Day 1: "Good Morning Saigon" (Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Cai Be)
Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon as we travel 70 kilometers south by land to My Tho to embark boutique ship. We will be served a refreshing welcome drink as the ship steadily glides along the Mekong. We will bathe in the fading sunset on the balcony followed by a briefing at the lounge. Later, a welcome dinner awaits us.
When approaching Cai Be, the ship drops anchor to moor midstream where the river is several kilometers wide.
Including Dinner. Overnight in Cai Be.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Jayavarman Cruise
Day 2: "Vietnamese Inventiveness" (Cai Be – Sa Dec – Tan Chau)
Everyday, our journey starts with an invigorating Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck just as the sun begins its gentle glow. Coffee and tea awaits the early bird.
The day-tour starts with a visit to Cai Be’s boisterous and colorful floating market on a traditional sampan (a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat). During the ride, discover breathtaking landscapes along the river and quaff the rustic life on the Mekong Delta. The cruise will halt intermittently to allow us to observe how rice paste, rice paper, rice cookies, rice pop, rice wine and coconut candies are made, enjoy local life along the canals on the way back to the Ship for lunch.
In the afternoon, we cruise to Sa Dec. Upon arrival, we embark a traditional sampan to tour Binh Thanh Island to visit an untouchable
village. Here, every villager is involved in the process of making rattan mat and this give us the chance to interact with the old local
people. We then board the Ship for a tranquil evening cruise towards Tan Chau.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. The Ship will moor midstream overnight near Tan Chau.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Jayavarman Cruise
Day 3: Tan Chau – Border crossing – Phnom Penh
Welcome to the fish sanctuary of Vietnam. Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at the Dining Hall of your balcony. Brace yourself
for a short excursion in Tan Chau, a pleasant town near the Cambodian border with sizeable Chinese, Kinh and Khmer community.
Firstly, the journey takes you to the “evergreen” islands where you will be thrilled to learn the life of the locals.
The inhabitants of these islands live on houses poised on high stilts - a centuries-old tradition in this part of the Mekong Delta.
We stop to visit a fish farm located in the Tan Chau canal - this farm consists of floating houses and the villagers make their living by
cultivating fish. You continue by boat to Tan Chau pier, disembark here and stroll around this colorful local market with lots of
regional products. You return to the cruise Ship after your market visit.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight we anchor midstream near Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Jayavarman Cruise
Day 4: "Pearl of the East" (Phnom Penh)
Off we go early in the morning to witness a truly indescribable scene while approaching Phnom Penh's river promenade. Sadly, after breakfast, it is time to disembark the cruise. Tour ends.
Including Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Price In Vietnam Dong (unit x 1000 VND):
Cabin type
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LOW SEASON June 2015 - Oct 2nd 2015
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SHOULDER SEASON Oct 3rd 2015 - Oct 16th 2015
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HIGH SEASON Oct 17th 2015 - Dec 2015
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Superior
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Deluxe
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Signature
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Superior
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Deluxe
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Signature
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Superior
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Deluxe
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Signature
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Double
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37,622
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43,412
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46,625
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44,884
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53,319
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57,260
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56,682
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67,308
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72,277
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Single
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28,228
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32,554
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34,979
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33,657
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39,985
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42,945
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42,506
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50,487
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54,207
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* SPECIAL PROMOTION: 5% OFF for the following departure: 17 -20 Oct 2015
Price includes:
- All cruises include group shore-excursions
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
- Tour guide services (English speaking)
- Taxes, fuel, river pilots, transfers in Saigon and Siem Reap from/to the meeting point to/from embarkation/disembarkation point or vice versa.
- Food includes full board (Breakfast, lunch, dinner - buffet or set menu style). Mineral water and coffee/tea (from jug) is included all day.
- A selection of fresh fruit juices are included during breakfast and afternoon tea.
- Jayavarman Signature: Complimentary mini bar (daily replenished with selected items), balcony breakfast), 1 bottle of sparkling wine, welcome fruit basket.
Price excludes:
- Phnom Penh port tax per passenger of 65 USD.
- Crew gratuities (8 USD per passenger/day are recommended).
- Cambodian Visa (available on Upstream cruise only/37 USD).
- Fuel surcharges if any (see terms and conditions).
- Peak season surcharge at 150 USD per person for all cruises falling on New Year’s Eve and/or Christmas