Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Can Tho – Tiger Island (L, D)
Depart Saigon via coach and drive towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Stop at the rustic, riverside town of Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river. Continue to Can Tho, arriving mid-afternoon and board the Victoria Mekong Cruise Ship.
As the ship cruises towards Long Xuyen, watch the sunset over the Hau River, sundowner in hand. As day turns into night, enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as don ca tai tu, followed by a Vietnamese dinner buffet to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise. Overnight near Long Xuyen.
Day 2: Long Xuyen – Tiger Island – Vam Nao (B, L, D)
After breakfast, tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Traditions Museum, with fascinating exhibits on the region's Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, and Cham cultures. During lunch the ship sails on before anchoring near Tiger Island.
Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by “xe loi”, visiting a wood carver and cottage industries such as net weaving and incense makers. Visit a pagoda locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple”, and hear the story that won the island its name. Delta. Return on board in time for dinner and the evening’s entertainment as the ship continues cruising to Tan Chau where we overnight.
Day 3: Tan Chau (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast before heading by sampan to the shore where you will then board a local rickshaw to a silk village to witness all the labor-intensive steps to producing this fine textile, including the use of natural dyes made from tree bark, leaves, and fruit.
After lunch on board, visit more Mekong Delta attractions, including floating fish farms and a Taoist Temple where you can get your fortune told. There is also an option to travel by speedboat to Chau Doc to see the submerged forest of Tra Su, known for its abundant bird life and picturesque mangroves. Return to the ship in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment, overnight near Tan Chau.
Day 4: Tan Chau – Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
As the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam-Cambodia border, start the day with an early yoga session on the Sky Deck or by the Infinity Pool, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant.
After, select from the many on-board activities including a ship’s tour, cocktail competition, a food carving demonstration, a mini-golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we sail on towards Phnom Penh and cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. We arrive late afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and scenic riverwalk. Before the farewell dinner, take in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 5: Phnom Penh (B)
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh’s downtown riverside promenade. End of our Services. See you again in the next Cambodia-Vietnam vacation packages.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
Inclusions:
- All meals included in the selected program
- Free flow of soft beverages and local beers all-day
- Free flow of house wine by the glass during lunch and dinner
- Complimentary refillable bottle in the room
- Transfers to/from meeting point/ship if included in the program
- Escorted excursions included in the program
- Onboard entertainment
- Taxes, Fuel, River Pilots, local anchorage fee
Exclusions:
- Government taxes & service charges
- Tour guide gratuities
- Any visa fees
- Private transfers and any other transfer not in the program
- Optional excursions
- Medical services
- Ancillary services such as Spa treatments
- Telephone expenses
