Duration:
8 days/ 7 nights
Prices:
US$1664 (included taxes & service charge)
Start Date: Upon Request
Depart From:
Siem Reap
Destination(s) to visit:
Ho Chi Minh - Caibe - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey - Tonle Sap - Siem Reap
Tour Code:
ETV259
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Tour description:
Departure
dates:
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August: 8, 22
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September: 5, 19
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October: 3, 17, 31
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November: 14, 28
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December: 12, 26
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January: 9, 26
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February: 6, 20
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March: 13, 27
Boat trip from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh city - Tour from Siem Reap to Saigon by Boat
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Tour Program:
Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be “The
Sea of Mangroves”
Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of
Saigon while settling into your cabin. The ship will begin by meandering
along busy ports and waterways. Soon after, the change is abrupt and
you’ll find yourself in the UNESCO listed Mangrove Biosphere Reserve of
Can Gio which had been destroyed during the Vietnam War by toxic
chemicals. Amazingly, the 75 hectares of forest has come back to life
through a reforestation.
Enjoy a cocktail reception at the Funnel
Bar and Lounge followed by a Welcome Dinner on the Sun Deck. Drop
anchor just outside of Cai Be for the night.
Day 2: Cai Be –
Chau Doc “Vietnamese inventiveness”
Today’s tour starts with the
visit of Cai Be’s colorful floating market. Cruise among local sampans
coming from all provinces of the delta full of fruits and vegetables.
Proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be.
During a 40 minute cruise, discover beautiful landscapes along the river
and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. These evergreen
islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people.
Back
on the sampans, we will lead to you to observe the activity of the
biggest rice stock market in Cai Be. Further stops will allow you to see
traditional brick and tile factories and how locals use palm leaves for
houses. Cruise 20 minutes further to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be’s
beautiful cathedral. Visit some interesting home factories to see how
rice paste, rice cookies and coco candies, are made, along with the
longan fruit drying process.
Lunch will await you at Le
Longanier, a superb Indochinese villa located in a lush tropical garden
by the river, surrounded by fruit orchards. After lunch, group 1 takes a
stroll along the canals to experience the local environment first hand
while group 2 explores the edges of the canals on bicycle. After touring
the canals, head to the An Kiet ancient house to have tea with the
descendants of the former imperial residents. Board the Jayavarman for a
relaxing evening cruise towards Chau Doc. Moor midstream overnight.
Day
3: Chau Doc- border crossing “Taste of aqua cultural life”
Welcome
to the circus of fish. The early birds will be treated to Thai Chi
lessons on the Sun Deck. Brace yourself for a boat excursion to the
exciting floating villages and catfish farms witnessing masses of bassa
fish being fed, hand in hand with a shore excursion to the village of
the local Muslim Cham community.
Take a ride through this
fascinating town of rich French colonial architecture and see its
bustling market flooded with tropical fruits in full display by women in
cone shaped palm leaf hats. Observe beautiful textiles being woven on
old wooden looms; a tradition that has been passed from generation to
generation.
By mid-afternoon, The Jayavarman casts off for the border
towards Phnom Penh.
Day 4: Phnom Penh “Pearl of the East”
Off
we go early in the morning to witness a truly indescribable scene while
approaching Phnom Penh’s river promenade. After breakfast, embark on a
city tour in this dynamic, historical capital of Cambodia which has
retained its French colonial charm. Sightseeing in the morning will
include the dazzling white and gold architecture of the Royal Palace,
outstanding displays of Khmer crafts at the National Museum and the
temple on a hill - Wat Phnom.
After lunch in a local restaurant,
examine the painful, heart wrenching reminders of Cambodia’s ugly past
under the Khmer Rouge regime with an excursion to the infamous “Killing
Fields”; the former detention, torture and execution centers during the
Cambodian civil war. Introduction and onsite lecture by a local history
professor.
Thereafter, to ease the nerves a variety of cocktails
will be at your disposal, followed by Cambodia’s traditional Apsara
dance performance. Experience the brilliance and richness of the
culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of
incense sticks and a delicious Khmer food buffet.
Day 5:
Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham “Monks and hilltops”
Depart before the
break of dawn from Phnom Penh with a stop at the little known Chong Koh
silk weaving village for a leisure walk. We cruise past the Mekong’s
tranquil villages and mind blowing river life with scores of fishermen
on duty. Visit Wat Nokor, a wat built within the ruins of an ancient
temple that holds a timeless story. Then, travel to the Cheung Kok
Ecotourism Village, a small village developed with support from
Assistance Médiation Internationale (AMICA). Travelers can visit the
village and take part in activities to experience village life. Profits
from tourism go towards re-investment into long-term projects.
Day
6: Kampong Cham – Wat Hanchey “Cambodia’s province and the wetlands”
Wake
up in the wee hours of the morning, truly energized to embark on a
journey upriver to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Located at
the top of a hill overlooking the river, it offers some of the best
views in Cambodia. Dating from the 8th century, these ancient structures
do justice to the architecture of the Chenla Empire which predated the
glories of the mighty Angkor. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding
well organized rice paddy plains, as well as a travelers blessing
performed by the local monks.
Day 7: Kampong Cham – Kampong
Chhnang – Tonle Sap “Waterworld”
Before the sun rises, The
Jayavarman sets sail to Kampong Chhnang via Prek K’dam along the
meandering Tonle Sap River, which narrows through leafy swaths of the
South East Asian jungle. Take a walk through Kampong Louang, one of the
last silversmith villages, to see the entire community involved in
making various silver items to sell. Get back aboard The Jayavarman to
eat lunch while cruising towards Kampong Chhnang.
After lunch,
take a motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang to see the wetlands,
floating houses and fish farms in the region. Make a stop at a Heritage
Line sponsored floating school to interact with the children and teach
them some English! This is the day to truly experience rural Khmer life.
In the evening, a mouth watering Farewell Dinner will be served on the
Sun Deck.
Day 8: Tonle Sap – Siem Reap “Angkor Awaits”
This
great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 km in length. The
birdlife is profuse and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see
the shores. Witness stillness and tranquillity on the way to Siem Reap.
The
water level varies a great deal according to the time of the year and
the amount of rainfall recorded. Thus, changes may occur for the
different seasons.
High Water Program (approx. between July and
December)
Cross the Tonle Sap Lake at dawn and 11: 00 disembark
at Siem Reap Port for onward coach transfer to the hotel by 12: 00 pm
Low
Water Program (approx. between December and June)
Cruise early
morning to Prek K’dam where you will disembark Jayavarman after
breakfast. Board a coach at 9: 00am which will take you to see a
pre-Angorian temple on your way to Siem Reap. A packed lunch and
refreshments will be available along the way. Arrive in Siem Reap early
afternoon.
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Tour from Siem Reap to Saigon by Boat - Boat trip from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh city
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Tour Prices(Price per person and in US$)
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Cambodia and Vietnam Cruising By RV The JAYAVARMAN 8 Days
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