⚓ Operated by RV Indochine & RV Indochine II on selected dates
You'll begin your extraordinary vacation in Indochina with a discovery of Hanoï, the Vietnamese capital, and on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs. Then, cast off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the legendary river that begins in the mountains of Tibet and meanders through no less than six countries. The Mekong traces the authentic, profound, and mesmerizing history of Vietnam and Cambodia along its riverbanks.
Your Ships
RV Indochine
★★★★
1 / 3
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
★★★★★
1 / 5
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
Hanoi
Full-day included excursion: Ho Chi Minh City and its mausoleum.Night at the hotel.
Day 2
Hanoi / Ha Long Bay
We'll leave early in the morning for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hours travel time).We'll be welcomed aboard and enjoy a cocktail.We'll cruise in Halong Bay.We'll spend the night on board.
Day 3
Ha Long Bay / Hanoi
Tai Chi class on deck.Included excursion: visit of one of the largest caves of the bay.We'll cruise in Halong Bay.We'll watch a traditional water puppetry show.Disembarking and trip back to Hanoi. Night at the hotel.
Day 4
Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
You'll catch a flight to 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 5
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 6
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 7
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 8
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 9
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 10
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 11
Kampong Chhnang / Tonlé Sap / Siem Reap
Included excursion: Kampong Chhnang and tasting.Well continue our cruise.Well spend the night on board.
Day 12
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 13
Angkor / Siem Reap
Boat trip on Tonl Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Lunch.Included excursion: Visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor.Well end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.
Day 14
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 Temples of Angkor & Hanoi and Halong Bay (port-to-port cruise)
2 October 2019 