Discovering Asia's mysteries through a river cruise along the majestic Mekong river, the region's main thoroughfare, is unmatched. In what was once known as Indochina, this powerful river unites the rich cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia. These days, few vacation spots can match South East Asia's allure, intensity, and exoticism.
DAY 1: PHNOM PENH - KAMPONG TRALACH
DAY 2: KOH CHEN/OUDONG – PHNOM PENH – BORDER
DAY 3: BORDER – CHAU DOC
DAY 4: SA DEC – VINH LONG
DAY 5: CAI BE – MY THO
DAY 6: MY THO – SAIGON
DAY 1: PHNOM PENH - KAMPONG TRALACH
The Toum Tiou is all revved up, spruced up, and ready for you at the Phnom Penh Port. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch as the ship cruises to Kampong Tralach to visit its wonderful Vihara.
To reach this magnificent edifice, we cross Kampong Tralach Krom village along a small road perpendicular to the river, walk along some gorgeous stretches of emerald rice paddy as we leave the river behind.
We return to Toum Tiou. We cruise gently towards Koh Chen (Chinese island). A mouth-watering dinner is served and the cruise ship moors overnight.DAY 2: KOH CHEN/OUDONG – PHNOM PENH – BORDER
We arrive at Koh Chen, a small village whose inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. They produce ornamental items, including delicately engraved tropical fruit which are used in traditional ceremonies or at weddings. You will be able to catch a glimpse of the distant hills of Cambodia's ancient capital – Oudong – and its royal stupas when you are a few kilometers away from the ferry.
We return to the Toum Tiou. We cruise towards Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, while lunch is served onboard.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you are free to explore this vibrant city. Dinner is served on board and the Toum Tiou moors overnight.DAY 3: BORDER – CHAU DOC
Breakfast is served on board as the Toum Tiou crosses the border to Chau Doc.
Chau Doc is a remote border town and cultural melting pot of Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities. The city is situated at the intersection of a tributary linking the Bassac and the Mekong River. What Chau Doc lacks in size, it makes up in colours. Lots of it. Vivid and vibrant. Even its store fronts are painted in warm pastel shades. We are taken on a short panoramic tour of the city. This is the perfect opportunity to feel the throbbing vibration of the local markets.
The Toum Tiou then cruises towards Sa Dec and moors overnight.DAY 4: SA DEC – VINH LONG
A hearty breakfast is served on board before arrival at Sa Dec. Local boats are sent to the Toum Tiou to pick you up for a delightful cruise around Sa Dec.
We continue cruising and we stop at Vinh Long - a brick and pottery factory and the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet Nursery of Fruit Trees. We visit a typical local dwelling and a show room of traditional farming tools.
Passengers re-embark the Toum Tiou which then cruises for My Tho. A delectable dinner is served during navigation. We arrive at My Tho. The Toum Tiou moors for the night near Thoi Son Island.DAY 5: CAI BE – MY THO
Local boats are sent to the Toum Tiou for a short transfer to the mainland and a short panoramic tour of My Tho. It is a prosperous city of about 100,000 inhabitants, famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields. The climate is warm and pleasant throughout the year. The surrounding countryside is encircled by coconut palms and banana and mango trees.
We return to the Toum Tiou and we then cruise towards Saigon. A sumptuous farewell dinner is served and the Toum Tiou moors overnight.DAY 6: MY THO – SAIGON
The Toum Tiou departs for Saigon. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before arriving at Saigon Port.
PRICE: USD/PAX
INCLUSIONS:
- Full board accommodation, including meals, coffee, tea & drinking water.
- French or English speaking guide.
- Visits mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation from departure port to arrival port
EXCLUSIONS:
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program.
- Transfers from/to airport and hotels.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities for the crew. Indochine Cruise
- Transfer from hotel to port and vice-versa.
