Vietnam & Cambodia Mekong River Cruise – 12 Days

Day 1: Saigon Arrival (D)

On your arrival to Tan San Nhat airport, our tour guide and driver will pick you up then transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is your leisure to explore the city

Day 2: Saigon City Tour – Boarding RV Lan Diep (B, L, D)

In the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel in Saigon and taken to board the cruise ship for your embarkation and check-in. Enjoy lunch of authentic Vietnamese food on board.

In the afternoon, cruise along the Saigon River to see the vibrant and energetic city of South Vietnam. Enjoy a fine cocktail and dinner among the gorgeous lights from the skyscrapers. Overnight at RV Lan Diep.

Day 3: Saigon City Tour – Nha Be (B, L)

After breakfast, visit Cho Lon, Chinatown and the Thien Hau Pagoda to get a closer look at the daily life of local people. Return to the ship for lunch

In the afternoon, reach Saigon National History Museum which is known as the famous French architecture in the colonial period. Then move to a lacquer-ware factory to see and learn how to make this elaborate crafts. Overnight at the cruise ship in Nha Be

Day 4: Nha Be – My Tho – Vinh Long – Cai Be – Sa Dec (B, L, D)

In the morning, the ship will pass through Mekong Delta to reach the town of My Tho and My Tho island and see local craftsmen at work. Stroll around the village nearby to visit rice fields and orchards before stopping at a local house for lunch and interacting with the friendly hosts.

After a short break, the ship cruise to Vinh Long and Cai Be to explore the famous floating market. This unique market is filled by sampans and boats sell everything from foods, fruits, drinks to souvenirs, and other local products. The ship will stop at Sa Dec for an overnight

Day 5: Sa Dec (B, L)

After breakfast, visit Sa Dec and tour the small town where some colonial mansions are still in existence and afterward discovering the local market.

In the afternoon, travel to Kien An Chung pagoda and Tu Phuoc Huong pagoda whose architectures are the rich mix of Chinese and Vietnamese ones. Visit the colorful garden in Sa Dec before returning to the ship.

Day 6: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B, L, D)

Spend this day cruising and crossing the Cambodian border then continue our journey to Phnom Penh. After lunch, join in a “TUK-TUK” trip around the city, and then moor for the night in the port of Phnom Penh.

Day 7: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L, D)

Today, visit the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, and the National Museum. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then explore Choeung Ek, Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng the historical relics of Khmer Rouge during the darkest history of Cambodia.

After that, head to the Central Market to purchase some Cambodian souvenirs or interact with some local vendors. In the evening, enjoy the traditional Apsara dance show. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 8: Kon Chen – Kamlon Tralach – Kampong Chhnang (B, L, D)

In the morning, visit Koh Chen, a small village where the inhabitants are experts in silverwork and copper work, and a local school and attend a class with students and teachers.

After lunch, arrive in Kampong Tralach and visit the ancient Wat Kampong Leu Vihara which is isolated in the rice fields with an authentic charm and beautiful paintings as well as scenic frescoes. Return to the ship by ox-drawn carriage

Day 9: Kampong Chhnang – Tonle Sap Lake (B, L, D)

In the morning, visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake with various groves of palm trees which are used to produce the special palm sugar. Later, explore a traditional pottery village to witness how ceramics are made and try to do it.

In the afternoon, visit a floating village on small local boats to experience the floating life of the locals on stilt houses. Wonderful cocktails and gala dinner will be waiting for you tonight

Day 10: Siem Reap – Disembark RV Lan Diep (B, L)

Spend the whole morning cruising on Tonle Sap lake and relaxing onboard. Later, arrive in Siem Reap port in the afternoon for disembarkation. You will be transferred to a hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Angkor Wat Tour (B, L, D)

After breakfast, explore the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Baphuon, and Phimeanakas temples, plus Terraces of the Elephant and Leper King. Lunch at a famous local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm then explore the Angkor Wat temple, the 7th Wonder of the Ancient World. Then climb up to Bakheng Hill to watch the sunset over Angkor Wat and the surrounding area. Enjoy buffet dinner with a performance of Cambodia Traditional dances. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 12: Siem Reap Departure (B)

Today our driver will transfer to the airport for your flights home. Tour ends.