Saigon to Siem Reap by River Cruise

Overview

This 12-day tour offers an immersive journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, blending cultural exploration with luxurious comfort. Starting in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), the tour embarks on a scenic Mekong River cruise, taking you through the serene landscapes of the Mekong Delta and into the heart of Cambodia. Highlights include visits to historical temples, vibrant markets, and the magnificent Angkor Wat complex in Siem Reap. Throughout the tour, you will enjoy a mix of guided excursions, traditional performances, and ample leisure time to soak in the local culture.

Highlight

  • Explore the vibrant metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern developments blend with historical temples.
  • Embark on a luxurious Mekong River cruise, beginning with a welcome dinner onboard.
  • Discover the lush landscapes and vibrant fruit orchards of the Mekong Delta, with stops at My Tho, Cai Be, and Vinh Long.
  • Cross the Vietnamese-Cambodian border, arriving in the capital city of Phnom Penh with time to explore the city in the evening.
  • visit to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Russian Market.
  • Evening entertainment with a traditional Apsara Dance performance onboard.
  • Explore Kampong Tralach, including a visit to the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda.
  • Visit the fishing port and pottery town of Kampong Chhnang, and experience the local culture and crafts.
  • Full-day exploration of the Angkor temples, including Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and the iconic Angkor Wat.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

    Arrival in Ho Chi Minh, greeting and welcome by our representative, transfer to hotel for check in. This is an exciting, absorbing metropolis where scooters pack the streets and temples stand alongside modern developments. Devastated by the Vietnam War, it is now a bustling free-market city where anything goes. The Saigon River and Ben Thanh market are within walking distance and are highly recommended.
    A dinner cruise on the Saigon River offers a unique and enchanting experience.

    included meals : Dinner
    Accommodation : Adora Art Hotel or similar
  • Day 2: Saigon to My Tho
    The ship is all spruced up and ready for you. She departs for My Tho. Enjoy a refreshing ‘welcome drink’ and a briefing on the cruise. Welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
    Embarking port: Saigon Port (Cang Nha Rong Port)
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day3: My Tho to Cai Bei to Vinh Long
    The ship departs at the break of dawn. Begin the day with a sumptuous breakfast whilst the ship navigates delicately along the marvellous canal of Cho Gao. We arrive at My Tho. The ship drops anchor close to Thoi Son Island on the banks of a northern arm of the Mekong. My Tho, which means ‘fragrant herb’ draws thousands of tourists each year, eager to embrace the untouched beauty of the Mekong Delta. It is a prosperous city of some 100,000 inhabitants and is famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day 4: Sa Dec to Chau Doc
    The day begins with a sumptuous breakfast. You take in a short tour of Sa Dec before we transfer to Trung Vuong Primary School. We then continue our cruise to the Kien An Cung Pagoda.

    We stroll around the bustling Sa Dec Market. The small city of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating in its unspoiled beauty and authenticity.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day 5: Vinh Xuong Border to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    The ship leaves at the break of dawn for the Vietnamese border at Vinh Xuong. Breakfast is served. Once formalities have been taken care of, we depart for Phnom Penh, with lunch served en route to the capital city. We arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon. Passengers are free to enjoy the city in the evening.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day 6: Phnom Penh
    Breakfast is served before we depart for a tour of the Royal Palace, its Silver Pagoda and National Museum in the morning. We return to the ship for lunch and an in the afternoon we will visit the notorious Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the famed Russian Market. In the evening, you are entertained by the graceful and beguiling ‘Apsara Dance’, whilst you enjoy dinner onboard.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day 7: Phnom Penh to Kampong Tralach
    Breakfast is served before a morning at leisure. We depart Phnom Penh at 11.30am, with lunch served en route to Kampong Tralach. We visit the spectacular Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda before returning to the ship. Dinner is served onboard and the ship moors overnight.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day 8: Kampong Chhnang
    At dawn, the ship sails for the port of Kampong Chhnang. Located some 56 miles northeast of Phnom Penh, the town of Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonlé Sap. It is famous for its fish farms and pottery. Not to be overlooked either are the products of the Thnot tree – a mellow-tasting, caramel-coloured sugar sold in large cakes and palm wine. The tree grows abundantly in the area and is one of Cambodia’s national symbols. Lunch on board as we set sail to Koh Chen.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Toum Tiou I Cruise
  • Day 9: Kampong Chhnang to Siem Reap
    After breakfast on board, we will transfer you by air-conditioned bus to Siem Reap. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. free at your leisure.
    included meals : Breakfast
    Accommodation : Amatak Boutique Hotel or similar
  • Day 10: Siem Reap (explore Angkor complex)
    In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

    In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

    In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Amatak Boutique Hotel or similar
  • Day 6: Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple & Phare the Circus
    This morning, we continue our exploration of the Angkor complex with a visit to the small but charming temple of Banteay Srei (22mi/35km from Siem Reap town). Our route takes us past paddy fields and through pretty villages.

    Banteay Srei was built in the 10th century and contains some of the finest examples of Khmer sculpture. Although much smaller than the later temples, all of the buildings are covered in exquisite carvings.
    Afternoon, free at your own leisure time before your experience time with Phare the circus, Cambodia’s Best Modern Cultural Performance, Phare performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent, making Phare Circus the top-rated modern cultural performance in Siem Reap. In early evening, you discover Phare Café, serving drinks, snacks and delicious meals. Start your evening entertainment dining at the Cambodian Street Food Festival. Grab a table and enjoy dinner and drinks with free pre-show performances.
    included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation : Amatak Boutique Hotel or similar
  • Day 12: Siem Reap - Departure
    The tour ends this morning in Bangkok after breakfast. Catch your free transfer to the airport to begin your journey home.
    included meals : Breakfast

Trip Details

  • Guide
    • French or English speaking guide
  • Transport
    • Vehicle, River Cruise, Ox Cart, and remork
  • Entrance
    • Entrance & sightseeing
  • Accommodation
    • 4 nights in the hotel, 7 nights on the Mekong Cruise
  • Meal
    • 11 Breaks, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners

More Information

Includes

  • Full board accommodation, including meals mentioned in the program, coffee, tea & drinking water
  • French or English-speaking guide
  • Visits mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees
  • All private transportation as mentioned in program
  • Transportation from departure port to arrival port
  • Port fees
  • Wifi

Not Includes

  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Visas if needed
  • Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program
  • Transfers from/to airport and hotels
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities for the crew/guides

Saigon to Siem Reap by River Cruise

Vietnam, Cambodia

12 days 11 nights

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