This cruise trip in Vietnam will bring you to explore a diversity of Vietnam Mekong, including fishermen life on the Mekong Delta, Sampan tour into Xeo Quit, colourful Cai Rang floating market, the way of life of the Cham minority with their colorful traditional woven textiles…Itinerary brief:
Day 1 :Saturday : Saigon - CaiBe – VinhLong – TraOn
Day 2 Sunday : Tra On - Cantho
Day 3 Monday : LongXuyen – ChoMoi – Chaudoc
Day 4 Tuesday : Chau Doc - boat to Phnompenh
Day 5 Wedsday : Phnompenh boat to Siemriep
Day 6 Thursday : Angkor Wat
Day 7 Friday: Departure
Option 1 : Weekly departure (on every Saturday)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Mekong Delta) – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh- Angkor Siem Reap
Option 2 : Weekly departure (on Thursday)
Angkor Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Can Tho ( Mekong Delta ) - Vinh Long - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1 :Saturday : Saigon - CaiBe – VinhLong – TraOn ( L,D )
Pick up from your hotel in Saigon and depart for Mekong Delta
Arrival Mekong Delta we will board our sampan for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively Cai Be floating market. Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. Return to our boat.
Our boat sets sail and cruise through zizag cannales and river heading out to Cantho via Cho LACH while we enjoy lunch on board.
Arrival Cho LACH village we will go for a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities,especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer. Interaction with friendly people and meet with a host of smiling children. Our cruise continue to Traon. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise . A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches .Dinner and night e on board Le Cochinchine in TRAON.
Day 2 Sunday : Tra On - Cantho ( B,L,D )
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day we breakfast and set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on Bassac river. A small boat will take you to CaiRang floating market. One of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats bargaining and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek local houses and green orchards comes into your view. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise on board Le Cochinchine.
Dinner and overnight on board in Longxuyen.
Day 3 Monday : LongXuyen – ChoMoi – Chaudoc( B,L,D )
Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board. Visit Longxuyen floating market by small boats
intermingled through the water as vendors buy and sell their fruit. Visit a crocod
ile farm and promenade on OngHo island, see daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong (Bassac river), and small arroyos on the island. Noon approaching we return to Le Cochinchine boat and explore further. Lunch on board the area. Disembark and head to Chaudoc. Tonight we stay overnight at Victoria Chaudoc hotel in Chaudoc.Day 4 Tuesday : Chau Doc - boat to Phnompenh ( B,L,D )
This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing at 8am. The boat takes us along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. Arrival transfer our hotel in Phnompenh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit to Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace.
Overnight at Hotels in Phnom Penh.Day 5 Wedsday : Phnompenh boat to Siemriep ( B,L,D )
This morning there will be a transfer to Phompenh port for the boat ride to Siemriep. The boat winding our way on Tonlesap river, taking in such spectacular view of rural life on water. Arrival Siemriep, transfer to the hotel .Visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon.
Dinner and overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel.
Day 6 Thursday : Angkor Wat ( B,L,D )
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
Lunch at local restaurant. Aftenroon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.Overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel. in Siemriep
Lunch at local restaurant. Aftenroon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.Overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel. in Siemriep Day 7 Friday: Departure ( B )
At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap (if time permits).
Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.
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At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap (if time permits).
Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.
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| CATEGORIES | Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 | |
| 2p | 4-6 p | |
| Superior 3* | 1480 | 1388 |
| First Class 4* | 1580 | 1488 |
| Deluxe 5* | 1788 | 1688 |
| Packages Category | Phnom Penh Hotel | Siem Reap Hotel |
| Superior (3*) | Juliana Hotel similar | Princess Angkor similar |
| First Class (4*) | Sunway Hotel similar | Angkor Hotel similar |
| Deluxe Hotel (5*) | InterContinental similar | Sofitel Royal Angkor similar |
Trip included:
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel as requested
- Transfer in air-condition vehicle
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Full time escort by English speaking tour guide
- Private motorized boat & sampan on river
- Meals as mention the program ( B = Breakfast, L = Lunch )
- Free fruits, honey tea at orchard
- Entrance fee, music performance.
Trip Excluded :
- International flights
- International departure tax
- Visas and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Pre-post accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City
- Other meals & drinks
- Admission fees during free time
- Tips and gratuities
