Day 1: SAT, TUE, THU: Saigon - Caibe - Vinh Long - Traon (L,D)
- Pick up from your hotel in Saigon and depart for Mekong Delta
-
Arrival Mekong Delta we will board our sampan for an exploration of
lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively Cai Be floating market.
Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people.
Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. Return to
our boat.
- Our boat sets sail and cruise through zizag cannales
and river heading out to Cantho via Cho LACH while we enjoy lunch on
board.
- Arrival Cho LACH village we will go for a pleasant
walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover
tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities,especially
somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer. Interaction with friendly
people and meet with a host of smiling children. Our cruise continue to
Traon. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up
the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the
aperitifs, sunset cruise . A wonderful day with picturesque ferry
crossings over Mekong River branches .Dinner and night e on board Le
Cochinchine in TRAON.
Day 2: SUN,WED,FRI: Traon - Cairang - Cantho (B, L, D)
- The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river
life comes to life for another lovely day we breakfast and set sails
to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
- Enjoy the magnificent
sunrise on Bassac river. A small boat will take you to CaiRang floating
market. One of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with
hundreds of small boats bargaining and jostling for space as owners
attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek local
houses and green orchards comes into your view. Leisurely cruise down
the Mekong River while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the
aperitifs, sunset cruise on board Le Cochinchine.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3: MON, THU, SAT: Long Xuyen - Cho Moi - Hoa Hoa (B, L, D)
- Rising up early for another nice day we
contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board. Visit Longxuyen
floating market by small boats
- Intermingled through the water as
vendors buy and sell their fruit. Visit a crocodile farm and promenade
on OngHo island, see daily life of the local people who live on both
sides of the Mekong (Bassac river), and small arroyos on the island.
Noon approaching we return to Le Cochinchine boat and carry on our
journey to HoaHao village. Lunch on board. Disembark and head to
Chaudoc. Tonight we stay overnight at Victoria Chaudoc hotel in
Chaudoc.
Day 4: TUE, FRI, SUN: Chaudoc - Phnompenh (B, L, D)
- This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau
Doc to Phnom Penh departing at 8am. The boat takes us along the Mekong
River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom
Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey
takes approximately 4 hours. Arrival transfer our hotel in Phnompenh,
the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit to Phnom Penh is a very
interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse
and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats
Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Overnight at
Sunway hotel**** in Phnom Penh.
Day 5: WED,SAT,MON: Phnompenh Cruise to Siemreap (B, L, D)
This morning there will be a transfer to Phompenh
port for the boat ride to Siemriep. The boat winding our way on
Tonlesap river, taking in such spectacular view of rural life on water.
Arrival Siemriep, transfer to the hotel .Visit Prasat Kravan with its
unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful
temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered
and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that,
unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by
the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples
appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as
well Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon.
Dinner and overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel.
Day 6: THU, SUN, TUE: Angkor Wat Temple (B, L, D)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- In the morning, visit the
most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The
temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the
Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned
on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by
art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and
architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks -
the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and
the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
- Lunch at local restaurant.
Aftenroon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See
the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the
ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace,
the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54
towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until
sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
-
Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of
Apsara.Overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel. in Siemriep
Day 7: FRI,MON, WED: Departure (B)
At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans
d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap (if time permits). Transfer
to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next
destination.
· Cruise inclusive of:
All boat cruise Lecochinchine with meals, Boat ride
from Chaudoc to Phnompenh-Phnompenh -Siemreap. All accommodation on
the Le Cochinchine boat and at the hotels ( Victoria Chaudoc Hotel;
Sunway hotel, Prince d’Angkor hotel), Meals as indicated ( B=
breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Diner, Admission fees and permits where
applicable , Land transportation ; Airport transfers, Service of crew
and English speaking guide on board.
· Cruise exclusive of:
Pre/post trip arrangement , Beverages, Travel
insurance , Visa fee (Visa fee on arrival at Cambodia border: 25USD, 1
photo 3x4cm).Other personal expenses
Down Stream
From Angkor to Saigon
Angkor Wat - Phnompenh - Chaudoc – LongXuyen – Cantho - HCM city
7days/6nights
Weekly departure: on every SAT,THU,TUE
Day 1: TUE,THU,SAT: Angkor Wat Temple (D)
Today
we will Visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta
Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been
relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its
mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments
of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very
much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European
explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Chau Say
Tevoda and Thommanon.
Dinner and overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel.
Day 2: WED,FRI,SUN: Angkor Wat (B, L, D)
- Breakfast at hotel.
-
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain
of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is
comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive
five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century
masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of
classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers
symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the
mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean
beyond.
- Lunch at local restaurant. Aftenroon visit the ancient
capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge
statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal
Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper
King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200
smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant
and accommodation at hotel. Tonight we will enjoy diner with
traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.Overnight at Prince
d’Angkor hotel. in Siemriep
Day 3: THU, SAT, MON: Siemreap - Phnompenh (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. We then visit Banteay Srei
temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer
Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta
Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains
much of its mystery. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, transfer to
airport for the flight to Phnompenh. Arrival transfer to the hotel. At
leisure to walk in the city and and explore the local market. Dinner at
local restaurant and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: FRI,SUN, TUE: Phonompenh - Chaudoc (B, L, D)
- Breakfast at hotel followed by the city tour.
-
A visit to Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a
city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of
Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and
Royal Palace. Afternoon we will take the boat to Chaudoc, the boat ride
leaves at 13pm and arrives Chaudoc at 5pm. Diner and overnight at
Victoria Chaudoc hotel.
Day 5: SAT,MON, WED: Longxuyen - Cantho - Traon (B, L, D)
- After breakfast we head out to Longxuyen and
embark on Le Cochinchine cruises for a cruise along the river while
enjoying the scenic water way.
- Visit the unique farms where fish
are bred in wooden cages suspended under floating houses on the river.
Explore the long Xuyen market one of the most bustling floating markets
in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for
space as owners attempt to sell their goods. A small boat will take you
through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
Take advantage the twilight in the evening on the shore Mekong.
LeCochinchine set sails torward Cantho and moor midstream for the
night. Diner and overnight on board.
- Dinner and overnight on board Lecochinche.
Day 6: SUN,TU, THU: Cantho - Traon - Mangthit - Vinhlong (B, L, D)
- Breakfast
- A small boat take you to explore
the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong
Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as
owners attempt to sell their goods. The boat will take you through the
palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
- Embark the boat and then the cruise continue to Caibe via Tra On.
- Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery While cruising we enjoy lunch on board
-
After lunch we go for pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside
to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities,
especially some orchards (orange grove) with its farmers and sample
various tropical fruits in Lach village.
- Then return the boat and head out to Caibe. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Co Chien river.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Caibe.
Day 7: MON,SAT,THU: Caibe Floating Market (B)
- After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.
- Explore the lively Cai Be floating market in early morning.
- Walking amongst the lush vegetation to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people.
- Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
-
A small boat trip through rivulets of Tan Phong islands. A pleasant
walk or cycle on the footpaths of the village to discover tropical
fruit orchards.
- 11 h00 Disembark in Caibe. Transfer to Saigon.The cruise concludes.
- Legend: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch and D= Diner
· Cruise inclusive of:
All boat cruise Lecochinchine with meals, Boat ride
from Chaudoc to Phnompenh-Phnompenh -Siemreap. All accommodation on
the Le Cochinchine boat and at the hotels ( Victoria Chaudoc Hotel;
Sunway hotel, Prince d’Angkor hotel), Meals as indicated ( B=
breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Diner, Admission fees and permits where
applicable , Land transportation ; Airport transfers, Service of crew
and English speaking guide on board
· Cruise exclusive of:
Pre/post trip arrangement , Beverages, Travel
insurance , Visa fee (Visa fee on arrival at Cambodia border: 25USD, 1
photo 3x4cm).Other personal expenses
