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A 16-Day Vietnamese Odyssey: From Angkor to Ha Long Bay, Between the Mekong River and Ancient Traditions

Main characteristics
Type of boat: navire
Number of cabins: 30
Maximum capacity: 70 travelers

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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

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 to a village on the shores of Tonlé Sap Lake, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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Dinner
Siem Reap
In the morning, set out to explore Angkor and one of the ancient capitals of the Khmer Empire,... see+ Angkor Thom. At the center of this fortified complex with its monumental gates, visit the remarkable Bayon, built by the great king and builder Jayavarman VII. The temple, surrounded by towers carved with smiling faces, extends to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, which overlook the central square of this ancient royal city. Angkor Thom also features two important pyramid-shaped temples, Phimeanakas and Baphuon, whose restoration by the École française d’Extrême-Orient was completed in 2011.
In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Ta Prohm. This temple, immersed in tropical vegetation, has been deliberately left in a state close to that in which it was rediscovered in the early 20th century.
Dinner at a restaurant and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Bayon, Visit to Ta Prohm, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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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+
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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
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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: Tour of the National Museum, Visit to the Tuol Sleng 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
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Lunch
Dinner
Phnom Penh 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
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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, Tour of the City of Sa Dec, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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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, Tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Saigon, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Hô Chi Minh Hanoi
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: Tour of the Saigon History Museum, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hanoi
Arrival in Paris in the morning.
Included activities: Tour of Colonial Hanoi, Visit the temple of literature, see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hanoi Ha Long Bay
In the morning, depart by coach for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board the boat,... see+ followed by a welcome cocktail and a cruise while enjoying a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the activities offered on board in the enchanting setting of Frog Lagoon. At the end of the day, take part in a cooking class led by the chef. After dinner, a night fishing session is offered at the stern of the boat. Overnight on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Ha Long Bay Lan Ha Bay
After breakfast, an early morning departure by small boat to the village of Viet Hai. A bike ride... see+ or electric car tour through stunning scenery, followed by a stop at Ba Trai Dao Beach, where you can swim if conditions permit. Return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the activities offered on board, such as a tea ceremony. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Swimming at Ba Trai Dao, Boat trip to the village of Viet Hai, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Lan Ha Bay Hanoi
Very early in the morning, a tai chi session on the Soleil Deck. After breakfast, departure to... see+ explore the Cave of Light and Darkness (Hang Sáng). Return to the ship, then sail to the Tuan Chau pier. Disembark and depart by coach for Hanoi. Upon arrival, lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional water puppet show depicting daily life and Vietnamese legends. 
Included activities: Tai chi session, Exploration of the Dark and Bright Cave (Hang Sang), see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Accommodation in a double room in a 5-star hotel (local standards) in Siem Reap (3 nights) and in a 5-star hotel (local standards) in Saigon (1 night)
Drinks on board: still water, non-alcoholic beverages, local beers, tea, unlimited coffee throughout the day, as well as wine with meals
Drinks with meals during your stay in Saigon and Siem Reap: still water, tea, or coffee
Onboard show according to program
Service charges for onboard staff and customary tips for guides and drivers during the cruise
The services of a French-speaking cruise director for the duration of the trip
Accommodation in a double room in a 5-star hotel (local standards) in Hanoi (2 nights)
French-speaking guide on board
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Guides available in other languages for groups only
Other beverages then the aforementioned
Customary tips for stays in Saigon and Siem Reap (USD 20 recommended)
The cost of obtaining a Cambodian visa (€69 or €84/€114 to date, depending on the direction of the cruise, for French or Belgian nationals)
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further information
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit to a village on the shores of Tonlé 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 to the Sentiments of Angkor
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Visit the village on stilts
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Visit to a weaving village
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Tour of 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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Tour of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
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Discovery of artisanal manufacturing
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Tour of the City of Sa Dec
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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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Tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Saigon
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Visit to a lacquer factory
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Visit to Cholon market
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Visit to the central post office
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Tour of the Saigon History Museum
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Tour of Colonial Hanoi
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Visit the temple of literature
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Visit to the Hanoi Museum of Ethnography
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Rickshaw ride around Hoan Kiem Lake
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Swimming at Ba Trai Dao
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Boat trip to the village of Viet Hai
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Tai chi session
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Exploration of the Dark and Bright Cave (Hang Sang)
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