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 From Angkor  wat temple to Saigon
7 days 6night cruise

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DAY 01:             ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE (D)       

 Today we will Visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm.  One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Dinner and overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel. 

DAY 02:             ANGKOR WAT COMPLEX (B,L,D)                

Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
Lunch at local restaurant. Aftenroon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel. Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.Overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel.    in Siemriep.

DAY 03:             SIEMREAP - PHNOMPENH (B,L,D) 

Breakfast at the hotel. We then visit Banteay Srei temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, transfer to airport for the flight to Phnompenh. Arrival transfer to the hotel. At leisure to walk in the city and and explore the local market. Overnight at Suway hotel.

DAY 04:             PHNOMPENH -CHAUDOC (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel followed by the city tour.
A visit to Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We  will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Afternoon we will take the boat to Chaudoc, the boat ride leaves at 13pm and arrives Chaudoc at 5pm. Diner and overnight on boat Le Cochinchine.

DAY 05:             CHAUDOC - LONGXUYEN (B,L,D)

Enjoy the breakfast

We take the sampan  through the floating fish-farm village producing tons and tons of fish beneath hundreds of floating houses, discover the ethnic Cham village with famous Mubarak Mosque and observe local women at their traditional weaving. 

Continue our way to Longxuyen for the lovely sunset cruise. Promenade/Cycle along the preninsule of Ongho island, see daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong and small arroyos on the island. Ample opportunity to take in beautiful view of local life, housing, villages, garden, fish farm and hosting smile children. Enjoy foot massage and sipping cocktails over the sunset and  Dinner  and overnight on board.

DAY 06:             CAIBE – MYTHUAN - SADEC(L,D)

  • Rising up early for another nice day we  contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board.
  • Visit the Sadec local market , following the tracks of French novelist Marguerite Duras.

·         Visit bricks and tiles kilns and the manufacture of earthenware pots on a bank of river

  • Walks/Cycle amongst the ever blossoming Sadec flower village and local industries.
     
  • Back to boat and enjoy welcome back drink while lunch is served.

·         Mekong Melody  leisure cruise down to Mythuan and Caithia where we embark on lovely cycling
along the island taking in beautiful view of scenery, local people, and get insight into local life.

·          Back to our boat and enjoy welcome back drink.

·         Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset on sundeck. Enjoy aperitif and  traditional herbal foot massage. The crew serve dinner while the Mekong Melody  is cruising.

  • Le Cochinchine  sets anchor in for the night. Overnight on boat.
     

DAY 07:             DEPARTURE(B)

·         Breakfast on the boat.

·         We take a morning junk  trip to Dong Hoa Hiep Island and go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.

·          We explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the traditional House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the fruit orchards around the house.

·         Back to our boat and enjoy welcome back drink. Check out and disembark.

·         Pick up and transfer to Saigon. The trip concludes.

RATES INCLUDE
-         7-day cruise with stops and visits as stated* with English and or/ French speaking guide
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         1-night en-suited cabin with A/C on board.
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         Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
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         Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the programme*
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         Biking and sampan boat rides
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         Services of crews during the cruise on board
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         Land transportation from/to HCM City
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             Flight Phnompenh – Siemreap, deluxe hotel in Siemreap & Phnompenh
-         1 Complimentary foot massage
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         Pre-dinner drink (aperitif)

RATES EXCLUDE
-         Visas
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         Travel insurance
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         Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips

NOTE
-         Infants under 2 years old are free of charge.
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         Children between 2 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents get a 50% discount.

 Special discounted rate in USD and per person, applicable for the indicated date only.
 
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