Mekong Upstream Vietnam Cambodia on Mekong Navigator

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River Cruise
Our full 8-day cruise enables us to share with you the rich culture that is present along the waters that flow between Vietnam and Cambodia. This fascinating destination will enrich your knowledge of the region’s history while inspiring you with the entrepreneurial spirit of the Mekong villagers, the perseverance of the Cambodian farmers and the uplifting ser...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Ancient temples of Angkor Wat The spectacular Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
    • A water blessing by the monks of Wat Arang
    • Mighty Mekong River
    • Vovinam Show in My An Hung
    • Visit Sa Dec marke
    • Visit Margettet Duras house, handrowing sampan, floatting market...

What's this trip about?

    Our full 8-day cruise enables us to share with you the rich culture that is present along the waters that flow between Vietnam and Cambodia. This fascinating destination will enrich your knowledge of the region’s history while inspiring you with the entrepreneurial spirit of the Mekong villagers, the perseverance of the Cambodian farmers and the uplifting serenity of the Buddhist monks. Explore the past as you navigate through magnificent remnants of former civilisations. Complete your experience with an entertaining evening of music and cultural performances.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHo Chi Minh
End CitySiem Reap

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River Cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Yoga & Meditation

Trip includes

    • Dining in the most spacious open-seating dining room on a Mekong Cruise
    • Delicious regional & Western cuisine with all onboard meals
    • Vegetarian options available with all meals
    • Seasonal recipes featuring the freshest local ingredients
    • Daily early-riser coffee & tea
    • Full breakfast buffet with live with egg station, noodle station, salad bar, cold cuts...
    • Everyday lunch buffet with live cooking station showcasing local specialties served by our Head Chef
    • A la carte dinners with choice of salads, soups, entrées, dessert, or cheese
    • Complimentary wine, local beer/spirits, soft drinks, coffee & tea at lunch & dinner- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks for lunch and dinner
    • Champagne welcome reception, wine pairing dinner, specialty coffee and fine tea selection
    • Complimentary daily sundowner cocktail, draft beer and spirits
    • Complimentary water during excursions
    • Complimentary personalised aluminium water bottle for excursions
    • Complimentary wifi in-room and public areas
    • 3 Lotus Cruises exclusive experiences: A variety of onboard cultural performances, calligraphy and crew farewell performance
    • English-speaking crew and expert local guides and destination resource speakers
    • Authentic excursions with visit to communities by a Lotus Cruises dedicated guide
    • Port charge and gratuities included

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Itinerary

Day 1: My Tho and Sun Deck

Depart Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon on a scenic drive to the port of My Tho to embark the luxurious Mekong Navigator and settle into your elegant suite. As your upstream journey commences towards Cai Be, experience our cordial hospitality on the Sun Deck at a wel...

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 colourful collection of local boats from the delta provinces, larger boats selling their goods and the characterful stilted houses of Cai Be. ...

Day 3: My An Hung & Long Khanh A Island

This morning, we make a short journey from ship to shore by traditional sampan, visiting a typical evergreen farming village on the Mekong Delta, the My An Hung village. We walk through the verdant village, interact with villagers, enjoy fresh coconut in the garden… A...

Day 4: Border Crossing

After border formalities, relax and enjoy leisure time on the sundeck, in the lounge, library or wonderful La Vie spa until mooring close to the city of Phnom Penh late evening. Guests observe a fascinating transformation in the riverfront architecture. Exciting cultu...

Day 6: Phnom Penh

Breakfast is taken on board before guests are greeted at the pier by their appointed Tuk Tuk driver for an enchanting tour of the best sites in Phnom Penh. Guests are expertly pedalled along the riverfront to the Royal Palace which is the official residence of the Kin...

Day 7:

Angkor Ban

Wat Hanchey

Kampong Cham

The morning begins with a visit to the rural and charming village of Angkor Ban, with its stilted houses and grazing Brahim cows seeking the shade of a banana tree. Guests feel a sense of timelessness here, witn...

Day 8: Disembarkation

Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests are invited to disembark for transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap with a lunch stop, arriving early afternoon at the hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,679
Price per day$210
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

Pricing notes:

Price depends on suite style, time of travel, ship, and trip length. Ex: Mekong Navigator 7 nights itinerary Vista Suite is $2,849 in April or $2,291 in May.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Lotus Cruises.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Bente

Mar 2020

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Nice crew

Nice crew! Delicious food!!! Like excursion to Long Khanh- nice people; ferry trip. Do not like S21 and Killing Fields. Terrible history but important. Food + athm...

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Robin

Feb 2020

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Nice trip!

Thank you for all the crew and specially to Phong who helped my husband all long the excursions

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Class

Feb 2020

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Staff is great

Staff is great - all of them!

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Spa treatments, on-board laundry, and gift shop items
    • Premium wine and spirits
    • Transfer outside included transportation as provided in the shore excursion program
    • Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and tuktuk drivers.

Accommodation

  • All suites river cruises
Ship & cabin information
Mekong Navigator
Step into a bygone era of charming and nostalgic sophistication enhanced by luxurious modern amenities. Offering an outstanding selection of 34 spacious and indulgent suites with meticulous attention to every modern detail and comfort.
The Suites Grande Suite Located forward on the Orchid Deck (Upper Deck), these two very private suites offer the most luxurious and spacious environment on board, measuring 584 square feet (54 square metres) with full French doors onto a private terrace where complimentary canapes are served at sundown as part of Lotus butler service. Signature Suite Located on the Orchid Deck (Upper Deck), the Signature Suite provides guests  with 291 square feet (27 square metres) of living space, including  private balcony, where guests can relax in privacy while enjoying the breathtaking  scenery. This calm haven offers guests the opportunity to enjoy daily  continental breakfast on their balcony. Signature Suites are furnished with two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, as requested. Vista Suite Located on the Lotus Deck (Main Deck) the Vista Suite provides guests with  276 square feet (26 square metres) of living space, with French balcony,  and a spacious seating area from which to enjoy the dramatic sunsets  along the Mekong River. Vista Suites are furnished with two twin-size  beds or one queen-size bed, as requested. Superior Suite Located on the Jasmine Deck (Lower Deck), the Superior Suite provides guests  with 256 feet (24 square metres) of living space, with two oversized  porthole style windows, providing a peaceful and private sanctuary. Superior Suites are furnished with two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, as requested.
Built: 2014 Length: 70m (230ft) Breadth: 13m (43ft) Draft: 1.8m (6ft) Height: 12m (39ft) Engines: 2* Caterpillar C18 Tier 2 Cruising Speed: 11knots Guests: 68 Staff: 34 Voltage: 220volts
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Age Requirements
36 years and up
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