The Mekong in a different way - Between adventure and must-seesites

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The Mekong in a different way

Between adventure and must-seesites



Tour Description:

We are thrilled to present our latest program, designed to combine exploration, cultural immersion, and light activities for a memorable cruising experience on-board the Toum Tiou 2. Our charming vessel offers personalized service in an intimate environment, perfect for small groups who seek an authentic and dynamic Mekong River journey. Our itinerary includes a range of activities like biking, kayaking, sampan rides and walking tours that provide opportunities to discover the hidden treasures of the Mekong River, including traditional village visits and climbing the stunning Udong Hill. Moreover, we'll take you on a motor & rowing boat tour of the magnificent Tra Su Forest, where you'll witness incredible flora and fauna of this beautiful natural environment. Experience the perfect balance of cultural immersion and light adventure, while enjoying the authentic Mekong River charm. With an emphasis on personalized service, cultural exploration, and a touch of adventure, our program promises to deliver an unforgettable cruising experience and makes a perfect match for the Toum Tiou 2.

At the end of this active cruise, admire the magnificent temples of Angkor. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 400 km2 archaeological site is home to priceless relics such as the Ta Prohm sanctuary, a prisoner of lichen and strangling fig trees, Bayon and its enigmatic four-faced stone sentinels, the Terrace of the Elephants, the scene of royal parades, but also and above all Angkor Wat, the site's most famous temple.

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Dates & Pricing

Wednesday 23 Oct 24 — Saturday 02 Nov 24Starting at $4,383 Get a Quote
Sunday 24 Nov 24 — Wednesday 04 Dec 24Starting at $4,660 Get a Quote
Tuesday 10 Dec 24 — Friday 20 Dec 24Starting at $4,660 Get a Quote
Thursday 26 Dec 24 — Sunday 05 Jan 25Starting at $4,660 Get a Quote
Saturday 11 Jan 25 — Tuesday 21 Jan 25Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Monday 27 Jan 25 — Thursday 06 Feb 25Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Tuesday 01 Apr 25 — Friday 11 Apr 25Starting at $4,383 Get a Quote
Thursday 17 Apr 25 — Sunday 27 Apr 25Starting at $4,383 Get a Quote
Monday 01 Sep 25 — Thursday 11 Sep 25Starting at $4,104 Get a Quote
Wednesday 17 Sep 25 — Saturday 27 Sep 25Starting at $4,104 Get a Quote
Friday 03 Oct 25 — Monday 13 Oct 25Starting at $4,383 Get a Quote
Sunday 19 Oct 25 — Wednesday 29 Oct 25Starting at $4,383 Get a Quote
Tuesday 04 Nov 25 — Friday 14 Nov 25Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Thursday 20 Nov 25 — Sunday 30 Nov 25Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Saturday 06 Dec 25 — Tuesday 16 Dec 25Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Monday 22 Dec 25 — Thursday 01 Jan 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Wednesday 07 Jan 26 — Saturday 17 Jan 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Friday 23 Jan 26 — Monday 02 Feb 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Sunday 08 Feb 26 — Wednesday 18 Feb 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Tuesday 24 Feb 26 — Friday 06 Mar 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Thursday 12 Mar 26 — Sunday 22 Mar 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Saturday 28 Mar 26 — Tuesday 07 Apr 26Starting at $4,661 Get a Quote
Monday 13 Apr 26 — Thursday 23 Apr 26Starting at $4,383 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)
Meet at the restaurant of the Hotel Liberty Riverside between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lunch at the hotel. After lunch, we will explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. we will also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Lastly, we will visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to explore how locals buy and sell local food and products.Transfer to the ship.After comfortably settling into your cabins, we will introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail, have dinner and spend the night on board downtown."Saigon After Dark" is a part night excursion, part street/local food adventure from 6pm to 10pm. Guests experience the nightlife of Saigon the way locals do. An evening excursion with a culinary adventure. On the back of a vintage Vespa scooter, you'll enter the heart of Saigon's nightlife. From stop to stop, you'll sample local flavors, including cocktails, seafood tastings, cold drinks and Vietnamese creperies. After this, the tour will bring you to a live music venue to enjoy the drinks with live music.

HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)
Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chi Minh tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. Transfer back to ship for lunch.After lunch we will then proceed to the War Museum to learn more about the history of Vietnam before returning to the ship.Ship leaves Saigon for My Tho and dinner on board.Night on board.

MY THO - CAI BE
Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and that we're the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Arrival in My Tho.In My Tho we will kick off with a local boat pick-up that will take us on a boat cruise to Thoi Son Island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits. Back to ship. Ship leaves for Cai Be and we will enjoy lunch whilst cruising. Arrival at Cai Be. Disembark to visit the craft village where you can witness how the local products are made.Continue cruising on the boat. We will then enjoy a kayaking adventure. Ship leaves Cai Be for Sa Dec. Dinner during cruising and night on board.

SA DEC
Breakfast on board.Local boat pick-up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec, including a visit to the Trung Vuong primary school (will close on Saturday, Sunday, holiday and New Year) where you will get a chance to learn more about the local education system.Ship leaves Sa Dec for Chau Doc, lunch and dinner on board during cruising

CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH
Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous town of Chau Doc has developed around fishing and fish farming. You'll board a small boat to visit a village belonging to the Cham minority. Return to the boat for lunch. Continuation to the Vinh Xuong border. Arrival at Vinh Xuong border. Customs clearance and entry formalities into Cambodia. Set sail for Pnom Penh, which you will reach in the evening. Dinner on board, overnight at anchor.

PHNOM PENH
Breakfast on board.We will enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," for an authentic and immersive experience like no other. Continue your visit to the city's namesake, Wat Phnom.As we get back on board, we will enjoy an Apsara dance show. Dinner and overnight on board, in the port of Phnom Penh. Free evening.

OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH
The ship then departs to Oudong, Cambodia's former capital. We will dock at Koh Chen and transfer by van to Udong.After returning on board, start cruising towards Kampong Tralach. Lunch on board.We will visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. Enjoy a mountain biking experience through the stunning countryside to witness the beauty of the rice fields surrounding the area before returning to the ship.Set sail to Kampong Chhnang and dinner and night on board.

KAMPONG CHHNANG - KOH CHEN
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Option: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. Return to the ship, lunch on board whilst cruising to Koh Chen.We will have a farewell dinner and spend the night on board.

SIEM REAP
Disembark, road to Siem Reap and discovery of traditional villages (5-6 hours bus ride).After, we'll visit the Angkor Wat temple: the epitome of Khmer architectural art and the most famous and imposing of all the monuments in Angkor (visitors must cover their shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt). Enjoy a stroll through the Angkor Night Market. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Siem Reap
Boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Lunch. Visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor, a local business with a diverse collection of silk and carvings, as well as a superb range of traditional beauty products and spices, all made locally. We’ll end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus, and spend the night at the hotel.

Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
This morning, we’ll tour Ta Prohm, a Cambodian temple dedicated to the family of Jayavarman VII. We’ll then explore Angkor Thom. Stroll among the enigmatic faces of the Bayon Temple and discover the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch will be served at the hotel.We’ll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.