Vietnam and Cambodia: Mekong Cruise
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Angkor Wat, Siem Reap ©Easia Travel
Go on a Mekong Cruise and explore a land of jungles, rice fields, cities and bays from a different perspective! Learn about the sagas of ancient empires and colonial powers that unfolded along the banks of one of the world’s greatest rivers.
Dates
Dates on request
Suggested itinerary by Air
Days 1-2
Depart the UK
Fly to Ho Chi Minh where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3
Join Mekong Cruise
Transfer to your river cruise ship for your journey along the magnificent Mekong Delta. Welcome drinks and dinner onboard.
Day 4
My Tho – Cai Be – Vinh Long
My Tho is famous for its may fruit orchards, gardens and rice fields and bustling markets. Visit the floating markets of Cai Be before continuing to Ving Long passing houses on stilts and hundreds of small boats.
Day 5
Sa Dec – Chau Doc
Sa Dec is a small unspoiled city on the river bank, with some colonial houses. Stroll around the markets and visit a local primary school. Cruise to Chau Doc to visit Cham Village.
Day 6
Vinh Xoung – Phnom Penh
Arrive at Vinh Xoung on the Cambodian border and continue the cruise route to Phnom Penh.
Day 7
Phnom Penh
Take a guided tour of Phnom Penh visiting the magnificent Royal Palace and the National Museum of Cambodia.
Day 8
Tonle Sap River – Koh Chen – Kampong Tralach
Early sailing along the Tonle Sap River to Koh Chen, where you can visit the local village known for silver working. Continue to Kampong Tralach to visit the Buddhist Temple in the river fields.
Day 9
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat
Cross the Tonle Sap Lake and disembark our ship mid morning at Phnom Krom Pier. Travel to Siem Reap before visiting Angkor Wat, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
Day 10
Angkor Wat Temples Tour
Return to Angkor for a full day tour of the magnificent temples of Chao Say Tevoda, Thommanon, Ta Prohm and Takeo.
Days 11-12
Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh – Return Flight to UK
Following some free time this afternoon, we take a short flight from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh for your return flight to the UK.
Vietnam is subject to two main seasons, wet and dry, but it can still be visited and enjoyed all year round. The dry season, from November to April, is the most popular time to visit the country, but the wet season isn’t as bad as the label implies, and can actually be a pleasant time to go thanks to lower visitor numbers.
You can get an e-visa for Vietnam online for visits of up to 30 days, the visa is limited to certain entry and exit points but you will be asked to specify these when applying for the visa. For visas longer that 30 days contact the nearest Vietnamese embassy.
Tourist Visas are available on arrival at the main Cambodian airports for $30 and you will also need to arrive with a passport photograph, Visa’s can also be bought online. The visa usually lasts for 30 days, overstaying this can lead to fines and deportation.
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