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We are thrilled to present our latest program, designed to combine exploration, cultural immersion, and light activities for a memorable cruising experience on-board the Toum Tiou 2.
Our charming vessel offers personalized service in an intimate environment, perfect for small groups who seek an authentic and dynamic Mekong River journey.
Our itinerary includes a range of activities like biking, kayaking, sampan rides, rowing boat/motor boat and walking tours that provide opportunities to discover the hidden treasures of the Mekong River, including traditional village visits and climbing the stunning Udong Hill. Moreover, we’ll take you on a motor & rowing boat tour of the magnificent Tra Su Forest, where you’ll witness incredible flora and fauna of this beautiful natural environment.
Experience the perfect balance of cultural immersion and light adventure, while enjoying the authentic Mekong River charm.
With an emphasis on personalized service, cultural exploration, and a touch of adventure, our program promises to deliver an unforgettable cruising experience and makes a perfect match for the Toum Tiou 2.
Tour Code
TSC-123
Destination
HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO - CAI BE - SA DEC - CAO LANH - CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH - UDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH - KAMPONG CHHNANG - KOH CHEN - SIEM REAP
Departure
Ho Chi Minh City
This quote is not a confirmation of bookings for hotel or travel services.
Please provide the guests’ full names as they appear on their passports while making air ticket reservations. Keep in mind that airfares and reservations are subject to change until paid in full and ticketed.
You should also note that airfare prices may increase without prior notice due to market conditions and suppliers’ policies related to fuel price adjustment.
Itinerary
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Meet at the Hotel in Saigon between 12.30pm and 1:30 pm. (hotel address to be provided).
Transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we’ll explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. We’ll also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Lastly, we’ll visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to explore how locals buy and sell local food and products.
Transfer to the ship
After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail, have dinner and spend the night on board downtown.
Option:
Optional vespa tour (book 24 hours before)
Program: Saigon After Dark
Saigon After Dark is a part night excursion, part street/local food adventure. Guests experience the nightlife of Saigon the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter.
Tour itinerary:
1. Stop for a cocktail and appetizer at a rooftop lounge before adventuring into your favorite local eating spot.
2. Enjoy street seafood with cold drinks at a local restaurant
3. Stop at a Vietnamese pancake restaurant – Banh Xeo, a specialty of Saigon and southern food with the locals.
4. After this the tour will bring you to a live music venue to enjoy the drinks with live music.
Moving from stop to stop, you will enjoy the nightlife of this hustle and bustle city as well as see the iconic sights along the way.
Tour Runs Daily – 6:00pm-10:00pm | Tour Duration – 4 hours | 120 USD/ pax
Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chin Minh tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. Walking tour commences and stop for some photographs at notable sites like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square and the Opera house all of which were heavily influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. Enjoy the vibrancy of this city by foot and explore the city’s green space enjoying the beauty of nature in the middle of this dynamic city. Experience the local coffee scene – Vietnam is famous for producing high-quality coffee and coffee shops are a common sight in the downtown.
Transfer back to ship for lunch
After lunch we’ll then proceed to the War Museum to learn more about the history of Vietnam before returning to the ship
Ship leaves Saigon for My Tho and dinner on board.
Night on board.
Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and that we’re the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Arrival in My Tho.
In My Tho we will kick off with a local boat pick-up that will take us on a boat cruise to Thoi Son Island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits. We will also take a Sampan ride along the scenic canals for a closer look at the Mekong Delta and its unique features. Later we’ll go biking on our own and explore the village to see firsthand how the local people live and to admire the magnificent fruit orchards in the area. This is the perfect chance to connect with the locals and witness their way of life.
Back to ship. Ship leaves for Cai Be and we’ll enjoy lunch whilst cruising. Arrival at Cai Be.
Start Cai Be with a local boat trip to cruise along the Mekong River. Disembark to visit the craft village where you can witness how the local products are made.
Continue cruising on the boat. Get off at the fruit orchards comprising of many kinds of fruits such as: jack-fruit, durian, guava, rambutan, longan etc… drink hot tea, eat fresh fruits and enjoy a live local music performance.
We’ll then enjoy a kayaking adventure. Don’t worry if you are a first-time paddler, it is not difficult. This is a unique experience in the Mekong Delta providing a unique aquatic perspective of the surrounding natural beauty. Then there is the opportunity to explore the countryside by mountain bike providing another view of the local scenery. Whichever of the activities you do, you will get a distinctive glimpse into the beauty and authenticity of the Mekong River.
Ship leaves Cai Be for Sa Dec. Dinner during cruising and night on board.
Breakfast on board
Local boat pick-up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec, including a visit to the Trung Vuong primary school (will close on Saturday, Sunday, holiday and New Year) where you’ll get a chance to learn more about the local education system. Afterward, we will enjoy a promenade at Sa Dec market on the riverbank. (Local market will be closed on Lunar New Year) where you can experience local commerce. This is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy the charming river surroundings.
Ship leaves Sa Dec for Chau Doc, lunch and dinner on board during cruising.
Breakfast on board.
Our friendly Vietnamese guide and comfortable van will be awaiting passengers at the pier, ready to take you on a tour to Van Rau Ancient Pagoda for an incredible cultural experience.
We’ll then transfer to Tra Su Forest. We’ll experience this beautiful forest with a motorboat and rowing boat tour, where you can witness this incredible and diverse flora and fauna of this stunning natural environment.
Back to the ship for lunch and depart to Vinh Xuong Border.
Arrive at Vinh Xuong Border – Clearance of the entry formalities then Ship leaves to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Arrival in the late evening in Phnom Penh. Dinner on board. We’ll remain at anchor overnight. Night on board
Breakfast on board.
We’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by “tuk-tuk,” for an authentic and immersive experience like no other. Visit the beautifully renovated Art Deco Central Market and experience the local shopping scene firsthand. Known as ‘Phsar Thmei’ locally the market is a bustling hub for clothing, food and souvenir shopping.
After exploring the market, we will stroll through the city’s off-the-beaten-path alleyways, where you’ll have a chance to engage with the locals and see how they live their daily lives in the city. Observe and experience the locals enjoying their coffee while playing Cambodian-style chess and see the local food in its most authentic form, learning about the way of live in this vibrant city.
Continue your visit to the city’s namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. From there, we will enjoy a short walk to the French Quarter, where you’ll get a glimpse of the city’s colonial era while admiring the beautiful architecture. The area boasts a number of Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French Protectorate (1863-1953).
As we get back on board, we will enjoy an Apsara dance show. Dinner and overnight on board, in the port of Phnom Penh. Free evening.
Breakfast on board
The ship then departs to Udong, Cambodia’s former capital. We’ll dock at Koh Chen and transfer by van to Udong. On arrival, first we visit the colorful Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Center where you will hear about the school of Vipassana or Insight Meditation. After that walk up the steps to the various temples and the three large stupas where the ashes of three former kings are preserved. You will be rewarded by wonderful views of the plains below.
After returning on board, start cruising towards Kampong Tralach. Lunch on board.
We will visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda, we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach in ox carts, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. We then offer clients the choice to either return to the ship by oxcart or enjoy a mountain biking experience through the stunning countryside to witness the beauty of the rice fields surrounding the area before returning to the ship.
Set sail to Kampong Chhnang and dinner and night on board.
Breakfast on board
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Here they also have many fish farms. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques — Chhnang itself means “pot.” We’ll enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board.
Option: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. Return to the ship, lunch on board whilst cruising to Koh Chen.
We’ll have a farewell dinner and spend the night on board.
Breakfast on board. After breakfast, passengers will be transferred by air-conditioned coach from Koh Chen to Siem Reap (5-6 hours bus ride). Drop off at the meeting point. End of our journey.
Please do not book your flight before 3:00 p.m.
Services Included
- Full board accommodation, including meals mentioned in the program, coffee, tea & drinking water
- French or English speaking guide
- Visits mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees
- Transportation from departure port to arrival port
- Port fees
- Wifi
Services Excluded
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Visas if needed
- Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program
- Transfers from/to airport and hotels
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the crew/guides
Gallery
Our Tour Gallery during the trip
- To enter the Angkor complex, visitors must have a passport-sized photo attached to any multiple-day entrance passes. While visitors can have their photo taken at the entrance checkpoint without an additional charge, it is recommended to bring a passport photo beforehand.
- While making air ticket reservations, guests must provide their full names as they appear in their passports. Keep in mind that airfares and reservations may change until they have been paid in full and ticketed.
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- Visitors must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond their intended stay in Cambodia and one passport photo for visa purposes.
- The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (closed to new visitors at 10:45 AM) and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (closed to new visitors at 4:45 PM), except during religious ceremonies or Royal rituals.
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- For sightseeing tours, it is recommended that visitors wear light and comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and use sunscreen lotion and hats. While many tourists wear shorts and sleeveless shirts, it is essential to respect Cambodian culture and tradition by wearing suitable clothing. Knees and shoulders must be covered when visiting temples and pagodas, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh. Visitors who do not comply with these rules of conduct may be denied entry, and shoes (and hats) must be removed before entering pagodas.
- When buying jewelry in Cambodia, visitors should use caution as it is commonly below international standards for design and workmanship. It is prudent not to follow any recommendations, as many gems are counterfeit.
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- Cambodia is a developing country undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades. As a result, overland travel can be challenging due to ongoing road construction.