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Classic Mekong – Upstream

Classic Mekong – Upstream

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There can be no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the River Mekong. Indeed there can be no more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquility of Cambodia. We pass from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon, through the vast delta so rich in human life and endeavour, to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside of Cambodia. With a full day in charming Phnom Penh we then explore remoter waterways as we progress to the great monuments of Angkor.

Trip Name
Classic Mekong - Upstream
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: River Boat Length: 167ft / 50.9m Passenger Capacity: 60 Built: 2012 The third of these rather grand Vietnamese sisters, along with the Orient and Indochina. She is a good looker, and turns many a head as she ploughs in state across the Delta or into the bustling hub of the Phnom Penh port. ACCOMMODATION • 20 upper deck staterooms and 10 main deck staterooms • 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass • Panoramic French window, leading to personal deck space • Kimonos and slippers • Spa-branded amenities • Unlimited mineral water • Electric mini safe • Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows • Premium mattresses • Convertible bed configuration • Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift • Make-up mirror • Multi-configuration plugs • Generous closet space and under-bed storage • Hair dryer • Nightly turndown service • 24h laundry service • Complimentary evening canapés WINING & DINING • Local master chef heading an experienced international culinary team • Semi-buffet breakfast, Semi-buffet lunch, and seated theme dinners • Daily lean & light menu options • Complimentary local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes • Extensive wine list with premium wines • Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, and ship tour • Welcome drink on arrival • Welcome cocktail • Farewell reception • Theme dinners • Spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar with nightly entertainment • Sundeck bar with complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset • 24hrs hospitality bar • Onboard bakery with daily freshly baked breads and rolls ON EXCURSIONS • Admissions • Shoe cleaning after excursions • Bottled drinking water • We give away aluminium water bottles • Cold towel service after excursions • Refreshing drink following excursions • Full-size motor coach on all excursions • Deluxe sampans with cold towel service, fresh fruit, and tea/coffee • Comfortable "Pandaw Explorer" excursion boat • 1st aid trained assistant guide to follow all tours and excursions SAFETY & SECURITY • All onboard crew is trained and certified as per international marine standards (VIRES) • Fire alarm system in all cabins, public areas and back areas • Fire fighting system in all ship areas • Expert marine superintendant • 24 hrs watch on duty • Certified hygiene standards for all areas (Johnson & Diversey) ONBOARD STAFF • Captain • River Pilot • First Officer • Chief Engineer • 1st Engineer • Electrician • Bosun & nautical crew • Ship manager • Housekeeping • Dining • Bar keeper • Chefs • Spa therapist • Local tour guides PUBLIC SPACES • Guest relation desk • Fair-trade shop • Lecture and meeting room with oversized flat screen TV, LSD projector and sound system • Art gallery featuring local art and artists • Library with contemporary and classic literature • Wireless internet in all public areas

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 SAIGON - MY THO - BEN TRE
Transfer from Saigon to the river port for embarkation. After lunch, we journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This is an area rich in birdlife which we will explore via local transport before transferring to a local rowboat. We will journey slowly through the bamboo covered canals before arriving at a village specialising in making local products. In the evening you will be entertained by a Vietnamese dance troupe on deck.
Day 2 - DAY 2 GAO GIONG
Sailing through the delta offers a real insight into life along this vast waterway. After lunch, a short coach journey through the lush countryside to Gao Giong ‘green oasis’, a 1,000-acre eucalyptus forest and listed wildlife sanctuary. Here a diverse selection of water birds and egrets gather in their tens of thousands across the Duong Tharp Muoi or ‘Plain of Reeds’. Rowboats traverse the canals to take us to view the principal nesting areas where photo opportunities abound.
Day 3 - DAY 3 CHAU DOC - VIETNAM/CAMBODIA BORDER
We go alongside at the picturesque border town of Chau Doc where we visit the floating fish farms by sampan. We make a stop at a Chham Village and observe the lives of Vietnamese Muslims before taking minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda. We climb the 400 steps to the top to visit the pagoda. Upon return to ship, we navigate a web of canals before dropping anchor on the Vietnam/Cambodia border to undergo Immigration formalities.
Day 4 - DAY 4 PHNOM PENH
Morning orientation of Phnom Penh by cyclo visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda followed by the National Museum with its marvelous collection of Angkorian statuary. In the afternoon we visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to learn more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants and night life.
Day 5 - DAY 5 KAMPONG TRALACH
Morning at leisure in Phnom Penh with its café life and many smart boutiques. After lunch, we sail up the winding channels of the Tonle Sap river to Kampong Tralach. We travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life along the river. In the evening cocktails are round a village fire pit where we will be joined by village folk keen to show us their traditional dancing show us more of the delightful Khmer culture.
Day 6 - DAY 6 OUDONG - SILK ISLAND
In the morning, travel by coach to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. On the way we stop to visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre before taking a drive around the old capital. We re-join our ship at Prek Kdam before returning to the Mekong. After lunch we sail to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to study the entire silk-making process from worms to weavers. We visit silk makers and can buy from them their lovely silk scarves and other fabrics. This village is a centre of the ancient martial art of L’bokator which roughly translates as 'pounding a lion'. It includes weapons techniques and is one of the oldest combat techniques in Cambodia and believed to date back to the Angkor empire.
Day 7 - DAY 7 WAT HANCHEY & ANGKOR BAN VILLAGE VISIT
Sunrise cruise to Angkor Ban village to see how local villagers live and visit the library which was donated by Pandaw to Angkor Ban secondary school.NOTE: if you want to donate books, please bring along some Children’s books in English language (suitable for age 8 to 15 yrs) which you can personally gift to the library.In the afternoon we sail north to Wat Hanchey, an important centre of worship during the Chenla period located on top of a hill above the mighty Mekong River with some of the best Mekong views in Cambodia. Visit 8th century structures some destroyed by American bombings during the Vietnam War.
Day 8 - DAY 8 SIEM REAP
Disembark and travel by coach from Kampong Cham through stunningly lovely countryside to reach Siem Reap, adjacent to Angkor Wat.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
05-10-202412-10-2024USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
05-10-202412-10-2024USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
13-10-202420-10-2024USD $3,732Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
13-10-202420-10-2024USD $4,579Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
19-10-202426-10-2024USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
19-10-202426-10-2024USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
02-11-202409-11-2024USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
02-11-202409-11-2024USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
10-11-202417-11-2024USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
10-11-202417-11-2024USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
16-11-202423-11-2024USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
16-11-202423-11-2024USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
24-11-202401-12-2024USD $4,072Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
24-11-202401-12-2024USD $4,996Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
25-01-202501-02-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
25-01-202501-02-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
02-02-202509-02-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
02-02-202509-02-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
08-02-202515-02-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
08-02-202515-02-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
16-02-202523-02-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
16-02-202523-02-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
22-02-202501-03-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
22-02-202501-03-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
02-03-202509-03-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
02-03-202509-03-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
08-03-202515-03-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
08-03-202515-03-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
16-03-202523-03-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
16-03-202523-03-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
22-03-202529-03-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
22-03-202529-03-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
08-11-202515-11-2025USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
08-11-202515-11-2025USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From
14-02-202621-02-2026USD $3,732Main Deck Stateroom. From
14-02-202621-02-2026USD $4,579Upper Deck Stateroom. From

Inclusions

    • Travel by horse cart through the lush Vietnamese countryside
    • Moor in a small canal off Con Phuoc Island and go ashore to explore the island by Xi Loi seeing basket production and visiting a 100-year old Catholic Church as well as local woodworking artisans
    • Explore the labyrinthine canal system around Tan Chau to visit a Taoist temple where the monks will read fortunes

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