Cruise From Saigon To Phnom Penh With Jayavarman Cruiser

Cruise From Saigon To Phnom Penh With Jayavarman Cruiser

Saigon - Cai Be - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh
Per adult

$250

Duration

4 days/3 nights

Tour Type

Cruises

Tour code

  • 1
    Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be "The sea of mangroves" (D)

    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.

  • 2
    Day 2: Cai Be - Chau Doc "Vietnamese inventiveness" (B, L, D)

    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 super 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.

  • 3
    Day 3: Chau Doc boarder crossing - "Taste of aqua cultural life" (B, L, D)

    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.

  • 4
    Day 4: Phnom Penh "Pearl of the East" (B)

    Off we go early in the morning to witness a truly indescribable scene while approaching Phnom Penh’s river promenade. Sadly, after breakfast, it is time to disembark the cruise and transfer to the hotel at 10:00AM

Inclusion:
– Entrance fees
– Transportation
– English speaking guide
– Taxes, fuel, port due
– Full board
– Welcome and farewell dinner
– Mineral water, tea or coffee during breakfast
– Transfers from/to the ship at the start and end point of a voyage (Saigon/Siem Reap)

 Exclusion:
– Personal travel insurance.
– Phnom Penh Port taxes at 65USD/person levied by Cambodian Port Authorities
– Tips and gratuities
– Visa arrangement

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