Luxury Mekong River

Date

Itinerary

18 July 22

Ho Chi Minh City Tour – boarding RV Indochine II

AM: Make your own way to our pick-up point at Central Palace Hotel. You will join the cruise group and head for a buffet lunch.

PM: In the afternoon we will take a tour of Ho Chi Minh City. We then board our ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner.  

19 Jul 22

Cu Chi Tunnel Tour – Cho Gao

AM: We will depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence.

Home to around 10,000 people for several years, it took about 25 years to build the underground city. The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans. enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque villages. On arrival we will watch a short introductory video before exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, the most famous battlegrounds in the world. We will explore the complex tunnel system and view may craters left from B52 bombing raids. After that we can try firing real bullets at the shooting range or go souvenir shopping before your return transfer back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

PM: Lunch on board then start cruising. Overnight we moor at Nha Be.

20 Jul 22

Cho Gao – My Tho – Vinh Long – Cai Be – Sa Dec

AM: Today we pass through the Mekong Delta and visit the town of My Tho and the My Tho Islands to see local craftsman at work.

PM: After we cruise to Vinh Long, Cai Be and Sac Dec. Overnight stop at our mooring point.

 21 Jul 22

Sa Dec

AM: Early this morning we visit Sa Dec and tour the small town where some colonial mansions are still in existence and afterwards we can discover the local market.

22 Jul 22

Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

AM: We spend the day cruising and cross the Cambodian Border as we continue our journey to Phnom Penh.

PM: After dinner we have a "TUK TUK" trip, and then moor for the night in the port of Phnom Penh.

23 Jul 22

Phnom Penh City Tour

AM: On our city tour we visit the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and the National Museum.

PM: We have lunch in a local restaurant and then the option to visit a former detention centre used by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war. After we have time in the "Central Market". In the evening we have an Apsara dance show. Overnight in the port of Phnom Penh

24 Jul 22

Koh Chen – Kampong Tralach – Kampong Chhnang

AM: Today we visit Koh Chen, a small village where the inhabitants are experts in silverwork and copper work and visit a local school.

PM: After lunch we arrive in Kampong Tralach and visit the beautiful Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda. We cross through the village by oxcart to reach the pagoda. We return and continue our cruise to Kampong Chhnang which is our overnight stop.

25 Jul 22

Kampong Chhnang – Lake Tonle

AM: Today we visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap. We visit a traditional grove of palm trees and taste some palm sugar before a visit to a traditional pottery.

PM: We then visit a floating village on small local boats. In the afternoon we cruise to lake Tonle Sap. Cocktail and gala dinner tonight.

26 Jul 22

Siem Reap – Disembark

We spend the morning cruising*. Disembark the RV Indochine II at noon. Our driver will transfer you to our drop off point in Siem Reap at noon.