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Ho Chi Minh city – Phnom Penh 5D4N
High Season (01 jan – 31 mar & 01 oct – 31 dec): vnd 39,647,790 ~ usd 1,687
low Season (01 apr – 30 sep): vnd 29,917,380 ~ usd 1,273
Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City, cruise along scenic waterways through this postcard-pretty region known as Vietnam’s “Rice Bowl” for its seemingly endless fields of rice. Interact with local culture at a floating market, museum, floating fish farm, and more.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho – Long Xuyen
Be picked up at ÊMM Hotel Saigon, 157 Pasteur Street, District 3. Depart Ho Chi Minh City via coach and drive towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Stop at the rustic, riverside town of Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river.
Board the Victoria Mekong Cruise at Victoria Can Tho Pier at 16:00 PM. Familiarize yourself with the ship while she sets sail towards Long Xuyen and watch the sunset over the Hau River. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance know as “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” with cocktail in hand. As day turns into night, sit down to a welcome dinner to officially welcome you onboard your Victoria Mekong Cruises, accompanied by the entertainment activities onboard ”. Overnight near Long Xuyen.
DAY 2
Long Xuyen – Tiger Island – Vam Nao
After breakfast, tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Kinh, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures in the region. During lunch the ship sails on before anchoring near Tiger Island.
Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by 3-wheeled “xe loi”, visiting cottage industries such as plant pot and incense making. Visit a site locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” and hear the story that won the island its name. Return on board in time for the cocktail competition and the evening’s entertainment as the ship continues cruising to Vam Nao where we anchor and overnight
Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by 3-wheeled “xe loi”, visiting cottage industries such as plant pot and incense making. Visit a site locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” and hear the story that won the island its name. Return on board in time for the cocktail competition and the evening’s entertainment as the ship continues cruising to Vam Nao where we anchor and overnight
DAY 3
Vam Nao – Tan Chau
Wake up to another leisurely breakfast in Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit a craft village famed for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves. Used for hundreds of years by the southern Vietnamese, these stoves have a unique design which allows them to block the wind, retain heat, and keep ash from dispersing.
Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the village of Tan Chau where we’ll travel by local rickshaw to visit the local market and colorful temple which is the spiritual center for local residents. Return to the ship in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Overnight in Tan Chau
Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the village of Tan Chau where we’ll travel by local rickshaw to visit the local market and colorful temple which is the spiritual center for local residents. Return to the ship in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Overnight in Tan Chau
DAY 4
Tan Chau – Phnom Penh (110km, 8hrs cruising)
Enjoy early morning scenery on the Sky deck while the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border. After the leisurely breakfast in the Claypot restaurant, select from the many onboard activities including a ship’s tour, mini-golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia and sail on towards Phnom Penh.
We arrive late afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic river walk. Before dinner, enjoy an interesting predinner lecture about Cambodia as well as learn some basic Khmer phrases. Overnight in Phnom Penh
DAY 5
Phnom Penh
Enjoy breakfast on the terrace of Claypot Restaurant with time
to enjoy the view from the pool or from your private balcony
before disembarkation at 09:00AM.
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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Victoria Mekong Cruises
Add: Victoria Can Tho Resort, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, Vietnam
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