⚓ Operated by RV Indochine & RV Indochine II on selected dates
Prolong your stay with a 7-day post-cruise program and discover the essential sites in two Vietnamese provinces formerly known as Annam and Tonkin. Visit the capital, Hanoi, as well as thousand-year-old pagodas, lakes and historical monuments. Set out on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs.
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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
Siem Reap
Program depending on your time of arrival in Siem Reap.Boat trip on Tonl Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants.Then, visit of the Angkor Night Market.Night at the hotel.
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.Well end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.
Day 3
Angkor / Tonlé Sap
Included excursion: 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. Fish farming is abundant here. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniquesChhnang itself means "pot." 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.Well cruise to Vinh Long.Included excursion: discovery of a brick and pottery factory, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol.*Well 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 / Hue
Inlcuded excursion: Cholon.Well enjoy lunch in town.Flight to Hu.Night at the hotel.
Day 12
Hue
Full-day included excursion: the tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, the Tu Hieu Pagoda, the Imperial City and the Dong Ba Market. Night at the hotel.
Day 13
Hue / Hoi An
Full-day included excursion: the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, the village of Kim Long and the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Night at the hotel.
Day 14
Hoi An
Full-day included excursion: My Son, Hoi An for lunch and a visit of the city and the Fujian Assembly Hall. Night at the hotel.
Day 15
Hoi An / Hanoi
Flight to Hanoi. Traditional water puppetry show. Night at the hotel.
Day 16
Hanoi / Ha Long Bay
Leaving 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 17
Ha Long Bay
Tai Chi class on deck. Included excursion: visit of one of the largest caves of the bay. We'll cruise in Halong Bay. Disembarking and trip back to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport. End of our services around 6.00 p.m. at the airport. Please do not book any flights before 8.00 p.m.
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From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta & The Imperial Cities (port-to-port cruise)
2 October 2019 