Trip Overview
Spend 13 unforgettable nights aboard The Jahan riverboat on a Mekong cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, exploring vibrant riverside life differently.
Glide by local boat through Kampong Chhnang’s floating houses and ride an oxcart past rice paddies in Kampong Tralach. Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, then dive deep into its iconic temple complex over two full days with expert guidance.
Along the way, savor special dining moments, including a private dinner with traditional music and dance at one of Angkor's majestic temples.
Itinerary
The water levels on the Lower Mekong in Cambodia vary seasonally. A low-water period typically happens between mid-November and end-August; the high-water period between end-August and mid-November (periods may alter). Cruise itineraries vary between both periods.
Saigon – Siem ream (Upstream) the coaches will drop you off around 10:00am at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa.
High water season is approximate from middle of September to the end of December, to which, make the itinerary and the schedule slightly changing, only in Siem Reap
Day 1: Siem Reap
Arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second-largest city, and settle into the well-appointed hotel, located near the iconic Angkor Wat.
For upstream (SGN-REP) the coaches will drop you off around 10:00am at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa.
High water season is approximate from middle of September to the end of December.
High water and low water season just make itinerary timing schedule changeable in Siem Reap, there will be no changes at other destinations.
Tara Angkor
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Day 2 & 3: Angkor Wat Temples
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the majestic temples of Angkor Wat. One of the world’s largest religious monuments, is adorned with elaborate bas-reliefs and sculptures.
Ride a tuk-tuk to the walled city of Angkor Thom and tour the Ta Prohm and the temple of Banteay Srei.
Later, enjoy traditional Cambodian music and dance at a beautifully lit private dinner at one of Angkor’s temples.
Tara Angkor
Breakfast
Day 4: Steung Trang, Embark Cruise
Drive to the small town of Steung Trang and embark The Jahan Mekong Cruise, your riverboat home for the next 7 nights.
Get excited as your cruise vessel sail toward the Mekong and watch life from your balcony.
The Jahan Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 5: Wat Hanchey
At Wat Hanchey, see a variety of Angkorian temples, including an eighth-century temple from the pre-Angkor Chenla period, or see the silk weaving village of Koh Dach.
Continue to the village of Angkor Ban, with its traditional houses and friendly residents.
The Jahan Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kampong Chhnang
Proceed to a village where artisans make traditional pottery, and ride local transportation to a farm where palm sugar is harvested and processed by locals.
Here at Kampong Tralach, take an oxcart ride through rice paddies to a local school.
The Jahan Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Phnom Penh
Today, we will be exploring the capital city of Cambodia.
Explore it by Rickshaw, and visit the Royal Palace and the National Museum of Cambodia. Learn about the upset time during the Khmer Rouge on a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
This evening, enjoy an Apsara dance performance.
Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Cruising the Mekong
Take in views of everyday life along the Mekong river, attend talks by experts and join the chefs to learn how to cook regional dishes.
Cross the border into Vietnam.
The Jahan Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Chau Doc, Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam, in Chau Doc has one of Vietnam’s most interesting markets, with an astonishing variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and other goods.
Continue to a fish farm, where you’ll see fish being fed through trapdoors in the floating platforms. In the afternoon, continue sailing the Mekong.
The Jahan Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 10: Sa Dec / Cai Be
Take a local boat to experience rural life in the Mekong Delta. See the floating market of Cai Be, step into a rice “factory” to watch rice-based candies being made and cruise among floating markets and fish farms. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner aboard The Jahan.
The Jahan Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: My Tho / Disembark Cruise
Disembark in My Tho and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, originally built in 1850. Then take a private transfer to Saigon and, on arrival, visit the landmarks of Saigon including a visit to the Bitexco Tower, post office and the Reunification Palace followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Park Hyatt Hotel to check in. Early this evening meet with a local expert on Vietnam’s modern development, and then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Liberty Central Saigon
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Discover Cu Chi Tunnels
This morning, visit the Cu Chi tunnel, part of a huge network of tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
Back to Saigon in the afternoon and if time permits, visit the War Remnants Museum, which gives a strong view of the war through the eyes of the Vietnamese.
Liberty Central Saigon
Breakfast
Day 13: Departure
Enjoy a leisure time and breakfast, our representative will pick you up later today for a private transfer to the airport. Departure
Breakfast