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Angkor Highlights, Colonial Battambang & Saigon by River
10 Night / 11 Day Itinerary
Trace the course of history and river life on this immersive journey from the temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta and Saigon. Begin in Siem Reap with carefully timed private touring of Angkor’s forest temples, sunrise at Angkor Wat and a rural evening at a countryside villa. Continue overland to Battambang, a slow-paced town of fading colonial architecture, village life and rice paddies, before travelling on to Phnom Penh for atmospheric street-food evenings and architectural “hidden gems”.
From Phnom Penh, step aboard The Jahan for a four-day Mekong cruise into Vietnam. Drift past river islands and orchards, visit family homes and workshops, and watch the river landscape shift from quiet Cambodian banks to the busy delta channels of southern Vietnam. Guided excursions balance cultural insight with unhurried time on deck, allowing you to soak up the rhythm of the river.
Throughout, you’ll stay in characterful hotels and a stylish river cruiser chosen for comfort, location and sense of place. With expert guiding in Angkor, Battambang and Phnom Penh, and a seamless transition onto the Mekong, this itinerary offers a connected route through temples, countryside, riverside capitals and the waterways of the delta.
This 10 Night / 11 Day Itinerary Includes:
- 3 nights in Jaya House River Park, Siem Reap – Deluxe Double, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights in Maison Wat Kor, Battambang – Frangipane Double, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights in Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh – Landmark Pool View, Bed & Breakfast
- 3 nights in The Jahan – Superior Cabin, Full Board (4-day / 3-night Mekong cruise)
- Fast-track arrival services in Siem Reap, private transfers throughout Cambodia, overland transfers Siem Reap – Battambang – Phnom Penh
- Experiences and touring: Temples of the Forest, Angkor Thom afternoon exploration, Angkor Wat sunrise visit, Countryside Senses with villa dinner, Battambang city touring, bamboo train and Phnom Sampeau, Phnom Penh by Streetlight food tour, Phnom Penh historical highlights and Hidden Gems architecture tour, 4-day / 3-night Heritage Line Jahan cruise with guided excursions on the Mekong
- Angkor Archaeological Park 3-day pass
- English-speaking private guides in each destinatio & drinking water and refreshing towels during excursions
- International flights from London
Prices from £3,520 per person
Day 1 – 2
Day 1 – Arrival in Siem Reap
Arrive in Siem Reap and enjoy fast-track assistance through immigration before meeting your private guide. Transfer to Jaya House River Park and spend the rest of the day unwinding by the pool or exploring the riverside at your own pace.
Overnight: Jaya House River Park, Siem Reap – Deluxe Double, Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Temples of the Forest & Angkor Thom Sunset
Start early and travel to Srah Srang, continuing to Ta Prohm to walk through the temple in the soft morning light. Pause for a simple breakfast near the temple before visiting the quieter Ta Nei and the pyramid structure of Ta Keo. Return to your hotel for a leisurely break. In the afternoon, head into Angkor Thom via the Victory Gate, walking between Preah Palilay, the terraces, Phimeanakas and Baphuon, finishing at Bayon. End the day with a gentle boat ride on an ancient Angkorian waterway, complete with sunset drinks.
Overnight: Jaya House River Park, Siem Reap – Deluxe Double, Bed & Breakfast
Day 3 – 4
Day 3 – Angkor Wat Sunrise & Countryside Senses
Depart before dawn for sunrise at Angkor Wat, followed by an unhurried exploration of the central complex and detailed bas-reliefs. Return to your hotel late morning. In the afternoon, venture into the countryside for Countryside Senses: visit a contemporary pagoda, enjoy seasonal fruits, and travel by boat and ox-cart around the Western Baray. Continue to a rural villa surrounded by rice paddies for sunset drinks, traditional music and a relaxed dinner before returning to Siem Reap.
Overnight: Jaya House River Park, Siem Reap – Deluxe Double, Bed & Breakfast
Day 4 – Siem Reap to Battambang by Road
Leave Siem Reap and drive to Battambang, passing villages, markets and open countryside along National Roads 6 and 5. There is time to stop at Preah Netpreah to see traditional stone carving and other small roadside stops along the way before arriving at Maison Wat Kor, a peaceful base just outside town.
Overnight: Maison Wat Kor, Battambang – Frangipane Double, Bed & Breakfast
Day 5 – 6
Day 5 – Battambang City, Bamboo Train & Phnom Sampeau
Discover Battambang’s relaxed charm with a city tour taking in Psa Nat, the Provincial Museum, historic provincial hall and local galleries. In the afternoon, ride the famous bamboo train through rice fields, then continue to Phnom Sampeau for countryside views and a visit to the former Khmer Rouge caves.
Overnight: Maison Wat Kor, Battambang – Frangipane Double, Bed & Breakfast
Day 6 – Battambang to Phnom Penh & Evening Street-Food Tour
Travel by road from Battambang to Phnom Penh, with opportunities to see marble carvings in Pursat and pottery in Kompong Chhnang along the way. After settling into Raffles Hotel Le Royal, head out in the evening for Phnom Penh by Streetlight, a guided street-food tour by tuk-tuk through backstreets, markets and local eateries.
Overnight: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh – Landmark Pool View, Bed & Breakfast
Day 7 – 8
Day 7 – Phnom Penh Highlights & Hidden Gems
This morning, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, followed by a short riverside walk. In the afternoon, explore Phnom Penh’s architectural layers on a Hidden Gems tour by cyclo, taking in Chinese shophouses, French colonial facades and modernist New Khmer Architecture.
Overnight: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh – Landmark Pool View, Bed & Breakfast
Day 8 – Phnom Penh to The Jahan – Into the Mekong
Transfer to the port to board The Jahan for your four-day Mekong cruise. After check-in and a safety briefing, settle into your cabin and ease into river life as you sail downstream. Listen to a personal testimony from a survivor of the Khmer Rouge period, then spend the afternoon relaxing on deck as the ship anchors near Gieng Island.
Overnight: The Jahan – Superior Cabin, Full Board
Day 9 – 11
Day 9 – Gieng Island & My An Hung
Go ashore on Gieng Island to visit local boatbuilders, incense workshops and a peaceful Catholic church. Return for lunch on board, then explore My An Hung by foot, meeting village families and walking through orchards before returning for sunset on deck.
Overnight: The JahanThe Jahan, Mekong River, Cambodia & Vietnam – Superior Cabin, Full Board
Day 10 – Tan Chau & Lower Mekong Life
Today’s excursions offer insight into life along the lower Mekong, including visits to local workshops, homes and river-island communities. Back on board, enjoy time on deck as the ship continues toward My Tho.
Overnight: The Jahan – Superior Cabin, Full Board
Day 11 – Disembark at My Tho & Onward to Saigon
Disembark in My Tho and transfer by coach to Saigon for your onward arrangements.
Meals included: Breakfast
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