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From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta & Hanoi and Halong Bay (port-to-port cruise)

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RV Indochine II
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FROM£5135
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202420252026

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Siem Reap - Angkor Temples - KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH - KAMPONG CHHNANG - PHNOM PENH - CHAU DOC - SA DEC - VINH LONG - CAI BE - MY THO - HO CHI MINH CITY - Hanoi - Halong Bay

Cast off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the legendary river that begins in the mountains of Tibet and meanders through no less than six countries. The Mekong traces the authentic, profound, and mesmerizing history of Vietnam and Cambodia along its riverbanks. You'll finish your extraordinary vacation in Indochina with a discovery of Hanoï, the Vietnamese capital, and on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
    • Discover three historic cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap
    • Unique and unforgettable cruise along the Cho Gao Canal
    • Tour four major temples in Angkor
    • Meet local inhabitants and discover their daily life in Koh Chen and My Tho
  • EXTENDED STAY INCLUDES:
    • Hanoi, historic heart of the nation
    • Tour of the old quarter of the city in a "tuk-tuk"
    • Cruise on Halong Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined local cuisine
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Tour leader or cruise director on board
  • Onboard activities and/or lectures
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
Siem Reap

Your program will begin according to your time of arrival.

Boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Then, visit of the “Angkor Night Market”.

Night at the hotel.

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D1
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

Full-day included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.

We’ll end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.

Night at the hotel.

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D2
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples - TONLE SAP RIVER

Included excursion: the Angkor Wat temple.

Lunch will be served at the hotel.

Road(1) to Koh Chen and discovery of traditional villages. Our crew will welcome you and help you get comfortably settled into your cabins.

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Transfer to your ship. Our crew will welcome you and help you get comfortably settled into your cabins.

Afternoon cruise(2) through Tonle Lake.

We’ll have dinner and formally meet our crew. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.

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D3
KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH

Discover of the small village of Koh Chen, where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work. Lunch on board then we will set out to visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda, we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.

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D4
KAMPONG CHHNANG - PHNOM PENH

Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap. Fish farming is abundant here. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques—Chhnang itself means "pot." We'll also enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board. Lunch and cruising to Phnom Penh. Once we arrive, enjoy a brief tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," the easiest way to get around the city. We’ll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music. Our ship will remain overnight in Phnom Penh.

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D5
PHNOM PENH

Full-day included excursion:

- The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda

- The National Museum

- The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war

We’ll cruise to Vietnam.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D6
CHAU DOC

Included excursion: visit of the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple.

We’ll begin to cruise toward Sa Dec.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D7
SA DEC - VINH LONG - CAI BE

Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le.

Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec.

We’ll cruise to Vinh Long.

Included excursion: discovery of a brick and pottery factory, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol.*

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D8
MY THO - HO CHI MINH CITY (formerly Saigon)

Included excursions:

- Visit of a bee farm and tasting

- Ride in small sampans along the canal lined

We’ll set out to cross the very narrow canal, heading for Ho Chi Minh City.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D9
HO CHI MINH CITY

Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple.

Lunch will be served on board.

Included excursions:

- The Museum of Vietnamese History

- Discovery of the Cu Chi tunnels

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D10
HO CHI MINH CITY - Hanoi

Inlcuded excursion: Cholon.

We’ll enjoy lunch in town.

Flight to Hanoi.

Night at the hotel.

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D11
Hanoi

Full-day included excursion: Ho Chi Minh City and its mausoleum.

Traditional water puppetry show.

Night at the hotel.

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D12
Hanoi - Halong Bay

We’ll leave early in the morning for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hours travel time).

We’ll be welcomed aboard and enjoy a cocktail.

We'll cruise in Halong Bay.

We'll spend the night on board.

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D13
Halong Bay - Hanoi

Tai Chi class on deck.

Included excursion: visit of one of the largest caves of the bay.

We'll cruise in Halong Bay.

Disembarking and trip back to Hanoi.

Transfer to the airport.

We’ll bid you farewell at the airport at approximately 6:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 8:00 p.m.

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D14
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>> CORE PROGRAM

Your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - double-occupancy accommodations in a first-class hotel - all meals - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - drinks during all meals in Siem Reap and during the lunches in Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City (water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer* + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the services of an English-speaking local tour guides and onboard CroisiEurope tour director - the Croisieurope agent in Siem Reap - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - tips.

Tips: To ensure our customers more pleasant stay, we've included 35€ per passenger for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited and 45€ per passenger for crew members. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.

>> EXTENDED STAY

Domestic flights and their taxes (40€/person - subject to change) - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - services of local English-speaking tour guides - double-occupancy accommodations in the listed, or similar, hotels - all meals - drinks at all meals (1 soft drink or 1 beer* or 1 mineral water + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - 24-hour cruise across Halong Bay on a boat (not exclusive to CroisiEurope passengers).

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip
Useful informationWhat you need to know before your departure
Additional informationUseful info

These cruises and tours are not recommended for persons with reduced mobility as there are no lifts on board the ships.

  • Low waters can happen at any time during the year. The time frames are given as examples, but are dependent on the quality of rainfall.
  • The banks of the river we will cruise on can be steep and slippery depending on the water level.
  • The itinerary, stopovers, and excursions can be modified by the cruise company and our on-site representatives if needed. The captain of the ship is the sole authority who can modify the ship itinerary for safety or navigational reasons.
  • Depending on the water level and the tides, the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers on board RV Indochine II may take place from the mini terraces of cabins 221 and 224 (located aft of the upper deck).

(1) Approximately 5/6-hour bus journey to Koh Chen.
(2) Depending on the height of the Tonle Lake, the crossing can be made aboard your cruise ship or a speedboat.

*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.