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Enjoy an exceptional cruise on the RV Mekong Princess<\/strong>a charming vessel combining intimate comfort and authenticity. This river trip from 8 days\/7 nights<\/strong> takes you from Siem Reap<\/strong> at the vibrant heart of Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong>through the fascinating landscapes of the Rural Cambodia<\/strong> and of the Vietnamese Mekong Delta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As soon as you are picked up from your hotel in Siem Reap, you will be taken to Kampong Cham<\/strong> to come aboard. After a refined lunch and a safety briefing in the Ramvong lounge, let the river take you away to Angkor Ban<\/strong>This is where the cultural discoveries begin: pagodas, village encounters and bustling local schools. The first evening sets the tone with a Khmer welcome dinner<\/strong> on board.<\/p>\n

\u00c0 Phnom Penh<\/strong>In the lively capital, you'll take a cycle rickshaw ride through the city as far as the Royal Palace<\/strong>the Silver Pagoda<\/strong> and National Museum<\/strong>then set off on a poignant tour of the fields of Choeung Ek's death<\/strong> and the former detention centre S-21<\/strong>A shattering reminder of recent history.<\/p>\n

The journey continues at Vietnam<\/strong>with unique stages in Hong Ngu<\/strong>, Gieng Island<\/strong>, Hoa An<\/strong>, Can Tho<\/strong> and Ben Tre<\/strong>in the heart of the delta. Here you can discover traditional skills such as the weaving of Khmer scarves, the making of conical hats and coconut sweets, while sailing aboard sampans<\/strong>, \"xth law<\/strong> or xe lam\" three-wheelers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each day is punctuated by immersive excursions<\/strong>and culinary demonstrations<\/strong>and cultural performances<\/strong>and gourmet meals<\/strong> served in the ship's Indochine restaurant. The cruise ends at Saigon<\/strong>with a final navigation on the Cho Gao canal<\/strong>before returning to your hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 1 - Siem Reap to Kampong Cham (Cambodia)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location: Kampong Cham<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 07:00 - 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Pick-up from your hotel in Siem Reap at 07:00 (please give your full address)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Coach transfer to Kampong Cham<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Boarding of the RV Mekong Princess<\/strong> and lunch on board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Safety briefing in the Ramvong lounge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Relaxing navigation on the Mekong<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cambodian welcome dinner<\/strong> on board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Activity on board :<\/strong> Conference on the geography of Cambodia and life around the Mekong River<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Overnight stay in Angkor Ban<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Day 2 - Angkor Ban & Phnom Penh (Cambodia)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Places: Angkor Ban & Phnom Penh<\/strong>
    \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 06:00 - 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Visit to the traditional village of Angkor Ban<\/p>\n

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        Blessing ceremony by monks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Meeting a local family<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Visit to the village school<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Sailing to Phnom Penh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Afternoon:<\/strong> Cycling tour of Phnom Penh<\/p>\n

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          Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          National Museum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          Overnight stay in Phnom Penh<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Day 3 - Phnom Penh and Memories of History<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          \ud83d\udccd Phnom Penh (Cambodia)<\/strong>
          \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 11.30am - 9pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            A poignant visit from Choeung Ek memorial<\/strong> (fields of death)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Visit the museum Tuol Sleng (S-21)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Free afternoon in Phnom Penh for personal discovery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Evening :<\/strong> Cultural show on board (Apsara and folk dances)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Night sailing to the Cambodian-Vietnamese border<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Day 4 - Hong Ngu & Gieng Island (Vietnam)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83d\udccd Hong Ngu & Gieng Island<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 06:00 - 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Vietnam entry formalities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Visit to the village of Hong Ngu :<\/p>\n

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                Manufacture of Khmer scarves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Hand embroidery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Temple of the Hoa Hao religion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                Afternoon:<\/p>\n

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                  Sampan to Gieng Island<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Visit to a sampan-making village<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Ride xth law<\/strong> (motorised tricycle) through the orchards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Visit to the Phanxico monastery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Night at anchor near Hoa An<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Day 5 - Hoa An & Can Tho (Vietnam)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  \ud83d\udccd Hoa An & Can Tho<\/strong>
                  \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 06:00 - 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    Exploration of Hoa An village<\/strong> at xth law<\/strong> and on foot :<\/p>\n

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                      Cultivated fields, vegetable gardens, tropical orchards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Canal sampan cruise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Watching rice mills in operation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Visit to a family making conical hats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Afternoon: Sailing to Can Tho<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        Guided tour of the city: Zihuang pagoda, lion dance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Free time in town<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Overnight stay in Can Tho<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        Day 6 - Floating market & Ben Tre (Vietnam)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        \ud83d\udccd Can Tho & Ben Tre<\/strong>
                        \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 06:00 - 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          Early morning: Visit to the Cai Rang floating market<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            Sampan cruise in the heart of the market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Fresh fruit and coconut tasting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Visit to a traditional rice noodle factory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Sailing through the canals of the delta: Tra On, Mang Thit, Cho Lach...<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Arrival and overnight at the quayside in the province of Ben Tre<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Activity on board :<\/strong> Tropical fruit carving demonstration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                            Day 7 - Ben Tre & Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                            \ud83d\udccd Ben Tre & H\u00f4 Chi Minh Ville (formerly Saigon)<\/strong>
                            \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 06:00 - 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                              Ride sampan<\/strong> in the mangroves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Visit in \"xe lam<\/strong> a coconut candy factory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Tasting fresh fruit in the orchard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Boat trip through the small canals lined with Nipah palm trees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Sailing to Ho Chi Minh City via the Cho Gao canal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Activity on board :<\/strong> Cooking lessons with the boat's chef<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Overnight at Port of Saigon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              Day 8 - Disembarkation in Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                              \ud83d\udccd Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)<\/strong>
                              \ud83d\udd50 Timetable: 06:00 - 08:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                Buffet breakfast in the Indochine restaurant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Disembarkation at 08:00<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                Destination information<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                This cruise links two jewels of South-East Asia: Cambodia<\/strong>with its floating villages, Buddhist traditions and poignant history; and Vietnam<\/strong>With its lush delta, lively floating markets and rural crafts. You'll pass through a mosaic of landscapes, with rice paddies, mangroves, tropical orchards and secret canals.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                Sail to the rhythm of the Mekong, between Cambodia and Vietnam, aboard the sumptuous RV Mekong Princess, in an atmosphere of colonial elegance and cultural discovery. Each port of call plunges you into the intimacy of authentic villages, preserved temples and colourful floating markets.<\/p>\n

                                Let yourself be lulled by the mythical river, between the blessings of Khmer monks, the apsara dances, the tropical orchards of the delta and the warm welcome of the local people. A rare, refined and unforgettable river adventure.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":19942,"template":"","meta":[],"breeziful_position":[],"breeziful_destination":[973],"breeziful_country":[521],"breeziful_product_kind":[533],"breeziful_experience_type":[543],"breeziful_placement":[559],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[490,424,137,427,134,422,488],"product_tag":[],"position":[],"class_list":["post-19923","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cambodge","product_cat-circuit","product_cat-croisiere","product_cat-destinations","product_cat-experience","product_cat-formule","product_cat-vietnam","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/19923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/19923\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20013,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/19923\/revisions\/20013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"breeziful_position","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/breeziful_position?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"breeziful_destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/breeziful_destination?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"breeziful_country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/breeziful_country?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"breeziful_product_kind","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/breeziful_product_kind?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"breeziful_experience_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/breeziful_experience_type?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"breeziful_placement","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/breeziful_placement?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=19923"},{"taxonomy":"position","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breeziful.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/position?post=19923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}