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A 12-day odyssey on the Mekong: from the temples of Angkor to the lights of Saigon, exploring the culture and wonders of the sacred river

Are you looking for a vacation that is exotic, relaxing, exclusive, and rich in cultural visits, while allowing you to simply let yourself go?

By Pierre VO your cruise expert
A unique vacation
Who is the Cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: ship
Number of cabins: 32
Maximum capacity: 64 travelers
Crew members: 46

Cabins

Upper Deck Cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The Upper Deck cabin (30m²) combines comfort and functionality. It is equipped with two twin beds that can be pushed together to form a large double bed, and features a desk as well as a private balcony. The private bathroom includes a walk-in shower, toilet, and hairdryer. For a most pleasant stay, the cabin is air-conditioned and includes a wardrobe and a safe.
Double Cabin - Panorama Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
With a surface area of 30 m², this spacious cabin on the Panorama Deck is designed to combine comfort and functionality. It is equipped with two twin beds that can be pushed together to form a large double bed according to your preferences. The cabin features a private balcony with a breathtaking view, as well as a practical desk.
The private bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, toilet, and hairdryer. For your comfort, the cabin also includes... see+ individual air conditioning, a spacious wardrobe, and a safe. 
Armateur Suite - Panorama Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
With a surface area of 60 m², this prestigious suite on the Panorama Deck offers exceptional accommodation. It consists of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a separate large lounge, creating a true living space. Its main asset is a vast private terrace, providing an ideal setting for enjoying the scenery.
The suite includes a spacious bathroom equipped with a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a hairdryer. For your comfort, it also features air... see+ conditioning, a wardrobe, a desk, and a safe. 
Junior Suite - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
With a generous surface area of 54 m², this prestigious suite on the Upper Deck is designed as a true floating apartment. It stands out for its spacious layout, featuring a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and a distinct living room, providing separate living spaces for enhanced comfort. A major advantage: two private balconies allow you to fully enjoy the scenery.
For the utmost well-being of its occupants, the suite is equipped with two full... see+ bathrooms, each including a toilet, a hairdryer, and bathing facilities (bathtub or walk-in shower). Comfort is ensured by individual air conditioning, while practical amenities such as a desk, a spacious wardrobe, and a safe are integrated for a stay that is both pleasant and functional. 
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Sailing itineraries
Siem Reap
Arrival in the morning in Siem Reap. Transfer to the Sokha Angkor Resort 5* hotel (or similar).... see+ Depending on the time of arrival, free time, then lunch at the hotel and installation. In the afternoon, first discovery of Siem Reap with the visit of a village located on the shores of Tonlé Sap Lake. Dinner at the restaurant and night at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit a village on the banks of Tonle Sap Lake, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Siem Reap
In the morning, departure to discover Angkor and one of the ancient capitals of the Khmer Empire,... see+ Angkor Thom. In the center of this fortified complex with monumental gates, visit the remarkable Bayon, built by the great builder king Jayavarman VII. The temple, surrounded by towers sculpted with smiling faces, extends into the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King dominating the central square of this ancient royal city. Angkor Thom also has two important pyramid temples, the Phimeanakas and the Baphuon, the restoration of which, by the French School of the Far East, was completed in 2011. In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Ta Prohm. This temple immersed in tropical vegetation was deliberately left in a state close to that of its rediscovery at the beginning of the 20th century. Dinner at the restaurant and night at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Bayon, Visit to Ta Prohm, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Siem Reap
Departure for a full day dedicated to Angkor. In the morning, visit the Banteay Srei temple.... see+ Nicknamed “the Citadel of Women”, this flat temple surrounded by a moat is a marvel, built in the 10th century, whose appearance has retained a remarkable freshness. Supported by laterite, the pink sandstone has been sculpted with extreme finesse. Lunch in a restaurant in town. Continuation to the Temple of Angkor Wat, the largest of the temples on the Angkor site, whose majesty and harmony constitute a culmination of Khmer art. The exterior galleries, decorated with sculptures and narrative bas-reliefs, support a central sanctuary, the kingdom of the gods. Visit to the Sentiments of Angkor. This company, whose vocation is to develop artistic crafts in the Angkor region in a sustainable and equitable manner, trains young Cambodians from disadvantaged backgrounds in careers designing candles and food products Return to the hotel . Dinner at the restaurant and night at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Wat Nokor temple, Visit to the Banteay Srei temple, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Siem Reap Kampong Cham
Departure and transfer by coach (5 hours) to Kampong Cham, where you will board your boat. A packed... see+ lunch will be provided during the journey. Stop at the Kampong Kdei Deck, dating back to the Angkorian era and built during the reign of Jayavarman VII. Arrival on the side of the boat in the mid-afternoon. Welcome buffet and settling into cabins. Start of the cruise to Angkor Ban. Welcome dinner on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Kampong Cham Angkor Ban Silk Island Phnom Penh
Arrival in Angkor Ban in the morning. Overlooking the Mekong River, Angkor Ban offers a peaceful... see+ and majestic view of the river bathed in morning light in this still unspoiled part of the country. Angkor Ban is one of the very few villages that was not pitched or destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period. It offers an intimate glimpse into Cambodian life, at the pace of its inhabitants. Visit the village on stilts, discover the pagoda and traditional houses, some of which are over a hundred years old.

Return on board to continue sailing. After lunch on board, stopover and discovery on foot and by tuk-tuk of a weaving village on Silk Island. Stop at a school. Return on board, then sail to Phnom Penh. Arrival in Phnom Penh at the end of the day. Lecture on board about Cambodia by a specialist and dinner on board. 
Included activities: Visit the village on stilts, Visit to a weaving village, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Phnom Penh
In the morning, visit the Royal Palace, residence of the King of Cambodia. This complex of... see+ pavilions and pagodas forms a vast architectural ensemble. Visit the Silver Pagoda, which houses several national treasures. Then continue on to the National Museum, the country's main historical and archaeological museum, which has one of the most important collections of Khmer art. Lunch on the side of the boat. In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Museum. This former detention center, grimly known as S-21 between 1975 and 1979, was set up in a former high school. Here, in a solemn atmosphere, visitors can appreciate the extent of the tragedy experienced by the Cambodian people under the Khmer Rouge regime. On the way back to the boat, stop at Vat Phnom Hill, a picturesque sanctuary dedicated to Lady Penh, after whom the city is named. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Khmer dance performance on the side of the boat. Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Visit to the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, Visit to the National Museum, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Phnom Penh Vietnam-Cambodia border
In the morning, we resume sailing towards the Vietnamese border. In the afternoon, the ship stops... see+ at the border for formalities to exit Cambodia and enter Vietnam. Lunch and dinner on the side of the boat. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Vietnam-Cambodia border Tan Chau
After breakfast, board local boats to explore Tan Chau. With its farming village, mat factory, and... see+ silk factory, this small town is very representative of this part of Asia, divided between rural life and bustling economic activity. Lunch on the side of the boat and cruise to Sa Dec. Dinner on the side of the boat 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Tan Chau Sa Dec Cai Be
Arrival in Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her childhood. City tour to... see+ soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere of this lively delta town, where a few colonial houses remain. Visit the "Chinese House," described in The Lover, which has been converted into a small museum, then a Caodaist temple, a syncretic religion that is very present in southern Vietnam. Explore the local market. Lunch on the side of the boat. Crossing the province of Vinh Long, the "Majestic Dragon," located in the center of the delta regions, between two spinnaker arms of the Mekong River. Arrival in Cai Be. Departure in small local boats to reach Tan Phong Island. Walk to discover the making of decorative objects from water hyacinths. The afternoon continues with a ride in small vehicles through the fruit fields. Stop in a garden for an introduction to exotic fruits. Before returning to the side of the boat, pass by boat in front of the Gothic cathedral of Cai Be and meet a family making rice leaves and coconut candies. Return to the side of the boat at the end of the afternoon. Dinner on board. 
Included activities: Discovery of artisanal manufacturing, Sa dec city tour, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cai Be Ben Tre Vinh Long
In the morning, depart in small boats to discover the floating coconut market in the Ben Tre... see+ district. Then visit Vinh Buu Pagoda and return to the side of the boat. After lunch, the boat waters-jets at Vinh Long. Depart on an excursion aboard small boats along the side of the boat of a canal hauled in by impressive brick kilns in the Mang Thit district and discover a factory. Visit Van Thanh Mieu Temple (Temple of Literature), built in 1864 in honor of Phan Thanh Gian, the mandarin who signed the treaty ceding the three eastern provinces of Cochinchina to France. At the end of the day, enjoy a traditional Hat Boi show, combining dance, song, and storytelling. Return to the side of the boat for dinner. 
Included activities: Excursion by small boat in the Mang Thit district, Discovery of the floating market in Ben Tre, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Vinh Long My Tho Hô Chi Minh
Arrival in My Tho in the morning. Transfer to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, stop at Cholon... see+ Market, the old Chinese trading town. Then continue on to a lacquer factory. Lunch at a restaurant, then transfer to the 5* Sofitel Plaza Hotel (or similar).
Depart for a panoramic tour through the main streets of the city center to discover the colonial past of the former southern capital: the Reunification Palace (exterior view), the former presidential palace and symbol of the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon and the famous central post office built by Gustave Eiffel. Dinner in town. Overnight at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to the Reunification Palace, Visit to Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hô Chi Minh
In the morning, continue the visit to Saigon with the History Museum which brings together... see+ important collections from the prehistoric period to that of the Nguyen dynasty. Lunch, then free time. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and flight to Paris on a regular flight with a stopover or two. 
Included activities: Visit to the History Museum, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel not included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
unlimited tea and coffee on board
The services of a French-speaking cruise director for the duration of the trip
Mineral water available
Tips for the crew
French-speaking guide on board
Accommodation in a double room with breakfast at the Sokha Angkor Resort 5* (NL) in Siem Reap (3 nights) and Sofitel Plaza 5*(NL) in Saigon (1 night) (hotels listed or similar)
Drinks on board: water, canned soft drinks, local beers and local wine with meals
Onboard show according to program
Onboard conferences
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Air taxes
Tips for guides and drivers (USD 70/person recommended)
Travel insurance
Other beverages then the aforementioned
Cambodian visa fees (€69 or €84 to date, depending on the direction of the cruise, for French nationals)
Guides in other languages are available upon request and for an additional fee
Guides available in other languages for groups only
Meals not included in the program
Hotels not included in the program
Further information
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Hotels on request see+

Activities

Visit a village on the banks of Tonle Sap Lake
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Visit to Bayon
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Visit to Ta Prohm
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Visit to Wat Nokor temple
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Visit to the Banteay Srei temple
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Visit the village on stilts
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Visit to a weaving village
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Visit to the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh
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Visit to the National Museum
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Visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum
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Visit the picturesque shrine dedicated to Mrs. Penh
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Discovery of artisanal manufacturing
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Sa dec city tour
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Visit to the “Chinese house”
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Visit the colorful local market
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Excursion by small boat in the Mang Thit district
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Discovery of the floating market in Ben Tre
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Visit to Vinh Buu Pagoda
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Visit to the Reunification Palace
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Visit to Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral
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Visit to a lacquer factory
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Visit to Cholon market
Included
Visit to the central post office
Included
Visit to the History Museum
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