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Cruise along the Mekong River, from Saigon to the temples of Angkor in 14 days

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits, all while letting yourself be carried away?

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
Hô Chi Minh
Departure from Paris Charles de Gaulle on a regular flight with a stopover or two.
Accommodation: Plane
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Hô Chi Minh
Arrival in Saigon in the morning. Departure for a panoramic tour through the main streets of the... see+ city center to discover the colonial past of the former southern capital: the Reunification Palace (exterior view), 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 Eiffel.
Transfer to the 5* Sofitel Plaza Hotel (or similar) for lunch, then check into your rooms. Continue your tour of Saigon with a visit to the History Museum, which houses important collections from the prehistoric period to the Nguyen dynasty. Dinner in town. Overnight at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to the Reunification Palace, Visit to Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral, see+
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Hô Chi Minh My Tho
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to My Tho. En route, visit a lacquer factory and stop at... see+ Cholon Market, the former Chinese trading town that became part of Saigon in 1931. Upon arrival in My Tho, board the side of the boat. Lunch on board and settle into your cabins. In the late afternoon, stop at Vinh Long and 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. Followed by a traditional Hat Boi show, combining dance, song, and storytelling. Return on the side of the boat for a welcome cocktail and dinner. 
Included activities: Visit to a lacquer factory, Visit to Cholon market, see+
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My Tho Vinh Long Ben Tre
In the morning, depart on an excursion aboard small boats along a canal with the impressive brick... see+ kilns hauling in the side of the boat in the Mang Thit district and discover a factory. Lunch on the side of the boat. In the afternoon, set off in small boats to discover the floating coconut market in the Ben Tre district. Then visit the Vinh Buu pagoda and return on the side of the boat. Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. 
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Ben Tre Cai Be Sa Dec
After breakfast, depart in small local boats to reach Tan Phong Island. Take a walk to discover how... see+ decorative items are made from water hyacinths. The afternoon continues with a ride in small vehicles through fruit fields. Stop in a garden for an introduction to exotic fruits. Before returning to the side of the boat, pass by the Gothic cathedral of Cai Be and meet a family who make rice paper and coconut candies. Lunch on the side of the boat. In the afternoon, arrival in Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her childhood. City tour to 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 colorful local market. Dinner on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Discovery of artisanal manufacturing, Sa dec city tour, see+
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Sa Dec Tan Chau Vietnam-Cambodia border
In the morning, arrival in Tan Chau, a small town on the Mekong River. Board local boats to explore... see+ Tan Chau. This small town is very representative of this part of Asia, divided between rural life and bustling economic activity. We begin our visits by cyclo, stopping at a mat factory, then take a walk along the foot of the village of Vinh Hoa. Return on the side of the boat for lunch. Sail towards the Cambodian border. In the afternoon, the ship stops at the border for formalities to exit Vietnam and enter Cambodia. Dinner on board. 
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Phnom Penh
Arrival in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Formerly known as "the Pearl of Asia," the city was... see+ renowned for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and harmonious colonial architecture. Today, Phnom Penh is building on its past to develop a new ambition as a major Asian capital.

In the morning, visit the Royal Palace, residence of the King of Cambodia. This complex of 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 on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Visit to the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, Visit to the National Museum, see+
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Phnom Penh Silk Island
Early in the morning, the ship sails to Silk Island. Stopover and foot and tuk-tuk ride in a small... see+ weaving village. Stop at a school. Then, the boat resumes its journey to berth again in Phnom Penh. Lunch on the side of the boat. In the afternoon, free time to explore the Cambodian capital on your own. At the end of the day, a specialist gives a lecture on Cambodia on board. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to a weaving village, see+
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Silk Island Angkor Ban
Morning of navigation on the superb meanders of the Upper Mekong still wild and preserved. Lunch on... see+ board. In the early afternoon, arrival at Angkor Ban. Angkor Ban is one of the very few villages not to have been burned down or destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period. It is a dive into intimate Cambodia, to the rhythm of its inhabitants. Visit of the village on stilts, discovery of traditional houses, some of which are more than a hundred years old. Stop at a school. Back on board for the continuation of the navigation. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit the village on stilts, see+
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Angkor Ban Kampong Cham Siem Reap
Early in the morning, disembarkation and transfer to Siem Reap (5h). On the way, stop at the... see+ Kampong Kdei bridge dating from the Angkorian era, built during the reign of Jayavarman VII. Arrival in Siem Reap and lunch at the restaurant. Check-in at the hotel and first discovery of Siem Reap with a visit to a village located on the banks of Tonle Sap lake. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at Sokha Angkor Resort 5* (or similar). 
Included activities: Visit a village on the banks of Tonle Sap Lake, see+
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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. 
Included activities: Visit to Bayon, Visit to Ta Prohm, see+
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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 moats 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 by the Temple of Angkor Wat, the largest of the temples of the site of Angkor, 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. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the restaurant and night at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to the Banteay Srei temple, see+
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Siem Reap
Departure for the visit to the Senteurs d’Angkor. This company, whose vocation is to develop... see+ artistic craftsmanship in a sustainable and equitable manner in the Angkor region, trains hundreds of young Cambodians from underprivileged backgrounds each year in the trades of stone and wood carving, lacquer, gilding and silk. Lunch, then free time. In the afternoon, transfer to Siem Reap airport. Flight to Paris on a scheduled flight with a stopover or two. 
Accommodation: Plane
Included activities: Visit to the Sentiments of Angkor, see+
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Siem Reap
Arrival in Paris in the morning.
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Included

The price includes
The conferences
Mineral water available
Drinks on board: water, canned soft drinks, local beers and local wine with meals
unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard show according to program
The services of a French-speaking cruise director for the duration of the trip
Tours and admission to the sites listed in the itinerary
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)
Tips for the crew
French-speaking guide on board
Air taxes
Port taxes
Transfers
Flights Paris/Siem Reap and Saigon/Paris (or vice versa) on scheduled flights with one or two stopovers (Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Eva Air, Air France or Vietnam Airlines)
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and drivers
Tips for guides and drivers (USD 70/person recommended)
Beverages other than those listed
Cambodian visa fees (€69 or €84 to date, depending on the direction of the cruise, for French nationals)
Guides available in other languages for groups only
Meals not included in the program
Further information
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit to the Reunification Palace
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Visit to Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral
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Visit to the History Museum
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Visit to the central post office
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Visit to a lacquer factory
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Visit to Cholon market
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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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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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Visit to a weaving village
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Visit the village on stilts
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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 the Banteay Srei temple
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Visit to the Sentiments of Angkor
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