- Tour type: Group Tour
- Activity: Cruise
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Depart: daily
Here is some highlights about this program Siem Reap to Saigon or vice versa.
Cultural Highlights:
To complement your tours and shore excursions, take part in Cruisesmekongriver’s Cultural Highlights—immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore:
• Visit the fantastic Tonle Sap Lake
• Tour the magnificent ruins of Phnom Penh Captial
• Enjoy traditional Apsara temple dancing and other folkloric performances
• Visit colorful floating markets on the banks of the Mekong
• View onboard film screenings that will enhance your journey These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Culture Curriculum:
Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper. We offer a series of on board multimedia talks to shed light on the history and culture of the places you visit.
Learn about:
• The rise and fall of the Khmer empire
• The archeological excavations at Angkor
• History of Vietnam and Cambodia
• History and culture of the Champa people and other ethnic groups
• Key words and phrases in the local languages These presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience.
• Experience hidden peacful villages in remote rural area along The Mekong River
Siem Reap to Sai Gon by RV Mekong Prestige 8 days or Vice Versa:
Legendary Mekong Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - RV Mekong Prestige II: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap
Meals: lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 2 - RV Mekong Prestige II: Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Tralach – Oudong
Meals: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 3 - RV Mekong Prestige II: Kok Chong - Phnom Penh
Meals: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 4- RV Mekong Prestige II: Phnom Penh
Meals: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 5 - RV Mekong Prestige II: Phnom Penh - Navigation - Border Crossing
Meals: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 6 - RV Mekong Prestige II: Tan Chau Town
Meals: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 7 - RV Mekong Prestige II: Sa Dec - Cai Be
Meals: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
Overnight: RV Mekong Prestige
Day 8 - RV Mekong Prestige II: My Tho – Saigon
Meals: breakfast
Cruise holiday Siem Reap to Saigon by RV Mekong Prestige Cruise 8 days or vice versa
Legendary Mekong Itinerary:
Day 1: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (lunch/dinner)
Departure for Embarking, then transfer to Phnom Krom pier, where you can reach by local boats the R / V Mekong Prestige Luxury on Lake Tonle Sap. Lunch on board. Settling into your cabin and cross the Tonle Sap. Welcome dinner on board. Overnight in RV Mekong Prestige.
Note: during the period of low water, the transfer may be done by bus from Siem Reap to Prek Kdam on the Tonle River. In this case lunch will be held at the hotel before departure by bus.
Day 2: Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach – Oudong (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning arrival in Kampong Chhnang. Located about 90 kilometers from Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, with its markets and artisans, is a particularly busy port city. The river banks are the witnesses of Cambodian rural life and a remarkable diversity of bird life. Embarking on small local boats for the visit of the floating village which has retained a completely authentic appearance. All constructions are floating village: the school, shops, stalls of multiple craftsmen or traders, the police station. All trades are present and the entire population, from children to grandparents, boat moving through the network of canals that cross this little town. Back on board and continue navigating to Kampong Tralach. Lunch on board. Arrival at Kampong Tralach and visit the Vihara of Wat Kampong Leu. It dates from the last century and are magnificent murals. Isolated in the middle of rice fields, it is a modest pagoda, very few visitors and therefore, exceptionally charming. Then departure by bus to visit Oudong. Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong was the capital of Cambodia, built on hills, home to many stupas of the last Khmer kings. Dinner and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Day 3: Koh Chong – Phnom Penh (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Arrive Koh Chong morning. Landing and walk in this small village specializes in silk weaving. Back on board, then the R / V Mekong Luxury returns to its navigation to Phnom Penh. Lunch on board. Arrive in Phnom Penh in the afternoon. Walk to Wat Phnom for the first discovery of the capital of Cambodia, which has retained its charm with its old French colonial architecture and lively streets. Khmer Aspara Dance Show, then dinner and overnight in RV Mekong Prestige.
Day 4: Phnom Penh (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
In the morning visit the Royal Palace, which is a large architectural complex, and the Silver Pagoda. Visit the National Museum which houses the largest collection of Khmer art. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the high school "S21", a former detention center, between 1975 and 1979, needed to take the measure of tragedy for the people of Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge regime, and stop at the camp Choeung Ek , better known as the "Killing Fields". Free time to do some shopping at the "Russian market". Dinner and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Bordercrossing (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
In the morning, resumption of navigation to the Vietnamese border. Formalities and border crossings. Lunch on board. Arrival at Tan Chau in the evening. Dinner and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige.
Day 6: Tan Chau (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Departure for the visit of Tan Chau, a small town on the Mekong. Embarking on a local boat fish farm. Disembark and visit a workshop making mats, then rickshaw ride in the village. Stop for a visit to a weaving silk. Lunch on board, then returns to its Luxury Mekong navigation to Sa Dec. Dinner and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige
Day 7: Sa Dec – Cai Be (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Her arrival in December, where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of his childhood. City tour to soak up the atmosphere of this authentic town of Delta where there are still some colonial houses and the "house of China," described in the novel by Marguerite Duras, The Lover. Although the French have long since left the place, little has changed in Sa Dec since the days of Duras. The old river boats continue to load and unload on the docks built almost at the doors of shops. Lunch on board. Crossing the province of Vinh Long, the "Majestic Dragon" from the translation, in the center of the delta, between two arms of the Mekong. Arrival in Cai Be. Departure by boat to the local French Gothic cathedral. Landing and walk to discover the homemade rice leaves and candy coconut. Dinner and overnight on RV Mekong Prestige.
Day 8: My Tho – Saig Gon (breakfast)
Having breakfast on board, then clear all bills, transfer to Saigon or Hochiminh City at The Sofitel Plaza. the end of a wonderful cruise trip!
Important notice:
In case of low waters, it may happen that navigation on the Tonle Sap Lake is impossible for the RV Mekong Prestige. If that occurs, a fast boat or a coach will assure the link with the other bank of the lake where the embarkation on the RV Mekong Prestige will take place. Furthermore, all the aforementioned cruising schedule and program timing are indicative and subject to modification.
RV Mekong Prestige Rates And Dates:
RV Mekong Prestige Rates in 2014 and 2015:
NET RATE IN USD$/ PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABINS |
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CABIN CATEGORY - DECK |
RATE Low Season |
RATE High Season |
Stateroom Cabin (23 m²) on Main Deck |
1665 |
1935 |
Stateroom Cabin (23 m²) on Upper Deck |
1840 |
2105 |
Junior Suite (27 m²) on Main Deck |
2275 |
2540 |
Terrace Suite (31m²) on Upper Deck |
2630 |
2885 |
Single Occupancy on Main Deck (upon request) |
2995 |
3515 |
Notes: *LOW SEASON SAILINGS: DECEMBER 11 & 18, JANUARY 1, MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 9 & 16.ALL THE REST ARE HIGH SEASON
RV Mekong Prestige Cruise Departure Dates 2014 & 2015:
Departure Dates |
|
Saigon to Siem Reap |
Siem Reap To Saigon |
October 09 to 16, 2014 |
October 16 to 23, 2014 |
October 23 to 30, 2014 |
October 30 to November 06, 2014 |
November 06 to 13, 2014 |
November 13 to 20, 2014 |
November 20 to 27, 2014 |
November 27 to December 04, 2014 |
December 04 to 11. 2014 |
December 11 to 18, 2014 |
December 18 to 25, 2014 |
December 25 to January 01, 2015 |
January 01 to 08, 2015 |
January 08 to 15, 2015 |
January 15 to 22, 2015 |
January 22 to 29, 2015 |
January 29 to February 05, 2015 |
February 05 to 12, 2015 |
February 12 to 19, 2015 |
February 19 to 26, 2015 |
February 26 to March 05, 2015 |
March 05 to 12, 2015 |
March 12 to 19, 2015 |
March 19 to 26, 2015 |
March 26 to April 02, 2015 (Low Season) |
April 02 to 09, 2015 (Low Season) |
April 09 to 16, 2015 (Low Season) |
April 16 to 23, 2015 (Low Season) |
RV Mekong Prestige II Price inclusions:
• 2 time transfers: Sofitel Plaza hotel in Saigon to the ship in My Tho (vice versa) and the ship to Apsara hotel in Siem Reap
• Full board in the selected category on the R/V Mekong Prestige
• All meals on board from Lunch on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 8
• Drinks on board (Mineral Water, non alcoholic beverages, local beers and local wine during the meals)
• Tipping on board
• All excursions and entrance fees with English speaking guide as per descriptive programme
• Assistance of an English speaking Cruise Director
• Port taxes
RV Mekong Prestige II Price exclusions:
• Overseas flights
• Beverages other than mentioned
• Ashore tipping
• Visa arrangements
• Insurances
RV MEKONG PRESTIGE II CRUISE CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you must cancel your trip, you must do so in writing. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation. All payments for travel services not provided to the passenger shall be refunded in accordance with these Terms and Conditions:
A scale of cancellation costs 120 days prior to departure will be applied as follows:
• Any cancellation must be charged 10% of total booking
• Between 119 and 90 days prior to departure: 15 %
• Between 89 and 60 days prior to departure: 30 %
• Between 59 and 45 days prior to departure: 50 %
• Between 44 and 30 days prior to departure: 80 %
• Less than 29 days prior to departure: 100%
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WHAT TO BRING:
- A hat & sunscreen
- Passport
- Appropriate clothing for the season
- Comfortable walking shoes/ clothes
Notes:
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
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