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Refined cruise on the Mekong: 9 days of relaxation and discovery

Do you want a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits, while letting yourself be carried away?

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
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Main features
Boat model: Traditional ship
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 14
Maximum capacity: 28 travelers
Crew members: 15

Cabin

Double cabin - Main deck - Split beds
Double cabin with window overlooking outside passageways.
Double cabin - Upper deck - Split beds
Double cabin with window overlooking outside passageways.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Siem Reap
Meet at 1pm at the Lotus Blanc hotel in Siem Reap. Transfer to Koh Chen (5-6 hour journey). Welcome... more+ and installation on board. Cocktail reception and introduction to the crew. Welcome dinner and overnight on board. 
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Siem Reap Kampong Chhnang Kampong Tralach
Morning sail to Kampong Chhnang and lunch on board. Visit to Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest... more+ fishing ports on Lake Tonle Sap. There are also many fish farms. The region is also famous for its traditional pottery, which combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques - Chhnang actually means "pot port". Tasting of local products before returning to the boat. Sail to Kampong Tralach. For those looking for more activity, there is the option of cycling from Kampong Chhnang along the river to the pottery village to explore the area. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Kampong Chhnang, more+
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Kampong Tralach Oudong Phnom Penh
Visit to the beautiful Vihara at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. It is reached by crossing the... more+ village by tuk-tuk on a small road perpendicular to the river in the middle of a magnificent landscape of rice paddies. The vihara dates from the beginning of the last century and was probably built on an older site, as the laterite foundations suggest. The vihara retains some magnificent murals. On the way back, you can join the boat by "tuk-tuk" or enjoy a mountain bike experience through the magnificent countryside, admiring the beauty of the rice paddies surrounding the area before returning to the boat. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Oudong, once the royal residence and capital of Cambodia for over 250 years. Visit to the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, situated at the foot of a hill where there are numerous stupas dating back to the last Roiskhmers. It is also a place of meditation for Buddhist monks. Then it's on to Oudong Hill, which requires you to climb a number of steps. The climb may seem a little tough, but your effort will be rewarded at the top with a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside, rice paddies and the Tonle Sap, before you stroll through these places steeped in Cambodian history. Back on board, cruise to Phnom Penh. Enjoy a performance of classical Khmer music and dance. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Activities: Including: Visit to the Vihara at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda, Visit to the Vipassana Dhura pagoda, more+
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Diner
Phnom Penh
Enjoy a visit to the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian... more+ architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue with a visit to the National Museum. In the afternoon, visit the region by "tuk-tuk", an authentic and immersive experience like no other. You will visit the beautifully renovated Art Deco Central Market and discover the local shopping scene. Known as 'Phsar Thmei', the market is a bustling hub for shopping for clothes, food and souvenirs.
Afterwards, you'll take a stroll through the city's off-the-beaten-track alleyways, getting up close and personal with the daily lives of Cambodians. Observe those timeless moments when the locals savour their coffee while playing Cambodian-style chess, and discover the local cuisine in its most authentic form. Then visit the Wat Phnom pagoda. According to legend, Wat Phnom was built in the 14th century as a shelter for Buddha statues. It was Daun Penh, a wealthy old woman, who discovered four bronze and stone Buddha statues in a tree trunk washed up on the banks of the Mekong. From here, enjoy a short walk to the French Quarter, where you can get a glimpse of the colonial era while admiring the beautiful architecture. The district boasts many Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French protectorate (1863-1953). Return to the boat for dinner and continue sailing towards Vietnam. Overnight on board.
 
Activities: Including: Tuk tuk ride, Visit to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Phnom Penh Chau Doc
Arrival at the Vinh Xuong border. Customs clearance and entry formalities, then departure for Chau... more+ Doc. Situated on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous town of Chau Doc has developed around fishing and fish farming. You will board a small boat to visit a village belonging to the Cham minority. Bamboo fish dryers are installed one metre above the surface of the water. The booming city centre still boasts colonial-style houses in the lively and colourful market square. As always, these lively neighbourhoods, beyond the strong smells, offer some magnificent shots for your photographs. Return to the boat for lunch. Sail on to Sa Dec for dinner and overnight on board. 
Activities: Including: Boat trip and visit to a Cham minority village, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Chau Doc Sa Dec Cai Be My Tho
Take a panoramic tour of Sa Dec by local boat and see Trung Vuong primary school (closed on... more+ Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and New Year's Day). Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through the Sa Dec market on the riverbank. (The local market will be closed on Lunar New Year). The spectacular fruit and vegetable market is held under the modern metal hall. Not far away, a tall building topped by a spire, the architecture of which is reminiscent of a church, actually houses the old covered market, where shopkeepers in traditional conical hats stand on tiled stalls amidst chickens, fish and spices.
Return to the boat and continue on to Cai Be, a small, authentic, popular and bustling town on the lush banks of the Mekong. It is also the capital of tropical fruit: bananas, pineapples, papayas, longans, rambutans, mangoes and water apples. The arroyos naturally water the orchards. Excursion by local boat with a stop at a craft village where you can watch local products being made. Enjoy a hot tea and fresh fruit while listening to local music. Off to the restaurant for a cooking lesson with a local chef. A little rest after lunch is essential, before setting off on another kayaking adventure. An unusual experience in the Mekong Delta offering a unique aquatic perspective. If you wish, you can explore the countryside on a mountain bike, offering another view of the local landscape. Whichever activity you choose, you'll get a distinctive glimpse of the beauty and authenticity of the Mekong River. The boat leaves Cai Be for My Tho. Dinner cruise and overnight on board.
 
Activities: Including: Visit the local market in Sa Dec, Cooking lesson with a local chef, more+
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Lunch
Diner
My Tho Hô Chi Minh
In My Tho, you'll start your day with a cruise on a local boat to the island of Thoi Son, where... more+ you'll have the chance to enjoy the daily life of the islanders and sample seasonal fruits. You'll also take a sampan ride along the picturesque canals to get a closer look at the Mekong Delta and its unique features. Later, by bike, you can explore the village and admire the region's magnificent orchards. This is an ideal opportunity to connect with the locals and witness their way of life.
Return on board for lunch and continue the cruise towards the magnificent Chao Gao Canal, the entrance to Saigon where you will discover the bustling canal, full of ships and activities, while feeling close to life on land.
Arrival in Saigon. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to discover Saigon in a different way. On the programme: "Saigon After Dark", from 6pm to 10pm. A night-time excursion with a culinary adventure. On the back of a vintage Vespa scooter, you will enter the heart of Saigon's nightlife. You'll get a taste of the local flavours as you make your way from one stop to the next, enjoying cocktails, seafood tastings, cold drinks and Vietnamese creperies. Finally, you'll be treated to a live music concert. Return to the boat and spend the night on board.
 
Activities: Including: "Saigon After Dark" night tour, Excursion by sampan, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Hô Chi Minh
Visit Ho Chin Minh. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's pre-eminent economic hub, is a bustling city that... more+ once sparkled like the pearl of the Far East. The walking tour will take you to remarkable sites such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Post Office, City Square and the Opera House, all of which were strongly influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. Take advantage of the city's dynamism and explore the green spaces while enjoying the beauty of nature in the midst of this vibrant city. Discover the local coffee culture. Vietnam is famous for its high-quality coffee production and there are many cafés in the city centre. Return to the boat for lunch.
After lunch, you will explore the local Chinatown, a must-see site in the city. Then visit the Giac Lam pagoda, built in 1744 and the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. The site and the atmosphere of the courtyard, shaded by an enormous Bodhi (Enlightenment) tree, give it a certain solemnity. Finally, you will visit the flower market and the Binh Tay market, another facet of Chinatown.
Return to the boat for a farewell cocktail and dinner on board. Overnight stopover.
 
Activities: Including: Visit of the Giac Lam pagoda, Visit of the flower market, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Hô Chi Minh
After breakfast, we head for the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. This museum is a must-see... more+ if you want to understand the history of Vietnam. Founded after the country's reunification and opened to the public in 1975, it pays tribute to Vietnamese fighters and inhabitants during the war and highlights war crimes, aiming to inspire peace throughout the world. Lunch in town. Around 2.00 pm, end of our services. Do not plan to fly before 17:00. 
Activities: Including: Visit to the Ho Chi Minh War Remnants Museum, more+
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Lunch
Diner
The price includes
Beverages at all meals (1 mineral water or 1 soft drink or 1 beer* and 1 coffee or 1 tea per person per meal)
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Gratuities (excluding boat personnel)
The services of local English-speaking guides and our cruise director
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Transfer from Siem Reap to the cruise ship
Transfers not mentioned
Cancellation/luggage insurance
International flights and taxes
Vietnamese/Cambodian visas
Gratuities for crew (approximately $5/day/passenger)
Beverages other than those listed
Meals not included in the program
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

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