Duration: 8D7N
Destinations: Siem Reap–Tonle Sap–Kampong Chhnang–Kampong Tralach–Oudong–Koh Chong–Phnom Penh–Tan Chau–Sa Dec–Cai Be–My Tho–Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Featured Highlights:
Along the Mekong, from the delta to the Tonle Sap Lake, Le Tamarin will take you into the lush vegetation, amid arrays of birds and animals, remote villages, floating markets right to the treasures of Angkor. Join us on a stunning 8 day cruise adventure from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit riverside rural tribes and witness ancient village traditions on this wonderful trip.
Day 1: Siem Reap- Chnok Tru
Day 2: Kampong Chhnang- Kampong Tralach
Day 3: Koh Chen
Day 4: Phnom Penh Highlights
Day 5: Border Crossing- Cao Lan
Day 6: Sa Dec- Vinh Long Cai Be
Day 7: My Tho- Cho Gao Canal
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Welcome to Siem Reap, home of the mysterious Angkor temples! Your journey will begin in the late morning, where you will be transferred from the FCC Hotel to the Tonle Sap Lake for your cruise. Settle into your cabin and prepare for a breathtaking 8 day adventure to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).Enjoy a welcome drink and delicious lunch as we set sail to the floating village of Chnok Tru. Chnok Tru is a seldom visited village where Vietnamese originated fishermen self-sufficiently live off of the land. We will cross the level by speedboat or ferry depending on the water level.Dinner will be served as we cruise towards Kampong Chhnang. Enjoy a spectacular evening on the sundeck as we admire the radiance of the stars.
After breakfast, we will continue our cruise to Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap River. Kampong Chhnang is also known for its market and pottery-making villages nearby which produce enough pottery to supply the entire country. After returning to the ship, we will continue on to Kampong Tralach to see its stunning pagoda and outstanding century-old mural paintings. You will also be able to enjoy stunning views of the rice paddy fields.This evening, enjoy a lovely dinner on board. Tonight we will begin our navigation towards Koh Chen.
Welcome to the island of Koh Chen, a superb little island full of craftsmen with traditions that have remained unchanged for centuries. After you explore the island, we will return to the ship and make our way towards Phnom Penh.Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be given a city tour including visits to the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum.Tonight, watch a fabulous Apsara Dance Show on board as you enjoy your dinner.
Today is your day to explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling and industrious capital city. In the morning, you will be given a guided tour of the Genocide Museum and the Russian Market.During the afternoon you will have free time to explore the city on your own.Return to the ship in the evening, where you will be served dinner as we set sail towards the Vietnamese border.
In the early morning, we will take care of border-crossing formalities. Once that is finished, we will head towards Cao Lan, a city famous for its Vietnamese resistance. Cao Lan is full of beautiful swamps and has a well-known bird sanctuary.We will spend the night close to Cao Lan before heading to Sa Dec in the morning.
In the early morning, you will complete the rest of the journey to Vinh Long as you enjoy a lovely breakfast. Located in the middle of the delta between two arms of the mighty Mekong River, life in this city centers on water, consisting of houses that are hoisted up on stilts that are planted into banks of the river. Upon your arrival, you will take a local boat to visit a brick and pottery factory and the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet Nursery of Fruit Trees. After lunch, we will continue your cruise to My Tho.Return to the ship and have a splendid dinner, followed by free time for the rest of the evening.
After breakfast, relax on deck and admire the scenery as we make our way to My Tho, a market town known for its many orchards, rice plantations and the most extensive cultivation of rice, coconuts, bananas, mangoes, longans, and citrus fruits of Vietnam. You will be transferred to the mainland by a local boat where you will then travel to Vinh Trang Pagoda by car. Enjoy a panoramic view of My Tho as you visit a tropical orchard, bee farm, and candy factory. In the evening, we will begin to sail down Cho Gao canal towards Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
In the early morning, we will depart for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). After enjoying your final breakfast on board, you will be dropped off at the pier to continue your onward journey.
Inclusions:
• Full board accommodation, including meals, coffee, tea & drinking water;
• French or English speaking guide;
• Visits mentioned in the program;
• Entrance fees;
• Transportation from departure port to arrival port.
Exclusions:
• Personal Travel Insurance;
• Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program;
• Transfers from/to airport and hotels;
• Personal expenses;
• Gratuities for the crew. Le Tamarin Cruise;
• Transfer from hotel to port and vice-versa.
Passion Indochina Travel will provide you with a dynamic professional local private tour guide, a private chauffeur and a transportation that suits your style and gives you pleasure, comfort and security through every points of your destination.All our tour guides in our company are registered English Speaking Guides, they are passionate about their city and they take pride in sharing it with others.With our private local tour guide, you’d get the chance to see and learn more among the historic places in the world and their cultures. Be amazed with the breathtaking scenery of Asia and enjoy some once in a lifetime adventure!
Private Tour Guide
The tour guide is always punctual on every destination he/she is needed. You will be picked up at the airport and will be escorted to your hotel and tend to your stuff til their services is needed again. They will also assist you at the airport at every departure, seeing to it that you have checked in and passed through the security checkpoint. All the tour guides in all your choices of destination are Locals. Since they know all the areas of the tours you're taking, they make sure that they share to you all the information may it be historical facts, dates and anecdotes or tell stories about the tour sites to make it more interesting and entertaining. They would also suggest the best spots for picture taking.Our tour guides are also flexible when it comes to the itinerary changes if there's any unexpected reason and will be more than accommodating to any alternative suggestions just to ensure that you will have an incredible experience.
Private Chauffeur Services
Arrive in the comfort of your style. Depending on the group size, and the tour packages of your choice, we would accommodate you with the best transportation and a professional Chauffeur to assist you wherever and whenever you need. They would be happy to transport you.
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