VICTORIA MEKONG CRUISE

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The 35-cabin Victoria Mekong Cruises offers an unparalleled cruise experience on Southeast Asia’s mightiest river. This four-star cruise provides guests with exceptional onboard entertainment and breathtaking views of the Mekong River’s ever-changing landscapes. The 8-day, 7-night journey between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap takes travelers through a captivating itinerary, from the lush, green Mekong Delta in Vietnam to the historic wonders of Cambodia. Along the way, guests can enjoy immersive shore excursions, offering unique opportunities to explore local culture, interact with communities, and experience the vibrant traditions of the Mekong region.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho – Long Xuyen
• Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be for lunch at the riverside Le Longanier Restaurant.
• Board the Victoria Mekong Cruise in Can Tho, sailing towards Long Xuyen.

Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance, “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” during sunset.

Conclude the day with a welcome dinner onboard.

DAY 2: Long Xuyen – Tiger Island – Vam Nao
• Explore the Long Xuyen floating market by sampan, engaging with residents of floating houses. • After lunch, visit Tiger Island for a walking tour through rice fields and vegetable gardens.
• Discover local craftsmanship in plant pot making and visit “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” to learn about the island’s history.

• Return to the ship for evening entertainment.

DAY 3: Vam Nao – Tan Chau
• Visit a craft village in Phu Tan renowned for handmade Ca Rang clay stoves.

• Cruise to the floating village of Tan Chau, observing local fish-raising practices beneath stilt houses.
• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lion dance performance onboard.

DAY 4: Tan Chau – Phnom Penh
• Morning activities onboard as the ship cruises towards the Vietnam–Cambodia border.
• Cross into Cambodia, arriving in Phnom Penh by late afternoon.
• Evening features a guide briefing, Khmer language session, and a traditional dance performance.

DAY 5: Phnom Penh – Koh Chen
• Embark on a cyclo tour to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, followed by a visit to the National Museum to explore its extensive collection of Khmer art.
• Visit Choeung Ek, a memorial site of the Killing Fields, to learn about Cambodia’s history. Conclude with a signature cocktail at the Elephant Bar in Raffles Hotel Le Royal.

DAY 6:Koh Chen – Koh Dach – Angkor Ban
•Take a walking tour of Koh Chen Village, renowned for its copper and silversmiths.

• Travel by tuk-tuk to Silk Island (Koh Dach) to observe traditional silk weaving processes.

DAY 7: Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham
• Explore the village of Angkor Ban, known for its traditional wooden stilt houses.
• Cruise to Kampong Cham and enjoy a walking tour along the river to visit the town.

DAY 8:Kampong Cham – Siem Reap
• Disembark at Kampong Cham and travel through the Cambodian countryside.