Mekong waterway from Angkor to Saigon

07 days / 06 nights

Overview

The Mekong has its source in the city icy wastes of the eastern Tibetan plateau. It flows south and east, through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, emptying into the South China Sea through a wide delta south of Ho Chi Minh.
The Mekong is of immense significance as a natural boundary, Its unpredictable waters and shifting bed make fording or bridging almost impossible. From the bottom of the river jagged rocks as sharp as teeth extend to and above the surface of the river, making navigation dangerous.

Itinerary

Day 01: Angkor Wat temple
Today we will visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temple, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Dinner and overnight at Prince d’ Angkor hotel. (B)
Day 02: Angkor Wat
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat the ocean beyond. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk the Royal Enclosure Phimeanakas the Eplephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel. Tonight we wiil enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara. Overnight at Prince d’Angkor hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 03: Siem Reap Phnom Penh
Breakfast at the hotel. We then visit Banteay Srei temple (10th C), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, transfer to airport for the light to Phnompenh. Arrival transfer to the hotel. Aat leisure to walk in the city and explore the local market. Dinner at local resetaurant and overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 04: Phnom Penh - Chau Doc
Breakfast at hotel followed by the city tour. A visit to Phnom Penh is a vey interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Afternoon we will take the boat to Chau Doc, the boat ride leaves at 13PM and arrivees Chau Doc at 5PM. Dinner and overnight at Victoria Chau Doc Hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 05: Long Xuyen - Can Tho - Tra On
After breakfast we head out to Longxuyen and embark on Le Chochin Chine cruises for a cruise along the river while enjoying the scenic water way. Visit the unique farms where fish are bred in wooden cages suspended under floating houses on the river. Explore the Longxuyen market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundred of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. A small boat will take you through the palm – shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Take advantage the twilight in the evening on the shore Mekong. Le Chochin Chine set sails toward Cantho and moor midstream for the night. Dinner and overnight on board Le Cochin Chine. (B,L,D)
Day 06: Can Tho - Tra On - Mang Thit - Vinh Long
A small boat take you to explore the Cairang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. The boat will take you through the palm – shaded creek to see houses and green orchards. Embark the boat and then the cruise continue to Caibe via Tra On. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery while cruising we enjoy lunch on board. After lunch we go for pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities, especially some orchards (orange grove) with its farmers and sample various tropical fruits in Lach village. Then return the boat and head out to Caibe. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Co Chien river. Dinner and overnight on board in Caibe. (B,L,D)
Day 07: Cai Be floating market
After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong. Explore the lively Caibe floating market in early morning. Walking amongst the lush vegetation to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. A small boat trip through rivulets of Tan Phong islands. A pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the village to discover tropical fruit orchards. 11:00 disembark in Caibe. Transfer to Saigon. The cruise concludes. (B)
 

Cost

Tour cost is upon your request !
 
You are interested in of this tour, please feel free to contact us at booking@asianatravel.com.vn or info@asianatravel.com.vn. One of our staffs will contact you within 24 hours when we receive your request.
 
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Trip note

* Tour code: MULAD-14
 
* Inclusion:
• All boat cruise Le Cochinchine with meals, boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
• All accommodation on the Le Cochinchine boat and at the hotels
• Meals as indicated, admission fees and permits where applocable
• Land transportation
• Airport transfers
• Service of crew and English speaking guide on board
 
* Exclusion:
• Pre/posrt trip arrangement
• Beverages
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee (visa fee on arrival at Cambodia border: 25 USD)
• Other personal expenses

Destination Info

Mausoleum Uncle HoThe Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
The people of Vietnam regained independence and broke away from China in AD 938 after their victory at the Battle of B?ch Ð?ng River (938). Successive dynasties flourished along with geographic and political expansion deeper into Southeast Asia, until it was colonized by the French in the mid-19th century. Efforts to resist the French eventually led to their expulsion from the country in the mid-20th century, leaving a nation divided politically into two countries. Fighting between the two sides continued during the Vietnam War, ending with a Communist victory in 1975.
Emerging from this prolonged military engagement, the war-ravaged nation was politically isolated. The government’s centrally planned economic decisions hindered post-war reconstruction and its treatment of the losing side engendered more resentment than reconciliation. In 1986, it instituted economic and political reforms and began a path towards international reintegration. By 2000, it had established diplomatic relations with most nations. Its economic growth had been among the highest in the world in the past decade. These efforts culminated in Vietnam joining the World Trade Organization in 2007 and its successful bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2008.
The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country in South East Asia with a population of over 13 million people. The kingdom's capital and largest city is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire, which ruled most of the Indochinese Peninsula between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries.
A citizen of Cambodia is usually identified as "Cambodian" or "Khmer," though the latter strictly refers to ethnic Khmers. Most Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists of Khmer extraction, but the country also has a substantial number of predominantly Muslim Cham, as well as ethnic Chinese, Vietnamese and small animist hill tribes.
The country borders Thailand to its west and northwest, Laos to its northeast, and Vietnam to its east and southeast. In the south it faces the Gulf of Thailand. The geography of Cambodia is dominated by the Mekong river (colloquial Khmer: Tonle Thom or "the great river") and the Tonlé Sap ("the fresh water lake"), an important source of fish.
Cambodia's main industries are garments, tourism, and construction. In 2007, foreign visitors to Angkor Wat numbered more than 4 million. In 2005, oil and natural gas deposits were found beneath Cambodia's territorial waters, and once commercial extraction begins in 2011, the oil revenues could profoundly affect Cambodia's economy.

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