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Mekong River Adventure – Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
5 days, Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
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Experience the beauty of both Cambodia and Vietnam during this five-day river cruising journey. Take in Wat Phnom, the Grand Palace, and the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary and prepare to see things you’ll never forget (but bring your camera anyway). Get a true taste of river cruising while visiting the Cai Be floating market, where you’ll learn about fish farming, pottery, and sugar palm production. Opt for bikes, tuk tuks, or local boats to get around and see rice paddies, monasteries, and local businesses.
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Travel Style: Marine
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 28
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
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Trip Code: AOVPSE
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Itinerary
Day 1Phnom Penh
Arrive by 10am to embark on the boat. Enjoy an Apsara show on board.
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DinnerDay 2Phnom Penh/Sadek
Cross the border into Vietnam. Cruise to Chau Doc and visit the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary. Later, soak in the sunset from the top of Sam Mountain.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Sadek/Mỹ Tho
Visit the Kien An Cung Pagoda in Sa Dec and take the time to stroll through the market along the river. View the old colonial houses by the delta. Continue on to Vinh Long. Learn about rice popping and opt to wander small paths through the communities here. Continue to Cai Be by local boats and meet up with the vessel. Drop anchor tonight near Thoi Son Island.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Mỹ Tho
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in the morning, catching a glimpse of My Tho town on the way. Cruise to Thoi Son Island by local boats for some local industry visits. Enjoy learning more about coconut product manufacturing and honey farming, with samples of honey and local fruit. Meet traditional musicians here. Opt for a local lunch on the island. Enjoy a farewell cocktail on board before the Captain's dinner.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Ho Chi Minh City
Depart My Tho in the morning. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends upon arrival.
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BreakfastReverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. See Mekong River Adventure – Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
What's Included
- 4 nights aboard the Toum Tiou II Riverboat
- Apsara show
- Tra Su Bird Sanctuary visit
- Sam Mountain sunset visit
- Kien An Cung Pagoda visit (Sa Dec)
- Vinh Long excursion
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
- Thoi Son Island cottage industries tour
- Farewell cocktail and Captain's Dinner
- All transport to/from included activities and between destinations
Accommodations
Aboard the Toum Tiou II Riverboat (4 nts).
Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Allow USD40-55 for meals not included.
Transportation
Toum Tiou II Riverboat, private vehicles, walking
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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