RV Jayavarman Cruise
Saigon - Mytho - Sadec - Chaudoc - Phnompenh - Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap
Tour Code: VNPK-22
Duration: 8 days
$ Price: $$$$
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“…we were glad that we have done the trip in Vietnam as it was a very nice experience. the overall trips are a good introduction to Vietnam.On the Mekong Delta, we had so much unforgettable memory exploring the age-old ways of life supported by this majestic river on RV Jayavarman cruise. We enjoy riding bicycles through the rice fields; sip homemade fruit liqueur in a grapefruits orchard; and quiet riverside temples. With so much to see and learn, and so many ways to relax to be pampered and invigorated…..”
OVERVIEW
The majestic RV Jayavarman Cruise is considered the father in Heritage Line’s “family” of cruise ships. This vessel was named after Angkor’s most venerated king, who ruled from 1181 to 1218, and was a devout Buddhist. King Jayavarman oversaw the construction of some of the most famous temples in Angkor, including Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and the unforgettable Bayon. Inspired by the serenity and artistry associated with this great Khmer monarch, The Jayavarman’s design was also influenced by the French cruise liner Normandie, which launched in 1935.
Measuring 57.8 meters/190 feet from bow to stern
The Jayavarman holds 27 elegantly decorated cabins
The bar has a warm classical feel and the lounge is spacious and airy.
Asian spa treatments are available ranging from relaxing foot massage up to East Western fusions.
Guests can admire Khmer artifacts in the Henry Mouhot Lounge, so amazing!
The Mekong Delta is known for its friendly locals, along with its peaceful beauty like the crew members of The Jayavarman>
From the moment they board, guests are made to feel at home.
Offering exceptional service, comfort and style, The Jayavarman is a name to remember.
Food and beverages are the combination of Asian and Western culinary
This beautiful vessel is an unforgettable means of exploring some of the finest scenery in Asia.
Travelling the Mekong between My Tho [the commercial port near Ho Chi Minh City] and Siem Reap, Cambodia, the Jayavarman marries the art deco charm of 1930’s France with the romance of Indochina. At every corner, every river bend aboard this luxurious and majestic ship, new sights and new experiences are ready and waiting to be found.
Cabin | Area | Bed type |
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Deluxe Stateroom | 24 m2 | Twin, Double, Connecting |
Superior Stateroom | 21 m2 | Twin beds (85 x 200 cm) or Double |
Signature Stateroom | 27 m2 | King sized beds |
CRUISES PHOTO
CRUISES VIDEO
FULL ITINERARY
Trip Highlights
Discover the beautiful landscapes along the river and the typical Mekong Delta rural life.
Enjoying the breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside
Visit a lively riverine town with many collegiate monasteries.
Fantastic sightseeing places and amazing life on board
Sightseeing in central with visits to the palace and hill areas, crafts workshops
- UPSTREAM: Sai Gon - Siem Reap
- DOWNSTREAM: Siem Reap - Saigon
ActivitiesArrive Sai Gon, transfer to My Tho, embark the cruise.
MealLunch/ Dinner
IncludedTransportation, tour guide, cabin on board
ActivitiesVisit Cai be floating market, cruise to Sa Dec, Visit Thanh Binh Island.
MealB/L/D
IncludedTour guide, Accommodation, Sightseeing ticket, transportation
In the early morning, Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck,
ActivitiesDiscover “evergreen” islands, visit local market
MealB/L/D
IncludedTransportation, tour guide, transportation, accommodation
ActivitiesArrive Phnom Penh, go on a city tour.
MealB/L/D
IncludedTour guide, transportation, accommodation. entrance fee
ActivitiesDiscover the vast wetlands
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket, transportation
Depart before the break of dawn from Phnom Penh with a stop at the little known Silk island community. We will then return to the Ship and pass by the Mekong’s tranquil villages, exhilarating river life and sun-hardened fishermen on their shift boats.
Afternoon tour to the rural Angkor Ban village where time stand still. We are transported back a hundred years into an era unaffected by modernity. The houses here are truly rustic, made by hand and without any concrete. But most of all, we feel overwhelmed by the unbridled warmth of the villagers.
Travelers can take part in the daily activities of the villagers to experience village life first hand. Then, we are back to the Ship to cruise towards and overnight in Kampong Cham.
ActivitiesVisit Wat Hanchey
MealB/L/D
IncludedTransportation, tour guide, accommodation, entrance fee
Wake up early in the morning, the early morning, truly energized to embark on a land journey to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Take a motor-taxi or climb 303 steps to the top.
We even get to engage in light banter with some of the monks in the area. We will return to the Ship to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks. Lunch on board.
We will then cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor, a Wat built within the ruins of an ancient temple which holds a timeless story. Visit OBT project of Heritage Line and organization for Basic Training. Overnight in Kampong Cham.
ActivitiesAdvanture motorboat excursion
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, sightseeing ticket, tour guide, transportation
Take up before the break of the dawn to practice Tai Chi on the deck in Kampong Chhnang – the Cambodia’s Water World. Here we take a minivan to see the Khmer-styled pottery at the Aundaung Russey village. Then, back to the river for an adventurous motorboat excursion to the wetlands, floating houses and fish farms in the region. The village has no electricity and has around 600 inhabitants.
We then return to the Ship for lunch while cruising the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap River.
In the evening, a sumptuous spread will be served. And for the big entertainment – bring along your dance shoes and learn to jiggle the Cambodian way with our staff doubling up as dance instructors.
ActivitiesDisembark after breakfast and transfer to Siem Reap
MealBreakfast/Lunch box
IncludedTransportation, tour guide
Cross the Tonle Lake at dawn and at 09:00am, we will disembark at the Siem Reap Port for onward coach transfer to the drop off point in town.
ActivitiesTransfer to Kampong Chhnang
MealLunch/ Dinner.
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation
Pick you up from meeting point and followed by a quick transfer to the boutique ship. The ever-smiling crew welcomes us with unbridled warmth and a refreshing welcome drink, then sumptuous lunch will be served on the Ship.
Lazy afternoon as the ship glides along the Tonle Sap ( maybe named the Great Lake) – the flowing heart of Cambodia, giving love and life to this nation. The Tonle Sap has more fish than any other lake in the world and is home to an incredible variety of birds, including rare – and endangered – feathered life.
Dinner is at dining Hall. Enjoy a spectacular experience on the sun deck as we bathe in the glow of the moon and the radiance of the stars. The ship moors overnight in the river or on the lake.
ActivitiesDiscover the wetlands
MealB/L/D
IncludedSightseeing ticket, accommodation, transportation, tour guide
Start the day with an invigorating Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck, just as the sun begins its slow rise. Coffee and tea awaits the early bird. Before dawn, the ship sets sail across the Tonle Lake. As the ship is about to exit the lake, we see spectacular marshlands floating along the river banks of Kampong Chhnang province.
The afternoon cruise continues with a languid meander along the Tonle River, which narrows through leafy swaths of the Southeast Asian jungle. Here, the river is very narrow and we are greeted by kids waving enthusiastically at us from the banks. Follow a short bus trip to the see the Khmer-styled pottery at the Aundaung Russey village. We then embark on a truly marvelous motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang to see the wetlands, floating houses and fish farms in the region before reaching Kampong Cham in the evening. Further down the river we take part in an ox cart rally before being introduced to the Heritage Line pro bono “literacy project”. Overnight in The RV Jayavarman Cruise in Kampong Cham.
ActivitiesDiscover Wat Hanchey
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, entrance fee, transportation
Wake up in the small hours of the morning, truly energized to embark on a land journey to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Take a motor-taxi or climb 291 steps to the top. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the river, this is one of the most breath-taking views in Cambodia. Built in the 8th century, this ancient structure, together with a bigger and newer addition underscores the superb architecture of the Chenla Empire which predates the mighty Angkor temple complex. Get to engage in light banter with some of the monks in the area. We will return to the Ship to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.
Cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor, a wat built within the ruins of an ancient temple which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the Ship, we will visit an orphanage. Along the way, we will have to maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge. Our sense of balance lies in the balance!
Overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.
ActivitiesExplore the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh.
MealB/L/D
IncludedSightseeing ticket, tour guide, entrance fee, accommodation
Known as the Paris of the East. Despite its rapid development, Phnom Penh has retained a lot of its rustic charm and elegance.
After breakfast, we will be captivated by a comprehensive lecture on Cambodia’s modern history through a city tour, visiting the dazzling white and gold edifice of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, and witnessing exceptionally beautiful Khmer craft at the National Museum.
After lunch at a typical restaurant, continue to the Genocide Museum and the Killing Field in town to understand more about the magnanimous history during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime.
We go back to the Ship after our museum visit. Take a rest on your cabin balcony or the lounge and get prepared for an exciting evening event. The evening starts with a variety of cocktails served on the sun deck. Take a seat and enjoy the following Apsara dance performance. Experience the brilliance and richness of this culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of incense sticks and a barbeque on the sun deck. It is indeed a truly marvellous experience, dining in the open with the stars and the moon as our companions. Overnight on the Jayavarman Cruise
ActivitiesDepart for border, arrive Chau Doc
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee
In the morning, the cruise liner sets sail for a lazy day of cruising along the main Mekong Channel, an international shipping route, you will witness large commercial ships plying this route. Later, in the afternoon, we set off to the Vietnamese border for the requisite cross border paperwork. As the process tends to take some time, we bask in the glow of the afternoon sun on the sun deck, pamper ourselves silly at the Spa, or sharpen our culinary skills with the Heritage Line’s Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine cooking class.
The ship moors midstream overnight.
ActivitiesArrive Chau Doc, discover the breathtaking landscapes.
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, sightseeing ticket, tour guide
Begin our day with a hearty breakfast at the Indochine Dining Hall or in the quiet sanctuary of your balcony. Morning short excursion in Chau Doc, a pleasant town near the Cambodian border with sizeable Chinese, Kinh and Khmer communities. We will also visit the colorful local market near an ancient temple. This is followed by a trip to the quay, where we will be feted to a boat excursion to the floating villages and rustic catfish farms.
After enjoy watching schools of basa fish being fed by hand, get back to the ship for a lunch. In the mid afternoon, we will set off for My An Hung Village. Walk to the family house through the vegetable garden to see the boat building yard, canals, then cross a monkey bridge and see chili, corn and beetle nut plantations amongst other vegetable fields. Then gather at the familys house to taste tea with honey with local delicacies and fruits before back to the ship to set off for Sa Dec.
In the late afternoon cast off for Sa Dec. Overnight on The Jayavarman Cruise.
ActivitiesVisit Cai Be’s Floating Market
MealB/L/D
IncludedSightseeing ticket, cabin on board, tour guide, cabin
In the morning, embark a traditional sampan (a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat) to tour Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. Here, every villager is involved in the process of growing and processing water hyacinths into natural fiber floor mats and rattan baskets.
After lunch onboard, the ship arrives in Cai Be. The tour starts with a visit to Cai Be’s boisterous and colorful floating market where traders gather in a cacophonous congregation. During the languid ride, we discover breathtaking landscapes along the river and quaff the rustic life on the Mekong Delta. The evergreen islands along the Mekong River remains unknown to many people. The cruise allow us to observe how rice paste, rice cookies and coconut candies are made, along with the Longan fruit drying process. After touring the canals, we head to an ancient house surrounded by fruit orchards before heading to the ship for dinner.
Board the ship for a tranquil evening cruise towards My Tho. A wonderful farewell party awaits us on the terrace deck. Overnight on the Jayavarman CruiseIn the morning, embark a traditional sampan (a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat) to tour Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. Here, every villager is involved in the process of growing and processing water hyacinths into natural fiber floor mats and rattan baskets.
After lunch onboard, the ship arrives in Cai Be. The tour starts with a visit to Cai Be’s boisterous and colorful floating market where traders gather in a cacophonous congregation. During the languid ride, we discover breathtaking landscapes along the river and quaff the rustic life on the Mekong Delta. The evergreen islands along the Mekong River remains unknown to many people. The cruise allow us to observe how rice paste, rice cookies and coconut candies are made, along with the Longan fruit drying process. After touring the canals, we head to an ancient house surrounded by fruit orchards before heading to the ship for dinner.
Board the ship for a tranquil evening cruise towards My Tho. A wonderful farewell party awaits us on the terrace deck. Overnight on the Jayavarman Cruise
POLICIES
6 Reasons to sail with RV Jayavarman Cruise
Low Price
No booking fees • Save money! Best price guarantee.
Friendly Crew
All the staff are wonderfully obliging and sweet
Excellent levels of service
Cozy and comfortable stay, full facilities on board
Local booking support
Hotel bookings, domestic flights, visa arrangement
They speak your language!
RV Jayavarman Cruise’s staff speaks: English
The whole thing was superb
Day trips were all enjoyable and very educational
Outdoors
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cocktails parties on deck, a farewell gala dinner, cooking class, fruit carving terrace, sun deck, explore local market, film presentation
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Activities
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sightseeing, sauna, spa, massage
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Food & Beverages
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restaurant, bar, lounge, special diet meals or other allergies (upon request)
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Performance
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the Royal Khmer Ballet in Cambodia, the Marionette Theater in Burma in Iban tribal dances in Borneo (at least two performance per cruise)
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Internet
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Internet access available.
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Services
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24-hour front desk, currency exchange, baggage storage, massage, souvenir/gift shop, laundry
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General
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lectures, safe, shops (on site), non-smoking rooms, air conditioning
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Languages spoken
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English
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Policies of RV Jayavarman Cruise
Upstream cruise
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– Meeting point at Renaissance River Hotel Saigon: 09:00
– Drop-off point at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa: 10:00 (low water season)
13:30 (high water season)
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Downstream cruise
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– Meeting point at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa: 08:00 (low water season)
12:00(high water season)
– Drop-off point at Renaissance River Hotel Saigon: 10:30
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Special note
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Embarkation and disembarkation timing and transfers will vary depending on high and low water seasons and will therefore be advised two weeks before departure. Note:
– High Water Program (approx. between July and December) – Low Water Program (approx. between December and June) |
Cancellation/
prepayment |
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please contact us more details of payments/ cancellation.
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Children and Extra Beds
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All children are welcome.
Free! One child under 5 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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