The Mekong in a different way - Between adventure and must-seesites

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River Cruise
We are thrilled to present our latest program, designed to combine exploration, cultural immersion, and light activities for a memorable cruising experience on-board the Toum Tiou 2. Our charming vessel offers personalized service in an intimate environment, perfect for small groups who seek an authentic and dynamic Mekong River journey. Our itinerary include...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • HIGHLIGHTS An authentic, dynamic trip in small groups
    • Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal
    • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
    • THE MUSTS: The hidden treasures of the Mekong by bike, kayak, sampan or on foot
    • Discover historic cities: Phnom Penh and Hô Chi Minh City
    • Meet the locals and discover their way of life in Sa Dec, Cai Be...
    • Pottery wheel demonstration andtake a cooking class to immerse yourself in the local culture
    • Climb the astonishing Oudong hill
    • Visit 4 major temples in Angkor

What's this trip about?

    We are thrilled to present our latest program, designed to combine exploration, cultural immersion, and light activities for a memorable cruising experience on-board the Toum Tiou 2. Our charming vessel offers personalized service in an intimate environment, perfect for small groups who seek an authentic and dynamic Mekong River journey. Our itinerary includes a range of activities like biking, kayaking, sampan rides and walking tours that provide opportunities to discover the hidden treasures of the Mekong River, including traditional village visits and climbing the stunning Udong Hill. Moreover, we'll take you on a motor & rowing boat tour of the magnificent Tra Su Forest, where you'll witness incredible flora and fauna of this beautiful natural environment. Experience the perfect balance of cultural immersion and light adventure, while enjoying the authentic Mekong River charm. With an emphasis on personalized service, cultural exploration, and a touch of adventure, our program promises to deliver an unforgettable cruising experience and makes a perfect match for the Toum Tiou 2. At the end of this active cruise, admire the magnificent temples of Angkor. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 400 km2 archaeological site is home to priceless relics such as the Ta Prohm sanctuary, a prisoner of lichen and strangling fig trees, Bayon and its enigmatic four-faced stone sentinels, the Terrace of the Elephants, the scene of royal parades, but also and above all Angkor Wat, the site's most famous temple.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityStrasbourg
End CityStrasbourg

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - double-occupancy accommodations in a first-class hotel - transfer of the boat to downtown Siem Reap - all meals -onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - drinks during the lunches in Ho Chi Minh-City and Phnom Penh and all meals in Siem Reap (water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer* + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the services of an english-speaking local tour guides - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - tips. Tips: To ensure our customers more pleasant stay, we've included 35€ per passenger for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited and 45€ per passenger for crew members. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)

Meet at the restaurant of the Hotel Liberty Riverside between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lunch at the hotel. After lunch, we will explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. we will also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years ol...

Day 1 HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)

Meet at the restaurant of the Hotel Liberty Riverside between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lunch at the hotel. After lunch, we will explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. we will also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years o...

Day 2 HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)

Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chi Minh City tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. Walking tour commences and stop for some photographs at notable sites like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square and the...

Day 2 HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)

Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chi Minh City tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. Transfer back to ship for lunch.After lunch we will then proceed to the War Museum to learn more about the history of Vietnam before returning to the ship.Ship leaves Saigon for My Tho and dinner on board.Night on board.

Day 3 MY THO - CAI BE

Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and that we're the only cruise line offering this uniq...

Day 3 MY THO - CAI BE

Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and that we're the only cruise line offering this uniq...

Day 4 SA DEC

Breakfast on board.Local boat pick-up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec, including a walk around the local market along the river. This small town of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating for its preserved authenticity. A few colonial houses remain, including the forme...

Day 4 SA DEC

Breakfast on board.Local boat pick-up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec.Ship leaves Sa Dec for Chau Doc, lunch and dinner on board during cruising

Day 5 CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH

Breakfast on board.Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous town of Chau Doc has developed around fishing and fish farming. We’ll then transfer to Tra Su Forest. We’ll experience this beautiful forest with small local boats, where you can wi...

Day 6 PHNOM PENH

Breakfast on board.We will enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," for an authentic and immer...

Day 6 PHNOM PENH

Breakfast on board.We will enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," for an authentic and immer...

Day 7 KAMPONG TRALACH - OUDONG

Breakfast on board.Departure by ship towards Kampong Tralach. Visit the beautiful Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. It is accessed by crossing the village via a small road perpendicular to the river, surrounded by a magnificent landscape of rice fields. Th...

Day 7 KAMPONG TRALACH - OUDONG

Departure by ship towards Kampong Tralach. Visit the beautiful Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.Lunch on board.Departure towards Oudong, which was the royal residence and capital of Cambodia for over 250 years. Visit the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda.Departure by boat towards Kampong Chhnang. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 8 KAMPONG CHHNANG - KOH CHEN

Breakfast on board.Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Here they also have many fish farms. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques - Chhnang itself means "pot."...

Day 8 KAMPONG CHHNANG - KOH CHEN

Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Option: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. Return to the ship, lunch on board whilst cruising to Koh Chen.We will have a farewell dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 9 SIEM REAP

Disembark, road to Siem Reap and discovery of traditional villages (5-6 hours bus ride).After, we'll visit the Angkor Wat temple: the epitome of Khmer architectural art and the most famous and imposing of all the monuments in Angkor (visitors must cover their shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt). Enjoy a stroll through the Angkor Night Market. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 9 SIEM REAP

Disembark, road to Siem Reap and discovery of traditional villages (5-6 hours bus ride).After, we'll visit the Angkor Wat temple: the epitome of Khmer architectural art and the most famous and imposing of all the monuments in Angkor (visitors must cover their shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt). Enjoy a stroll through the Angkor Night Market. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 10 Siem Reap

Boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Lunch. Visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor, a local business with a diverse collection of silk and carvings, as well as a superb range of traditional beauty products and spices, all made locally. We’ll end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus, and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 11 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

This morning, we’ll tour Ta Prohm, a Cambodian temple dedicated to the family of Jayavarman VII. We’ll then explore Angkor Thom. Stroll among the enigmatic faces of the Bayon Temple and discover the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch will be served at the hotel.We’ll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.

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What's excluded

    • International flights and their taxes - transfers not mentioned in the program - Cambodian and Vietnamese visas - cancellation and baggage insurance - drinks on board from our special lists - drinks other than those mentioned.

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