Trip Inclusions
- Four nights in premium accommodation
- Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara, featuring all suites with twin balconies
- 28 meals - 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners, plus select international wine and local beer included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise
- Explore 13 towns, villages and cities
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and expert English-speaking local guides
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions subject to change
- Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues, including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
- Prices include transfers, port charges and tipping
- Flights to arrive in Siem Reap by 11am on Day 1 for afternoon touring
- Extend your journey with a beach break at Vung Tau (VTMV3), Mui Ne (VTMM3) or Koh Rong Island (VTMK3), and/or add a stopover in Singapore (STOSIN3TM), Bangkok (STOBKK3TM) or Malaysia (STOKUL3TM). Refer to the website or contact us for more details
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Arrive Siem Reap
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Local Charity Visit
Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA), a OneTomorrow partner which supports local underprivileged children by providing them with an education.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance
Dine on tantalising Khmer cuisine and peer into the heart of Cambodia by watching a performance of an Apsara dance, a delicate, beautiful tradition dating back to the seventh century.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Two Nights at the Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas
Unwind at the Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, an oasis of tranquillity, to relax amid the lush gardens and large swimming pool.
Explore Siem Reap this morning at your own pace. Later, discover Ta Prohm temple, commonly referred to as the Tomb Raider temple. having featured in the movie starring Angelina Jolie. The temple and its atmospheric surrounds have been left to slowly return to nature, with the overgrown jungle and vast root systems creating a unique sight throughout the ruins. Enjoy Insider Experiences this afternoon and tonight. This evening, enjoy local Khmer flavours during dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas
Daily :Siem Reap
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Wake up early and witness the sun rising over Angkor Wat. This also includes a seat during the experience as well as refreshments (coffee, tea or juice).
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Circus Performance
Take your seat at Phare Circus and be amazed by the skills of the performers. This acclaimed show blends modern Khmer tales with music, dance, acrobatics, juggling, aerial acts, and contortion.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – APOPO Herorats Tour and Landmine Museum
Take a tour of APOPO, a non-profit organisation that trains African Giant Pouched rats to save lives by detecting landmines. Close by, the Landmine Museum will showcase the devastating impact of landmines, sharing personal stories of hope and resilience while highlighting ongoing de-mining efforts (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Horse Cart Ride
Journey through the Cambodian countryside on a traditional horse cart. Relax and watch the scenery go by on this authentic outing (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Quad Bike Adventure
Explore authentic Cambodia away from the tourist crowds on a quad bike. Journey through rice fields, forests and villages (additional expense).
Rise early for a special Insider Experience at Angkor Archaeological Park. After a guided tour of the well-preserved temple, return to your hotel for breakfast. In the early afternoon, explore Siem Reap on your own or choose from our select experience options. Later this afternoon, return to Angkor Archaeological Park to visit Bayon Temple and Angkor Thom. This evening enjoy an unforgettable Insider Experience.
Daily :
Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Embark Ship, Angkor Ban
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen
Hop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked among palm and sandalwood trees.
An early drive through picturesque countryside and remote villages brings you to Kampong Cham to join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard the RV Apsara, your boutique river ship and home for the next seven nights. Spend your afternoon enjoying your Insider Experience. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board with your fellow travellers as your Mekong River cruise begins.
Stay: Seven Nights, Mekong River, RV Apsara
Daily :Angkor Ban, Oknha Tey, Phnom Penh
Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot and see one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Return to your ship and continue sailing towards Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island renowned for its silk manufacturing traditions, preserved over centuries. Hop in a local tuk tuk for a village tour, pass rice fields and get a glimpse into rural life. Stroll amongst the still houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create the beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms. Back on board, you start sailing towards the capital, Phnom Penh.
Daily :Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Chen, Phnom Penh
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Buddhist Blessing Ceremony
Take part in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony for good luck, health and a safe journey, with resident monks at a monastery in Oudong.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Hands-on Cooking Workshop
Meet your chef, visit a local market and select fruits, spices and more local ingredients to prepare Khmer dishes (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Phnom Penh By Cyclo
Explore Phnom Penh by cyclo, taking in sights such as Independence Square, the Royal Palace, trendy cafes, boutiques, local markets, and pagodas (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – High Tea in the Clouds
Savour unobstructed panoramic views of the city, Central Market, and the legendary Mekong River from the iconic Rosewood Phnom Penh while indulging in a delightful afternoon tea experience. Enjoy fine TWG teas in the Living Room lounge, accompanied by delicious sweets and savouries made with local ingredients and crafted under the expert eye of the pastry chef (additional expense).
Start your morning with a road trip to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital, for a special Insider Experience. On the way back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely walk through Koh Chen village and visit open-air copperware workshops. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh or choose from our select experience options to enhance your time.
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Phnom Penh
Begin your day with a sobering visit to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge era and honour the victims at the Memorial Stupa. After lunch, explore the Royal Palace, known for its stunning white and gold Khmer architecture, and the Silver Pagoda with its 5,000 silver tiles. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to visit the Russian Market, try local delicacies at the Central Market, or relax aboard.
Daily :Phnom Penh, Vietnam Border Crossing, Tan Chau
Spend today on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out, sit down and enjoy the onboard activities and presentations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise towards the small town of Tan Chau.
Daily :Tan Chau, Sa Dec
After breakfast, transfer to a small boat and travel along the Mekong's tiny tributaries, observing the stilt house villages. Go ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw. Known as one of the largest silk-weaving centres in Vietnam, visit the fascinating local artisan workshops to learn more about the history of the craft. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, where the land is ploughed by water buffalo and where you will see authentic rural Mekong life. Settle back in and watch the passing scenery as you continue cruising towards Sa Dec.
Daily :Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho
Take a boat ride to the charming colonial town of Sa Dec and explore the colourful markets on foot. Visit the former home of Huynh Thuy Le. Here Le's one-time lover, French writer, Marguerite Duras, penned her best-selling novel, The Lover, about their affair. After lunch, step aboard a local boat and journey to Cai Be to see the French Gothic cathedral. Go ashore to visit a local rice paper manufacturer to learn how rice paper is made. Afterwards, visit a coconut candy factory to see how the local sweet is created. Enjoy a final dinner on board your ship as you cruise to My Tho your last stop.
Daily :
My Tho, Disembark Ship, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Two Nights at Le Meridien Saigon
Experience an unforgettable stay at the unique Le Meridien Saigon. Nestled on the banks of the Saigon River in bustling District 1, this contemporary hotel is perfectly situated just moments away from Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Hoi An Sense
Indulge in authentic Hoi An delicacies, complemented by warm hospitality and rich cultural charm (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Le Corto
Dine on a three-course French fusion-inspired menu with a dining experience like no other (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro
With walls adorned with locally made propaganda of food-orientated advice, enjoy this Vietnamese bistro (additional expense).
Disembark at My Tho and bid farewell to the crew and travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Listen to stories of the history of the Vietnam-American war, the ingenuity of the Cu Chi residents and the daily activities of the people. Part of a larger network, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. Crawl through a section for a firsthand experience of what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here. Later transfer to your accommodation and enjoy time at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon. For dinner, you may like to choose one of our select experiences.
Stay: Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Le Meridien Saigon
Daily :Ho Chi Minh City
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Morning Walking Tour
Step out on an early morning guided walk to watch the busy streets come to life and gain a deeper understanding of what drives this urban centre.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Ho Chi Minh City by Foot
Explore the bustling city on this walking tour, passing the Saigon Opera House People’s Committee building, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post Office (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – History of Saigon
Delve deeper into the city’s turbulent history. Start at the Reunification Palace, visit the War Remnants Museum and see the Burning Monk Memorial (additional expense).
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – Shopping Tour by Foot
Seek out the city's boutiques as only a local knows and discover locally made and produced items such as clothing, souvenirs and jewellery (additional expense).
Begin with your Insider Experience then return to your hotel for breakfast. Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure today. Alternatively, you may like to choose from our select experience options. Tonight, gather for a flavourful Vietnamese Farewell Dinner.
Daily :Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Your journey ends after breakfast today with a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.
Daily :Thanks for a great time! Vietnam and Cambodia are amazing places and it was so great to travel with Travelmarvel!
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