







From Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap
Duration: 12 days
Place: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Phnom Penh - Tonle Sap - Siem Reap
Meals: 12 Breakfast, 7 Lunch, 9 Dinner
Highlights
Itinerary
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Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Boat - Cai Be: 70 km - 1h30
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 in the evening cinema, featuring interesting classic movies or thrilling documentaries.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Tan Phong Island – Binh Thanh Island – TAN CHAU
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.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Tan Chau - Boat - Phnom Penh
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, immerse yourself in the vibrant town life.
- Observe the bustling workshops, street vendors, and 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 and learn about Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes.
- Listen to the captain share an interesting story about "his" river.
- The boat docks at Phnom Penh, either mid – stream or at the pier.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Welcome to Phnom Penh, once known as the "Paris of the East", where rustic charm and elegance meet modern development.
After breakfast, explore Phnom Penh by bike,
- Heading to the resplendent Royal Palace, admiring its striking Khmer architecture.
- 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
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.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Phnom Penh – Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham (Mekong) – PREK BANGKONG
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,
Back to the boat. The crew will show you a variety of traditional Khmer fashion the local people still wear on special occasions.
Lunch on board while cruising to Kampong Cham.
In the afternoon:
- Explore Kampong Cham,
- Witness the creation of handmade goods in Cheung Kok,
Once back onboard, the ship turns around sailing down the Mekong River again to reach our overnight mooring place Prek Bangkong later in the evening.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Prek Bangkong – Kampong Tralach – Kampong Leaeng (Tonle)
Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
- Visit Prek Bangkong village, known for its silk – weaving community and former residence of the Royal family.
- Learn about the intricate silk production process and visit the heritage house of H.E. Sam – El,
Back to the boat. Before lunch, the crew offers a presentation about the geography of the Mekong and the Tonle Rivers.
- Discover another part of rural Cambodian 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.
Back to the boat. Enjoy Happy Hour at the bar as we sail into the sunset.
Later, we moor near Kampong Laeang for the night.
After dinner, relax with a classic film at the nightly cinema.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
- Arrive at Kampong Laeang, across from the famous pottery town of Kampong Chhnang.
- Embark on tuk – tuk to explore rural Cambodian life, discover the art of pottery making, and visit a charming pre – A ngkorian temple.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the floodplains and rice fields (seasonal).
Back to the boat. The ship enters the vast Tonle Lake.
Spend the afternoon enjoying the ocean – like views, with onboard entertainment.
Afterward, sail towards our mooring spot mid – lake, near the entrance to Siem Reap with farewell and party vibes.
Overnight on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Tonle Sap - Siem Reap: 50 km - 1h30
Enjoy your last breakfast aboard your floating home.
After disembarking from the junk, take a local boat to the shore, passing a vast floating community.
Transfer to Siem Reap
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm – Angkor Watt – Apsara Dinner (By Tuk Tuk)
Arriving in Angkor Thom by tuk – tuk :
- Visit the Victory Gate,
- Visit the Bayon,
- Visit the three – tiered Baphuon
- Visit the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas.
- Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants,
- See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas (semi – divine serpents), and dancers.
- Discover the impressive Ta Prohm temple,
- Visit the majestic Angkor Wat temple with exquisite bas – reliefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Attend an outstanding Apsara dance show – dinner.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner -
Siem Reap – Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei – Banteay Samre
Cross the Kulen mountain range, a sacred site in Cambodia.
Take a short forest walk to reach Kbal Spean, also known as "The River of a Thousand Lingas", lies deep in the jungle northeast of Angkor and once supplied drinking water to the Angkor site.
Visit Banteay Srei (Hindu, 10th century), also called "The Citadel of Women",
Explore Banteay Samre, a flat Hindu temple from the 12th century dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva,
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Siem Reap – Roluos Groupes – Preah Ko – Bakheng – Prasat Kravan – Banteay Kdei
Discover Roluos Group, the old capital city of Khmer Empire,
- Preah Ko, dedicated to Shiva.
- Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Roluos group, showcasing the grandeur of early Khmer architecture.
- Lo Lei, the temple of four towers.
- Prasat Kravan, a unique brick temple known for its exquisite bas – reliefs.
- Banteay Kdei,
- Srah Srang, also known as the Royal Bath, a tranquil reservoir that once served as a ritual bathing site.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner -
Free time until heading to the airport in Siem Reap for your international departure flight.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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