OVERVIEW

High Season: From 29,735,843++ VND ~ 1,265++ USD
Low Season: From 22,438,035++ VND ~ 955++ USD

Board the Victoria Mekong in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s charming capital city. Cruise along the mighty Mekong River, heading ashore on guided visits to cottage industries working with products from the Delta like rice, fruit, and river clay. Gain insight into local culture by exploring a vibrant floating market, museum, heritage home, and more.

ITINERARY

High season: From 1 Jan – 31 Mar & 1 Oct – 31 Dec
Low season: From 1 Apr – 30 Sep

DAY 1

Phnom Penh

Khmer Dances performance on board the ship
Cocktail served in our Horizon Lounge Bar. Meet the Crew and your fellow passengers.

The charming capital of Phnom Penh was once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic riverwalk. Against the backdrop of a traditional musical performance, board the Victoria Mekong Cruise Ship at Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh’s downtown riverside promenade.

As the sun sets on the Tonle Sap River, linger over a sundowner on the sundeck while taking in a performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. As day turns into night, sit down to a wonderful dinner to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise. Tonight, the ship overnights at Sisowath Quay.

DAY 2

Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Vam Nao (160km, 10hrs cruising)

Leisurely cruising along the Mekong River, traveling from Cambodia to Vietnam
Visit a famous Silk Farm village to observe the whole process of traditionally producing silk, using only natural products (silk thread, dyes made of tree bark, leaves and fruit)

As the ship begins cruising towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border, enjoy the morning sun by the Infinity Pool or the Sky Deck, followed by breakfast in the restaurant. After, select from the many on-board activities including a ship’s tour, a mini- golf or simply enjoy the scenery as we sail on towards Vietnam and cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. After lunch, head by sampan to the shore where you will then board a local rickshaw to a silk village to witness all the labor-intensive steps to producing this fine textile, including the use of natural dyes made from tree bark, leaves and fruit.

Return on board in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance. After dinner, enjoy the evening’s entertainment while the ship sails to Vam Nao where we anchor for the night.

DAY 3

Vam Nao – Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Tan Loc (80km, 4hrs cruising)

Morning offshore excursions:

Visit of Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum in Long Xuyen

Afternoon shore excursion

Visit Dinh Yen sedge mat craft village and learn how local people to make skin tofu and straw mat

Evening:

Đờn ca tài tử performance (traditional Mekong instrumental music) on board the ship followed by a farewell dinner.

Wake up to another leisurely breakfast as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures in the region, and learn about the ancient Oc Eo civilization. Enjoy lunch
onboard as we cruise towards Dinh Yen village. Get off the cruise to visit the place where thousands of colorful mats displayed along with the loud laughter of the boys and girls mixed with the rattle of the weaving machines. On the way stop over at a family to see how they are making tofu skin. This type of food is not only bringing the economic value but also contribute to the formation of the village cultural characteristics. Return to the ship and cruise towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as đờn ca tài tử, followed by a final farewell dinner. Overnight in Tan Loc.

DAY 4

Tan Loc – Can Tho (30km, 02hrs cruising), Disembarkation; Can Tho – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City

Downstream 1: En-route lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant in Cai Be.

For your last day on board the Victoria Mekong, enjoy breakfast on the terrace of our Claypot restaurant. Chill out and enjoy the view from the pool or from your private balcony before disembarkation. Accompanied by your local guide, board a coach for Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City by coach, arriving in mid-afternoon. Drop off at EMM Hotel Saigon, 157 Pasteur Street, District 3. End of our services.

INCLUDED

All meals included in selected program

Free flow of soft beverages and local beers all day

Free flow of house wine by the glass during lunch and dinner

Complimentary refillable bottle in room

Transfers to/from meeting point/ship if included in program

Escorted excursions included in program

Onboard entertainment

Fuel, River Pilots, local anchorage fee

EXCLUDED

Port tax (65USD)

Government taxes & service charge

Tour guide gratuities

Any visa fees

Private transfers and any other transfer not in program

Optional excursions

Medical services

Ancillary services such as Spa treatments

Telephone expenses

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Term and Conditions

Victoria Mekong Cruises

Add: Victoria Can Tho Resort, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, Vietnam

Tel: +84 (0) 292 3683366 / +84 (0) 292 3683388

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