by our dedicated chefs.

Inclusion: Transportation, guide fee, a welcome drink, choice of a glass of local beer or soft-drinks, lunch, free flow of water during the meal, and Certificate of Participation.

Day 7

Optional Tour: Discover the peak of Yen Tu (by Cable Car or by Walking)

Includes local tour guide, snack and surprise gift
Activity must be booked 24 hours in advance and is subject to availability

Optional Tour: Over The Jungle by Cable Car

Includes cable car ticket.
Venue: Yen Tu Cable Car Station
Not included - state entrance fee

Optional Tour: Aromatherapy Workshop

Venue: Aromatherapy Workshop
Activity must be booked 60 minutes in advance and has a maximum capacity of 20 guests

Optional Tour: Agarwood Meditation

Has a maximum capacity of 6 guests