Designed to show the best of Vietnam at a leisurely pace, this amazing holiday combines our intimate small group tour of Vietnam covering key destinations with a majestic river cruise of the Mekong Delta whilst cruising into Cambodia.
Soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the energetic cities then change pace as you begin to explore rural regions. On board your boutique ship, relax and admire the scenery with visits to floating markets, local home industries and peaceful villages along the way. Visit Phnom Penh and Siem Reap with an incredible day exploring the impressive Angkor temples.
Discover Vietnam & The Mekong Waterways
Sapa
Hanoi
START
Mai Chau Ninh Binh
Halong Bay
VIETNAM SMALL GROUP TOURS
VIETNAM
Hue
Danang Hoi An
DISCOVER VIETNAM & THE MEKONG WATERWAYS
21days / 20NIGHTS
FROM $ 6790
GROUP TOUR Local English speaking guide Group Size: Minimum 2 people Maximum 14 people Quality centrally located 4 star accommodation
Day 1-11: Itinerary is the same as Discover Vietnam page 36
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta( B, L, D)
This morning, farewell your Vietnam guide as you are hosted by a river cruise company for the next seven nights as you cruise the Mekong Delta. Transfer and board your luxury cruise ship, setting sail along the Mekong River.
Day 13: Mekong Delta: Cai Be( B, L, D)
Today a visit is made to Cai Be’ s boisterous and colourful floating market on a traditional sampan( a traditional Vietnamese wooden boat). The cruise will halt intermittently to allow you to observe how rice paste, rice paper, rice cookies, rice pop, rice wine and coconut candies are made. In the afternoon, cruise to Sa Dec to tour Binh Thanh Island, an untouched village.
Day 14: Border Crossing( B, L, D)
This morning enjoy a short excursion into Tan Chau, a pleasant town near the Cambodian border. Stroll around the colourful local market with lots of regional products.
Battambang
Day 15: Phnom Penh( B, L, D)
Today’ s sightseeing includes a tour to the Killing Fields and the Genocide Museum followed by the Phnom Penh Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. This evening
Sihanoukville enjoy a barbeque dinner along with an Apsara dance performance.
Day 16: Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham( B, L, D)
Depart Phnom Penh passing by tranquil villages and fishermen. Be transported back a hundred years into an era unaffected by modernity as you take a tour to the rural Angkor Ban Village. The houses here are truly rustic, made by hand without any concrete. You’ ll be invited to take part in the daily activities of the villagers to experience village life first hand.
Day 17: Kampong Cham( B, L, D)
This morning visit the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Return to the ship to witness a blessing ceremony performed by local monks. Then cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor, built within the ruins of an ancient temple which holds a timeless story.
Day 18: Kampong Chhnang( B, L, D)
Today the ship cruises on to Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia’ s“ water world” where everything is on stilts balanced on water rich soil. See the Khmer-styled pottery at the Aundaung Russey Village. Then, it’ s back to the river for an adventurous motorboat excursion to the wetlands and floating houses in the region. Return to the ship and cruise the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap River.
Day 19: Siem Reap( B)
The Tonle Sap( The Great Lake) is the flowing heart of Cambodia, giving life to the nation. Enjoy the stillness of the water and the quiet
CAMBODIA
Chau Doc
tranquillity as you cruise to port. Your cruise comes to an end upon arrival at the Siem Reap Port. Transfer by coach to the city centre where you bid farewell to your cruise company hosts.
Day 20: Angkor Wat( B, L)
Today discover the incredible key temples of the Angkor complex. Begin with Angkor Thom entering via the South Gate and the Bayon complex before visiting the dazzling Angkor Wat.
Day 21: Siem Reap( B)
Sadly today is the end of your tour. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport where tour arrangements end.
Guaranteed Departures Dates:
2017 – 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 08 Aug, 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct & 14 Nov
2018 – 23 Jan & 20 Feb
Guaranteed departure applies as soon as 2 people are booked on this tour.
* All prices are per person, twin share, based on low season including breakfast 39
FINISH
Phu Quoc Island
Siem Reap
Can Tho
Rattanak Kiri
Kampong Cham
My Tho
Mekong Delta
Nha Trang
Mui Ne
Ho Chi Minh City