Vietnam Tours from Phnom Penh

What our customers ask about Vietnam Tours from Phnom Penh

• What are the key destinations covered on tours starting from Phnom Penh?

  Tours from Phnom Penh take travelers through Cambodia's cultural landmarks like the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda before moving into Vietnam. The route continues through Ho Chi Minh City Hoi An Halong Bay and Hanoi. Stops in the Mekong Delta region include Chau Doc Can Tho and Ben Tre showing the rich diversity of Southeast Asian culture. A TourRadar traveler remarked "The guides and drivers were excellent the organization before and during was perfect and we experienced amazing delicious food everywhere we went."

• How much time should I spend in Phnom Penh before continuing the journey?

  A 2-3 day stay in Phnom Penh gives visitors enough time to see the city's main sites. Two days covers the Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum and the historical sites of the Killing Fields and S21 Prison. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Three days in Phnom Penh was perfect - two full days of sightseeing and one day to explore the local markets and get acclimated to the culture."

• What are the best day trips available from Phnom Penh?

  Day trips from Phnom Penh center around historical and cultural sites. The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek lies 15km southwest of the city and pairs well with the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Other options include the silk crafts at Koh Dach village the former capital of Oudong and the riverside community of Kampong Cham. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The day trip to the Killing Fields and S21 was incredibly moving and educational providing crucial context for understanding Cambodia's recent history."

• Where can I expect to stay in Phnom Penh before starting the Vietnam portion?

  Accommodations in Phnom Penh range from comfortable to luxury hotels. Options include the 4-star Katari Hotel Phnom Penh the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh the 3-star La Paloma Resort the 5-star Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort and the Sheraton Can Tho. As shared by a TourRadar traveler "The hotels we stayed at were lovely and the staff were kind and did everything to make our stay memorable."

• What's the typical travel time between Phnom Penh and the first Vietnamese destination?

  The boat journey from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc takes 4-5 hours by speedboat on the Mekong River. Continuing the journey requires 3-4 hours to Can Tho followed by a 4-hour trip to Ho Chi Minh City. A TourRadar traveler confirms "The logistics were perfectly planned and all transfers were seamless from point to point."

• What documents do I need for crossing from Phnom Penh into Vietnam?

  Border crossing requires a passport with minimum 6-month validity a Cambodian visa (available upon arrival in Phnom Penh) and a pre-arranged Vietnamese visa. Tour companies such as Legend Travel Group help manage border procedures at Kaam Samonor Border and Song Tien Border. TourRadar travelers confirm "The visa process and border crossing were well-handled by our tour guides."