Lan Diep Cruise – Siem Reap – Saigon – 8 days 7 nights

Duration: 8 Days/ 7 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

  • 8 days 7 nighs on cruise.
  • Visit many highlight of Vietnam and Cambodia including: My Tho, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Vinh Xuong, Phnom Penh, Koh Chen, Kampong Tralach, Chnok Tru, Siem Reap.
  • Experience the life of local Vietnamese and Cambodians and local cuisine.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Siem Reap

Lunch & Dinner

We gather at the FCC. We transfer to Phnom Krom, the Siem Reap pier. Transfer by local boats to the Lan Diep.

Lan Diep cruise-Mekong

Day 2 : Chnok Tru to Kampong Chhnnang

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

We are served breakfast on board before we visit Chnok Tru where we will tour a floating village.

Chnok Tru village-Cambodia

Here, an entire village – churches, houses and schools – sits merrily on stilts in water. We return to Lan Diep before setting sail for Kampong Chhnang.

kampong chhnang-Cambodia

After breakfast, we head off to Kampong Chhnang. Kampong Chhnang is renown for its fine clay pottery. In fact, its name in Khmer means Port of Pottery. Kampong Chhnang is a tranquil province lined with sugar-palm trees and paddy fields which disappear into the horizon in delightful puffs of gold and green.

We return to Lan Diep. We cruise to the spectacular Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda at Kampong Tralach. We return to Lan Diep. Dinner is served and the cruise ship moors overnight.

Day 3 : Kampong Tralach – Koh Chen – Phnom Penh

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast is served. We cruise to the spectacular Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda at Kampong Tralach.

Kampong Tralach-Cambodia

Lunch is served on board. During the long cruise, be entertained by the graceful dancers of the traditional APSARA” show. We return to the cruise ship. The Lan Diep leaves for Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia. Guests are free to explore this erstwhile Pearl of the East for the balance of the day.

Day 4 : Phnom Penh Cambodia

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast is served. We visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Russian Market. We return to the Lan Diep. Lunch is served on board. It is now free and easy leisure time. We suggest that you visit the notorious Toul Sleng torture centre. We return to Lan Diep.

Royal palace -phnom penh

Day 5 : Kaam Samnar Border to Sa Dec

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Lan Diep leaves at the break of dawn for the Kaam Samnar border (Vietnamese border). Breakfast is served. We arrive at the check-point. After formalities, we depart for Sa Dec.

bonsai garden in Sa Dec-Mekong

Dinner is server on board. The vessel moors overnight.

Day 6 : Sa Dec to Vinh Long

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, local boats are sent to the Lan Diep to pick you up for a delightful cruise around Sa Dec. We return to Lan Diep.

Vinh Long orchard gardern-Mekong

After lunch, we cruise to 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. 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.

my tho

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. Lan Diep cruises towards Cai Be for a short panoramic. We, then, sail to My Tho where we moor overnight.

Day 7 : Cai Be to My Tho

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, local boats are sent to the Lan Diep for a short transfer to the mainland and a short panoramic tour of My Tho. 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 city-Mekong

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 return to the Lan Diep and we then cruise towards Saigon. A sumptuous farewell dinner is served and the Lan Diep moors overnight.

Day 8 : My Tho To Saigon

Breakfast

After breakfast, the Lan Diep departs for Saigon. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before arriving at Saigon Port.

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