Mekong River Cruise - Siem Reap to Saigon
On a journey from Cambodia to Vietnam we are transported to a bygone era as we witness aspects of rural life along the river that meanders along at a more peaceful pace than the bustle of the major roads. Travelling on a deluxe riverboat we experience the tranquility of lakeside fishing villages as we make our way across Tonle Sap, South East Asia’s largest lake, and then down the Tonle Sap River to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Here we encounter the somber and moving memorials to the excesses of the Khmer Rouge era. Continuing into Vietnam, we discover the vibrant Mekong Delta by stopping off in market towns, visiting schools and pagodas and witnessing the local cottage industries that make this probably the most vibrant region in Vietnam. Our cruise ends on arrival at the port of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Board our river cruiseboat near Chnok Tru. |
| 3 | Visit floating village and cruise to the fishing port of Kompong Chnang. |
| 4 | Cruise to Kompong Tralach. Visit pagoda before continuing to Phnom Penh. |
| 5 | Explore Phnom Penh on a day tour including the Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Prison Museum, Royal Palace and National Museum. Enjoy a traditional 'Apsara' show. |
| 6 | Cruise from Koh Dek Chai and cross the border into Vietnam before continuing to Chau Doc. |
| 7 | Arrive in Chau Doc and see fish farms and local market. Panoramic tour of Se Dec and visit local primary school and pagoda. Depart for Vinh Long. |
| 8 | Arrive in Vinh Long and visit pottery centre, Binh Hoa Phuoc tropical fruit orchard. Experience Cai Be Floating Market before cruising to My Tho. |
| 9 | Cruise to Saigon where tour ends on arrival just before noon (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
9 days |
Trip Code |
PAMC |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Cruising (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Cambodia, Vietnam | |
Start City |
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| Siem Reap, KH.16, Cambodia | |
End City |
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| Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | |
