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The Mekong Between Two Shores: A Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, Combining the Beauty of Vietnam, Khmer Heritage, and the Kingdom of Angkor

Main features
Boat type: traditional ship
Number of cabins: 14
Maximum capacity: 28 travelers
Crew members: 15

Cabins

Double cabin - Separable beds - Main deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with window overlooking outside passageways.
Double cabin - Separable beds - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
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

Hô Chi Minh
Meet at the Liberty Riverside Hotel restaurant between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lunch at the... more+ hotel. After lunch, we will explore the local Chinatown and discover the daily life of its inhabitants. We will also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Finally, we will visit the flower market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to discover how locals buy and sell food and local products. Transfer to the boat. Settle into your cabins. Welcome cocktail.
Dinner followed by the "Saigon After Dark" excursion, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (included for departures from January to April 2026, optional for departures from August 2026 onwards; when the excursion is optional, it must be booked at the time of registration). A nighttime excursion with a culinary adventure. On the back of a vintage Vespa scooter, you will delve into the heart of Saigon's nightlife. You will sample local flavors, stopping at various spots for cocktails, seafood tastings, cold drinks, and even Vietnamese crepes to complete your journey. Finally, you will attend a live music concert. Return to the boat and overnight on board. 
Optional services: Excursion "Saigon After Dark", more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Hô Chi Minh
A visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's preeminent economic hub, reveals a bustling city that once... more+ sparkled as the pearl of the Far East. The walking tour will take you to remarkable sites such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Municipal Post Office, City Square, and the Opera House, all of which were heavily influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. Enjoy the dynamism of this city and explore its green spaces while enjoying the beauty of nature in the midst of this bustling city. Discover the local coffee culture. Vietnam is famous for its high-quality coffee production, and there are many cafes in the city center. After lunch, we will head to the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. This museum is a must-see to understand the history of Vietnam. Founded after the reunification of the country and opened to the public in 1975, it pays tribute to Vietnamese combatants and civilians during the war and highlights war crimes, aiming to inspire peace throughout the world. Return on board and departure for My Tho. Dinner and night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the city of Ho Chin Minh, Visit to the Ho Chi Minh War Remnants Museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Hô Chi Minh My Tho Cai Be
Depart on a cruise to the magnificent Chao Gao Canal, the entrance to Saigon, where you will... more+ discover the bustling canal, full of ships and activity, while feeling close to life on land. Arrival in My Tho.

You will start with a local boat cruise to Thoi Son Island, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the daily life of the islanders and taste seasonal fruits. You will also take a sampan ride along the picturesque canals to get a closer look at the Mekong Delta and its unique features. Later, you can explore the village by bike and admire the region's magnificent orchards. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with the locals and witness their way of life. Return to the boat and continue sailing to Cai Be, a small, authentic, popular, and lively town stretching along the lush banks of the Mekong River. It is also the capital of tropical fruits: bananas, pineapples, papayas, longans, rambutans, mangoes, water apples... The arroyos naturally irrigate the orchards. Take a local boat trip with a stop at a craft village where you can watch local products being made. Enjoy hot tea and fresh fruit while listening to local music. Drive to the restaurant where you will take a cooking class with a local chef. A little rest after lunch is in order before setting off on a kayaking adventure. An unusual experience in the Mekong Delta offering a unique aquatic perspective. If you wish, you can explore the countryside by mountain bike and enjoy a different view of the local landscape. Whatever activity you choose, you will gain a distinctive insight into the beauty and authenticity of the Mekong River. Return to the boat. Sail to Sa Dec. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Cooking lesson with a local chef, more+
Optional services: Cruise on a local boat to Thoi Son Island more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cai Be Sa Dec
Panoramic tour of Sa Dec by local boat, stroll around the local market along the river. This small... more+ town of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating for its preserved authenticity. A few colonial houses remain, including the former residence of Huynh Thuy Lê, the main character in Marguerite Duras' famous novel "The Lover," which we will visit. An ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. Return on board for lunch. Afternoon sailing to Chau Doc. Dinner on the cruise and night on board. 
Included activities: Panoramic tour of Sa Dec by local boat, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Sa Dec Chau Doc Phnom Penh
Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the thriving town of Chau Doc has developed... more+ around fishing and fish farming. You will board small local boats to explore the Tra Su Forest and its incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Return to the boat for lunch.
Ascend Mount Sam by cable car. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views throughout the journey and from the summit of this major Buddhist pilgrimage site. After fully appreciating the panorama, visit the Ba Chua Xu temple before returning to the boat. Continue sailing towards the border at Vinh Xuong. Pass through customs and complete entry formalities for Cambodia. Departure by boat to Phnom Penh, which you will reach in the evening. Dinner on board, night at anchor. 
Included activities: Visit to Ba Chua Xu temple, Discovery of the Tra Su Forest, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Phnom Penh
You will enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of... more+ Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue with a visit to the National Museum. In the afternoon, tour the area 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 commercial scene. Known as "Phsar Thmei," the market is a bustling hub for shopping for clothes, food, and souvenirs. Then, you will stroll through the city's off-the-beaten-path alleys, getting a closer look at the daily life of Cambodians. Observe these timeless moments as locals enjoy their coffee while playing Cambodian chess and discover the local cuisine in its most authentic form. Then visit Wat Phnom pagoda. According to legend, Wat Phnom was built in the 14th century to house 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 River. From there, 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 has many Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French protectorate (1863-1953). Back on board, enjoy a show of classical Khmer music and dance. Dinner and overnight on board. Free evening. 
Included activities: Visit to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, Visit to the Phnom Penh National Museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Phnom Penh Kampong Tralach Oudong
Departure by boat to Kampong Tralach. Visit the beautiful Vihara of Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.... more+ It can be reached by crossing the village via a small road perpendicular to the river, surrounded by magnificent rice fields. The vihara dates back to the beginning of the last century and was probably built on an older site, as suggested by the laterite foundations. It has some magnificent murals. On the way back, you can return to the boat by mountain bike through the beautiful countryside, admiring the beauty of the rice fields surrounding the area before reaching the boat. Lunch on board. Departure for Oudong, which was the royal residence and capital of Cambodia for over 250 years. Visit the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, located at the foot of a hill where there are many stupas dating back to the last Khmer kings. It is also a place of meditation for Buddhist monks. Then, you will have the opportunity to discover Oudong Hill, which requires climbing many steps. The climb may seem a little tough, but your efforts will be rewarded at the top with a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside, rice fields, and Tonlé Sap, before you stroll around these places steeped in Cambodian history. Back on board, we will set sail for Kampong Chhnang. Dinner and night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the Vihara at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda, Visit to the Vipassana Dhura pagoda, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Oudong Kampong Chhnang Koh Chen
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on Tonlé Sap Lake. There are also many... more+ fish farms here. The region is also known for its traditional pottery, which combines ancient knowledge and modern techniques—Chhnang means "port of pots." Sample regional products before returning to the boat. Departure by boat to Kampong Tralach. For those looking for more activities, you will have the opportunity to cycle in Kampong Chhnang along the river to the pottery village to explore this region. Return on board for lunch. Afternoon sailing to Koh Chen. Gala evening. Night on board. 
Included activities: Visit of Kampong Chhnang, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Koh Chen Siem Reap
Disembarkation, drive to Siem Reap and visit traditional villages (5 to 6 hours' drive). Visit the... more+ famous Angkor Wat temple, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. It is the most famous and imposing of all the monuments of Angkor (visitors must cover their shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt). Stroll through the Angkor Night Market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit the famous temple of Angkor Wat, Stroll through the Angkor Night Market, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Siem Reap
Boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover the floating villages and traditional life of their... more+ inhabitants. Lunch. Visit to Senteurs d'Angkor: the ancient art of weaving in this factory where candles and soaps are made, followed by a visit to the B.R.B. craft center. Located in a magnificent historic garden, it showcases the main ancestral Cambodian crafts, including stone and wood carving, textiles and natural fibers such as rattan and water hyacinth, leather, jewelry, painting, and much more. Dinner in town and Cirque Phare show: acrobatics, juggling. Overnight stay at your hotel. 
Optional services: Visit the Scents of Angkor, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Siem Reap
Visit Ta Prohm Temple. Today, nature has reclaimed the site, and the result is breathtaking: trees... more+ sprout from the temple buildings and thick roots cover them. Explore Angkor Thom. Stroll among the enigmatic faces of Bayon Temple, then discover the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at the hotel. Around 2:00 p.m., end of our services. Do not schedule a flight before 5:00 p.m. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Accommodation in a 1st category hotel in a double room
Transfer from the boat to Siem Reap town centre
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Drinks during lunches in Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh and with all meals in Siem Reap (water + 1 soda or 1 beer* and 1 coffee or 1 tea per person per meal)
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Tips
Refined local cuisine
Onboard entertainment
Cruise guide or director on board
Local French-speaking guide services
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Transfers not mentioned
Vietnamese/Cambodian visas
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Drinks on special menus
International flights and taxes
Transfer from the airport to the port
Transfer from the port to the airport
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover (4.5% of the cruise price) more+
Filovent comprehensive cover (4.8% to 5.5% of the cruise price) more+
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Languages spoken on board: English and French
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit to the city of Ho Chin Minh
included
Visit to the Ho Chi Minh War Remnants Museum
included
Cooking lesson with a local chef
included
Panoramic tour of Sa Dec by local boat
included
Visit to Ba Chua Xu temple
included
Discovery of the Tra Su Forest
included
Visit to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace
included
Visit to the Phnom Penh National Museum
included
Visit to the Wat Phnom pagoda
included
Visit to the Vihara at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda
included
Visit to the Vipassana Dhura pagoda
included
Visit of Kampong Chhnang
included
Visit the famous temple of Angkor Wat
included
Stroll through the Angkor Night Market
included
Excursion "Saigon After Dark"
Saigon After Dark is a nighttime excursion that combines exploring the city with sampling street food. Participants discover Saigon's nightlife like the locals do, aboard a vintage Vespa scooter.Tour itinerary: Stop for a cocktail and appetizer on the rooftop... more+ terrace of a bar. Seafood tasting accompanied by a cold drink at a local restaurant. Stop at a restaurant serving Vietnamese pancakes—Bánh Xèo, a Saigon specialty enjoyed by locals. Next, the tour will take you to a place where you can listen to live music while sipping a drink. As you go from place to place, you will discover the nightlife of this lively city while admiring its iconic sites.NOTESThe order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included 139 € / people
Cruise on a local boat to Thoi Son Island
Not included
Visit the Scents of Angkor
Not included

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