Magnificent Mekong Cruise

Package Overview

The charming French Colonial design of the Mekong Navigator perfectly complements the beautiful scenery and architecture of the delightful cities of Cambodia and Vietnam. The luxurious and opulent Mekong Navigator cuts a striking figure as it navigates this majestic waterway offering seven-night river cruises as part of every Emerald Waterways Southeast Asia itinerary.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Embarkation

  Xin Chao and Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! You Will Be Met By An Emerald Waterways Representative and Transferred from the Bustling City, Through the Scenic Countryside to the Gateway of the Mekong Delta, My Tho (please Arrive By 11:00am). Here You Will Receive a Taste of What’s to Come as My Tho is a Busy Port Town Dependent On the River for Its Livelihood. from Here We Will Begin Our Journey Upstream Aboard the Luxurious Rv Mekong Navigator. Once On Board You Will Meet Your Cruise Director and Receive a Warm Greeting from the Crew, Followed By a Welcome Reception. this Evening Enjoy a Delicious Vietnamese “mekong Delta” Theme Dinner While Sailing to Cai Be.
  seven Night Stay: Rv Mekong Navigator

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 2 : Cai Be – Sa Dec

  Following Breakfast We Board Traditional Sampans and Sail Through Cai Be’s Floating Market, a Fascinating and Iconic Scene of the Mekong Delta. Watch as the Locals Trade and Barter a Variety of Wares and Exchange Goods Across the River. Sail Past the City’s Attractive French Gothic Cathedral, Then Tour the Historic Anh Kiet House with Its Beautiful Surrounding Gardens. Visit a Traditional Rice Factory Where Workers Produce Rice Paper, Rice Wine, Popped Rice, and Many Varieties of Traditional Candies. Afterwards We Return to the Ship for a Sumptuous Lunch and Enjoy a Scenic Cruise Upstream. We Reboard Our Sampans to Navigate the Narrow Canals of the Mekong, Where We Can Observe Daily Routines of the Villagers En Route to the Historic Town of Sa Dec. Along the Way, We Stop At a Local Brick Factory to View the Complete Process of Brick-making By Local Men and Women Utilising Clay from the Mekong. Upon Arrival to Sa Dec, We Visit the Home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Who Inspired Marguerite Duras’ Novel, L’amant (the Lover), and Take a Fascinating Walk Through the Town’s Market Experiencing the Local Sights and Sounds.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : Tan Chau – Vietnam/cambodia Border Crossing

  Tan Chau is An Interesting Border Town with a Variety of Ethnicities and is Famous for Its Silk. Board a Sampan and Sail to a Colourful Temple of the Cao Dai Religion. this is One of the Unique Amalgam Religions Founded in Vietnam and Its Unique Cast of Saints Include Jesus Christ, Sun Yat Sen and Victor Hugo. We Then Board a Xe Loi (traditional Vietnamese Tuk-tuk) for a 15-minute Ride Through the Town to a Family-owned Mat Weaving Workshop. this is a Fascinating Look Into An Integral Mekong Delta Industry Where the Products are Made By Hand or with the Help of a Manually Operated Loom. Reboard Our Sampans and Sail to a Floating Fish Farm to Learn About Various Types of Fish in this Region and the Importance of this Industry to Vietnam’s Economy. Disembark At Evergreen Island for a Walk Through the Local Village Which Provides An Interesting View Into Authentic Rural Mekong Delta Life. Return to the Ship for Lunch and Cruise Toward the Border. Sous Sdei and Welcome to Cambodia! Following Clearing Formalities and Crossing the Border, We Witness a Fascinating Change in the Architecture Along the Riverfront as We Sail Into Cambodia. this Evening Join the Culinary Team and Watch Them Demonstrate the Art of Vietnamese and Cambodian Cooking. Please Note We are Unable to Dock or Proceed Into the City Until the Customs Office is Open Tomorrow Morning.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : Phnom Penh

  Cambodia’s Capital Phnom Penh Was Once Known as the “pearl of Asia”, But It Was Almost Entirely Evacuated By the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Today It is An Inspiring and Buzzing Centre of Hope and Opportunity with Plenty to See and Do. Emeraldplus: After Breakfast, We Meet Our Cyclo Drivers for An Exciting Morning City Tour of Phnom Penh. Cyclos, a Phnom Penh Institution are Three Wheeled Bicycles Built for Transporting Passengers. They are a Traditional Mode of Transport Throughout the Mekong and Provide a Unique View of the Capital. Prepare for a Leisurely Journey as We are Taken Along the Riverfront to the Magnificent Royal Palace Complex Which is a Highlight of Any Visit to Phnom Penh. Enjoy a Leisurely Walk Through the Grounds, Viewing Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion Before Visiting the Famous Silver Pagoda, Home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, Encrusted with More Than 9,000 Diamonds. the Cyclos Then Transport Us to the National Museum, Ending the Morning with a Comprehensive Tour of the Many Angkorian and Pre-angkorian Artifacts Discovered in the Angkor Archaeological Area in Siem Reap. the Afternoon is At Leisure to Explore Phnom Penh. Go Shopping At the Local Markets, or Simply Relax At One of the Many Restaurants and Pubs such as the Famous Foreign Correspondents Club. Emeraldplus: Before Dinner, Visit the Sun Deck to Enjoy a Cultural Performance By the Cambodian Children’s Group. the Performance Includes Apsara, Cambodia’s National Dance as Well as Local Traditional Folk Dances. Discover More: Backstreets, Temples and Communities Tour, or Street Food Tour (additional Cost).

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Phnom Penh

  This Morning We Learn About the Darkest Days of Cambodian History. A Short Drive Will Take Us to the Killing Fields At Choeung Ek Which is a Disconcerting Reminder of the Recent Atrocities Committed By the Khmer Rouge Regime. We have the Opportunity to Walk Through the Fields, Visit the Small Museum and Memorial Stupa, and Learn About this Sad History. We Continue to What is Possibly the Most Powerful Museum Experience in Indochina, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also Known as S-21). This is a Former School that Was Converted to the Main Prison and Torture Headquarters of the Khmer Rouge and is a Chilling Reminder of the Brutal History. Our Afternoon is Again At Leisure.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Angkor Ban

  Today We have a Great Opportunity to Get to Know Traditional Life in the Mekong with a Visit to the Charming Town of Angkor Ban. Here, You Will have a Glimpse Into the Lives of the Local People Starting with a Visit to a Family’s Home to See How the Locals Live, Along with An Opportunity to Meet the Family and Discuss Their Lifestyle. Continue Through the Village to the Local School Where You Will Join the Children in Their Classroom and Experience What a Typical School Day is Like. Then Walk Back Through the Village to the Ship, Including a Brief Stop At the Local Monastery Complex.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 : Wat Hanchey – Kampong Cham

  Wat Hanchey is An Ancient Hilltop Pagoda Which is the Home to Buddhist Monks and Offers Some of the Best Views of the Mekong River. Emeraldplus: Receive a Traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the Monastery’s Resident Monks. After Enjoying a Walk Around the Monastery and the Amazing Views of the Mekong River Valley, We Descend the Enormous Stairway, Surrounded By the Incredible View of the Mekong Below. Following Lunch, We Drive Through the City of Kampong Cham to Visit the Hills of Phnom Pros (man Hill) and Phnom Srei (woman Hill), the Incredible Stupa, the 10-metre Long Reclining Buddha, and the 13-metre Tall Preaching Buddha. Today’s Final Visit is to the 12th Century, Angkorian-period Complex of Wat Nokor Bachey, Which Features Several Original Statues of Buddha and Stone Inscriptions. We Then Return to the Ship and Gather for a Farewell Reception and Royal Cambodian Theme Dinner as We Prepare for Our Journey to Siem Reap, Home of the Archaeological Wonders of Angkor Wat.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : Kampong Cham – Siem Reap

  Following Breakfast We Disembark and Bid Farewell to the Rv Mekong Navigator and Her Crew. Transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap for Your Onward Flight (please Book Flights After 4.00pm). We Hope You Enjoyed Your Cruise of South East Asia and Hope to See You Again Soon!
  
  please Note: the Mekong River is Subject to Extreme Variations in Water Levels Throughout the Year. Every Effort is Made to Provide the Routing and Inclusions Stated However Depending On Water Levels Prevalent At the Time of Sailing, this Itinerary May Be Amended.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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Inclusions

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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