⚓ Operated by RV Indochine, RV Indochine II & Lan Diep 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 Ho Chi Minh City, still largely influenced by the French colonial days, to Phnom Penh, then Tonle Sap river, following the footsteps of Henri Mouhot. 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
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
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
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Mekong.
Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple. You'll then be transferred to our ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll spend the night on the ship.
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City / Chợ Gạo
Included excursions:- The Cu Chi tunnels (coach journey of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes each way)- The Museum of Vietnamese HistoryWell then begin to cruise to the splendid Cho Gao canal.Well spend the night on board.
Day 3
Chợ Gạo / Sa Déc
Passage through the Cho Gao Canal.Included excursions:- Visit of a bee farm and tasting- Ride in small sampans along the canal lined- Discovery of a brick and pottery factory, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol*Well spend the night on board.
Day 4
Sa Déc / Châu Đốc
Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le.Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec.Our ship will begin to cruise to Cambodia.Well spend the night on board.
Day 5
Châu Đốc / Phnom Penh
Included excursion: visit of the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple.Well arrive in Phnom Penh in the evening.Included excursion: brief tour of Phnom Penh by "tuk-tuk."Well spend the night on board.
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 war We'll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please. We'll spend the night on board.
Day 7
Phnom Penh / Kampong Chhnang
Included excursion: visit of a small village where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work.We'll head to Kampong Tralach.Included excursion: the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.We'll spend the night on board.
Day 8
Kampong Chhnang / Tonlé Sap / Siem Reap
Included excursion: Kampong Chhnang and tasting.We'll then continue our cruise.Well spend the night on board.
Day 9
Siem Reap / Angkor
Disembark,journey to Siem Reap (approximately 5 to 6 hours by coach), with stops in traditional villages.OrMorning cruise through Tonle Lake and disembarkAfter, we'll visit the Angkor Wat temple.Enjoy a stroll through the Angkor Night Market.Night at the hotel.
Day 10
Angkor / Siem Reap
Boat trip on Tonl Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Lunch. Visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor, a local business with a diverse collection of silk and carvings, as well as a superb range of traditional beauty products and spices, all made locally. Well end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus, and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 11
Siem Reap
Included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.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 Mekong Delta to the Angkor Temples (port-to-port cruise)
2 October 2019 