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Phnom Penh - Saigon
Cruises 6 days
Highlights: Spend 6 days along one of the world's most
majestic rivers and discover the local lifestyle that still exists along the
mighty Mekong stretching from Cambodia to Vietnam.
This tour offers to you the romantic cruise on the Mekong River, to the
nostalgic, lively and colorful lives of Mekong River. Experience the
landscape bordering the Mekong river during enjoyable boat trip. Our
beautiful boat, made of natural tropical woods in traditional design, will
offer you a high standard of accommodation and comfort.
Destinations:
Phnom Penh | Koh Dek Chou | Chau Doc | Long
Xuyen | My Tho | Saigon
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Phnom Penh - Koh Dek Chou
Day 2: Chau Doc - Vietnamese border
Day 3: Chau Doc - Long Xuyen
Day 4: Long xuyen - Sa dec - Cai Be
Day 5: Cai be - My Tho
Day 6: My Tho - Saigon
Itinerary in details:
Day 1: Phnom Penh - Koh Dek Chou
Check-in at the boat-pier in Phnom Penh at 8:00 am.
Welcome on board and depart for our cruise on the Mekong River.
On the way to the Vietnamese border, stop on Koh Dek Chou Island for a two
hours walk in the village along the river.
O/N on board
Day 2: Vietnamese border - Chau Doc
Sail and cross the border into Vietnam in the morning. Arrive in Chau Doc
after lunch.
Disembark at Victoria Chau Doc hotel jetty. Visit a Cham village by small
boat, visit the market and Lady Chua Xu temple. Enjoy the diner on the
sundeck of boat.
O/N on Board
Day 3: Chau Doc - Long Xuyen
Sail thought small channels back to the Mekong River and visit the Kien An
Cung Pagoda. Stop at the main town along the Sa Dec river (passing by the
local house mentioned in l'Amanet, a film based on the novel by Marguerite
Duras), and visit the market.
Overnight on board
Day 4: Long Xuyen - Sa Dec
Sail in the morning to Vinh Long. By small boats, we cross Binh Hoa Phuoc
Islet covered by fruit trees and special gardens.
Back to the Mekong, we cruise in the floating market of Cai Be.
Overnight on board
Day 5: Cai Be - My Tho
Sail to Mytho. Panorama tour of the city: Visit the pagoda and the snake
farm followed by an excursion by small boat to Thoi Son Island.
Overnight on board
Day 6: My Tho - Saigon
Half day sailing through the small canals of Cho Gao and Nha Be to Saigon.
15.00 pm- Disembark at Dai Lo Ton quay before getting bus to Saigon..
Included:
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Full board (water, tea, coffee included)
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Accommodation in double cabin and in
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Double room in Victoria Chau Doc hotel
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Mentioned visits
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French or English speaking guide on board
Excluded:
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Transfers in Phnom Penh or in Saigon
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Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
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Visas
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Personal expenses and personal insurance
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