






From Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap
Duration: 8 days
Place: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Phnom Penh - Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Cham - Siem Reap
Meals: 7 Breakfast, 7 Lunch, 7 Dinner
Highlights
Sail through the heart of Southeast Asia on an 8-day Mekong cruise, exploring vibrant cultures, floating markets, and timeless river landscapes.
- Ho Chi Minh, the bustling city is bustling and restless...at its heart, its beautiful buildings remind us of its colonial history
- Mekong, tropical and aquatic exoticism! Our Mekong is the king of Indochina
- Phnom Penh is a smart capital, nicknamed the "pearl of Southeast Asia" during the colonial era, Phnom Penh is coming back to life after a painful past
- Kampong Cham: A stopover with lovely colonial buildings that give it a unique charm.
- Siem Reap with Angkor, meeting the history of the City of the Gods. An incomparable jewel in the heart of a devouring jungle, in an atmosphere respectful of an admirable past
Itinerary
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Pick – up from your hotel and transfer by a private car to the Jahan boat’s welcome lounge in HCM City.
Take a shared bus to My Tho (70 kilometers south of HCM City), where you'll explore the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta.
Check in to your private cabin.
Enjoy lunch onboard while the adventure along the Mekong River begins.
Enjoy the golden sunset over the Mekong Delta.
Join a welcome drink with canapés and prosecco.
During dinner, arrive at Tan Phong Island area near Cai Be, where we’ll anchor midstream.
Free evening or join some late – night entertainment.
Overnight on board.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner -
Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
- Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
- Visit Cai Be town to witness the manual production of rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine, and coconut candies production.
- Transfer to a local boat to Tan Phong Island, a smaller island in the middle of the vast Mekong.
- Visit a local family and their fruit garden to taste various kinds of tropical fruits.
- Take a buggy ride through the island to observe the local day to day life as it unfolds
- Visit another family’s house specializing in weaving of water hyacinth plants into artistic crafts by hand.
In the afternoon:
- Move to Sa Dec region and anchor near one of the larger islands in the Mekong known as Binh Thanh.
- Walk through the village to witness the traditional mat – making process.
- Meet a local elderly couple who have spent their entire lives on this island.
- Before dinner, join the Mekong Delta life presentation as the boat sails to Tan Chau for the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
- After breakfast, embark on an exploration of this area, renowned primarily for its aquaculture.
- Boarding “xelois” (the Vietnamese word for rickshaws) in Tan Chau.
- Visit the local market to witness residents’ morning shopping routines.
- Visit Cao Dai temple and meet a priest to learn about their unique beliefs.
- Visit a local family – operated fish farm to gain insights into managing this unique business.
- Back to the boat.
In the afternoon:
- Continue your journey as the ship ascends the river, crossing into Cambodia and heading towards Phnom Penh.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing with a spa treatment, relax on the sun deck, unwind on your private balcony, or join a culinary workshop.
- Listen to the captain share an interesting story about "his" river.
- The boat docks at Phnom Penh, either mid – stream or at the pier.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Welcome to Phnom Penh, once known as the "Paris of the East".
After breakfast, explore Phnom Penh by bike, and once there, view some of the city’s most fascinating sites :
- Heading to the resplendent Royal Palace.
- Survey the serene Silver Pagoda and its magnificent Emerald Buddha.
- Be educated about the nation’s past at the Museum of Genocidal Crime, which was the S – 21 prison.
Lunch in town.
In the afternoon:
- Visit one of the country's most famous history museums, "Sosoro"
- Take a leisurely walk in the French Quarter, including the iconic and aptly named monument of Wat Phnom.
In the evening:
- Attend an expert lecture in the lounge.
- Enjoy a barbecue and gala dinner with a traditional Apsara dance performance.
- After dinner, explore Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife or take a walk along the river.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
- Sail to Tonle River.
- Visit Koh Chen Island, known for its Silver Smith Village.
- Explore the island and see their creations, including pieces made for Phnom Penh's Royal Palace.
Lunch on board.
In the afternoon:
- Arrive at Kampong Laeang, across from the famous pottery town of Kampong Chhnang.
- Embark on tuk – tuks to explore rural Cambodian life, discover the art of pottery making, and visit a charming pre – Angkorian temple.
- Back to the boat.
- Sail downstream toward Kampong Tralach, where we will anchor for the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
- Discover another part of rural Cambodia, Kampong Tralach countryside.
- Travel by ox – pulled cart along the riverside and through picturesque rice paddies to a small village where you can learn about the local NGO school and library project or visit the nearby ancient 300 – year – old temple and Buddha shrine.
- Visit Prek Bangkong village.
- Learn about the intricate silk production process and visit the heritage house of H.E. Sam – El, a former royal architect.
- Enjoy a relaxing poolside sundowner cocktail hour with dance tunes before dinner and an evening cinema.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
- Visit Angkor Ban.
- Meet monks during their morning class and enjoy friendly conversations with the villagers.
- Walk through the village, immerse yourself in the authentic Cambodian way of life.
Lunch on board while cruising to Kampong Cham.
In the afternoon:
- Explore Kampong Cham.
- Witness the creation of handmade goods in Cheung Kok.
Afterward, the ship makes its final journey, moors near Stueng Trang with farewell and party vibes.
Overnight on board.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Enjoy your last breakfast aboard your floating home.
After disembarking from the junk, transfer by bus from Stueng Trang to Siem Reap takes approx 4 hours.
Arrive at Siem Reap in the early afternoon.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
The travel cost varies depending on the season, type of accommodation, and number of travelers
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All flights as mentioned in the program
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
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