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Splendors of the Mekong: from Phnom Penh to Saigon in four days

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Pierre VO expert of your cruises
Main features
Boat type: traditional ship
Number of cabins: 27
Maximum capacity: 54 travelers

Cabins

Superior
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Superior cabins are located on the ship's main deck. Each has a private balcony with chairs ideal for admiring the Mekong River. An elegant bathroom features an antique vanity and a large, comfortable shower. Chic white wood furnishings, art paintings and subtle art deco accents underline the room's brightness and vibrancy.
Deluxe
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Deluxe cabins are located on the upper deck and feature a private balcony with chairs and side table, accessible via a large sliding glass door.
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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

Phnom Penh Tan Chau
Welcome aboard for your adventure on the Mekong.
After check-in, we invite you to enjoy one of the... more+ highlights of this cruise before we set sail.
The lounge will host a lecture on the modern history of Cambodia, led by our local expert, Mr. Jean-Michel, a professor at the Royal University of Phnom Penh.
He’ll share his firsthand knowledge and surprising insights for about an hour, before we set sail south toward the Vietnamese border.
The rest of the morning and the entire afternoon are yours to enjoy.
Switch to cruise mode and feel the relaxing rhythm of this mighty river.
The afternoon is perfect for massages, relaxing on a deck chair, or on your private balcony.
Melt into the river and float in a state of blissful contentment.
Visit the bridge: the captain always has a story to tell about “his” river.
Those who are curious can join a cooking workshop to discover Khmer cuisine.
During afternoon tea, we approach the border and arrive in Vietnam.
It’s a short distance to Tan Chau, a pleasant, slow-paced border town with a large Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer community.
We’ll moor near the town with a view of the riverbanks. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Tan Chau My An Hung Sa Dec
Welcome to Vietnam’s fish reserve.
Once ashore, we hop on a “xeloi”—a local vehicle still... more+ used as a taxi—to explore the bustling life of Tan Chau.
Your personal driver navigates slowly through the streets, allowing you to take in the workshops, homes, and shops in a relaxed atmosphere.
We’ll stop at the colorful local market near a temple—the perfect opportunity to chat with vendors and try your hand at bargaining.
To experience what Tan Chau is famous for, we’ll board local boats bound for a floating fish farm, offering an exclusive glimpse into the world’s largest inland aquaculture operation.
Each floating structure has a suspended net to contain the fish, which are raised and fed daily.
Regional specialties: tilapia and basa catfish (Pangasius), unique to the Mekong Basin and increasingly popular on the international market.
Back on board, enjoy a swim in the pool before lunch.
After the meal, our guides will give a presentation on life in the Mekong Delta while the ship continues toward My An Hung, near Sa Dec.
My An Hung is a wonderful example of a local village where time stands still.
We explore the private home of a local family and visit the seasonal vegetable fields.
We are invited into their home for a tasting of Vietnamese tea, often sweetened with honey, a regional specialty.
The family presents a wide variety of freshly cut fruits from the delta.
While a group of performers performs a traditional dragon dance, we snack on these “vitamin bombs.”
The sun sets, bathing everything in a golden hue: the perfect backdrop for a gathering by the river with cocktails and dancing with the crew. 
Included activities: Outing by local "xeloi" cab, Visit a floating fish farm, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Sa Dec Binh Thanh Cai Be My Tho
This morning, the ship arrives at Binh Thanh Island, one of the largest islands in the Mekong... more+ River.
Several communities there make their living by cultivating water hyacinths; we’ll visit one of these unspoiled areas exclusively.
As we stroll through the village, we gain a deep understanding of local life.
A local artisan demonstrates the entire process of making traditional rugs; you can try your hand at weaving yourself.
We also meet an elderly couple who share their life story on the island—they’re always happy to chat with our guests.
Back on the boat, lunch is served, and we sail toward Cai Be, a charming town famous for its French Catholic church and traditional crafts.
The once-huge floating market has been shrinking year by year, as trade has shifted to modern markets.
You can still see the boat-to-boat trade in fruits and agricultural products and imagine its former scale.
Our guide explains the long-standing trading culture and the special markings on each boat that inform buyers.
On a local boat, we cruise along the green canals and watch the farmers at work.
A shore excursion reveals the production of rice paste, rice paper, rice cakes, and rice wine.
The palm-fringed surroundings of Cai Be are also famous for their coconut candies.
Back on board, our crew invites you to a farewell celebration featuring Cambodian music and dance.
Enjoy your final dinner on board and relive the week’s adventures with a glass of wine at the open bar. 
Included activities: Stroll through the island village of Binh Thanh, Visit a workshop ashore to learn how rice is made, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
My Tho Hô Chi Minh
Enjoy your last breakfast aboard your houseboat before disembarking this morning.
We’ll transfer... more+ you by bus to downtown Saigon, about 70 km from My Tho.
We hope you enjoyed this fascinating river cruise on the mighty Mekong as much as our crew does every time.
Take with you enchanting memories and new friendships, and share the stories of this amazing river.
The crew wishes you a wonderful journey and hopes to see you again on board. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Tours and admission to the sites listed in the itinerary
All transfers from the boat to tourist sites
English-speaking tour guide
Transfer from meeting point to ship and vice versa
Welcome drink
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Passenger liability insurance
Internet on board (subject to cellular network signal)
River pilots
Fuel
Taxes
A French-speaking guide
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Tips for crew and guides
Visa fees
Private transfers
Personal expenses
Beverages other than those listed
Medical service
Spa
Port tax
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Outing by local "xeloi" cab
included
Visit a floating fish farm
included
Vietnamese tea tasting
included
Stroll through the island village of Binh Thanh
included
Visit a workshop ashore to learn how rice is made
included

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  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in May 2025
  • 3 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 4.2 / 10 (1 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 3.3 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 5.0 / 10
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