Description

Gain an authentic glimpse into local life along the Mekong River with a river cruise. Unpack once and wake each day to a new place and step ashore to explore Vietnam & Cambodia.

Your Fly, Stay & Cruise Package Includes:

• $1500 flight credit per person
• 2 nights 4-star accommodation in Siem Reap
• Angkor Wat Full Day Tour (Private)
• 7 night Mekong River cruise onboard RV Apsara, Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
• Includes 21 meals, select wine and local beer with lunch and dinner, services of an expert English-speaking local guide plus more
• 2 nights 4-star accommodation in Singapore
• 4 nights accommodation at Club Med Bintan Island
• Includes ferry transfers from Singapore, all-day dining, open bar, entertainment, activities & wifi
• Select private transfers

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 25 August - 09 September 2024

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details

River Cruise Itinerary:

DAY 1

Arrive Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Embark Ship, Angkor Ban

Journey to Kampong Cham following ship registration, to join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard and familiarise yourself with your suite before sitting down to lunch as you cruise towards Angkor Ban. Spend your afternoon enjoying an Insider Experience and then return to a Welcome Dinner on board tonight.

DAY 2

Angkor Ban, Oknha Tey, Phnom Penh

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and see wooden houses, some over a century old.

Return to your ship and continue sailing along the lush banks of the Mekong River to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island. Disembark and discover the town well known locally for its delicate silk weaving.

DAY 3

Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Chen, Phnom Penh

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital. Indulge in your memorable Insider Experience. En route back to Phnom Penh take a leisurely walk to explore the village of Koh Chen. Stop to visit the open-air copperware workshops and watch the skill of the artisans.

Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in fascinating Phnom Penh or enhance your time by choosing one of Travelmarvel’s select experiences.

DAY 4

Phnom Penh

Begin today with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Spend a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives.

After lunch, visit the Royal Palace and delight in its Khmer architecture. Head inside the magnificent Silver Pagoda - named for its floors, which are designed with 5000 silver tiles. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to head to the Russian Market for souvenirs, the Central Market where you can try the local delicacy of fried tarantula, or simply stay on board and enjoy the facilities and service.

DAY 5

Phnom Penh, Vietnam Border Crossing, Tan Chau

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Later, arrive in Tan Chau. Cross into Vietnam and cruise onto the riverside town of Tan Chau.

DAY 6

Tan Chau, Sa Dec

Transfer to a small boat and travel along the Mekong’s tiny tributaries, observing the stilt house villages. Go ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw and weave through rambling laneways and small shops. Known as one of the largest silk-weaving centres of Vietnam, visit stop to see the fascinating local artisan workshops to learn more about the history of the craft. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards Sa Dec.

Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards Sa Dec.

DAY 7

Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho

Take a boat to the charming colonial town of Sa Dec and pass floating fish farms along the way before exploring the colourful market on foot. Continue to the former home of Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (The Lover). Return to the ship and sit down to a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be.

Later a local boat takes you to the town of Cai Be. Go ashore to see the local cathedral and a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy your special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop My Tho.

DAY 8

My Tho, Disembark Ship, Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Disembark at My Tho Port today and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. In due time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.