Lan Diep Cruise – Saigon – Phnom Penh – 6 days 5 nights

Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights

From USD 615 per person

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Overview

The Lan Diep is 22 cabin river vessel, inspired by the Mekong’s ancient tradition of river boat building.

This vessel is spacious, luxurious and oozes quality. Lan Diep’s strong metallic hull is gently embedded in an exquisite wood colonial-styled finishing. Like its sister vessels, the Lan Diep was builted with comfort and security in mind. Spacious cabins are equipped with security boxes, hot-showers, central A/C and large storage space.

 

 

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Tour Highlights

  • 6 days 5 nighs on cruise.
  • Visit many highlight of Vietnam and Cambodia including: Vinh Trang pagoda, My Tho town, Thoi Son island, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Phnome Penh, …
  • Experience the life of local Vietnamese and Cambodians and local cuisine.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Saigon – My Tho

Dinner

The Lan Diep is all revved up, spruced up, and ready for you at Saigon Port.

Savour a refreshing welcome drink and enjoy a sumptuous dinner as local musicians play traditional Khmer tunes on board. The ship moors overnight.

Day 2 : My Tho – Cai Be

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before local boats are sent to The Lan Diep to pick you up for transfer to the mainland.

We depart for Vinh Trang pagoda by car, followed by a short panoramic tour of My Tho town.

Vinh Trang Pagoda – Mekong

My Tho – which means fragrant herb in Vietnamese – draws thousands of tourists who are eager to embrace the untouched beauty of the Delta.

my tho

It is a prosperous city of about 100,000 inhabitants, famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields. The climate is warm and pleasant throughout the year. The surrounding countryside is home to one of the most luxuriant gardens of Vietnam, encircled by coconut palms and banana and mango trees.

We then return to the piers as local boats take us on a leisurely cruise to Thoi Son island. Here, we are able to quaff the rustic life of the local inhabitants, enjoy local fruits and to be one with the people.

We re-embark to Lan Diep before cruising to Cai Be. The vessel moors overnight.

Day 3 : Cai Be – Vinh Long – Sa Dec

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast, local boats are sent to The Lan Diep to pick you up for a delightful cruise around Cai Be Floating Market. We continue cruising and we stop at Vinh Long – a brick and pottery factory and the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet Nursery of Fruit Trees. We visit a typical local dwelling and a show room of traditional farming tools.

Cai Be floating market

Vinh Long – Vietnamese for Majestic Dragon- sits merrily in the middle of the delta, protected by the two arms of the Mekong. The soil of Vinh Long is enriched by silt deposits, making it ideal for growing mandarins and other citrus fruits.

Vinh Long orchard garden-Mekong

Life here centers on water. Houses are hoisted precariously on stilts that are planted onto the banks of the river. Hawkers peddle knick knacks from boats. Hundreds of small boats travel the river daily. The unbridled warmth of the locals makes this a destination par excellence.

We return to The Lan Diep before departing for Sa Dec. We are served a lovely lunch during our cruise.

Upon arrival, we are given a short tour of Sa Dec and then we transfer to Trung Vuong primary school. We then continue our cruise to the Kien An Cung Pagoda.

We stroll around the bustling Sa Dec Market. The small city of Sa Dec of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating in its unspoiled beauty authenticity.

Day 4 : Chau Doc

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

We depart early for Chau Doc. Breakfast is served during navigation. We arrive at Chau Doc slightly after lunch time. We arrive at Chau Doc. Local boats ferry us to visit fist rafts and the Cham village, a minority ethnic group.

Chau Doc is a remote border town and cultural melting pot of Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities. The city is situated at the intersection of a tributary linking the Bassac and the Mekong River. What Chau Doc lacks in size, it makes up in colours. Lots of it. Vivid and vibrant. Even its store fronts are painted in warm pastel shades. We are taken on a short panoramic tour of the city. This is the perfect opportunity to feel throbbing vibration of the local markets.

Mekong-chau-doc

We return to Lan Diep cruise slightly after sunset before being served dinner on board. The vessel moors overnight. Return to the boat after sunset.

Day 5 : Chau Doc – Border – Phnom Penh

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

The Lan Diep leaves early for Vinh Xuong (Vietnamese border) and breakfast during navigation. Here, the boat docks for a while for cross- border formalities. The Lan Diep then cruises for Cambodia.

Lan Diep cruise restaurant-Mekong

Lunch is served on-board. It is time for leisure on-board as the vessels cruises the whole afternoon. As night approaches, it is time to bid farewell. Enjoy a farewell cocktail with the Master of the ship and Cruise Manager. Enjoy a specially designed captain’s farewell dinner as you prepare for your last night on board. Lan cruise Diep moors overnight.

Day 6 : Phnom Penh

Breakfast

After a hearty breakfast, you will visit Kampong Tralach. We visit the spectacular Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda at Kampong Tralach before returning to Lan Diep Cruise.

Kampong Tralach-Cambodia

The vessels cruises towards Phnom Penh, the bustling capital city of Cambodia. It’s time to pack and prepare to disembark. We arrive in Phnom Penh and we bid adieu to the wonderful lan Diep team.

Prices

Prices are in USD, per person.

Hotel / Group 2 guests 3-4 guests 5-6 guests 7-8 guests 9-12 guests Single surcharge
615

What's included

  • All meals &, Coffee/Tea/Water
  • Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary
  • Cruises English Speaking Guide.
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Ground transportation as mentioned in the Itinerary.

What's excluded

  • Drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature
  • Health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries
  • Fuel surcharges if applicable(*)

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate