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Majestic Mekong Cruising

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Siem Reap
 Trip Finishes
Ho Chi Minh City
8 Day Majestic Mekong Cruising Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Cambodia, Vietnam
Ship
Departures
Passengers
108
Crew
50
Launched
2011
Refurbished
2016
Cruise Code
VTM08

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 8 Day Majestic Mekong Cruising. Travelmarvel takes you to remote villages along the Mekong River. Untouched by tourism and inaccessible by most other means of transport, these excursions offer profound insight into local life, so you can experience the real Vietnam and Cambodia.

Itinerary

Journey to Kampong Cham following ship registration, to join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard and familiarise yourself with your suite before sitting down to lunch as you cruise towards Angkor Ban. Spend your afternoon enjoying an Insider Experience and then return to a Welcome Dinner on board tonight. Stay Seven Nights: Mekong River, RV Apsara (L/D)

Insider Experience: Hop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked amongst palm and sandalwood trees.

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and see wooden houses, some over a century old. (B/L/D)

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital. Indulge in your memorable Insider Experience. En route back to Phnom Penh take a leisurely walk to explore the village of Koh Chen. Stop to visit the open-air copperware workshops and watch the skill of the artisans. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Visit a Buddhist monastery in Oudong where you will partake in a blessing by the monks.

Begin today with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Spend a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. (B/L/D)

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations.

Later, arrive in Tan Chau. Cross into Vietnam and cruise onto the riverside town of Tan Chau. (B/L/D)

Transfer to a small boat and travel along the Mekong's tiny tributaries, observing the stilt house villages. Go ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw and weave through rambling laneways and small shops. Known as one of the largest silk-weaving centres of Vietnam, visit stop to see the fascinating local artisan workshops to learn more about the history of the craft.

Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards Sa Dec. (B/L/D)

Take a boat to the charming colonial town of Sa Dec and pass floating fish farms along the way before exploring the colourful market on foot. Continue to the former home of Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant (The Lover). Return to the ship and sit down to a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be. (B/L/D)

Disembark at My Tho Port today and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. In due time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore the agricultural Koh Pen Island by tuk tuk
  • Receive a traditional Buddhist blessing by monks in Oudong

  • Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara, featuring all suites with twin balconies
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Leader and expert English-speaking local guides
  • Prices include transfers, port charges and tipping

  • 21 meals - 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, plus select international wine and local beer included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise

  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues, including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions
  • Some port stops may have physical conditions which prevent some guests from going ashore
  • Return airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 8
  • Ship registration occurs early on Day 1 (around 7am). Guests joining the cruise only need to be at the hotel at this time. For guests arriving by air on Day 1, flights should arrive before 4am otherwise It is recommended flights to arrive in Siem Reap the day prior, and a pre-night would be required
  • Flight must depart Ho Chi Minh City after 2pm
  • Prices are for land/cruise only. International flights not included

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Majestic Mekong Cruising' Reviews

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Tours were interesting and conducted at the right pace 4 , VIC, Australia, Mar 2015
We both thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and the on-shore tours. The tours were both very interesting and were conducted at the right pace. We also enjoyed the free time we had at some of the stops and think that this is an important matter when considering future cruises. We certainly will travel with Travelmarvel again.
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Deck Plans

Mekong Deck (Level 1)
 
Category B
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
 
Category C
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
Tonle Deck (Level 2)
 
Category A
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
 
Category B+
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
Saigon Deck (Level 3)
 
Sadec Suite
French Balcony & Outside Balcony
 
Mekong Suite
French Balcony, Outside Balcony & Balcony Terrace
Sadec Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

Category C (Balcony Suite)

  • Suite size 226 sq ft/ 21 sq m
  • Deluxe Queen-size bed
  • Ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Outside balcony
  • Wall-mounted Flat-screen TV

Category B, B+ & A (Balcony Suite)

  • Suite size 226 sq ft/ 21 sq m
  • Deluxe Queen-size bed
  • Ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Outside balcony
  • Wall-mounted Flat-screen TV

Sadec Twin Balcony Suite

  • Suite size 290 sq ft/ 26 sq m
  • Deluxe Queen-size bed
  • Ensuite with shower and toilet
  • Separate spa bath
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Outside balcony
  • Wall-mounted Flat-screen TV

Mekong Suite

  • Suite size 624 sq ft/ 58 sq m
  • Deluxe King-size bed
  • 2 Ensuites with shower and toilet
  • Separate spa bath
  • Personal safe and mini-bar
  • Spacious wardrobe and desk/dressing table
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Chaise lounge and foot stool
  • Adjoining living room
  • Sofa bed
  • Large balcony terrace with sun lounges

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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person

Base Cabin  (Prices Shown) $ 0
Category B $ 245
Category B+ $ 545
Category A $ 745
Sadec Suite $ 1,545
Mekong Suite $ 2,445
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