From the heights of the Himalayas to the southern coasts of the South China Sea, winding over 2,700 miles, the Mekong is much more than just irrigation for Indochina—everywhere it flows, it fascinates men and shapes their lives. Come take an expedition on this grand and plentiful “water snake,” from Ho Chi Minh City, still largely influenced by the French colonial days, to Phnom Penh, Tonle Sap Lake and Siem Reap, following the footsteps of Henri Mouhot. Our meditative trip takes you along the Mekong River on board a ship combining charm and colonial-style comfort.
From the bustling Vietnamese metropolis to the magnificent temples of Angkor. Discover your itinerary day by day.
The ship is all spruced up and ready for you. She departs for My Tho. Enjoy a refreshing ‘welcome drink’ and a briefing on the cruise. Welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
Embarking port: Saigon Port (Cang Nha Rong Port)
Meal: Dinner
The ship departs at the break of dawn. Begin the day with a sumptuous breakfast whilst the ship navigates delicately along the marvellous canal of Cho Gao. We arrive at My Tho. The ship drops anchor close to Thoi Son Island on the banks of a northern arm of the Mekong. My Tho, which means ‘fragrant herb’ draws thousands of tourists each year, eager to embrace the untouched beauty of the Mekong Delta. It is a prosperous city of some 100,000 inhabitants and is famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
The day begins with a sumptuous breakfast. You take in a short tour of Sa Dec before we transfer to Trung Vuong Primary School. We then continue our cruise to the Kien An Cung Pagoda.
We stroll around the bustling Sa Dec Market. The small city of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating in its unspoiled beauty and authenticity.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
The ship leaves at the break of dawn for the Vietnamese border at Vinh Xuong. Breakfast is served. Once formalities have been taken care of, we depart for Phnom Penh, with lunch served en route to the capital city. We arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon. Passengers are free to enjoy the city in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Breakfast is served before we depart for a tour of the Royal Palace, its Silver Pagoda and National Museum in the morning. We return to the ship for lunch and an in the afternoon we will visit the notorious Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the famed Russian Market. In the evening, you are entertained by the graceful and beguiling ‘Apsara Dance’, whilst you enjoy dinner onboard.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Breakfast is served before a morning at leisure. We depart Phnom Penh at 11.30am, with lunch served en route to Kampong Tralach. We visit the spectacular Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda before returning to the ship. Dinner is served onboard and the ship moors overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
At dawn, the ship sails for the port of Kampong Chhnang. Located some 56 miles northeast of Phnom Penh, the town of Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonlé Sap. It is famous for its fish farms and pottery. Not to be overlooked either are the products of the Thnot tree – a mellow-tasting, caramel-coloured sugar sold in large cakes and palm wine. The tree grows abundantly in the area and is one of Cambodia’s national symbols. Lunch on board as we set sail to Koh Chen.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
After breakfast on board, we will transfer you by air-conditioned bus to Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast
- Full board accommodation, including meals mentioned in the program, coffee, tea & drinking water.
- French or English speaking guide.
- Visits mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation from departure port to arrival port.
- Port fees.
- Wifi.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Visas if needed.
- Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program.
- Transfers from/to airport and hotels.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities for the crew/guides.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal.
Discover historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh.
Meet the locals and learn about their daily lives in Koh Chen, My Tho...
Trip Highlights
All meals included.
Refined local cuisine.
Headsets are included for excursions.
Official welcome from the captain and crew.
Onboard activities and/or lectures.
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance.
All port fees included.
Ship available for this cruise is Toum Tiou I.
Accommodation available for Pre and Post Cruise on request.
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* Prices are based on Double/Twin cabins located on the lower deck.