Mekong River Adventure – Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
5 days
from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
From
$ 1499
Duration5 days
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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Duration: 5 daysService level: Upgraded
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Starts in: Phnom PenhPhysical Grading: Light
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Ends in: Ho Chi Minh CityAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Phnom Penh
Arrive by 10am to embark on the boat. Enjoy an Apsara show on board.
Arrive at the pier by 10am. While you're cabin may not yet be ready, you will be able to drop off your bags and opt to got sightseeing during this time.
Meals: D
Day 2: Phnom 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.
During border crossing all passengers must stay on board as formalities are done on the riverboat. The boat will usually stay at the border for 2-3 hrs whilst all formalities are completed. Depending on time spent at the border, the itinerary for the afternoon may vary. Although this process is usually quite simple, delays can occur.
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Sadek/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.
End place: My Tho
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Mỹ Tho
Start place: My 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.
Enjoy the Captain's farewell dinner on board.
End place: My Tho
Meals: B, D
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City
Start place: Ho Chi Minh City
Depart My Tho in the morning. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends upon arrival.
End place: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: B
Inclusions
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
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Transport
Toum Tiou II Riverboat, Private vehicles, Walking -
Accommodation
Aboard the Toum Tiou II Riverboat (4 nts)