From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta

11 days
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$2,490
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Trip last updated: 11/29/2024
Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • HIGHLIGHTS EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Discover 3 historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
    • Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal
    • Visit 5 major temples in Angkor
    • Meet the locals and learn about their daily lives in Koh Chen, My Tho...

What's this trip about?

    From the heights of the Himalayas to the southern coasts of the South China Sea, winding over 2,700 miles, the Mekong is much more than just irrigation for Indochina—everywhere it flows, it fascinates men and shapes their lives. Come take an expedition on this grand and plentiful “water snake,” from the ruins of Angkor to Tonle Sap Lake following the footsteps of Henri Mouhot, to Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, still largely influenced by the French colonial days. Our meditative trip takes you along the Mekong River on board a ship combining charm and colonial-style comfort.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityAmsterdam

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Trip includes

    • FOR DEPARTURES FROM JANUARY TO MAY 2024 Your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - double-occupancy accommodations in a first-class hotel - all meals - drinks at all meals (1 soft drink or 1 beer* or 1 mineral water + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - unlimited tea, coffee and mineral water during the cruise - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the services of an English-speaking local tour guides and onboard CroisiEurope tour director - the Croisieurope agent in Siem Reap - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - tips (excluding tips for crew members on board the ship). Tips:To make your vacation worry-free, the equivalent of €35 per passenger will be given to service providers for your destination country as tips. We feel this amount is appropriate in consideration of local customs and practice. FOR DEPARTURES FROM AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2024 Your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - double-occupancy accommodations in a first-class hotel - all meals - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - drinks during all meals in Siem Reap and during the lunch on D11 (1 soft drink or 1 beer* or 1 mineral water + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the services of an English-speaking local tour guides and onboard CroisiEurope tour director - the Croisieurope agent in Siem Reap - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - tips. Tips: To ensure our customers more pleasant stay, we’ve included 35€ per passenger for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited and 45€ per passenger for crew members. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.

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Day 1 Siem Reap

Your program will begin according to your time of arrival. If your flight arrives between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., your program will be: Lunch will be served at the hotel. The afternoon is free to do as you please. Then, visit of the “Angkor Night Market”. We’ll have...

Day 2 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

This morning, we’ll tour Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom. Stroll through the grounds of the former Royal Palace, and discover the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. We’ll have lunch in the city before visiting the Senteurs d'Angkor (closed on Sundays...

Day 2 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

Full-day included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the grounds of the former Royal Palace, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch and visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor (closed on Sundays).We’ll end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.

Day 3 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples - TONLE SAP LAKE

We’ll visit the Angkor Wat temple: the epitome of Khmer architectural art and the most famous and imposing of all the monuments in Angkor (visitors must cover their shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt). Lunch will be served at the hotel. After, you’ll be tra...

Day 3 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples - TONLE SAP LAKE

Included excursion: the Angkor Wat temple. You’ll be transferred to your ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll spend the night on the ship.

Day 4 TONLE SAP LAKE - KAMPONG CHHNANG

Disembark, road(1) to Kampong Chnang and discovery of traditional villagesOrMorning cruise(2) through Tonle Lake and disembark.Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap. Fish farming is abundant here. The region is also known for its traditi...

Day 4 TONLE SAP LAKE - KAMPONG CHHNANG

Disembark, road(1) to Kampong Chnang and discovery of traditional villagesOrMorning cruise(2) through Tonle Lake and disembark.Excursion included: Visit of Kampong Chhnang and tasting of local products.Cruise towards Kampong Tralach.Our ship will remain anchored overnight.

Day 5 KAMPONG TRALACH - KOH CHEN - PHNOM PENH

We will set out to visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. Moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. We’ll enjoy lunch on board before exploring the small village of Koh Chen, whe...

Day 5 KAMPONG TRALACH - KOH CHEN - PHNOM PENH

Included excursion: the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.We’ll enjoy lunch on board.Included excursion: visit of a small village where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work.We’ll cruise to Phnom Penh.Included excursion: brief tour of Phnom Penh by "tuk-tuk."We’ll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music.We’ll spend the night on board.

Day 6 PHNOM PENH

We’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, which is inlaid with more than 5,000 silver tiles. After, join us for a visit to the National Museum of Cambodia. We’ll have lunch in the city. In the afternoon, you can pay a visit to the Tuol Sva...

Day 6 PHNOM PENH

Full-day included excursion: - The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda - The National Museum - The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war We’ll cruise to Vietnam. We’ll spend the night on board.

Day 7 CHAU DOC

Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous city of Chau Doc has developed around fish and fish farming. We’ll pay a visit to the Ba Chua Xu Temple and the Tay An Pagoda. Lunch on board. We’ll begin to cruise toward Sa Dec. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board. 

Day 7 CHAU DOC

Included excursion: visit of a local fish farm, the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple. We’ll begin to cruise toward Sa Dec. We’ll spend the night on board.

Day 8 SA DEC - VINH LONG - CAI BE

Visit the former house of Huynh Thuy Le, the man who Marguerite Duras based her book The Lover on. After our excursion, enjoy some free time in Sa Dec. We’ll have lunch on board and cruise to Vinh Long. We’ll set out in smaller boats and travel through canals and orch...

Day 8 SA DEC - VINH LONG - CAI BE

Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le. Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec. We’ll cruise to Vinh Long. Included excursion: discovery of a brick and pottery factory, a fruit-tree nursery, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol.* We’ll spend the night on board.

Day 9 MY THO - HO CHI MINH CITY (formerly Saigon)

We'll visit a bee farm and enjoy some honey tea and exotic fruit. We'll then take a ride in small sampans along the canal lined with mangrove palms and have a glimpse of villagers going about their daily lives. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and then set out to cross the ...

Day 9 MY THO - HO CHI MINH CITY (formerly Saigon)

Included excursions: - Visit of a bee farm and tasting - Ride in small sampans along the canal lined We’ll set out to cross the very narrow canal, heading for Ho Chi Minh City. We’ll spend the night on board.

Day 10 HO CHI MINH CITY

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam. We’ll enjoy a tour of the city to see the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Saigon Central Post Office. After, join us for a visit to the Museum of Vietnamese History. Lunch wil...

Day 10 HO CHI MINH CITY

Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple. Lunch will be served on board. Included excursions: - The Museum of Vietnamese History - Discovery of the Cu Chi tunnels We’ll spend the night on board.

Day 11 HO CHI MINH CITY

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning. After you disembark from the ship, we’ll head to Cholon, the Chinese-influenced section of the city. We’ll enjoy lunch and we’ll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.

Day 11 HO CHI MINH CITY

Inlcuded excursion: Cholon. We’ll enjoy lunch in town. We’ll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.

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Group size:

Standard Group - 25 + people

Cancellation policy:

  • 4 DAYS IN HANOI AND HALONG BAY

Ref. 1R6_AIPP - POST-CRUISE PROGRAM AVAILABLE starting with 2 participants

The 4-day post-cruise program will let you discover Hanoi, the capital, and many of the unforgettable sites in the country. Set out on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs.

Trip Excludes:

  • FOR DEPARTURES FROM JANUARY TO MAY 2024 International flights and their taxes - transfers - Cambodian and Vietnamese visas - cancellation and baggage insurance - tips for crew members on board the ship (for informational purposes, daily tips per passenger amount to US$5) - drinks other than those mentioned. FOR DEPARTURES FROM AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2024 International flights and their taxes - transfers - Cambodian and Vietnamese visas - cancellation and baggage insurance - drinks on board from our special lists - drinks other than those mentioned.

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