Cambodia Vietnam Cruise Holiday

Pick you up from the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa to Kampong Cham by coach. A packed lunch will be provided on the coach and we will stop at Kampong Thom along the way. Arrive at late afternoon and cruse to Kampong Cham for overnight mooring.

Early morning sailing with a brief stop at Kampong Cham after breakfast, take a visit at the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey and then travel by bus to visit the Twin Holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey (Man and Woman Hill). Continuation to the ecotourism village of Choeungkok supported by the Frech-Cambodian NGO Amica. Late afternoon departure from Kampong Cham heading for Tonle river overnight mid stream. Overnight on RV Pandaw Cruise.

Excursion up the Tonle River to Kampong Chhnang by either coach or the ship depending on water levels. Beyond Kampong Chhnang travel by the Pandaw Explorer to discover the vast wetlands around the mouth of the river. Here many fish traps may be seen. Dinner on the board and overnight at midstream.

The city is various of interesting sightseeing and activities. In the morning, visit Royal palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum where display outstanding Khmer crafts.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit Genocide museum and the Killing Filed in town to understand more about the magnanimous history during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime.
Get back to the ship after the museum visit, a variety of cocktails will be served followed by a traditional Apsara dance performance on board. Experience the brilliance and richness of the culture and the soothing sounds of traditional music and enjoy the dinner on the sundeck with the stars and the moon as our companions. Overnight in Phnom Penh

We cast off for a day cruising in the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route. Today we stop at Prek Touch, a jungle village, to visit fruit orchards, and then set off to the Vietnamese border for the requisite cross border paperwork. The boat moors safely at the riverbanks, overnight on RV Pandaw Cruise.

Local ferry boat travel from the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau down the canals and backwaters. In Chau Doc, visit a Cham tribal village and a cat fish farm. We make a trishaw ride round this fascinating town of fine French-colonial buildings and bustling market. We return to the ship for lunch and cast off for Cai Be.

In the morning, take an exciting Sampan boat excursion to Sa Dec via Vinh Long along canals and backwaters. Time to visit Sa Dec and see the local market and the ancient house of Mr, Huynh Thuy Le, the ‘lover’ of Marguerite Duras, a famous French novelist. At Cai Be, we will cruise through its colourful floating market which takes place daily in front of the catholic church. Dinner on the board and overnight at midstream.

The cruise comes to an end as the ship arrives at My Tho Port. Disembarkation in the early morning for a coach transfer to InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel. Arrive at the hotel late morning.