ActivitiesTransfer to Sai Gon port and embark the RV Mekong La Marguerite, visit Cho Lon Market

MealLunch/ Dinner

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, cabin on board

ActivitiesVisit floating market, Vinh Long walking tour

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IncludedTour guide, entrance fee, transportation, accommodation

All meals on board

Arrival at Cai Be in the morning. After breakfast we take a morning junk trip around Cai Be along a floating market, go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Walking along the bank river and sightseeing of the rice paper manufacturer and coconut sweets. We cruise past Vinh Long Province to arrive at Sa Dec for an afternoon walk. French writer Marguerite Duras spent some of her childhood in Sa Dec, a sprawling busy town in the Mekong Delta. In Sa Dec, Director Jean-Jacques Annaud shot much of his film « The Lover ». Ancient riverboats load and unload at the wharves built almost to the shop doors. Both the school where Duras’ mother taught and the small house behind it where the family must have lived still stand. We see the house of the Chinese Lover of Marguerite. The house now is little museum of « The Lover » in Sadec. Night navigation through the Delta.

ActivitiesA boat trip in Tan Chau

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IncludedEntrance fee, accommodation, tour guide, transportation

ActivitiesArrive Phnom Penh, go on a city tour

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IncludedTransportation, tour guide, accommodation, entrance fee

All meals on board

Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning. The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in riverside streets. Visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. Afternoon excursion to the former High School « S21 », converted to a detention centre under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979, followed by a visit to Wat Phnom after which the city was named.  Dinner on board. Traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show on board.

ActivitiesVisit Koh Chong and local village tour

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IncludedTour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket, cabin on board

All meals on board

Morning at leisure at Phnom Penh. Return on board and Lunch. Navigation toward Koh Chong. Visit this silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure and a visit to the local workshop. The excursion also includes a visit to a Pagoda and a meeting in a primary school to chat with pupils. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life with extensive fishing activities. Dinner on board.

ActivitiesVisit Angkor Ban with Khmer culture

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IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee

All meals on board

Navigation in the morning on the Mekong northwards and arrival at Angkor ban in the early afternoon. Walking tour of Angkor Ban. The village of Angkor Ban is one of the only villages that was not burned down or destroyed during the Khmer Rouge tragedies, and here you can see stilted houses up to 100 years old. Everyone is so open and friendly, and all it takes is a smile and an attempt at “Hello!” in Khmer to open up the lines of communication. Passengers will visit the traditional Khmer houses and visit a local school. Return and dinner on board.

ActivitiesWalking tour to Wat Hanchey, Kampong Cham exploration

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IncludedTransportation, sightseeing ticket, tour guide, accommodation

All meals on board

Wat Hanchey walking tour in the morning.  Explore Wat Hanchey, a hilltop pagoda overlooking the Mekong. Dating back to the 8^th century, these ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire, which predated the glories of Angkor. On top of the hill, you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic view over the Mekong River. Return to the ship for lunch buffet.

Further navigation to the region of Kampong Cham during lunch. In the afternoon, departure by bus to discover the temple of Wat Nokor. This twelfth century Buddhist temple built on the ruins of an ancient Angkorian temple is unique in Cambodia. The temple as added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 1992. Then visit of the Eco village – a project supported by French organization AMICA to see and take part in how villagers process palm sugar and weave multi-use scarves called ‘krama’ that are an integral part of Khmer identity. The ship docks overnight in Kampong Cham

ActivitiesDisembark and transfer to Siem Reap and visit Kampong Kdei Bridge

MealBreakfast

IncludedTour guide, transportation

Breakfast on board

Disembarkation early in the morning and bus transfer to Siem Reap (The ride is expected to be of 5 hours). On the way, stop to see the ancient Kampong Kdei Bridge dating back to the angkorian time, under the reign of king Jayavarman VII. Arrival at Siem Reap downtown (city center: drop-off at Apsara Angkor Hotel – unless otherwise specified before cruise departure) around 1:00 p.m.

ActivitiesEmbarkation, enjoy lunch and dinner time.

MealLunch/ Dinner

IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation

Transfer from Apsara hotel in Siem Reap to the pier at Phnom Krom in the morning *(Please note that in case of low waters, the transfer to the ship will be made by coach or speed boat). Welcome on board the RV MEKONG LA MARGUERITE and settle into your cabin. Lunch on board. Afternoon departure crossing the Tonle Lake*. Welcome Dinner on board

ActivitiesVisit Wat Kampong Leu and Vipassana Dhura Pagoda

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, sightseeing ticket, transportation, tour guide

Arrival at Kampong Chhnang, located approximately 90 km from Phnom Penh. This is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Board local boats to visit the authentic floating village. The life of the entire population is connected to the river with local people  using the canal system which criss-cross this little town. We go ashore to stroll through the scenic market Return on board for lunch while sailing towards Kampong Tralach. Departure by bus to discover the very charming Vihara of the Wat Kampong Leu Pagoda dating back from the last century which has retained beautiful wall paintings. Return by ox-drawn carriage and bus transfer to Oudong, 40 kilometers from Phnom Penh.  Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong was the capital city of Cambodia. Erected at a hilltop, this place houses numerous Stupas dating of the last Khmer Kings. We see the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, a place of meditation for Buddhist Monks.

ActivitiesArrive Phnom Penh, visit Chong Koh and enjoy Apsara Dancing Show

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IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee

Arrival in Koh Chong in the morning. Stop at this silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure and a visit to the local workshop. Visit to a Pagoda and meeting in a primary school and chat with pupils. Lunch on board. Sailing to Phnom Penh and visit to Wat Phnom after which the city was named. Dinner on board. Traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show on board.

ActivitiesPhnom Penh city tour

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IncludedTour guide, transportation, accommodation, entrance fee

The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in riverside streets.  Morning bus tour including the Royal Palace & the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. An afternoon excursion is arranged to the former High School « S21 », which was converted to a detention center under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979. Leisure time and shopping at the “Central Market”. Dinner on board

ActivitiesEnjoy time while departing Vietnam

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IncludedTour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket, entrance fee

The ship departs towards the border with Vietnam in the morning. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life with extensive fishing activities. Crossing of the border and completion of the required formalities.

ActivitiesEnjoy the daily life of in Tan Chau

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IncludedAccommodation, entrance fee, sightseeing ticket, tour guide

Arrival in the morning at Tan Chau, a remote small town on the main Mekong River. After breakfast, transfer to small boats to visit a fishing farm. We go ashore to visit a local workshop making woven mats, and take a short walk in the village to visit a silk workshop. A rickshaw ride around this fascinating town takes you back to the pier for lunch.

ActivitiesVisit Sa Dec and see crafts of local people, traditional music show

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IncludedSightseeing ticket, accommodation, tour guide, transportation

Arrival at Sa Dec. The French writer Marguerite Duras spent parts of her childhood in Sa Dec, a sprawling busy town on the Mekong Delta. We see the house of Marguerite’s Chinese Lover. The house is a small museum of « The Lover » in Sadec. Visit to a Caodaist Temple and a stroll through the colorful local market. Lunch on board. We cruise past Vinh Long Province, located in the middle of the Delta region, between the two tributaries of the Mekong. Arrival at Cai Be, tour on local boats to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Walk along the river bank and visit to a manufacturer of rice paper and coconut sweets. Dinner on board & traditional Music Show.

ActivitiesEnjoy breakfast before disembarkation

MealBreakfast

IncludedTour guide, transportation

Arrival at My Tho. Disembarkation after breakfast and bus transfer to Saigon city center.