⚓ Operated by RV Indochine, Lan Diep & RV Indochine II on selected dates
From the heights of the Himalayas to the southern coasts of the South China Sea, winding over 2,700 miles, the Mekong is much more than just irrigation for Indochinaeverywhere it flows, it fascinates men and shapes their lives. Come take an expedition on this grand and plentiful water snake, from the ruins of Angkor to Tonle Sap river following the footsteps of Henri Mouhot, to Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, still largely influenced by the French colonial days. Our meditative trip takes you along the Mekong River on board a ship combining charm and colonial-style comfort.
Your Ships
RV Indochine
★★★★
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The RV Indochine cruises on the Mekong, along a legendary river with enchanted stopovers, between classified sites, centuries-old traditions and culinary delights of Vietnam and Cambodia. The promise of an exotic and authentic adventure, dotted with colours, scents and flavours.
48 guests · 24 cabins · 3 decks · built 2008
Lan Diep
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The RV Lan Diep, an intimate 22-cabin vessel, cruises the Mekong River with elegance. Its design, inspired by traditional boats, blends seamlessly into the lush, authentic riverside scenery. The hull, clad in exotic hardwoods in a classic style, lends it a refined air.
44 guests · 22 cabins · 3 decks · built 2007
RV Indochine II
★★★★★
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The RV Indochine II cruises on the Mekong, along a legendary river with enchanted stopovers, between classified sites, centuries-old traditions and culinary delights of Vietnam and Cambodia. The promise of an exotic and authentic adventure, dotted with colours, scents and flavours.
62 guests · 31 cabins · 3 decks · built 2017
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Mekong.
Day 1
Siem Reap
Your program will begin according to your time of arrival. If your flight arrives between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., your program will be: Lunch will be served at the hotel.Boat trip on Tonl Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Then, visit of the Angkor Night Market. Well have dinner in the city and spend the night at a four-star hotel for the four-anchors ship and at a five-star hotel for the five-anchors ship.
Day 2
Siem Reap / Angkor
Full-day included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch and visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor.Well end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.
Day 3
Angkor / Tonlé Sap
Well visit the Angkor Wat temple. Lunch will be served at the hotel.Journey to Koh Chen (approximately 5 to 6 hours by coach), with a stop in traditional villages. Our crew will welcome you and help you get comfortably settled into your cabins. ORTransfer to your ship. Our crew will welcome you and help you get comfortably settled into your cabins. Afternoon cruise through Tonle Lake.Well have dinner and formally meet our crew. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.
Day 4
Tonlé Sap / Kampong Tralach
Discover of the small village of Koh Chen, where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work. Lunch on board then we will set out to visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda, we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.
Day 5
Kampong Tralach / Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap. We'll also enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board. Lunch andcruising to Phnom Penh. Once we arrive, enjoy a brief tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," the easiest way to get around the city. Well return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music. Our ship will remain overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 6
Phnom Penh
Full-day included excursion:- The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda- The National Museum- The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil warWell cruise to Vietnam.Well spend the night on board.
Day 7
Phnom Penh / Sa Déc
Included excursion: visit of the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple.Well begin to cruise toward Sa Dec.Well spend the night on board.
Day 8
Sa Déc / Cái Bè
Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le. Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec. We'll cruise to Vinh Long. Included excursion: discovery of a brick and pottery factory, a fruit-tree nursery, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol.* We'll spend the night on board.
Day 9
Cái Bè / Ho Chi Minh City
Included excursions: - Visit of a bee farm and tasting - Ride in small sampans along the canal lined We'll set out to cross the very narrow canal, heading for Ho Chi Minh City. We'll spend the night on board.
Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple.Lunch will be served on board.Included excursions:- The Museum of Vietnamese History- Discovery of the Cu Chi tunnels (coach journey of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes each way)Well spend the night on board.
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Inlcuded excursion: Cholon.Well enjoy lunch in town.Well bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.
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From the Angkor Temples to the Mekong Delta (port-to-port cruise)
2 October 2019 