A river journey through Indochina
A river journey through Vietnam and Cambodia
Combine the villages and culture of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta with the temples of Angkor in Cambodia on this fascinating tour. Travel from Ho Chi Minh into the Delta region to discover the flora and fauna here before heading upriver to Phnom Penh and the Tonle Sap Lake, the gateway to Siem Reap and the celebrated Khmer temples that are rightly regarded as one of the wonders of the world.
2 nights Saigon • 7 nights on board Jahan Cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap • 2 nights Siem Reap
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart London for your overnight flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Day 2 Saigon
Arrive Saigon and transfer to your hotel. Get to know your group over a welcome drink and briefing before heading out for dinner at one of our handpicked restaurants.
Stay: 2 nights at Caravelle Hotel
Day 2 Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels
Today, experience the very best of Saigon on a half-day city tour. Soak up the history of Dong Khoi Street on a walking tour, visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum, and the city's biggest wholesale market in Chinatown. This afternoon, discover the Cu Chi Tunnels on the city's outskirts.
Day 3 Saigon
Transfer to My Tho where you will board the Jahan. Enjoy a welcome drink then settle into your cabin as you leave Saigon behind and cruise deep into the Mekong Delta.
Stay: 7 nights aboard the Jahan
Day 4 Cai Be & Sa Dec
You may wish to begin your day with Tai Chi on the deck, then embark on a sampan tour of the colourful Cai Be floating markets. Visit some local orchards and traditional country homes before cruising to Sa Dec, where there is the chance to take another sampan tour and witness rattan making.
Day 5 Chau Doc & Border Crossing
Cruise to the town of Chau Doc, rich in French-colonial architecture, and see its bustling market flooded with tropical fruits. Observe beautiful textiles being woven on old wooden looms before continuing on towards the Cambodian border.
Day 6 Phnom Penh
Keep cruising upriver to Phnom Penh, a fascinating city with a wealth of sights to explore. Tonight enjoy a traditional Khmer dance performance on board and an al fresco barbecue dinner.
Day 7 Kampong Cham
Depart before dawn for vibrant Kampong Cham, stopping en route at a seldom-visited silk weaving village. Another stop gives you a chance to revel in traditional village life, with the opportunity to join in some daily activities.
Day 8 Wat Hanchey
In the early hours, set off for the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the river, it offers some of the best views in Cambodia. Depending on the season, there may be a chance to take a Zodiac boat ride to a beach for some Mekong River swimming.
Day 9 Kampong Chnang & Kampong Louang
Embark for Kampong Chhnang on the Tonle Sap River, then take a walk through Kampong Louang, one of the last silversmith villages, to see the entire community involved in making various silver items to sell.
Day 10 Tonle Sap & Siem Reap
Experience the natural wonder of Tonle Sap Lake, with its floating villages and abundant bird life, before travelling to Siem Reap. Transfer to to your hotel and this afternoon, take your first foray to the temples of Angkor, witnessing beautiful Angkor Wat as the sun sets. Tonight enjoy some excellent cuisine at one of the town's top eating spots.
Stay: 2 nights at Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor
Day 11 Siem Reap & Temples of Angkor
Spend an incredible day touring the ancient and mysterious Temples of Angkor, starting with the most famous, Angkor Wat. Also visit the Bayon, and atmospheric tree-covered Ta Prohm and Preah Kahn before heading out for a farewell meal.
Day 12 Siem Reap
Your stay ends with an airport transfer.
NB This tour also operates in reverse starting in Siem Reap and finishing in Saigon.
Includes 7 nights afloat and 4 nights hotels accommodation breakfast & dinner daily, lunch whilst on cruise, all sightseeing as specified including entrance fees, local English-speaking guides, tour arrival & departure transfers.
Prices from
Prices from: £3,265 to £5,125 per person, twin share
Valid for Travel: 01 August 2011 to 31 December 2012.
Package includes: Return international Economy flights with Malaysia Airlines from London, 12 days tailor-made touring as specified.
Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and change; normal booking conditions apply.
Please note that surcharges may apply at peak times including Christmas and New Year.
To book, call 0845 643 6561
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX102437.
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