SCENIC°
8 Days | Luxury Mekong
Southbound

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SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH CITY (OLD SAIGON)
(Reverse direction available.c

Day 1 | Siem Reap, Cambodia. Embark. Sous Sdei and welcome to Cambodia. Discover Cambodia’s rural countryside on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits. Please book flights to arrive prior to 8.45am. (D) 


Day 2 | Wat Hanchey. Kampong Cham. Walk (or drive) to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks. Sail downstream to Kampong Cham. (B,L,D)

Freechoice — Learn the history of the area with a visit to Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or spend your time visiting a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village.


Day 3 | Angkor Ban. Silk Island. Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of the resident monks and nuns. Later, sail downstream to Koh Dach Island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)

Enrich — Receive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, before partaking in a ceremony which contributes to the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks.

Sundowners — Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh’s lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset.

Enrich — Later this evening revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving you an insight to the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors.

Day 4 | Phnom Penh. This afternoon is at your leisure. (B,L,D)

Freechoice — Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk, visit the Central Market as well as the city’s modern architecture.

Day 5 | Phnom Penh. Tan Chau. Marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit. The afternoon take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the Cambodian and Vietnamese border. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Tan Chau. Enjoy a free afternoon cruising to Sa Dec. (B,L,D)

Freechoice — Stay in Tan Chau to visit Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. In Chau Doc visit Vinh Te canal and a family-operated fish farm followed by Tây An Temple at Sam Mountain or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.

Day 7 | Sa Dec. Cai Be. Immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and explore the lively market. Stop at the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board as you sail to My Tho. (B,L,D)

Freechoice — Visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house in the area. Alternatively, savour afternoon tea at a French colonial house or learn how to make cocktails on board.

Day 8 | Mekong River Cruising. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Disembark. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport and depart with many cherished memories. (B)

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

LUXURY MEKONG SOUTHBOUND ITINERARY 8 DAYS | SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH CITY (Reverse direction available.)			FOR FASTEST SERVICE CALL FOR A QUOTE, INFO AND TO BOOK 1-855-255-1200