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Enjoy an exciting experience & discovering the lost civilization along the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia. Besides that, discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life on our cruise, enjoy a walk around the beautiful evergreen island, stopping for a visit at the home of a local war veteran and visit it the small museum and buddhist memorial stupa and learn more about the atrocities committed during the Pol Pot’s regime are great experiences on this trip.
Code: MK03
Duraton: 5 days
Departure:
Departure From: Ho Chi Minh City
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Transport:
Destination: HO CHI MINH - MY THO - CAI BE - SA DEC
Itinerary
Price Includes:
| Room type | What's Included | Total |
| Superior | All board - meals included | $1878 |
| Vista Suite | All board - meals included | $2158 |
| Signature Suite | All board - meals included | $2438 |
| Prestige Suite | All board - meals included | $2838 |
| Grand Suite | All board - meals included | $3398 |
Price Includes:
- 4 nights accommodation on board the Mekong Navigator in the suite category selected full aboard including themed dinners, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks for lunch and dinner, champangne welcome reception, coofee and fine tea selection at Le Salon available all day, complimentary water during excursions and aluminium water bottle, complimentary wifi in room and public areas, authentic excursions with dedicated guides as indicated in the programme.
- English speaking crew on board, port charges, gratuities for the crew on board.
- Visas, international flights, personal expenses and spa treatments.
UPSTREAM: SAI GON - PHNOMPENH
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho (D)
Depart Ho Chi Minh CIty in the afternoon on scenic drive to the port of My Tho to embark the luxurious Mekong Navigator and settle into your elegant suite. As the upstream journey commences towards Cai Be, experience our cordial hospitality on the Sun Deck at a welcome reception and introduction to our friendly and professional crew who will present a safety briefing. In the evening, a "Mekong Delta" themed dinner offers a cultural and innovative introduction to Vietnamese cuisine.
Day 2: Cai Be - Sa Dec
After a short sail to Cai Be, the English speaking guide will accompany you on the tapestry of waterways by sampan, passing a colorful collection of local boats fromt the delta provinces, larger boats selling their goods and the characterful stilted houses of Cai Be. Continuing into the narrower canals of Cai Be, a stop is made to visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Back on board the sampans, it's short paddle through the canals to reach a traditional rice factory where industrious artisans produce rice paper, rice wine and pooped rice. There's a selection of postcards, souvenirs and beautiful oil paintings on sale. On return to the ship an elegant lunch is served while sailing upstream through tranquil riverine scenery towards Sa Dec.
On arrival at Sa Dec port the traditional sampan is again used to navigate the tapestry of Mekong canals, giving guests the oppoturnity to observe traditional village life before arriving at the historic town of Sa Dec. A visit here would not be complete without a visit to the former home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who was the inspriration for Marguerite Duras famous novel, L'Amant (The Lover), here, you will also enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration exclusive for you. You will visit as well the Chinese Temple called Kien An Cung, built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family, where you will be warmly welcomed by traditional Chinese Lion Dances. Guests return to the ship on foot through the town's market which is a bustling, extraodinary and colorful experience, providing many wonderful photo opportunities of the fresh and unsual produce of meat, live fish and seafood for sale.
On arrival at Sa Dec port the traditional sampan is again used to navigate the tapestry of Mekong canals, giving guests the oppoturnity to observe traditional village life before arriving at the historic town of Sa Dec. A visit here would not be complete without a visit to the former home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who was the inspriration for Marguerite Duras famous novel, L'Amant (The Lover), here, you will also enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration exclusive for you. You will visit as well the Chinese Temple called Kien An Cung, built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family, where you will be warmly welcomed by traditional Chinese Lion Dances. Guests return to the ship on foot through the town's market which is a bustling, extraodinary and colorful experience, providing many wonderful photo opportunities of the fresh and unsual produce of meat, live fish and seafood for sale.
Day 3: Cu Lao Gieng Long Khanh A Island (B/L/D)
In the morning, guests make the short journey from ship to shore by traditional sampan, landing on the charming island of Cu Lao Gieng to visit a lcoal village where hundreds of sampans and rowings boats are made daily. An enchanting sampan cruise circumnavigating the island ends with a visit to the Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral, which was built in 1879, shortly after the Notre Dame Cathedral in Sai Gon in 1863. There may be an opportunity to interact with a local priest at the Cathedaral (subject to his availability). The peaceful villages are surrounded by flourishing orchards and verdant green laws, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city in life.
Mid-afternoon your sampans take you to the local island village of Hong Ngu in the Mekong Delta, close to the Vietnam - Cambodia border. Here, a large number of traditional Khmer scaves are woven in many village homes and exported to Cambodia. Guests have the opportunity to obsserve the weaving process passed down many generations. Some villagers are also embroidery artists and display their art for visitors to enjoy. The inhabitants of this rural area have only recently become familiar with western travellers and always offer a friendly welcome. Before returning to the sampans guests can enjoy a walk around the beautiful evergreen island, stopping for a visit at the home of local war veteran.
Mid-afternoon your sampans take you to the local island village of Hong Ngu in the Mekong Delta, close to the Vietnam - Cambodia border. Here, a large number of traditional Khmer scaves are woven in many village homes and exported to Cambodia. Guests have the opportunity to obsserve the weaving process passed down many generations. Some villagers are also embroidery artists and display their art for visitors to enjoy. The inhabitants of this rural area have only recently become familiar with western travellers and always offer a friendly welcome. Before returning to the sampans guests can enjoy a walk around the beautiful evergreen island, stopping for a visit at the home of local war veteran.
Day 4 : Border Crossing (B/L/D)
After border fomalities, relax and enjoy leisure time on the sundeck, in the lounge, library or wonderful La Vie spa until morning close to the city of Phnom Penh late evening. Guests observe a fascinating transformation in the riverfront architecture. Exciting cultural activities will take place on board.
Day 5: Disembarkation (B)
Following breakfast the crew bid farewell as guests are invited to disembark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
DOWNSTREAM: PHNOM PENH - SAIGON
Day 1: Phnom Penh (D)
Guests embark the luxurious Mekong Navigator in the late morning and lunch onboard.
In the afternoon, guests are free to further explore Phnom Penh. Alternatively, guests can opt to go shopping or sample the city's vibrant restaurants and bars.
Pre-dinner cultural entertainment is provided on the Sun Deck as guests enjoy a performance by local children of Aspara, the Khmer national dance and other traditional folk dances.
In the afternoon, guests are free to further explore Phnom Penh. Alternatively, guests can opt to go shopping or sample the city's vibrant restaurants and bars.
Pre-dinner cultural entertainment is provided on the Sun Deck as guests enjoy a performance by local children of Aspara, the Khmer national dance and other traditional folk dances.
Day 2: Border Crossing (B/L/D)
Relax and enjoy a morning of leisure on the sundeck in the lounge, library or wonderful La Vie spa as the ship sails downstream towards the border. Guests observe a fascinating transformation in the riverfront architecture and landscape. Exciting cultural activities will take place on board.
Day 3: Long Khanh Island Cu Lao Gieng (B/L/D)
In the morning you are taken by traditional sampans to the local island village of Hong Ngu in the Mekong Delta, close to the Vietnam - Cambodia border. Here, a large number of traditional Khmer scarves are woven in many village homes and exported to Cambodia. Guests have the opportunity to observe the weaving process passed down many generations. Some villagers are also embroidery artists and display their art for visitors to enjoy. The inhabitants of this rural area have only recently become familiar with western travellers and always offer a friendly welcome. Before returning to the sampans, guests can enjoy a walk around the beautiful evergreen island, stopping for a visit at the home of a local war veteran.
After lunch on board, guests make the short journey from ship to shore by sampan, landing on the charming island of Cu Lao Gieng to visit a local village where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily. An enchanting sampan cruise circumnavigating the island ends with a visit to the Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral which wasbuilt in 1879, shortly after the Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon in 1863. There may be an opportunity to interact with a local priest at the Cathedral (subject to his availability). The peaceful villages are surrounded by flourishing orchards and verdant green lawns, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life.
After lunch on board, guests make the short journey from ship to shore by sampan, landing on the charming island of Cu Lao Gieng to visit a local village where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily. An enchanting sampan cruise circumnavigating the island ends with a visit to the Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral which wasbuilt in 1879, shortly after the Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon in 1863. There may be an opportunity to interact with a local priest at the Cathedral (subject to his availability). The peaceful villages are surrounded by flourishing orchards and verdant green lawns, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Day 4: Cai Be - Sa Dec - My Tho (B/L/D)
On arrival at Sa Dec port the traditional sampan is again used to navigate the tapestry of Mekong canals, giving guests the opportunity to observe traditional village life before arriving at the historic town of Sa Dec. If water levels allow, a stop is planned at Cao Dai Temple. A visit to Sa Dec would not be complete without a visit to the former home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who was the inspiration for Marguerite Duras’ famous novel, L’Amant (The Lover), here you will also enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration exclusive for you. You will visit as well the Chinese Temple called Kien An Cung, built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family, where you will be warmly welcomed by traditional Chinese Lion Dances. Guests return to the ship on foot through the town's market which is a bustling, extraordinary and colourful experience, providing many wonderful photo opportunities of the fresh and unusual produce of meat, live fish and seafood for sale.
After a short sail to Cai Be, the English-speaking guide will accompany you on the tapestry of waterways by sampan, passing a colourful collection of local boats from the delta provinces, larger boats selling their goods and the characterful stilted houses of Cai Be. Continuing into the narrower canals of Cai Be, a stop is made to visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Back onboard the sampans, it’s a short paddle through the canals to reach a traditional rice factory where industrious artisans produce rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.
Before dinner guests gather on the Sun Deck as the ship sets sail for My Tho to enjoy a farewell reception with all the crew, followed by a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room.
After a short sail to Cai Be, the English-speaking guide will accompany you on the tapestry of waterways by sampan, passing a colourful collection of local boats from the delta provinces, larger boats selling their goods and the characterful stilted houses of Cai Be. Continuing into the narrower canals of Cai Be, a stop is made to visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Back onboard the sampans, it’s a short paddle through the canals to reach a traditional rice factory where industrious artisans produce rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.
Before dinner guests gather on the Sun Deck as the ship sets sail for My Tho to enjoy a farewell reception with all the crew, followed by a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room.
Day 5: Disembarkation (B)
Following breakfast the crew bid farewell as guests are invited to disembark for transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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