Mekong Prestige II Cruise
8 Days » Downstream Cruising Siem Reap - Saigon
- Get closer insight into the local daily life of people of the two countries through the visit to silk weaving village, fishing farm, local workshop, etc
- Explore splendors of the two countries’ famous destinations such as Wat Phnom, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the house of Marguerite’s Chinese Lover, etc
- Have chance to buy a lot of sepcial things in wel-known local markets
- Enjoy picturesque scenery as cruising along the legendary Mekong river
Days |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 | Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake | Pick you up at the meeting point in Siem Reap, embark the cruise. | Lunch, Dinner |
Day 2 | Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach – Oudong | Sail to Kampong Chhnang, visit the floating village, stroll through the authentic market; head to Oudong, enjoy the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 | Koh Chong – Phnom Penh | Arrive Koh Chong, visit the silk weaving village, sail to Phnom Penh, visit Wat Phnom, enjoy traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 | Phnom Penh | Explore Phnom Penh, visit Royal Palace & the Silver Pagoda, join an excursion to the former High School, shop at the “ Russian Market” | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 | Phnom Penh – Bordercrossing | Depart towards the border with Vietnam, cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 | Tan Chau | Arrive at Tan Chau, visit a fishing farm & a local workshop, enjoy a rickshaw ride around the town. | Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 7 | Sa Dec – Cai Be | Arrive at Sa Dec, see the the house of Marguerite's Chinese Lover, stroll through the local market, enjoy a traditional Music Show. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 | My Tho – Saigon | Arrive at My Tho, disembark after breakfast, bus transfer to Saigon city center. | Breakfast |
Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake
Activities: Pick you up at the meeting point in Siem Reap, embark the cruise.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Phnom Krom pier and embark on the board of RV Mekong Prestige Luxury on Lake Tonle Sap. Enjoy your lunch on board. Settling into your cabin and cross the Tonle Sap. Savor your dinner before spending your first night on the RV Mekong Prestige.
Note: In case of low water, tourists may be transferred by bus from Siem Reap to Prek Kdam on the Tonle River. If it happens, your lunch will be served at the hotel before departuring by bus.
Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach – Oudong
Activities: Sail to Kampong Chhnang, visit the floating village, stroll through the authentic market; head to Oudong, enjoy the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Kampong Chhnang, a very bustling port city located about 90 km away from Phnom Penh. Coming there, you can see the rural life of the Cambodian and an extraordinary diversify of bird life. Get on small local boats to visit an authentic floating village. This village is totally floating with all of its constructions like schools, shops, police stations built on the water. Next, return to the Board and savor your lunch while the ship heads toward Kampong Tralach. When the Ship anchors, go ashore and explore the Vihara of Wat Kampong Leu dating back from the last century. It is remarkable for being the modest pagoda with large-scale mural paintings. Then, a bus will transfer you to Oudong, the former capital city of Cambodia from 1618 to 1866. Built on the top of a hill, it is a place for many Stupas of the last Khmer Kings. Embark on the board again for dinning. Overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Koh Chong – Phnom Penh
Activities: Arrive Koh Chong, visit the silk weaving village, sail to Phnom Penh, visit Wat Phnom, enjoy traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, the Ship lands in Koh Chong, a silk weaving village perfecting for a small walk. Back to the boat and enjoy your lunch while the ship is steered toward Phnom Penh. In Phnom Penh, go for an afternoon walk to discover the charming French-styled architecture of the capital of Cambodia. Enjoy Khmer Aspara Dance Show and have your dinner. Overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Phnom Penh
Activities: Explore Phnom Penh, visit Royal Palace & the Silver Pagoda, join an excursion to the former High School, shop at the “ Russian Market”
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with a morning visit to the Royal Palace, an attractive combination of architectural complex, and Silver Pagoda. Then, stop by the National Museum exhibiting the largest collection of Khmer Art. Lunch is served on the board. Spend your afternoon in the high school S21 and the Camp Choeung Ek – Killing Fields, former detention centers under the Red Khmer control. Afterwards, do some shopping at the "Russian Market". Have dinner and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Phnom Penh – Bordercrossing
Activities: Depart towards the border with Vietnam, cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Ship is going to cross Vietnamese border. Complete formalities for the entrance to Vietnam territory. Having your lunch served on the board. In the evening, the Ship arrives at Tan Chau. Overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Tan Chau
Activities: Arrive at Tan Chau, visit a fishing farm & a local workshop, enjoy a rickshaw ride around the town.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Pay a visit to Tan Chau, a small town of the Mekong River. Take on a local boat to see a fishing farm. Then, go ashore to drop by a mat's making workshop and travel around on a rickshaw ride before stop at a silk weaving village. Return to the board to enjoy your lunch. The ship continues it voyage to Sa Dec. Dinning and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Sa Dec – Cai Be
Activities: Arrive at Sa Dec, see the the house of Marguerite's Chinese Lover, stroll through the local market, enjoy a traditional Music Show.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the beauty of Sa Dec in which the famous film “The Lover” is shot. The film was created from a novel wrote by the French writer Marguerite Duras. She spent some of her childhood in Sa Dec and lived in a small house in back of the school when her mother taught. Tourists are expected to spend time to see the house of Duras’ Chinese Lover which has become a little museum for the film. Savor lunch on board. Sailing through Vinh Long and arrive in Cai Be. Transfer to a boat before visiting the local French Gothic Cathedral. Go for a walk and explore how rice leaves and coconut candies made. Dinner and spend another night on RV Mekong Prestige.
My Tho – Saigon
Activities: Arrive at My Tho, disembark after breakfast, bus transfer to Saigon city center.
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast on board and then disembark for a transfer to the Sofitel Plaza in Saigon. This is the end of your pleasure cruise.
- Transfer arrangement from Sofitel Plaza hotel in Saigon to the ship in My Tho on day 1 and from the ship to Siem Reap hotel or airport on day 8
- Full board in the selected category on the R/V Mekong Prestige
- All meals from Lunch on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 8
- Drinks on board : Mineral Water, non alcoholic beverages, local beers (all day long) and local wine during the meals
- All excursions and entrance fees with English speaking guide as per descriptive programme
- Assistance of an English speaking Cruise Director
- Port taxes

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