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8 Day Majestic Mekong Cruising
Travelmarvel River Cruise starting in Siem Reap and finishing in Saigon
Countries Visited: Vietnam  Cambodia 
Tour Type: River Cruise
Tour Duration: 8 Days (7 Nights)
From: Siem Reap to Saigon
Tour Code: VTMRI08
Operator: Travelmarvel
from AU $1,925 pp
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River Cruise Description

Enjoy this inspiring journey from Vietnam into Cambodia, cruising up the Mekong River from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, with stops along the way to experience the real Vietnam and Cambodia

Cruise Inclusions

  • Eight days cruising the Mekong River in luxury aboard the ms La Marguerite
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director
  • Port charges and tipping included
  • Airport transfers, excursions and entertainment included

Cruising Highlights

  • During your Mekong River cruise, enjoy a range of small boat excursions
  • Visit the floating markets and see the French Gothic Cathedral in Cai Be
  • Explore the markets of Vinh Long
  • Take a guided tour of Sa Dec
  • Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Tan Chau
  • Tour Phnom Penh and visit the National Museum of Cambodia
  • Take an excursion to the Killing Fields
  • Enjoy a walk around Chong Koh
  • Visit the Buddhist monastery in Oudong
  • Ride an ox-cart from Kampong Tralach

Finest Dining

  • Enjoy 7 Breakfasts (B), 7 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D)
  • Soft drink, local beer and spirits included at all times during your cruise
  • Enjoy a choice of different dining experiences on your river ship

Please Note: This tours departures aren't exclusive to Travelmarvel, however the full eight-day cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap will be delivered. There will be no Travelmarvel Tour Director on board.

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Day
1
Arrive Siem Reap
On arrival in Siem Reap, be met at the airport and transferred to your river ship. Enjoy lunch as your ship sets off over the lake of Tonle Sap. Tonight, indulge in a Welcome Dinner. Stay: ms La Marguerite (7 Nights) (L/D)
Day
2
Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Oudong, Prek K’dam
A small boat excursion today takes you past fishing villages into the wetlands that form the river-mouth of the Tonle Sap. Afterwards, return to your ship and set out for Kampong Tralach. Here, you’ll enjoy an ox-cart ride past rice fields and a small village. Visit the town’s pagodas then travel by coach via a Buddhist monastery in Oudong to Prek K’dam, where you’ll re-board your ship. (B/L/D)
Day
3
Chong Koh, Phnom Penh
Today enjoy a walk around the silk-weaving village of Chong Koh then cruise to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Here, set off on a walking tour to Wat Phnom, one of the city’s most important pagodas. Afterwards, return to the ship for dinner, followed by a Khmer folk performance on board. (B/L/D)
Day
4
Phnom Penh
FOn a tour of Phnom Penh today, visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda as well as the National Museum of Cambodia. After lunch back on board, head to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). After dinner, perhaps step out for an evening walk around this fascinating capital. (B/L/D)
Day
5
Border Crossing, Tan Chau
Spend today on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. This afternoon, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration while the border formalities are carried out. Later, arrive in the Vietnamese town of Tan Chau. This evening, perhaps take a leisurely stroll through this lovely town. (B/L/D)
Day
6
Tan Chau, Sa Dec
Take a small boat ride through narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Visit a floating fish farm and then go ashore for a rickshaw tour of Tan Chau, visiting a rattan mat and slipper-making workshop. In the afternoon, perhaps attend a lecture on Vietnam in the ship’s lounge. (B/L/D)
Day
7
Sa Dec, Cai be
In the morning, enjoy a boat ride past floating markets to Sa Dec, the city where the French writer Marguerite Duras met her Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Disembark for a tour that takes you to Huynh Thuy Le’s old house as well as Thien Hau Pagoda and the Fujian Temple. After lunch, a boat will take you to Cai Be, an intriguing river-land town. Visit the floating markets then go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral as well as the colourful port area. Afterwards you’ll drop in on a local rice paper manufacturer and learn how rice paper is made, before returning to your ship for a Farewell Dinner. (B/L/D)
Day
8
Disembark Ship, Depart Saigon
Disembark at My Tho Port and transfer to the airport in Saigon for your onward flight. (B)
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River Cruise Prices

Cruise prices are per person. Please request a quote for tour availability.

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General Information

The information below relates to this itinerary only.

Tour Operator: APT Travelmarvel

APT TravelmarvelAs a member of APT, you can think of Travelmarvel as the "everyday touring option from APT." Travelmarvel offers affordable coach touring in Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Alaska and river cruising in Europe and along the Mekong in Vietnam. When you travel with us, you will receive the great value for money touring for which Travelmarvel is known, as well as all the reassurances of travelling with a well respected and reliable tour operator.



Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the deck plans, cabin types and more ship information?

Cruise down the Mekong river onboard the ms La Marguerite. We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Travelmarvel river cruises including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel, and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their cruises. Read more> (Note: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).

Why should we choose to cruise with Travelmarvel?

As market leaders, our resources, experience, passion, expertise and proven track record ensure that we're the most reliable cruise operator on Europe's waterways. With a 98% satisfaction rating, and having launched all of our ships on schedule, there's no company more reliable or trustworthy than Travelmarvel. We promise we'll continue to set the amazing standards for which we are known, making your choice easy. Put simply, Travelmarvel are Australia and New Zealand's true European river cruising experts.

When will I receive my documents?

Travel documents, including your travel kit (with luggage labels, ticket wallet, personalised itinerary, touring information and travel bag), are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure from your home country, provided full payment has been received.

What will our river cruise ship be like?

Travelmarvel River CruisesThe ms La Marguerite is a state-of-the-art ship, and was designed with our valued travellers in mind. Our operation allows us total control in delivering the standards for which we are famous. The ms La Marguerite signify's the evolution of modern river cruising. From the intricate elegance of the interior appointments and the opulence of the suites to the wealth of recreational choice provided in the vessel's public areas, this river ship is truly one of the finest on Vietnam & Cambodia's waters.

What kind of meals are included onboard?

All meals are prepared by onboard chefs. Meals consist of exotic Asian fare, with Western-style food always available should you desire the more familiar taste of home. Every morning enjoy a lavish breakfast buffet, offering a choice of English, Continental or Asian inspired cuisine. Have your eggs cooked to order at the breakfast bar. Lunch also offers an extensive buffet, with an a la carte dining menu. For dinner enjoy a four-course a la carte feast of Vietnamese & Cambodian cuisine (with equally impressive Western style alternatives available). Soft drink, Beer, Spirits, Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals. Regional wine is also included during lunch and dinner on board.

What are your handicapped facilities like?

Handicapped facilities on board are limited. River cruise vessels are not equipped with wheelchair ramps and hallways and doors may not be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. Ships are equipped with an elevator but it does not access all decks. Additionally, motorcoaches and minibuses used for transfers and shore excursions may not be equipped with wheelchair ramps. Any condition requiring special attention must be reported to Travelmarvel at the time of booking.

Facilities and services for passengers with disabilities differ among destinations and, in some cases, may be limited or non-existent. Participants requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a person responsible for and physically able to provide such assistance. Transfers and shore excursions follow a predetermined timetable and thus participants should have no physical impairment(s) that would affect the time schedules or interfere with the rights of other passengers on their holiday. Without limitation, Travelmarvel and its affiliates are not responsible for any denial of services by airline carriers, cruise vessels, hotels, lodges, coaches, local guides, operators or other independent suppliers.

Are gratuities included??

Gratuities to your Cruise Director and ship crew are included in the tour price.

How do I pay for purchases and services onboard?

For your convenience, all purchases and paid services on board are billed with a guest check and added to your shipboard account. At the end of the cruise, you will receive a total, which can be paid with cash or credit card. The ships do not accept payments made by Diners Club cards.

Do you have a share program for singles?

A limited number of single rooms are available by request at time of booking. Single rooms are usually smaller and often only have one single bed. On Exclusive Sailings we will match up those who are willing to share a suite with another single traveller of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single supplement. If no match is found then single supplements apply.

When is the best time to travel to Vietnam & Cambodia?

The climate on Vietnam is tropical in the south; monsoonal in the north with the hot, rainy season (May to September) and warm, dry season (October to March). The climate in Cambodia is also tropical with the rainy, monsoon season in (May to November) and the dry season (December to April). There is little seasonal temperature variation. We have average temperatures and rainfall listed on every itinerary (look to the right hand side of your screen)


Arrival & Departure Information

Prebooked Transfers

All Travelmarvel clients travelling on an Exclusive Sailing or Exclusive land tours receive a transfer on the first and last day of the tour. This will be from the airport to/from either the ship or tour hotel. A transfer is not included, though may be purchased, should you be arriving or departing on days other than the first and last day of touring. These additional transfers are only applicable when your pre and/or post tour arrangements are booked with Global Journeys & Travelmarvel.

On Your Own Transfers

If you have not arranged an arrival transfer with Global Journeys, make your own way to the ship or hotel with the help of the information provided in your itinerary. If you have independent travel arrangements prior to your Travelmarvel tour and do not have an Travelmarvel transfer, the Tourist Information office at your arrival city will be able to offer assistance with directions to the ship or hotel. If you transfer to the ship on your own, we recommend you call the ship prior to confirm the ships docking location. The Travelmarvel Europe Office is available in case of an emergency.


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