Hi,
We’ve planned a week in the delta, but sometimes I wonder if that’s not too much… We’ll be there in early February, and the idea is to take a taxi straight from Saigon Airport to Ben Tre. I’m counting on 3 nights to recover and adjust after the long trip. Then I was thinking of Sadec, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Ha Tien, and back to Saigon for 3 nights before a flight to Hoi An. We’ve got 6 weeks total, so we have a bit of time. After reading different travel stories, the destinations in the delta seem a bit repetitive—I keep seeing the same excursions. On the other hand, I also think having time is a chance to get to know the local life a little better. My question really comes down to this: for those of you who travel at a relaxed pace, do you have any tips? I’ve heard the floating markets aren’t that interesting anymore. Also, motorbikes aren’t our thing.
Thanks
Bonjour,
je viens vers vous car nous partons dans un mois et aimerions savoir si quelqu'un à deja fait le trajet entre le sud HCV et le cambodge par bateau.
Nous aimerions descendre sur le Mekong mais ignorons le temps nescessaire et si c'est possible de la faire avec un enfant ?
merci pour vos infos
Bonjour,
Je prépare un voyage de 3 semaines au Vietnam (Saïgon et Delta du Mékong) et Cambodge (Phnom Penh et Siem Reap/Angkor) fin février et mars
Nous arriverons à Saïgon à 7h30 du matin, nous souhaitons découvrir la ville "tranquillement", j'ai prévu 4 jours (en plus du jour de notre arrivée qui nous permettra déjà une demi-journée de visite), est-ce trop ? sachant que les musées ne sont pas notre passion, nous préférons les extérieurs, les marchés...
je sais qu'il peut être difficile de répondre à cette éternelle question mais si je peux avoir quelques avis, cela nous aiderait
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses
Bonjour
J'habite depuis peu à HCM et je voudrais rejoindre, pendant mes vacances, Phnom Penh via le Mékong. Combien de jours faut-il prévoir ? Le prix ? La traversée est-elle belle ?
Merci par avance de vos réponses.
Bien cordialement
Myriam
Bonjour à tous !
Nous partons dans 1 mois en Asie du Sud Est pour 2 mois. La première partie me semble bien faite et je m attèle à présent à la deuxième partie : Cambodge + Vietnam aux alentours de fin janvier. Nous arriverons de Bangkok. L'itineraire envisagé est pour le moment :
J1 départ de Bangkok en Bus pour arriver à Siem Reap dans l'après midi J2 Visite de Siem Reap sur 3 jours : Essentiellement Angkor Wat J3 Siem Reap J4 Siem Reap J5 Siem Reap + bus de nuit pour Phnom Penh J6 Visite de Phnom Penh sur 2 jours J7 Phnom Penh J8 Transport de Phnom Penh à Koh Rong Samlean J9 Détente et Snorkeling sur Koh Rong Samlean J10 Détente et Snorkeling sur Koh Rong Samlean J11 Transport de Koh Rong Samlean à Can Tho au Vietnam J12 Visite du delta du Mekong / Can Tho J13 Visite du delta du Mekong / Can Tho/ Vinh Long J14 Visite du delta du Mekong /Vinh Long J15 Transport de Vinh Long à Ho Chi Minh + visite Ho Chi Minh J16 Visite Ho Chi Minh J17 Transport de Ho Chi Minh au Parc National Cat Tien J18 Visite Parc National Cat Tien J19 Visite Parc National Cat Tien J20 Transport de Cat Tien à Dalat J21 Visite de Dalat J22 Transport de Dalat à Hoi An J23 Visite de Hoi An J24 Visite de Hoi An J25 Transport vers Hue + Visite Hue J26 Visite Hue J27 Transport vers Hanoi + Visite Hanoi J28 Visite Hanoi J29 Visite Hanoi J30 Visite Hanoi J31 Depart de Hanoi
Voilà l'itinéraire approximatif. Sachant qu'on est désireux de varier ce que l'on va voir et faire, on aime beaucoup la nature les paysages les randos, on voudrait voir des animaux aussi, mais on aime également très bien manger haha donc les endroits avec une bonne gastronomie locale sont très importants.
Est ce que cet itinéraire semble cohérent ? Est ce que je manque des endroits inmanquables ? Est ce qu'il n'y a pas trop de ville sur la fin ? Dalat + Hoi an + hue + Hanoi, en + sachant qu'il ne fait pas très beau au nord en février ? Que modifieriez vous en somme ? Par exemple j'ai entendu de bonnes choses sur la région de mondolkiri au Cambodge niveau nature et paysages... Mais je suis ouvert à toute suggestion !
Merci à tous !
Nous partons dans 1 mois en Asie du Sud Est pour 2 mois. La première partie me semble bien faite et je m attèle à présent à la deuxième partie : Cambodge + Vietnam aux alentours de fin janvier. Nous arriverons de Bangkok. L'itineraire envisagé est pour le moment :
J1 départ de Bangkok en Bus pour arriver à Siem Reap dans l'après midi J2 Visite de Siem Reap sur 3 jours : Essentiellement Angkor Wat J3 Siem Reap J4 Siem Reap J5 Siem Reap + bus de nuit pour Phnom Penh J6 Visite de Phnom Penh sur 2 jours J7 Phnom Penh J8 Transport de Phnom Penh à Koh Rong Samlean J9 Détente et Snorkeling sur Koh Rong Samlean J10 Détente et Snorkeling sur Koh Rong Samlean J11 Transport de Koh Rong Samlean à Can Tho au Vietnam J12 Visite du delta du Mekong / Can Tho J13 Visite du delta du Mekong / Can Tho/ Vinh Long J14 Visite du delta du Mekong /Vinh Long J15 Transport de Vinh Long à Ho Chi Minh + visite Ho Chi Minh J16 Visite Ho Chi Minh J17 Transport de Ho Chi Minh au Parc National Cat Tien J18 Visite Parc National Cat Tien J19 Visite Parc National Cat Tien J20 Transport de Cat Tien à Dalat J21 Visite de Dalat J22 Transport de Dalat à Hoi An J23 Visite de Hoi An J24 Visite de Hoi An J25 Transport vers Hue + Visite Hue J26 Visite Hue J27 Transport vers Hanoi + Visite Hanoi J28 Visite Hanoi J29 Visite Hanoi J30 Visite Hanoi J31 Depart de Hanoi
Voilà l'itinéraire approximatif. Sachant qu'on est désireux de varier ce que l'on va voir et faire, on aime beaucoup la nature les paysages les randos, on voudrait voir des animaux aussi, mais on aime également très bien manger haha donc les endroits avec une bonne gastronomie locale sont très importants.
Est ce que cet itinéraire semble cohérent ? Est ce que je manque des endroits inmanquables ? Est ce qu'il n'y a pas trop de ville sur la fin ? Dalat + Hoi an + hue + Hanoi, en + sachant qu'il ne fait pas très beau au nord en février ? Que modifieriez vous en somme ? Par exemple j'ai entendu de bonnes choses sur la région de mondolkiri au Cambodge niveau nature et paysages... Mais je suis ouvert à toute suggestion !
Merci à tous !
Bonjour,
Je souhaitais passer une seule nuit à Can Tho pour visiter les marchés le lendemain matin et tout de suite après vers 13h partir pour Ben Tre, mais il y aurait un bus seulement à 8h le lendemain matin pour Ben Tre donc je suis obligée de passer deux nuits à Can Tho ce qui décale toutes mes réservation de mon voyage.
Pouvez-vous me dire comment me rendre à Ben Tre de Can Tho avec un moyen de transport qui partirait après 12h30 de Can Tho ? y a t'il des shuttles ? Merci pour vos réponses c'est urgent car les hôtels que j'ai choisi (pas chers et biens) commencent à être complets.
Carole
Bonjour à tous.
Voila on part à 2 amies 3 mois en Asie du sud est dès le 6 février
Tout d abord Thaïlande, Cambodge assez rapidement et ensuite on arrive au Vietnam par le delta du Mékong vers le 6 Mars. J avais pensé faire ( vous pouvez me corriger si les étapes sont trop courtes ou trop longues)😂😘 :
-5 ou 6 jours dans ce delta ainsi que le sud
-Puis environ 10 jours dans le centre
-Et remonter environ 13 jours pour le nord
On y sera aux alentours du 20 Mars
On souhaite bien sûr faire l excursion 1 nuit/2 jours dans la baie de Lan HA mais mon dilemme est pour le Nord..
Nous souhaiterions voir des ethnies mais aussi si Possible des rizieres vertes.. Il y en a t il quelque part vers la fin Mars?
Si la réponse est négative vers quel coin se diriger pour les plus magnifiques vues à cette période de l année ?
Est il préférable d aller vers Sapa ou vers la province de Ha Giang
Merci infiniment de m avoir lu
Voila on part à 2 amies 3 mois en Asie du sud est dès le 6 février
Tout d abord Thaïlande, Cambodge assez rapidement et ensuite on arrive au Vietnam par le delta du Mékong vers le 6 Mars. J avais pensé faire ( vous pouvez me corriger si les étapes sont trop courtes ou trop longues)😂😘 :
-5 ou 6 jours dans ce delta ainsi que le sud
-Puis environ 10 jours dans le centre
-Et remonter environ 13 jours pour le nord
On y sera aux alentours du 20 Mars
On souhaite bien sûr faire l excursion 1 nuit/2 jours dans la baie de Lan HA mais mon dilemme est pour le Nord..
Nous souhaiterions voir des ethnies mais aussi si Possible des rizieres vertes.. Il y en a t il quelque part vers la fin Mars?
Si la réponse est négative vers quel coin se diriger pour les plus magnifiques vues à cette période de l année ?
Est il préférable d aller vers Sapa ou vers la province de Ha Giang
Merci infiniment de m avoir lu
Bonjour,
Nous voyageons avec notre fille de 2 ans avec les transports locaux, mais pas envisageable pour nous de moto ou moto-taxi.
Nous souhaiterions inclure une étape lors de notre passage dans le Delta du Mékong entre Chau Doc et l'île de Anh- Binh.
Quelle étape pourriez-vous nous conseiller, qui soit sur la route entre les deux ou vraiment pas loin, complémentaire au niveau des choses que l'on peut voir sur ces 2 étapes (tant qu'à faire) et surtout qui soit réalisable en transport en commun hors deux roues motorisées (hors scooter, moto ou motot-taxi donc).
Sur place on aime bien marcher un peu, faire un tour en bateau ou à vélo (on a un siège pour notre fille).
On disposerait de 2/3 nuits maximum sur place.
Après Anh Binh nous irons à Ho Chi Minh Ville pour prendre l'avion.
Merci d'avance pour vos conseils.
Hello and happy to be back on this forum!
We’re planning our trip to southern Vietnam in February. We visited central Vietnam two years ago. For now, based on reading various posts, we’ve drafted the following itinerary, keeping in mind that we travel by public transport and rent bikes or motorbikes when needed. We also like to take our time!
So far, we’ve only booked our flight tickets:
1 Paris – HO CHI MINH
2 & 3 Visit HO CHI MINH
4 Day trip to Cu Chi
5 Transfer Ho Chi Minh / Cat Tien
6 & 7 Cat Tien
8 Transfer Cat Tien / Cai Be
9 & 10 Cai Be
11 Transfer Cai Be / Vinh Long or Binh Island
12 Vinh Long or Binh Island
13 Day trip to Sa Dec
14 Bus transfer Vinh Long / Can Tho
15 & 16 Can Tho
17 Transfer Can Tho / Chau Doc
18 & 19 Chau Doc
20 Transfer Chau Doc / Ha Tien
21 & 22 Ha Tien
23 Boat transfer to PHU QUOC
24, 25 & 26 PHU QUOC
27 Flight to Paris
Actually, we’re on a rhythm of 1 transfer day and 2 visit days, which doesn’t fully satisfy us. That’s why we’re wondering: Is it possible to stay in one accommodation for visits to Cai Be, Binh Island, and Vinh Long (including our day trip to Sa Dec)? Do you see any other ways to adjust the itinerary? Any oversights? We also still need to look into the transfer details. Thanks for your tips! fg
Actually, we’re on a rhythm of 1 transfer day and 2 visit days, which doesn’t fully satisfy us. That’s why we’re wondering: Is it possible to stay in one accommodation for visits to Cai Be, Binh Island, and Vinh Long (including our day trip to Sa Dec)? Do you see any other ways to adjust the itinerary? Any oversights? We also still need to look into the transfer details. Thanks for your tips! fg
Bonjour à tous, Nous sommes partis en 2017 faire l'ouest américain, avec beaucoup de vos conseils et indications. Vous nous avez bien aidé.
En 2018, nous avons fait le Vietnam du nord… Quel régal.
Et voila qu'en 2020 nous avons envie de faire le Vietnam du Sud.
Nous partons 15 jours par nos propres moyens , bien sur.
Nous allons certainement avoir besoin de vos lumières.
Nous partons en Mars 2020... Je pense que la saison est assez propice ?
En attendant je vais dévorer vos carnets de voyage et revenir vers vous.
Merci beaucoup de votre expérience.
Bonjour,
je suis en train de faire le planning pour notre voyage du Delta du Mekong en janvier2020.
J'ai déjà pu trouver la première partie, c'est à dire le nord et Hanoi puis Phu Quoc. Nous rentrons donc de Phu Quoc le 3 Janvier et nous voulons faire de Ha Tien, en bus à Rach Gia, puis en speedboat sur le canal jusqu'à Ca Mau, monter vers Soc Trang en bus ou si cela existe en canalboat, vers Can Tho, puis Vinh Long -marché flottant de Cai Be, Ben Tre pour finir à Ho Chi Minh 2-3 jours. Nous ne parlons pas le vietnamien, mais anglais et aurons un Translator comme petite aide. Qui peut nous donner des adresses et infos pour avoir un maximum de belles choses à voir? Merci pour vos infos
Bonjour,
De retour du Laos avec un vol sur Saïgon il me restera 3 ,4 ou 5 jours pour faire un tour dans le delta du Mékong . ( Aller retour sur Saïgon ) J'aimerais m'arrêter dans les lieux que vous pensez intéressants et parcourir, de- ci , de-là quand c'est possible, la campagne à vélo, loger si possible chez l'habitant ( "maison d'hôtes" homestays.) voir des marchés etc......Si vous avez un itinéraire à me suggérer des lieux à ne pas manquer et des adresses de homestays j'attends vos conseils. PS: J'utiliserai les transports en commun, bus et taxis...
De retour du Laos avec un vol sur Saïgon il me restera 3 ,4 ou 5 jours pour faire un tour dans le delta du Mékong . ( Aller retour sur Saïgon ) J'aimerais m'arrêter dans les lieux que vous pensez intéressants et parcourir, de- ci , de-là quand c'est possible, la campagne à vélo, loger si possible chez l'habitant ( "maison d'hôtes" homestays.) voir des marchés etc......Si vous avez un itinéraire à me suggérer des lieux à ne pas manquer et des adresses de homestays j'attends vos conseils. PS: J'utiliserai les transports en commun, bus et taxis...
We’re heading to Vietnam for 3 weeks from January 17th to February 6th. In addition to the Mekong Delta and the central region, we’d like to spend some time by the sea. We’re torn between visiting the islands of Hon Son/Nam Du/(+Phu Quoc?) or choosing Con Dao Island. We’re hesitant because we’ve read that the sea around Con Dao can be rough and not great for swimming at this time of year (and that boats might be canceled). Could you share your thoughts? Thanks
POUR LE VIETNAM
Bonjour et merci de votre réponse .
Je suis à Nha Trang ( Hùng Vương, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000 ) et je voudrais aller à Vung Tau en bus ou autocars mais je suis très grand quels type choisir ????
Vung Tau : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !
HCMV : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !
Da Nang : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !
Vung Tau : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !
HCMV : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !
Da Nang : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !
Allo,
Actuellement au Vietnam, j’aimerais visiter la baie d’Along, mais je n’ai pas envie de passer une nuit sur un bateau, ni de faire du kayak, ni de pique-niquer sur une île... Je n’ai pas non plus envie de partir pour la journée depuis Hanoi et de passer plus de temps en transport que dans la baie.
Me rendre à Along ou à Cat Ba par mes propres moyens, et ensuite prendre directement un tour pour la journée, tout simplement, ça se fais-tu?
J’ai regardé dans les anciens posts, mais j’ai l’impression qu’absolument tout le monde y va en croisière...
Merci à l’avance,
Actuellement au Vietnam, j’aimerais visiter la baie d’Along, mais je n’ai pas envie de passer une nuit sur un bateau, ni de faire du kayak, ni de pique-niquer sur une île... Je n’ai pas non plus envie de partir pour la journée depuis Hanoi et de passer plus de temps en transport que dans la baie.
Me rendre à Along ou à Cat Ba par mes propres moyens, et ensuite prendre directement un tour pour la journée, tout simplement, ça se fais-tu?
J’ai regardé dans les anciens posts, mais j’ai l’impression qu’absolument tout le monde y va en croisière...
Merci à l’avance,
Hello everyone,
we’re planning a trip to Vietnam at the end of June 2026 for at least two weeks.
Our goal is to avoid rushing around too much and take our time, focusing on nature, hiking, and getting to know the locals.
Here’s my first draft itinerary:
Arrival and departure from Hanoi
Sapa and its surrounding area
Tam Coc – the "land Halong Bay"
and Ninh Binh...
Halong Bay (maritime)
Cat Ba Island...
I’d love to hear your thoughts, advice, and feedback.
Looking forward to reading your replies.
Cédric
Bonjour, je voudrais aller 3 ou 4 jours sur le Delta Mékong (en mai). Possible seule ou c'est mieux de passer par une agence (pas trop chère). Itinéraire souhaité : Sa Dec, Ben tre, my tho, cai be, can tho. J'habite à HCMC. A plus, bonne journée
DANANG
A big city in the midst of an economic boom. The setting is stunning, with its large bay, the Son Tra Peninsula, and the Annamite Mountains on the horizon.
Where to stay and eat? Da Nang is a bustling business hub, so hotels are pricier and often fully booked. I was lucky to find a motorbike taxi driver who, after six full hotels, took me to Mai Son Hotel, 113 Nguyen Van Linh, a spotless 2-star place. Plus, right next door, there’s a great restaurant that seems popular with locals, and a good Chinese restaurant just a 5-minute walk away, Phi Lu (178 Nguyen Van Linh), recommended by the *Guide du Routard*. So, I’d definitely recommend this hotel. For a pricier option, the very Christian Dai A Hotel, near the tiny pink cathedral, is nice, but why pay more?
Actually, why stay in Da Nang when the gorgeous Hoi An is just 34 km to the south?
What to see? - The lovely Cham Museum (small, takes at most an hour) - The climb up Son Tra Peninsula (great views of the whole area) - The “tour” of the peninsula—quotation marks because the road stops two-thirds of the way. There’s an interesting little museum on the left before reaching the base of the huge statue, the Đong Đinh (large entrance on the left side of the hill), with traditional houses in the jungle holding artifacts over 2,000 years old (Sa Huynh culture; if you’re interested, check out the small Sa Huynh Museum in Hoi An, just before the Japanese Bridge). However, the big Linh Ung Pagoda is just colorful concrete! A beautiful resort, the Son Tra Beach Resort and Spa, sits on a pristine beach and isn’t too expensive: $120 for a garden room and $200–$270 for duplexes with a pool, where you can sleep six. Before reaching the resort, you’ll find two excellent seafood restaurants with large beachfront terraces on your right. - On the way to Hoi An, Marble Mountain, where I loved the village of marble sculpture workshops, the pretty pagodas and caves, and the stunning view from the top of the last promontory (the stairs are steep!). However, you can skip the famous China Beach and its resorts—all pretentious and expensive, not to mention the ones under construction on both sides of the road (they’re multiplying like crazy!). So, when traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An, I recommend two stops: the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain. - The beautiful drive to the Hai Van Pass (there weren’t any clouds!), offering spectacular views of the Da Nang region to the south and the coast to the north. The descent leads to the fishing village and beach of Lang Co, which is lovely but destined for rampant resort development, judging by the huge projects advertised on billboards along the road after the village. - Some affordable guesthouses ($15) and big resorts, including the lovely Lang Co Beach Resort, with a large pool and great value given the beautiful gardens and elegant bungalows. Recommended in Lang Co: lunch at one of the two stilt restaurants over the lagoon—great views and fresh seafood.
The public bus to Hoi An, 34 km south of Da Nang, takes 45 minutes for 50,000 dong. There’s one every half hour.
HOI AN This is a “must-see” for so many reasons: stunning old houses, temples, and pagodas; a colorful daily open-air and covered market near the bridge; charming little streets in the old quarter—especially at night, with all the multicolored lanterns and riverside restaurant terraces, it’s very romantic. The local food is delicious, the people are friendly and kind, there are two beautiful beaches, and attractions like the Cham ruins of My Son. Some say Hoi An is overrun with tourists and should be avoided. That’s true for the historic center and An Bang Beach, but not at all once you step outside.
WHERE TO STAY For a 2-star option, I recommend Ngo House Villa (99 Nguyen Phuc Tan St), very quiet on the island just across from the Old Quarter: 3-star rooms + suites, a large “Family” room, and a nice pool, all for $20 ($40 for the “Family” room). The same charming owner has a second hotel 20 meters away (No. 74), Phan Ngô, which is older but has a large terrace and a small pool—I prefer this one. For 3 stars, Thuy Duong 3 (92 Ba Trieu) is perfect, with a pool and garden ($40–$60). A bit pricier but great is A Han on Phan Bai Chau, with a large garden and terrace restaurant.
For those with a bigger budget, I recommend two riverside spots with rooms, suites, and pools, priced at $200–$350: the secluded Coco River Resort (formerly Ancient House River, with a large wooden terrace for romantic dinners by the river) and Anantara, (formerly Heritage), with bungalows close to the old town—but pricey.
Outside the city, my favorite hotel is Villa Loan, the new place from the famous Loan of Tam Coc, very quiet in the countryside, 15 minutes by bike from Old Hoi An and An Bang Beach. Beautiful rooms ($35), a Family room with two double beds ($55), two 65 m² twins that can sleep six (two large beds + two single beds—$80), a terrace restaurant, and a lovely pool. Prices include a buffet breakfast and a bike.
Also great is Daisy Anbang on An Bang Beach, elegant with a pool and beach just 50 meters away (skip the Aira next door—too expensive).
WHERE TO EAT Hoi An is Vietnam’s culinary capital. For Vietnamese food, I recommend Dao Tien, 21 Phan Bai Chau. No surprise—the chef is a former chef at the luxury 4-star Victoria Hoi An, a solid reference. The restaurant now has a beautiful terrace by the river (take the alley on the right side of the main street Dao Tien). Plus, you’re doing a good deed: a large part of the profits goes toward educating underprivileged children—one year of free hospitality, cooking, and English training, followed by job placement in local establishments. Madame Hien Hoi An (formerly Co Mai), 2 Nguyen Thai Hoc (left of the market), is another great spot—the chef is Didier Corlou, formerly of the famous *Porte d’Annam* and *Madame Hien* in Hanoi (closed in March 2022 due to COVID, so foreign tourists are still scarce). Also worth checking out is Secret Garden, in the Phuong Minh An alley (entrance at 60 Le Loi), set in a beautiful space. One of my favorites is Madam Kieu, 43 Nguyen Phuc Chu, right on the river across from the little bridge—very elegant with excellent Vietnamese cuisine. Unfortunately, all the restaurants on this esplanade blast “music” (boom boom boom yeah yeah yeah) in the evenings, so it’s impossible to talk—go for lunch instead.
For a break from Vietnamese food, try Good Morning Vietnam, a ridiculous name for an excellent Italian restaurant (11 Le Loi). The cheerful chef is from Bologna, the “Lyon of Italy”: lasagna like an Italian *mama*’s, delicious tagliatelle ai porcini (porcini mushrooms imported from Italy), and a divine homemade tiramisu (pro tip: order a grappa and drizzle a few drops on the tiramisu). It’s also one of the few places where you can get an excellent bottle of red wine for 350,000 dong instead of the usual 600,000–800,000 dong (South African Robertson Chapel). Another gem: the Japanese restaurant Samurai Kitchen (no sushi, but divine gyoza), 21 Phan Chau Trinh—the street on the right side of the market when you turn your back to the river. Finally, Ganesh, which I consider the best Indian restaurant in Vietnam (99 Tran Hung Dao St).
At An Bang, there are plenty of beachfront restaurants. The two best are the large one at the far right of the parking lot (huge seafood selection) and the fantastic La Luna d’Autumno, owned by the same person as the Italian restaurant of the same name, once considered the best in Vietnam but closed in 2020 due to COVID. Divine pizzas, including the vegetariana.
WHAT TO VISIT The Japanese Bridge and all the old Chinese houses, temples, and pagodas in the three historic streets. Don’t miss the extraordinary gallery-museum of the great French photographer Réhahn, the Precious Heritage Museum at 26 Phan Boi Chau. His remarkable photo collection—including the famous shot of the little Cham girl with clear blue eyes—has graced the covers of many magazines. His Montagnard Museum is a wonder, with a larger collection of tribal women’s costumes than the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. Free entry.
THE BEACHES Cua Dai Beach has mostly disappeared, a victim of the waves, except in a few spots. The beautiful An Bang Beach remains, with great beachfront restaurants, or you can head to Cham Island.
MY SON A beautiful complex of Cham ruins surrounded by mountains, 50 km southwest of Hoi An via a scenic road. You can rent a motorbike, take a motorbike taxi, or join a half-day organized tour. It’s best to go in the afternoon—less crowded than in the morning.
CHAM ISLANDS (Cu Lao Cham) Wow, I loved it! It reminded me of St. Barts 35 years ago. The archipelago, 19 km from Hoi An, consists of eight small islands within the Cu Lao Cham Marine Reserve, declared a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO. The largest and only inhabited island, Hon Lao (Pearl Island), covers 1,317 hectares, and its highest peak reaches 517 meters. Hon Lao has two villages: Bai Lang, where the boats from Hoi An dock, and the charming little fishing port of Bai Huong. Part of the island is a military zone, so only the east coast is accessible to tourists.
To get there, you have three options: - The public boat (100,000 dong) that leaves from in front of Café des Amis at 7:30 AM. The catch is it returns to Hoi An at noon, so to enjoy the charm of the place, you’ll need to spend a night on the island (which I highly recommend). - Organized tours by Cham Diving Club, with two options: diving or snorkeling only. - A private speedboat, but it’s not cheap: $200 for the day!
Note: Even if the weather seems fine, the large public boat won’t leave if the sea is too rough. The only solution is to go to the port around 7:30 AM and check (easy, since it brings all the supplies for the island’s locals—if it’s leaving, it’ll be loading up). Avoid weekends—it gets swarmed with locals.
Small coves with dreamy beaches, as they say. Two are very close to Bai Lang: one to the left (facing the village), Bai Ong, lined with restaurants, and a tiny one to the right of the village. The other two beaches, including Bai Chong and the little fishing port of Bai Huong, are accessible by motorbike or boat. I recommend renting a motorbike (biking is tough due to steep hills) and taking the road that overlooks the coast—it’s stunning.
Great diving. The Cham Diving Club is superbly organized by a very friendly Italian, Lodovico, and two French guys (www.chamislanddiving.com).
When you arrive at Bai Lang’s pier, they’ll offer you TWO family-run guesthouses in the village. There are also homestays, but they’re really basic (usually bamboo mats on wooden planks as beds), no English or French is spoken, and locals speak a dialect that’s hard to understand even if you’re decent at Vietnamese. Anyway, I don’t recommend staying in Bai Lang because of the public loudspeakers. Two options if you want a quiet night: - A small guesthouse facing the tiny rice field on the way to Bai Ong Beach. Very clean rooms and a large terrace overlooking the “rice field.” 300,000 dong, with meals available on the terrace. Nha Nghi Vu Truong Tel: 235 386 4783 Mobile: 01 67 76 63 110. - Homestays in the little fishing port of Bai Huong.
Where to stay and eat? Da Nang is a bustling business hub, so hotels are pricier and often fully booked. I was lucky to find a motorbike taxi driver who, after six full hotels, took me to Mai Son Hotel, 113 Nguyen Van Linh, a spotless 2-star place. Plus, right next door, there’s a great restaurant that seems popular with locals, and a good Chinese restaurant just a 5-minute walk away, Phi Lu (178 Nguyen Van Linh), recommended by the *Guide du Routard*. So, I’d definitely recommend this hotel. For a pricier option, the very Christian Dai A Hotel, near the tiny pink cathedral, is nice, but why pay more?
Actually, why stay in Da Nang when the gorgeous Hoi An is just 34 km to the south?
What to see? - The lovely Cham Museum (small, takes at most an hour) - The climb up Son Tra Peninsula (great views of the whole area) - The “tour” of the peninsula—quotation marks because the road stops two-thirds of the way. There’s an interesting little museum on the left before reaching the base of the huge statue, the Đong Đinh (large entrance on the left side of the hill), with traditional houses in the jungle holding artifacts over 2,000 years old (Sa Huynh culture; if you’re interested, check out the small Sa Huynh Museum in Hoi An, just before the Japanese Bridge). However, the big Linh Ung Pagoda is just colorful concrete! A beautiful resort, the Son Tra Beach Resort and Spa, sits on a pristine beach and isn’t too expensive: $120 for a garden room and $200–$270 for duplexes with a pool, where you can sleep six. Before reaching the resort, you’ll find two excellent seafood restaurants with large beachfront terraces on your right. - On the way to Hoi An, Marble Mountain, where I loved the village of marble sculpture workshops, the pretty pagodas and caves, and the stunning view from the top of the last promontory (the stairs are steep!). However, you can skip the famous China Beach and its resorts—all pretentious and expensive, not to mention the ones under construction on both sides of the road (they’re multiplying like crazy!). So, when traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An, I recommend two stops: the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain. - The beautiful drive to the Hai Van Pass (there weren’t any clouds!), offering spectacular views of the Da Nang region to the south and the coast to the north. The descent leads to the fishing village and beach of Lang Co, which is lovely but destined for rampant resort development, judging by the huge projects advertised on billboards along the road after the village. - Some affordable guesthouses ($15) and big resorts, including the lovely Lang Co Beach Resort, with a large pool and great value given the beautiful gardens and elegant bungalows. Recommended in Lang Co: lunch at one of the two stilt restaurants over the lagoon—great views and fresh seafood.
The public bus to Hoi An, 34 km south of Da Nang, takes 45 minutes for 50,000 dong. There’s one every half hour.
HOI AN This is a “must-see” for so many reasons: stunning old houses, temples, and pagodas; a colorful daily open-air and covered market near the bridge; charming little streets in the old quarter—especially at night, with all the multicolored lanterns and riverside restaurant terraces, it’s very romantic. The local food is delicious, the people are friendly and kind, there are two beautiful beaches, and attractions like the Cham ruins of My Son. Some say Hoi An is overrun with tourists and should be avoided. That’s true for the historic center and An Bang Beach, but not at all once you step outside.
WHERE TO STAY For a 2-star option, I recommend Ngo House Villa (99 Nguyen Phuc Tan St), very quiet on the island just across from the Old Quarter: 3-star rooms + suites, a large “Family” room, and a nice pool, all for $20 ($40 for the “Family” room). The same charming owner has a second hotel 20 meters away (No. 74), Phan Ngô, which is older but has a large terrace and a small pool—I prefer this one. For 3 stars, Thuy Duong 3 (92 Ba Trieu) is perfect, with a pool and garden ($40–$60). A bit pricier but great is A Han on Phan Bai Chau, with a large garden and terrace restaurant.
For those with a bigger budget, I recommend two riverside spots with rooms, suites, and pools, priced at $200–$350: the secluded Coco River Resort (formerly Ancient House River, with a large wooden terrace for romantic dinners by the river) and Anantara, (formerly Heritage), with bungalows close to the old town—but pricey.
Outside the city, my favorite hotel is Villa Loan, the new place from the famous Loan of Tam Coc, very quiet in the countryside, 15 minutes by bike from Old Hoi An and An Bang Beach. Beautiful rooms ($35), a Family room with two double beds ($55), two 65 m² twins that can sleep six (two large beds + two single beds—$80), a terrace restaurant, and a lovely pool. Prices include a buffet breakfast and a bike.
Also great is Daisy Anbang on An Bang Beach, elegant with a pool and beach just 50 meters away (skip the Aira next door—too expensive).
WHERE TO EAT Hoi An is Vietnam’s culinary capital. For Vietnamese food, I recommend Dao Tien, 21 Phan Bai Chau. No surprise—the chef is a former chef at the luxury 4-star Victoria Hoi An, a solid reference. The restaurant now has a beautiful terrace by the river (take the alley on the right side of the main street Dao Tien). Plus, you’re doing a good deed: a large part of the profits goes toward educating underprivileged children—one year of free hospitality, cooking, and English training, followed by job placement in local establishments. Madame Hien Hoi An (formerly Co Mai), 2 Nguyen Thai Hoc (left of the market), is another great spot—the chef is Didier Corlou, formerly of the famous *Porte d’Annam* and *Madame Hien* in Hanoi (closed in March 2022 due to COVID, so foreign tourists are still scarce). Also worth checking out is Secret Garden, in the Phuong Minh An alley (entrance at 60 Le Loi), set in a beautiful space. One of my favorites is Madam Kieu, 43 Nguyen Phuc Chu, right on the river across from the little bridge—very elegant with excellent Vietnamese cuisine. Unfortunately, all the restaurants on this esplanade blast “music” (boom boom boom yeah yeah yeah) in the evenings, so it’s impossible to talk—go for lunch instead.
For a break from Vietnamese food, try Good Morning Vietnam, a ridiculous name for an excellent Italian restaurant (11 Le Loi). The cheerful chef is from Bologna, the “Lyon of Italy”: lasagna like an Italian *mama*’s, delicious tagliatelle ai porcini (porcini mushrooms imported from Italy), and a divine homemade tiramisu (pro tip: order a grappa and drizzle a few drops on the tiramisu). It’s also one of the few places where you can get an excellent bottle of red wine for 350,000 dong instead of the usual 600,000–800,000 dong (South African Robertson Chapel). Another gem: the Japanese restaurant Samurai Kitchen (no sushi, but divine gyoza), 21 Phan Chau Trinh—the street on the right side of the market when you turn your back to the river. Finally, Ganesh, which I consider the best Indian restaurant in Vietnam (99 Tran Hung Dao St).
At An Bang, there are plenty of beachfront restaurants. The two best are the large one at the far right of the parking lot (huge seafood selection) and the fantastic La Luna d’Autumno, owned by the same person as the Italian restaurant of the same name, once considered the best in Vietnam but closed in 2020 due to COVID. Divine pizzas, including the vegetariana.
WHAT TO VISIT The Japanese Bridge and all the old Chinese houses, temples, and pagodas in the three historic streets. Don’t miss the extraordinary gallery-museum of the great French photographer Réhahn, the Precious Heritage Museum at 26 Phan Boi Chau. His remarkable photo collection—including the famous shot of the little Cham girl with clear blue eyes—has graced the covers of many magazines. His Montagnard Museum is a wonder, with a larger collection of tribal women’s costumes than the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. Free entry.
THE BEACHES Cua Dai Beach has mostly disappeared, a victim of the waves, except in a few spots. The beautiful An Bang Beach remains, with great beachfront restaurants, or you can head to Cham Island.
MY SON A beautiful complex of Cham ruins surrounded by mountains, 50 km southwest of Hoi An via a scenic road. You can rent a motorbike, take a motorbike taxi, or join a half-day organized tour. It’s best to go in the afternoon—less crowded than in the morning.
CHAM ISLANDS (Cu Lao Cham) Wow, I loved it! It reminded me of St. Barts 35 years ago. The archipelago, 19 km from Hoi An, consists of eight small islands within the Cu Lao Cham Marine Reserve, declared a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO. The largest and only inhabited island, Hon Lao (Pearl Island), covers 1,317 hectares, and its highest peak reaches 517 meters. Hon Lao has two villages: Bai Lang, where the boats from Hoi An dock, and the charming little fishing port of Bai Huong. Part of the island is a military zone, so only the east coast is accessible to tourists.
To get there, you have three options: - The public boat (100,000 dong) that leaves from in front of Café des Amis at 7:30 AM. The catch is it returns to Hoi An at noon, so to enjoy the charm of the place, you’ll need to spend a night on the island (which I highly recommend). - Organized tours by Cham Diving Club, with two options: diving or snorkeling only. - A private speedboat, but it’s not cheap: $200 for the day!
Note: Even if the weather seems fine, the large public boat won’t leave if the sea is too rough. The only solution is to go to the port around 7:30 AM and check (easy, since it brings all the supplies for the island’s locals—if it’s leaving, it’ll be loading up). Avoid weekends—it gets swarmed with locals.
Small coves with dreamy beaches, as they say. Two are very close to Bai Lang: one to the left (facing the village), Bai Ong, lined with restaurants, and a tiny one to the right of the village. The other two beaches, including Bai Chong and the little fishing port of Bai Huong, are accessible by motorbike or boat. I recommend renting a motorbike (biking is tough due to steep hills) and taking the road that overlooks the coast—it’s stunning.
Great diving. The Cham Diving Club is superbly organized by a very friendly Italian, Lodovico, and two French guys (www.chamislanddiving.com).
When you arrive at Bai Lang’s pier, they’ll offer you TWO family-run guesthouses in the village. There are also homestays, but they’re really basic (usually bamboo mats on wooden planks as beds), no English or French is spoken, and locals speak a dialect that’s hard to understand even if you’re decent at Vietnamese. Anyway, I don’t recommend staying in Bai Lang because of the public loudspeakers. Two options if you want a quiet night: - A small guesthouse facing the tiny rice field on the way to Bai Ong Beach. Very clean rooms and a large terrace overlooking the “rice field.” 300,000 dong, with meals available on the terrace. Nha Nghi Vu Truong Tel: 235 386 4783 Mobile: 01 67 76 63 110. - Homestays in the little fishing port of Bai Huong.
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Bonjour
Nous partons 9j dans le nord du vietnam du 11 au 20 février 2020 avec des enfants de 12 et 9ans et j'aurais voulu des conseils sur le circuit. J'ai bien conscience que ce n'est pas la meilleure période pour visiter le nord : froid et brume. J'avais pensé faire les classiques, sur 9j je vais avoir du mal à sortir des sentiers battus je pense : - 2j hanoi, - 2j baie d'along ; j'hésite à réserver avant de partir....vaut-il mieux que je m'adapte sur place en fonction du temps ? - 1j baie terrestre... - 2j sapa ? au vu de la période, est ce que ça vaut le coup ? je n'ai jamais vu de rizière ni les garçons...on m'a conseillé le topas eco lodge - 1j. montagne des parfums suis preneuse d'idées adaptées à cette saison. autre question : je suppose que la fête du têt sera terminée ?
merci
Nous partons 9j dans le nord du vietnam du 11 au 20 février 2020 avec des enfants de 12 et 9ans et j'aurais voulu des conseils sur le circuit. J'ai bien conscience que ce n'est pas la meilleure période pour visiter le nord : froid et brume. J'avais pensé faire les classiques, sur 9j je vais avoir du mal à sortir des sentiers battus je pense : - 2j hanoi, - 2j baie d'along ; j'hésite à réserver avant de partir....vaut-il mieux que je m'adapte sur place en fonction du temps ? - 1j baie terrestre... - 2j sapa ? au vu de la période, est ce que ça vaut le coup ? je n'ai jamais vu de rizière ni les garçons...on m'a conseillé le topas eco lodge - 1j. montagne des parfums suis preneuse d'idées adaptées à cette saison. autre question : je suppose que la fête du têt sera terminée ?
merci
Hi there,
Does anyone know if it's possible to travel from Thailand to Cambodia by boat? If so, where do the boats depart from and arrive, and can you get a Cambodian visa on arrival?
Thanks (and happy travels)!
Martine
Does anyone know if it's possible to travel from Thailand to Cambodia by boat? If so, where do the boats depart from and arrive, and can you get a Cambodian visa on arrival?
Thanks (and happy travels)!
Martine
Bonjour,
Hier matin pris à 07.30 am Bayon vip bus (aussi appelée Golden Bayon) de PP à Sihanoukville. Billet acheté la veille à leur bureau derrière le marché central. Siège solo n°11 réservé à l'achat)
Ai choisi cet horaire car plus pratique pour arriver fin de matinée et parce qu'ils m'ont dit qu'à cet horaire, c'était les petits minibus (comme sur la photo)
Y être pour 07h15.Prix 11 USD
Partie à l'heure et arrivée 12h15 (le trafic était fluide) avec 2 arrêts pour toilettes ou snacks, un de 10 mns, l'autre de 20 mns) soit 4h45 de trajet total. Confortable. Bon conducteur. Clim. Parfait
Leur bureau arrivée à Sihanoukville est sur une grande place, pratique, car à 10 mns à pied de l'embarcadère.
A l'embarcadère, acheté billet one way 12 $ pour Samloen (Saracen Bay) avec C. T. V. G (voir photo ). N'ai pas voulu prendre l'aller retour revenant un peu moins cher au cas où je veuille utiliser une autre Cie au retour, selon les horaires)
Bateau environ 30 passagers, rapide, 30 mns. Arrivée 14h30
CONCLUSION Très satisfaite de ces 2 Cies
HEBERGEMENT
Onederz Hostel (voir leur site Web, ils ont plusieurs GH sur la région, dont PP) à 8 mns de la jetée. Très satisfait de ce choix, car bord de très belle plage, convivial, beaucoup d'endroits où buller dans des hamacs ou autre, restaurant bon et pas cher (4$plat copieux), bar (bière 0,75$), wifi parfaite, dortoirs ou chambres, billard, bonne ambiance. Résa par leur site ou Agoda). A partir de 7 $/nuit
JE RECOMMANDE CES TROIS PRESTATAIRES
Bonne journée
Bjr,
Est-il possible de prendre un bateau à Kep (Cambodge) pour aller à Phu Quoc ? ou faut-il aller de Kep à Ha Tien en minibus pour prendre le bateau ? J'y serai début janvier2020 .
Merci à l'avance
Laura
Bonjour,
Notre périple en Asie va nous emmener jusqu'à Con Dao mi-avril 2020. Nous avons vu que c'était un archipel d'îles. Est-il possible de trouver des bateaux pour se balader entre ces îles ? Quelle est la durée idéale pour y séjourner ? Nous hésitons entre 2 ou 3 jours pleins... Merci à tous !!
Notre périple en Asie va nous emmener jusqu'à Con Dao mi-avril 2020. Nous avons vu que c'était un archipel d'îles. Est-il possible de trouver des bateaux pour se balader entre ces îles ? Quelle est la durée idéale pour y séjourner ? Nous hésitons entre 2 ou 3 jours pleins... Merci à tous !!
Hi everyone,
We’d like to travel to Con Dao Island by boat from Can Tho. The return trip will be from Con Dao to Vung Tau.
We can’t find any ferry info online. Has anyone here done this route before? Thanks in advance for any tips!
We’d like to travel to Con Dao Island by boat from Can Tho. The return trip will be from Con Dao to Vung Tau.
We can’t find any ferry info online. Has anyone here done this route before? Thanks in advance for any tips!
Hi there,
After arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of March 26, where I think I’ll stay for maybe two days (or more?), we’d like to spend a few days in the Mekong Delta.
Is it better to stay in one place (Vinh Long, Cai Be, My Tho, An Binh, etc.) and take boat trips every day, or split our time between two or three spots, which means changing accommodation and moving our luggage around? Of course, agencies offer 3- or 5-day tours from Ho Chi Minh City, but are they really worth it, both financially and in terms of the visits themselves?
What’s your experience with this? How did you do it, and if you had to do it again? Any tips?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dominique
We got back enchanted from a 6-week trip to Cambodia!
Our itinerary: Kampot - Kampong Chhnang - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri) - Banlung (Ratanakiri) - Kratie - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh.
We traveled by bus, minivan, boat (between Battambang and Siem Reap), overnight bus, scooter, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw for shorter distances. We stayed in guesthouses, homestays, and even in the jungle during a trek.
While the Angkor temples are fabulous, it’s the people you should visit Cambodia for—the "Land of Smiles" truly lives up to its nickname! Tourists gather in Angkor but are quite rare elsewhere, even though the country is easy to travel around.
I won’t describe our trip in detail but instead highlight a few favorite moments.
From Kampot, don’t hesitate to head out around 6 AM to see the fishermen return and their wives selling their catch (just 10 minutes away by the coast). Guaranteed picturesque!
In Battambang, known for its food scene, we discovered a cooking class with Smokin’ Pot (authentic Khmer cooking class). They pick you up from your guesthouse to shop for ingredients (we made fish amok and beef lok lak) at their village market, then cook and eat together. A private class—just the two of us! They also send the recipes via WhatsApp as a PDF. +855 12 821 400
In Siem Reap, I can recommend a francophone tuk-tuk driver who was very attentive to our wishes. We visited tourist spots but also more remote villages and local grilled-pork restaurants with him. He’s a wealth of information about local life, and chatting with him was a real pleasure—we left with regret! You can reach him on WhatsApp: Vung Hem, +855 96 614 0146.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Mondulkiri. Don’t expect a super dense jungle—it looks more like a forest similar to ours. But Nara, our Bunong ethnic guide, made the experience adventurous and ultimately very immersive! WhatsApp +855 86 630 489
Bee Bee’s Chalets homestay: If you pass through Banlung in Ratanakiri, we *loved* this family and their budget-friendly bungalows. Playing Uno, enjoying Nita’s cooking (ask for her fish amok—amazing!), it was a true homestay experience! Contact Nita on WhatsApp: +855 88 818 5525.
In Kratie, rent a scooter and follow the Mekong north for 40 km at your own pace. Being so close to the locals was a treat! Same goes for heading south if you have time.
Kampong Thom: Head 25 km out to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. Around a hundred monuments spread across three sites… and hardly anyone there!
A few practical tips: Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred. PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront). Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
A few practical tips: Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred. PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront). Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
Bonjour
Pour se rendre à Con Dao le moyen le plus simple reste l'avion depuis HCMC où Cantho si vous êtes en balade dans le Delta du Mékong.
Mais pour l'avion il faut réserver son billet plus d'une semaine à l'avance ce qui peut être contraignant.
Il y a donc maintenant une liaison par bateau rapide de la compagnie Phu Qoc Express au départ de Vung Tau
Départ à 8am chaque jour vendredi excepté, tarif 660 000VND en semaine 880 000VND le week-end.
On peut acheter son billet en ligne ou au terminal de Vung Tau 9 Duong Le Long.
Voici le lien vers le site avec toutes les informations.
http://phuquocexpressboat.com/en/tour/vungtau/
Bonjour.
Je cherche à savoir s'il est possible de louer un vélo (exclusivement, pas de scooter) à Koh Rong.
Si oui, c'est quel ordre de prix ?
Sinon je suppose qu'il n'y a que le bateau pour rejoindre les autres plages ? Est-ce que ce sont des « bus » (collectifs donc moins chers) ou des « taxis » (privatisés donc plus chers) ?
Merci.
Je cherche à savoir s'il est possible de louer un vélo (exclusivement, pas de scooter) à Koh Rong.
Si oui, c'est quel ordre de prix ?
Sinon je suppose qu'il n'y a que le bateau pour rejoindre les autres plages ? Est-ce que ce sont des « bus » (collectifs donc moins chers) ou des « taxis » (privatisés donc plus chers) ?
Merci.
Hi everyone!
I’ve booked flights to Phnom Penh for August 26 (no layover in the Emirates as a precaution...). We arrive on Sunday, August 2 in the morning and leave on August 19 around 9 PM (also from Phnom Penh). We’re a couple traveling with three kids aged 9 to 16.
Among the many questions I have about our itinerary, a few are standing out:
If we arrive in Phnom Penh exhausted, I imagine we’ll need to stay one night there before heading to Siem Reap... but how much time should we spend there to enjoy Angkor in good conditions? Then, Mondulkiri or Battambang? (Because I don’t want it to be a total rush, changing accommodation every two days and praying that bus transfers or private drivers go as planned...). Where does Tonlé Sap Lake fit into all this? And if we end with a beach stay: is Koh Rong a must, or is there another spot? Also, what about the return logistics: should we spend the night before our flight in Phnom Penh to be safe... or do we do everything on August 19... like taking a boat and then the road from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, risking missing our flight if anything goes wrong?
Anyway, a huge thank you in advance for your valuable tips and feedback!










