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Vietnam & Cambodia 4 Day Mekong River Cruise

Vietnam & Cambodia 4 Day Mekong River Cruise

From USD $1,799

Description

Embark on a four-day journey starting from Phnom Penh aboard a luxurious cruise, with opportunities to explore the city’s vibrant life, shop at the Central Market, and witness traditional Khmer dance performances. Discover Phnom Penh’s royal and cultural heritage through a Tuk Tuk tour, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. Experience the spiritual essence and receive blessings at Wat Roka Kaong, and immerse in the rural tranquility of Opopel village, engaging with local families and schoolchildren. The voyage concludes with a heartfelt farewell reception and dinner, before disembarking in Kampong Cham and transferring to Siem Reap, marking the end of an enriching cruise that blends Cambodia’s rich history, culture, and the simplicity of rural life.

Trip Name
Vietnam & Cambodia 4 Day Mekong River Cruise
Days
4
Overview
Vessel Type: River Expedition Length: 70 meters Passenger Capacity: 68 Built: 2014 Mekong Navigator delivers a refined river cruising experience inspired by the elegance of a bygone era, paired with modern luxury throughout. The ship features 34 spacious suites, each designed with careful attention to comfort, space and privacy, creating a calm, indulgent retreat while cruising the Mekong. Interiors balance nostalgic sophistication with contemporary amenities, resulting in a vessel that feels intimate, polished and purpose-built for relaxed exploration of the region. Accommodation ranges from expansive Grande Suites with private terraces and dedicated butler service to well-appointed Superior Suites offering generous space and natural light. On board, guests enjoy an extensive sun deck, an elegant restaurant, lounge and bar, library with Wi-Fi, and a spa and fitness centre. Dining combines regional specialities with western options, served in a relaxed yet refined setting, while shared spaces are designed for quiet reflection, socialising and uninterrupted views of the river landscapes.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1: PHNOM PENH / EMBARKATION
 Embark in the late morning and lunch onboard. In the afternoon, guests are free to further explore Phnom Penh. Alternatively, guests can opt to go shopping or sample the city’s vibrant restaurants and bars. (There is a scheduled shuttle coach with your local guide provided from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping time).Pre-dinner cultural entertainment is provided on the Sun Deck as guests enjoy a performance by local children of Apsara, the Khmer national dance and other traditional folk dances.
Day 2 - DAY 2: PHNOM PENH
 After breakfast on board this morning, Tuk Tuk drivers meet you on the pier for an exciting morning tour of the best sites in Phnom Penh. You are gently transported along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex which is the official residence of the King of Cambodia, where you enjoy a leisure walk through the grounds. After viewing the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, you visit the famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia's Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha, which is encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds. Your Tuk Tuk is waiting outside to take you on the short ride to the open-air National Museum, Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history with one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics as well as Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artefacts, excavated at the Angkor Temple complex at Siem Reap, as well as other areas around Cambodia.After returning to the ship, enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh.
Day 3 - DAY 3: WAT ROKA KAONG - OPOPEL VILLAGE - KAMPONG CHAM
 This morning we will visit Wat Roka Kaong. Based on archaeologists’ statements this Temple complex was built in 1840. Some parts of the building were made by wood and have been renovated 1998. An emerald statue was found during the renovation believed to be over 180 years old and given this Wat its second name Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald). In front of the two Golden Buddhist Columns (53meter tall), where two temples, the north temple called Preah Keo Preah Kor and the south temple called BakSei Chamkrong. Unfortunately, Baksei Chamkrong temple was destroyed by a landslide in 2020. Enjoy wandering around this temple complex and then proceed to the Main Pagoda.Upon entering the beautiful and colourful Main Pagoda, we receive a traditional water blessing from the local monks. This afternoon we have a visit to the rural and charming village of Opopel, with its stilted houses and grazing Brahim cows seeking the shade of banana trees. You feel a sense of timelessness here, witnessing the rhythm of rural life. A visit is made to the home of a local family who discusses their lifestyle, then onto the local school to join children in their classroom giving you a glimpse a typical Cambodian school day. A leisurely stroll through the village offers an opportunity to take photos of this place that time has forgotten. On your way back we make a brief stop at the local monastery.In the evening, you gather in the Sun Deck in front of the Le Salon Lounge for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew, before enjoying a Cambodian Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room.
Day 4 - DAY 4: KAMPONG CHAM / DISEMBARKATION - SIEM REAP
 Following breakfast, you say goodbye to the crew as you disembark the cruise and transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap, Cambodia, with a lunch stop, arriving in Siem Reap in the afternoon.
Day 5 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
27-12-202530-12-2025USD $1,799Superior Suite
27-12-202530-12-2025USD $1,999Vista Suite
27-12-202530-12-2025USD $2,199Signature Suite
27-12-202530-12-2025USD $2,699Prestige Suite
27-12-202530-12-2025USD $3,099Grande Suite

Inclusions

    • Ancient temples of Angkor Wat
    • The spectacular Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
    • A water blessing by the monks of Wat Roka Kaong
    • The French architecture of the Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City

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